JP4125619B2 - Game machine, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, so that medals are used as game media. However, game media include 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, the winning design that makes up the winning combination that won the winning combination by electronic lottery, the state that the winning design that constitutes the winning winning combination can be aligned on the winning effective line, and the winning combination that won the internal winning A state that is aligned on the winning line is regarded as winning.
[0003]
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.
[0004]
Having the expectation of winning a large number of medals in a short period is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines, and there are many models that have been devised in various ways to enlighten players' gambling Tend to be offered. As one of such models, for example, a model provided with a so-called stock function is provided in which the selected BB or RB is stored when winning the BB to be shifted to the BB mode or the RB to be shifted to the RB mode. ing.
[0005]
Some models provided with a stock function are provided with a game mode called a replay time (RT) mode, for example. When the mode is changed to RT mode, the winning combination lottery table for determining the winning combination is switched to a winning combination lottery table with a high replay winning probability, and whether or not replay can be won in the case of winning the replay Is determined by lottery. Further, during the RT mode, reel stop control is performed so that the winning BB or RB cannot be won, and the winning BB or RB during the RT mode is stored.
[0006]
The number of games in the RT mode is determined by lottery, and when the determined number of games are played, the RT mode is terminated. When the RT mode is ended, the winning combination lottery table is switched to the normal mode winning combination lottery table, and reel stop control is performed so that the stored BB and RB can be won. After the transition to the BB mode or the RB mode, the transition is made to the RT mode again. However, when the number of finished games in the RT mode is small, the transition is made to the BB mode or the RB mode again in a short period. It becomes possible to win the medal.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the slot machine provided with the stock function as described above, the number of BBs and RBs that can be stored is a preset number or a number determined on the slot machine side. Since the number of stored items is not particularly reflected in the content of the game, the game lacked interest even though it had a unique game characteristic of the stock function.
[0008]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine, a program, and a recording medium that reflect the stored number of winning roles in the content of the game, and can excite the player's interest in the game. The purpose is to do.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of winning symbols are arranged on the outer periphery, and a winning combination determining means for determining any of a loser and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery. In response to the reel stop operation. , The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means In response to the In a gaming machine equipped with reel stop control means for performing reel stop control, a special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Each time a special winning combination is held until the preset maximum number is reached. Special winning role storage means for storing, The number of special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means is monitored, and the reel stop control means prevents the special winning combination from winning a prize until the number of special winning combinations stored reaches the upper limit. Stop control is performed, and when the number of reserved special winning combinations reaches the upper limit number and the special winning combination is newly determined by the winning combination determining means, the special winning combination is won by the reel stop controlling means. Based on the stored number monitoring means for controlling the stop of the reels and the first operation by the player, the preset upper limit number is changed. Maximum number Change Means, The reservation period is set by the player's second operation after the first operation and before the game is started. Reservation period setting means to be set, The reservation period from the start of the game after setting the reservation period Reservation period elapse determination means for determining whether or not elapses; Until the reservation period elapses, the setting change validating unit holds the upper limit number setting change by the upper limit number changing unit and validates the upper limit number setting change after the reservation period elapses. Are provided.
[0010]
The upper limit number Change It is preferable that the upper limit number can be set by means of a player's operation.
[0011]
The upper limit number Change When the means is operated, the upper limit number is preferably determined by lottery.
[0012]
The upper limit number Change It is preferable that the time when the means can be operated is a predetermined period or a period determined by lottery.
[0013]
Also, The upper limit number changing means increases the upper limit number from the number before setting according to the number of game media input from an insertion port provided in the gaming machine body. Is preferred.
[0014]
When the upper limit number is reduced from the number before setting by the upper limit number changing means, the number of game media corresponding to the reduced upper limit number is paid out from the payout opening provided in the gaming machine main body. Be Is preferred.
[0015]
The period set by the reservation period setting means is preferably the number of games.
[0016]
The reservation period setting means increases the number of games according to the number of game media inserted from an insertion port provided in the gaming machine body. Is preferred.
[0017]
The program to be used is arranged with a plurality of types of winning symbols on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels that rotate in response to the operation of the start lever for starting the game, A winning combination determining means for determining one of the winning combinations by lottery, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to an operation of one stop button corresponding to each of the reels. In a program for causing a computer of a gaming machine comprising reel stop control means to perform reel stop control in response to a special winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a preset upper limit number A special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination until reaching the number, and the number of special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means is monitored, Until the number of reserved special winning combinations reaches the upper limit, the reel stop control means performs reel stop control so that the special winning combination does not win, and the reserved number of special winning combinations reaches the upper limit. And when the special winning combination is newly determined by the winning combination determining means, the storage number monitoring means for controlling the stop of the reels so that the special winning combination is won by the reel stop control means, A set value storage means for storing a set value of the upper limit number set by the first operation of the player for changing the setting of the preset upper limit number, and after the first operation is performed, the game is played Reservation period elapsed determination means for storing a reservation period set by the player's second operation performed before the game is started and determining whether or not the reservation period has elapsed since the start of the game after the storage And the setting change of the upper limit number is suspended until it is determined that the reservation period has elapsed by the reservation period elapse determination means, and after the determination that the reservation period has elapsed, the upper limit number is Change the setting to the setting value stored in the setting value storage means A program for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as setting change validation means.
[0018]
Further, the recording medium to be used is a computer-readable medium on which the program according to claim 9 is recorded.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is provided with a normal mode, a BB mode, and an RT mode. The BB mode is won when the BB which is a special winning combination is won, and the BB mode is shifted when the winning BB is won. If BB is won, BB is stored and the mode is changed to RT mode. In the RT mode, the winning probability of replay is changed, and reel stop control is performed so that the winning BB cannot be won. In the RT mode game, when losing is won, BB is won internally. The BB mode is terminated when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times or when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times. The RB mode ends when a predetermined winning combination is won eight times or when twelve games are played.
[0020]
In the slot machine 10, four display windows 13 are provided in the front door 12 of the housing 11, and the first reel 14 a, the second reel 14 b, the third reel 14 c, and the sub reel 15 rotate behind each display window 13. Built in freely. As is well known, a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 14a to 14c at a constant pitch, and three patterns per reel can be observed through the display window 13 when the reels are stopped. Become. As a result, a total of five straight winning winning lines, each of which has a pattern of each reel, are set, with three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines.
[0021]
Prior to the start of the game, when one medal is inserted from the medal slot 16, the winning line in the center is activated, 3 for 3 in the side, and 2 for the 3 in addition to the diagonal 5 The book winning line is activated. Further, it is possible to credit (store) up to 50 medals, and the number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display unit 17. For example, four symbols per reel can be observed from the display window 13, and in addition to the four horizontal winning lines, another prize that is folded to combine one symbol for each reel. It is also possible to set an effective line.
[0022]
The sub reel 15 at the right end is stopped at a position where a blank portion is displayed, and is stopped at a position where “BIG” is displayed when a BB to be shifted to the BB mode wins an internal prize in the winning combination lottery at the time of a game start operation. . In addition, it is preferable that the pattern indicating that BB has won an internal prize is an appropriate pattern, and is not limited to the pattern, and may be, for example, a mark or a number. In addition, on the sub-reel 15, an appropriate notification is drawn by appropriately drawing a picture such as a picture indicating that a specific winning combination has been won or a picture indicating an expectation level regarding whether or not a specific winning combination has been won. It's okay.
[0023]
When the start lever 18 is operated, the first to third reels 14a are simultaneously rotated. By operating these stop buttons 19a to 19c, the first to third reels 14a to 14c corresponding to the buttons are individually stopped. The operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c is provided with various operation buttons such as a bet button and a payout button that are operated when a game is played with medals credited. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, the details thereof are omitted.
[0024]
A medal tray 20 is provided at the lower part of the housing 11, and a payout medal obtained when a prize is obtained in the game is paid out from the payout opening 21 to the medal tray 20.
[0025]
On the side of the stop buttons 19a to 19c, an upper limit number setting button 22 as upper limit number setting means and a reservation period setting button 23 as reservation period setting means are provided. The upper limit number setting button 22 and the reservation period setting button 23 can be operated after the game is performed and before the next start lever 18 is operated. When the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is set. The set value is displayed from the upper limit number display unit 24. The value displayed from the upper limit number display unit 24 is counted up each time the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated. In addition, in order to increase the number of stored BBs, it is necessary to insert one medal for each BB stored number. When the upper limit of the stored number of BB is reduced, the upper limit of the stored number of BB is decreased by one. Each time it is played, one medal is paid out. In the initial state, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is set to “10”.
[0026]
When the reservation period setting button 23 is operated, the number of games until the upper limit number set by the upper limit number setting button 22 is validated is set. The set number of games is displayed from the reservation period display unit 25. When the start lever 18 is operated, the set value is determined, and the determined number of stored games and number of games remain displayed from the upper limit number display unit 24 and the reservation period display unit 25.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by a control unit 30 including a CPU 30 a and a memory 31. In addition to the CPU 30a and the memory 31, the control unit 30 includes an electronic lottery unit 39, a winning combination determining unit 40, a BB flag storing unit 41 serving as a special winning combination storing unit, an upper limit number adjusting unit 42 serving as an upper limit number adjusting unit, A reservation period progress determination unit 43 that is a reservation period progress determination means is provided.
[0028]
The medal sensor 32 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 16 and inputs it to the CPU 30a. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 16 and an inappropriate medal is discharged to the medal tray 20. Further, when a selector inserts a medal at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted in the middle of a game or with various operation buttons pressed, without passing through the medal sensor 32. The medal tray 20 is discharged.
[0029]
Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, the medal sensor 32 also detects medals inserted after the fourth one when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 20. The credit function is turned on / off every time the payout button is pushed. When the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are also detected by the medal sensor 32 and credited into the slot machine up to 50 sheets. The number of credited medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display unit 17. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by the operation of the 1 bet button or the MAX bet button described above, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. In addition, when a game is performed and a winning with a medal payout is obtained, a payout medal is also credited, and a medal credited when the payout button is operated is paid out to the medal tray 20.
[0030]
The CPU 30a counts the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of the game based on the detection signal from the medal sensor 32, and thereby determines the number of activated payable lines. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0031]
The start signal sensor 33 inputs a game start signal to the CPU 30a when the start lever 18 is operated after 1 to 3 medals are inserted. Upon receiving the game start signal, the CPU 30a rotates the first to third reels 14a to 14c based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 31 and starts the game process. In addition to the normal mode, the game execution program includes a program that shifts to the BB mode and executes game processing.
[0032]
The reel drive controller 34 controls the drive and stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 35a to 35d, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 35a to 35d. The RAM area of the memory 31 is a working area and is used for temporary storage or rewriting of flags and data used for each game.
[0033]
Since the stepping motors 35a to 35d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the rotation angles of the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the sub reel 15 are controlled by the CPU 30a controlling the number of supplied drive pulses. Further, the stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. Each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 36a to 36d at its reference position, and the photosensors 37a to 37d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 37a to 37d are input to the CPU 30a as a reset signal for each reel.
[0034]
The CPU 30a is provided with a pulse counter for each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d. When the reset signal is input from the photosensors 37a to 37d, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored in each pulse counter while being sequentially updated.
[0035]
A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the picture table represents the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle from the reference position of each reel, and the picture representing each picture arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. A code is associated. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, for example, it is possible to identify which pattern has moved on the center winning effective line, and how much more the reel should be rotated. It is possible to predict whether the target pattern will move on the winning line.
[0036]
The stop button sensors 38a to 38c input a stop signal for each reel to the CPU 30a when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated. The start lever 18 is operated to start the rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated. Thereafter, by operating these, stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 14a to 14c is started.
[0037]
The stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed within a range (drawing range) of five winning designs 0 to 4 frames. For example, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated, the winning is effective. In the case where a winning design that constitutes the winning combination won in the lottery is included in the four winning designs that are consecutive from the winning design located on the line, the first to third reels 14a to 14a The time until 14c stops is delayed, and the winning design constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line.
[0038]
In addition, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated so that a winning combination not determined by the winning combination determining unit 40 is won, the first selection is made so that a winning design that has not been won does not stop on the winning effective line. -Stop control of the third reels 14a to 14c is performed (kicking control). Further, when a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when fully operated simultaneously, none of the reels are stopped. In addition, the reel stop control is not limited to the winning pattern that constitutes the winning combination, so that the player is informed of the winning combination that has won the prize by the type of the pattern stopped on the winning effective line, or the combination of the patterns. Reach eyes may be displayed. As a result, the CPU 30a and the reel drive controller 34 function as reel stop control means.
[0039]
The CPU 30a operates the electronic lottery unit 39 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 39 includes a random number generator and a random number sampling circuit, and draws one random value every time the game is started. The random value selected by lottery is input to the winning combination determining unit 40. The winning combination determination unit 40 determines what winning combination is to be given in the currently executed game according to the input value. Thus, the electronic lottery unit 39 and the winning combination determining unit 40 function as a winning combination determining unit.
[0040]
The winning combination determination unit 40 is provided with a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which random values are grouped according to their sizes. In the first winning combination lottery table, a random number sampled in the game in the normal mode gives a right to shift to the BB mode, a small combination corresponding to a small combination winning pattern that only pays out a predetermined number of medals, It is used for determination of which picture belongs to, such as replay that gives the right to play the next game with the same bet number without inserting medals, or lose that does not generate any hits, that is, winning determination. Note that there are a plurality of types of small role winning designs, and a payout medal is assigned to each. Then, the winning type and the design are determined depending on which winning design the sampled random number value belongs to.
[0041]
In addition to the first winning combination lottery table, the winning combination determining unit 40 is provided with a winning combination lottery table used in a game in which BB has won an internal prize, a game in the BB mode, a game in the RT mode, and the like. ing. Note that the winning combination lottery table used in the game in the RT mode is grouped with random values so that the winning probability of replay is different from that of the first winning combination lottery table used in the normal mode.
[0042]
The BB flag storage unit 41 includes a memory. In the BB flag storage unit 41, the BB flag is written when the winning combination determining unit 40 determines BB in the game in the normal mode. As a result, the winning BB is stored. When one BB flag is read, the mode is shifted once to the BB mode or the RB mode.
[0043]
The reservation period elapsed determination unit 42 is operated after the number of games set by the reservation period setting button 23 is determined. The number of games set by the reservation period setting button 23 is input to the reservation period progress determination unit 42, and the input number of games is stored. The CPU 30a inputs a game execution signal to the reservation period progress determination unit 42 every time a game is played. The reservation period elapsed determination unit 42 counts the number of times the game execution signal has been input, and determines whether or not the set number of games has been played. The determination result is fed back to the CPU 30a.
[0044]
The upper limit number adjusting unit 43 is activated when the number of games set by the reservation period setting button 23 is played. The upper limit number adjusting unit 43 receives the upper limit of the number of stored BBs set by the upper limit number setting button 22 and stores the input stored number. The upper limit number adjusting unit 43 monitors the number of BB flags stored in the BB flag storing unit 41, and causes the CPU 30a to control the game according to the number of stored flags.
[0045]
The medal hopper 44 pays out a specified number of payout medals to the medal tray 20 according to the type of winning combination or adds the specified number to the credit counter. The payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the CPU 30a reads this to drive the medal hopper 44. The medal hopper 44 is driven every time the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is decreased by 1, and the medals are paid out one by one.
[0046]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the initial state, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is set to ten. When setting the upper limit of the number of stored BBs, the player performs a setting operation before operating the start lever 18. In this case, the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated to set the upper limit of the stored number. When increasing the upper limit of the number of stored BBs, the player inserts one medal for each stock number. The CPU 30a validates the operation of the upper limit number setting button 22 until the number of stored BBs is increased by the number of inserted medals.
[0047]
In addition, the reservation period setting button 23 is operated to set the number of games until the upper limit of the stored number is validated. The CPU 30a displays the value set by the upper limit number setting button 22 from the upper limit number display unit 24, and displays the number of games set by the reservation period setting button 23 from the reservation period display unit 25. Perform display control.
[0048]
When 1 to 3 medals are inserted prior to the start of the game in the normal mode, the number of inserted medals is counted by the CPU 30a. When a game start operation is performed by the start lever 18, a game start signal is input from the start signal sensor 33 to the CPU 30a, and rotation of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is started.
[0049]
Further, when the start lever 18 is operated, the set values by the upper limit number setting button 22 and the reservation period setting button 23 are confirmed. When the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is reduced, the CPU 30a drives the medal hopper 44 to pay out medals for the reduced number. When each set value is confirmed, the value set by the reservation period setting button 23 is input to the reservation period elapse determination unit 42, and the upper limit of the number of stored BBs set by the upper limit number setting button 22 is the upper limit number adjusting unit. 43 is input. Reservation period determination unit 42 and upper limit number adjustment unit 43 Then, the input set value is stored.
[0050]
Simultaneously with the operation of the start lever 18, the electronic lottery unit 39 samples a random number, and compares the value with the lottery table for the normal mode in the first winning combination lottery table of the winning combination determining unit 40. As a result, the type of the winning combination or winning combination is determined, and the winning combination determination signal is fed back to the CPU 30a. When the type of winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit 40, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated. The CPU 30a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 19a to 19c while referring to the count value of the aforementioned pulse counter provided for each reel, and the winning design determined by the winning combination determining unit 40 is stopped on the winning winning line. Stop control of the 1st-3rd reels 14a-14c is performed so that it may be easy.
[0051]
When the winning combination determining unit 40 determines BB, the BB flag is written in the BB flag storing unit 41, BB or RB is stored, and the normal mode is changed to the RT mode. In a game in the RT mode, the random number sampled by the electronic lottery unit 39 is collated with the winning combination lottery table for the RT mode of the winning combination determining unit 40 to determine the type of winning combination. In the RT mode, stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the BB winning design does not stop on the winning winning line.
[0052]
When the reservation period elapsed determination unit 42 determines that the number of games set by the reservation period setting button 23 has been performed, the value set by the upper limit number setting button 22 is validated, and the upper limit number Adjustment The unit 43 monitors the number of BB flags stored in the BB flag storage unit 41.
[0053]
Maximum number Adjustment When the number of BB flags stored in the BB flag storage unit 41 does not reach the storage number set by the upper limit number setting button 22, the unit 43 writes the BB flag in the BB flag storage unit 41. Is acceptable. The CPU 30a receives a reel control signal indicating that stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the selected BB cannot be won. In response to this, the CPU 30a continues the game in the RT mode and performs stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c so that the BB cannot be won.
[0054]
Also, the upper limit number Adjustment When the number of BB flags stored in the BB flag storage unit 41 reaches the storage number set by the upper limit number setting button 22, the unit 43 confirms that the BB flag is written in the BB flag storage unit 41. Ban. Then, a reel control signal indicating that stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the winning BB can be won by the CPU 30a is input. In response to this, the CPU 30a ends the RT mode and performs stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c so that the BB can be won. Thereby, it adjusts so that the stored number of BB flags may not exceed the set upper limit.
[0055]
Thus, if the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is reduced, the number of acquired medals increases, but on the other hand, a large number of BB flags are released in a short period of time, and the possibility of acquiring a large number of medals decreases. When adjusting the number of stored BBs, a sense of tension can be given, and the fun of the game can be raised.
[0056]
The BB flag is released when the game is won in the RT mode. When the BB flag is released, the CPU 30a reads the BB flag from the BB flag storage unit 41, and performs stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c so that the BB can be won. Thereby, it will be in the state which BB won internally. When BB is won, the execution program in the BB mode is read from the ROM area of the memory 31, and the mode is shifted to the BB mode. In the BB mode, the mode is first shifted to the RB introduction mode, and a game is played with 1 to 3 medal bets. Then, replay is determined in the game in the RB introduction mode (in the slot machine of the present embodiment, replay is substituted as a winning combination for shifting to the RB mode), and when this is won, the game is switched to the RB mode. The The BB mode is ended when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times or when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times.
[0057]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 50 is installed in the slot machine 10, and the recording medium 50 has means as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. A program to be realized by the computer 51 including the CPU 30a and the memory 31 is stored. In this case, for example, a program for realizing the winning combination determining means, reel stop control means, special winning combination storing means, upper limit number setting means, and upper limit number adjusting means by the computer 51 is recorded on the recording medium 50. Then, the recording medium 50 is loaded into the reading device 52 and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.
[0058]
The program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of being installed via the recording medium 50. It is also possible to install the distributed program of the present invention or the program of the present invention read from the recording medium 50 on a personal computer and play a slot machine game on a monitor.
[0059]
In the above embodiment, the setting of the upper limit of the number of stored BBs and the setting of the number of games until the set number is activated are performed by the upper limit number setting button 22 and the reservation period setting button 23. Each setting may be made using operation parts used when playing the game, such as the start lever 18, stop buttons 19a to 19c, and bet buttons.
[0060]
Further, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs may be determined by lottery when the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated. In this case, for example, it can be realized by providing an upper limit number lottery unit 60 as shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 7, when the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated, the CPU 30 a operates the upper limit number lottery unit 60. In the upper limit number lottery unit 60, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs is determined by lottery. The determined upper limit number is fed back to the CPU 30a. The CPU 30a inputs the determined upper limit number adjustment unit 43. The upper limit number adjusting unit 43 adjusts the number of stored BBs as in the above embodiment.
[0061]
In the above embodiment, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs can be set every time the game is finished. However, for example, when a lottery is won or a predetermined number of games can be set in advance. For example, the timing and period when the upper limit of the number of stored BBs becomes operable may be set as appropriate.
[0062]
When setting is possible when a lottery is won, for example, an upper limit number setting lottery unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8 can be provided. As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the upper limit number setting button 22 is operated, the CPU 30 a operates the upper limit number lottery unit 61. The upper limit number lottery unit 61 performs an upper limit number setting lottery that determines whether or not the upper limit of the number of stored BBs can be set. The lottery result is fed back to the CPU 30a. When winning the upper limit number setting lottery, the CPU 30a validates the operation of the upper limit number setting button 22 and makes it possible to set the upper limit of the number of stored BBs. When the upper limit number setting lottery is not won, the CPU 30a invalidates the operation of the upper limit number setting button 22 and makes it impossible to set the upper limit of the number of stored BBs. In this case, since the content of the game becomes complicated, it becomes possible to deepen the player's interest in the game. Note that the number of games for which the upper limit of the number of stored BBs can be set may be determined by an upper limit number setting lottery.
[0063]
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, an upper limit of the number of stored BBs may be set for each predetermined number of games set in advance. In this case, the CPU 30a counts the number of games during the period when the operation of the upper limit number setting button 22 is validated, and invalidates the operation of the upper limit number setting button 22 when the activated number of games is performed.
[0064]
In the above embodiment, the number of games is set as the setting of the upper limit of the number of stored BBs and the setting of the period until the set number is validated, but for the period, for example, time is set. Or a suitable period may be set, such as setting the number of winning combinations.
[0065]
Further, the profit of the player may be reduced according to the set number of games, such as when the number of games is set multiple times. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of games until the upper limit of the stored number is activated by operating the reservation period setting button 23 is set to a plurality of times, the player has to set the number of games to be set. Insert a medal. The player inserts one medal for each game. The CPU 30a validates the operation of the reservation period setting button 23 until the number of games is increased by the number of inserted medals. Note that when the number of games to be set is one, medals are not inserted, and when the number of games to be set is a plurality of times, medals may be inserted.
[0066]
In the above embodiment, in order to increase the number of stored BBs, it is necessary to insert one medal for each BB stored number. When the upper limit of the stored number of BB is reduced, the upper limit of the stored number of BB is increased. Each time one is reduced, one medal is paid out. For example, according to increase / decrease in the upper limit of the number of stored BBs, the winning probability or winning probability of the winning combination (when the winning combination is won, it can be won) The probability that the lottery of whether or not to perform) is changed, or the game mode to be transferred is shifted to a game mode having a different profit-giving probability to the player. Appropriate profits may be increased or decreased according to the increase or decrease of the upper limit. In addition, the upper limit of the number of stored BBs in the initial state is not limited to “10”, and may be set as appropriate.
[0067]
In the above embodiment, BB is provided as a special winning combination, and the BB is stored. For example, as a special winning combination, the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is limited to only RB or one game to be transferred to the RB mode. An appropriate winning combination may be provided as a special winning combination, such as providing an SB (single bonus) for obtaining the right to shift to the SB mode in which the RB becomes higher, and storing RB and SB.
[0068]
The present invention is not limited to a reel drive type slot machine, but can be equally applied to a video type slot machine, a pachinko machine, and the like. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine having a total of five winning effective lines, that is, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines. is there.
[0069]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the upper limit number setting means for setting the upper limit number of special winning combinations that can be stored in the special winning combination storing means, and the number set by the upper limit number setting means is the upper limit number. A period of time set by the reservation period setting means for setting a period until the reservation period, a time period for determining whether or not a period set by the reservation period setting means has elapsed, and a period of time determined by the reservation period elapse determining means When it is determined that the special winning combination is stored in the special winning combination storing means until the number of special winning combinations set by the upper limit number setting means is determined by the winning combination determining means. The reel stop control means performs the reel stop control so that the stored special winning combination cannot be won, and the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means When the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means after reaching the upper limit number adjusting means for allowing the reel stop control means to perform the reel stop control so that the determined special winning combination can be won. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the number of winning roles stored in the game content and to increase the interest of the player in the game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.
2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game flow in one game.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine when the upper limit number of BBs is determined by lottery.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of a game when the upper limit number of BBs is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine when the upper limit number of BBs can be set when a lottery is won.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a game flow when an upper limit number of BBs can be set when a lottery is won.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a game when an upper limit number of BBs can be set for each preset number of games.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game flow when the player's profit is increased or decreased according to the number of games until the set upper limit number of BBs is validated.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot machine
15 Sub reel
18 Start lever
30 Control unit
30a CPU
31 memory
34 reel drive controller
39 Electronic lottery club
40 Winning Role Determination Department
41 BB flag reservoir
42 Reservation period elapsed determination unit
43 Upper limit number adjustment unit
50 recording media
51 computer
52 Reader

Claims (10)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of winning symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a winning combination determining means for determining any of the lost and multiple types of winning combinations by lottery, and the winning combination determining means in response to a reel stop operation In a gaming machine provided with reel stop control means for performing reel stop control according to the winning combination determined by
Each time a special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, a special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination until reaching a preset upper limit number,
The number of special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means is monitored, and the reel stop control means prevents the special winning combination from winning a prize until the number of special winning combinations stored reaches the upper limit. Stop control is performed, and when the number of reserved special winning combinations reaches the upper limit number and the special winning combination is newly determined by the winning combination determining means, the special winning combination is won by the reel stop controlling means. Storage number monitoring means for making the reel stop control,
An upper limit number changing means for setting and changing the preset upper limit number based on a first operation by the player;
Reservation period setting means for setting a reservation period by a player's second operation performed after the first operation is performed and before the game is started;
Reservation period elapse determination means for determining whether or not the reservation period has elapsed from the start of the game after setting the reservation period;
Until the reservation period elapses, there is provided setting change validation means for holding the upper limit number setting change by the upper limit number changing means and validating the upper limit number setting change after the reservation period has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting of the upper limit number by the upper limit number changing means can be performed by a player's operation.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the upper limit number changing means is operated, the upper limit number is determined by lottery.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the time when the upper limit number changing means can be operated is a predetermined period or a period determined by lottery.   The said upper limit number change means increases the said upper limit number from the number before a setting according to the number of game media thrown in from the slot provided in the game machine main body. Gaming machine.   When the upper limit number is reduced from the number before setting by the upper limit number changing means, the number of game media corresponding to the reduced upper limit number is paid out from the payout opening provided in the gaming machine main body. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a game machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the period set by the reservation period setting means is the number of games.   8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the reservation period setting means increases the number of games in accordance with the number of game media inserted from an insertion port provided in a gaming machine main body. Plural kinds of winning designs are arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels that rotate in response to the operation of the start lever for starting the game, and either a loser or a plurality of kinds of winning combinations in response to the operation of the start lever A winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by lottery and a reel corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to the operation of one stop button corresponding to each of the reels. In a program for functioning a computer of a gaming machine comprising reel stop control means for performing stop control of
Each time a special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, a special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination until reaching a preset upper limit number,
The number of special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means is monitored, and the reel stop control means prevents the special winning combination from winning a prize until the number of special winning combinations stored reaches the upper limit. Stop control is performed, and when the number of reserved special winning combinations reaches the upper limit number and the special winning combination is newly determined by the winning combination determining means, the special winning combination is won by the reel stop controlling means. Storage number monitoring means for making the reel stop control,
A set value storage means for storing a set value of the upper limit number set by the first operation of the player for changing the setting of the preset upper limit number;
After the first operation is performed, the reservation period set by the player's second operation performed before the game is started is stored, and the reservation period has elapsed since the start of the game after the storage. A reservation period elapsed determination means for determining whether or not
Until the reservation period elapse determination unit determines that the reservation period has elapsed, the setting change of the upper limit number is suspended, and after it is determined that the reservation period has elapsed, the upper limit number is set to the set value. A program for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as setting change validation means for changing the setting to the setting value stored in the storage means .   A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 9 is recorded.

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