JP2022015643A - Gaming machine and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a player with a gaming machine capable of providing a game rich in change of game development and diversity.SOLUTION: In a gaming machine equipped with a control unit and a storage unit, the control unit achieves a display control function for displaying a plurality of symbols 90 in a symbol display region 64 in which a winning line is set when a program stored in the storage unit is executed, a numerical value determination function for determining a numerical value granted to a special symbol 85 included in the symbols, and a privilege granting function for granting a privilege in the amount that the numerical value granted to the special symbol indicates on the winning line when a plurality of special symbols are displayed on the winning line.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present disclosure relates to gaming machines and game control methods.

Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that provides a game. In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the game is started, the number symbols consisting of 0 to 9 are scrolled in the four columns on the left side, the currency unit symbols such as $ and ¥ are scrolled in the one column on the right side, and then. Stop is displayed at. Then, when a combination consisting of a numerical symbol and a currency unit symbol is established on the winning line, it is determined that the prize is won, and the prize for the amount determined by the numerical symbol and the currency unit symbol is paid out.

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2009/0117991

In the game provided by the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since the prize for the amount determined by the number symbol and the currency unit symbol is paid out, the player can intuitively recognize the payout amount. On the other hand, since it is easy for the player to predict the amount of money that can be obtained in the game and the maximum value of the amount that can be obtained cannot be changed, the game development may become monotonous with little change. The present disclosure provides a gaming machine capable of providing a player with a variety of games with a variety of game developments. In addition to this, we will provide a gaming machine in which the player can change the maximum amount of payout that can be obtained.

The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a control unit and a storage unit. By executing the program stored in the storage unit, the control unit realizes a display control function, a numerical value determination function, and a privilege giving function to provide a game. The display control function displays a plurality of symbols in the symbol display area in which the winning line is set. The numerical value determination function determines the numerical value to be given to the special symbol included in the symbol. When a plurality of special symbols are displayed on the winning line, the privilege granting function grants the privilege of the amount given to the special symbol on the winning line.

In this gaming machine, the numerical value given to the special symbol is determined by the numerical value determination function. Then, when a plurality of determined special symbols are displayed on the winning line, a privilege is given. The privilege is the amount that the numerical value given to the special symbol is on the winning line. With such a configuration, the amount that can be earned can be changed by the numerical determination function, thereby preventing the game development from becoming monotonous and providing a diverse game to the player. ..

In one embodiment, the numerical value determination function may randomly determine a numerical value to be given to the special symbol for each game to be provided. In this case, the gaming machine can randomly change the maximum value of the amount that can be obtained on the winning line by the numerical value given to the special symbol for each game.

In one embodiment, the numerical value determination function may randomly select a numerical value to be given to the special symbol from a predetermined numerical value. In this case, the gaming machine can set the maximum value and the minimum value of the amount that can be obtained on the winning line by the numerical value given to the special symbol.

In one embodiment, the numerical determination function may change or modify a predetermined numerical value depending on the amount of bets placed on the game. In this case, the player can change the maximum or minimum value of the amount that can be obtained on the winning line by the numerical value given to the special symbol. This allows the gaming machine to give players new motivations when choosing the amount of betting.

In one embodiment, the numerical determination function may change or modify a predetermined numerical value so that the larger the amount of betting, the larger the numerical value can be given to the special symbol. In this case, the gaming machine allows the player to select the maximum amount that can be earned.

In one embodiment, the numerical value determination function may randomly determine a numerical value to be given to the special symbol that may be displayed at the head of the winning line, and may give a predetermined numerical value to the remaining special symbol. The number given to the special symbol that can be displayed at the beginning of the winning line is an important number in determining the amount of benefits. This gaming machine randomly determines only the numerical value given to the special symbol that can be displayed at the beginning of the winning line, so that the numerical value given to the special symbol is on the winning line in a manner that is easy for the player to understand. Can be presented.

In one embodiment, the predetermined number can be zero. In this case, the gaming machine can present the amount of money given to the special symbol on the winning line in a manner that is easier for the player to understand.

In one embodiment, the privilege granting function grants a privilege of the amount of the numerical value given to the adjacently displayed special symbols when a predetermined number or more of special symbols are displayed adjacent to each other on the winning line. You may. In this case, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention to the special symbol stopping adjacently in addition to the special symbol stopping on the winning line.

In one embodiment, the display control function may display a plurality of symbols displayed on the winning line in order from the beginning of the winning line. In this case, the amount of the privilege is increased by at least one digit each time the number of special symbols lined up from the beginning of the winning line increases. Therefore, the increase in benefits due to the addition and stop of a special symbol can be expressed in a simple manner that is easy for the player to understand.

The game control method according to another aspect of the present disclosure is carried out in a gaming machine including a control unit and a storage unit, and the control unit executes a program stored in the storage unit to set a symbol of a winning line. A display control step that displays multiple symbols in the display area, a numerical value determination step that determines the numerical value to be assigned to the special symbol included in the symbol, and a numerical value determination step that is assigned to the special symbol when multiple special symbols are displayed on the winning line. It includes carrying out a privilege granting step of granting a privilege of the amount that the numerical value is made on the winning line.

In this game control method, the numerical value given to the special symbol is determined by the numerical value determination step. Then, when a plurality of the determined special symbols are displayed on the winning line, the amount of the numerical value given to the special symbol on the winning line is given as a privilege. According to such a configuration, the amount that can be obtained can be changed by the numerical determination function, thereby preventing the game development from becoming monotonous and providing a variety of games to the player.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a player with a variety of games with a variety of game developments. In addition to this, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player can change the maximum value of the payout amount that can be obtained.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram of the display area of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the virtual reel set at the time of a normal game. Details of the symbols shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the virtual reel set at the time of a free game. (A) It is a figure which shows an example of the pay line set in the display area of FIG. (B) It is a figure which showed an example of the group of the setting button of the operation part. (C) It is a table which shows the relationship between the number of lines, the number of bets and the total bet amount. It is a drawing which shows the structure of the program and data stored in the memory of FIG. It is a drawing which shows the structure of the program and data stored in the memory of FIG. It is a drawing which shows the structure of the game application program of FIG. This is an example of a numeric symbol table. It is a drawing which shows the structure of the system application program of FIG. It is a part of the flowchart explaining the algorithm used at the time of operation of the gaming machine in a game which concerns on embodiment. It is a part of the flowchart explaining the algorithm used at the time of operation of the gaming machine in a game which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which showed one aspect of the display area of a gaming machine in a game. It is a figure which showed one aspect of the display area of a gaming machine in a game.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. The gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 may receive a predetermined game value from a player, generate a game result, and provide a payout to the player according to the game result and the pay table. The game provided by the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a video slot game, and the gaming machine 10 provides a normal game and a free game. Free games are offered when certain conditions are met. In a normal game and a free game, the symbols displayed in the display area constitute a combination of symbols that is the result of the game, and the winning combination is determined by the combination.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a display 16 and a cabinet 12. The cabinet 12 also houses a control unit 22 (see FIG. 2) that controls the components of the gaming machine 10.

The display 16 is a flat panel display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device. The display 16 provides a game screen to the player by being controlled via the control unit 22. Illuminations 36 may be provided around the display 16 to provide decorative lighting.

The cabinet 12 is arranged below the display 16. The cabinet 12 is provided with a control panel 18 so as to project forward in front of the cabinet 12. The control panel 18 is provided with a player tracking unit 20, a speaker 26, a bill / ticket identification unit 28, a printer unit 30, and an operation unit 32.

The player tracking unit 20 includes a card reader that recognizes a player identification card, a display that presents data to the player, and a keypad that accepts input by the player. By cooperating with the control unit 22 or an external system, the player tracking unit 20 reads the information recorded on the player identification card inserted into the card reader by the player and communicates with that information and / or the external system. The acquired information is displayed on the display. In addition, input from the player is received by the keypad, the display is modified according to the input, and communication with the external system is performed as needed.

Speakers 26 are provided on the left and right sides of the control panel 18. The speaker 26 provides sound to the player by being controlled via the control unit 22.

The bill / ticket identification unit 28 may be housed in the cabinet 12 with the insertion opening into which the bill / ticket is inserted exposed. Inside the insertion slot, an identification unit for identifying bills / tickets with various sensors is provided. A bill / ticket storage unit is provided on the output port side of the identification unit. The bill / ticket identification unit 28 receives the bill / ticket (including the voucher and the coupon) which is the game value, identifies it as the game value, and notifies the control unit 22.

The printer unit 30 may be housed in the cabinet 12 with the ticket output port from which the ticket is output exposed. A printing unit for printing predetermined information on printing paper is provided inside the ticket output port, and an accommodating unit for accommodating printing paper is provided on the paper entrance side of the printing unit. The printer unit 30 prints information on paper under the control of the control unit 22, and outputs a ticket from the gaming machine 10 according to the credit payout process. The output ticket can also be used for gameplay with the paid out credits by inserting it into the banknote / ticket identification unit 28 of another gaming machine, or the kiosk terminal or casino in the casino. Can be redeemed in a cage.

The operation unit 32 receives the operation of the player. The operation unit 32 includes a group of buttons that receive various instructions from the player of the gaming machine 10. For example, the operation unit 32 may include a group of spin buttons and setting buttons. The spin button accepts instructions to start an instance of the game (start spinning the reels). The group of setting buttons includes a group of line setting buttons, a group of bet buttons, a cashout button, and the like. The bet button group accepts instruction operations regarding the bet credit amount (bet amount) from the player. The cash-out button accepts an instruction operation instructing the withdrawal of credits accumulated in the gaming machine 10.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a gaming machine. The gaming machine 10 includes a control unit 22. The control unit 22 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 38 including a processor constituting the control unit 22, an interface unit 40, a memory 42, a storage 44, and the like. The control unit 22 may be housed inside the cabinet 12 as a control board. The control unit 22 is configured to be communicable with each unit via the interface unit 40, and by executing a program recorded in the memory 42 (an example of a storage unit) or the storage 44 (an example of a storage unit) of the CPU 38, each unit Control the movement and provide the game to the player.

The interface unit 40 includes a chipset that provides communication functions of the CPU 38 such as a memory bus connected to the CPU 38, various expansion buses, a serial interface, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, and an Ethernet (registered trademark) interface.

The memory 42 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) which is a volatile storage medium, a ROM (ReadOnly Memory) which is a non-volatile storage medium, and an EEPROM (ElectricallyErasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) which is a rewritable non-volatile storage medium. ) Can be included. The storage 44 provides a function as an external storage device to the control unit 22, and can use a reading device such as a memory card and a magneto-optical disk which are removable storage media, and can also use a hard disk. be.

A bill / ticket identification unit 28, a printer unit 30, a player tracking unit 20, a graphics controller (GPU: Graphics Processing Unit) 50, an input controller 52, a sound controller 53, and an illumination controller 54 are connected to the interface unit 40. The graphic controller 50, the input controller 52, the sound controller 53, and the illumination controller 54 may be housed inside the cabinet 12 as a control board.

The control unit 22 is connected to the display 16 via the graphic controller 50. The control unit 22 is connected to the operation unit 32 via the input controller 52. The control unit 22 is connected to the illumination 36 via the illumination controller 54.

The control unit 22 controls each unit by executing a program stored in the memory 42 and the storage 44, and provides the game to the player. Here, for example, the program and data of the operating system and subsystem that provide the basic functions of the control unit 22 are stored in the EEPROM of the memory 42, and the program and data of the application that provides the game are stored in the storage 44. May be done. According to such a configuration, the game can be easily changed or updated by exchanging the storage 44. Further, the control unit 22 may have a multiprocessor configuration including a plurality of CPUs.

Hereinafter, each block connected to the control unit 22 will be described. The bill / ticket identification unit 28 receives the bill / ticket at the insertion slot and notifies the control unit 22 of the identification information corresponding to the bill type or the credit payout process. The control unit 22 increases the amount of credits that can be used in the game according to the notified content. The printer unit 30 prints and outputs information corresponding to the credit payout process from the gaming machine 10 on a ticket under the control of the control unit 22 that accepts the operation of the cash out button included in the operation unit 32.

The player tracking unit 20 cooperates with the control unit 22 to send and receive player information and the like to and from the casino management system. The graphic controller 50 controls the display 16 under the control of the control unit 22, and displays a display image including various graphics data. The sound controller 53 drives the speaker 26 under the control of the control unit 22 to provide various sounds such as announcements, sound effects, and BGM. The illumination controller 54 controls the lighting of the illumination 36 under the control of the control unit 22.

The interface unit 40 includes various communication interfaces for communicating with the outside of the gaming machine 10. The interface unit 40 can, for example, communicate with an external network via Ethernet 58, 60 and a serial interface 62. FIG. 2 shows an example of communication with a known server-side gaming network (server-based gaming), a G2S network (between a game and a system), and a slot information system (slot data system).

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the display area of the gaming machine of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 22 executing a predetermined program displays a game screen having a display area 64 (an example of a symbol display area) for displaying a slot game on the display 16. The display area 64 is displayed in the lower area of the game screen as an example. The game screen other than the display area 64 may be used to display game-related information (for example, game title information), various bonus amounts, and graphics.

The display area 64 includes a grid 68 for displaying symbols. By using such a display area, the gaming machine 10 operates as a slot machine that makes a winning determination according to a combination of symbols displayed in the display area 64 and pays a payout.

The display 16 displays a plurality of symbols on the grid 68. The grid 68 includes a plurality of rows and columns. The grid 68 is composed of a plurality of cells 70, which are stop positions of symbols. FIG. 4 shows a game screen including a plurality of cells arranged in a 3 × 5 grid. The number of rows and columns of the grid is not particularly limited, and may be another configuration such as 3-4-4-4-3, or may be configured to increase or decrease according to the game development and / or the bet amount. .. One symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of cells 70 in the display area 64.

The symbols placed in each of the plurality of cells 70 are determined using a virtual reel strip for displaying the virtual reel 66. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a virtual reel set during a normal game. The virtual reel set includes a plurality of virtual reel strips, and the virtual reel strip contains a symbol array indicating the order of symbols displayed in the display area. As shown in FIG. 4, each cell 70 of the grid 68 displays a symbol based on the symbol array of the virtual reel 66 including the virtual reel strips 72, 74, 76, 78, and 80 forming the virtual reel set 82. Will be done. That is, the cells 70 of the grid 68 are associated with the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 for each column, and the symbols arranged in the predetermined portions of the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 are displayed. Further, by moving (scrolling or spinning) each symbol column by column based on the symbol array of the virtual reel strips 72 to 80, the symbol displayed in cell 70 of the grid 68 changes, and the symbol is moved (scrolling or spinning) column by column. The symbol is stopped by stopping the spin). Here, the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 are data, and the control unit 22 controls the program included in the memory 42 or the storage 44, and the symbol array adjusted for each cell row (that is, the order of the symbols on each reel strip). ) Is used. The virtual reel set 82 is a general term for such virtual reel strips 72 to 80.

The virtual reel strips 72 to 80 shown in FIG. 4 are composed of symbols 84 at each symbol position 86, and these symbols are arranged in the order defined for each reel. The number of symbols forming the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 is not limited to this, and can be a desired number. Further, the number of symbols forming the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 may be the same or different from each other.

FIG. 5 is a detail of the symbol 84 shown in FIG. Each virtual reel strip 72-80 contains symbols selected from the symbol set 88 of the various symbols 84 shown in FIG. The symbol set 88 includes card symbols (“J”, “Q”, “K” and “A”) that imitate playing cards as standard symbols, and picture symbols (“PicA”, “PicB”, “PicC”” that indicate patterns. , "PicD" and "PicE"). The symbol set 88 includes a wild symbol (“Wid”) that is substituted as another symbol when a winning combination is determined, a scatter symbol (“SCT”) that is used as a trigger symbol that triggers a free game, and a numerical value. Includes a numeric symbol (“Numb”) to which is assigned. The number symbol 85 included in the symbol set 88 is a specific symbol in the present embodiment, and will be described in detail later. Here, the "trigger of a free game" means a "trigger to acquire a free game", and the "trigger symbol" means a "symbol that triggers the acquisition of a free game".

A plurality of virtual reel sets may be prepared according to the content of the game. For example, the virtual reel set used in the primary game and the virtual reel set used in the bonus game or the free game may be separated. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a virtual reel set during a free game. The virtual reel set at the time of the free game contains a lot of wild symbols as compared with the virtual reel set at the time of the normal game shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to visually express that the winning probability is increasing during the free game, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning. The virtual reel set at the time of the free game may be configured to include more number symbols than the virtual reel set at the time of the normal game, and the winning probability by the number symbols may be increased.

The control unit 22 starts the game and randomly determines the stop positions of the virtual reel strips 72 to 80. The virtual reel strips 72-80 displayed on the display 16 move from the current position and stop based on the stop position to represent the result of the game. Therefore, in the display 16 or the grid 68, the symbols included in the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 correspond to the continuous movement (scrolling or spinning) of the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 in the vertical direction of the display area 64. And one symbol is displayed to stop in one cell 70 according to the order of the symbols defined in the virtual reel strips 72-80.

The control unit 22 can be configured to change and stop a plurality of symbols displayed on the display 16 according to a player operation accepted by the operation unit 32, and pay a dividend according to the stopped symbols in the display area 64. ..

A payline is set in the display area 64. The payline is set to straddle the cell in the leftmost column to the rightmost column. The payline is activated by being selected by the player and becomes a winning line. The winning line is a line for determining winning by combining a plurality of cells 70. The number of winning lines can be selected by operating a group of line setting buttons included in the group of setting buttons of the operation unit 32 for the player. Regarding the result of the game which is a combination of symbols, the control unit 22 determines that a prize is won when the same symbols are aligned in excess of a predetermined number on the prize line, and pays a payout to the player according to the type and number of symbols.

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of a payline set in the display area 64 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the gaming machine 10, a predetermined number of paylines (5 patterns of lines) are preset in the cells of 3 rows and 5 columns in the display area 64. The system for determining the winning may determine the winning when a predetermined number of the same symbols are aligned from the cells in the leftmost column on the winning line, or the predetermined number from the cells in the rightmost column on the winning line. The winning may be determined when the same symbols of the same are aligned, or the winning is determined when a predetermined number of the same symbols are aligned in a continuous row on a predetermined winning line regardless of whether they are aligned from the left end or the right end. It doesn't matter what you do. In addition, more than a predetermined number of scatter symbols form a winning combination or trigger condition, regardless of the winning line.

FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of a group of setting buttons of the operation unit 32. As shown in FIG. 7B, the group of setting buttons includes a plurality of line setting buttons 33 for determining the number of winning lines. In the present embodiment, the number of line setting buttons 33 is five as an example, and a button for setting one winning line (for example, line 1 in FIG. 7A) and a button for setting two winning lines (for example, a button for setting two winning lines (A). For example, a button (for example, lines 1 and 2 in (A)) of FIG. 7, a button for setting three winning lines (for example, lines 1 to 3 in (A) of FIG. 7), and a button for setting four winning lines (for example, FIG. 7 (A) lines 1 to 4) and buttons for setting five winning lines (for example, lines 1 to 5 (A) in FIG. 7) are included. Buttons selected by the player may be highlighted. FIG. 7B shows highlighting when a button for setting five winning lines is selected.

The group of setting buttons includes a plurality of bet buttons 34 that determine the number of bets. In the present embodiment, there are five bet buttons 34 as an example, a button for setting the number of bets to 1 (1 ×), a button for setting the number of bets to 2 (2 ×), and 3 times the number of bets. It includes a button to set the number of bets to (3x), a button to set the number of bets to 5 times (5x), and a button to set the number of bets to 10 times (10x).

The bet button 34 may display the total bet amount calculated on the selected winning line. FIG. 7B shows a bet button 34 that displays the total bet amount when the button for setting five winning lines is selected. The bet button 34 displays both the number of bets and the total bet amount as an example. For example, the total bet amount displayed on the button for setting the number of bets to 1 (1 ×) is 25. The total bet amount displayed on the button for setting the number of bets to double (2 ×) is 50. The total bet amount displayed on the button for setting the number of bets to triple (3 ×) is 75. The total bet amount displayed on the button for setting the number of bets to 5 times (5 ×) is 125. The total bet amount displayed on the button for setting the number of bets to 10 times (10 ×) is 250. The total bet amount will change according to the number of winning lines selected.

The group of setting buttons of the operation unit 32 includes a "service" button for instructing a service call, a "cash out" button for instructing the withdrawal of credits accumulated in the gaming machine 10, and a "speaker" button for adjusting the speaker volume. It also includes a "help" button that displays game rules and general notes.

FIG. 7C is a table showing the relationship between the number of lines, the number of bets, and the total bet amount shown in FIG. 7B. As shown in FIG. 7C, when the number of lines and the number of bets are set, the total bet amount is fixed. The player first sets the number of lines. The value shown in the column corresponding to the determined number of lines is the total bet amount corresponding to each number of bets. For example, if the player sets the number of lines to 3, the values (75, 150, 225, 375, 750) shown in the columns of the 3 lines are displayed as the total bet amount on each of the bet number buttons.

8 and 9 are drawings showing the structure of the program and data stored in the memory of FIG. 2. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the configuration of the game application program of FIG. FIG. 11 is an example of a numeric symbol table. FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the configuration of the system application program of FIG. Referring to FIGS. 8-12, in the illustrated embodiment, the memory 42 stores the game application program 92 including computer executable instructions, and these computer executable instructions are executed by the CPU 38. The CPU 38 generates a game and displays it on the display 16 of the gaming machine 10. In one embodiment, the game application program 92 includes program code 94 and program object data 96, including computer executable instructions for implementing the game using the algorithms shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

In an exemplary embodiment, the memory 42 stores a game application program 92 and a system application program 98 including computer executable instructions, and the game is processed by executing these computer executable instructions in the CPU 38. The game screen is displayed on the display 16 of the gaming machine 10. The game application program 92 provides a game-specific front-end function by being executed by the CPU, and the system application program 98 provides a general-purpose back-end function. In the illustrated embodiment, the game application program 92 and the system application program 98 are implemented on the same operating system. However, these programs may be implemented on different operating systems or on different processors.

In one embodiment, the game application program 92 compares the bet / payline button listener module 100, the start button listener module 102, the credit balance manager module 104, the sampling manager 106, and the random number generator (RNG) 108. Manager 110, game result generator 112, prize evaluation module 114, game presenter 116, game graphics presenter 118, game sound presenter 120, prize indicator 122, privilege provider 124, application manager 126, and external Includes multiple software modules including communicator 128. The game application program 92 can include a payout table 130, a reel generator 131, reel strip data 132, a number symbol table 133, and a stop position table 134.

The bet / payline button listener module 100 is a software module for receiving a signal from the bet button 34 or the line setting button 33 of the operation unit 32, and this signal is a payline for which the player operates a button to bet amount or activate. Generated by the button when selecting a number. In response to receiving the signal, the bet / payline button listener module 100 transmits the generation of the signal to the application manager 126 in order to change the configuration of the bet or payline to be activated in the game.

The start button listener module 102 is a software module for receiving a signal from the start button, and this signal is generated when the player operates this button to start a game. In response to receiving the signal, the start button listener module 102 transmits the generation of the signal to the application manager 126 in order to start the game.

Upon receiving the signal from the start button listener module 102, the application manager 126 requests the sampling manager 106 to obtain the required number of random numbers from the random number generator 108.

The random number generator 108 is a software module that generates random numbers based on a predetermined random number generation calculation algorithm. The random number generator 108 may be a mode for generating a pseudo-random number. The random number generator 108 returns a random number in response to a request from the sampling manager 106. The random number generator 108 may be partially or wholly implemented as an integrated circuit or wired logic.

The comparison manager 110 compares the current state of the game and / or each random number with the reel strip data 132 and the stop position table 134, and specifies the stop position of the corresponding reel strip based on each random number.

The reel generator 131 is a software module that realizes a numerical value determining function for determining a numerical value assigned to the numerical symbol 85 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. The reel generator 131 determines a numerical value to be assigned to each numerical symbol 85. The reel generator 131 modifies the reel strip data 132 based on the determined numerical value. The reel strip data 132 has a set of virtual reel strips for regular games and free games. The comparison manager 110 described above contacts the application manager 126 to identify the current state of the game and select a set of virtual reel strips.

The reel generator 131 can randomly determine a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85. The reel generator 131 randomly determines, for example, a numerical value to be assigned to the numeric symbol 85 based on a random number generated by the random number generator 108. The reel generator 131 may randomly select a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 from a predetermined numerical value. The predetermined numerical value can be a numerical value included in a predetermined range. The reel generator 131 randomly selects one numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 from a numerical range of 0 to 9, for example.

The reel generator 131 may determine a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 for each game provided. In this case, the reel generator 131 may change or modify a predetermined number randomly selected depending on the amount of bets placed on the game. For example, the reel generator 131 can change or modify a predetermined numerical value so that a larger numerical value can be given to a numerical symbol as the amount of betting is larger. The numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 is, for example, randomly determined from the first numerical range of 0 to 9 when the total credit amount bet on the game is 125, and 0 to 90 when the total credit amount is 1250. The numerical value to be given to the numerical symbol 85 is randomly determined from the second numerical range. The size of the amount to be bet may be determined only by the number of lines, or may be determined only by the number of bets. That is, the reel generator 131 may be configured so that a larger numerical value can be given to the numerical symbol as the number of lines increases, or a larger numerical value may be given to the numerical symbol as the number of bets increases.

The reel generator 131 may divide the number symbol 85 into predetermined groups and determine the numerical value to be assigned to each group. The reel generator 131 can form a group of numeric symbols on a reel-by-reel basis. For example, the virtual reels displayed in the display area 64 shown in FIG. 3 are the first reel, the second reel, the third reel, the fourth reel, and the fifth reel in order from the left. In this case, the first reel is a reel that displays a symbol displayed at the beginning of the winning line. The reel generator 131 may be grouped into a first reel and a remaining reel. The reel generator 131 randomly determines only the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 included in the first reel, and the numerical value given to the numerical symbol included in the second reel, the third reel, the fourth reel, and the fifth reel. Can be determined to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 0).

The reel generator 131 may determine a numerical value to be assigned to the numeric symbol 85 with a selected probability defined in the numeric symbol table 133. FIG. 11 is an example of a numeric symbol table. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the numerical value given to the first reel is a numerical value of 1 to 9. The selection probability of the numerical value "1" is 33.33%, the selection probability of the numerical value "2" is 33.33%, the selection probability of the numerical value "3" is 24.70%, and the selection probability of the numerical value "4". Is 5.30%, the selected probability of the numerical value "5" is 1.00%, the selected probability of the numerical value "6" is 1.00%, the selected probability of the numerical value "7" is 0.67%, and the numerical value "7". The selection probability of "8" is defined as 0.33%, and the selection probability of the numerical value "9" is defined as 0.33%. The remaining reels, the second reel, the third reel, the fourth reel, and the fifth reel, have a selection probability of the numerical value "0" of 100.00%, and the other numerical values are 0.00%. That is, only the numerical value "0" is selected for the remaining reels. As described above, the numerical values 0 to 9 shown in FIG. 11 can be changed according to, for example, the number of bets.

The stop position table 134 contains a range of random numbers associated with each stop position on the virtual reel strip. The comparison manager 110 determines the stop position of each reel based on the corresponding random number and the stop position table 134.

The game result generator 112 generates game results based on the selected reel layout, the stop position of each reel, the stop position of the internal symbol, and the attributes to be added. In one embodiment, the game result generator 112 may apply changes to the game result when certain conditions are met.

The winning evaluation module 114 evaluates the game result with reference to the payout table 130. The winning evaluation module 114 evaluates the amount of the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 on the winning line when a predetermined number or more of the numerical symbols 85 are displayed on the winning line (a part of the privilege giving function). In the prize evaluation module 114, for example, when five number symbols 85 displayed on the prize line are arranged and the numerical values given to them are in the order of "6", "7", "8", "9", and "0". The amount to be made on the winning line can be "67890 credits". That is, the number obtained by arranging the numbers given to the number symbol 85 in order is the amount formed on the winning line. In the winning evaluation module 114, for example, when three number symbols 85 displayed on the winning line are arranged and the numerical values given to them are in the order of "10", "7", and "8", the winning evaluation module 114 is on the winning line. The amount to be made can be "1078 credits".

Even if the winning evaluation module 114 grants a privilege of the amount of the numerical value given to the adjacently displayed number symbols 85 when a predetermined number or more of the number symbols 85 are displayed adjacently on the winning line. good. When the predetermined number is 3, the prize evaluation module 114 is granted a privilege when three or more number symbols 85 are displayed adjacent to each other on the prize line. For example, in the winning evaluation module 114, when three number symbols 85 displayed on the winning line are lined up, the reels displaying the number symbols 85 are adjacent to each other like the second reel, the third reel, and the fourth reel. In that case, a privilege of the amount made by the numerical value given to the numerical symbol is given, and when the reel group displaying the numerical symbol 85 is not adjacent to each other like the 1st reel, the 3rd reel and the 5th reel, the privilege is given. Is not given.

When the numerical symbols are displayed adjacent to each other in order from the beginning of the winning line, the winning evaluation module 114 may give a privilege of the amount of the numerical value given to the adjacently displayed numerical symbols. For example, in the winning evaluation module 114, when three number symbols 85 displayed on the winning line are lined up, the reel group displaying the number symbols 85 is like the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel. When they are adjacent to each other in order from the beginning of the line, the privilege of the amount made by the numerical value given to the numerical symbol is given, and the reel group displaying the numerical symbol 85 is the 2nd reel, the 3rd reel and the 4th reel. If the first reel is not included even if they are adjacent to each other, the privilege is not given.

The game presenter 116 utilizes the game graphics presenter 118 and the game sound presenter 120 to provide a game presentation process consisting of video and sound in order to finally form a predetermined game result.

More specifically, the game graphics presenter 118 is a software module that realizes a display control function for displaying a plurality of symbols in a display area 64 in which a winning line is set. The game graphics presenter 118 provides a visual game presentation process on the display to finally form a given game result. The game graphics presenter 118 may display a plurality of symbols displayed on the winning line in order from the beginning of the winning line. For example, the game graphics presenter 118 stops the first reel to the fifth reel in order after the virtual reels are rotated. As a result, the symbols will be displayed in order from the left (top) on the winning line.

The game sound presenter 120 provides a sound presentation process by using the sound controller 53 and the speaker 26. The winning indicator 122 indicates the winning combination and payment terms of the winning symbols formed in the game result. The award provider 124 provides award credits to the award meter based on the award evaluation (part of the award granting function).

The application manager 126 manages the operation and status of each software module. In addition, the application manager 126 manages the configuration, progress, and state of the game application program 92. The external communicator 128 exchanges instructions and data with the system application program 98.

The credit balance manager module 104 decrements the credit balance according to the bet amount and executes a process for incrementing the credit balance based on the total number of winnings displayed on the winning meter. The payout table 130 includes the payout amount or the benefit amount associated with each winning combination.

In an exemplary embodiment, the system application program 98 provides features other than background processing and game-specific features. The system application program 98 includes a system manager 142, a security manager 144, a slot management module 146, a denomination manager 148, a data logger 150, a communication manager 152, a banknote acceptor manager 154, a meter management module 156, and a cache. Includes multiple software modules including out manager 158.

The system application program 98 may include a game recall file 160, accounting log 162, and meter 164. The system manager 142 is a software module for managing all functions other than background processing and game-specific functions executed by the system application program 98.

Security Manager 144 is a software module for managing game verification, door security, and security sensor monitoring. The slot management module 146 is a software module for managing data accumulation and communicating with an external slot information system.

The denomination manager 148 is a software module for setting the denomination settings of the gaming machine 10. Denomination settings can include 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 25 cents, $ 1, $ 5, and so on. The data logger 150 is a software module for recording the result of each game in a game recall. In addition, the data logger 150 stores error events, banknote logs, cash out logs, ticket logs, and the like in the accounting log.

The game recall file 160 is accumulated data including the results of each game. The game recall file 160 is stored in the non-volatile memory. The accounting log 162 is accumulated data including error events, banknote logs, cash out logs, ticket logs, and the like. The accounting log 162 is stored in the non-volatile memory.

The communication manager 152 is a software module that manages communication between the game application program 92 and the system application program 98. The communication manager 152 also manages network communication between the system application program 98 and an external network (such as a slot management system network, a G2S network, a gaming server for a server-based gaming network, or a VLT system network).

The bill acceptor manager 154 is a software module for managing bill acceptors, and receives information on bills inserted in bill acceptors. In response to receiving information from the banknote acceptor, the banknote acceptor manager 154 communicates with the meter management module to increment the credit balance based on the inserted banknote.

The meter management module 156 is a software module for adjusting the value of the meter 164 in response to communication with the game application program 92 via the communication manager 152, the banknote acceptor manager 154, or the cashout manager 158. The meter 164 includes a credit meter for indicating the current credit balance of the gaming machine and a winning meter for indicating the total number of winnings for the current game session. Meters further include background meters such as coin-in, coin-out, total drop, jackpot paid by the waiter, and / or banknote insertion. These meters may be implemented as data on non-volatile memory or as hardware meters.

The cashout manager 158 is a software module for managing cashout procedures. In response to the player's operation on the cash out button, the cash out manager 158 is activated and the gaming machine pays the total number of credit meters in cash or in the form of a voucher.

13 and 14 are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating the gaming machine 10 to provide a game. The algorithm of the method of providing the game is implemented in the game application program 92, and is embodied by the CPU 38 executing the game application program 92. The method of providing this game includes multiple steps. Each step may be executed independently or in combination with other steps.

In step S10, the control unit 22 receives a game start operation by the player. The control unit 22 receives an instruction operation regarding the total bet amount from the player from the line setting button 33 and the bet button 34 of the operation unit 32. Then, when the control unit 22 receives the operation of the spin button from the player, the set total bet amount is deducted from the credit, and as step S12, a predetermined number of random numbers required for providing the normal game are acquired. do. Random numbers are internally generated by the random number generator 108 of the control unit 22. The control unit 22 may acquire random numbers from a random number generator provided separately from the control unit 22, or may be configured to acquire random numbers from a device such as a server provided outside the gaming machine 10.

In step S14, the control unit 22 individually determines a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 on the first reel based on the number of bets and a random number. For example, the control unit 22 sets a numerical value defined in the numerical symbol table 133 according to the number of bets set in step S10. As an example, the control unit 22 does not change the numerical value defined in the numerical symbol table 133 when the number of bets is 1 times, and changes the numerical value defined in the numerical symbol table 133 when the number of bets is 10 times. Change to 5 times. As a result, when the number of bets is 1 times, a numerical value is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, and when the number of bets is 10 times, a numerical value is selected. Numerical values will be selected from 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45. Then, the control unit 22 randomly determines the numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 based on the numerical value defined in the numerical symbol table 133, the selected probability, and the random number generated in step S12. A predetermined numerical value (for example, 0) may be set for the numerical symbol 85 included in the remaining reels.

The control unit 22 generates a virtual reel strip used for a normal game as step S16. The control unit 22 assigns the numerical value determined in step S14 to the numerical symbols 85 included in the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 corresponding to the first reel to the fifth reel. In step S18, the control unit 22 determines the reel stop position according to the random number generated in step S12.

The control unit 22 starts the reel spin in step S20, and stops the reel spin in step S22 so that the symbol stops at the reel stop position determined in step S18. The control unit 22 may stop the reel spins in order from the first reel, or may stop all reels at once according to the operation of the player.

The flow up to this point will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 16. 15 to 16 are views showing one aspect of the display area of the gaming machine during the game. As shown in (A) of FIG. 15, each virtual reel contains a number symbol 85 to which a number is assigned. The number symbol 85 on the first reel is the symbol 90 lined up at the head of the winning line. Here, it is assumed that the number of bets is one. In this case, the symbol 90 is given a numerical value from the numerical value "1" to the numerical value "9" determined in step S14. The numerical value "0" determined in step S14 is given to the numerical symbol 85 of the remaining reels. When the reel spin is started, each virtual reel is displayed in a mode simulating rotation as shown in FIG. 15 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, all virtual reels are stopped and displayed.

In step S24, the control unit 22 determines whether or not there is a prize related to the number symbol 35. The control unit 22 determines that there is a prize related to the number symbol 85 when a predetermined number or more (for example, 3 or more) of the number symbols 85 are displayed on the prize line. In the example shown in FIG. 16 (A), it is assumed that the line 1 shown in FIG. 7 (A) is set as the winning line. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 16A, three or more number symbols 85 are displayed on the winning line. Therefore, the control unit 22 determines that there is a prize related to the number symbol 35.

When it is determined that there is a prize related to the number symbol 35 (step S24: YES), the control unit 22 determines the bonus amount based on the numerical value assigned to the number symbol 35 in step S26. The bonus amount is a privilege given when there is a prize related to the number symbol 35. The control unit 22 evaluates the amount of the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 on the winning line. In the example shown in FIG. 16A, the numerical values "6", "0", "0", "0", and "0" are arranged in order from the left on the winning line. Therefore, the control unit 22 evaluates the amount on the winning line as "60,000 credits" and determines it as a bonus amount.

The control unit 22 grants the player a bonus amount determined in step S26 as step S28. The control unit 22 increments the winning meter by the bonus amount. As shown in (B) of FIG. 16, the player is notified that "60,000 credits" have been obtained.

If it is determined that there is no prize for the number symbol 35 (step S24: NO), or if the bonus amount is given (step S28), the control unit 22 sets the step S30 to win the normal symbol. Judge the presence or absence of. The normal symbol is a standard symbol (card symbol and a picture symbol) and a wild symbol in the symbol set 88 shown in FIG. The control unit 22 determines that a normal symbol has been won when the same standard symbols are aligned in excess of a predetermined number on the winning line of the display area 64 or when a predetermined symbol combination is obtained.

When it is determined that there is a prize for the normal symbol (step S30: YES), the control unit 22 grants a payout according to the prize for the normal symbol as step S32. The control unit 22 increments the winning meter by the amount of the payout.

When it is determined that there is no winning of the normal symbol (step S30: NO), or when the granting of the dividend related to the normal symbol (step S32) is completed, the control unit 22 sets the trigger symbol as step S34. Determine if there is such a prize. The control unit 22 determines that there is a prize related to the trigger symbol when a predetermined number or more (for example, 3 or more) of scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64 as the trigger symbol. If the scatter symbols are not displayed in the display area 64, or if the number of scatter symbols displayed in the display area 64 is less than a predetermined number, the control unit 22 determines that there is no prize for the trigger symbol (step S34). : NO), end the normal game. The determination of the presence or absence of a prize related to the trigger symbol may be a combination of a predetermined number of trigger symbols arranged in the winning line of the display area 64.

When it is determined that the trigger symbol has been won (step S34: YES), the control unit 22 grants a payout according to the trigger symbol winning (trigger winning) as step S36. The control unit 22 increments the winning meter by the amount of the payout.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 22 sets the free game counter to a number corresponding to the trigger winning in step S38. The free game counter is a logic circuit that records the number of free games. The control unit 22 sets, for example, the number of free games according to the number of appearing scatter symbols in the free game counter.

The control unit 22 accepts a player's operation to start a free game as step S40. The control unit 22 maintains the number of bets and the number of set lines set in the normal game during the free game. When the control unit 22 receives the operation of the spin button from the player, the control unit 22 acquires a predetermined number of random numbers required for providing the free game as step S42 without deducting the set total bet amount from the credit. .. Step S42 is the same as step S12 in FIG.

In step S44, the control unit 22 individually determines a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 on the first reel based on the number of bets and a random number. Step S44 is the same as step S14 in FIG.

The control unit 22 subtracts 1 from the free game counter in step S45. Then, the control unit 22 generates a reel as step S46. Compared with step S16 of FIG. 13, step S46 is different in that a virtual reel strip for free games (FIG. 6) is used instead of the virtual reel strip for normal games (FIG. 4), and the others are the same. be. The processing from step S48 to step S66 is the same as the processing from step S18 to step S36.

After giving the payout according to the winning of the trigger symbol (after the end of step S66), the control unit 22 increments the free game counter by the number corresponding to the winning of the trigger as step S68.

If it is determined that there is no winning related to the trigger symbol (step S64: NO), or if the increment of the free game counter (step S68) is completed, the control unit 22 determines whether the free game counter is 0 in step S70. Judge whether or not. When it is determined that the free game counter is not 0 (step S70: NO), the control unit 22 returns to step S40 and starts the next free game. When it is determined that the free game counter is 0 (step S70: NO), the control unit 22 ends the normal game together with the free game.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 and the game control method according to the embodiment, the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 (an example of the special symbol) is determined. Then, when a plurality of the determined number symbols 85 are displayed on the winning line, a privilege is given. The privilege is the amount that the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 is on the winning line. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can change the amount that can be obtained by the numerical determination function while maintaining the advantage that the privilege or the payout amount can be intuitively recognized, which makes the game development monotonous. It can be prevented and a variety of games can be provided to the player.

The gaming machine 10 can randomly determine a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 for each provided game. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can randomly change the amount of money that the numerical value given to the number symbol 85 can be obtained on the winning line for each game. In this case, since the maximum value of the amount that can be obtained changes for each game, it is possible to provide the player with a more diverse game.

The gaming machine 10 can randomly select a numerical value to be assigned to the numerical symbol 85 from a numerical range (an example of a predetermined numerical value) such as 0 to 9. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can set the maximum value and the minimum value of the amount that can be acquired by the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 on the winning line.

The gaming machine 10 can change or modify a predetermined number depending on the amount of bets placed on the game. As a result, the player can change the maximum value or the minimum value of the amount that can be obtained on the winning line by the numerical value given to the number symbol 85. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to select the maximum or minimum value of the amount that can be obtained.

The gaming machine 10 can change or modify a predetermined numerical value so that a larger numerical value can be given to the numerical symbol 85 as the amount of betting is larger. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to select the maximum value of the amount that can be obtained.

The gaming machine 10 can randomly determine a numerical value to be given to the numerical symbol 85 that can be displayed at the head of the winning line, and can give a predetermined numerical value to the remaining numerical symbol 85. The number given to the special symbol that can be displayed at the beginning of the winning line is an important number in determining the amount of benefits. The gaming machine 10 randomly determines only the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 that can be displayed at the head of the winning line, so that the numerical value given to the numerical symbol 85 is placed on the winning line in a manner that is easy for the player to understand. You can show the amount of money to make.

The gaming machine 10 can set a predetermined number to 0. In this case, the gaming machine 10 can present the amount of money given to the number symbol 85 on the winning line in a manner that is easier for the player to understand.

When the predetermined number or more of the number symbols 85 are displayed adjacently on the winning line, the gaming machine 10 can grant the privilege of the amount of the numerical value given to the adjacently displayed number symbols 85. .. In this case, the gaming machine 10 can attract the player's attention to the number symbol 85 stopping adjacently on the winning line in addition to the number symbol 85 stopping on the winning line.

The gaming machine 10 may display a plurality of symbols displayed on the winning line in order from the beginning of the winning line. In this case, each time the number of number symbols 85 lined up from the beginning of the winning line increases, the amount of the privilege is increased by at least one digit. Therefore, the increase in benefits due to the addition and stop of a special symbol can be expressed in a simple manner that is easy for the player to understand.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the present invention can be applied to pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

The gaming machine may be a client computing device, in which case the game is delivered from the network server computer system to one or more client computing devices via a communication network. The processor of the client computing device can be programmed to function as the control unit 22 of the gaming machine 10.

In the above-described embodiment, the first reel is described as the first reel to be stopped, but a reel other than the first reel may be the first reel to be stopped. Further, although the case where the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 are associated with each row of cells in the grid 68 is shown here, it is also possible to associate independent reels with each of the cells. Further, the numerical value assigned to the numerical symbol 85 does not have to be always displayed, and may be displayed in such a manner that the numerical value appears on the numerical symbol 85 before or after the reel scrolling or spinning is stopped.

The function of the control unit 22 of the gaming machine 10 described above can also be realized by executing a program by a computer. That is, it is possible to create a program that causes one or more computers to function in the same manner as the control unit 22 described above. The program may be recorded and provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as ROM or semiconductor memory. Such a program may be divided into multiple modules.

In addition, various modifications can be made to the operation in each embodiment. For example, after acquiring a required number of random numbers in advance to determine the reel stop position, winning a special game and determining whether or not a prize has been won, the contents thereof. May be sequentially displayed on the display. Further, for example, the control unit 22 may collectively acquire a required number of random numbers at the start of the game and store each random number in the storage area of the memory 42 or the storage 44 which is not erased even when the power supply is abnormal. In this case, even if a power failure occurs during the game, the control unit 22 stores the random number acquired at the start of the game before the power failure occurs in the memory 42 or the storage when the game is restarted after the power is restored. By acquiring from 44, the progress of the game can be reproduced. For example, if a power failure occurs immediately before a game result in which a high payout is obtained is formed, a problem may occur unless the same game progresses after the power is restored. However, as described above, by acquiring all random numbers at once at the start of the game and saving these random numbers in the memory 42 or the storage 44, the same progress of the game as before the power failure occurred after the power is restored is reproduced. Therefore, such a problem can be avoided.

Further, in the above embodiment, a bill or a ticket is shown as a game value, the bill or the ticket is received by the bill / ticket identification device, and the ticket is output by the printer unit, but the present invention is not limited thereto. do not have. Game value is a concept that includes tangible objects such as coins, banknotes, coins, medals, and tickets, or electronic data having equivalent values. For example, the coin acceptor may accept coins and the coin hopper may pay the coins. It may be a mode in which the player is identified and the credit accumulated in the account on the server is used to pay the credit to the account, and the credit information recorded on the storage medium such as a magnetic card or an IC card is read. It may be used and the credit may be paid out by writing to the storage medium. Further, the credit may be electronically transferred to and from a smartphone or a wearable device.

10 ... Gaming machine, 22 ... Control unit, 42 ... Memory (example of storage unit), 44 ... Storage (example of storage unit), 64 ... Display area (example of symbol display area), 85 ... Numeric symbol (special symbol) One case).

Claims (10)

A gaming machine including a control unit and a storage unit, wherein the control unit executes a program stored in the storage unit.
A display control function that displays multiple symbols in the symbol display area where the winning line is set, and
A numerical value determination function that determines the numerical value to be given to the special symbol included in the symbol, and
When a plurality of the special symbols are displayed on the winning line, the game is provided by realizing a privilege granting function of granting a privilege of the amount of money given to the special symbol on the winning line. A gaming machine that is configured. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the numerical value determination function randomly determines a numerical value to be given to the special symbol for each game to be provided. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the numerical value determination function randomly selects a numerical value to be given to the special symbol from a predetermined numerical value. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the numerical value determination function changes or corrects the predetermined numerical value according to the amount of bets placed on the game. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the numerical value determination function changes or modifies the predetermined numerical value so that a larger numerical value can be given to the special symbol as the amount of the bet is increased. The numerical value determination function randomly determines a numerical value to be given to the special symbol that can be displayed at the head of the winning line, and gives a predetermined numerical value to the remaining special symbol. Any of claims 1 to 5. The gaming machine described in item 1. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined number is 0. When the predetermined number or more of the special symbols are displayed adjacent to each other on the winning line, the privilege granting function grants a privilege of the amount of the numerical value given to the adjacently displayed special symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the display control function displays a plurality of symbols displayed on the winning line in order from the beginning of the winning line. A game control method implemented in a gaming machine including a control unit and a storage unit, wherein the control unit executes a program stored in the storage unit.
A display control step that displays multiple symbols in the symbol display area where the winning line is set, and
A numerical value determination step for determining the numerical value to be given to the special symbol included in the symbol, and
A game control method comprising carrying out a privilege granting step of granting a privilege of an amount formed on the prize line by a numerical value given to the special symbol when a plurality of the special symbols are displayed on the prize line.

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