JP4133219B2 - 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 medals earned by playing games (games) are given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium. It can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, it is common for players to try to play a game by simply selecting a platform that is easy to obtain a right to play a bonus game that makes it easy to win a prize, only for the purpose of acquiring a large number of medals. . The slot machine has a structure in which the reel is driven by a stepping motor. The electronic lottery based on random number sampling determines the presence / absence and type of winning, and the reel stop control is performed in response to this determination. . Therefore, it is possible to create a state where the winning probability by the electronic lottery can be adjusted by software to make it easy to win, and a bonus game can be made using this. In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, so that a medal is used as a game medium, but the game medium includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. “Inserting medals (game media)” includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like.
[0003]
As bonus games, there are, for example, a game that is performed by shifting to the big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) mode, a game that is performed by shifting to the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) mode, and the like. This can be done by winning a certain BB and RB.
[0004]
For example, in the transition to the RB mode, when the reel pattern is aligned with “BAR-BAR-BAR”, a game is played with one medal bet, and a maximum of 8 wins or a maximum of 12 games are played. It ends by doing. The transition to the BB mode is performed when the reel pattern is aligned to, for example, “7-7-7”. In this BB mode game, the above-described game in the RB mode is repeated 2-3 times. In addition, in the BB mode, there is a game in which a right to play a game by betting 1 to 3 medals with a high probability of winning before the transition to the RB mode is given. When the winning (bonus-in) pattern is complete, the RB mode is entered. When a game in the RB mode or the BB mode is performed, a large number of medals can be obtained as compared with the game in the normal mode. In this specification, the winning combination that won the winning combination from the electronic lottery, and that the reel design corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the winning line is the internal winning, the winning winning combination The winning state is a state in which the reel designs corresponding to are aligned on the winning line.
[0005]
Against this background, so that the slot machine manufacturer can attract a large number of players, the mode of the bonus game or the bonus game mode is entered within a range that does not impair the profits of the game hall. We are developing something that has been devised in terms of conditions. Then, there is a tendency to increase the chances that a bonus game can be performed, and at least probabilistically, the player is characterized by the possibility that a player can acquire a larger amount of medals in a short period of time.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
If you win BB or RB in such a slot machine, the winning flag can be carried over from the next game onwards, so even if you miss the internal winning game, you can win the game after the next game. It is. However, since the winning flag that can be carried over is only at the time of BB winning and RB winning, the game characteristic becomes simple and it is difficult to attract the interest of the player.
[0007]
The present invention has been invented to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium that can be carried over even when a small role is won.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided for each of a plurality of reels and a winning combination determining means for determining one of a winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations by lottery by operation of the game starting means. In response to the operation of the reel stop operating means, the design that constitutes the winning combination won by the lottery of the winning combination determining means can be stopped on any one of the plurality of winning effective lines Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the reels, and when the combination of the patterns constituting the winning combination determined by the lottery of the winning combination determining means is aligned with any one of the plurality of winning winning lines, The winning combination is won, and the plurality of winning combinations are shifted to a game mode having a higher profit-giving probability after winning than the pre-winning, and the game mode before winning after the winning The mode transition combination is carried over until winning, and the pattern corresponding to at least one of the mode continuation combinations is a reel stop operation. In a gaming machine in which the pulling probability on the winning active line when the means is performed is different from the pulling probability of the pattern corresponding to the other mode continuation combination, the pulling probability of the plurality of mode continuation combination is changed to other When winning a storable combination that is higher than the mode continuation combination, a storable combination storing means for storing this storable combination, Each time a lost game is determined in the game in which the mode transition combination is carried over, the stored poolable combination stored by the storable combination storage means until the mode transition combination is determined is released one by one. Reel stop control is performed so that the combination of the patterns corresponding to the storable combination stops on the same winning effective line, After all of the storable combination stored in the storable combination storing means has been released Reel stop control changing means for changing reel stop control of the plurality of reels so as to perform reel stop control so that a combination of pictures corresponding to the mode transition combination in the game stops on the same winning effective line It is a thing. In addition, the profit grant probability includes, for example, a payout rate.
[0009]
In addition, the winning combination determining means Lottery Won the above-mentioned storable role did Sometimes a storage lottery Hit If you choose , The storable role Store Is.
[0010]
In addition, in the game in which the mode transition combination is carried over, when the winning combination determining means lottery wins a mode continuation combination other than the storable combination, the storable stored in the storable combination storing means The winning combination is released in preference to the mode continuation combination won in the lottery of the winning combination determination means. Further, it is stored in the storable combination storing means. ing By providing the storage number display means for displaying the number of storable combinations, the player can know how many storable combinations are stored, so that the game is not terminated while being stored.
[0011]
In addition, the program responds to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining one of the winning combination or the plurality of winning combinations by lottery by the operation of the game starting means, and the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels. A reel stop that performs stop control of the corresponding reel so that the pattern constituting the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination determining means can stop on any one of the plurality of winning effective lines Among the multiple mode continuations where the control mode and the pre-winning game mode continue even after winning a prize, if the winning combination is higher than the other mode continuations, Storable role storage means for storing possible roles; Each time a lost game is determined in the game in which the mode transition combination is carried over, the stored poolable combination stored by the storable combination storage means until the mode transition combination is determined is released one by one. Reel stop control is performed so that the combination of the patterns corresponding to the storable combination stops on the same winning effective line, After all of the storable combination stored in the storable combination storing means has been released A computer as reel stop control changing means for changing reel stop control of the plurality of reels so as to perform reel stop control so that a combination of pictures corresponding to the mode transition combination in the game stops on the same winning effective line It is for functioning.
[0012]
As the storage medium, the above-described program is stored, and the program can be read by a computer.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 2 is set with a normal mode, a BB mode and an RB mode that shift when a BB transition combination that is a mode transition combination and an RB transition combination are awarded. The BB mode includes the RB mode a plurality of times, and when winning a BB, the probability of obtaining many medals increases.
[0014]
In the slot machine 2, four display windows 5 to 8 are provided on the front door 4 of the housing 3, and a first reel 9 a, a second reel 9 b, a third reel 9 c, and a sub reel 10 are provided at the back of each display window. Is built in freely rotating. 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.
[0015]
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.
[0016]
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 in the electronic lottery at the time of operating the start lever 13, for example, when the BB transition combination is won, “BIG ”Is displayed and the player is notified that the BB transition combination has won an internal prize. Similarly, “REG” is displayed when the RB transition combination is won in the game in the normal mode.
[0017]
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. A storage number display window 15 is provided above the bet buttons. On the rear surface of the storage number display window 15, a storage number display 35, which will be described later, is provided to notify the number of storable roles stored for the player.
[0018]
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.
[0019]
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.
[0020]
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. Note that the number of medals betted each time the game is started is added up and counted by a counter provided inside the control unit 20a. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0021]
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.
[0022]
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.
[0023]
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.
[0024]
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.
[0025]
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. In the game in which the winning combination determining unit 32 wins the BB transition combination and the game in which the storable combination winning unit stored in the storable combination storing unit 33 described later is stored, the patterns corresponding to these winning combinations on the same winning effective line. Since the reel stop control is switched from the pull-in control to the kick-off control so as not to stop the combination, the control unit 20a also functions as a reel stop control changing unit.
[0026]
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. Thereafter, the stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 9a to 9c is started by operating these. 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.
[0027]
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 generator and a random value sampling circuit, and draws one random value every time the game is started. Then, the winning combination in the winning combination determining unit 32 is determined based on the random number value, and the determined winning combination signal is fed back to the control unit 20a. 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.
[0028]
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 the BB transition combination and the RB transition combination have won an internal prize, A third winning table used in the RB introduction game in the BB mode and a fourth winning table used in the RB mode are provided. In these winning tables, random numbers are assigned to a plurality of types of winning combinations and losers.
[0029]
The plurality of types of winning combinations include a mode transition combination composed of an RB transition combination and a BB transition combination, and a mode continuation combination. The mode transition combination is a winning combination in which the game mode of the winning game is different from the game mode of the game after winning a prize and the game mode has a profit-giving probability (ball-out rate). On the other hand, the mode continuation combination is a winning combination in which the game mode of the game after winning is performed in the game mode before winning. This mode continuation combination includes a storable combination that is stored when a storage condition is satisfied, for example, when the winning combination is a storage lottery after winning. In this embodiment, the mode continuation combination is a “cherry” combination, a “bell” combination, and a “plum” combination, and the storable combination is a “plum” combination.
[0030]
The “Plum” combination that is a storable combination is set such that the pull-in probability is at least 50% (preferably 100%). This pull-in probability is the probability of pulling the pattern corresponding to the winning combination on the same winning line when the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c are pressed. For example, the pull-in probability is 100%. The winning combination is arranged in a range (within 5 frames or less) in which the corresponding pattern is always retracted after the stop button is operated in the pattern arrangement of each reel. Thus, even when the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c are appropriately operated by forward pressing or scissor driving, it is possible to make sure that they are aligned on the same winning line.
[0031]
The storable combination storing unit 33 is provided to store the storable combination when the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is a storable combination and the storage condition is satisfied. Yes. The storage condition is satisfied when the storage determination unit 34 described later determines that the storage is to be performed. The storable combination stored in the storable combination storing unit 33 is sequentially released when the winning combination determining unit loses in the game in which the BB transition combination has won an internal prize. Thereby, the control part 20a functions as a storable combination releasing means.
[0032]
The storage determination unit 34 includes an electronic lottery device and a probability table. When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is a small role “Plum”, whether or not to store this small role “Plum”. It is determined by lottery. In addition, the winning probability in the probability table is set to 25%, for example, and when the storage lottery is won, the “plum” combination is written in the storable combination storing unit 33. The winning probability in the probability table need not be limited to this, and may be set as appropriate. The “plum” combination determined not to be stored by the storage determination unit 34 is released in the game.
[0033]
The stored number display 35 is disposed behind a stored number display window 15 provided on the front surface of the slot machine 2. The storage number display 35 is provided to display the number of “plum” combinations stored in the storable combination storage unit 33. The stored number display 35 is incremented by 1 every time the “plum” combination is stored, and decremented by 1 each time the stored “plum” combination is released.
[0034]
When the winning combination wins, the medal hopper 40 pays out the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 17, 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 21, and the control unit 20a reads this to drive the medal hopper 40.
[0035]
The initial setting input unit 41 is provided inside the housing 3 and can be operated with the front door 4 opened. The initial setting input unit 41 is provided with a power switch serving as a main power source, 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.
[0036]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 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.
[0037]
When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is a “plum” combination, the control unit 20a outputs a lottery start signal to the storage determination unit 34 to determine whether or not to store the “plum” combination. Do. When it is determined that the “plum” combination is stored, the control unit 20 a stores the “plum” combination in the storable combination storage unit 33 and increments the count value of the stored number display 35 by one. Further, the control unit 20a switches the reel stop control of each reel from the pull-in control to the kick-off control, and performs the stop control of each reel so that the pattern “plum” is not aligned on the same winning effective line. If the “Plum” combination is won in the game after the “Plum” combination is stored, the storage determination unit 34 similarly determines whether or not to store, and if it is determined to store, The “plum” combination is stored in the storable storage section 33.
[0038]
On the other hand, when the “plum” combination is not stored, the stop control of each reel is performed by pull-in control, so that the same “plum” pattern is valid after the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c are pressed. Stop control of each reel is performed so as to be aligned on the line. If the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is a mode continuation combination other than the “Plum” combination, normal game processing is performed, and the number of dividends corresponding to the winning is paid out from the medal payout exit 16. . In addition, when the RB transition combination is won, the game is shifted to the RB mode by aligning the pattern combinations corresponding to the RB transition combination on the same winning effective line in the game after the selection.
[0039]
When the game in the normal mode is continued and the winning combination determining unit 32 wins the BB transition combination, the control unit 20a writes a BB winning flag in the RAM area of the memory 21. Thereby, it will be in the state which the BB transition combination won internally. In the game in which the BB transition combination is won, the control unit 20a changes the stop control of each reel to kick-off control, and the same winning combination is valid for the pattern combinations “7”-“7”-“7” serving as the BB transition combination. Stop each reel so that it is not aligned on the line. When the BB transition combination is won, the sub reel 10 rotates and stops to display the picture “plum” on the display window 8. This notifies the player that the stored “plum” combination is continuously released. In this embodiment, the notification on the sub-reel 10 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by not performing the notification on the sub-reel 10, the player can be stored. You may make it have the expectation that the “plum” role may be released.
[0040]
When the start lever 13 is operated while the display of the sub reel 10 is the pattern “Plum”, the winning table used in the winning combination determining unit 32 is switched to the second winning table. When the winning combination determining unit 32 wins any of the mode continuation combinations including the “Plum” combination that can be stored, the control unit 30a releases the winning flag. On the other hand, when the winning combination determining unit 32 loses, the control unit 20 a checks whether or not there is a “plum” combination stored in the storable combination storing unit 33. When the “plum” combination is stored, the “plum” combination is taken out from the storable combination storing unit 33 and is selected as a winning combination in the game. At this time, the count number of the stored number display 35 is decremented by one. Since the pattern “Plum” corresponding to this “Plum” role has a pull-in probability of 100%, the pressing order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c is either forward pressing or scissor driving. The pattern “Plum” can be stopped on the same winning line. Then, medals corresponding to the small role “Plum” are paid out from the medal payout opening 16.
[0041]
Following this, a game in the BB internal prize is played, but if the winning combination determining unit 32 loses, the “plum” combination stored in the storable combination storing unit 33 is released in the same manner. . When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 32 is lost in the game after all the “plum” combinations stored in the reservable combination storing unit 33 are released, the RAM area of the memory 21 is stored. The stored BB winning flag can be released and the BB transition combination can be won. When the BB transition combination is won, the game shifts to the game in the BB mode.
[0042]
The BB mode includes, for example, a maximum of 30 RB introduction games and a few RB modes. The third winning table is used in this RB introduction game, and the fourth winning table is used in each game in the RB mode. In the third winning table and the fourth winning table, the winning probability of the mode continuation combination and the mode transition combination (in this case, “Jack” combination) is set higher than that of the first winning table, so that more winnings can be obtained. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to acquire more medals when shifting to the BB mode.
[0043]
Further, a program for executing the procedures and functions shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 2 and the flowchart of FIG. 3 by 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. 4, in the storage medium 50, in addition to the winning combination determining unit and the reel stop control unit, a storable combination storing unit, a storable combination releasing unit, and a reel stop control changing unit are stored. Has been. 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.
[0044]
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.
[0045]
In this embodiment, the storage lottery is performed when the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit is a storable combination with a high pulling probability, and the storage lottery is stored when winning. You may make it store compulsorily without performing. For example, when the “Plum” role is a storable role, if the winning probability of the “Plum” role in the first winning table used in the winning role determining unit is lowered, the player will not feel uncomfortable or disadvantaged. Can play a game. In addition, if the winning combination is composed of multiple types of winning combinations and one of the winning combinations is won by the winning combination determining unit, it is determined whether or not to perform storage lottery or forcibly You may make it store. In this case, when the BB wins an internal prize, it can be released according to the type of the storable combination or can be released in the order in which it is stored.
[0046]
In addition, the winning combination with a pull-in probability of at least 50% or more is selected as the winning combination, but a plurality of types of winning combinations may be provided, and the total pull-in probability may be close to 100%.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, the storable combination stored during the internal winning of BB is released. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning combination (for example, a winning combination) in the normal mode or when the RB has won an internal winning. You may make it discharge | release, when a "single cherry" with a low probability is won. Further, the number of winning or winning in the BB mode or RB mode is counted, and may be released when the count value reaches a predetermined value or when the count value of the number of games reaches a predetermined value. . In these cases, a release lottery may be performed to determine whether or not there is a release. Further, the stored poolable combination may be forcibly released when the payout rate in a predetermined number of game sections is equal to or less than a reference value. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling disadvantageous by releasing the stored storable combination when the game play rate of the predetermined number of game sections is equal to or less than the reference value.
[0048]
In the present embodiment, an example of a slot machine having the BB mode has been described. However, the stock time (ST) mode for storing the BB winning flag, the assist time (AT) mode for notifying the winning combination, and the pattern “replay” are the same. It can also be installed in a slot machine that has a replay time (RT) mode that can be easily aligned on the winning active line and can suppress loss of medals, and an assist replay time (ART) mode that combines the AT mode and the RT mode. Is possible. For example, in the case of a slot machine having the ST mode, for example, all the winning combinations stored during the internal winning of the first BB transition combination among the stocked BB transition combinations are released or stored. For example, the possible combinations may be released for each number, or when there are a plurality of types of storable combinations to be stored, the combinations may be released for each type for each internal winning combination of the BB transition combination. In these cases, by reducing the winning probability of the storable combination, it is possible to emphasize the appearance of the player when the BB transition combination is released.
[0049]
In the present embodiment, when the RB transition combination that shifts to the RB mode game or the BB mode game that has a higher profit grant probability than the normal mode game or the mode transition combination of the BB transition combination is won, The possible combination is released, but it is not necessary to be limited to this. For example, the stored possible combination may be released when shifting to the game mode in which the profit granting probability is lowered. The transition of the game mode in this case can be appropriately set in consideration of game characteristics such as providing a mode transition combination for shifting to a game mode with a low profit-giving probability by newly winning, or making a lottery or the like.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of winning combinations, a mode transition combination in which the game modes before and after winning a prize are performed in a game mode having different profit-giving probabilities, and a game mode performed before the winning However, the winning combination determining means is provided with a storable combination that can be stored when the storage condition is satisfied. When the winning combination is a storable combination and the storable combination satisfies the storage condition, the storable combination storing means for storing the storable combination and the storable combination storing means A storable combination releasing means for sequentially releasing storable combinations stored in the storable combination storing means and a storable combination storing means storing while a release condition that triggers the release of a small combination is satisfied. Possible role In the reserved game, the reel stop control of the plurality of reels is changed so as not to stop the pattern combination corresponding to the storable combination on the same winning effective line, and the release condition is satisfied Reel stop control change means for changing the reel stop control of the plurality of reels so that the picture combination corresponding to the storable combination stored in the storable combination storage means is easily stopped on the same winning line in a game. Since the winning combination other than the mode transition combination can be stored, a new game characteristic can be given, and the player can be given a sense of play when the storable combination is released.
[0051]
In addition, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means as a release condition is a case where the winning combination becomes a special game transition that shifts to the game in the special game mode in which the profit granting probability is higher than the game in the normal mode. Since the concentration of the storable combination released before shifting to the game in the special game mode is performed, it can be used as a precursor to the special game mode. Furthermore, in a game while the release condition is satisfied, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit is released in preference to the storable combination stored in the storable combination storage means, which is disadvantageous for the player. Never give.
[0052]
In addition, since the stored number display means for displaying the type and number of storable roles stored in the winning combination storing means is provided, the game can be stopped without leaving the stored winning combination, and the special game transition combination Expectation can be given to the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 slot machine
15 Storage number display window
20a Control unit
21 memory
32 Winning role decision department
33 Reservable role storage section
34 Storage determination unit
35 Reservation small number indicator

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The winning combination is determined in response to an operation of a winning combination determining means for determining one of a winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations by lottery by operation of the game starting means and a reel stop operating means provided for each of a plurality of reels. Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the corresponding reel so that the pattern constituting the winning combination won in the lottery of means can stop on any one winning effective line of the plurality of winning effective lines, The winning combination wins when the combination of the patterns constituting the winning combination determined by the lottery of the winning combination determining means is aligned with any one of the plurality of winning active lines, and the plurality of winning combinations receive the winning combination It consists of a mode transition role that shifts to a game mode with a higher probability of giving profit after winning and a plurality of mode continuation roles in which the game mode before winning continues after winning, The mode transition combination is carried over until winning, and at least one of the plurality of mode continuation combinations corresponding to the mode continuation combination is placed on the winning effective line when the reel stop operation means is performed. In a gaming machine in which the pull-in probability is different from the pull-in probability of the pattern corresponding to another mode continuation role,
Among the plurality of mode continuations, when winning the storable combination having the pulling probability higher than other mode continuations, the storable combination storage means for storing the storable combination,
The storable combination stored in the storable combination storing means until the mode transition combination is determined is released one by one every time a game is determined to carry over the mode transition combination, and the storage In the game after the reel stop control is performed so that the combination of the patterns corresponding to the possible combination stops on the same winning effective line, and the storable combination stored in the storable combination storing means is all released. Reel stop control changing means for changing the reel stop control of the plurality of reels so as to perform the reel stop control so that the combination of the patterns corresponding to the transition combination stops on the same winning effective line. A gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning combination is stored when winning the storage lottery performed when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means.   In the game where the mode transition combination is carried over, in the case of winning the mode continuation combination other than the storable combination in the lottery of the winning combination determination means, from the storable combination stored in the storable combination storage means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is released in preference to the mode continuation combination won in the lottery of the winning combination determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a reserved number display means for displaying the number of storable role that stored in the reservoir can auditors storing means. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations by lottery by operation of the game starting means;
In response to the operation of the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the pattern constituting the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination determining means is on any one of the plurality of winning effective lines. Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the corresponding reel so as to be able to stop;
Among the multiple mode continuations where the pre-winning game mode continues even after winning the prize, if the winning combination is higher than the other mode continuations, the storable role is stored. A storable means storing means,
The storable combination stored in the storable combination storing means until the mode transition combination is determined is released one by one each time a game is determined to carry over the mode transition combination, and the storage The reel stop control is performed so that the combination of the patterns corresponding to the possible combinations stops on the same winning effective line, and the mode is used in the game after all the storable combinations stored in the storable combination storing means are released. For causing a computer to function as reel stop control changing means for changing reel stop control of the plurality of reels so as to perform reel stop control so that a combination of patterns corresponding to a transitional role stops on the same winning effective line program.   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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