JP3964902B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine using game media such as medals and balls.

  Currently, there are various types of slot machines, which are one of the game machines, and the basic configuration is as follows.

  A slot machine is usually provided with a plurality of rows of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, and by inserting medals as game media and starting a game, a plurality of rows of reels are started and an internal lottery is executed. Each reel is stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation, and the number of game media (medals) corresponding to the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line is paid out.

  For example, when the symbols “7-7-7” are arranged on the winning line, a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as BB game or special bonus game) is started. During a BB game, a regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as RB game or SRB game) of a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) or a general game in which the winning probability of a small role such as a bell is set higher than usual (so-called BB game) General game) can be performed.

  Recently, many mass acquisition type slot machines that can acquire a large number of medals in one BB game are on the market. In this mass acquisition type slot machine, for example, a specific small role with a large number of acquisitions in a general game in the BB is configured to continuously win.

  However, in the conventional mass acquisition type slot machine, although it is possible to acquire a large number of medals in terms of specifications (specs), in order to actually obtain a large number of medals, a specific small role with a large number of acquired coins There was a problem that the beginner's knowledge and skill could not cope with it because it was necessary to align the symbols of the above on the winning line or to change the order of pressing the stop buttons.

  Also, for slot machines, a game where the symbol “7-7-7” related to BB etc. could not be aligned on the winning line even though BB etc. were won by internal lottery (per bonus internal For slot machines that have specs that produce a performance every time the number of games hits the inside increases, select “7-7-7” in the game where the first performance was performed. There are many cases where they are arranged, and there is a problem that the production effect prepared by the manufacturer cannot be fully enjoyed.

JP 11-192339 A Registered Utility Model No. 3068195

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can fully enjoy the specifications prepared by the manufacturer without any prior knowledge or advanced skills. It is to provide.

According to the present invention, a plurality of rows of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols are provided, and the movement of the plurality of rows of reels is started by inserting a game medium and starting a game, and an internal lottery is performed. A gaming machine that stops each reel based on a result and a reel stop operation, and pays out a number of game media according to the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line, and relates to the winning combination won by the internal lottery. Reel stop control means for controlling stop of the reel on the basis of a design, wherein the gaming table includes a bonus for starting a bonus game as the winning combination and a special bonus for starting a special bonus game, and the special bonus The game is completed by playing a general game that can be won by the bonus a predetermined number of times or by digesting the bonus game a predetermined number of times. There are, the reel stop control means in said general game of the special bonus game, the reel stop the use of symbols corresponding to the bonus when winning the bonus by the internal lottery to control draw on the pay line A plurality of control data is stored, and the plurality of reel stop control data when the bonus is won by the internal lottery until the number of times of winning the bonus reaches a predetermined number in the general game of the special bonus game The first reel stop control data is selected , and if the bonus is won by the internal lottery on the condition that the predetermined number of times has been reached, the second reel stop control data in the plurality of reel stop control data is selected. After the reel stop control data is selected, and after the second reel stop control data is selected, the special board When the predetermined condition in the general game Sugemu is satisfied, so as to select the third reel stop control data of the plurality of reel stop control data when winning the bonus by the internal lottery The first and third reel stop control data are set to have a higher pull-in rate than the second reel stop control data, and the reel stop control means selects the reel stop operation by the player. A gaming stand that performs reel stop control based on reel stop control data, and wherein the predetermined condition is a case where the number of general games in the special bonus game reaches a predetermined number of times. Provided.

In the present invention, the reel stop control means stores a plurality of first, second, or third reel stop control data, and the selected first, second, or third reel stop control data includes a plurality of reel stop control data. In this case, one reel stop control data can be selected by lottery.

  In the present invention, it is possible to provide notifying means for notifying that the reel stop control data has been switched.

  According to the present invention, even a beginner without special knowledge or skill can fully enjoy the specs prepared by the manufacturer.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine is taken as an example of an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention and will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
A. Slot machine configuration <Appearance configuration>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. In the center of the slot machine main body 100 shown in the figure, there are three reels (left reel 101, middle reel 102, right reel) in which a plurality of kinds of symbols including a specific symbol (for example, “7”) are arranged on each outer peripheral surface. The reel 103 is housed and can be rotated inside the main body 100.

  The symbols of the reels 101 to 103 are displayed in the vertical direction for each reel by the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 provided on the front surface of the main body 100 so that the player can see them. Yes. Therefore, when the reels are stopped, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are displayed to the player in the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106.

  In the following description, an area on a reel where one symbol is drawn is referred to as “frame”. Therefore, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106.

  Reference numeral 107 is a notification lamp, which is intended to notify the player when each bonus (BB, RB) is won by internal lottery as a result of the internal lottery. Reference numeral 108 denotes a Win lamp. When a combination of symbols on the winning line constitutes a winning combination, the player is notified of this.

  The above-mentioned RB game is a game that starts when a specific symbol (for example, Bar-Bar-Bar) is aligned on the winning line and becomes an RB winning combination, and an object symbol (for example, Rep-Rep, for example) has a high probability. -Rep) are aligned on the winning line and become a prize winning, and a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15) are paid out for each winning prize. This RB ends when, for example, the number of winning games reaches 12 or the number of winning winnings reaches 8.

  The BB game is a game that starts as a BB prize when specific symbols (for example, 7-7-7) are arranged on the winning line, such as a bell with a high probability for a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). Are all on the winning line. Further, during the BB game, when specific symbols (for example, Rep-Rep-Rep) are aligned on the winning line, an SRB (shift regular bonus) winning is made, and the process proceeds to the above-described RB game.

  The number of times that the player can move to the RB game during the BB game is determined according to, for example, the type of the gaming table.

  Reference numeral 109 is a start lamp that informs the player that the game has started. A weight lamp 110 informs the player that the progress of the game is in a standby state when the time from the start of the previous game to the start of the current game is equal to or less than a specified value. Reference numeral 111 denotes a replay lamp, which informs the player that the next game is a replay when the combination of symbols on the winning line is a replay game (replay game).

  Reference numeral 112 is a credit indicator, which displays to the player that, for example, up to 50 medals earned by the player are credited. A medal insert lamp 113 is a lamp that prompts the player to insert a medal to start the game. Reference numeral 114 denotes a 7-segment display device with three colors and three digits, and displays the number of general games in the BB.

  Reference numeral 115 is a payout display. When the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is a winning combination, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning combination is displayed. A winning line display lamp 116 notifies a winning line determined in accordance with the number of inserted medals.

  In general, the winning line consists of 1 line of the middle horizontal line when 1 medal is inserted, 3 lines including 2 lines of upper and lower horizontal lines added to the middle horizontal line when 3 sheets of medal are inserted, and 3 medals. When a sheet is inserted, a total of five lines including a diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right and a diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right become the winning lines.

  However, the configuration of the winning line is not limited to this, and the number of winning lines may be defined by the number of symbols displayed in the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106. For example, in the slot machine shown in FIG. 1, three frames are displayed vertically for each reel, but four frames are displayed vertically for each reel, and the number of winning lines is eight (horizontal line 4). Book, two right diagonal lines, two left diagonal lines).

  Reference numeral 117 is a medal slot through which a player inserts medals when starting a game. Reference numerals 118, 119, and 120 are credit bet buttons that are pressed when a medal is inserted from credits. 118 is a 1-medal hook button, 119 is a maximum 2-medal button, and 120 is a maximum of 3 medals. It is a hanging button. The player presses one of these buttons to selectively insert 1 to 3 medals per game from the medals displayed on the credit indicator 112 per game. (Bet).

  Reference number 121 is a credit / settlement button, which switches between a settlement button for settlement and discharge of medals stored in the credit indicator 112 and whether or not to store up to 50 medals acquired by winning a prize, for example. It also serves as a credit switching button to enable

  Reference numerals 122 to 124 are stop buttons for stopping the reels 101 to 103, and are provided corresponding to the reels. In the drawing, the left reel stop button 122 corresponds to the left reel 101, the middle reel stop button 123 corresponds to the middle reel 102, and the right reel stop button 124 corresponds to the right reel 103, respectively.

  Reference 125 is a start lever for starting the game. When the player operates this lever, the reels 101 to 103 start rotating at the same time, and at the same time, a random number is controlled by a control unit provided in the slot machine 100. A lottery (internal lottery) is performed. Reference numeral 126 denotes a sound hole for outputting the sound of a speaker installed inside the game table, and a sound effect corresponding to each gaming state is generated from this speaker.

  Reference numeral 127 is a medal payout opening, and medals paid out from here are accumulated in the medal tray 128. Reference numeral 129 denotes a flicker display lamp, and in a bonus game, a replay game, or the like, an internal lamp is turned on / off / flashed to make the game more exciting.

  Reference numeral 130 denotes a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as LCD), which displays internal information of the slot machine, game progress information, and the like to the player. In addition to the internal information and progress information described above, the LCD 130 can display game rules and game demonstrations to the player using moving images or still images.

<Configuration of control unit>
Next, the configuration of the control unit that controls the slot machine in the present embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the configuration of the control unit of the slot machine is roughly divided into blocks, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control unit 300 that controls the entire game and various lamps provided on the front of the main body 100 to excite the entire game. The sub-control units 400 and 500 that perform control and the like include a liquid crystal control unit 500 that controls the display screen of the LCD 130 illustrated in FIG. Note that the present invention can be implemented even if a single control unit is configured to perform all processes without dividing the control unit for each function as in the present embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of each block of each control unit will be described in detail.

(Main control unit 300)
A portion indicated by reference numeral 310 of the main control unit 300 is a main microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “Main CPU”), which performs main control related to the game, and controls each part of the main control unit via the bus 330, Deliver data. Reference numeral 311 denotes a random number generator for generating random numbers used for internal lottery and the like, and is connected to the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330.

  Reference numeral 312 is a medal sensor for detecting a game medal inserted from the medal slot 117, and reference numeral 313 is a stop button sensor for detecting that any of the stop buttons 122 to 124 is operated. Reference numeral 314 denotes a start lever sensor that detects that the start lever 125 is operated, and reference numeral 315 denotes a credit bet button sensor that detects that one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed. Reference numeral 316 denotes an overflow sensor for detecting that medals overflowing from the hopper (medal paying device; not shown) to the auxiliary tank exceed a specified amount.

  These various sensors are connected to the Main CPU 310 via the input interface 317 and the bus 330.

  Reference numeral 318 is a ROM (Read Only Memory), a program for controlling the main part of the slot machine of the present embodiment, stop control data for controlling stop of the reels 101 to 103, sub An effect command or the like for instructing the control unit 400 about the effect contents of the game is stored. Reference numeral 319 denotes a RAM (Random Access Memory), which has a work area for the program, and temporarily stores variable data generated by the processing of the Main CPU 310. The memories of these ROM 318 and RAM 319 are connected to the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330.

  Reference numeral 320 is a motor control unit for controlling a motor (not shown) provided for each reel in order to rotate / stop the reels 101 to 103, and 321 controls a hopper for paying out medals. A hopper control unit. These are connected to the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330 via the input / output interface 322.

  Reference numeral 323 denotes a lamp control unit, which is a notification lamp 107, a Win lamp 108, a start lamp 109, a weight lamp 110, a replay lamp 111, a credit indicator 112, an insert lamp 113 and a three-digit 7-segment display shown in FIG. The display 114, the payout display 115, the winning line display lamp 116, and the like are controlled to be turned on / off / flashed according to control of the Main CPU 310. The player can check the progress of the game by referring to the control state of these lamps. The lamp control unit 323 is connected to the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330 and the output interface 324.

(Sub-control unit 400)
A portion indicated by reference numeral 410 of the sub-control unit 400 is a sub-microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as SubCPU), and an effect command output from the Main CPU 310 via the output interface 325 of the main control unit 300 is input to the input interface 417 and the bus 415. Based on this command, an effect for exciting the game with sound and light is performed.

  Reference numeral 411 denotes a ROM, which is a program for performing lighting / extinguishing / flashing control of various lamps for effect of a game, generation control of sound effects and BGM, display control of an image on the LCD 130, and various controls. Data etc. are stored. Reference numeral 412 denotes a RAM which has a work area for the program and temporarily stores variable data generated by the processing of the SubCPU 410. The memories of these ROM 411 and RAM 412 are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the bus 415.

  Reference numeral 413 denotes a backlight control unit which controls lighting / extinguishing / flashing of a backlight (not shown) arranged on the back side of each reel in accordance with an instruction from the SubCPU 410. Reference numeral 414 denotes a flicker control unit which controls lighting / flashing / extinguishing of the flicker display lamp 129 for production or decoration according to a bonus winning or each game state according to an instruction from the SubCPU 410.

  The backlight control unit 413 and the flicker control unit 414 described above are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the output interface 416 and the bus 415.

  Reference numeral 418 denotes an amplifier, which amplifies sound effects such as sound effects and BGM delivered from the SubCPU 410 via the output interface 419. Reference numeral 420 denotes a speaker, which produces a sound according to a tone signal amplified by the amplifier 418.

  In this embodiment, the above-described backlight and flicker display lamp 129 are controlled by the backlight control unit 413 and the flicker control unit 414 of the sub-control unit 400, respectively. Needless to say, the lamp control unit 323 of the unit 300 may perform the batch control together with the control of other lamps.

(LCD controller 500)
A portion indicated by reference numeral 510 of the liquid crystal control unit 500 is an LCD microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as LcdCPU), and a display control signal output from the SubCPU 410 output via the output interface 421 of the sub-control unit 400 is input interface. 511 and the bus 530 are received and an image to be displayed on the LCD 130 is generated and controlled based on the display control signal.

  The LcdCPU 510 directly receives the effect command output from the Main CPU 310 via the route of the output interface 325, the input interface 417, the bus 415, and the output interface 421, and performs display control of the LCD 130 based on the received effect command. It may be configured.

  Reference numeral 512 denotes a ROM which stores a program for transferring various control signals between the SubCPU 410 and a video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 513 described later. The ROM 512 is connected to the LcdCPU 510 via the bus 530.

  Reference numeral 514 denotes a ROM that stores image data of an image to be displayed on the LCD 130. The VDP 513 controls the image displayed on the LCD 130 via the output interface 515 in accordance with an instruction from the LcdCPU 510.

<Reel configuration>
Next, an example of a reel configuration used in the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described.

(Reel design)
FIG. 3A shows an example of the symbol configuration of the reel according to the present embodiment. The symbols shown in the figure are composed of 21 symbols each for the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. In FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, the symbols are written in characters. In addition, symbol numbers are shown on the left side.

  FIGS. 3B and 3C are examples of a reel stop control table used for control by which the control unit stops the reels.

(Reel stop control table)
FIG. 4A is a simplified diagram showing the overall structure of the reel stop control table used in the present embodiment.

  The table group of Tables 0 to 4 (the table number shown on the right shoulder) in FIG. 4 shows one reel stop control data used when BB is won by internal lottery. For use in the control for aligning the symbols for starting (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7) to the middle, upper, lower, right-up, or right-down It is an example of one reel stop control data (table group).

  The table groups of Tables 5 to 9 show one reel stop control data (table group) to be used when RB is won by internal lottery, and a symbol (for example, Bar-Bar-Bar) for starting an RB game is shown. ) Is an example of one reel stop control data (table group) for use in the control to align the middle, upper, lower, right-up, and right-down.

  Tables 10 to 14 and table groups 110 to 114 are conditions used for aligning symbols on the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 for starting an SRB game after winning an SRB by internal lottery. This is an example of reel stop control data (table group) that differs depending on (described later).

  In addition to the reel stop control data (table group) given above, the reel stop control used to control the stop of the reel when winning a symbol such as watermelon, bell, cherry, etc. by internal lottery. Data (table group) also exists but is omitted in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the SRB symbol pull-in rate when the reel stop control is performed using the reel stop control data including the tables 10 to 14, and the reel stop control data including the tables 110 to 114. The following description will be given on the assumption that the SRB symbol pull-in rate is set differently from the case where the SRB is performed. One of these reel stop control data is selected and used according to necessity (conditions in the game process).

  Here, even if one reel control data corresponds to a predetermined condition, a plurality of reel stop control data may correspond. If a plurality of reel stop control data corresponds, a lottery It may be selected by.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the pull-in rate into the SRB (Rep-Rep-Rep) (control to stop the corresponding symbol on the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 according to a predetermined rule. , The tables 10 to 14 for “high pull-in rate” (high pull-in rate) and the tables 110 to 114 for “low pull-in rate” (low pull-in rate) are different. However, each of the pull-in rates is described using one reel stop control data (table group), each of which has a plurality of reel stop control data (table group). Needless to say, one reel stop control data may be selected.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied in progressing the game, the reel stop control data (first reel stop data) used until the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is a situation in which reel control stop data (second reel stop control data: for example, tables 110 to 114) different from the control data: example tables 10 to 14) is used with respect to the pull-in rate. Details regarding these pull-in rates will be described later.

  An example of the contents of the reel stop control table used in the present embodiment is specifically shown in FIG.

  The example in FIG. 3B shows the table 14 in FIG. As described above, the table 14 is a part of the reel stop control table of the reel stop control data for aligning the SRB symbols (Rep-Rep-Rep) to the lower right.

  At the position of each frame in the left column of the reel stop control table in FIG. 3B, when the stop button of the left reel is operated by the player, the symbol is located at the reference position (in the present embodiment, the middle stage). The number that defines how far you can slide is entered.

  For example, if the “watermelon” with symbol number 5 is located in the middle when the stop button on the left reel is operated, the stop symbol number for “watermelon” with symbol number 5 is set to “4”. Therefore, control is performed to stop the “bell” of symbol number 4 at the reference position (middle stage).

  That is, when the stop button of the left reel is operated, the reel does not stop immediately but slides by one frame and then stops. Therefore, the “Rep” of the symbol number 3 is controlled in such a manner that it is drawn to the upper position.

  On the other hand, if “Red 7” of symbol number 0 is located in the middle when the stop button on the left reel is operated, the stop symbol number of “red 7” of symbol number 0 is set to “0”. Therefore, the reel is stopped immediately. Therefore, “Rep” of symbol number 20 stops at the upper position.

  In any case, since the table 14 shown in FIG. 4 is a reel stop control table for performing control for aligning the SRB symbols (Rep-Rep-Rep) to the lower right, the position where the stop operation is performed by the player. However, “Rep” is the table used for stop control in the upper stage of the left reel.

(Reel stop processing)
Next, the reel stop process will be described by taking as an example a case where SRB is won by internal lottery. In this example, it is assumed that the reel CPU performs the main CPU 310 and tables 10 to 14 are set as the SRB symbol table shown in FIG.

  When a stop button (for example, the left stop button) is first operated after all the reels have started to rotate, the Main CPU 310 sequentially refers to the left columns of the tables 10 to 14 to the position where the stop button is operated. It is checked whether “F” is set.

  For example, if the “watermelon” of symbol number 5 is located in the middle when the stop button of the left reel is operated, when “table water” of symbol number 5 is referred to the table 14 in FIG. “F” is not set, and therefore the reel stop control table (table 14) is validated (validated). In the validated table, the fact is written in the corresponding part of the mask bit table shown in FIG.

  Each bit in the mask bit table of FIG. 4B is in the order of upper, middle, lower, upward, and downward from the right (in the table of FIG. 4, the order is 11, 10, 12, 13, 14). In this example, since it is determined that the table 14 (table for lowering right) is valid, “1” is set to bit 4 of the mask bit table.

  Here, when “Rep” of symbol number 9 is located in the middle when the stop button of the left reel is operated, “F” is set to “Rep” of symbol number 9. In this case, the table 13 is invalid and “0” is set to bit 4 of the mask bit table.

  The above processing is performed for all of the tables 10 to 14, and then when there are a plurality of tables in which the mask bit is set to “1”, one table is selected from among them by random number lottery and selected. The left reel is stopped according to the contents of the table.

  For example, if the table 14 is selected by random number lottery and the stop button of the left reel is operated, if the “watermelon” of symbol number 5 is located in the middle stage, the stop symbol of “watermelon” of symbol number 5 Since the number is set to “4”, the “bell” of the symbol number 4 stops in the middle stage, and the stop control is performed in such a manner that the “Rep” of the symbol number 3 is drawn in the upper stage.

  When the left reel stop control is completed, a reel stop control table that cannot support the SRB winning is found in the upper, middle, lower, right-up, and right-down tables, and the mask bit table (FIG. 4B). )) The above-mentioned reel stop control table is narrowed down by setting the bit indicating the reel stop control table to “0” and invalidating it.

  For example, if the symbol “Rep” is stopped at the top when the left reel is stopped according to the table 14, in order to win the SRB, the symbol (Rep-Rep-Rep) of the SRB is aligned at the top, Only stop control that aligns to the right can be controlled.

  That is, when “Rep” is stopped at the upper stage, there is no possibility of the middle stage, the lower stage, and the right-up. Accordingly, the bits 0, 2, and 3 of the mask bit table are set to “0” to perform the narrowing down.

  Subsequently, for the stop control of the middle reel in response to the player's operation, the same stop process as that of the left reel is performed, and finally, the stop of the right reel is controlled using the reel stop control table used for the middle reel.

  As described above, the reel stop process has been described by taking the case where the SRB is won by the internal lottery as an example. However, in this embodiment, when the SRB is won, the SRB is always stopped if the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle and right. The symbol arrangement of each reel and the contents of the reel stop control table are determined so that the symbols (Rep-Rep-Rep) of the symbols are aligned and the SRB is won.

  In this way, stop control is performed so that a winning is always obtained for all stop operation patterns (21 × 21 × 21 = 9261 stop operation patterns because there are 21 symbols on each of the left, middle, and right reels). A possible case is generally referred to as a pull-in rate of 100%.

  On the other hand, in the above example, if “7” is set in the portion of symbol number 7 on the right reel (see FIG. 3C), if the right reel is stopped at symbol number 7, No. 6 “Rep” stops at the upper stage without being pulled down to the lower stage and misses the SRB winning.

  That is, even if the reel stop control table is used for drawing SRB symbols, the pulling rate is slightly lower in FIG. 3C than in the table of FIG. 3B and the table of FIG. Is getting smaller.

  In the present embodiment, when the reel stop control is performed using the table group of the tables 10 to 14 in FIG. 4 using the principle as described above, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is set to 100%. When reel stop control is performed using the table group of the tables 110 to 114, the SRB pull-in rate is configured to be 5.4%. Of course, these pull-in rate values are merely examples. In addition, the drawing-in rate of each symbol other than the SRB symbol in the present embodiment is as shown in FIG.

In slot machines,
Expected value = (winning probability of winning combination) x (draw rate) x (number of payouts)
In some cases, the expected value is calculated by the following formula, but as for the SRB, as shown in FIG. 5, the expected value is “0” because the number of payout medals is “0”, and the total of the winning combination It does not affect the expected value.

B. Control of Slot Machine Hereinafter, control of the slot machine in the present embodiment will be described.

<Control details>
One example of the control contents of the slot machine in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

(Game control)
First, the player inserts a desired number (1 to 3) of game medals from the medal slot 117 or presses one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120. Thereby, the control by the Main CPU 310 proceeds to step S1 in FIG. 6, and when a game medal is inserted, it is determined based on a signal from the medal sensor 312 whether or not the inserted medal is genuine. If the medal is legitimate, the winning line display lamp 116 corresponding to the number of inserted game medals is turned on via the lamp control unit 323. This notifies (displays) the player that the game is ready.

  On the other hand, when one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed, the control of the Main CPU 310 determines which button is pressed based on a signal from the credit bet button sensor 315, and determines which button is pressed. In response, the winning line display lamp 116 is turned on.

  Next, when the start lever 125 is operated by the player and the start lever sensor 314 is turned on, the control of the Main CPU 310 detects acceptance of the start operation in step S2 and starts the game. That is, first, the process proceeds to step S 3, and the control of the Main CPU 310 acquires a random number from the random number generator 311, performs an internal lottery regarding winning, and stores the result in the RAM 319. For example, if a bell is won, information indicating a bell winning is stored, and if a BB is winning, information indicating a BB winning is stored.

  At this time, the control of the Main CPU 310 performs lottery (hereinafter referred to as production lottery) on whether or not to perform an effect described later using the acquired random number, and when winning, between step S4 and step S5 The effect command is read from the ROM 318 and output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output interface 325.

  Here, the effect command is for instructing the sub-control unit 400 to provide an effect pattern (described later) using the LCD 130, the backlight, and various lamps shown in FIG. Command.

  Receiving the effect command, the sub-control unit 400 performs various effect controls according to the contents of the effect command.

  Thereafter, the control of the Main CPU 310 proceeds to step S4, and the reels 101 to 103 are rotationally driven all at once (or randomly) so that the symbols displayed on the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 are moved from top to bottom. The motor control unit 320 is instructed.

  Next, the control of the Main CPU 310 proceeds to step S5 and performs stop control of the reels 101 to 103.

  That is, the control of the Main CPU 310 checks the output of the stop button sensor 313, and when the stop button sensor 313 detects that any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the motor corresponding to the stop button via the motor control unit 320. (Not shown) is instructed to stop control according to the lottery result.

  When all the reels are stopped, the control of the Main CPU 310 proceeds to step S6, determines a symbol on the winning line, and executes a winning determination. The determination results (BB winning, RB winning, SRB winning, bonus winning, small water winning such as watermelon, losing, etc.) are stored on the RAM 19.

  In step S7, a required number of game medals are paid out according to the determination result. Specifically, the number of medals to be paid out is added to the number displayed on the credit indicator 112 via the lamp control unit 323 or the hopper control unit 321 is instructed to pay out the payout port 127 shown in FIG. Pays out to the medal tray 128.

  The number of medals paid out in the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. For example, in a general game other than during BB, 15 games at BB prize, 15 at RB prize, 12 at watermelon prize, 7 at bell prize, 2 at cherry prize When replaying a prize, 0 cards will be paid out.

  When the medal payout process is performed, the processes of steps S8 to S16 are executed as necessary, and one game is completed, and the main CPU 310 controls the game medal next or credit bet. A standby state is maintained until any of the buttons 118 to 120 is pressed.

(Game state management)
As described above, the control by the Main CPU 310 determines whether or not it is an RB winning in step S8 after step S7 (FIG. 6). At the time of RB winning, step S13 is executed, and when it is not RB winning, it is judged at step S9 whether or not it is an SRB winning. Step S13 is also executed when winning the SRB.

  In step S10, step S11, and step S12, it is sequentially determined that “whether or not a BB prize is won?”, “Whether or not RB is in progress”, and “whether or not a BB is in progress”. In the case of BB winning, step S14 is executed, in the case of RB, step S15 is executed, and in the case of BB, step S16 is executed.

  Here, for example, if BB is won in the internal lottery in step S3 and then “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is aligned and it is determined in step S6 that the BB winning is determined, step S14 is followed by step S14. Executed.

  Details of step S14 are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 7B, in step S201, the control of the Main CPU 310 sets “1” to bit 1 of the game code table shown in FIG. 7D, so that the game state becomes BB from the next game. . In this embodiment, this game code table is provided in the RAM 319, and each bit is initialized with “0” in advance.

  In step S202, the control of the Main CPU 310 sets the number of SRBs (“3 times” in this embodiment) and the number of general games in the BB (“30 times” in this embodiment). These are also stored in the RAM 319.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 6, the control of the Main CPU 310 is in a standby state until a game medal is inserted or one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed.

  Then, if step S1 is executed again and the next game is started, it is determined in step S12 that BB is in progress, and step S16 is executed.

  Details of step S16 are as shown in FIG. In FIG.7 (c), in step S301, the control of MainCPU310 subtracts "1" from the general game frequency set previously. For example, “30-1” is calculated for the first time, and the result is 29 times.

  The control of the Main CPU 310 in step S302 determines whether or not the number of general games is seven. In this case, since the number of general games is 29, step S303 is skipped and step S304 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the SRB is won in the general game in the BB is set to about 1/5. However, the numerical value of 7 times that is the determination criterion in step S302 depends on this probability. Any change may be made.

  The control of the Main CPU 310 in step S304 determines whether or not the number of general games is 0 (that is, whether or not the BB game is finished). In this case, step S305 and step S306 are skipped, and the process returns to FIG.

  Then, step S1 is executed again to start the next game, and when the above process is repeated, the general game in the BB is digested. In this general game, the player waits for an SRB prize while increasing the number of medals by a small role prize such as a bell.

  Here, in this embodiment, before the BB game is started at the latest (specifically, at the time of initializing the slot machine or at the end of the previous BB game), the SRB is shown in FIG. Reel stop control data (reel stop control tables 10 to 14) are set.

  As described above, the pull-in rate of the reel stop control tables 10 to 14 is 100%. Therefore, when the SRB is won in the general game in the BB, the (Rep-Rep-Rep) is always aligned and the SRB wins. It becomes.

  For example, in the general game in BB, when the SRB is won in the internal lottery in step S3, and after that, “Rep-Rep-Rep” is prepared and it is determined in step S6 that the SRB is won, step 9 is followed by step S13. Executed.

  Details of step S13 are as shown in FIG. 7A, in step S101, the control of the Main CPU 310 sets “1” to bit 0 of the game code table shown in FIG. 7D, so that the game state becomes RB from the next game. .

  In step S102, the main CPU 310 controls the number of winning prizes ("8 times" in this embodiment) and the number of winning games ("12 times" in this embodiment).

  Next, referring again to FIG. 6, if the next game is started, it is determined in step S11 that RB is in progress, and then step S15 is executed.

  The details of step S15 are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 8, the control of the Main CPU 310 in step S401 determines whether or not it is a winning combination, and if it is a winning combination, 1 is subtracted from the set winning number in step S402, otherwise. Step S402 is skipped.

  The control of the Main CPU 310 in step S403 determines whether or not the number of winning prizes is 0, and if it is 0 (that is, if the RB game is ended), the process proceeds to step S406. The process proceeds to S404.

  The control of the Main CPU 310 in step S404 subtracts “1” from the set number of the accessory game. In step S405, it is determined whether or not the number of the accessory game is zero. If the game has ended), the process proceeds to step S406. If not, the process proceeds to step S1 in FIG. 6, and the next game is started.

  During the RB, the role game is repeatedly performed, and the number of winning a prize winnings is 8 times (Yes in step S403), or the number of winning game times is 12 times (yes in step S405). In step S406, the main CPU 310 determines whether or not bit 1 of the game code table shown in FIG. 7D is “1” (whether or not it is currently BB). If it is determined that BB is in progress, bit0 is turned OFF in step S407 ("RB in progress" is reset), the number of SRB games is decremented by 1 in step S408, and whether the number of SRBs is "1" in S409 It is determined whether or not (the number of remaining SRBs is one). If the remaining number of SRBs is 2, no is determined in S409 and S411, and the process proceeds to step S415.

  On the other hand, when the remaining number of SRBs is one (when two RB games have been consumed), the control of Main CPU 310 executes step S410.

  Here, the control of the Main CPU 310 sets the tables 10 to 14 having a pull-in rate of 5.4% instead of the current tables for SRB (tables 10 to 14 having a pull-in rate of 100%).

  Thereby, in the general game after the end of the second RB game, when the SRB is won, the reel stop control with a small pull-in rate for the SRB symbol is performed.

  In the general game after the end of the second RB game, when the remaining number of general games is seven, the main CPU 310 determines Yes in S302 of FIG. 7C, and in S303. Then, reel stop controls 10 to 14 are set.

  As a result, when the SRB is won in the remaining seven general games, reel stop control with a high pull-in rate is performed.

  Thereafter, when the third RB game is won, at the end of the RB game (at the end of the BB game), the control of the Main CPU 310 determines Yes in step S411 of FIG. 8, and step S412. The tables 10 to 14 are set to prepare for the next big bonus game, and the game code is cleared in step S413.

  Also, the BB game ends when the general game in the BB game is played 30 times.

  Accordingly, the main CPU 310 controls the CPU 10 by subtracting “1” from the number of general games in step S415, and if the number of general games is determined to be zero in step S416, sets the tables 10 to 14 in step S412 and next time. The game code is cleared in step S413. Similarly, if it is determined in step S304 in FIG. 7C that the number of general games is 0, tables 10 to 14 are set in S305 to prepare for the next big bonus game, and the game code in S306. To clear.

  As mentioned above, although the BB game performed in this embodiment was demonstrated centering on the control flow, the flow of the game is as shown in FIG. 9A, for example.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, until the RB game is played twice, the SRB pull-in rate is set to 100%. Therefore, when the SRB is won by the internal lottery, the player Even if it is stopped properly, SRB will always be won.

  Therefore, in the general game in BB, two RB games can be digested with a relatively fast number of games.

  After digesting the second RB game, the SRB symbol pull-in rate decreases, making it difficult to win an SRB even if SRB is won. That is, even without special knowledge and skill, it becomes possible to avoid the SRB winning, and the general game can be extended.

  After that, when the general game in the BB reaches the Nth game (the 23rd game in this case) of a predetermined number of games, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is increased, and the SRB winning becomes easier. Can be digested.

  As described above in detail with reference to the embodiment, the slot machine according to the present invention can almost surely digest two RB games in the BB. Since the period is extended, the number of wins for the small role is increased, and the third RB game is almost completely digested. As a result, even a beginner can acquire a large amount of medals.

  Information regarding the SRB symbol pull-in rate can be notified to the player using notifying means such as the LCD 130.

  For example, when the SRB symbol pull-in rate is high (when the reel stop control tables 10 to 14 are in a usable state), a specific character is run on the LCD 130 and when the SRB pull-in rate is low ( When the reel stop control tables 110 to 114 are in a usable state), it is possible to use an expression form that allows the above-mentioned character to walk on the LCD 130.

  In addition, notification may be performed using the flicker display lamp 129 instead of the LCD 130, or the volume and tone color of the speaker may be changed according to the size of the pull-in rate.

  In any case, the notification form may be such that the switching of the reel stop control table can be understood.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the BB game is started, the SRB symbol pull-in rate changing process is always performed, but this is not always necessary.

  For example, if “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is aligned and a BB winning is achieved, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is changed, and “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” is aligned. When a BB winning is achieved, a normal BB game without a process for changing the SRB symbol pull-in rate may be performed.

[Embodiment 2]
Examples of other embodiments of the present invention include the following examples. That is, as the reel stop control, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is configured to change stepwise according to the conditions. Therefore, as the SRB symbol reel stop control table, the tables 10 to 14 and the tables 110 to 110 of FIG. In addition to 114, tables M0 to M4 (not shown) having a pulling rate of the tables 10 to 14 and a pulling rate (for example, 50%) substantially in the middle of the pulling rates of the tables 110 to 114 are provided and used. . Here, each number “0, 1, 2, 3, 4” following M corresponds to “middle, upper, lower, right-up, right-down” as in the above-described embodiment. .

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 310 controls the number of games that have not won an SRB in the general game in the BB even though the SRB has been won (hereinafter, the number of missed SRBs) a predetermined number (here, 1). If the predetermined number of times is reached, another reel stop control table can be used for the SRB symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the first and second general games in the BB, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is set to 100%, as shown in FIG. 9B, for example. In the first predetermined number of times, the SRB symbol pull-in rate is several percent, the predetermined number of times is 50%, and the subsequent number is 100%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game that is out of SRB is played once, the tables M0 to M4 are made available to achieve a pull-in rate of about 50%, and then a game out of SRB is further played. Once done, tables 10-14 can be used to achieve a 100% pull-in rate.

[Embodiment 3]
Furthermore, the following example is given as an example of another embodiment of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the BB symbol pull-in rate is varied in a game after winning a BB in the internal lottery and before winning a BB (so-called general game in the vicinity of the BB). FIG. 9C shows a game flow, and FIG. 10A shows a control flow.

  Although not shown in particular, in this embodiment, reel stop control data (reel stop control tables L0 to L4) in which the pull-in rate is set to about 0.3% are used as reel stop control data for drawing the BB symbol. The reel stop control data (reel stop control tables H0 to H4) in which the pull-in rate is set to about 6.8% can be selectively used.

  The numbers “0, 1, 2, 3, 4” following “L” and “H” correspond to “middle, upper, lower, right-up, right-down” as in the above-described embodiment. Suppose you are. Of course, the pull-in rate of each table is only one example.

  According to the present embodiment of the present invention, the reel stop control data for a small part such as a bell and a watermelon is used during a normal game, and in addition to these reel stop control tables when a BB is won, a reel stop control table is used. The reel stop control data composed of L0 to L4 can be used to control the reel stop.

  In addition, when winning the BB, the LCD 130 or the like is used to produce an effect that expects the BB winning. The production here is, for example, flashy every time the number of games increases up to the Mth game (three times here). As an example of the production method, the character movement on the LCD 130 may be increased as the number of times increases, or the volume of the speaker may be increased gradually as the number of times of the game is increased. In addition, a plurality of lamps or the like may be sequentially turned on each time an effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 10A, the control of the Main CPU 310 starts counting the number of games from the time of winning the BB in the internal lottery (S701) (step 702), and the number of games reaches “3”. (Step 703), the reel stop control tables H0 to H4 are made available instead of the reel stop control tables L0 to L4 (step S704).

  As explained above, until the third game around the inside of the BB, the drawing of the BB symbol becomes worse and it becomes difficult to win the BB, so the player can fully perform the performance inside the BB inside. You will be able to enjoy it.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the present embodiment, in the general game in the BB game, the SRB pull-in rate is set to 100% or close to 100% in the first and second general games. Yes, in the third general game, the SRB pull-in rate is low (approximately 0% in this example) until the total number of general games in the BB game reaches a certain number of times. The SRB pull-in rate is set slightly higher (in this example, approximately 50%), and the SRB pull-in rate is set to be very high (in this example, 100%) in a stepwise manner when the general game exceeds a certain number of times. (The third time, that is, the SRB pull-in rate is set high during the BB game in the final general game. Such stepwise pull-in rate is set in the first general game in the second general game. Inside Good, but for the last, a great effect since only digest the last one SRB game) is performed reel stop control.

  When the SRB pull-in rate is set as in the present embodiment (for example, as shown in FIG. 9B), even the beginner can digest the first two SRB games, and the third general In the game, a normal winning combination can be obtained, and the player can acquire more game media. Further, if the number of general games that can be executed during the BB game is close (usually 30 times), the SRB game for the third time can be easily digested by making the SRB draw rate close to 100%.

  According to the present invention, not only during the BB game but also when the BB is hitting (winning) or when the RB is hitting (winning), as shown in FIG. (In FIG. 9 (c), BB shows the inside area, but it is the same as changing BB to RB.) When BB or RB is inside, the general game has a predetermined number of times (up to M games in the figure) ) Or RB symbols are drawn at a very low rate so that normal winning combinations are easily controlled, and after the general game is digested a predetermined number of times (M games), for example, in FIG. 50% is set.

  In this case as well, the pull-in rate need not be increased once, and may be increased stepwise.

  Further, it goes without saying that the pull-in rate may be selected by lottery instead of increasing sequentially.

[Embodiment 4]
In the example of each embodiment of the present invention described above, the example in which the pull-in rate is changed using the reel stop control table (group) as the reel stop control data has been described. For example, the reel stop control table (group) It is also possible to implement the present invention by changing the pull-in rate with a control method that does not use ().

  In the above description, in FIG. 10B, after winning the SRB, “Rep” stops in the upper stage by the first reel (left reel) stop operation, and “Rep” stops in the middle stage by the second reel (middle reel) stop operation. "Shows a state of stopping.

  In the reel stop control in the present embodiment, within the range in which the target symbol (here, “Rep”) can be drawn (here, four frames) on the basis of the symbol at the time of the reel stop operation (here, the middle symbol). If the target symbol exists, the target symbol is pulled in unless the target pull-in prohibition condition is violated. The predetermined pull-in prohibition condition is set, for example, when the “Rep” symbol is pulled in the left reel and “cherry” is pulled in at the same time, resulting in duplicate winnings.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10B, when “Rep” stops at the upper stage of the left reel and “Rep” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the reel stop control according to the present embodiment starts with No. 1 to The fourth symbol is searched, and if “Rep” exists, this “Rep” is pulled in and stopped at the lower stage. Here, since there is the third “Rep”, this “Rep” is pulled in and stopped at the lower stage.

  As shown in the right reel column of FIG. 3 (a), the left reel, the middle reel if the symbol arrangement is such that “Rep” always exists within the maximum pull-in range (within 4 frames) at any stop operation position. After “Rep-Rep” is complete, the SRB prize will be awarded.

  Here, if the search range is within 2 frames, the “Rep” symbol of No. 3 cannot be drawn in the state of FIG. 10B, and SRB winning cannot be performed.

  As described above, in the control control method, it is possible to adjust the pull-in rate by using a search range. When applying to the example of each embodiment described above, for example, a predetermined range is used. When the condition is satisfied, the reel stop control data (maximum pull-in range 4 frames) used before the predetermined condition is satisfied is set with a different type of reel stop control data (maximum pull-in range 2 frames). That's fine.

[Embodiment 5]
As an example of another embodiment of the present invention, a reel stop control for changing the SRB lottery probability as well as the symbol pull-in rate can be given.

  For example, in FIG. 9A, at the end of the second RB game, the SRB symbol draw rate is set to 5.4%, and the SRB lottery probability is reduced from 1/5 to 1/10. It is possible to perform control that makes it difficult to win an SRB.

[Embodiment 6]
As an example of another embodiment of the present invention, in the description using FIGS. 9A to 9C, the reel stop control data is changed during the BB or inside the BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a game (normal game) in a game state other than the four game states in BB, RB, inside BB, and inside RB, The reel stop control table can be changed.

  That is, according to the present invention, for example, in a normal game, the control unit uses a predetermined type of reel stop control data among a plurality of types of reel stop control data provided in advance (different pull-in rates), Continue the game after that. Therefore, for each game, the control unit determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, determines whether or not the number of games has reached a predetermined number), and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, It can be implemented that the reel control data of a different type from the reel stop control data of the type used before the predetermined is used.

  The present invention has been described in detail using the embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

In the reel stop control means for performing reel stop control of a gaming machine represented by the slot machine in which the present invention is implemented:
(1) When winning a BB, an RB, or a regular combination (winning combination) by internal lottery, for example, each draw rate is used for control to draw and stop the symbol corresponding to the selected winning combination on the winning line A plurality of reel stop control data of different numbers are stored in advance, and a plurality of reel stops stored in a predetermined game (for example, a normal game or a game in which a winning combination which is an internal lottery is won) is stored. One reel stop control data (for example, reel stop control data with a low pull-in rate) selected in advance (selected by lottery in a plurality of cases) is selected from the control data, and this is used as the first reel stop data. The reel stop control means performs reel stop control for each game, and then executes each game as described above, while a predetermined condition (for example, the number of games is determined in advance). (When the number has been reached), a predetermined one of the stored reel stop control data is substituted for the first reel stop control data (in the case of a plurality, it is determined by lottery). This reel stop data (for example, reel stop control data with a high pull-in rate) is selected and used as second reel stop data, and the reel stop control means performs the reel stop control of each game to implement the present invention. it can.

  As described above, when the winning combination is won by the internal lottery as the above-mentioned predetermined game, and when this winning combination is won by BB, in this case, the winning BB One reel stop control data corresponding to (to draw the BB pattern on the reel picture display windows 104 to 106 so as to be aligned) is selected (in the case of a plurality, determined by lottery) and this is selected as the first reel. The reel stop control means performs reel stop control for each subsequent game using the first reel stop control data, and the number of games as a predetermined condition as the subsequent games are executed. When the condition that the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times is satisfied, the first reel stop control data in the plurality of stored reel stop control data is substituted for the first reel stop control data. The reel stop control means selects one predetermined reel stop data (determined by lottery in the case of a plurality of reels) that has a higher pulling rate into the BB than the control data and uses this as second reel stop data. The present invention can be implemented by performing reel stop control of each game using the second reel stop control data.

  That is, according to the present invention, for example, BB is won by internal lottery, and the drawing rate of the BB to the symbol is controlled by using the first reel stop control data having a predetermined drawing rate, and thereafter If the BB symbols cannot be aligned on the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 even after the number of games has elapsed (beginners etc.), the BB symbol pull-in rate is the first reel stop currently in use By switching to the second reel stop control data that is higher than the control data, it is possible to provide a game machine that can increase the opportunities for beginners to enjoy the BB game.

  Here, the second reel stop data with a high pull-in rate is prepared with a plurality of pull-in rates, and the reel stop control data with a high pull-in rate is sequentially used every time each condition is satisfied, or selected by lottery. It is also possible to select by lottery whether reel stop control data having a higher pull-in rate is used sequentially or by lottery.

  (2) In the game machine represented by the slot machine in which the present invention is implemented, RB game and BB game are included as game prizes, and during this BB game, the shift winning combination for shifting to the BB game is high. The reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop can execute a predetermined number of general games to be won with a probability. When the BB, RB, or normal combination (winning combination) is won by internal lottery For example, a plurality of reel stop control data with different pull-in rates are stored in advance for use in the control for pulling and stopping the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination on the winning line (this includes the SRB game during the BB game). This includes the reel stop control data used for the control of drawing the winning symbol on the winning line), and for each general game in the BB game. Reel stop control for each game using first reel stop control data (for example, a high pull-in rate for shifting to the SRB) of one of a plurality of reel stop control data (determined by lottery in the case of multiple reels) In each of the following general games in the BB game, the first condition set in advance (for example, after the internal winning of the SRB winning combination in the internal lottery, the symbols related to the SRB winning combination are not aligned on the winning line. When the number of times reached a certain number, or when the number of SRBs reaches a predetermined number), the first reel stop control data is replaced with a plurality of types of reel stop control data. Each of the games using the second reel stop control data (for example, the pull-in rate for shifting to the SRB is lower than the first reel control data) of one of them (which is determined by lottery in a plurality of cases) It is the practice of the present invention by performing Lumpur stop control.

  Here, according to the present invention, in each general game in the BB game, one of the plurality of reel stop control data (in the case of a plurality of reels determined by lottery) is selected, and the BB is selected. As described above, the fact that the number of shifts has reached a predetermined number in the general game in the game is set as a first condition, and one second reel stop control data (for example, the first reel is determined by lottery) The pull-in rate for shifting to the SRB is lower than that of the reel stop control data), and the second predetermined in each general game in the BB game after the second reel stop control data is selected. (For example, when the number of combinations of symbols related to the SRB winning combination is not aligned on the winning line after winning the SRB winning combination in the internal lottery reaches a predetermined number of times) Second Lee Instead of the stop control data, select the third reel stop control data having the same pull-in rate as the first reel stop control data (for example, the pull-in rate for shifting to the SRB is higher than the second reel stop control data) A game stand can be provided.

  That is, according to the present invention, for example, during the BB game, the reel stop control is performed using the reel stop control data (first reel stop control data) having a high pull-in rate for aligning with the SRB winning combination.

  (A) However, as a first condition (for skilled players), the number of general games is increased and predetermined in advance (technically avoiding the transition to SRB in order to acquire extra game media) When the number of times is reached, the first reel stop control data in use is replaced with the second reel stop control data (low pull-in rate for performing control to align with the SRB winning combination for moving to the SRB game). Control can be performed.

  (B) In addition, as a first condition (for beginners) (if the number of shifts to the SRB game can be three times during the BB game), the number of shifts to the SRB is shifted to two times (shifting to the SRB game) When the reel stop control is performed using the first reel stop control data (which has a high pull-in rate), and the number of shifts to the SRB game has passed two times, the second reel stop control data with a low pull-in rate is used to perform BB If you can acquire more game media in the general game and the number of games (general game in the BB game) reaches a predetermined number (for example, up to 30 games, 25 games or 29 games) , By performing the reel stop control using the third reel stop control data (which has a high pull-in rate for shifting to the SRB game), it becomes easier to execute the SRB game. It can be controlled to earn more game media.

  Here, the third reel stop data with a high pull-in rate is prepared with a plurality of pull-in rates, and the reel stop control data with a high pull-in rate is sequentially used every time each condition is satisfied, or selected by lottery. It is also possible to select by lottery whether reel stop control data having a higher pull-in rate is used sequentially or by lottery.

  (3) Further according to the present invention, as a result of the reel stop control described above, in the special bonus game, when the combination of symbols related to the SRB winning combination is aligned on the winning line, the game medium is not paid out. This makes it possible to control / limit the number of game media to be paid out.

  (4) Further, in the above-described control, when the reel stop control data is switched, notifying means for notifying the switching (for example, (a) LCD 130 when the SRB symbol pull-in rate is large) Use an expression that runs the character above and makes the character walk when the SRB pull-in rate is low, (b) informs using the flicker display lamp 129, or (c) pull-in rate The volume and tone color of the speaker can be changed according to the size of the lamp, and (d) the backlight lighting state can be changed continuously or only for a short time. Any form of notification that can be understood by the player), and by notifying the player, (Reel stop control) control state of parts can be known.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of the control part of the slot machine in the present embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the reel stop control table of the slot machine in this embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reel stop control table of the slot machine in this embodiment. The figure which shows the list regarding the winning combination of the slot machine in this embodiment. The flowchart (the 1) which shows the process sequence of the main control part of the slot machine in this embodiment. The flowchart (the 2) which shows the process sequence of the main control part of the slot machine in this embodiment. The flowchart (the 3) which shows the process sequence of the main control part of the slot machine in this embodiment. Explanatory drawing regarding the pull-in rate of the slot machine in the present embodiment. The flowchart which shows the other process sequence of the main control part of the slot machine in this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

100 Slot machine body 101 Left reel 102 Middle reel 103 Right reel 104 Left reel symbol display window 105 Middle reel symbol display window 106 Right reel symbol display window 107 Notification amplifier 108 Win lamp 109 Start lamp 110 Weight lamp 111 Replay lamp 112 Credit indicator 113 Insert lamp 114 Three-color three-digit seven-segment display device 115 Payout display 116 Effective line display lamp 117 Medal insertion slot 118 One-medal hook button 119 Up to two medal buttons 120 Up to three medal buttons 121 Medal checkout button / Credit switch button 122 Left reel stop button 123 Middle reel stop button 124 Right reel stop button 125 Start lever 126 Sound hole 127 Medal payout port 128 Medal tray 12 Flicker display lamp 130 LCD
420 Speaker 300 Main Control Unit 310 MainCPU
311 Random number generator 312 Medal sensor 313 Stop button switch sensor 314 Start lever sensor 315 Credit bet button sensor 316 Overflow sensor 317, 417, 511 Input interface 318, 411, 512 ROM
319, 412 RAM
320 Motor control unit 321 Hopper control unit 323 Lamp control unit 324, 325, 416, 419, 421, 515 Output interface 330, 415, 530 Bus 400 Sub control unit 410 SubCPU
413 Backlight control unit 414 Flicker display lamp control unit 418 Amplifier 500 Liquid crystal control unit 510 LcdCPU
513 VDP

Claims (3)

Provide multiple rows of reels with multiple types of symbols, start moving the multiple rows of reels by inserting game media and starting the game, execute internal lottery, and use the results of internal lottery and reel stop operation A game machine that stops each reel based on the winning line and pays out a number of game media according to the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line;
Reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the symbol related to the winning combination won by the internal lottery,
The game table includes a bonus for starting a bonus game as the winning combination and a special bonus for starting a special bonus game,
The special bonus game is a game table that is ended by playing a general game that can be won by the bonus a predetermined number of times or by digesting the bonus game a predetermined number of times,
The reel stop control means uses reel stop control data used for control for drawing a symbol corresponding to the bonus onto the winning line when the bonus is won by the internal lottery during the general game of the special bonus game. Store multiple,
In the general game of the special bonus game, the first reel stop in the plurality of reel stop control data when the bonus is won by the internal lottery until the number of times to win the bonus reaches a predetermined number. While selecting the control data, on the condition that the predetermined number of times has been reached, if the bonus is won by the internal lottery , the second reel stop control data among the plurality of reel stop control data is selected,
Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the general game of the special bonus game after the second reel stop control data is selected, the plurality of reels are selected when the bonus is won by the internal lottery. The third reel stop control data is selected from the stop control data.
The first and third reel stop control data are set to have a higher pulling rate than the second reel stop control data,
The reel stop control means performs reel stop control based on the selected reel stop control data for a reel stop operation by a player ,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is when the number of general games in the special bonus game reaches a predetermined number . The reel stop control means stores a plurality of first, second, or third reel stop control data, and if there are a plurality of the selected first, second, or third reel stop control data, gaming table according to claim 1, characterized in that selecting a higher one of the reel stop control data by lottery. Gaming table according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a notifying means for notifying that said reel stop control data is switched.

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