JP2016059515A - Gaming machine including base game mode and feature game mode - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of giving a sense of expectation to a player continuously in a feature game mode.SOLUTION: In a feature game mode, continuation/completion of a feature game mode is determined in a unit game at a predetermined number of times from among a plurality of times. In continuation of the feature game mode, a dividend of each of all the unit games including the unit game to be continued is determined, and a performance is executed on the basis of the dividend determined by continuation/completion determination processing and processing for determining a dividend.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which symbols are rearranged.

  Conventionally, a slot machine that scrolls and displays a plurality of types of symbols and stops and displays a combination of symbols (winning patterns) that are stopped and displayed (for example, coins) is known (for example, (See Patent Documents 1 to 3)

  Furthermore, there is a slot machine that shifts to a second game mode different from the base game mode on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied in the base game mode (for example, Patent Documents 4 to 4). 6).

US Pat. No. 6,960,133 US Pat. No. 6012983 US Pat. No. 6,093,102 Australian Patent Application Publication No. 1972901 US Pat. No. 6,913,532 US Pat. No. 6,491,584

  The second game mode described above includes, for example, a feature game mode in which a game can be played under conditions that are more advantageous than the game in the base game mode. However, in this conventional gaming machine, every time a unit game in the feature game mode is executed, the result of the unit game is determined. For this reason, depending on the progress of the unit game, even though the player can be given a sense of expectation temporarily, the sense of expectation may be lowered thereafter.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the player's expectation in the feature game mode.

The first embodiment of the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a unit game payout in the feature game mode,
The controller is configured to be programmed to perform the following processing.
(A-1-1) a process for determining a display order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode;
(A-1-2) Processing for rearranging the display order.

  Since the display order is changed in advance, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation and attract the player to the feature game mode by predetermining the overall development of the unit game in the feature game mode.

(A-1-1) is (A-1-1 ′) a process for determining the execution order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
(A-1-2) may be (A-1-2 ′) processing for rearranging the execution order.

  Since the display order is not the display order, the unit game need not be displayed as long as it is executed internally.

The second embodiment of the present invention is:
Said (A-1-1) is
(A-2-1) A process for determining a payout for each of the plurality of unit games.
(A-2-2) including a process of determining a game in each of the plurality of unit games based on the payout,
Said (A-1-2) is
(A-2-2) It is comprised so that the process which determines the pattern which rearranges the said display order by lottery processing based on the said game may be included.

  Since the rearrangement is based on the payout, it is possible to determine the order of a plurality of unit games so as to gradually increase the expectation, and it is possible to prevent the feature game mode from becoming monotonous. The game only needs to be determined based on the payout, and can be a game of effect images different from the unit game.

The third embodiment of the present invention is:
The feature game mode is a game mode in which a result of a unit game is displayed on the display by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in a reel band group,
Said (A-2-1) is
(A-3-1) A process of determining one type of reel band group from a plurality of types of reel band groups by lottery processing for each unit game,
(A-3-2) A process of determining a unit game payout by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in one type of reel band group determined by the process of (A-3-1).
(A-3-3) In the predetermined unit game among the plurality of times, a process of selecting a predetermined reel band group from a plurality of types of reel band groups and executing the process of (A-3-1) ,
(A-3-4) The predetermined unit game is configured to include a process for making the unit game the same number as the predetermined time before and after the process (A-2-2).

  In the predetermined unit game, the predetermined reel band group is selected and the payout is determined, so that the payout in the predetermined unit game can be adjusted. Since the predetermined unit game is constant in the feature game mode, the development of the unit game in the feature game mode can be adjusted.

The fourth embodiment of the present invention is:
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is configured to be programmed to perform the following processing.
(B-1-1) a process for determining a payout for each of the plurality of unit games.
(B-1-2) a process of determining a classification of each payout of the plurality of unit games.
(B-1-3) Processing for displaying an image corresponding to the classification of the payout on the display as a result of the unit game.

  Since the payouts of each unit game of multiple times are classified and an image corresponding to the payout classification is displayed, the player can imagine the payout of the unit game at that time by the displayed image, and the feature game mode Can raise expectations about the development of

The fifth embodiment of the present invention is:
The base game mode is a game mode in which a result of a unit game is displayed on the display by rearranging a plurality of symbols.
The feature game mode is a game mode in which an image different from the rearrangement of the plurality of symbols is displayed on the display as an image corresponding to the classification of the payout.

  A game in the base game mode is a game in which a result of a unit game is displayed on a display by rearranging a plurality of symbols. On the other hand, the game in the feature game mode is not displayed with rearrangement of a plurality of symbols, and an image corresponding to the dividend classification is displayed. According to the fifth embodiment, in the feature game mode, a game that is clearly different from the base game mode is executed, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest and enhance expectation. Further, since an image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed, the player can be attracted to the feature game mode by predicting or expecting the payout.

The sixth embodiment of the present invention is:
A memory for storing a classification correspondence table that defines a relationship between the classification of the dividend and an image corresponding to the classification of the dividend;
Said (B-1-3)
(B-3-1) includes a process of determining an image corresponding to the classification of the payout by referring to the classification correspondence table based on the classification of the payout after executing the process of (B-1-2). It is configured as follows.

  According to the sixth embodiment, since the classification correspondence table that defines the relationship between the classification of the dividend and the image corresponding to the classification of the dividend is provided, the classification of the dividend is immediately performed from the classification of the dividend by referring to the classification correspondence table. It is possible to determine an image according to the image, and to determine the effect smoothly. In particular, even when a plurality of images according to the dividend classification are used, a plurality of images can be quickly determined and executed.

The seventh embodiment of the present invention is:
The display has a first display unit and a second display unit,
In the base game mode, the plurality of symbols are rearranged on the first display unit,
In the feature game mode, an image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed on the first display unit, and the plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit.

  In the base game mode, a game is executed in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the first display unit. On the other hand, in the feature game mode, an image corresponding to the dividend classification is displayed on the first display unit, and a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit. According to the seventh embodiment, the image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed on the first display unit even in the feature game mode, so that the player can play the game in the feature game mode without moving the line of sight. it can. Also, in the feature game mode, a game that is clearly different from the base game mode is executed, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, since a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit, the player is informed of the basis of the image according to the dividend classification, thereby improving the reliability of the game and making the player feel at ease. be able to.

The eighth embodiment of the present invention is:
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is configured to be programmed to perform the following processing.
(C-1-1) a process of determining the number of times to display information relating to a dividend by lottery processing;
(C-1-2) Processing for generating information related to the payout from the payout according to the number of times determined in (C-1-1) in a predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games. .

  Since information related to the payout is displayed for the number of times divided within a predetermined unit game, it can be expected that a payout different from the normal unit game will be awarded, and the feature game mode is monotonous. Can be prevented.

The ninth embodiment of the present invention
The controller is
(C-2-1) a process for determining all payouts of the plurality of unit games in the feature game mode;
(C-2-2) As the process of (C-1-1), after the process of (C-2-1) is executed, the process of determining the number of times of display by lottery processing is executed. It is configured.

  First, all payouts of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode are determined, and then the number of times to display is determined. According to the ninth embodiment, it is possible to determine the predetermined unit game, the number of times in the predetermined unit game, information on the payout, and the like by reflecting all the payouts of the unit game in the feature game mode. That is, it is possible to execute an effect based on information related to a payout from the overall flow of a plurality of unit games. An effect that makes the player expect can be executed.

The tenth embodiment of the present invention comprises:
The controller is
(C-3-1) a process of determining a payout every time each of the plurality of unit games is executed in the feature game mode;
(C-3-2) processing for determining whether or not the unit game is a predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games;
(C-3-3) In the case of the predetermined unit game, as the process of (C-1-1), a process of determining the number of times of display by a lottery process is executed. .

  In the case of a predetermined unit game while determining a payout each time a plurality of unit games are executed, for example, other units may be executed so as to execute a predetermined game or execute a predetermined effect. When the unit game is different from the game, the number of times to be displayed is determined by lottery processing. According to the tenth embodiment, the number of times to be displayed is determined by lottery processing without being limited to the entire payout in the feature game mode, so that it is possible to suddenly execute an effect based on information related to the payout. It is possible to execute an effect that will surprise you.

The eleventh embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
(C-4-1) processing for determining whether or not the unit game is a predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games.
(C-4-2) In the case of the predetermined unit game, as the processing of (C-1-1), the number of times to be displayed is determined by lottery processing based on the payout of the predetermined unit game. The process is configured to execute.

  According to the eleventh embodiment, since the number of times to be displayed is determined based on a predetermined unit game payout, the player can be predicted or expected based on the number of times information related to the payout is displayed.

The twelfth embodiment of the present invention is:
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is configured to be programmed to perform the following processing.
(D-1-1) a process for determining whether to continue or end the feature game mode in a predetermined number of unit games of the plurality of times;
(D-1-2) a process for determining whether or not the payout satisfies a condition related to the payout,
(D-1-3) processing for determining whether or not the predetermined time satisfies a condition regarding the number of times,
(D-1-4) A process of determining the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game based on the result of the determination process of (D-1-1) to (D-1-3).

  The contents of the production in the predetermined unit game are determined based on the predetermined number of times, a payout, or whether to continue. According to the twelfth embodiment, based on various conditions of the unit game in the feature game mode, the contents of the effects can be changed as appropriate, various effects can be made, and the effects can be made by the player by the progress. Can raise the sense of expectation.

The thirteenth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
(D-2-1) In the predetermined unit game, when the content of the production has not yet been determined in the determination process of (D-1-4), the first production is used as the content of the production. Process to decide,
(D-2-2) In the predetermined unit game, when the content of the production has already been determined in the determination process of (D-1-4), the second production is different from the first production. Processing for determining an effect as the content of the effect is executed.

  According to the thirteenth embodiment, since the contents of the production are made different depending on whether or not the contents of the production have already been determined, the same production is prevented from being repeated, and different productions are produced according to the progress of the unit game. This can be done to keep the player from getting bored.

The fourteenth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
In the process of (D-1-3), when the feature game mode is continued, a process for determining whether or not the condition regarding the number of times including the number of times of continuing is satisfied is executed. ing.

  According to the fourteenth embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the condition regarding the number of times including the number of times of continuing is satisfied, the content of the effect is reflected by reflecting the entire flow of the feature game mode even when continuing. Can be determined.

The fifteenth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller further includes:
(D-4-1) processing for determining a game in each of the plurality of unit games based on the payout;
(D-4-2) a process for producing an effect based on whether or not the game is won by the payout and the game;
Is configured to run.

  According to the fifteenth embodiment, by winning the game, a different image is displayed. For example, by displaying an image in which a different character appears, the expectation is further enhanced. Can do.

The sixteenth embodiment of the present invention is
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is configured to be programmed to perform the following processing.
(E-1-1) a process for determining whether to continue or end the feature game mode in a predetermined number of unit games of the plurality of times;
(E-1-2) A process for determining each payout of all unit games including the unit game to be continued when the feature game mode is continued.
(E-1-3) Processing for producing an effect based on the payout determined in the processing of (E-1-2).

  According to the sixteenth embodiment, the overall development such as the number of unit games in the feature game mode can be determined in advance, and the player can be easily attracted to the feature game mode.

The seventeenth embodiment of the present invention is
The plurality of times is the number of times including a unit game to be continued when the feature game mode is continued,
The controller is
(E-2-1) a process of determining a plurality of unit game payouts in the feature game mode;
(E-2-2) Each time the plurality of unit games are executed, a process for executing an effect based on the payout of the unit game to be executed is executed.

  When a unit game in the feature game mode is continued, a payout for all unit games including the unit game to be continued is determined, and an effect based on the payout is executed every time the unit game is executed. According to the seventeenth embodiment, the effect is executed based on the payout of all the unit games in the feature game mode, so that the continuity of the effect based on the payout can be ensured. For example, by performing a smooth performance such as a performance having a story, it is possible to attract the player and enhance the expectation.

The eighteenth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
(E-3-1) a process for determining a payout for all unit games a plurality of times in the feature game mode;
(E-3-2) In any one of the plurality of unit games, a process of executing an effect based on a payout of all the unit games of a plurality of times before starting the unit game is executed. It is configured as follows.

  The payouts of all unit games are determined a plurality of times in the feature game mode, and effects based on the payouts of all unit games are executed in any of the unit games. For example, in the initial unit game in the feature game mode, an effect based on the payout of all unit games is executed. According to the eighteenth embodiment, since an effect based on a payout is executed in any unit game, it can be executed as an indication effect, and the player knows about the payout awarded in the feature game mode. Expectation can be raised. In particular, when the effect is produced as an indication effect in the initial unit game in the feature game mode, the player's expectation can be maintained over the feature game mode.

The nineteenth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
(E-4-1) processing for determining a display order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode;
(E-4-2) The process which rearranges the said display order is comprised.

  According to the nineteenth embodiment, since the display order is changed in advance, the player can be attracted to the feature game mode by increasing the expectation by predetermining the development of the entire unit game in the feature game mode.

The twentieth embodiment of the present invention is
The controller is
In the process (E-4-2), a process of rearranging the display order except for the predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games is executed.

  According to the twentieth embodiment, since the display order is rearranged except for a predetermined number of unit games, the display order is similarly prevented from being rearranged, and the progress of the unit game is prevented from being simplified. Can do.

The twenty-first embodiment of the present invention
The controller is
In the process of (E-4-2), a process of randomly determining a display order of a specific number of unit games different from the predetermined time among the plurality of number of unit games is configured to be executed. Yes.

  According to the twenty-first embodiment, since the display order of a specific unit game is determined at random, the specific unit game can be randomly distributed, thereby preventing the progress of the unit game from being simplified. can do.

  In the feature game mode, a sense of expectation can be continuously given to the player.

FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an outline of a configuration of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game system containing a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of a slot machine. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a table | surface which shows the reel belt | band | zone group (symbol determination table) which comprises five video reels 3a-3e. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the example of a payout table. It is a figure which shows the state transition in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the winning effect. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the winning effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a payline definition table. It is a flowchart of a main control process. It is a flowchart of a coin insertion / start check process. It is a flowchart of a symbol lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a symbol display control process. It is a flowchart of the number-of-payout determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the feature game mode. It is a flowchart of a feature game mode process. It is a flowchart of a payout lottery process. It is a flowchart of the symbol lottery process for feature game modes. It is a flowchart of a resurrection lottery process. It is a flowchart of winning / losing determination and rearrangement pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of a rearrangement execution process. It is a flowchart of a rearrangement execution process. It is a flowchart of a winning effect determination process. It is a flowchart of enemy character determination processing. It is a flowchart of a physical strength determination process of an enemy character. It is a flowchart of a physical strength calculation process. It is a flowchart of the physical strength determination process in the case of winning an enemy character. It is a flowchart of the physical strength determination process in the case of losing to an enemy character. It is a flowchart of a battle production lottery process. It is a flowchart of a combo effect lottery process. It is a table for winning and losing lottery. It is a rearrangement lottery table. It is a reel belt lottery table. It is a resurrection lottery table. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a table which shows the sorted payout. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a moving round number lottery table. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. It is a table which shows the relationship between a round and a dividend. 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FIG. 1 is a view illustrating an outline of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a unit game payout in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(A-1-1) Processing for determining the display order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode (for example, step S2311 in FIG. 23 described later),
(A-1-2) Processing for rearranging the display order (for example, step S2315 in FIG. 23 described later).

  In the feature game mode, the unit game is executed a plurality of times. The display order of all unit games in the feature game mode can be determined at the start of the feature game mode. Change the display order once determined.

  Since the display order is changed in advance, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation and attract the player to the feature game mode by predetermining the overall development of the unit game in the feature game mode.

(A-1-1) is (A-1-1 ′) a process for determining the execution order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode (for example, step S2311 in FIG. 23 described later),
(A-1-2) may be (A-1-2 ′) processing for rearranging the execution order (for example, step S2315 in FIG. 23 described later).

  Since the display order is not the display order, the unit game need not be displayed as long as it is executed internally. For example, even if the display is the same, if the order is rearranged internally, it corresponds to (A-1-1 ') and (A-1-2').

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment,
Said (A-1-1) is
(A-2-1) Processing for determining a payout for each of the plurality of unit games (for example, step S2311 in FIG. 23 described later),
(A-2-2) including a process (for example, step S2313 in FIG. 23 described later) for determining a game in each of the plurality of unit games based on the payout.
Said (A-1-2) is
(A-2-2) Includes a process (for example, step S2315 in FIG. 23 described later) for determining a pattern for rearranging the display order by lottery processing based on the game.

  Since the display order is rearranged based on the payout, the order of the unit games can be determined a plurality of times so as to gradually increase the expectation, and the feature game mode can be prevented from becoming monotonous. The game only needs to be determined based on the payout, and can be a game of effect images different from the unit game.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment,
The feature game mode is a game mode in which a result of a unit game is displayed on the display by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in a reel band group,
Said (A-2-1) is
(A-3-1) A process of determining one type of reel band group from a plurality of types of reel band groups by lottery processing for each unit game (for example, steps S2511 and S2513 in FIG. 25 described later),
(A-3-2) Processing for determining a unit game payout by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in one type of reel band group determined by the processing in (A-3-1) (for example, , Step S2515 in FIG. 25 described later),
(A-3-3) In a predetermined unit game of the plurality of times, a process of selecting a predetermined reel band group from a plurality of types of reel band groups (for example, FIG. 40 described later),
(A-3-4) The predetermined unit game is a process for making the unit game the same as the predetermined time before and after the process (A-2-2) (for example, step S2833 in FIG. 28 described later). And step S2939 in FIG. 29).

  In the predetermined unit game, the predetermined reel band group is selected and the payout is determined, so that the payout in the predetermined unit game can be adjusted. Since the predetermined unit game is constant in the feature game mode, the development of the unit game in the feature game mode can be adjusted.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode (for example, the lower display device 141);
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(B-1-1) Processing for determining a payout for each of the plurality of unit games (for example, step S2311 in FIG. 23 described later),
(B-1-2) Processing for determining the classification of each payout of the plurality of unit games (for example, steps S3611 and 73 in FIG. 36 described later, steps S3615 in FIG. 36 and FIG. 74, etc.)
(B-1-3) A process of displaying an image corresponding to the classification of the payout on the display as a result of the unit game (for example, step S2331 in FIG. 23 described later).

  Since the payouts of each unit game of multiple times are classified and an image corresponding to the payout classification is displayed, the player can imagine the payout of the unit game at that time by the displayed image, and the feature game mode Can raise expectations about the development of

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The base game mode is a game mode in which a result of a unit game is displayed on the display by rearranging a plurality of symbols (for example, FIGS. 92A to 92D).
The feature game mode is a game mode (for example, FIG. 95C to FIG. 111D) in which an image different from the rearrangement of the plurality of symbols is displayed on the display as an image corresponding to the dividend classification.

  A game in the base game mode is a game in which a result of a unit game is displayed on a display by rearranging a plurality of symbols. On the other hand, the game in the feature game mode is not displayed with rearrangement of a plurality of symbols, and an image corresponding to the dividend classification is displayed. In the feature game mode, a game that is clearly different from the base game mode is executed, which can attract the player's interest and enhance the expectation. Further, since an image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed, the player can be attracted to the feature game mode by predicting or expecting the payout.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
A memory for storing a classification correspondence table that defines a relationship between the classification of the dividend and an image corresponding to the classification of the dividend;
Said (B-1-3)
(B-3-1) After executing the process of (B-1-2), the process of determining an image according to the classification of the payout by referring to the classification correspondence table based on the classification of the payout (FIG. 36 steps S3613 or S3617).

  Since there is a classification correspondence table that defines the relationship between the dividend classification and the image corresponding to the dividend classification, it is possible to immediately determine an image according to the dividend classification from the classification of the dividend by referring to the classification correspondence table. It is possible to determine the production smoothly. In particular, even when a plurality of images according to the dividend classification are used, a plurality of images can be quickly determined and executed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The display has a first display unit (lower display device 141) and a second display unit (upper display device 131),
In the base game mode, the plurality of symbols are rearranged on the first display unit (for example, FIGS. 92A to 92D),
In the feature game mode, an image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed on the first display unit (for example, FIGS. 95C to 111D), and the plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit ( 97B-D, FIGS. 100A-B, 104D-105A, and 111A-C).

  In the base game mode, a game is executed in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the first display unit. On the other hand, in the feature game mode, an image corresponding to the dividend classification is displayed on the first display unit, and a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit. Even in the feature game mode, the image corresponding to the classification of the payout is displayed on the first display unit, so that the player can play the game in the feature game mode without moving the line of sight. Also, in the feature game mode, a game that is clearly different from the base game mode is executed, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, since a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the second display unit, the player is informed of the basis of the image according to the dividend classification, thereby improving the reliability of the game and making the player feel at ease. be able to.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(C-1-1) A process of determining the number of times to display information relating to a payout by lottery processing (for example, a combo effect of the process of FIG. 37 described later),
(C-1-2) In the predetermined unit game of the plurality of unit games, information on the payout is generated from the payout according to the number of times determined in (C-1-1). Processing (for example, payout of each combo in the processing of FIG. 37 described later).

  Since information related to the payout is displayed for the number of times divided within a predetermined unit game, it can be expected that a payout different from the normal unit game will be awarded, and the feature game mode is monotonous. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The controller is
(C-2-1) Processing for determining all payouts of the plurality of unit games in the feature game mode (for example, processing in FIG. 24),
(C-2-2) As the process (C-1-1), after the process (C-2-1) is executed, the number of times to be displayed is determined by lottery processing (for example, FIG. 37). ), Is configured to execute.

  First, all payouts of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode are determined, and then the number of times to display is determined. By reflecting all the payouts of the unit game in the feature game mode, it is possible to determine a predetermined unit game, the number of times of the predetermined unit game, information on the payout, and the like. That is, it is possible to execute an effect based on information related to a payout from the overall flow of a plurality of unit games. An effect that makes the player expect can be executed.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment further includes
The controller is
(C-3-1) a process of determining a payout every time each of the plurality of unit games is executed in the feature game mode;
(C-3-2) processing for determining whether or not the unit game is a predetermined number of the plurality of unit games;
(C-3-3) In the case of the predetermined unit game, the process of (C-1-1) is configured to execute a process of determining the number of times to be displayed by lottery process. Yes.

  A payout is determined each time a plurality of unit games are executed, and in the case of a predetermined unit game, the number of times to be displayed is determined by lottery processing. Since the number of times to display is determined by lottery processing without being limited to the entire payout in the feature game mode, it is possible to suddenly execute an effect based on information related to the payout and execute an effect that surprises the player be able to.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment further includes
The controller is
(C-4-1) processing for determining whether or not the unit game is a predetermined number of the plurality of unit games;
(C-4-2) In the case of the predetermined number of unit games, as the processing of (C-1-1), the number of times of display is determined by lottery processing based on the payout of the predetermined number of unit games. Processing to determine (for example, combos A to C, etc., such as steps S3613, S3617, S3621, S3625, and S3629 in FIG. 36) is executed.

  Since the number of times of display is determined based on a predetermined unit game payout, the player can be predicted or expected based on the number of times information relating to the payout is displayed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is
A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(D-1-1) Processing for determining whether to continue or end the feature game mode in a predetermined number of unit games among the plurality of times (for example, step S3017 in FIG. 30),
(D-1-2) processing for determining whether or not the payout satisfies a condition related to the payout (for example, step S3013 in FIG. 30),
(D-1-3) processing for determining whether or not the predetermined number of times satisfies a condition regarding the number of times (for example, steps S3011 and S3015 in FIG. 30),
(D-1-4) A process for determining the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game based on the result of the determination process of (D-1-1) to (D-1-3) (for example, Step S3019 in FIG. 30).

  The contents of the production in the predetermined unit game are determined based on the predetermined number of times, a payout, or whether to continue. Based on various conditions of the unit game in the feature game mode, the contents of the effects can be changed as appropriate, and various effects can be made, and the expectation of the player can be enhanced by the progress of the effects.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is
The controller is
(D-2-1) In the predetermined unit game, when the content of the production has not yet been determined in the determination process of (D-1-4), the first production is used as the content of the production. Processing to determine (step S3023 in FIG. 30),
(D-2-2) In the predetermined unit game, when the content of the production has already been determined in the determination process of (D-1-4), the second production is different from the first production. A process (such as step S3033 in FIG. 30) for determining the effect as the content of the effect is executed.

  Depending on whether or not the content of the production has already been decided, the content of the production is different, so that the same production is prevented from being repeated and different productions are executed according to the progress of the unit game so that the player will not get bored. Can be.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is
The controller is
In the process of (D-1-3), when the feature game mode is to be continued, a process for determining whether or not the condition regarding the number of times including the number of times to continue is satisfied (for example, step S3015 in FIG. 30). And S3029).

  Since it is determined whether or not the condition regarding the number of times including the number of times of continuation is satisfied, the content of the effect can be determined by reflecting the entire flow of the feature game mode even in the case of continuation.

The controller further includes:
(D-4-1) A process of determining a game in each of the plurality of unit games based on the payout (for example, the process of FIG. 27 described later),
(D-4-2) A process for producing an effect based on whether or not the game is won by the payout and the game (for example, the process of FIG. 30 described later and the types of enemy characters of FIGS. 14 and 15).
Execute.

  By winning the game, a different image is displayed. For example, by displaying an image in which a different character appears, the expectation can be further enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(E-1-1) A process of determining whether to continue or end the feature game mode in a predetermined number of unit games among the plurality of times (for example, the process of FIG. 26 described later),
(E-1-2) When continuing the feature game mode, a process for determining the payout of each unit game including the unit game to be continued (for example, the process of FIG. 24 described later),
(E-1-3) Processing for producing an effect based on the payout determined in the processing in (E-1-2) (for example, processing in step S2331 in FIG. 23 described later).

  The whole development such as the number of unit games in the feature game mode can be determined in advance, and the player can be easily attracted to the feature game mode.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
When the plurality of times is to continue the feature game mode, the number of times including the unit game to be continued is;
The controller is
(E-2-1) A process of determining a plurality of unit game payouts in the feature game mode (for example, the process of FIG. 24),
(E-2-2) Each time the plurality of unit games are executed, a process of executing an effect based on the payout of the unit game to be executed (for example, the process of step S2331 in FIG. 23) is executed.

  When a unit game in the feature game mode is continued, a payout for all unit games including the unit game to be continued is determined, and an effect based on the payout is executed every time the unit game is executed. Since the effect is executed based on the payout of all unit games in the feature game mode, the continuity of the effect based on the payout can be ensured. For example, by performing a smooth performance such as a performance having a story, it is possible to attract the player and enhance the expectation.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The controller is
(E-3-1) A process of determining a payout for all unit games a plurality of times in the feature game mode (for example, the process of FIG. 24),
(E-3-2) In any one of the plurality of unit games, an effect based on a payout of all the unit games of a plurality of times is executed before the unit game is started.

  The payouts of all unit games are determined a plurality of times in the feature game mode, and effects based on the payouts of all unit games are executed in any of the unit games. For example, in the initial unit game in the feature game mode, an effect based on the payout of all unit games is executed. Since the effect based on the payout is executed in any unit game, the player can know the payout awarded in the feature game mode, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. In particular, when the effect is produced in the initial unit game in the feature game mode, the player's expectation can be maintained over the feature game mode.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The controller is
(E-4-1) Processing for determining the display order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode (for example, step S2311 in FIG. 23 described later),
(E-4-2) Processing for rearranging the display order (for example, step S2315 in FIG. 23 described later) is executed.

  Since the display order is changed in advance, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation and attract the player to the feature game mode by predetermining the overall development of the unit game in the feature game mode.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The controller is
In the process (E-4-2), the process of rearranging the display order except the predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games (steps S2817 or S2833 in FIG. 28 or FIG. 29). Step S2919 or S2939) is executed.

  Since the display order is rearranged except for a predetermined number of unit games, it is possible to prevent the display order from being rearranged in the same manner and prevent the progress of the unit game from being simplified.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment
The controller is
In the process (E-4-2), among the plurality of unit games, a process of randomly determining the display order of a specific number of unit games different from the predetermined number of times (steps S2827 to S2831 in FIG. S2837 to S2841 and steps S2933 to S2937 and S2945 to S2949 in FIG. 29 are executed.

  Since the display order of the specific unit game is determined at random, the specific unit game can be randomly distributed, so that the progress of the unit game can be prevented from being simplified.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
A display for displaying a game in a base game mode and a game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A memory for storing a symbol string arranged in the first type of reel band group, a symbol string arranged in the second type of reel band group, and a winning pattern determination table for determining a winning pattern;
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (α-1-1) to (α-1-13).
(Α-1-1) In the base game mode, a process of determining a symbol by lottery from a symbol row arranged in the first type of reel band group;
(Α-1-2) A process of shifting from the base game mode to the feature game mode on condition that a predetermined winning pattern is established by the symbol determined by the process of (α-1-1).
(Α-1-3) A process of determining a symbol by lottery from a symbol string arranged in the second type of reel band group for each of a plurality of unit games in the feature mode.
(Α-1-4) A process of determining by lottery whether or not to continue the unit game at a predetermined time of the unit game,
(Α-1-5) A process of determining a payout for each of the plurality of unit games by the symbol determined by the process of (α-1-3).
(Α-1-6) processing for rearranging the execution order of the unit games of the plurality of times based on the payout determined by the processing of (α-1-5);
(Α-1-7) processing for determining the battle of two types of characters that are hostile to each other based on the payout determined by the processing of (α-1-5);
(Α-1-8) a process of determining to change the character based on the payout determined by the process of (α-1-5);
(Α-1-9) Depending on the payout determined by the processing of (α-1-5) and the game determined by the processing of (α-1-7), the battle of the two types of characters A process of determining physical strength for each of the plurality of unit games,
(Α-1-10) According to the payout determined by the processing of (α-1-5) and the game determined by the processing of (α-1-7), the battle of the two types of characters Processing to determine the contents,
(Α-1-11) A process of executing battles of the two types of characters in the execution order of the unit games of the plurality of times.
(Α-1-12) A process of displaying the symbol determined by the process of (α-1-3) when the battle of the two types of characters ends.
(Α-1-13) A process of shifting from the feature game mode to the base game mode on condition that the plurality of unit games have been completed.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment,
The two types of characters are an ally character on the player side and an enemy character that opposes the player.
The enemy character is composed of a plurality of characters, and is changed from one character to another character by a winning effect.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment,
The two types of characters are an ally character on the player side and an enemy character that opposes the player.
The enemy character is composed of a plurality of characters, and is changed from one character to another character by a battle winning effect according to the payout.

  Before and after the winning effect, the physical strength of one character and the physical strength of another character are defined (for example, steps S3213 and S3221 in FIG. 32 described later).

  The unit game that executes the processing of (α-1-4) is not subject to rearrangement in the processing of (α-1-6). In other words, the execution order of unit games (rounds) in which retriggering occurs is unchanged.

<<< Concepts >>>
The slot machine 10 is a kind of gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some base game mode is executed independently, and the base game mode to the feature game mode or the like is executed. Any device can be used as long as it develops into the game mode.

  A game executed in the base game mode in the present embodiment is executed in the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, a game in the base game mode is referred to as a base game. The base game is a slot game in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged. The base game is a concept game that conflicts with the feature game.

  Specifically, the rearrangement of symbols in the slot game is realized on five video reels 3a to 3e that can be changed and stopped. The rearranged symbols are displayed in a stopped state in the symbol display area 141d of the lower display device 141 (lower liquid crystal display panel 141b).

  The slot game has a base game mode and a feature game mode. In the base game mode, a unit game (base game mode) is executed in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged in the symbol display area 141d on the condition that a gaming value is bet and a normal payout corresponding to the rearranged symbols is paid out. Game mode. The game in the base game mode is not limited to the slot game, and may be a game that can be executed independently on a game terminal such as the slot machine 10.

  When the unit game starts, five symbols to be stopped are determined by lottery processing. One stop scheduled symbol is determined for each of the five video reels 3a to 3e. Next, the rearrangement of a plurality of symbols is once canceled. When the rearrangement of the plurality of symbols is canceled, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner (symbol column scroll display described later). After a predetermined time has elapsed, the scheduled stop symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position. A plurality of symbols are rearranged in the symbol display area 141d by the stop display of the five scheduled stop symbols. By rearranging the plurality of symbols, the result of the unit game is displayed in the symbol display area 141d. In the present embodiment, symbol stop display is synonymous with the appearance and rearrangement of symbols.

  The feature game mode is a game mode that is different from the base game mode, and is a game mode that may obtain more profit than the base game mode.

  The symbols are not limited to the type and number as long as they are rearranged so as to be visible in the symbol display area 141d. A symbol is a superordinate concept of a specific symbol and a normal symbol. Specific symbols are added to regular symbols as needed.

  For example, the specific symbol includes a wild symbol (for example, WILD described later), a trigger symbol (for example, FEATURE described later), and the like. A wild symbol is a symbol that can be substituted for other types of symbols. The wild symbol is replaced with another symbol so that an advantageous winning pattern is established. The trigger symbol is a symbol serving as a trigger for starting execution of at least the bonus game. The trigger symbol may have a function of increasing a specific symbol in the bonus game, that is, increasing a specific symbol of at least one of the trigger symbol and the wild symbol. The trigger symbol may have a function of increasing the number of bonus games in the bonus game.

  Specifically, the symbol means a generic name of WILD (wild symbol), PICT_A, PICT_B, PICT_C, PICT_D, PICT_E, PICT_F, PICT_G, PICT_H, PICT_I, PICT_J, PICT_K, and FEATURE (trigger symbol).

  The game value is a coin, a bill, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these. The game value in the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and may be a game medium such as a medal, token, electronic money, or ticket. The ticket is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a ticket with a barcode described later.

  A bonus game is synonymous with a feature game. For example, the bonus game can be a game in which a unit game is repeated. The bonus game may be any type of game as long as the game state is more advantageous than the game in the base game mode. Further, a combination of a plurality of types of bonus games may be adopted as long as the gaming state is advantageous to the player, that is, the gaming state is more advantageous than the game in the base game mode. For example, a bonus game is realized by combining various states such as a state in which more game values can be acquired than in the base game mode and a state in which game values can be acquired with a higher probability than in the base game mode. Also good.

  The game in the feature game mode (bonus game) may be any kind of game as long as the game is in a game mode different from the game in the base game mode. In the present embodiment, the game in the feature game mode can be executed with fewer game value bets than the game in the base game mode, and pays an amount of game value according to the winning pattern established by the rearranged symbols. Can be a game.

  The rearrangement means a state in which the symbols are again arranged in the symbol display area 141d after the symbol arrangement is canceled. By starting the unit game (slot game), the arrangement of the symbols is released, and then the symbols are arranged again (rearrangement). The rearranged symbols determine the result of the unit game, and the unit game ends. “Arrangement” means that a symbol can be visually confirmed with respect to an external player.

<<<<< Specific Outline of Slot Machine of this Embodiment >>>>
The outline of the slot machine of the present embodiment is as follows. Details will be described later.

  The slot machine 10 has five video reels 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e. The five video reels 3a to 3e are displayed as images on the lower liquid crystal display panel 141b. A plurality of symbols are arranged along the longitudinal direction of each of the five video reels 3a to 3e. A plurality of symbols arranged on each of the five video reels 3a to 3e are displayed as images.

  One reel band (one symbol row) is constituted by a plurality of symbols arranged on each video reel. As described above, since a plurality of symbols are displayed by an image, the reel band in the present embodiment is virtual, and is a column of symbols in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a row. By displaying images of a plurality of symbols in a line, one reel band can be displayed on the lower liquid crystal display panel 141b as one video reel. The five video reels 3a to 3e constitute five reel bands (five symbol columns). In this embodiment, the reel band and the symbol row are synonymous, and five reel bands and a plurality of reel bands are collectively referred to as a reel band group. The video reels 3a to 3e are displayed in a variable manner and stopped, thereby forming a scroll line for the symbol column.

  In the present embodiment, there are two types of game modes, a base game mode and a feature game mode. The five reel bands used in each of these game modes are different. As will be described later, FIGS. 4 and 5 show five reel bands used in the base game mode. In the present embodiment, the five reel bands used in the base game mode are referred to as Reel Strip Base Game. 6 to 10 show five reel bands used in the feature game mode. In the present embodiment, there are three types of five reel bands used in the feature game mode, which are referred to as Reel Strip Feature Game_1, Reel Strip Feature Game_1, and Reel Strip Feature Game_2, respectively.

  In the symbol display area 141d of the slot machine 10, 40 paylines are formed. The 40 paylines are constant regardless of the BET. That is, 40 paylines are always valid in each unit game. Therefore, even if the number of BETs per line is 1, the total number of BETs is 40 and consumed.

  For example, when the number of BETs per line is 1, the total number of BETs is 40. When the number of BETs per line is 2, the total number of BETs is 80. When the number of BETs per line is 3, the total number of BETs is 120. When the number of BETs per line is 5, the total number of BETs is 200. When the number of BETs per line is 10, the total number of BETs is 400.

  The types of symbols of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment are WILD (wild symbol), PICT_A, PICT_B, PICT_C, PICT_D, PICT_E, PICT_F, PICT_G, PICT_H, PICT_I, PICT_J, PICT_K, and FEATURE (trigger symbol).

  WILD is a symbol for replacing with another symbol when determining a winning pattern along the payline. In order to establish an advantageous winning pattern, the WILD is replaced with a symbol other than FEATURE to determine the winning pattern. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the WILD exists only in the video reels 3b to 3e.

  FEATURE is a scatter symbol. Regardless of the payline, a winning pattern is established when it is determined by the symbol lottery processing so that a predetermined number, for example, three FEATUREs appear in the symbol display area 141d. For example, when it is determined that two FEATUREs appear on the video reel 3a and one FEATURE appears on the video reel 3d in the symbol display area 141d, the winning pattern is established.

  The feature game mode is triggered when the winning pattern of FEATURE is established. The FEATURE winning pattern is established only in the base game mode and not in the feature game mode.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, FEATURE exists only in the video reels 3a, 3c, 3e.

<Feature game mode>
In the base game mode, the feature game mode is triggered when three FEATUREs appear in the symbol display area 141d (see FIG. 12). Specifically, the feature game mode is triggered by the appearance of FEATURE on the three video reels 3a, 3c, and 3e (see FIG. 92D).

  Ten unit games are awarded at the start of the feature game mode. In the feature game mode, one of the three types of reel bands (see FIGS. 6 to 10) different from the base game mode is determined and used by lottery processing.

  Since there is no FEATURE in the reel band used in the feature game mode, there is no retrigger by symbol. Instead, when the remaining number of times of the unit game becomes 0, retriggering by resurrection lottery processing is executed. When reviving by the resurrection lottery process, 5 unit games are added per resurrection lottery process. When the game is ended by the resurrection lottery process, no unit game is added, and the feature game mode is ended and the base game mode is restored. The resurrection lottery process can be performed up to 8 times, and the unit game can be performed up to 50 times in the feature game mode by the resurrection lottery process.

  When the mode is shifted to the feature game mode, the maximum number of unit games is determined, and symbols to be stopped for all unit games corresponding to the maximum number of times are determined by symbol lottery processing. Further, the unit games are rearranged so that the payout determined from the symbols to be stopped determined by the symbol lottery process increases in principle as the second half is reached.

  In the feature game mode, the lottery process for the symbols to be stopped is executed, but the scroll of the reel band is not displayed on the lower display device 141. The display of the five video reels 3 a to 3 e moves from the lower display device 141 to the upper display device 131. In the feature game mode, the lower display device 141 displays an image of an effect in which two types of characters, an enemy character and an enemy character battle each other. The teammate character is the player-side character. One round of battle effect corresponds to one unit game. The result of the battle is determined based on a payout determined from the symbols scheduled to stop. Therefore, when there is no retrigger, 10 rounds (10 unit games) battles are executed, and up to 50 rounds (50 unit games) battles are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the unit game and the round are synonymous in the feature game mode. That is, the start timing of the unit game is the same as the start timing of the round, and the end timing of the unit game is the same as the end timing of the round. One unit game and one round are the same. When describing the scrolling of symbols, etc., it is mainly referred to as a unit game, and when describing the battle effect of a character, it is mainly referred to as a round.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are three types (four types) of enemy characters. By defeating the enemy character, a stronger enemy character appears, and an effect that increases the expectation of the dividend is executed. A friendly character and an enemy character battle, and earn credits according to the battle development. The credit that can be obtained is determined by a payout determined from the scheduled stop symbol determined by the symbol lottery process.

  If the game is ended by the resurrection lottery process, the feature game mode is ended and the base game mode is restored.

<<< Overall Game System >>>
This completes the description of the basic functions of the slot machine 10 (gaming machine 1). Next, a game system including the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a game system including the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game system 300 includes a plurality of slot machines 10 and an external control device 200 connected to each slot machine 10 via a communication line 301.

  The external control device 200 controls a plurality of slot machines 10. In the present embodiment, the external control device 200 is a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of slot machines 10. Each slot machine 10 is assigned a unique identification number, and the external control device 200 determines the origin of data sent from each slot machine 10 based on the identification number. Also, when data is transmitted from the external control device 200 to the slot machine 10, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number.

  Note that the game system 300 may be constructed in one gaming facility capable of performing various games, such as a casino, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 300 is constructed in one gaming facility, the game system 300 may be constructed for each floor or section of the gaming facility. The communication line 301 may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line or an exchange line can be employed.

<<< Overall Configuration of Slot Machine 10 >>>
This completes the description of the game system according to the present embodiment. Next, the overall structure of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. In this embodiment, a ticket with a barcode described later is also used. Note that game media is not limited to these, and for example, medals, tokens, electronic money, and the like can be employed.

  The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

  In the center of the main door 13, a lower liquid crystal display panel 141b is provided. The lower liquid crystal display panel 141b includes a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The lower liquid crystal display panel 141b has a symbol display area 141d. Five video reels 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e are displayed in the symbol display area 141d. In the present embodiment, the video reel expresses the rotation and stop operations of the mechanical reel in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface thereof by an image. Each of the five video reels 3a to 3e is assigned a symbol string composed of a predetermined plurality of symbols (see FIGS. 4 to 10 described later).

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol display area 141d, as the stop position of each symbol of the video reels 3a to 3e, the uppermost (first), upper middle (second), lower middle (third), Four locations on the lower level (fourth level) are defined. Therefore, when 5 video reels 3a to 3e (5 reel bands) are stopped and displayed, a total of 20 symbols appear in the symbol display area 141d in 5 rows x 4 rows (5 columns 4 rows). (Stop display). The five video reels 3a to 3e start to change when the unit game is started. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the five video reels 3a to 3e are stopped and displayed. As a result, 20 symbols appear (stop display) in the symbol display area 141d, and the symbols are rearranged. That is, each time a unit game is played, the symbols are rearranged in the symbol display area 141d, and the result of the unit game is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a line formed by selecting and connecting any one of the four uppermost stages, the upper middle stage, the lower middle stage, and the lowermost stage according to the five video reels 3a to 3e is referred to as a payline. (See FIG. 16). The specific form of the payline can be arbitrarily adopted. For example, a straight line formed by connecting the middle and upper tiers (second tiers) corresponding to each of the five video reels 3a to 3e. In addition to lines, V-shaped or bent lines can be used. Also, the number of paylines can be arbitrarily adopted, for example, 30.

  The lower liquid crystal display panel 141b includes a credit amount display area 142 and a payout number display area 143. In the credit amount display area 142, the number of coins owned by the player and deposited in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is displayed. In the payout number display area 143, the number of coins to be paid out to the player when the winning pattern is established (hereinafter, the number of payouts) is displayed.

  The lower liquid crystal display panel 141b includes a lower touch panel 141a. The player can input various instructions by touching the lower touch panel 141a.

  Below the lower liquid crystal display panel 141b, various devices that are to be operated by the player, including various buttons disposed on the control panel 30, are disposed.

  The spin button 31 is used when starting to scroll the symbol column of each video reel 3. The change button 32 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The CASHOUT button 33 is used when paying out coins deposited in the slot machine 10 to the coin tray 15.

  Further, the 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 are for determining the number of coins used in the game (hereinafter referred to as BET number) from the coins deposited in the slot machine 10. The 1-BET button 34 is used when determining the BET number in units of one sheet. The maximum BET button 35 is used when the BET number is set to the specified upper limit number.

  The coin receiving slot 36 is provided for receiving coins. The bill validator 115 is provided for receiving bills. The banknote discriminator 115 sorts whether or not the banknote is appropriate, and accepts the appropriate banknote into the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 115 may be configured to be able to read a barcoded ticket 175 described later.

  An upper display device 131 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper display device 131 is composed of a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The upper display device 131 displays an image related to the effect, a roulette game related to a bonus game, a jackpot game, a feature game, and the like, which will be described later, as well as an image indicating introduction of game contents and explanation of rules. . Further, the top box 12 is provided with a speaker 112 and a lamp 111. In the slot machine 10, an effect is executed by displaying an image, outputting sound, and outputting light.

  Below the upper display device 131, a ticket printer 171, a card slot 176, a data display 174, and a keypad 173 are provided.

  The ticket printer 171 prints a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded on a ticket, and outputs it as a ticket 175 with a bar code. The player can play the game by causing the slot machine 10 to read the barcode-added ticket 175, or exchange the barcode-added ticket 175 for a bill or the like at a predetermined location of the gaming facility (for example, a cashier in the casino). .

  The card slot 176 is for inserting a card storing predetermined data. For example, the card stores data for identifying the player and data regarding the history of games played by the player. The card inserted into the card slot 176 is read and written by a card reader 172 described later. The card may store data corresponding to coins, bills or credits.

  The data display unit 174 includes a fluorescent display, an LED, and the like, and displays data read by the card reader 172 or data input by the player via the keypad 173, for example. The keypad 173 is for inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

  Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment controls the display of the video reel on the display. However, the slot machine of the type that displays symbols on the player by driving the mechanical reel with a stepping motor or the like. It may be 10.

<Composition of reel belt>
4 to 10 are diagrams showing reel band groups (symbol columns) constituting five video reels 3a to 3e. The code numbers indicating the symbols shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 are converted into data and stored in the RAM 73. 4 to 10 function as a symbol determination table for determining five symbols to be stopped in the symbol lottery processing of FIGS. 19 and 25. That is, by extracting random values and referring to the symbol determination tables of FIGS. 4 to 10, five code numbers are determined, and symbols corresponding to the code numbers are determined as five scheduled symbols.

  4 and 5 show a group of reel bands used in the base game mode. 6 to 10 show three types of reel strip groups Reel Strip Feature Game_0, Reel Strip Feature Game_1, and Reel Strip Feature Game_2 used in the feature game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the reel band groups used in the base game mode include 13 types of WILD, PICT_A, PICT_B, PICT_C, PICT_D, PICT_E, PICT_F, PICT_G, PICT_H, PICT_I, PICT_J, PICT_K, and FEATURE The symbol is assigned. For example, PICT_B is assigned to the code number 10 of the video reel 3c.

  The reel band of the video reel 3a is assigned 53 symbols, the reel band of the video reel 3b is assigned 61 symbols, the video reel 3c is assigned 57 symbols, and the video reel 59 symbols are assigned to the 3d reel band, and 59 symbols are assigned to the reel band of the video reel 3e. Through the symbol lottery process, one scheduled stop symbol is selected for each of the five video reels 3a to 3e with equal probability.

  In the present embodiment, the FEATURE is disposed only on the video reels 3a, 3c, 3e. As described above, in the base game mode, when it is determined that FEATURE appears in each of the three video reels 3a, 3c, and 3e in the symbol display area 141d, a winning pattern is established. When the winning pattern is established, the feature game mode is triggered, and the base game mode is shifted to the feature game mode.

  6 to 10 are tables showing three types of reel strip groups Reel Strip Feature Game_0, Reel Strip Feature Game_1, and Reel Strip Feature Game_2 used in the feature game mode. FIG. 6 is a table showing the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_0, FIG. 7 is a table showing the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_1, and FIGS. 8 to 10 show the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_2. It is a table.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, FEATURE is not assigned to the reel strip groups Reel Strip Feature Game — 0 to Reel Strip Feature Game — 2 used in the feature game mode. Therefore, in the feature game mode, retriggering by FEATURE is never established.

  As will be described later, in the feature game mode, one type of reel band group among the three types of reel band groups Reel Strip Feature Game_0 to Reel Strip Feature Game_2 is determined and used by lottery processing.

  FIG. 6 is a table showing the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_0. In this reel band group Reel Strip Feature Game_0, four symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3a, 44 symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3b, and the video reel 3c has Sixteen symbols are allocated, 16 symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3d, and 34 symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3e.

  FIG. 7 is a table showing the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_1. In the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_1, 47 symbols are assigned to the reel strips of the five video reels 3a to 3e, respectively.

  8 to 10 are tables showing the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_2. In this reel band group Reel Strip Feature Game_2, 146 symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3a, 107 symbols are allocated to the reel band of the video reel 3b, and the video reel 3c is 150 symbols are assigned, and 7 symbols are assigned to the reel bands of the video reels 3d and 3e.

[Configuration of Circuits Provided in Slot Machine 10]
With reference to FIG. 11, a configuration of a circuit included in the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming board 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52 and a boot ROM 53, which are connected to each other via an internal bus, a card slot 55 corresponding to the memory card 54, and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56.

  The memory card 54 is composed of a nonvolatile memory and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a program related to game progression, a lottery program, and a program for executing effects by images and sounds (see, for example, FIGS. 17 to 37 described later). Further, the game program includes data (see FIGS. 4 to 10) that defines the configuration of the symbol sequence assigned to each video reel 3.

  The lottery program is a program for determining symbols to be stopped on the five video reels 3a to 3e by lottery. The to-be-stopped symbol is a symbol for determining a symbol to be displayed by the symbol display area 141d among a plurality of symbols constituting the symbol row. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, symbols to be displayed are symbols to be displayed at predetermined stop positions (for example, the uppermost (first)) of each of the five video reels 3a to 3e in the symbol display area 141d. Determine as.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the scheduled stop symbols for each of the five video reels 3a to 3e are determined with equal probability. A weight may be defined for each of a plurality of symbols in the symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 to determine a symbol that is easy to win or a symbol that is difficult to win.

  The card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the motherboard 70 via an IDE bus.

  The GAL 56 is a kind of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 56 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When a predetermined input is input to the input port, the corresponding data is output from the output port.

  The IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. By replacing the memory card 54 with a program written with another program or rewriting the program written in the memory card 54 with another program, the contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 can be changed. .

  The CPU 51, ROM 52, and boot ROM 53 connected to each other via an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 70 via a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 70 to the gaming board 50.

  The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program. The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the authentication program. The authentication program and the preliminary authentication program are described in accordance with a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

  The motherboard 70 includes a main CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, and a communication interface 82.

  The ROM 72 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a BIOS executed by the main CPU 71 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed. In addition, the game program and the game system program fetching process stored in the memory card 54 is started via the gaming board 50.

  The RAM 73 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 71 operates. For example, when the above-described game program, game system program, and authentication program are loaded, these can be stored. The RAM 73 is provided with a work area for executing the program. For example, an area for storing the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, an area for storing symbols (code numbers) determined by lottery, and the like are provided.

  The communication interface 82 is for communicating with the external control device 200 such as a server via the communication line 301. The motherboard 70 is connected to a later-described door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a main body PCB 110 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 81 is connected to the motherboard 70. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  Input devices such as switches and sensors and peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the main CPU 71 are connected to the door PCB 90 and the main body PCB 110. A control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C, and a cold cathode tube 93 are connected to the door PCB 90.

  The control panel 30 is provided with a spin switch 31S, a change switch 32S, a CASHOUT switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, and a maximum BET switch 35S corresponding to the above-described buttons. Each switch detects that the corresponding button has been pressed by the player, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  The coin counter 92C determines whether or not the coins inserted into the coin receiving slot 36 are appropriate in material and shape, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71 when an appropriate coin is detected. Inappropriate coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 15A.

  The reverter 91 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and distributes appropriate coins selected by the coin counter 92C to a hopper 113 or a cash box (not shown). When the hopper 113 is not filled with coins, it is sorted into the hopper 113, and when the hopper 113 is filled with coins, it is sorted into the cash box.

  The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the upper display device 131 and the lower display device 141, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  Connected to the main body PCB 110 are a lamp 111, a speaker 112, a hopper 113, a coin detection unit 113S, a touch panel 114, a bill validator 115, a graphic board 130, a ticket printer 171, a card reader 172, a key switch 173S, and a data display 174. ing.

  The lamp 111 is lit based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The speaker 112 outputs a sound such as BGM based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and pays out a designated payout number of coins from the coin payout exit 15 </ b> A to the coin tray 15. The coin detection unit 113 </ b> S detects coins paid out by the hopper 113 and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  The touch panel 114 detects a position touched by a player's finger or the like on the lower image display panel, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71. Similarly, the upper display device 131 can be configured as a touch panel. When the banknote discriminator 115 receives an appropriate banknote, it outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of the banknote to the main CPU 71.

  The graphic board 130 controls display of images performed by the upper display device 131 and the lower display device 141 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. In the symbol display area 141d of the lower display device 141, the five video reels 3a to 3e are displayed, and the operation of scrolling and stopping the symbol columns of the five video reels 3a to 3e is displayed. The graphic board 130 includes a VDP that generates image data, a video RAM that stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. In the credit amount display area 142 of the lower display device 141, the credit amount stored in the RAM 73 is displayed. In the payout number display area 143 of the lower display device 141, the number of coins paid out is displayed.

  The graphic board 130 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. ing. Note that the image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73.

  Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 71, the ticket printer 171 prints on the ticket a barcode in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 stored in the RAM 73 is encoded. Output as a ticket 175 with code.

  The card reader 172 reads the data stored in the card inserted in the card slot 176 and transmits it to the main CPU 71 or writes data based on a control signal from the main CPU 71.

  The key switch 173S is provided on the keypad 173, and outputs a predetermined signal to the main CPU 71 when the keypad 173 is operated by the player.

  The data display 174 displays data read by the card reader 172 and data input by the player via the keypad 173 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

<Payout table>
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a payout table. The payout table shown in FIG. 12 defines 13 types of winning patterns.

  The payout table shows the relationship between the winning pattern, the number of Kinds of symbols, and the payout. The Kind number is the number of symbols constituting the winning pattern, and means the number of symbols arranged continuously from the left side to the right side along the payline. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, winning is determined by LEFT TO RIGHT except for BONUS. Accordingly, the payout is determined by the type and number of symbols continuously arranged along the payline. Note that, instead of LEFT TO RIGHT, the winning pattern may be determined by the number of symbols arranged along the payline, even if they are not continuous.

  The first winning pattern is a pattern when WILDs are arranged. In the present embodiment, no direct payout is defined for the WILD arrangement. WILD is a symbol for replacing with another symbol so that an advantageous winning pattern is established. When WILD is replaced with another symbol and a final winning pattern is established, a payout corresponding to the winning pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, WILD is not replaced with BONUS.

  The second winning pattern is a pattern when 2 to 5 PICT_A are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_A are arranged along the payline is defined as 300.

  The third winning pattern is a pattern when 2 to 5 PICT_Bs are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_A are arranged along the payline is defined as 200.

  The fourth winning pattern is a pattern when 2 to 5 PICT_Cs are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Cs are arranged along the payline is defined as 150.

  The fifth winning pattern is a pattern when 2 to 5 PICT_Ds are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Ds are arranged along the payline is defined as 100.

  The sixth winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Es are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Es are arranged along the payline is defined as 70.

  The seventh winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Fs are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Fs are arranged along the payline is defined as 70.

  The eighth winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Gs are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Gs are arranged along the payline is defined as 70.

  The ninth winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Hs are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Hs are arranged along the payline is defined as 50.

  The tenth winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Is are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Is are arranged along the payline is defined as 50.

  The eleventh winning pattern is a pattern when three to five PICT_Js are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Js are arranged along the payline is defined as 50.

  The twelfth winning pattern is a pattern when 3 to 5 PICT_Ks are continuously arranged along the payline. For example, the payout when five PICT_Ks are arranged along the payline is defined as 50.

  The thirteenth winning pattern is a pattern when three FEATUREs appear. As described above, FEATURE is a scatter symbol. Therefore, the fact that FEATUREs are arranged along the payline is not a condition for the success or failure of the winning pattern, and the success or failure of the thirteenth winning pattern is determined by the number of FEATUREs that have appeared. The payout when three FEATUREs appear is defined as 2.

  As described above, the feature game mode is triggered on the condition that three FEATUREs are determined by the symbol lottery process so that they appear in the symbol display area 141d. Therefore, when it is determined by the symbol lottery processing so that three FEATUREs appear in the symbol display area 141d, the player is given both the award of the payout and the shift of the feature game mode.

<< Game state transition >>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing state transition in the slot machine 10. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a transition between the base game mode and the feature game mode.

  The slot machine 10 has two types of game modes including a base game mode and a feature game mode. In the slot machine 10, a unit game is executed mainly in the base game mode, and when a feature game trigger (event) occurs in the base game mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the feature game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the base game mode, the unit game is repeated until the feature game trigger is established. A game in the base game mode is a game in which a unit game can be played by consuming (BET) a game medium such as a medal. In the base game mode game, when any of the winning patterns shown in FIG. 12 is established, a payout amount corresponding to the payout corresponding to the winning pattern is paid out.

  In the base game mode, when the FEATURE winning pattern is established, the feature game mode is triggered. FEATURE is a scatter symbol, and is a symbol for which a winning pattern is established regardless of the payline. Whether or not the winning pattern is established is determined by the number of FEATUREs appearing in the symbol display area 141d.

  When the feature game mode is triggered, the game mode shifts to the feature game mode. The game in the feature game mode may be a game that is more advantageous than the base game mode. The game in the feature game mode may be a game in which a unit game is played without consuming a game medium such as a medal. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of unit games in the feature game mode is determined when the feature game mode is entered. The player can play the unit game up to the maximum number of times in the feature game mode.

  When the remaining number of unit games in the feature game mode becomes 0, retriggering by the resurrection lottery process is executed. When reviving by the resurrection lottery process, 5 unit games are added per resurrection lottery process. The resurrection lottery process can be performed up to 8 times, and the unit game can be performed up to 50 times in the feature game mode by the resurrection lottery process. The retrigger occurs when the unit game is 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 times (round).

  The feature game mode ends when all the unit games of the maximum number determined by the roulette game have been consumed, and returns to the base game mode.

  As described above, in the feature game mode, the lottery process for the symbols to be stopped is executed, but the reel band scroll is not displayed. Instead, in the feature game mode, an effect image is displayed in which two types of characters, an enemy character and an enemy character, battle each other.

  One round of battle corresponds to one unit game. Therefore, the effect of the battle of the maximum number of unit games is displayed.

<Payline>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a payline definition table that defines paylines adopted in the slot machine 10. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the symbol stop position of each of the five video reels 3a to 3e in the symbol display area 141d, the uppermost stage (first stage = 0), upper middle stage ( Four stages are defined: second stage = 1), lower middle stage (third stage = 2), and bottom stage (fourth stage = 3). In the slot machine 10, 40 paylines are set for a symbol matrix of 5 lines × 4 stages (5 columns and 4 rows). The payline definition table defines paylines formed by connecting the uppermost, upper middle, lower middle, and lowermost stages of each of the five video reels 3a to 3e in the symbol display area 141d.

  For example, the uppermost stage of the video reel 3a (first reel band), the uppermost stage of the video reel 3b (second reel band), the uppermost stage of the video reel 3c (third reel band), the video reel 3d (fourth reel). The uppermost stage of the reel band) and the uppermost stage of the video reel 3e (fifth reel band) constitute one payline (No. 1 payline in FIG. 16).

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, all 40 paylines are active regardless of the bet amount or player selection. The payline may be activated according to the player's selection. Further, the total number of paylines can be determined as appropriate according to the size of the symbol matrix.

<< Character type >>
As described above, in the feature game mode of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect image is displayed in which two types of characters, an enemy character and an enemy character, battle each other. There are 3 types (4 types) of enemy characters. When the teammate character defeats the enemy character, there may be a winning effect that a stronger enemy character appears.

  14 and 15 are diagrams showing an outline of the winning effect. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a winning effect in which three types of enemy characters, a miscellaneous soldier, a spear, and a general appear. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a winning effect in which four types of enemy characters of a miscellaneous soldier, spear, general, and general 2 appear. Each time you win an enemy character, the expected level of payout you can earn will change. The battle basically begins with the bottom troop. If the enemy character is defeated during the battle, the higher enemy character appears and the expected dividend is increased. There may be cases where the winning effect does not occur.

  The number of battle rounds is basically 10 rounds. When a retrigger occurs, it increases by 5 rounds. Therefore, when retrigger occurs only once, the number of rounds is 15 rounds. When two retriggers occur, the number of rounds is 20 rounds. Retrigger occurs up to 9 times, and the maximum number of rounds is 50.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, miscellaneous troops appear in the first round, defeat troops in the third round, spears appear in the fourth round, defeats in the sixth round, and generals appear in the seventh round. In the tenth round, the feature game ends when the general is defeated (win) or defeated by the general (losing).

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, miscellaneous troops appear in the first round, defeat troops in the fourth round, spears appear in the fifth round, defeats in the seventh round, and generals appear in the eighth round. The general game is defeated in the 10th round, the general 2 appears in the 11th round, the general 2 is defeated in the 15th round, and the feature game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the third “general” who has won the game has a different version “general 2”. When general 2 has won and "general" has already appeared, and retriggered, the enemy character changes to "general 2" in the subsequent rounds. Unlike other enemy characters, “General 2” appears not by winning but by retriggering. In the present embodiment, the general 2 is a general as a character only with a slightly different appearance from the general.

  When a retrigger occurs, an effect that always wins by defeating the enemy character in the generated round (10 rounds, 15 rounds, 20 rounds, 25 rounds, etc.) occurs, and a fake effect and a retrigger effect that the feature game ends Is displayed. In addition, after retriggering, the next enemy character that has been upgraded by one rank (enemy character after winning) appears.

<< Program contents >>
Next, a program executed by the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
First, the main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main control process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The game mode in the main control process of FIG. 17 is the base game mode.

  First, when power is turned on to the slot machine 10, the main CPU 71 reads the authenticated game program and game system program from the memory card 54 via the gaming board 50 and writes them in the RAM 73 (step S1711).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S1712). For example, unnecessary data is cleared for each game in the work area of the RAM 73, such as the number of BETs and symbols determined by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts coin insertion / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S1713). In this process, input of a BET button or a spin button is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S1714). In this process, the symbol to be stopped is determined based on the symbol determination random value, and if FEATURE is determined, a feature game trigger is established.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts effect content start processing (step S1715). In the process of step S1715, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number for determining the effect, determines any of a plurality of predetermined effect contents by lottery, and executes the effect contents at the timing of the determined effect content. . For example, an image for production is displayed on the upper display device 131, a sound is output from a speaker (not shown), a lamp (not shown) is turned on, and an effect process is performed on these. Take control.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a symbol display control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S1716). In this process, scrolling of the five video reels 3a to 3e (five reel bands) is started, and the scheduled stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery process in step S1714 is stopped at a predetermined position.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a payout amount determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S1717). In this process, it is determined whether or not the winning pattern of the payout table (see FIG. 12) is established from the five symbols to be stopped stored in the symbol storage area by a symbol lottery process described later. The number of payouts is determined based on the payout table (see FIG. 12) according to the winning pattern and stored in a payout number storage area (payout number counter) provided in the RAM 73.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a feature game trigger has been established (step S1718). When determining that the feature game trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 performs feature game mode processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S1719), and returns to step S1712.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines in step S1718 that the feature game trigger has not been established, the main CPU 71 performs payout processing (step S1720). The main CPU 71 adds the value (payout number counter) stored in the payout number storage area to the value (credit number counter) stored in the credit number storage area provided in the RAM 73. Note that the driving of a hopper (not shown) may be controlled so that coins corresponding to the payout number counter are discharged from the coin payout exit. Alternatively, a ticket printer (not shown) may be controlled to emit a barcoded ticket in which a payout counter is recorded.

  Next, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S1712.

<Coin insertion / start check processing>
Next, the coin insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the coin insertion / start check process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not coin insertion is detected by a coin counter (step S1841). When the main CPU 71 determines that the insertion of a coin has been detected, the main CPU 71 adds the value of the inserted coin to the value (credit number counter) stored in the credit number storage area (step S1842). In addition to coin insertion, it is determined whether bill insertion is detected by bill validator (for example, PTS terminal (not shown), etc.), and when it is determined that the insertion of banknote is detected, A value according to the above may be added to the credit counter.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the credit number counter is 0 after step S1842 or when it is determined in step S1841 that coin insertion has not been detected (step S1843). When the main CPU 71 determines that the credit number counter is not 0, the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the BET button (step S1844).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an operation of the BET button is detected (step S1845). When the main CPU 71 detects that the BET button has been pressed by the player using the BET switch, the main CPU 71 determines the value (BET number) stored in the BET number storage area provided in the RAM 73 based on the type of the BET button. Counter) is added, and the credit counter is subtracted (step S1846).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the BET number counter is maximum (step S1847). When the main CPU 71 determines that the BET number counter is maximum, the main CPU 71 prohibits updating of the BET number counter (step S1848).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the value of the BET number counter after step S1848 or when it is determined in step S1847 that the BET number counter is not the maximum (step S1849). In the feature game mode, a feature game (unit game) can be performed without consuming a game medium such as a medal. Therefore, the feature game can be started without betting, and the BET number counter cannot be determined by the BET operation. For this reason, when shifting to the feature game mode, the value of the BET number counter in the base game mode immediately before shifting is used. The value of the BET number counter stored in step S1849 is read and used when shifting to the feature game mode.

  Next, the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the spin button (step S1850).

  If the main CPU 71 determines that the BET button operation is not detected in step S1845 after step S1850, or if it is determined in step S1843 that the credit counter is 0, has the operation detected for the spin button? It is determined whether or not (step S1851). When determining that the operation of the spin button has not been detected, the main CPU 71 shifts to step S1841.

  When determining that the operation of the spin button has been detected, the main CPU 71 ends the coin insertion / start check process.

<Symbol lottery processing>
Next, the symbol lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the symbol lottery process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 extracts five random number values for symbol determination (step S1911). Next, the main CPU 71 determines the to-be-stopped symbols of the five video reels 3a to 3e by lottery from the five random numbers (step S1912).

  In the process of step S1912, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, the symbol determination table is a table shown in FIGS.

  When the game mode is the base game mode, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination tables for the base game mode shown in FIGS.

  As will be described later, when the game mode is the feature game mode, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination tables for the feature game mode shown in FIGS. Specifically, when the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_0 is selected, the symbol determination table for the feature game mode shown in FIG. 6 is referred to. When the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_1 is selected, the symbol determination table for the feature game mode shown in FIG. 7 is referred to. When the reel strip group Reel Strip Feature Game_2 is selected, the symbol determination table for the feature game mode shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is referred to.

  That is, the main CPU 71 extracts five random numbers for symbol determination, and refers to the symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 according to the game mode, and stores the five video reels 3a to 3e. One symbol is determined as a scheduled stop symbol for each.

  In the present embodiment, the five scheduled stop symbols are determined with equal probability.

  By the process of step S1912, five scheduled stop symbols corresponding to each of the five video reels 3a to 3e are determined. Each of the five video reels 3a to 3e is controlled to stop so that the determined five stop scheduled symbols stop at the uppermost stage of the symbol matrix (the uppermost stage of the symbol display area 141d).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined to-be-stopped symbols of the five video reels 3a to 3e in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S1913).

  In the present embodiment, each of the five symbols to be stopped is determined with equal probability by symbol lottery processing. On the other hand, a weight may be defined for each of a plurality of symbols constituting each of the five video reels 3a to 3e, and five to-be-stopped symbols may be determined according to the weight.

<Symbol display control processing>
Next, the symbol display control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the symbol display control process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 71 starts scrolling the five video reels 3a to 3e displayed in the symbol display area 141d of the lower display device 141 (step S2011).

  The scrolling speed and direction of the five video reels 3a to 3e are controlled by various parameters for sign / reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the five video reels 3a to 3e shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 are displayed as reel bands.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stops a predetermined video reel among the five video reels 3a to 3e based on the symbol storage area (step S2013). The video reel to be stopped and the timing of the stop are determined by various parameters for sign / reach production.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not all of the five video reels 3a to 3e have been stopped (step S2015). If it is determined that all the five video reels 3a to 3e are not stopped, the process returns to step S2013. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the five video reels 3a to 3e have been stopped, this subroutine is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 71 controls the scrolling speed, direction, time, and the like of the five video reels 3a to 3e from the start to the stop of the scrolling of the five video reels 3a to 3e. Predictive and reach production can be executed.

<Payout number determination process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the payout number determination process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the payout amount determination process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 refers to the payout table shown in FIG. 14 and determines a winning pattern based on the symbols stored in the symbol storage area (step S2111).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a winning pattern has been established according to the symbol type determined in step S2111 (step S2113).

  Next, when the winning pattern is established, the main CPU 71 determines the number of payouts based on the payout satisfying the winning pattern, based on the symbol storage area and the payout table (FIG. 14) (step S2115).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of payouts in a payout number counter in the payout number storage area (step S2117), and ends this subroutine.

  If the main CPU 71 determines in step S2113 that the winning pattern has not been established, the main CPU 71 immediately ends this subroutine.

<< Overview of Feature Game Mode >>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an outline of the feature game mode.

  A transition is made to the feature game mode on condition that three FEATUREs (trigger symbols) appear in the symbol display area 141d in the unit game in the base game mode (step S2211).

  Next, a payout lottery process is executed. As described above, when the mode is shifted to the feature game mode, the maximum number of unit games is determined, and the payout of all unit games (rounds) is determined (step S2213).

  Next, the determined payouts are rearranged. With the exception of some unit games (rounds), rearrangement is executed so that the payout increases as the unit games (rounds) progress, and the results are stored in the RAM 73 (step S2215).

  Next, a battle effect in each of all unit games (rounds) is determined by lottery processing (step S2217).

  The determined battle effects are executed from the first round to the final round (all unit games (rounds)) (step S2219). As will be described later, the battle effect includes a winning effect and a retrigger effect.

<Feature game mode processing>
The feature game mode process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the feature game mode process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the payout lottery process shown in FIG. 24 (step S2311).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the win / loss determination and rearrangement pattern determination processing shown in FIG. 27 (step S2313).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the rearrangement execution process shown in FIG. 28 (step S2315).

  By executing the processes of steps S2311 to S2315 described above, the execution order of the unit game in the feature game mode, that is, the battle effect round, can be determined.

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 30 (step S2317).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes an enemy character determination process shown in FIG. 31 (step S2319).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the enemy character physical strength determination process shown in FIG. 32 (step S2321).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength calculation process shown in FIG. 33 (step S2323).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a battle effect lottery process shown in FIG. 36 (step S2325).

  By executing the processing of steps S2317 to S2325 described above, the specific content of the battle effect in the feature game mode can be determined for each round (for each unit game). The determined battle effect is executed for each round (for each unit game) by the following steps S2329 to S2337.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the number of games to 1 (step S2329).

  Next, the main CPU 71 executes a battle effect corresponding to the number of games (step S2331). The execution of the battle effect is displayed in the symbol display area 141d of the lower display device 141.

  Next, the main CPU 71 rearranges and displays symbols corresponding to the symbols to be stopped corresponding to the number of games (step S2333). In the feature game mode in the present embodiment, the rearrangement of symbols is displayed on the upper display device 131.

  Next, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the number of games (step S2335).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of games is equal to or less than the maximum number of games (step S2337). This maximum number of games is synonymous with the number of rounds in the final round.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the number of games is equal to or less than the maximum number of games, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S2331.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the number of games is greater than the maximum number of games, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. As a result, the game mode returns from the feature game mode to the base game mode.

<Dividend lottery processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the payout lottery process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The payout lottery process in the feature game mode is a process for determining payouts for all unit games (all rounds) in the feature game mode. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, payouts for all unit games in the feature game mode are determined in advance when the base game mode is shifted to the feature game mode. Accordingly, each time a unit game is started, the payout of the unit game is different from that determined by lottery processing.

  In this way, by determining in advance the payouts of all unit games in the feature game mode, the content of the battle effect can be determined in advance for each round, and the battle effect can be increased so that the expectation gradually increases. Can be executed.

  First, the main CPU 71 sets the maximum number of games to 10 (step S2411). The maximum number of games is the maximum number of unit games in the feature game mode, and means the number of rounds of the final round of the battle effect. Note that the maximum number of games (number of rounds in the final round) at this point is undecided due to the occurrence of retrigger, and the maximum number of games (number of rounds in the final round) is determined when this subroutine is executed and terminated. Is fixed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the counter value to the maximum number of games (step S2413). The counter is a variable for determining whether to retrigger.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the number of games to 1 (step S2415).

  Next, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a feature game mode symbol random determination process shown in FIG. 25 (step S2417). By this process, five stop scheduled symbols corresponding to each of the five video reels 3a to 3e are determined by lottery processing. In the feature game mode, one type of reel band among the three types of reel bands Reel Strip Feature Game_1, Reel Strip Feature Game_1, and Reel Strip Feature Game_2 is selected by lottery processing, and five symbols to be stopped are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the five scheduled symbols corresponding to the number of games in the symbol storage area of the RAM 73 (step S2419).

  Next, the main CPU 71 executes payout processing in the feature game mode (step S2421). With reference to the payout table shown in FIG. 12, when a winning pattern is established by five stop symbols, a payout corresponding to the winning pattern is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the payout determined in step S2421 in the payout storage area in association with the number of games (step S2423).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the counter (step S2425).

  Next, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the number of games (step S2427).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the counter is greater than 0 (step S2429). As described above, whether to retrigger is determined by the value of the counter. When the counter value reaches 0, retrigger is established.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the counter is greater than 0, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S2417. That is, when the retrigger is not established, the process returns to step S2417.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the counter is 0 or less, the main CPU 71 reads out and executes the restoration lottery process shown in FIG. 26 (step S2431). That is, when the retrigger is established, the restoration lottery process is executed.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not to restore by the restoration lottery process (step S2433).

  When the main CPU 71 executes the restoration lottery process and determines that the restoration is to be resumed, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S2417. As will be described with reference to FIG. 26, when the retrigger is established and revived, the maximum number of games in the feature game mode can be increased.

  When the main CPU 71 executes the resurrection lottery process and determines that the process is to be ended, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  As described above, the maximum number of unit games (number of rounds in the final round) in the feature game mode is determined at this point.

  In the present embodiment, the establishment of retrigger is determined only when it is determined that the counter value is 0 or less. Specifically, it is determined whether or not retrigger is established in rounds 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45. If there is no retrigger, the final round is 10 rounds. If all retriggers are established, the final round is 50 rounds.

<Symbol lottery processing for feature game mode>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the feature game mode symbol random determination process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the feature game mode, three types of reel bands Reel Strip Feature Game_0 (FIG. 6), Reel Strip Feature Game_1 (FIG. 7), and Reel Strip Feature Game_2 (FIGS. 8 to 10) are used.

  First, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number for reel band determination (step S2511). The random value is 10 integer values from 0 to 9.

  Next, using the number of games, the main CPU 71 refers to the reel band lottery table shown in FIG. 40 and selects one type of reel band among the three types of reel bands Reel Strip Feature Game_0 to 2 (step S2513). ).

  As shown in FIG. 40, the reel band lottery table has weights of three types of reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_0 to 2 corresponding to the number of times (rounds) of the unit game from the first to the 50th. Is specified. In the reel band lottery table, the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_2 is always selected when the number of games is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50. At other times, the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_0 has a weight of 9 and the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_1 has a weight of 1. Therefore, the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_0 is defined so as to be easily selected.

  Next, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number for symbol determination in accordance with the determined reel band (step S2515).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines five stop scheduled symbols corresponding to each of the five video reels 3a to 3e with reference to the determined reel band symbol determination table (step S2517), and executes this subroutine. finish. When the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_0 is selected, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. When the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_1 is selected, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. When the reel band Reel Strip Feature Game_2 is selected, five symbols to be stopped are determined with reference to the symbol determination tables of FIGS.

<Revival lottery processing>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the restoration lottery process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number for resurrection lottery (step S2611). The random number value is two integer values from 0 to 1.

  Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the restoration lottery table shown in FIG. 41 and determines whether to restore or end (step S2613).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to restore by the process of step S2613 (step S2615).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the game is to be restored, the main CPU 71 adds 5 to the maximum number of games (step S2617), adds 5 to the counter value (step S2619), and ends the present subroutine. When the main CPU 71 determines that it will not be restored, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  By adding 5 to the maximum number of games, the maximum number of games in the feature game mode can be increased five times. That is, the final round moves backward by 5 rounds. Further, the retrigger determination timing can be set after 5 times by increasing the counter value by 5.

<Win / Lose Determination and Sorting Pattern Determination Processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of winning / losing determination and rearrangement pattern determination processing of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Here, winning or losing means winning or losing for a teammate character, and means winning or losing. In a battle effect at the final round (maximum number of games), it is determined whether the teammate character wins or loses against the enemy character.

  In the present embodiment, the winning or losing of the teammate character is determined by the payout determined in step S2421. All the payouts from the first round to the final round have already been determined by the payout lottery process shown in FIG. The winning or losing of the teammate character is determined by all payouts from the first round to the final round.

  First, the main CPU 71 reads a payout from the payout storage area (step S2711). The payout is stored in the payout storage area corresponding to the number of games in the process of step S2423 of FIG. In the process of step S2711, the payout of each round from the first to the maximum number of games is read.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the read payout includes zero payout (payout is 0) (step S2713). That is, it is determined whether there is a zero payout round.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the read payout does not include the zero payout, the main CPU 71 determines that the teammate character wins (step S2715).

  When determining that the read payout includes a zero payout, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of rounds in which the payout is three times or more of the BET is two or less (step S2717).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the number of rounds in which the payout is three times or more of the BET is two or less, the main CPU 71 determines that the teammate character is defeated (step S2719).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that there are more than two rounds in which the payout is three times or more than the BET, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round in which the payout is five times or more of the BET is two or less (step). S2721).

  If the main CPU 71 determines that there are more than two rounds in which the payout is 5 times the BET or more, it determines that the teammate character wins (step S2715).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the number of rounds in which the payout is five times or more than the BET is two or less, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for winning and losing lottery (step S2723). The random value is 10 integer values from 0 to 9.

  Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the winning / losing lottery table and determines winning or losing (step S2725). FIG. 38 shows a win / loss lottery table. The winning weight is 8, and the losing weight is 2. When the value of the random number for winning or losing lottery is 0 to 7, it is determined to win, and when the value of the random number for winning or losing lottery is 8 or 9, it is determined to be lost.

  After executing the above-described processing of step S2715, S2719, or S2725, the main CPU 71 stores information indicating the determined win or loss in the win / loss storage area (step S2727).

  Next, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for rearrangement lottery (step S2729). The random value is 10 integer values from 0 to 9.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines a rearrangement pattern with reference to the rearrangement lottery table (step S2731), and ends this subroutine. FIG. 39 shows a rearrangement lottery table.

  When it is determined that the game is won by the processing of steps S2711 to S2725, “win: small → large” and “win: random” in FIG. 39 are referred to. When the random value extracted in the process of step S2729 is 0-2, it is determined as “win: small → large”, and when the random value is 3-9, it is determined as “win: random”. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be lost by the processing of steps S2711 to S2725, “losing: small → large” and “losing: random” in FIG. 39 are referred to. When the random number extracted in the process of step S2729 is 0-2, it is determined as “losing: small → large”, and when the random number is between 3-9, it is determined as “losing: random”. .

  In this manner, whether the teammate character wins or loses is determined in the final round battle effect by the win / loss determination and rearrangement pattern determination processing shown in FIG.

<Sort execution process>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the rearrangement execution process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the rearrangement is determined by the payout determined in step S2421. All the payouts from the first round to the final round have already been determined by the payout lottery process shown in FIG. The rearrangement is determined based on the payout from the first round to the final round, and the execution order from the first round to the final round is rearranged. By this rearrangement process, the execution order of the unit games, that is, the execution order of the battle effect rounds is changed.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not “win: small → large?” Is determined in the process of step S2731 in FIG. 27 (step S2811).

  When determining that “win: small → large” is determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round up to the maximum number of games includes a re-trigger (step S2813).

  When determining that the retrigger is not included, the main CPU 71 rearranges the payouts in ascending order (step S2815). For example, the payouts shown in FIG. 42 are rearranged in ascending order of payouts as shown in FIG.

  When determining that the retrigger is included, the main CPU 71 arranges the payouts other than the retriggered round in ascending order (step S2817). For example, the payouts shown in FIG. 44 are rearranged in ascending order of payouts as shown in FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 46, the retrigger 10-round payout (90) and the 15-round payout (100) are returned to the original round positions.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that “win: small → large” is not determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether “win: random” is determined (step S2819).

  When determining that “win: random” is determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round up to the maximum number of games includes a re-trigger (step S2821).

  When determining that the retrigger is not included, the main CPU 71 rearranges the payouts in ascending order (step S2823). This is the same as FIG. 42 and FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the number of rounds to be moved by lottery (step S2825).

  FIG. 47 is a moving round number lottery table. In the movement round number lottery table, the number of rounds to move according to the number of retriggers is defined.

  When the number of retriggers is 0, the number of rounds to move is 2 or 3, and the weight is 50 respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 1, the number of rounds to move is 2, 3 or 4, and the weights are 25, 25 and 50, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 2, the number of rounds to move is 3, 4 or 5, and the weights are 25, 25 and 50, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 3, the number of rounds to move is 4, 5 or 6, and the weights are 25, 25 and 50, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 4, the number of rounds to move is 5, 6 or 7, and the weights are 25, 25 and 50, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 5, the number of rounds to move is 6, 7 or 10, and the weights are 25, 50 and 25, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 6, the number of rounds to move is 7, 10, or 12, and the weights are 50, 25, and 25, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 7, the number of rounds to move is 7, 10 or 12, and the weights are 25, 50 and 25, respectively.

  When the number of retriggers is 8, the number of rounds to move is 10, 12 or 15, and the weights are 25, 50 and 25, respectively.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines from the first round to the number of rounds determined in step S2825 as the movement round (step S2827).

  For example, if the number of rounds to be moved is determined to be 3 in the process of step S2825, the first to third rounds are the targets of movement in the process of step S2827. Specifically, the three rounds of the first round, the second round, and the third round shown in FIG. 48 are set as movement targets and are set as movement rounds (FIG. 49A). From the fourth round onward, it is not a target of movement (FIG. 49 (b)).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the movement destination of the movement round determined by the process of step S2827 by lottery processing (step S2829).

  For example, by lottery processing, the first round is determined between the seventh and eighth rounds, the second round is determined between the eighth and ninth rounds, and the third round is determined as the first round. It is determined between the 5th and 6th rounds.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the movement round to the movement destination determined by the process of step S2829 (step S2831).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the first round moves between the seventh and eighth rounds, the second round moves between the eighth and ninth rounds, and the fifth and eighth rounds. The third round moves between the six rounds.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process of step S2821 that the retrigger is included, first, the main CPU 71 arranges payouts other than the retriggered round in ascending order (step S2833). For example, as shown in FIG. 51, the re-triggered 10th and 15th rounds are sorted in descending order of payout.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the number of rounds to be moved by lottery (step S2835). This process is the same process as step S2825 described above, and is determined with reference to the movement round number lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines from the first round to the number of rounds determined in step S2825 as the movement round (step S2837). This process is the same process as step S2827 described above.

  For example, if the number of rounds to be moved is determined to be 5 in the process of step S2835, the first to fifth rounds are targeted for movement in the process of step S2837. Specifically, the five rounds of the first round, the second round, the third round, the fourth round, and the fifth round shown in FIG. The rounds after the sixth round and the retrigger round are not targeted for movement (FIG. 52B).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the destination of the movement round determined by the process of step S2837 by lottery processing (step S2839).

  For example, by lottery processing, the first round is determined between the eleventh round and the twelfth round, the second round is determined between the eighteenth round and the nineteenth round, and the third round is determined as the first round. Determined between the 6th and 7th rounds, the 4th round is determined between the 9th and 11th rounds, and the 5th round is determined between the 16th and 17th rounds. The

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the movement round to the movement destination determined by the process of step S2829 (step S2841).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the first round is moved between the eleventh and twelfth rounds, the second round is moved between the eighteenth and nineteenth rounds, and the sixth and The third round is moved between the seven rounds, the fourth round is moved between the ninth and eleventh rounds, and the fifth round is moved between the sixteenth and seventeenth rounds. Since the retrigger round is returned to the original position, the tenth and fifteenth rounds are returned to the original positions as shown in FIG.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process of step S2819 that it has been determined that it is not “win: random”, the main CPU 71 determines whether it has been determined “loss: small → large” (step S2911).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that “losing: small → large” has been determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round up to the maximum number of games includes a re-trigger (step S2913).

  When determining that the retrigger is not included, the main CPU 71 rearranges the payouts in ascending order (step S2915). For example, the payouts shown in FIG. 54 are rearranged in ascending order of payouts as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the first zero payout to the final round (step S2917). For example, as shown in FIG. 55, the fourth round which is the first zero payout is moved to the final round as shown in FIG.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the retrigger is included in the determination process of step S2913, the main CPU 71 arranges the payouts other than the retriggered round in ascending order (step S2919). For example, the payouts shown in FIG. 57 are rearranged in ascending order of payouts as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the first zero payout to the final round (step S2921). For example, as shown in FIG. 58, the fourth round, which is the first zero payout, is moved to the final round as shown in FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 60, the 10th round payout (90) and the 15th round payout (100) of the retrigger are returned to the original round positions.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that “losing: small → large” is not determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not “losing: random” is determined (step S2923).

  When determining that “losing: random” is determined, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round up to the maximum number of games includes retrigger (step S2925).

  When determining that the retrigger is not included, the main CPU 71 sorts the payouts in ascending order (step S2927). For example, the payouts shown in FIG. 42 are rearranged in ascending order of payouts as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the first zero payout to the final round (step S2929). For example, as shown in FIG. 61, the first round which is the first zero payout is moved to the final round as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the number of rounds to be moved by lottery (step S2931). This process is the same as the above-described steps S2825 and S2835, and is determined with reference to the movement round number lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines from the first round to the number of rounds determined in step S2931 as moving rounds (step S2933). This process is the same process as steps S2827 and S2837 described above.

  For example, when the number of rounds to be moved is determined to be 3 in the process of step S2931, the current head round from the second round to the fifth round is set as a movement target in the process of step S2933. As described above, since the first round, which is the first zero payout, has moved to the final round, the current first round is the second round. Specifically, the three rounds of the second round, the third round, and the fourth round shown in FIG. The fifth and subsequent rounds are not targeted for movement (FIG. 63 (b)).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the movement destination of the movement round determined by the process of step S2933 by lottery processing (step S2935).

  For example, by lottery processing, the second round is determined between the eighth and ninth rounds, the third round is determined between the ninth and tenth rounds, and the fourth round is It is determined between the sixth round and the seventh round.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the movement round to the movement destination determined by the process of step S2935 (step S2937).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 64, the second round moves between the eighth round and the ninth round, the third round moves between the ninth round and the tenth round, and the sixth round and the eighth round. The fourth round moves between 7 rounds.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process of step S2925 that the retrigger is included, first, the main CPU 71 arranges the payouts other than the retriggered round in ascending order (step S2939). For example, as shown in FIG. 65, the re-triggered 10th and 15th rounds are sorted in descending order of payout.

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the first zero payout to the final round (step S2941). For example, as shown in FIG. 65, the first round which is the first zero payout is moved to the final round as shown in FIG. This process is the same process as step S2929 described above.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the number of rounds to be moved by lottery (step S2943). This process is the same as the above-described step S2931, and is determined with reference to the moving round number lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines from the first round to the number of rounds determined in step S2943 as moving rounds (step S2945). This process is the same process as steps S2827, S2837, and S2933 described above.

  For example, if the number of rounds to be moved is determined to be 5 in the process of step S2943, the second to sixth rounds that are the current first round are targeted for movement in the process of step S2945. As described above, since the first round, which is the first zero payout, has moved to the final round, the current first round is the second round. Specifically, the five rounds of the second round, the third round, the fourth round, the fifth round, and the sixth round shown in FIG. Rounds after the seventh round are not targeted for movement (FIG. 67 (b)).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the movement destination of the movement round determined by the process of step S2945 by lottery processing (step S2947).

  For example, by lottery processing, the second round is determined between the twelfth round and the thirteenth round, the third round is determined between the nineteenth round and the twentieth round, and the fourth round is determined as the first round. 7th and 8th rounds are determined, 5th round is determined between 11th and 12th rounds, and 6th round is determined between 17th and 18th rounds. The

  Next, the main CPU 71 moves the movement round to the movement destination determined by the process of step S2947 (step S2949).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 68, the second round moves between the twelfth round and the thirteenth round, the third round moves between the nineteenth round and the twentieth round, and the seventh round and the first round. The fourth round moves between the eight rounds, the fifth round moves between the eleventh and twelfth rounds, and the sixth round moves between the seventeenth and eighteenth rounds. Since the retrigger round is returned to the original position, the tenth round and the fifteenth round are returned to the original positions as shown in FIG.

  In this way, except for exceptions such as retrigger, in principle, as the battle effect progresses, the payouts are rearranged so as to gradually increase, so that the battle effect can be executed so that the sense of expectation gradually increases.

<Winning effect decision processing>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the winning effect determination process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As described above, three kinds of characters such as miscellaneous soldiers, spears, and generals appear in the battle effect of the present embodiment. When general 2 appears, four types of enemy characters, miscellaneous soldiers, spears, generals, and general 2 appear.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, when the teammate character defeats one type of enemy character, a winning effect that a stronger next enemy character appears is performed. The winning effect is not always executed, but is determined by the winning effect determining process shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the winning effect is determined by a dividend from the first round to the final round, the number of rounds, the establishment of retriggers, and the like. Enemy character ranks up by winning winning. In the following processing, determination is made sequentially from the first round to the final round.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a round after the second round (step S3011).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a round after the second round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the payout in the round exceeds three times the BET amount (step S3013).

  When determining that the payout in the round exceeds three times the BET amount, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of remaining rounds including the retrigger is three or more (step S3015).

  When determining that the number of remaining rounds including the retrigger is three or more, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round is a retrigger occurrence round (step S3017).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the round is not a retrigger occurrence round, the main CPU 71 determines to execute the first winning effect (step S3019).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the number of rounds for which the first winning effect is executed (step S3021), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process in step S3011 that the round is not the second round or later, the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process in step S3013 that the payout in the round does not exceed three times the BET amount. If it is determined in S3015 that the remaining number of rounds including the retrigger is not more than 3 rounds, or if it is determined in Step S3017 that the round is a retrigger occurrence round, the first win is won. It is determined whether or not it is already determined that the effect is executed (step S3023).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is after it has already been determined to execute the first winning effect, it determines whether or not the payout in the round exceeds five times the BET amount (step S3025).

  When determining that the payout in the round exceeds five times the BET amount, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not two or more rounds have passed since the first winning effect (step S3027).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that two or more rounds have passed since the first winning effect, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of remaining rounds including the retrigger is two or more (step S3029).

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the round is a retrigger occurrence round (step S3031).

  When determining that the round is not the retrigger occurrence round, the main CPU 71 determines to execute the second winning effect (step S3033).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the number of rounds for executing the second winning effect (step S3035), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process in step S3023 that it has not been determined to execute the first win effect, it is determined in the determination process in step S3025 that the dividend in the round does not exceed five times the BET amount. When it is determined in step S3027 that two or more rounds have not elapsed since the first winning effect, it is determined in step S3029 that the remaining number of rounds including the retrigger is not two or more. When the determination process in step S3031 determines that the round is a retrigger occurrence round, this subroutine is terminated.

<Enemy character decision processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart of enemy character determination processing in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the battle effect of the present embodiment, enemy characters such as miscellaneous soldiers, spears, generals, and generals 2 appear. The enemy character to appear is determined by the enemy character determination process.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first round from the number of games described in FIG. 24 (step S3111).

  When determining that it is the first round, the main CPU 71 determines a miscellaneous soldier as an enemy character (step S3113), and ends this subroutine.

  When determining that it is not the first round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the enemy physical strength is zero (step S3115).

  When determining that the enemy physical strength is zero, the main CPU 71 determines whether the enemy character is currently a miscellaneous soldier (step S3117).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the enemy character is currently a miscellaneous character, the main CPU 71 determines that the trap is an enemy character (step S3119), and ends this subroutine.

  When determining that the enemy character is not a miscellaneous character, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the enemy character is currently a samurai (step S3121).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the enemy character is currently a samurai, the main CPU 71 determines the general as an enemy character (step S3123), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the enemy physical strength is not zero in the determination processing in step S3115 or when the determination processing in step S3121 determines that the enemy character is not a spear, the main CPU 71 is currently a general and a retrigger round. It is determined whether or not (step S3125).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the enemy character is currently a general and is a retrigger round, the main CPU 71 determines the general 2 as an enemy character (step S3127), and ends this subroutine.

  The main CPU 71 immediately ends this subroutine when it is determined that the enemy character is not a general or is not a retrigger round.

<Enemy character physical strength determination process>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart of enemy character physical strength determination processing in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the first round is started from the number of games described in FIG. 24 (step S3211).

  When determining that it is the start of the first round, the main CPU 71 sets the physical strength of the enemy character to the maximum (step S3213), and ends this subroutine.

  When determining that it is not the start of the first round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the next enemy character appears by winning (step S3215).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the next enemy character appears due to winning, the main CPU 71 sets the physical strength of the enemy character to the maximum (step S3213), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the next enemy character does not appear due to winning, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the next enemy character appears due to retrigger (step S3217).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the next enemy character appears by retrigger, the main CPU 71 sets the physical strength of the enemy character to the maximum (step S3213), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the next enemy character does not appear due to the retrigger, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the winning round has occurred (step S3219).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the winning round has occurred, the main CPU 71 sets the enemy character's physical strength to the minimum (step S3221), and ends the present subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is not the winning round, it determines whether it is the final round and the teammate character (player) wins (step S3223).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is the final round and the teammate character (player) wins, the enemy character's physical strength is set to the minimum (step S3221), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If the main CPU 71 determines that it is not the final round or if the ally character loses, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a retrigger generation round (step S3225).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the retriggering round is in effect, the main CPU 71 sets the enemy character's physical strength to the minimum (step S3221), and ends the present subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is not the retrigger generation round, the main CPU 71 decreases the physical strength of the enemy character in accordance with the result of the physical strength calculation process shown in FIG. 33 (step S3227), and ends this subroutine.

  Thus, the physical strength of the enemy character can be reduced by winning or retriggering.

<Physical strength calculation process>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the physical strength calculation process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the following processing, determination is made sequentially from the first round to the final round. In this process, the physical strength of the teammate character and the physical strength of the enemy character in each round from the first round to the final round are calculated.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is no winning between the first round and the final round (step S3311).

  When determining that there is no winning until the final round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the teammate character wins in the final round (step S3313).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the teammate character wins in the final round, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3315), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the teammate character is defeated in the final round, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of defeating the enemy shown in FIG. 35 (step S3317), and ends this subroutine.

  When determining that there is a winning until the final round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a miscellaneous soldier appears and wins (step S3319).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a miscellaneous soldier appears and wins, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3321), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the miscellaneous soldiers appear and does not win, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the miscellaneous soldiers appear and wins at the time of retriggering (step S3323).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a trooper appears and will win at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3325), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a miscellaneous soldier appears and does not win at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a miscellaneous soldier appears and retriggers and wins somewhere after the retrigger (step S3327).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a miscellaneous soldier appears and retriggers and wins somewhere after the retrigger, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3329). finish.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a trooper appears and retriggers and does not win somewhere after the retrigger, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a spear appears and wins (step S3331).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a spear appears and wins, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3333), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a kite appears and does not win, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a kite appears and wins at the time of retriggering (step S3335).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a trap appears and wins at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a physical strength determination process for winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3337), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a kite appears and does not win at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a kite appears and retriggers and wins somewhere after the retrigger (step S3339).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a trap appears and retriggers and wins somewhere after the retrigger, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of losing the enemy shown in FIG. 35 (step S3341), and this subroutine is executed. finish.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not a general appears and wins when it is determined that a kite appears and is retriggered, and that it will not win somewhere after the retrigger (step S3343).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the general appears and wins, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of winning the enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3345), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the general appears and does not win, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the general appears and wins at the time of retriggering (step S3347).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a general appears and wins at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 calls and executes a physical strength determination process for winning an enemy shown in FIG. 34 (step S3349), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the general appears and does not win at the time of retrigger, the main CPU 71 determines whether the general appears and loses (step S3351).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the general appears and loses, the main CPU 71 calls and executes the physical strength determination process in the case of losing to the enemy shown in FIG. 35 (step S3353), and ends this subroutine. When the main CPU 71 determines that the general appears and does not lose, the main CPU 71 immediately ends this subroutine.

<Health determination process for winning enemies>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the physical strength determination process when the enemy of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is won.

<Determining enemy health>
Next, the main CPU 71 classifies the payouts into ranks and counts them (step S3415).

  Specifically, the value obtained by multiplying the BET by a predetermined magnification is compared with the payout, and is classified into five ranks, and the number of payouts of each rank is counted in all rounds. For example, as shown in FIG. 81, when the payout is 0, the rank is 0. When the payout is 2 times or less of the BET, the rank is 1 and the payout is 5 times or less of the BET. The rank is set to 2, if the payout is not more than 10 times the BET, the rank is set to 3, and if the payout is greater than 10 times the BET, the rank is set to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 71 calculates the total value of the rank count values (step S3417).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 82, the first round payout is 0, the second round payout is 0, the third round payout is 5, the fourth round payout is 10, The dividend of 5 rounds is 20, the dividend of 6th round is 0, the dividend of 7th round is 50, the dividend of 8th round is 120, the dividend of 9th round is 150, It is assumed that the dividend for 10 rounds is 450. In this case, since the payout in the first round is 0, the rank is 0. Since the dividend in the second round is 0, the rank is 0. Since the payout in the third round is 5, the rank is 1. Since the dividend in the fourth round is 10, the rank is 1. Since the payout of the fifth round is 20, the rank is 1. Since the sixth round payout is 0, the rank is 0. Since the dividend for the seventh round is 50, the rank is 1. Since the dividend for the eighth round is 120, the rank is 2. Since the 9th round payout is 150, the rank is 2. Since the dividend for the 10th round is 450, the rank is 3. Therefore, the total value of the rank count values in this case is 11.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines a correction value (step S3419).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 83, the three correction values 0, 1, and 2 are determined by lottery processing with equal probability. As shown in FIG. 82, the rank of the 10th round, which is the final round, is 3, and the value 2 obtained by subtracting 1 from 3 is set as the maximum correction value, and the integer value in the range of 0 to 2 is determined as the correction value. To do. For example, if the rank of the final round is 9, a value 8 obtained by subtracting 1 from 9 is set as the maximum correction value, and an integer value in the range of 0 to 8 is determined as the correction value.

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts the correction value from the total value (step S3421).

  For example, when the correction value 2 is determined by lottery processing in the example shown in FIG. 82, the correction value 2 is subtracted from the rank total value 11 to be 9.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the subtracted value as enemy physical strength (step S3423).

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 82, 9 calculated in the process of step S3421 is determined as enemy physical strength.

  Next, in a round in which the payout is not zero, the main CPU 71 subtracts the rank value from the current enemy physical strength and determines the enemy physical strength in that round (step S3425).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 84, in a round in which the payout is not zero, the enemy physical strength is determined so as to decrease by the rank value of the round. Specifically, it is determined as follows. In the first round, 9 calculated in the process of step S3421 is determined as enemy physical strength. In the second round, since the payout of the first round is 0, the enemy physical strength is determined to be 9 without being subtracted. In the third round, the payout in the second round is 0, so the enemy physical strength is determined to be 9 without being subtracted. In the fourth round, since the payout in the third round is 5, the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 8. In the fifth round, the payout in the fourth round is 10, so that the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 7. In the sixth round, since the payout of the fifth round is 20, the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 6. In the seventh round, the payout in the sixth round is 0, so the enemy physical strength is determined to be 6 without being subtracted. In the eighth round, the payout of the seventh round is 50, so that the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 5. In the ninth round, the payout of the eighth round is 120, so that the rank 2 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 3. In the tenth round, the payout in the ninth round is 150, so that the rank 2 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 1. Thus, in this example, enemy strength is 1 in the 10th round of the final round. Depending on the correction value, the enemy health may be negative in the final round.

  The processes in steps S3415 to S3425 described above are processes for determining the enemy character's enemy stamina for each round.

<Determination of power>
Next, the main CPU 71 counts the number of rounds in which the payout is zero among all the rounds (step S3427).

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 82, the rounds in which the payout is zero are three rounds of the first round, the second round, and the sixth round.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines a correction value (step S3429).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 85, five correction values 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are determined by lottery processing with equal probability. Unlike the enemy character's physical strength, the maximum correction value is always 5, and one correction value is determined from the five values 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 by lottery processing.

  Next, the main CPU 71 adds the correction value to the total number counted in the process of step S3427 (step S3431).

  For example, when the correction value 1 is determined by lottery processing in the example shown in FIG. 85, the correction value 1 is added to 3 from the total number of times to be 4.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the added value as the force itself (step S3433).

  For example, 4 calculated in the process of step S3431 is determined as the force itself.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the power in each round so that the power decreases by 1 in a round in which the payout is zero (step S3435).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 86, in the round in which the payout is zero, the power is determined so that the power is decreased by one. Specifically, it is determined as follows. In the first round, 4 calculated in the process of step S3433 is determined as the force itself. In the second round, since the payout in the first round is 0, 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 3. In the third round, since the dividend in the second round is 0, 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 2. In the fourth round, since the payout in the third round is 5, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the fifth round, since the payout in the fourth round is 10, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the sixth round, since the payout in the fifth round is 20, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the seventh round, the payout in the sixth round is 0, so 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 1. In the eighth round, the payout in the seventh round is 50, so the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. In the ninth round, since the payout in the eighth round is 120, the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. In the tenth round, since the payout in the ninth round is 150, the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. Thus, in this example, the power itself is 1 in the tenth round of the final round. Depending on the correction value, the force itself may be zero in the final round.

  The processes of steps S3427 to S3435 described above are processes for determining the own character's own power for each round.

<Health determination process when losing to an enemy>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart of physical strength determination processing in the case of losing an enemy of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

<Determining enemy health>
Next, the main CPU 71 classifies the dividends into ranks and counts them (step S3515).

  Specifically, the value obtained by multiplying the BET by a predetermined magnification is compared with the payout, and is classified into five ranks, and the number of payouts of each rank is counted in all rounds. For example, as shown in FIG. 87, when the payout is 0, the rank is 0, and when the payout is less than 3 times the BET, the rank is set to 1 and the payout is less than 10 times the BET. The rank is set to 2, if the payout is less than 25 times the BET, the rank is set to 3, and if the payout is 25 times or more the BET, the rank is set to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 71 calculates the total value of the rank count values (step S3517).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 88, the dividend for the first round is 0, the dividend for the second round is 0, the dividend for the third round is 5, the dividend for the fourth round is 10, The dividend of 5 rounds is 20, the dividend of 6th round is 0, the dividend of 7th round is 50, the dividend of 8th round is 120, the dividend of 9th round is 150, It is assumed that a 10-round dividend is zero. In this case, since the payout in the first round is 0, the rank is 0. Since the dividend in the second round is 0, the rank is 0. Since the payout in the third round is 5, the rank is 1. Since the dividend in the fourth round is 10, the rank is 1. Since the payout of the fifth round is 20, the rank is 1. Since the sixth round payout is 0, the rank is 0. Since the dividend for the seventh round is 50, the rank is 1. Since the dividend for the eighth round is 120, the rank is 2. Since the 9th round payout is 150, the rank is 2. Since the 10th round payout is 0, the rank is 0. Therefore, the total value of the rank count values in this case is 8.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines a correction value (step S3519).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 89, four correction values 1, 2, 3, and 4 are determined by lottery processing with equal probability.

  Next, the main CPU 71 adds the correction value to the total value (step S3521).

  For example, when the correction value 2 is determined by lottery processing in the example shown in FIG. 89, the correction value 2 is added to the rank total value 8 to be 10.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the added value as enemy physical strength (step S3523).

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 89, 10 calculated in the process of step S3521 is determined as enemy physical strength.

  Next, in a round in which the payout is not zero, the main CPU 71 determines the enemy physical strength in the round by subtracting the current enemy physical strength by the rank value (step S3525).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 90, in a round in which the payout is not zero, the enemy physical strength is determined so as to decrease by the rank value of the round. Specifically, it is determined as follows. In the first round, 10 calculated in the process of step S3521 is determined as enemy physical strength. In the second round, since the payout in the first round is 0, the enemy physical strength is determined to be 10 without being subtracted. In the third round, the payout in the second round is 0, so the enemy physical strength is determined to be 10 without being subtracted. In the fourth round, since the payout of the third round is 5, the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 9. In the fifth round, the payout of the fourth round is 10, so that the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 8. In the sixth round, since the payout of the fifth round is 20, the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 7. In the seventh round, the payout in the sixth round is 0, so the enemy physical strength is determined to be 7 without being subtracted. In the eighth round, the payout of the seventh round is 50, so that the rank 1 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 6. In the ninth round, the payout of the eighth round is 120, so that the rank 2 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 4. In the tenth round, since the payout of the ninth round is 150, the rank 2 is subtracted and the enemy physical strength is determined to be 2. Thus, in this example, the enemy physical strength is 2 in the 10th round of the final round. Depending on the correction value, enemy health may be zero in the final round.

  The processes in steps S3515 to S3525 described above are processes for determining the enemy character's enemy stamina for each round.

<Determination of power>
Next, the main CPU 71 counts the number of rounds in which the payout is zero among all the rounds (step S3527).

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 88, the rounds in which the payout is zero are four rounds of the first round, the second round, the sixth round, and the tenth round.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the power in each round so that the power is decreased by 1 in the round in which the payout is zero (step S3535).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 91, in the round in which the payout is zero, the power is determined so that the power is reduced by one. Specifically, it is determined as follows. In the first round, 4 calculated in the process of step S3527 is determined as the force itself. In the second round, since the payout in the first round is 0, 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 3. In the third round, since the dividend in the second round is 0, 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 2. In the fourth round, since the payout in the third round is 5, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the fifth round, since the payout in the fourth round is 10, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the sixth round, since the payout in the fifth round is 20, the power itself is determined to be 2 without being subtracted. In the seventh round, the payout in the sixth round is 0, so 1 is reduced and the power itself is determined to be 1. In the eighth round, the payout in the seventh round is 50, so the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. In the ninth round, since the payout in the eighth round is 120, the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. In the tenth round, since the payout in the ninth round is 150, the power itself is determined as 1 without being subtracted. Thus, in this example, the power itself is 1 in the tenth round of the final round. Depending on the correction value, the force itself may be zero in the final round.

  The processes of steps S3527 to S5435 described above are processes for determining the power of the teammate character for each round.

<<< Overview of Battle Production >>>
In the present embodiment, in the feature game mode, during the period from the first unit game (the first round) to the maximum number of unit games (the final round), the ally character and the enemy character are awarded a unit game payout. In response, an effect of battle is executed. The image of the effect to battle is displayed in the symbol display area 141d of the lower display device 141.

  Each time the battle of each round is completed, a rearranged symbol determined by the stop scheduled symbol of the unit game corresponding to the round is displayed on the upper display device 131. The player can confirm that the payout awarded in the unit game matches the result of the battle.

  The physical strength of the ally character and the enemy character increases or decreases according to the battle during the battle. In a unit game (round) with a payout, the enemy character's physical strength is reduced, and in a unit game (round) without a payout, the physical strength of an ally character is reduced.

  Attack battles include single-shot attacks and combos.

<Single Attack S1, Single Attack S2, Single Attack S3>
There are three types of single attacks: single attack S1, single attack S2, and single attack S3, and there is no change in the degree of expectation of dividends for these three attacks. If an ally character's attack hits an enemy character, you get a dividend with a single blow. Further, when the attack of the teammate character is guarded by the enemy character, a payout cannot be obtained and a counterattack is received.

  As shown in FIG. 69, when the attack hits an enemy character and the battle continues, the attack is guarded by the enemy character and further counterattacked by the enemy character. When the battle continues, the attack is guarded by the enemy character, and there is a case where the battle is terminated by receiving a counterattack from the enemy character and defeating the battle.

<Single Attack S, Single Attack M, Single Attack L>
There are three types of single-attack attacks, single-shot attack S, single-shot attack M, and single-shot attack L, and the expectation of the dividend changes. Specifically, the expectation of the dividend increases in the order of single attack S <single attack M <single attack L. When an ally character's attack hits an enemy character, a payout is obtained with a single blow.

  When an enemy character guards an enemy character's attack, a payout cannot be obtained and a counterattack is received. In addition, there is a case where a teammate character's attack hits an enemy character and defeats the enemy, and is ranked up by winning. In the present embodiment, winning and ranking are synonymous.

  As shown in FIG. 70, when the attack hits the enemy character and the battle continues, the attack hits the enemy character, defeats the enemy, and battles. If the attack hits the enemy character and ends up, the enemy is defeated and ranked up, the attack is guarded by the enemy character, and the enemy character counterattacks and the battle continues, There is a case where it is guarded by an enemy character, further counterattacked by the enemy character, defeating the battle and ending.

<Combo A, Combo B, Combo C>
The combo is an effect in which one round is divided into attacks for each of a plurality of combos, and payouts are sequentially obtained according to the number of combos, and a total payout in one round is obtained in the final combo. That is, when all the combos of a plurality of times are completed, it is possible to obtain a payout for one round (another mark game for one time).

  There are three types of combo: combo A, combo B, and combo C. The type of combo is irrelevant to the expected level of dividends.

  Combo A, Combo B, and Combo C have different branch points that lead to a rank-up effect (winning effect) by defeating an enemy in the middle of the combo. In combo A, there is a branch that defeats the enemy character when the fifth-stage combo and the tenth-stage combo hit. In combo B, there is a branch that defeats the enemy character when the 7th combo and the 10th combo hit. In combo C, there is a branch that defeats the enemy character when the third-stage combo and the tenth-stage combo hit.

  Furthermore, in combo A, combo B, and combo C, a maximum of 10 consecutive combos (when the enemy character guards and does not hit) and a maximum of 10 consecutive combos (from the 1st to the 10th) are hit continuously. 11 types) That is, for each of combo A, combo B, and combo C, 11 types of combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, 11 types of combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, and combo C 0 series to combo C There are 11 types of 10 series.

  In the present embodiment, the five-line combo means that the enemy character is continuously hit from the first to the fifth step and is not hit by being guarded by the enemy character at the sixth step. In other words, the n-line combo means that hits are continuously made from the first stage to the nth stage, and not hit by being guarded by the enemy character at the n + 1 stage.

  Therefore, if the combo ends with 9 or fewer, the combo is guarded by the enemy character along the way. When it becomes a 10-line combo, it will hit the enemy character to the end.

  As shown in FIG. 71, combos A, B, and C have various branches.

  The battle may continue by combing 1 to 10 stations.

  Further, the combo A may be completed by combing five or ten consecutive combos, defeating an enemy character and winning the battle. For combo B, there are cases where 7 or 10 combos are used to defeat the enemy character and win the battle to end. In combo C, there are cases where three or ten combos are combined to defeat the enemy character and win the battle to end.

  Further, combo A may be ranked up by defeating enemy characters by combing 5 or 10 combos. In combo B, there are cases where 7 or 10 combos are combined to defeat enemy characters and rank up. In combo C, there are cases in which 3 or 10 combos are combined to defeat enemy characters and rank up.

  In addition, if the battle continues after receiving a counterattack from an enemy character with a 0-unit combo (guarded by an enemy character at the first step), or a 0-unit combo (guarded by an enemy character at the first step), There is a case where the character is counterattacked and defeated in the battle to end.

  Basically, as shown in FIG. 72, when the payout is 0 times the BET, it is a 0-line combo and there is no payout. When the payout is less than twice the BET, it is a 1-4 combo and corresponds to a small payout. When the payout is 5 times or less than the BET, it is a 5-7 continuous combo and corresponds to the medium payout. When the payout is larger than 5 times the BET, the combo is 8 to 10 and corresponds to a large payout.

<Battle production lottery processing>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the battle effect lottery process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As described above, ranking up is synonymous with winning.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a payout, there is no rank up, and it is not the final game (step S3611).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that there is a payout, there is no rank up, and the game is not the final game, the main CPU 71 refers to the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 73 and determines the battle effect by lottery processing (step S3613). In this case, the battle continues after the teammate character's attack hits the enemy character.

  As shown in FIG. 73, the battle effect lottery table defines the weight of each type of battle according to the eleven types of magnitudes of the payout and the multiple of BET.

  There are 11 types of relationships between dividends and multiples of BETs: when dividends are less than 0.25 times BET, when dividends are less than 1.0 times BET, and when dividends are less than 1.5 times BET , When the dividend is less than 2.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 3.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 4.0 times the BET, The payout is less than 7.5 times the BET, the payout is less than 12.5 times the BET, and the payout is less than 25.0 times the BET. And a case where the payout is 25.0 times or more of the BET.

  The types of battles are single attack S1, single attack S2, single attack S3, single attack S, single attack M, single attack L, combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to Combo C 10 series.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that there is no payout, a rank-up, or a final game, the main CPU 71 determines whether there is no payout and there is a next round (step S3615).

  When determining that there is no payout and there is the next round, the main CPU 71 refers to the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 74 and determines the battle effect by lottery processing (step S3617). In this case, after the teammate character's attack is guarded by the enemy character, the teammate character receives a counterattack from the enemy character and continues the battle.

  As shown in FIG. 74, the battle effect lottery table defines the weight of each type of battle according to the payout.

  The types of battles are single attack S1, single attack S2, single attack S3, single attack S, single attack M, single attack L, combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to Combo C 10 series.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that there is a payout or that there is no next round, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a rank increase occurs (step S3619).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a rank increase occurs, the main CPU 71 refers to the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 75 and determines the battle effect by lottery processing (step S3621). In this case, after the teammate character's attack hits the enemy character, the enemy character is defeated and a rank-up effect (winning effect) is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 75, the battle effect lottery table defines the weight of each type of battle according to 11 types of payout and multiples of BET.

  There are 11 types of relationships between dividends and multiples of BETs: when dividends are less than 0.25 times BET, when dividends are less than 1.0 times BET, and when dividends are less than 1.5 times BET , When the dividend is less than 2.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 3.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 4.0 times the BET, The payout is less than 7.5 times the BET, the payout is less than 12.5 times the BET, and the payout is less than 25.0 times the BET. And a case where the payout is 25.0 times or more of the BET.

  The types of battles are single attack S1, single attack S2, single attack S3, single attack S, single attack M, single attack L, combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to Combo C 10 series.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that no rank up occurs, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the battle victory has ended in the final game (step S3623).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the battle victory has ended in the final game, the main CPU 71 refers to the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 76 to determine the battle effect by lottery processing (step S3625). In this case, after the teammate character's attack hits the enemy character, the enemy character is defeated and the battle is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 76, the battle effect lottery table defines the weight of each type of battle according to eleven types of payout and BET multiples.

  There are 11 types of relationships between dividends and multiples of BETs: when dividends are less than 0.25 times BET, when dividends are less than 1.0 times BET, and when dividends are less than 1.5 times BET , When the dividend is less than 2.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 3.0 times the BET, when the dividend is less than 4.0 times the BET, The payout is less than 7.5 times the BET, the payout is less than 12.5 times the BET, and the payout is less than 25.0 times the BET. And a case where the payout is 25.0 times or more of the BET.

  The types of battles are single attack S1, single attack S2, single attack S3, single attack S, single attack M, single attack L, combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to Combo C 10 series.

  Next, when determining that the battle victory has not ended in the final game, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the battle has been defeated in the final game (step S3627).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the battle has been defeated in the final game, the main CPU 71 refers to the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 77 to determine the battle effect by lottery processing (step S3629). In this case, after the attack of the teammate character is guarded by the enemy character, the teammate character is defeated by the counterattack of the enemy character, and the battle is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 77, the battle effect lottery table defines the weight of each type of battle according to the payout.

  The types of battles are single attack S1, single attack S2, single attack S3, single attack S, single attack M, single attack L, combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to Combo C 10 series.

  The main CPU 71 executes the above-described steps S3613, S3617, S3621, S3625, and S3629, or when it is determined in the determination process of step S3627 that the battle is not over in the final game, the combo effect lottery process shown in FIG. Is read and executed (step S3631), and this subroutine is terminated. When combo A 0 series to combo A 10 series, combo B 0 series to combo B 10 series, combo C 0 series to combo C 10 series are selected by the lottery processing by the battle production lottery table described above, combo production By the lottery process, the specific contents of the combo are determined.

<Combo production lottery processing>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the combo effect lottery process of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. When a combo is selected in the battle, the dividend of the round is divided into the number of combos and displayed so that each combo is won.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a 2-9 continuous combo that is not ranked up and is not the final game (step S3711).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is not the final game, not the final game, but the 2-9 continuous combo, the main CPU 71 divides the payout in the round by the number of combos (step S3713).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the quotient of division as a payout for each combo (step S3715).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether there is a remainder of division (step S3717).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that there is no remainder of division, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that there is a remainder of division, the main CPU 71 adds the remainder to any combo (step S3719) and ends this subroutine. The combo for adding the surplus can be determined randomly by lottery processing or the like.

  For example, if the payout is 86 in a triple combo, the process of step S3713 results in 86 ÷ 3 = 28 less 2, the quotient is 28, and the remainder is 2. When the second combo among the triple combos is selected as a combo that adds a surplus, the payout for the second combo is 28 + 2 = 30. As a result, as shown in FIG. 78, the payout of the first combo is 28, the payout of the second combo is 30, and the payout of the third combo is 28.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in the determination process of step S3711 that the rank is up, is the final game, or is not a 2-9 continuous combo, the main CPU 71 determines whether the rank is up (step S3721).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the rank is not increased, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is the final game (step S3723).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the game is not the final game, the main CPU 71 determines whether the ten-combo combo is selected (step S3725).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the combo is not a 10-line combo, this subroutine is terminated.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that it is ranked up in the determination process of step S3721, when it is determined that it is the final game in the determination process of step S3723, and when it is determined that it is a 10-line combo in the determination process of step S3725, Is determined by lottery (step S3727).

  For example, referring to a table as shown in FIG. 79, the addition number is determined by lottery processing. In the table shown in FIG. 79, three types of addition numbers 1, 2, and 4 are determined with equal probability.

  Next, the main CPU 71 divides the round payout by (the number of combos + the number of additions) (step S3729).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the quotient of division as a payout for each combo (step S3731).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether there is a remainder of division (step S3733).

  When determining that there is a division remainder, the main CPU 71 adds the remainder to any combo except the final combo (step S3735). The combo for adding the surplus can be determined randomly by lottery processing or the like.

  After executing the processing of step S3735 or when determining that there is no remainder of division, the main CPU 71 adds the remaining amount to the final combo (step S3737) and ends this subroutine. The remaining amount is a dividend obtained by subtracting the total dividend from the first combo to the combo immediately before the final combo from the total dividend of this round.

  For example, when the payout is 825 with 10 consecutive combos, 4 is determined as the addition number by the process of step S3727, and 825 ÷ (10 + 4) = 58 is more than 13 by the process of step S3729. In this case, the addition number 4 is added to 10 of the 10-line combo, and 825 ÷ 14 is calculated. As a result, the quotient is 58 and the remainder is 13. If the third combo out of the ten consecutive combos is selected as a combo that adds a surplus, the payout for the third combo is 58 + 13 = 71. For the first to ninth combos other than the third combo, the quotient 58 is a dividend. Further, the dividend of the 10th combo of the final combo is the remaining 290. The rest can be calculated as 825-71-8 × 58 = 290.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 80, the first combo, the second combo, and the fourth to ninth combo payouts are 58, the third combo payout is 71, and the tenth combo payout is 290.

<< Examples of battle production >>
92A to D to 111A to 111D are diagrams showing examples of battle effects. In each of FIGS. 92A to D to 111A to 111D, the upper image is an image displayed on the upper display device 131, and the lower image is an image displayed on the lower display device 141.

<Transition from base game mode to feature game mode>
As shown in FIGS. 92A to 92D, in the base game mode, the upper display device 131 displays a certain effect image of a character image and characters such as “BATTLE NINJA”. On the lower display device 141, five video reels 3a to 3e are displayed. In the lower display device 141, the unit game in the base game mode is displayed by the five video reels 3a to 3e.

  As shown in FIG. 92A, all of the five video reels 3a to 3e are scroll-displayed on the lower display device 141.

  As shown in FIG. 92B, the video reel 3a is stopped, and the trigger symbol FEATURE of the video reel 3a is stopped and displayed in the upper middle stage (second stage). In the example of the battle effect, FEATURE is displayed with a symbol “BATTLE FEATURE”.

  As shown in FIG. 92C, the video reels 3b to 3d are stopped and displayed, and the trigger symbol FEATURE of the video reel 3c is stopped and displayed on the upper middle stage (second stage).

  As shown in FIG. 92D, the video reel 3e is stopped and the trigger symbol FEATURE of the video reel 3e is stopped and displayed on the upper middle stage (second stage). Thus, the FEATURE of the three video reels 3a, 3c, 3e is stopped and displayed in the upper middle stage (second stage), and the feature game mode is triggered.

  As shown in FIG. 92D, when all of the five video reels 3a to 3e are stopped, 20 symbols (= 5 × 4 stages) are rearranged on the lower display device 141. Thereby, the result of the unit game in the base game mode is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 93A to 93D, all the five video reels 3a to 3e are displayed in a state of being gradually moved from the lower display device 141 to the upper display device 131 while maintaining a stopped state. As a result, the base game mode ends, and the mode shifts to the feature game mode.

<Starting feature game mode>
As shown in FIG. 94A, in the upper display device 131, all of the five video reels 3a to 3e are cleared, and the original effect image is displayed again.

  At this time, the processing of steps S2311 to S2325 of FIG. 23 is executed, and the lottery, the payout, the rearrangement, the winning, the contents of the effects, etc. of the symbols to be stopped for the battle effect are determined. The battle effect to be described later is the 10th round as the final round, and lottery, payout, and arrangement of all scheduled stop symbols in the 1st round (the 1st unit game) to the 10th round (the 10th unit game). Substitution, winning, and production contents are determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 94B to 95B, the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed on the lower display device 141, and the player can visually recognize that the battle effect is displayed and started in the feature game mode. The character on the player side is a friend character (PLAYER), and the character hostile to the player side is an enemy character (SOLDIER).

  In the following, steps S2329 to S2337 in FIG. 23 are executed.

<Battle production in the first round>
As shown in FIG. 95C, “ROUND 1 FIGHT!” Is displayed and the first round starts. When the battle effect is started, a numerical value indicating the number of rounds and the payout in the round is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141. On the upper left side, a display area of “BET” indicating the number of BETs is formed. On the upper right side, a display area of “WIN” indicating the obtained payout is formed. Below the “BET” display area, a gauge (PLAYER section) indicating the physical strength of the teammate character is displayed. Below the display area of “WIN”, a gauge (SOLDIER part) indicating the physical strength of the enemy character is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 95D to 96D, an image in which a teammate character attacks an enemy character is displayed. In the first round, the ally character attacks the enemy character with a sword. As shown in FIG. 96B, it is displayed on the gauge (SOLDIER section) that the physical strength of the enemy character has decreased slightly. As shown in FIGS. 96C and 96D, when the enemy character loses, a character “7” indicating a payout is displayed near the enemy character. As shown in FIG. 97A, the fact that the payout 7 is obtained in the first round is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141. As shown in FIG. 97B, 7 indicating the payout is displayed large as “ROUND 1 7 CREDITS”, and 7 indicating the payout gradually moves to the display area of “WIN” as shown in FIG. 97C. Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 97D, the value of WIN is increased from 80 to 87 in the “WIN” display area, indicating that the payout 7 has been added.

  As shown in FIGS. 97C and 97D, the upper display device 131 displays five video reels 3a to 3e, displays 20 symbols in the first round, and displays a winning pattern based on the rearranged symbols. The player is informed that the corresponding payout is 7.

<Battle production of the second round>
As shown in FIG. 98A, “ROUND 2 FIGHT!” Is displayed and the second round starts. When the battle effect of the second round is started, a numerical value indicating the number of rounds and the payout is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141 as in the case of the battle effect of the first round. On the upper left side, a gauge (PLAYER part) indicating the physical strength of the teammate character is displayed. On the upper right side, a gauge (SOLDIER part) indicating the physical strength of the enemy character is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 98A to 99D, images in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character are displayed. In the second round, the teammate character attacks the enemy character by fighting, and a battle effect different from that in the first round is displayed. As shown in FIG. 99C, when the enemy character loses, a character “10” indicating a payout is displayed near the enemy character. As shown in FIG. 99D, the fact that the payout 10 has been obtained in the first round is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141.

  As shown in FIG. 100A, 10 indicating the payout is displayed large as “ROUND 2 10 CREDITS”, and the value of WIN is increased from 87 to 97 and the payout 10 is added as shown in FIG. 100B. It shows that.

  As shown in FIGS. 100A and 100B, five video reels 3 a to 3 e are displayed on the upper display device 131, 20 symbols in the second round are displayed, and a winning pattern based on the rearranged symbols is displayed. The player is notified that the corresponding payout is 10.

  In this example, battle effects such as single attacks S1, S2, S3 and single attacks S, M, L described above are executed in the first round and the second round.

<Battle production in the 3rd to 5th rounds>
As shown in FIG. 100C, “ROUND 3 FIGHT!” Is displayed, the third round is started, and the battle effects of the fourth and fifth rounds are subsequently executed (not shown).

<6th round battle production>
As shown in FIG. 100D, “ROUND 6 FIGHT!” Is displayed, and the sixth round is started. As shown in FIGS. 101A to 101D, an image in which a teammate character attacks an enemy character is displayed. As shown in FIG. 101D, a numerical value indicating the payout 16 is displayed near the enemy character by the attack of the teammate character.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 100D, it is displayed on the gauge (SOLDIER section) that the physical strength of the enemy character has decreased from the third round (FIG. 100C) when the sixth round is started.

  As shown in FIG. 102A, the fact that the payout 16 has been won in the sixth round is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141. As shown in FIG. 102B, an image in which the teammate character further attacks the enemy character is displayed. As shown in FIG. 102B, a numerical value indicating the payout 16 is further displayed near the teammate character due to the further attack of the teammate character. As shown in FIG. 102C, 16 indicating the payout is displayed so as to move gradually. As shown in FIG. 102D, “ROUND 6 32 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that a total of 32 payouts 32 have been obtained in the sixth round.

  As shown in FIG. 102D, an image in which the teammate character further attacks the enemy character is displayed, and a numerical value indicating the payout 16 is further displayed near the enemy character. As shown in FIG. 103A, 16 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move toward the center. As shown in FIG. 103B, “ROUND 6 48 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, indicating that a total of 48 dividends 48 have been obtained in the sixth round.

  As shown in FIG. 103B, an image in which the teammate character further attacks the enemy character is displayed, and a numerical value indicating the payout 16 is further displayed near the enemy character. As shown in FIG. 103C, 16 indicating the payout is displayed so as to move gradually. As shown in FIG. 103D, “ROUND 6 64 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, indicating that a total of 64 dividends have been obtained in the sixth round.

  As shown in FIG. 104A, an image in which the teammate character further attacks the enemy character is displayed, and the numerical value indicating the payout 16 is further displayed in a different color. As shown in FIG. 104B, 16 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center. As shown in FIG. 104C, “ROUND 6 80 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that a total of 80 dividends has been obtained in the sixth round.

  As shown in FIGS. 104D and 105A, the upper display device 131 displays five video reels 3a to 3e, 20 symbols in the sixth round are displayed, and a winning pattern based on the rearranged symbols is displayed. The player is informed that the corresponding payout is 80.

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Subsequently, battle effects of the seventh to ninth rounds are executed (not shown), and as shown in FIG. 105B, “ROUND 10 FIGHT!” Is displayed, and the tenth round is started. As shown in FIGS. 105C to 106B, an image in which a teammate character attacks an enemy character is displayed. As shown in FIG. 106B, a numerical value indicating the payout 20 is displayed near the teammate character due to the attack of the teammate character. As shown in FIG. 106C, 20 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center. As shown in FIG. 106D, “ROUND 10 20 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, indicating that the payout 20 has been obtained in the tenth round.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 105B, when the tenth round is started, the fact that the physical strength of the enemy character has decreased from the sixth round (FIG. 105A) is displayed on the gauge (SOLDIER section).

  As shown in FIG. 106D, an image in which the teammate character further attacks the enemy character is displayed, and a numerical value indicating the payout 20 is further displayed. As shown in FIG. 107A, 20 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center. As shown in FIG. 107B, “ROUND 10 40 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that a total of 40 dividends has been obtained in the tenth round.

  As shown in FIGS. 107C to 108A, an image in which a teammate character attacks an enemy character is displayed. As shown in FIG. 108A, 20 indicating a payout is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 108B and 108C, 20 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center. As shown in FIG. 108D, “ROUND 10 60 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that a total of 60 payouts have been obtained in the tenth round.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 108C, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed, and 20 indicating a payout is displayed. As shown in FIG. 108D, 20 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center. As shown in FIG. 109A, “ROUND 10 80 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that a total of 80 dividends has been obtained in the tenth round.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 109B, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed, and 24 indicating the payout is displayed in a different color. As shown in FIG. 109C, 24 indicating the payout is displayed so as to gradually move to the center.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 109C, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed, and 20 indicating the payout is displayed in a different color. As shown in FIG. 110A, “ROUND 10 144 CREDITS” is displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and it is displayed that the payout 144 has been won in total in the tenth round.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 110B, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 110C, 20 indicating the payout is displayed in a different color. Further, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 110D, 20 indicating the payout is displayed in a different color.

  As shown in FIGS. 111A and 111B, the upper display device 131 displays five video reels 3a to 3e, displays 20 symbols in the tenth round, and pays out corresponding to the rearranged symbols. Is finally 244 to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 111C, “ROUND 10 244 CREDITS” and “YOU WIN” are displayed in the upper center of the lower display device 141, and an image indicating that the player has won in the feature game mode is displayed. As shown in 111D, an image indicating that a total of 701 payouts have been obtained in the feature game mode is displayed.

  In this example, battle effects such as combo A, combo B, and combo C described above are executed in the sixth round and the tenth round. In each round, an image in which a teammate character attacks an enemy character and wins a payout for each combo is displayed for each combo of a plurality of times.

  Thereafter, the feature game mode returns to the base game mode, and the unit game in the base game mode is resumed (not shown).

  In the example described above, the final round is 10 rounds, but the final round can be up to 50 rounds. The content of the battle effect depends on the result such as a dividend, and the type of battle is one shot S1, S2, S3, one shot S, M, L, combo A 0 series to 10 series, combo B 0 series to 10 series Combo C 0 to 10 stations are selected and executed.

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In the above-described example, in the feature game mode, after determining the payout of all unit games including the case where retrigger is generated by the revival lottery process, the battle effect corresponding to the payout (see FIG. 23). A case where step S2331) is executed for each unit game is shown.

  In addition, whenever a unit game is paid out in the feature game mode, a battle effect corresponding to the payout may be executed as the unit game. An effect based on information relating to the payout can be suddenly executed, and an effect that surprises the player can be executed.

  Furthermore, in the feature game mode, after determining payouts for all unit games, effects corresponding to all payouts may be executed in any unit game. Specifically, all the payouts may be displayed as an indication effect before starting the first (initial) unit game in the feature game mode. In this way, the player's expectation can be maintained over the feature game mode.

1 Gaming machine 10 Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e Video reel 71 Main CPU
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Claims (6)

A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display for displaying a game in the base game mode and a unit game in a feature game mode different from the base game mode;
A controller for determining a payout for a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode,
The controller is programmed to perform the following processing.
(E-1-1) a process for determining whether to continue or end the feature game mode in a predetermined number of unit games of the plurality of times;
(E-1-2) A process for determining each payout of all unit games including the unit game to be continued when the feature game mode is continued.
(E-1-3) Processing for producing an effect based on the payout determined in the processing of (E-1-2). The plurality of times is the number of times including a unit game to be continued when the feature game mode is continued,
The controller is
(E-2-1) a process of determining a plurality of unit game payouts in the feature game mode;
(E-2-2) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each time the plurality of unit games are executed, a process of executing an effect based on a payout of the unit game to be executed is executed. The controller is
(E-3-1) a process for determining a payout for all unit games a plurality of times in the feature game mode;
(E-3-2) In any one of the plurality of unit games, a process of executing an effect based on a payout of all the unit games of a plurality of times before starting the unit game is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The controller is
(E-4-1) processing for determining a display order of a plurality of unit games in the feature game mode;
(E-4-2) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein processing for rearranging the display order is executed. The controller is
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein, in the process of (E-4-2), a process of rearranging the display order except for the predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games is executed. . The controller is
5. The process according to claim 4, wherein in the process of (E-4-2), a process of randomly determining a display order of a specific number of unit games different from the predetermined time among the plurality of times of unit games is executed. Gaming machines.

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