JP4030090B2 - Game machine, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium that are 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. 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.
[0003]
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. In addition, in this specification, the winning combination that won the winning combination from the electronic lottery and that the reel picture corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the winning line is an internal winning, and the winning combination that won the internal winning The winning state is a state in which the reel designs corresponding to are aligned on the winning line.
[0004]
The expectation that a large number of medals can be obtained in a short period is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines. In recent years, in addition to the bonus game mode, a game mode that can be expected to acquire a large number of medals There are many models that have been devised in various ways to increase the player's happiness. As one of the game modes, an assist time (AT) mode in which an assist display that prompts the player to operate a stop button is performed is known. In the AT mode, for example, a sub-reel provided separately from the three reels, a liquid crystal panel, or the like displays a picture to be stopped on the winning effective line, a stop button operation order, and the like. When the player operates the stop button in accordance with this display, it becomes easy to win a small role that has won an internal prize, so it becomes easy to increase medals during the AT mode. For this reason, the model provided with the AT mode can stimulate the player's willingness to acquire medals and can increase the interest in the game.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A slot machine equipped with the AT mode is provided with a winning combination in which the presence / absence of a prize is determined according to the operation sequence of the stop buttons. If this winning combination is won during the AT mode, the stop order of each reel is notified by sub-reels, lamps, etc., and if the player presses the stop button according to the notification, the winning combination is won. be able to. However, when winning in the game in the normal mode or the BB mode, the stop order of each reel is not notified, and the player presses each stop button depending on intuition. For this reason, it is difficult to win the winning combination, and, for example, in the BB mode, the number of net increased medals obtained (number of acquired medals-number of inserted medals) is reduced. As a result, the player's expectation for the BB mode that a large number of medals can be acquired is suppressed, and as a result, the player is given a disadvantage.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium capable of preventing a reduction in winning probability even when the operation order of stop buttons is involved when winning a specific winning combination. And
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to operate a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating a game starting means, and a reel stop operating means provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels. A reel stop control means for performing a stop control of the reel in response, and among the winning combinations, a symbol constituting a predetermined winning combination is a specific operation order winning symbol, and specific It is composed of an unspecified operation order winning symbol composed of the same combination as the operation order winning symbol, and after the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means until the operation of the reel stop operating means is performed. In the meantime, a winning symbol distribution unit that distributes a winning symbol constituting a predetermined winning combination to either a specific operation order winning symbol or an unspecified operation order winning symbol, and the winning symbol distributing unit constitutes the predetermined winning combination An operation order for determining whether or not the operation order of the plurality of reel stop operation means coincides with the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means when the winning symbol to be selected becomes a specific operation order winning symbol The winning symbol that constitutes the predetermined winning combination by the determining means and the winning symbol distribution means becomes the specific operation order winning symbol, and the reel stop operation hand Reel stop control for changing reel stop control so that the specific operation order winning symbol is not aligned on the same winning line when the operation order is not matched with the operation order determined by the stop operation order determining means The reel stop control means, the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operation means Is matched with the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means, the reels are controlled to stop so that the specific operation order winning symbols are aligned on the same winning effective line, and the winning symbol distribution means When the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination becomes the unspecified operation order winning symbol, the operation order of the reel stop operating means is the previous one. Regardless of whether or not the operation order determined by the stop operation order determining means coincides, the reel stop control is performed so that the unspecified operation order winning symbols are aligned on the same winning effective line. .
[0008]
Further, it is preferable that the symbol distribution ratio of the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means is changed according to the gaming state. Further, it is preferable that notification is made when it is determined whether the winning symbol of the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means is a specific operation order winning symbol or an unspecified operation order winning symbol. Further, it is preferable that when the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is the predetermined winning combination and each reel is stopped by the operation of the reel stop operating means, the operation order of the reel stop operating means is notified. .
[0009]
The program of the present invention responds to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operating the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, In the reel stop control means for performing stop control and the winning combination determining means, the specific operation order winning symbol and the winning combination specific The predetermined winning combination after the predetermined winning combination composed of the unspecified operation order winning symbol composed of the same combination as the operation order winning symbol is determined and before the operation of the reel stop operation means is performed. The winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distributing means by the winning symbol distribution means for distributing the winning symbol constituting the winning symbol to either one of the specific operation order winning symbol or the unspecified operation order winning symbol An operation order determination means for determining whether or not the operation order of the plurality of reel stop operation means matches the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means when the winning symbol is obtained; The winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the distributing means becomes the specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operating means is the stop operation. When the operation order determined by the order determination means does not match, the computer functions as a reel stop control change means for changing the reel stop control so as not to align the specific operation order winning symbols on the same winning line. In addition, the reel stop control means is configured such that the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operating means is the stop operation order determining means. When the operation order determined by the above is matched, the reel operation is controlled so that the specific operation order winning symbols are aligned on the same winning effective line, and the predetermined winning combination is constituted by the winning symbol distributing means. When the winning symbol becomes an unspecified operation order winning symbol, the operation order of the reel stop operating means is the stop symbol. Regardless of whether or not the operation order determined by the operation order determining means coincides, the computer functions as a means for controlling reel stop so that the unspecified operation order winning symbols are aligned on the same winning line. Is.
[0010]
As the storage medium, the above-described program is stored, and the program can be read by a computer.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 2 is set to a normal mode, a BB mode, an RB mode, and an AT mode. In the BB mode, the transition is made to the RB mode three times or the RB introduction game to be performed 30 times before the transition to the RB mode is an end condition. In the RB mode, the end condition is that a single game is won 8 times or 12 times. In the AT mode, the end condition is that 5 games or 60 games in which the operation order is notified on the sub reels are performed.
[0012]
In the slot machine 2, four symbol display windows 5 to 8 are provided on the front door 4 of the housing 3, and a first reel 9a, a second reel 9b, a third reel 9c, and a sub reel are provided at the back of each display window. 10 is rotatably incorporated. As is well known, various patterns are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 9a to 9c, and when the reels are stopped, three patterns are observed per reel through the corresponding display window. . As a result, a total of five pay lines, each of which is a combination of one reel pattern and three diagonal lines, are set.
[0013]
Prior to the start of the game, when one medal is inserted from the medal slot 11, the winning line at the center side is activated, three for two, three for three, and five for diagonal addition. The winning line is activated. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as a winning effective line. Further, it is possible to store up to 50 medals, and the number of stored medals is displayed on the credit number display 12.
[0014]
When the start reel 13 for starting the game is operated, the sub reel 10 starts to rotate together with the other reels 9a to 9c, and an electronic lottery at the time of operating the start lever 13, for example, a BB transition combination for shifting to the BB mode is selected. When it is, BB is won, “7” is displayed, and the player is notified that BB is won. Similarly, “BAR” is displayed when the RB transition combination is drawn in the game in the normal mode. When the mode is shifted to the AT mode, the symbol corresponding to the operation order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c or the winning combination is displayed on the symbol display window 8. In addition, instead of using the sub reel 10, the notification of the stop order of the reels in the AT mode is made by emitting light for each stop order using, for example, a lamp arranged on the rear surface of the stop button or a lamp provided inside the reel. You may make it do.
[0015]
On the operation panel above the stop buttons 14a to 14c, which are reel stop operation means, a one-bet button, a two-bet button, a MAX bet button, and a payout button that are operated when a game is played with a medal credited. Various operation buttons are provided. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, the details thereof are omitted.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 2 is basically controlled by a microcomputer including a CPU 20 and a memory 21. The medal sensor 22 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 11 and inputs it to the control unit 20a of the CPU 20. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 11 and an inappropriate medal is discharged to the medal tray 17 (see FIG. 1) through the medal payout opening 16. Further, when a selector inserts a medal at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted in the middle of a game or while various operation buttons are pressed without passing through the medal sensor 22. Discharge to the medal tray 17.
[0017]
Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, medals inserted after the fourth piece are also detected by the medal sensor 22 when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 17. The credit function is turned on / off every time the payout button is pushed. When the credit function is in the on state, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are also detected by the medal sensor 22 and stored in the slot machine 2 up to 50 sheets. The number of stored medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display 12. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the one 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 17.
[0018]
The control unit 20a 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 22, and thereby determines the number of effective pay lines. In addition, the number of medals betted each time the game is started is added up and counted by a counter provided in the control unit 20a. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0019]
The start switch sensor 23 is turned on when the start lever 13 is operated, and outputs a game start signal to the control unit 20a. Each time the game start signal is output, the count value of the game number counter 24 is incremented by “1”. Therefore, the number of games executed in the slot machine 2 can be identified by referring to the count value of the game number counter 24.
[0020]
Upon receiving the game start signal, the control unit 20a rotates the first to third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reel 10 based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 21 and starts the game process. The reel drive controller 27 controls the drive and stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 28a to 28d, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 28a to 28d. Note that the RAM area of the memory 21 is a working area, and is used for temporary storage or rewriting of flags and data used for each game.
[0021]
Since the stepping motors 28a to 28d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the control unit 20a controls the number of supplied drive pulses to control the first to third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reels 10. 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 29 a to 29 d at its reference position, and the photosensors 30 a to 30 d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion 29 for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 30a to 30d are output to the control unit 20a as a reset signal for each reel.
[0022]
Inside the control unit 20a, a pulse counter is provided for each stepping motor, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. The count value of the pulse counter is cleared each time a reset signal is input and is up-counted again. 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.
[0023]
A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 21. In the picture table, 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 are stored. A code is associated. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which picture has moved on the center winning effective line, and how much the reel should be rotated. It is possible to predict whether the pattern will move on the winning line.
[0024]
Sensors are provided inside the stop buttons 14a to 14c, and a stop signal for each reel is input to the control unit 20a when the stop buttons 14a to 14c are pressed. The start lever 13 is operated to start the rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed, the operation of the stop buttons 14a to 14c is validated. Then, stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 9a to 9c is started by pressing them. As described above, the stop buttons 14a to 14c function as a reel stop operation unit, and the control unit 20a functions as a reel stop control unit. It should be noted that when the plurality of stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when fully operated simultaneously, none of the reels are stopped. Hereinafter, the operation of the stop button that is actually performed is referred to as pressing the stop button, and the operation order is referred to as the pressing order.
[0025]
The control unit 20a operates the electronic lottery unit 31 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 31 includes a random number generation unit and a random value sampling circuit, and draws one random number every time the game is started. The winning combination determination unit 32 is a game that is currently being executed according to the value. Determine the winning role. As described above, the control unit 20a, the electronic lottery unit 31, and the winning combination determining unit 32 function as a winning combination determining unit.
[0026]
The winning combination determining unit 32 is provided with a plurality of winning tables. The plurality of winning tables include a first winning table used for determining a winning combination in each game under the normal mode, a second winning table used when BB and RB win an internal prize, and a BB mode A third winning table used in the RB introduction game and a fourth winning table used during the RB mode are provided. A winning signal indicating the type of winning selected by the electronic lottery unit 31 is sent to the winning combination determining unit 32, and the winning combination signal is fed back to the control unit 20a. The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is output to the control unit 20a. When the winning combination signal is a BB transition combination and an RB transition combination, a BB winning flag and an RB winning flag are stored in the RAM area of the memory 21. Write.
[0027]
The winning symbol distribution determination unit 33 includes a winning symbol distribution lottery unit 34 and a distribution table 35. When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is, for example, a small role “Bell”, the symbol “Bell” constituting the small role “Bell” is operated by a stop button. A sorting lottery is performed to determine whether the order is a specific operation order winning symbol associated with winning, or whether the operation order of the stop button is an unspecified operation order winning symbol not associated with winning. The distribution table 35 used for this distribution lottery has a fixed distribution ratio. Note that the distribution ratio may be changed according to the game history, or may be changed during the BB winning or the BB internal winning.
[0028]
The operation order determination unit 36 receives the lottery start signal from the control unit 20a when the winning combination distribution determination unit 33 determines that the small role “Bell” is the specific operation order winning symbol, and operates the stop button. The order is determined by lottery. The operation order determining unit 36 is provided with an operation order lottery unit 37 and an operation order winning table 38. The operation order lottery unit 37 includes a random number generation unit and a sampling circuit, and determines the operation order of the stop buttons by referring to the operation order winning table 38 for the sampled random number values.
[0029]
In the operation order winning table 38, the operation order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c is “first → second → third stop button”, “first → third → second stop button”, “second”. "1st → 3rd stop button", "2nd → 3rd → 1st stop button", "3rd → 2nd → 1st stop button", 6 "3rd → 1st → 2nd stop button" It is distributed on the street. This operation order winning table 38 In this case, the winning probabilities for the six sorted operation orders are set to be the same. Note that the winning probabilities for the six operation sequences may be set as appropriate.
[0030]
The operation order comparison / determination unit 39 compares the operation order determined by the operation order determination unit 36 with the actual pressing order of each stop button, and determines whether or not the pressing order matches the operation order. It is provided to make a determination. Based on the determination result of the operation order comparison / determination unit 38, the control unit 20a performs stop control of each reel. For example, if it is determined that the stop button pressing order does not coincide with the operation order, the control unit 20a changes the reel stop control of each reel so that the symbols “bells” are not aligned on the same winning line. Stop the reel. Thereby, the control part 20a functions also as a reel stop control change means.
[0031]
The AT transition determination unit 40 includes an AT transition lottery unit 41, an AT probability table 42, an AT upgrade lottery unit 43, a first upgrade winner table 44, and a second upgrade winner table 45. The AT transition lottery unit 40 is used to determine whether or not to shift to a game in the AT mode by performing a transition lottery using the AT winning table 42 when the winning combination determining unit 32 is “lost”. It is done. When the AT lottery unit 41 wins the transition lottery, the game in the AT mode is performed from the next game for five games. In the case of “losing”, the AT transition lottery is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a small role such as “Single cherry” is elected, May be set.
[0032]
The AT upgrade lottery unit 43 performs a lottery when the game in the AT mode is the fifth game, and determines whether or not to further play 60 games in the AT mode. The first upgrade winning table 44 is used for, for example, 100 games after the end of the BB mode when the game is shifted to the AT mode in the game in the normal mode. The second upgrade winning table 45 is set to have a higher probability of winning than the first upgrade winning table 44. Although the AT upgrade lottery is performed for the fifth game in the AT mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed for each game regardless of the number of games in the AT mode, or may be set as appropriate.
[0033]
When the winning combination wins, the medal hopper 46 pays out the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 16 or adds the specified 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 21, and the control unit 20 a reads this to drive the medal hopper 46.
[0034]
The initial setting input unit 47 is provided inside the housing 3 and can be operated with the front door 4 opened. The initial setting input unit 47 is provided with a power switch serving as a main power supply, a setting change button, a selection switch that can select whether or not to stop when the BB mode ends. The payout rate is changed by pressing a setting change button so that the payout rate can be varied between six stages. When changing the payout rate, the group allocation of each winning table is also adjusted.
[0035]
Next, the operation of the thus configured slot machine will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Prior to the start of the game, after 1 to 3 medals are inserted, the start lever 13 is operated to start the game in the normal mode, and the first to third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reel 10 rotate all at once. Begin. At the same time, the electronic lottery unit 31 samples a random number and outputs it to the winning combination determining unit 32. Using this random number value, the winning combination determining unit 32 determines the winning combination with reference to the first winning table, and outputs the winning signal to the control unit 20a.
[0036]
When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is, for example, the small role “bell”, the control unit 20a outputs a lottery start signal to the winning symbol distribution lottery unit 33. As a result, the winning symbol distribution lottery unit 34 refers to the distribution table 35 and performs a lottery to determine whether the small role “Bell” is the specific operation order winning symbol or the unspecified operation order winning symbol. When the distribution lottery is won, the control unit 20a outputs a lottery start signal to the operation order determination unit 36. In the operation order lottery section 34, the operation order winning table 38 The lottery using is performed to determine the operation order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c. For example, in this lottery, when the operation sequence of the stop buttons is “first → second → third stop button”, the player selects each stop button in the order of “first → second → third stop button”, for example. Is pressed, the operation order comparison / determination unit 39 determines that the stop button pressing sequence matches the operation sequence determined by the operation sequence determining unit 33, and the symbol “ Stop each reel to align the bells. Then, medals are paid out for winning the small role “Bell”.
[0037]
On the other hand, when each stop button is pressed in the pressing order of “first → third → second stop button”, the operation order comparison / determination unit 39 determines that the pressing order is different from the operation order. The reel stop control is changed from the pull-in control to the kick-off control, and each reel is stopped so that the symbols “bells” are not aligned on the same winning line. As a result, in this game, the winning of the small role “Bell” cannot be obtained. If the winning symbol distribution determining unit 33 does not win, the winning symbol constituting the small role “Bell” becomes an unspecified operation order winning symbol, and the pressing order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c is changed. Regardless of the order of pressing, each reel is stopped so that the symbols “bells” are aligned on the same winning effective line, so that it is possible to obtain a prize for the small role “bell”.
[0038]
When the game in the normal mode is continued and the winning combination determining unit 32 loses the game, for example, the control unit 20a outputs the lottery start signal to the AT shift determining unit 40. In response to the lottery start signal, the AT shift lottery unit 41 uses the AT winning table 42 to determine whether or not to shift to the AT mode. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery unit 41 shifts to the AT mode, the control unit 20a stops to display the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 by rotating the sub reel at the start of the next game. Is done. For example, when the determined winning combination is the small role “Bell” and the pressing order is valid, the symbol in the pressing order is displayed on the symbol display window 8. In the case of the small role “bell”, when the operation order of the stop button is invalid, the display of the sub reel is the symbol “bell”. If the game does not shift to the AT mode, the game in the normal mode is continued.
[0039]
When the game in the AT mode is the fifth game, the control unit 20a outputs a lottery start signal to the AT upgrade lottery unit 43. In response to the lottery start signal, the AT upgrade lottery unit 43 performs an upgrade lottery using the first upgrade table 44. Then, when the upgrade lottery is won, the AT mode is performed for 60 games from the next game. On the other hand, if the upgrade lottery results in a loss, the AT mode ends, and the next game starts in the normal mode.
[0040]
When the BB transition combination is won in the game in the normal mode, the control unit 20a writes a BB winning flag in the RAM area of the memory 21. When the BB winning flag is set, the CPU 20 starts the stop control of the stepping motor 28 d driving the sub reel 10, and the sub reel 10 stops in a state where the picture “7” is displayed in the symbol display window 8. Thereby, the player knows that the BB winning is won internally. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted and the start lever 14 is operated, the first to third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reel 10 start to rotate all at once. Thereafter, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 14a to 14c is validated, and the control unit 20a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 14a to 14c while referring to the count value of the pulse counter provided for each reel, and BB. The first to third reels 9a to 9c are stopped so that the symbols constituting the transitional combination are aligned on the same winning effective line.
[0041]
When the player presses the stop buttons 14a to 14c to align "7"-"7"-"7", payout of payout medals is performed and the mode shifts to the BB mode. In the game under the BB mode, the winning table used by the winning combination determining unit 32 is switched to the second winning table. In the BB mode, for example, two to three RB modes can be performed during 30 RB introduction games. In this RB mode, a game with one medal bet is performed, and the game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or playing a maximum of 12 games. In this case, the same pattern is often aligned on the winning line activated when the three reels are stopped by operating the stop buttons 14a to 14c, and the number of dividends corresponding to the combination of the patterns You can earn medals.
[0042]
When the small role “Bell” is won in the RB introduction game in the BB mode, the control unit 20a outputs a lottery start signal to the winning symbol distribution lottery unit 34 as in the normal mode. And, when winning the sorting lottery, the small role “bell” is treated as a specific operation order winning symbol, and only when each stop button is pressed in the operation order determined by the operation order determining unit 36, Stop control of each reel is performed so that the symbols “bells” are aligned on the same winning line.
[0043]
When the BB mode ends, the mode is changed to the normal mode. However, when the mode is changed to the AT mode during the first 100 games that are changed from the BB mode to the normal mode, The second upgrade winning table 45 is obtained. The second upgrade winning table is set to have a higher probability of being upgraded and awarded than the first upgraded winning table. As a result, the probability of being upgraded is increased when the mode is shifted to the AT mode during 100 games after the end of the BB, and as a result, a large number of medals can be obtained.
[0044]
Further, a program for executing the procedures and functions shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 2 and the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4 in the control device of the slot machine may be stored in a storage medium such as a flexible disk or an optical disk. . As shown in FIG. 5, the storage medium 50 has a stop button only when a predetermined winning combination is stopped according to the operation order determined by the stop operation order determining means that determines the operation order of the stop buttons by lottery. The specific operation order winning symbol for controlling the stop of the reels so as to stop on the winning line in response to the operation timing, and the same combination as the operation order winning combination, and the reel stop regardless of the operation order The data for the unspecified operation order winning symbol for controlling the reel to stop on the winning line based on the operation timing of the operating means, and the specific winning order determined by the winning combination determining means The distribution means that distributes to either the winning symbol or the unspecified operation order winning symbol, and the predetermined winning combination is specified based on the determination of the distributing means An operation order determination means for determining whether or not the operation order of the plurality of reel stop operation means matches the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means when the winning order winning symbol is reached; Reel stop control change means for changing the reel stop control means so as not to align the specific operation order winning symbols on the same winning effective line when the operation order of the reel stop operation means does not match is stored. The game is executed in a state where the program is installed in the slot machine 51 or the storage medium 50 is loaded in the reading device 52. Reference numeral 53 is a CPU, and reference numeral 54 is a memory.
[0045]
Further, the program can be distributed to the slot machine using the Internet instead of installing using the storage medium. In addition, by adding a program that executes basic operations of the slot machine, such as a function for starting a game, a function for turning a reel, and a function for stopping a reel, to the above program, the program is installed on a personal computer and the slot is displayed on a monitor. Can play machine games.
[0046]
In this embodiment, when the small role “Bell” wins or wins, the player is informed whether the small role “Bell” is a specific operation order winning symbol or an unspecified operation order winning symbol. Although it was made not to perform, you may alert | report by a sub reel. As a result, in the case of the unspecified operation order winning symbol, the player can surely win the small role “Bell”, so that the small role is not missed.
[0047]
Further, when notifying whether or not a winning is determined, in addition to notifying whether the specific operation order winning symbol or the non-specific operation order winning symbol by the sub reel, the inside of the stop button or the first to third reels The player can be notified of the result of the operation order by notifying the operation order using a lamp or the like disposed inside the player. Further, in the case of the unspecified operation order winning symbol, the player's pressing order is set as the operation sequence, so that for the player, the small role “Bell” is the unspecified operation sequence winning symbol. You won't notice if it is a winning symbol.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, only when the predetermined winning combination is stopped according to the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means that determines the operation order of the reel stop operation means by lottery. The specific operation order winning symbol for controlling the reel stop so as to stop on the winning line in response to the operation timing of the reel stop operating means, and the same combination as the operation order winning symbol, Regardless, it is composed of an unspecified operation order winning symbol that performs reel stop control so as to stop on the winning winning line based on the operation timing of the reel stop operating means, and the predetermined winning determined by the winning combination determining means Since there is a sorting means that distributes the roles to either the specified operation order winning symbol or the unspecified operation order winning symbol, it is possible to suppress the missing of the small role. Can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention.
2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 slot machine
14a First stop button
14b Second stop button
14c 3rd stop button
33 Winning symbol distribution lottery
36 Operation order determination unit
39 Operation order comparison / determination unit
40 AT transition decision section
41 AT transition lottery club
42 AT winning table
43 AT upgrade lottery club
44 First upgrade promotion table
45 Second upgrade promotion table

Claims (6)

A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating the game starting means;
A reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel in response to the operation of the reel stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Among the winning combinations, a symbol constituting a predetermined winning combination is constituted by a specific operation order winning symbol and an unspecified operation order winning symbol consisting of the same combination as the specific operation order winning symbol,
The winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination is specified operation order winning symbol or unspecified operation after the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means until the operation of the reel stop operation means is performed. Winning symbol distribution means for distributing to either one of the winning symbols in order;
The operation in which the operation order of the plurality of reel stop operation means is determined by the stop operation order determination means when the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination becomes the specific operation order winning symbol by the winning symbol distribution means Operation order determination means for determining whether or not the order matches,
The winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operation means does not match the operation order determined by the stop operation order determining means Sometimes including a reel stop control changing means for changing the reel stop control so that the specific operation order winning symbols are not aligned on the same winning line.
In the reel stop control means, the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operating means is determined by the stop operation order determining means. If the selected operation order matches, the reels are controlled so as to align the specific operation order winning symbols on the same winning line, and the winning symbol that constitutes the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means If the operation order of the reel stop operation means matches the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means, the unspecified operation order winning design is displayed. The game machine is characterized in that the reel stop control is performed so as to be aligned on the same winning effective line.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol distribution ratio of the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means is changed according to a gaming state.   The notification is performed when it is determined whether the winning symbol of the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means is a specific operation order winning symbol or an unspecified operation order winning symbol. The gaming machine described.   2. The operation order of the reel stop operation means is notified when the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is the predetermined winning combination and each reel is stopped by the operation of the reel stop operation means. The gaming machine according to any one of? 3. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating the game starting means;
A reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the corresponding reel in response to the operation of the reel stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
The reel stop operation after the predetermined winning combination comprising the specific operation order winning symbol and the unspecified operation order winning symbol consisting of the same combination as the specific operation order winning symbol is determined by the winning combination determining means. Until the operation of the means is performed, winning symbol distribution means for distributing the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination to either the specific operation order winning symbol or the unspecified operation order winning symbol;
The operation in which the operation order of the plurality of reel stop operation means is determined by the stop operation order determination means when the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination becomes the specific operation order winning symbol by the winning symbol distribution means Operation order determination means for determining whether or not the order matches,
The winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operation means does not match the operation order determined by the stop operation order determining means Sometimes, the computer functions as reel stop control changing means for changing the reel stop control so that the specific operation order winning symbols are not aligned on the same winning line.
In the reel stop control means, the winning symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distributing means becomes a specific operation order winning symbol, and the operation order of the reel stop operating means is determined by the stop operation order determining means. If the selected operation order matches, the reels are controlled so as to align the specific operation order winning symbols on the same winning line, and the winning symbol that constitutes the predetermined winning combination by the winning symbol distribution means If the operation order of the reel stop operation means matches the operation order determined by the stop operation order determination means, the unspecified operation order winning design is displayed. A program for causing a computer to function as a means for controlling the stop of reels so that they are aligned on the same winning line.   A storage medium in which the program according to claim 5 is stored and the program can be read by a computer.

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