JP3949558B2 - Game machine, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines, and given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium, various medals earned by playing games Can be replaced. For this reason, the player generally aims to acquire a large number of medals, and generally selects a table that is easy to obtain the right to shift to the bonus game mode and plays a game.
[0003]
The bonus game mode includes, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) mode and a regular bonus (RB) mode. In particular, the BB mode is shifted to the RB mode a predetermined number of times, and before the transition to the RB mode, Since the transition to the RB introduction mode in which the winning probability is high, a large amount of medals can be obtained in a short period of time. In addition, there are cases in which the number of medals that can be obtained in the BB mode varies depending on the skill of the player, and in such models, in general, in the RB introduction mode game, a stop button is displayed at an appropriate timing while observing the rotating reel. It is possible to increase the number of medals by performing a so-called pushing operation, and an expert who has a high pushing skill can acquire more medals than a beginner.
[0004]
In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, and a description is given using medals as game media. However, the game media includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. Further, “inserting medals (game media)” includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like in addition to actually inserting a medal into the medal slot. Furthermore, a state where the winning pattern is aligned on the winning line is a winning state, and a state where a winning combination is drawn by electronic lottery in a state before winning is determined as an internal winning.
[0005]
Providing the expectation that a large number of medals can be obtained in a short period of time as described above is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines, and in recent years, in addition to the bonus game mode, a large amount of medals is expected. There are many models that have been devised in various ways to attract players' interests, such as providing game modes that can be played. For example, it is possible to store (stock) a plurality of BBs won by electronic lottery, so-called stock functions, or for example, when BB or replay (replay) is won by electronic lottery When the reel auxiliary stop control is performed and other winning combinations including a loss are won, the reel auxiliary stop suppression control is performed to prioritize the reel stop operation and perform the reel auxiliary stop control.
[0006]
A model having a stock function is generally provided with a stock time (hereinafter referred to as ST) mode. In the ST mode, for example, the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal mode, and the player plays a game without reducing medals. Can do. After the end of the ST mode, the BB stocked during the ST mode is sequentially won internally, and the player wins the internally won BB and shifts to the BB mode. When a plurality of BBs are stocked in the ST mode, the player can repeatedly move to the BB mode after the end of the ST mode, so that the player can acquire a large number of medals within a short period of time. In models where the auxiliary stop suppression control of reels is performed, when winning a win or a small role, the reel priority is given to the stop operation of the reels. be able to. For this reason, an expert who has a high level of skill can win a large number of medals by continuously winning small roles, and can receive a BB lottery without reducing medals during the CT mode.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, having the possibility of acquiring a large number of medals in a short period of time as described above will make the player have great interests, but it will mischief the player's gambling and make the slot machine healthy. I can lose it. Therefore, in recent years, it has been studied to set an upper limit on the number of medals obtained in the BB mode. In this case, if there is a gap in the number of medals that can be acquired due to a difference in the skill of the player, the number of medals that a beginner can acquire in the BB mode may be extremely small. However, if the number of medals that can be acquired is made constant regardless of the skill of the player, there is a disadvantage that the skilled person feels unfair.
[0008]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention sets an upper limit on the number of medals that can be acquired in the BB mode, and even if the number of medals acquired in the BB mode becomes constant regardless of the skill of the player, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a recording medium that can eliminate an unfairness of a person.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a reel having a plurality of types of images arranged on the outer periphery, rotating in response to a game start operation, a loser, and a plurality of types of winning combinations. A winning combination determination means determined by lottery, and a reel auxiliary stop control means for performing auxiliary stop control of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means can be easily obtained in response to a reel stop operation; If the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the special winning combination is not obtained when the reels are stopped, the special winning combination is stored and carried over to the next game. The game includes a role storage means, and a game in the normal mode and a game in the special mode are selectively performed. In the special mode, the reels are stopped, and the winning design constituting the special winning combination is valid. In a gaming machine that is shifted by being stopped on the in-line and has a higher probability of giving profits to the player, if it is determined to shift to the special mode a plurality of times, it is shifted in advance. Reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for shifting to a reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which a reel auxiliary stop suppression control for giving priority to a reel stop operation is performed in a game between a special mode and a special mode that is subsequently transferred. And a net increase number counting means for counting a net increase in the number of game media acquired in the game in the special mode, a count value by the net increase number counting means reaching a predetermined value, or the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. A special mode ending unit for ending the special mode in response to the operation, and the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode executing unit. , When the count value is a special mode ended reaches a predetermined value, thegameThe number of games that can be played in the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode is increased compared to the case where the number of times reaches the predetermined number and the special mode is terminated.
[0010]
  As an example of a gaming machine other than the gaming machine according to claim 1,Multiple types of patterns are arranged on the outer periphery, the reel rotates in response to the game start operation, the winning combination determining means for determining either the lose or the multiple types of winning combinations by lottery, and the reel stop operation The reel auxiliary stop control means for controlling the auxiliary stop of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is easily obtained, and the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the reel is stopped. If the special winning combination is not obtained at the time, the special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination and carrying it over to the next and subsequent games is provided. The special mode is shifted when the reels are stopped and the winning design constituting the special winning combination is stopped on the winning line, In a gaming machine in which the probability of granting a profit to an engineer is high, when it is determined to shift to the special mode a plurality of times, a special mode that is transferred in advance and a special mode that is transferred subsequently In the intermediate game, reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for shifting to the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which the reel auxiliary stop suppression control is performed to give priority to the reel stop operation, and a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the normal mode. A storage promotion mode executing means for executing a game by shifting to a storage promotion mode that promotes storage of the special winning combination rather than the normal mode, and the reel auxiliary stop control means includes the storage promotion mode The auxiliary stop control of the reels is performed so that the probability that the special winning combination is obtained is lower than that in the normal mode.Things.
[0011]
  In order to achieve the above object, the claims2The program described is for winning combination determination means for determining either a loser or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and a reel stopping operation in which a plurality of types of pictures are arranged on the outer periphery and rotating in response to a game start operation. In response, the reel auxiliary stop control means that performs auxiliary stop control of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is easily obtained, and the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and the reel is If the special winning combination is not obtained when the stop is made, the special winning combination is stored and the special winning combination storing means for carrying over to the next game and the game in the special mode is acquired. A net increase count means for counting the net increase in the number of game media, and that the count value by the net increase count means has reached a predetermined value or the number of games has reached a predetermined number. In response to the special mode ending means for ending the special mode, and the winning picture constituting the special winning combination is shifted by being stopped on the winning line, and the probability of giving a profit to the player is increased. If it is decided to move to the higher special mode multiple times, in the game between the special mode that is transferred first and the special mode that is transferred subsequently, the reel When a transition is made to a reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which auxiliary stop suppression control is performed, and the count value reaches a predetermined value and the special mode ends,gameThe computer of the gaming machine is made to function as a reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for increasing the number of games that can be played in the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode, compared to when the number of times reaches the predetermined number and the special mode ends. Is for.
[0012]
  As an example of a program other than the program according to claim 2,In response to a game start operation in which a winning combination determining means for determining either a loser or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery and a special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and a plurality of types of pictures are arranged on the outer periphery. If the special winning combination is not obtained when the rotating reel is stopped, the special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination and carrying it over to the next game and the special winning combination is provided. If it is decided to make a transition to the special mode that increases the probability of granting profits to the player as well as making a transition by stopping the winning design that makes up on the winning line, it will proceed in advance The reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which the reel auxiliary stop suppression control for giving priority to the reel stop operation is performed in a game between the special mode to be performed and the special mode to be subsequently transferred. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means to be executed and the game in the normal mode, the game is moved to the storage promotion mode that promotes the storage of the special winning combination rather than the normal mode. The storage promotion mode execution means to be executed and the reel auxiliary stop control so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is easily obtained in response to the reel stop operation, and the storage promotion mode game For causing the gaming machine computer to function as reel auxiliary stop control means for performing auxiliary stop control of the reel so that the probability of obtaining the special winning combination is lower than in the normal mode.Is mentioned.
[0013]
  The recording medium to be used is claimed.3It can be read by a computer in which the program is recorded.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 10, a game is played under four modes: a normal mode, a BB mode that is a special mode, an ST mode that is a storage promotion mode, and a CT mode that is a reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode. It is possible. The BB mode is terminated when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times or when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times. The ST mode is transitioned on condition that the BB has won an internal prize, and is ended when a predetermined number of games are played. In the ST mode, the winning probability of replay is made higher than in the normal mode. The CT mode is shifted between the BB mode that has been shifted in advance and the BB mode that has been shifted subsequently, on condition that a plurality of BBs are stocked in the ST mode. The CT mode ends when a predetermined number of games have been played.
[0015]
In the slot machine 10, four display windows 13 are provided in the front door 12 of the housing 11, and the first reel 14 a, the second reel 14 b, the third reel 14 c, and the sub reel 15 rotate behind each display window 13. Built in freely. As is well known, a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 14a to 14c at a constant pitch, and three patterns per reel can be observed through the display window 13 when the reels are stopped. Become. As a result, a total of five straight winning winning lines, each of which has a pattern of each reel, are set, with three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines.
[0016]
Prior to the start of the game, when one medal is inserted from the medal slot 16, the winning line in the center is activated, 3 for 3 in the side, and 2 for the 3 in addition to the diagonal 5 The book winning line is activated. Further, it is possible to credit (store) up to 50 medals, and the number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display unit 17. For example, four symbols per reel can be observed from the display window 13, and in addition to the four horizontal winning lines, another prize that is folded to combine one symbol for each reel. It is also possible to set an effective line.
[0017]
The rightmost sub-reel 15 starts rotating together with the other reels 14a to 14c when the start lever 18 is operated. On the sub reel 15, "ST" indicating that the mode has been switched to the ST mode and "CT" indicating that the mode has been switched to the CT mode are drawn, and a blank portion that indicates the normal mode or the BB mode is also provided. It has been. The number of BBs stocked during the ST mode is displayed by the stock number display 19.
[0018]
By operating these stop buttons 20a to 20c, the first to third reels 14a to 14c corresponding to the buttons are individually stopped. Various operation buttons such as a 1 bet button, a MAX bet button, and a payout button are provided on the operation panel above the stop buttons 20a to 20c. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, the details thereof are omitted.
[0019]
A medal tray 21 is provided at the lower portion of the housing 11, and a payout medal obtained when a prize is obtained in the game is paid out from the payout opening 22 to the medal tray 21.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by a microcomputer including a CPU 30 and a memory 31. In addition to the control unit 30a, the CPU 30 includes an electronic lottery unit 39, a winning combination determination unit 40, a net increase number counter 41, a BB stock unit 42, a CT mode execution unit 43, a reel control suppression unit 44, and a game number counter 45 which will be described later. It has been. The medal sensor 32 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 16 and inputs it to the control unit 30a. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 16, and an inappropriate medal is discharged to the medal tray 21. Further, when a selector inserts a medal at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted in the middle of a game or with various operation buttons pressed, without passing through the medal sensor 32. It is discharged to the medal tray 21.
[0021]
Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, the medal sensor 32 also detects medals inserted after the fourth one when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 21. The credit function is turned on / off every time the payout button is pushed. When the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are also detected by the medal sensor 32 and credited into the slot machine up to 50 sheets. The number of credited medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display unit 17. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by the operation of the 1 bet button or the MAX bet button described above, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Further, when a win is obtained as a result of the game, the payout medal is also credited, and the medal credited when the payout button is operated is paid out to the medal tray 21.
[0022]
The control unit 30a counts the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of the game based on the detection signal from the medal sensor 32, and thereby determines the number of valid activated pay lines. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0023]
The start signal sensor 33 inputs a game start signal to the control unit 30a when the start lever 18 is operated after 1 to 3 medals are inserted. Upon receiving the game start signal, the control unit 30a rotates the first to third reels 14a to 14c based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 31 and starts the game process. When the sub reel 15 is rotated, the sub reel 15 is also rotated together with the first to third reels 14a to 14c.
[0024]
The reel drive controller 34 controls the driving and auxiliary stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 35a to 35d, and auxiliary stop control of each reel is performed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 35a to 35d. The RAM area of the memory 31 is a working area and is used for temporary storage or rewriting of flags and data used for each game.
[0025]
Since the stepping motors 35a to 35d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the control unit 30a controls the number of supplied drive pulses to control the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the sub reels 15. The rotation angle can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. Each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 36a to 36d at the reference position, and the photosensors 37a to 37d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 37a to 37d are input to the control unit 30a as a reset signal for each reel.
[0026]
A pulse counter is provided for each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d in the control unit 30a, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d. When the reset signal is input from the photosensors 37a to 37d, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored in each pulse counter while being sequentially updated.
[0027]
A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the picture table represents the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle from the reference position of each reel, and the picture representing each picture arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. A code is associated. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, for example, it is possible to identify which pattern has moved on the center winning effective line, and how much more the reel should be rotated. It is possible to predict whether the target pattern will move on the winning line.
[0028]
The stop button sensors 38a to 38c input a stop signal for each reel to the control unit 30a when the stop buttons 20a to 20c are operated. The start lever 18 is operated to start the rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed, the operation of the stop buttons 20a to 20c is validated. Thereafter, by operating these, auxiliary stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 14a to 14c is started.
[0029]
The stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed within a range (drawing range) of five winning designs 0 to 4 frames. For example, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated, the winning is effective. In the case where a winning design that constitutes the winning combination won in the lottery is included in the four winning designs that are consecutive from the winning design located on the line, the first to third reels 14a to 14a The time until 14c stops is delayed, and the winning design constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line. (Retraction control)
[0030]
In addition, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated so that the winning symbols constituting the winning combination that has not been determined by the winning combination determining unit 40 are stopped on the winning line, the winning symbol that has not been won is selected. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as not to stop on the effective line. (Kicking control)
[0031]
Note that when a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when fully operated simultaneously, none of the reels are stopped. As described above, the control unit 30a and the reel drive controller 34 do not perform the pull-in control and the kick-off control, but the reel main stop control means that performs the reel stop control based on the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the pull-in control. In addition, by performing the kicking control, it functions as a reel auxiliary stop control unit that performs auxiliary stop control of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit can be easily obtained in response to the reel stop operation.
[0032]
The control unit 30a operates the electronic lottery unit 39 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 39 includes a random number generator and a random number sampling circuit, and draws one random value every time the game is started. The random value selected by lottery is input to the winning combination determining unit 40. The winning combination determining unit 40 determines what winning combination is to be given in the currently executed game according to the input value. Thus, the electronic lottery unit 39 and the winning combination determining unit 40 function as a winning combination determining unit.
[0033]
The winning combination determining unit 40 is provided with a plurality of winning tables in which random values are grouped according to their sizes. In the first winning table, the random numbers sampled in the game in the normal mode are BB that gives the right to shift to the BB mode, and the small role and medal corresponding to the small role winning pattern that only pays out a predetermined number of medals. This is used to determine which picture belongs to, such as replay that gives the right to play the next game with the same number of bets without being thrown in, and lose that does not cause any wins, that is, winning determination. Note that there are a plurality of types of small role winning designs, and a payout medal is assigned to each. Then, the winning type and the design are determined depending on which winning design the sampled random number value belongs to.
[0034]
The second winning table is used for winning determination in the game in the ST mode. In the second winning table, a random value group is configured so that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of the first winning table. The winning combination determining unit 40 is provided with a table used in the BB mode in addition to the first and second winning tables. When a winning combination or winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit 40, a winning combination determining signal indicating the type of the determined lost or winning combination is input to the control unit 30a. In the CT mode game, the winning combination determination signal is also input to the reel control suppression unit 44.
[0035]
The net increase number counter 41 functions as a net increase number counting unit, and the net increase number counter 41 receives signals indicating the number of medals inserted and paid out medals in the game in the BB mode. It is input from. The net increase counter 41 calculates the net increase of medals obtained in the BB mode based on the input value. The calculated value is read by the control unit 30a.
[0036]
The BB stock unit 42 functions as a special winning combination storing means, and the winning combination determining unit 40 determines the BB, and the first to third reels 14a to 14c are stopped, so that the winning design constituting the BB is made. If (for example, “7”) is not stopped on the winning line, that is, if BB has won an internal prize in one game but has not been won, the winning record of BB is written by the control unit 30a. BB is carried over to the game after the next time.
[0037]
The CT mode execution unit 43 functions as reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means and includes a counter. In response to the CT mode execution signal from the control unit 30a, the CT mode execution unit 43 operates the reel control suppression unit 44, counts the number of games played in the CT mode, and sets the count value to a predetermined value. When reaching, a CT mode end signal is input to the control unit 30a.
[0038]
The reel control suppression unit 44 functions as a reel auxiliary stop suppression control unit together with the reel drive controller 34. The reel control suppression unit 44 is determined by the winning combination determining unit 40 from the winning combination determination signal input during the CT mode. Identify the winning combination. When the identified winning combination type is lost or small combination, a reel control suppression signal is input to the reel drive controller 34.
[0039]
The game number counter 45 counts the number of games played in the ST mode. The number of games counted by the game number counter 45 is read and monitored by the control unit 30a in the ST mode.
[0040]
The medal hopper 46 pays out a prescribed number of payout medals to the medal tray 21 according to the type of winning combination, or adds the prescribed number to the credit counter. A payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the control unit 30a reads this to drive the medal hopper 46.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, first, when 1-3 medals are inserted prior to the start of the game in the normal mode, the number of inserted medals is counted by the control unit 30a. Thereafter, when a game start operation is performed by the start lever 18, a game start signal is input from the start signal sensor 33 to the control unit 30a, and rotation of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is started.
[0042]
At the same time, the electronic lottery unit 39 samples a random number, compares the value with the first winning table of the winning combination determining unit 40, and determines the type of loss or winning combination. Thereafter, the operation of the stop buttons 20a to 20c is validated. The control unit 30a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 20a to 20c while referring to the count value of the above-described pulse counter provided for each reel, and the picture constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 40 is awarded. Auxiliary stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as to easily stop on the effective line.
[0043]
When the winning combination determining unit 40 determines BB, the sub reel 15 is also rotated together with the first to third reels 14a to 14c. The control unit 30a controls the driving of the stepping motor 35d that is driving the sub reel 15, and stops the sub reel 15 at a position where "ST" is displayed. Accordingly, the player can detect that BB has won an internal prize and the game will be shifted to the ST mode from the next game. When the player operates the stop buttons 20a to 20c to stop the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the BB is not won, the control unit 30a records the BB winning record “1” in the BB stock unit 42. Write. Thereby, BB is carried over to the game after the next time.
[0044]
When shifting to the ST mode, the winning table is switched to the second winning table. Since the random numbers are grouped in the second winning table so that the replay winning probability is higher than in the first winning table, the replay winning probability is higher in the ST mode than in the normal mode. For this reason, in the ST mode, a game can be played while suppressing consumption of medals. When BB is won in the ST mode game, the winning record value written in the BB stock section is incremented by "1", and BB is stocked. Each time the BB is stocked, the stock indicator 19 is activated to display the number of stocked BBs.
[0045]
  In the ST mode game, when the stop buttons 20a to 20c are operated in a specific order, the control unit(Storage promotion mode execution means)30a causes the reel drive controller 34 to perform auxiliary stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c so that the internally won BB is not won. As a result, even if BB is won in the game in the ST mode, if the stop buttons 20a to 20c are operated in a specific order, the selected BB is stocked without winning, so in the ST mode, the BB is stored. Becomes easier.
[0046]
The number of games played in the ST mode is counted by the game number counter 45. During the ST mode, the count value of the game number counter 45 is monitored by the control unit 30a. When the count value of the game number counter 45 reaches a predetermined value, that is, when the number of games played in the ST mode reaches a predetermined number, the ST mode is terminated. Simultaneously with the end of the ST mode, the control unit 30a reads the winning record value recorded in the BB stock unit 42 and subtracts "1" from the winning record value. Further, the sub reel 15 is driven to stop so as to display a position where nothing is drawn. Thereafter, when the game is performed, the control unit 30a performs auxiliary stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c so that the BB winning picture is easily stopped on the winning winning line. When the first to third reels 14a to 14c are stopped and BB is won, the payout medal is paid out and the mode is shifted to the BB mode.
[0047]
When the mode is shifted to the BB mode, the winning table is switched and the net increase number counter 41 is operated. The pure increase number of medals counted by the pure increase number counter 41 is read by the control unit 30a, and it is monitored whether or not the counted number has reached 450. BB mode is shifted to RB mode three times, or 30 games are played in RB introduction mode, or the net increase in the number of acquired medals reaches 450. Is terminated. As a result, the control unit 30a and the net increase number counter 41 function as special mode end means.
[0048]
When the BB mode is ended, the control unit 30a reads the winning record written in the BB stock unit 42 again. At this time, if the winning record of the BB written in the BB stock section 42 is “0”, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. When a plurality of BBs are stocked in the ST mode and a winning record is written in the BB stock unit 42, the winning record is read and the written value is subtracted by “1”. At the same time, the value of the stock indicator 19 is also subtracted by “1”. Then, the control unit 30a drives the sub reel 15 and stops it at a position where “CT” is displayed. Thereby, the player can detect that a plurality of BBs are stocked, and that the next game is shifted to the CT mode.
[0049]
When the mode is shifted to the CT mode, the winning table is switched to the first winning table, and a CT mode execution signal is input to the CT mode executing unit 43. In response to the CT mode execution signal, the CT mode execution unit 43 counts the number of games played in the CT mode and activates the reel control suppression unit 44. In the game in the CT mode, when a winning combination or a small combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit 40, a winning combination determination signal is input to the reel control suppression unit 44. The reel control suppression unit 44 inputs a reel control suppression signal to the reel drive controller 34 in response to the winning combination determination signal. In response to this, the reel drive controller 34 performs auxiliary stop suppression control of the reels, puts the first to third reels 14a to 14c into a free state, and gives priority to the operation of the stop buttons 20a to 20c. Thus, in the CT mode, it is possible for the player to arrange the small part winning designs on the winning line by performing the push, and the skilled player who has a high push skill has a higher push skill. More medals than lower beginners.
[0050]
When the auxiliary stop suppression control of the reel is performed, the control unit 30a inputs the stop signal input from the stop button sensors 38a to 38c and the rotation of the first to third reels that are stopped according to the input timing. It is identified from the corner and the pattern table stored in the memory 31 whether or not the small part winning pattern is aligned on the winning line. When the small combination is won, the number of payout medals is read from the payout table from the memory 31, and the medal hopper 46 is driven to pay out the payout medals. When the winning combination determining unit 40 determines BB, the winning record in the BB stock unit 42 is incremented by “1” and the BB is stocked. When replay is determined by the winning combination determining unit 40, auxiliary stop control of the first to third reels is performed so that the reel drive controller 34 can easily win the replay winning pattern.
[0051]
When a predetermined number of games are played in the CT mode, a CT mode end signal is input from the CT mode execution unit 43 to the control unit 30a, and the CT mode control unit 43 terminates the operation of the reel control suppression unit 44. The mode is terminated.
[0052]
When the number of medals acquired during the BB mode reaches 450 and the BB mode ends, the control unit 30a sends a CT mode extension signal to the CT mode execution unit 43 when shifting to the CT mode. input. In this case, the CT mode execution unit 43 shifts to the RB mode three times, or when the BB mode is ended by satisfying any end condition of 30 games being played in the RB introduction mode, Increase the number of games that can be played in CT mode. Thereby, the player's unfairness that occurs when the number of medals acquired during the BB mode reaches 450 and the BB mode is finished in a short time can be eliminated.
[0053]
When the CT mode ends, the control unit 30a drives the sub reel 15 to stop it at a position where nothing is displayed and shifts to the normal mode. After that, when the game is played, the control unit 30a makes the BB winning design valid Auxiliary stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as to easily stop on the line. When the first to third reels 14a to 14c are stopped and BB is won, the BB mode is entered again. If the stocked BB remains, similarly to the above, after the end of the BB mode, the mode is again shifted to the CT mode. When the stocked BB runs out, the mode is shifted to the normal mode after the BB mode ends.
[0054]
As described above, when a plurality of BBs are stocked, the game is shifted to the CT mode in the game between the BB mode that has been transferred in advance and the BB mode that has been transferred subsequently. When all the stocked BBs are released, the number of medals obtained is higher for the skilled person than for the beginner. For this reason, even if there is an upper limit on the number of medals obtained in the BB mode, the difference in the skill of the player can be reflected in the game.
[0055]
  FIG. 4 shows an example in which a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 60 is installed in the slot machine 10, and the means shown in the flowchart of FIG. The program for implement | achieving by the computer 61 containing 31 is stored. In this case, for example, a winning combination determining means, a reel auxiliary stop control means, a special winning combination storing means,A program for realizing the pure increase number counting means and the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means by the computer 61, orA winning combination determination means, a special winning combination storage means,Reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means, storage promotion mode execution means, and reel auxiliary stop control meansIs recorded on the recording medium 60. Then, the recording medium 60 is loaded into the reading device 62 and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.
[0056]
The program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of being installed via the recording medium 60. It is also possible to install the distributed program of the present invention or the program of the present invention read from the recording medium 60 on a personal computer and play a slot machine game on a monitor.
[0057]
In the above embodiment, the BB mode is ended when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times or when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times. However, these end conditions are set to an appropriate number of times. Good. In addition, the RB mode end condition is determined to be played 12 times or won 8 times, but these end conditions may be set as appropriate.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals that can be acquired in the BB mode is 450, but for example, a plurality of types of net increase in medals that can be acquired in the BB mode are provided. The number of medals that can be acquired in the BB mode may be set as appropriate. In this case, it is preferable to increase the number of games that can be played in the CT mode as the upper limit number is smaller.
[0059]
In the above embodiment, in the game in the ST mode, when the stop buttons 20a to 20c are operated in a specific order, the BB that has won an internal winning is not won, and the BB is won in the ST mode more than the normal mode. However, in a game in the ST mode, for example, the BB is not won regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 20a to 20c, and the stored BB can be released after the end of the ST mode. For example, a method for reducing the probability of winning a BB in the ST mode may be set appropriately.
[0060]
In the above embodiment, one BB is stocked when BB is won once. However, for example, a plurality of BBs are stocked when BB is won once. The method may be used. In addition, the number of games that can be played in the ST mode may be set as appropriate, for example, determined by lottery. In addition, for example, a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the ST mode is performed, and when the lottery is won, the mode is shifted to the ST mode. It is. Furthermore, not only in the ST mode, for example, a BB lottery is performed during the BB mode, and even when the lottery is won, the BB stock may be stored in an appropriate game. In this case, even if the BB is not stocked, if the BB is won during the preceding BB mode, it is preferable to shift to the CT mode after the end of the BB mode.
[0061]
In the above embodiment, the CT mode is ended when a predetermined number of games are performed. In addition, an upper limit may be set for the number of medals obtained in the CT mode. The number of games that can be played in the CT mode may be set as appropriate.
[0062]
In the above embodiment, the BB mode is provided as the bonus game mode. However, an RB mode may be provided in addition to the BB mode so that BB and RB are stocked.
[0063]
In the above embodiment, the control unit 30a and the reel drive controller 34 are used as the reel main stop control unit and the reel auxiliary stop control unit, and the reel control suppression unit 44 is used as the reel auxiliary stop control suppression unit. If it is decided to shift, the reel auxiliary stop control is performed with priority on the reel stop operation in the game between the special mode that is transferred in advance and the special mode that is transferred subsequently. Although the mode is shifted to the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode, for example, it is possible to carry out with one reel stop control means. In this case, data for stop control similar to the reel main stop control means, data for stop control similar to the reel auxiliary stop control means, and data for stop control similar to the reel auxiliary stop control suppression means are stored in a memory or the like. These three data may be selectively used by being stored in the means.
[0064]
Further, a control unit that functions as a reel main stop control unit, a control unit that functions as a reel auxiliary stop control unit, and a control unit that functions as a reel auxiliary stop control suppression unit may be provided separately.
[0065]
The present invention is not limited to a reel drive type slot machine, but can be equally applied to a video type slot machine. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine having a total of five winning active lines, that is, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines. is there.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the reel auxiliary stop control unit that suppresses the reel auxiliary stop control by the reel auxiliary stop control unit and prioritizes the reel stop operation and performs the reel auxiliary stop control, and the special auxiliary stop control unit. When a plurality of winning combinations are stored, a predetermined number of games between the special mode that has been transferred in advance and the special mode that is subsequently executed are controlled by the reel auxiliary stop suppression control means. Since the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for shifting to the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode is provided, an upper limit is set on the number of medals that can be acquired in the BB mode which is a special mode. Regardless, even if the number of medals earned in the BB mode becomes constant, it is earned according to the skill of the player in the CT mode which is the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode. Since it is possible to add a difference to the number of dull, it can be eliminated the unfairness of a skilled person.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.
2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot machine
14a first reel
14b second reel
14c 3rd reel
30 CPU
30a control unit
31 memory
39 Electronic lottery club
40 Winning Role Determination Department
41 Net increase counter
42 BB Stock Department
43 CT mode execution part
44 Reel control suppressor
45 game counter
60 recording media
61 computers
62 Reader

Claims (3)

Multiple types of patterns are arranged on the outer periphery, the reel rotates in response to the game start operation, the winning combination deciding means for determining one of the lost and multiple types of winning combinations by lottery, and the reel stop operation The reel auxiliary stop control means for controlling the auxiliary stop of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is easily obtained, and the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the reel is stopped. If the special winning combination is not obtained at the time, the special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination and carrying it over to the next and subsequent games is provided. The special mode is shifted when the reels are stopped and the winning design constituting the special winning combination is stopped on the winning line, In the gaming machine that benefits granted probability to the technique's is higher,
If it is determined that the transition to the special mode is made a plurality of times, the reel assistance that gives priority to the reel stop operation in the game between the special mode that is shifted in advance and the special mode that is transferred subsequently. Reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for shifting to a reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which stop suppression control is performed;
A net increase number counting means for counting the net increase in the number of game media acquired in the game in the special mode;
A special mode ending means for ending the special mode in response to the count value by the pure increase number counting means reaching a predetermined value or the number of games reaching the predetermined number,
The reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode executing means is configured such that when the count value reaches a predetermined value and the special mode is ended, the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means is more effective than the case where the number of games reaches the predetermined number of times and the special mode is ended. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games that can be played in the stop suppression control mode is increased. A winning combination determining means for determining either a loser or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery;
Auxiliary stop control of the reels so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means can be easily obtained in response to the stop operation of the reel that is rotated in response to the game start operation, with a plurality of types of patterns arranged on the outer periphery Reel auxiliary stop control means for performing,
If the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the special winning combination is not obtained when the reels are stopped, the special winning combination is stored and carried over to the next and subsequent games. A role storage means;
A net increase number counting means for counting the net increase in the number of game media acquired in the game in the special mode;
Special mode ending means for ending the special mode in response to the count value by the pure increase number counting means reaching a predetermined value or the number of games reaching the predetermined number;
When it is determined that the winning design that constitutes the special winning combination is shifted to a special mode in which the profit granting probability to the player is increased while being shifted by stopping on the winning line In the game between the special mode that is shifted in advance and the special mode that is subsequently transferred, the reel is shifted to the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode in which the auxiliary stop suppression control of the reel that gives priority to the reel stop operation is performed, The number of games that can be played in the reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode when the count value reaches a predetermined value and the special mode is ended, compared to when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of times and the special mode is ended. A program for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as reel auxiliary stop suppression control mode execution means for increasing the number of reels. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 2 is recorded.

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