JP4139729B2 - 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, the player generally aims to win a large number of medals, and generally attempts to play a game by selecting a table that is easy to obtain a right to play a bonus game that makes it easy to win. 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.
[0003]
The pachislot machine also has a start lever that is operated to start the game, a bet button for making a medal bet during the game, a stop button for stopping the reel that rotates when the start lever is operated, etc. Various operation means are provided, and the player can play a game by operating these operation means. 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.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the various operation means provided in the pachislot machine are operated to perform a single input regardless of the operation mode when the input operation is performed, thereby improving game playability. The operation mode did not attract attention as an element. For this reason, there has been a limit to increasing tension and expectation every time the operating means is operated.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned background. A gaming machine, a program, and a memory capable of improving the gameability by changing the state of the game according to the operation mode of the operation means. The purpose is to provide a medium.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of types of winning symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels that rotate in response to a game start operation, a loser, and a plurality of types of winning combinations. A winning combination determining means for determining whether or not by lottery, and a plurality of operation buttons provided one by one corresponding to each of the reels and operated to an input position to stop the rotating reel, In a gaming machine in which one game is ended by stopping the reel corresponding to the operation button last operated to the input position among the plurality of operation buttons, the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Triggered by this, the operation order determining means for determining the operation order of the operation buttons for winning the winning combination and the special mode for informing the operation order of the plurality of operation buttons are operated. Order notification means for notifying the operation order determined by the operation order determination means when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means, and a pressure value storage means for storing a plurality of pressure values. A reference pressure determining means for selecting one of a plurality of pressure values stored in the pressure value storing means by lottery as a reference pressure in response to an operation of starting the game under the special mode; A pressure notifying means for notifying the reference pressure determined by the reference pressure determining means, and an operation button operated last in one game under the special mode, are operated to the input position. Pressure measuring means for measuring the pressure received at the time, pressure notifying control means for notifying the pressure measured by the pressure measuring means together with the reference pressure, and the pressure gauge A difference indexing means for indexing the difference between the reference pressure and measured pressure by means,A plurality of probability tables having different probabilities of operating the order notification means;Difference determined by the difference dividing meansBy selecting a probability table according to the plurality of probability tables and performing random number lottery using the selected probability table,Game control change means is provided for determining whether or not the order notification means is activated when the predetermined winning combination is determined in the next game played under the special mode.
[0009]
  In addition, the standardpressureIs provided with notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify by lottery,pressureThe notification means is a reference by the notification determination means.pressureIf it is decided to notifypressureTo informIt is preferable.
[0011]
  Also, in the present invention, a plurality of types of winning symbols are arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels that rotate in response to a game start operation, and a winning combination determination that determines either a lose or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery. A predetermined winning combination is determined by the means, a plurality of operation buttons provided to correspond to each of the reels and operated to an input position to stop the rotating reel, and the winning combination determining means Triggered by this, the operation order determining means for determining the operation order of the operation buttons for winning the winning combination, and a special mode for informing the operation order of the plurality of operation buttons, Order notification means for notifying the operation order determined by the operation order determination means when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the role determination means, and the last among the plurality of operation buttons In a game machine program in which one game is ended when the reel corresponding to the operation button operated to the input position is stopped, a plurality of prestored responses are made in response to the game start operation under the special mode. A reference pressure determining step in which any one of the pressure values is selected by lottery and used as a reference pressure; a first pressure notifying step for notifying the reference pressure determined in the reference pressure determining step; In the pressure measurement step, the operation button operated last in one game is measured in the pressure measurement step together with the pressure measurement step for measuring the pressure received when operated at the input position, and the reference pressure. A second pressure notifying step for notifying the pressure, and a difference dividing step for calculating a difference between the pressure measured in the pressure measuring step and the reference pressure. If, on the difference it is indexed by the difference dividing out stepA corresponding probability table is selected from a plurality of probability tables having different probabilities for operating the order notification means, and a random number lottery is performed using the selected probability table,A game control change step for determining whether or not the sequence notification means is activated when the predetermined winning combination is determined in the next game under the special mode.WhenIs executed by the computer of the gaming machine.
[0012]
  In addition, the storage medium used isthe aboveProgramsButThe program is stored and read by the computer of the gaming machineButit canI didIs.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a normal mode, a BB mode, and an assist time (AT) mode. The BB mode shifts when the BB transition combination is won, and is composed of two RB modes and an RB transition game that is performed up to 30 times to shift to the RB mode. The RB mode is entered when an RB transition combination is won, and is terminated by winning a single-betting bonus game 8 times or by playing a bonus game up to 12 times.
[0014]
When a specific winning combination (hereinafter, described as an example of “BB transition combination”) is won in a game in the normal mode, an AT mode transition lottery is performed. When the AT mode transition lottery is won, the normal mode is shifted to the AT mode. When winning a predetermined winning combination in the AT mode (hereinafter, “Bell” will be described as an example), the operation order of stop buttons that allow the bell to be awarded will be notified according to the probability described later. It is easier to acquire medals than in the normal mode.
[0015]
In the slot machine 10, four display windows 13 are provided in the front door 12 of the housing 11, and a first reel 14 a, a second reel 14 b, a third reel 14 c, and a sub reel 15 are provided at the back of each display window 13. It is built in freely rotating. As is well known, on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 14a to 14c, a plurality of types of patterns are arranged at a constant pitch, and when the reels are stopped, three patterns per reel are displayed through the display window 13. It becomes possible. As a result, a total of five straight winning effect lines in which the patterns of each reel are combined one by one, with three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines are set.
[0016]
Prior to the start of the game, when one medal is inserted from the medal slot 16, the winning line in the center is activated, 3 for 3 in the side, and 2 for the 3 in addition to the diagonal 5 The book winning line is activated. Further, it is possible to credit (store) up to 50 medals, and the number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display unit 17. For example, four symbols per reel can be displayed from the display window 13, and in addition to the four winning lines, another prize that is folded to combine one symbol for each reel. It is also possible to set an effective line.
[0017]
When the bell is won in the AT mode game, the sub reel 15 starts to rotate together with the first to third reels 14a to 14c by the operation of the start lever 18 according to the probability described later. On the outer periphery of the sub reel 15, a plurality of types of patterns indicating the operation order of stop buttons 19 a to 19 c described later are drawn.
[0018]
The sub-reel 15 is stopped at a position where a blank portion is displayed. When driven in an AT mode game, the sub-reel 15 is stopped at a position where an operation order of reels at which a bell can be won is displayed. The player can reliably win the bell by operating the stop buttons 19a to 19c in accordance with the display of the operation order on the sub reel 15.
[0019]
By operating the stop buttons 19a to 19c, the first to third reels 14a to 14c corresponding to the buttons are individually stopped. At the same time, the stop buttons 19a to 19c are used to determine the probability of driving the sub reel 15 when the bell is won in the AT mode game. In the AT mode, how much the maximum value of the pressure received in the operation direction after the stop button (hereinafter referred to as the third stop button) operated last in each game is operated to the input position is deviated from a reference pressure described later. Depending on whether or not the bell is won in the next game, the probability of driving the sub reel 15 is determined.
[0020]
An operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c is provided with a pressure meter 20 having an LED inside. The pressure meter 20 notifies the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure. The pressure received by the third stop button is notified by the white light display of the pressure meter 20 from the left end to the right end as the pressure increases. In addition, the reference pressure is notified when the display area corresponding to the reference pressure of the pressure meter 20 is lit in red. Thus, the pressure meter 20 functions as a notification unit.
[0021]
If the bell is won in the first game after entering the AT mode, the sub reel 15 is always driven because the previous game is in the normal mode, and the sub reel 15 is driven in the second and subsequent games. The probability of being determined is determined based on the pressure received by the third stop button.
[0022]
On the operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c, in addition to the pressure meter 20, various operation buttons such as a bet button and a payout button that are operated when a game is played with a medal being credited are provided. . Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, the details thereof are omitted.
[0023]
A medal tray 21 is provided at the lower part of the housing 11, and a payout medal obtained when a winning is obtained in the game is paid out from the payout opening 22 to the medal tray 21.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by a control unit 32 including a CPU 30 and a memory 31. In addition to the CPU 30 and the memory 31, the control unit 32 includes an electronic lottery unit 41, a winning combination determining unit 42, an AT mode transition lottery unit 43, a reel stop order lottery unit 44, a reference pressure determining unit 45, and a difference dividing unit. 46, a sub reel drive determination unit 47 is provided.
[0025]
The medal sensor 33 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 16 and inputs it to the CPU 30. Note that improper medals and medals inserted at improper timing are selected by a selector incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 16 and discharged to the medal tray 21 without being detected by the medal sensor 33. The
[0026]
Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, the medal sensor 33 also detects medals inserted after the fourth one when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 21. The credit function is turned on / off every time the payout button is pushed. In addition, when the credit function is in the on state, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are detected by the medal sensor 33 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 operating the bet button, 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 21.
[0027]
The CPU 30 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 33, and thereby determines the number of activated payable lines. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0028]
The start signal sensor 34 inputs a game start signal to the CPU 30 when the start lever 18 is operated after 1 to 3 medals are inserted. In response to the game start signal, the CPU 30 starts the game process based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 31 and the first to third reels 14a via the reel drive controller 35 described later. Rotate ~ 14c. In addition to the normal mode, the game execution program includes a program for executing the game process by shifting to the BB mode, the RB mode, and the AT mode.
[0029]
The reel drive controller 35 controls the drive and stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 36a to 36d, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 36a to 36d. 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.
[0030]
The stepping motors 36a to 36d are rotated at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, and the CPU 30 controls the number of supplied drive pulses to rotate the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the sub reel 15. The reel stop position can be determined by controlling the angle and stopping the supply of the drive pulse. In each reel, reflection signal portions 37a to 37d are integrally formed at the reference position, and the photosensors 38a to 38d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 38a to 38d are output to the CPU 30 as a reset signal for each reel.
[0031]
In the CPU 30, a pulse counter is provided for each of the stepping motors 36a to 36d, and the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 36a to 36d is counted. When the reset signal is input from the photosensors 38a to 38d, 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.
[0032]
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.
[0033]
The stop button sensors 39a to 39c input a stop signal for each reel to the CPU 30 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.
[0034]
A pressure sensor 40 is provided in the back of the stop buttons 19a to 19c. The pressure sensor 40 measures the pressure received in the operation direction after the third stop button is operated to the input position for each game in the AT mode, and sequentially stores the pressure in the RAM area of the memory 31. Note that when the pressure being measured becomes zero, the measurement is terminated.
[0035]
The CPU 30 operates the electronic lottery unit 41 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 41 samples one random value every time the game is started and outputs it to the winning combination determining unit 42.
[0036]
The winning combination determination unit 42 is provided with a plurality of winning combination lottery tables, and random number values are distributed to a plurality of types of winning combinations. The winning combination determining unit 42 compares the sampled random number value with the winning combination lottery table, determines what winning combination is given in the currently executed game, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. Note that the winning combination lottery table is used for games in the normal mode and AT mode, a game in which BB or RB has won an internal prize, a game in the RB introduction mode, a game in the RB mode, etc. ing. Thus, the electronic lottery unit 41 and the winning combination determining unit 42 function as a winning combination determining unit.
[0037]
When the BB transition combination is won in the game in the normal mode, the CPU 30 operates the AT mode transition lottery unit 43. The AT mode shift lottery unit 43 determines whether or not to shift to the AT mode by random number lottery, and when determining to shift to the AT mode, further determines the number of continuing games in the AT mode, Store in the RAM area of the memory 31.
[0038]
When the BB transition combination wins, the CPU 30 reads the execution program in the BB mode from the ROM area of the memory 31 and shifts from the normal mode to the BB mode. When the mode is shifted to the BB mode, the winning combination lottery table is switched to the winning combination lottery table for the RB introduction mode, and the game in the RB introduction mode is performed. In the RB introduction mode, the game is played with 1 to 3 medal bets. When the game is played in the RB introduction mode, the player is elected to replay, and when this is won, the game is shifted to the RB mode. The BB mode ends when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times or when the RB mode is shifted twice.
[0039]
If it is decided to shift to the AT mode when winning the BB transition combination, when the game of the BB mode is finished, the CPU 30 reads the execution program of the AT mode from the ROM area of the memory 31 and moves to the BB mode. To AT mode. Note that the CPU 30 counts the number of games executed in the AT mode, and ends the AT mode when the count reaches the above-mentioned number of continuing games. In addition, when it is determined not to shift to the AT mode when winning the BB transition combination, when the BB mode game ends, the CPU 30 reads the normal mode execution program from the ROM area of the memory 31, The mode is shifted again from the BB mode to the normal mode.
[0040]
When winning the bell in the normal mode and AT mode games, the CPU 30 operates the reel stop order lottery unit 44. The reel stop order lottery unit 44 determines the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c that can win a bell by random number lottery, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. The reel drive controller 35 makes the bell win only when the operation order determined by the reel stop order lottery unit 44 matches the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c actually performed. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed.
[0041]
When a game start signal is input to the CPU 30 in the AT mode game, the CPU 30 operates the reference pressure determining unit 45. The reference pressure determination unit 45 includes a random number generator, a random number sampling circuit, and a pressure value table in which random values are distributed to a plurality of types of pressure values, and selects one pressure value by random lottery. The pressure is stored in the RAM area of the memory 31. With this, the reference pressure is set. Thus, the pressure value table functions as pressure value storage means, and the reference pressure determination unit 45 functions as reference pressure determination means.
[0042]
When the reference pressure is set and the measurement of the pressure received by the third stop button is completed, the CPU 30 activates the difference dividing unit 46. The difference dividing unit 46 calculates the difference between the maximum value of the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. In this way, the difference dividing unit 46 functions as a difference dividing unit.
[0043]
When the difference between the maximum value of the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure is determined, the CPU 30 operates the sub reel drive determination unit 47. The sub reel drive determination unit 47 includes a random number generator, a random number sampling circuit, and a plurality of types of probability tables. A random number lottery is performed using the probability table corresponding to the calculated difference, and the bell is won in the next game. In this case, it is determined whether or not the sub reel 15 is to be driven and stored in the RAM area of the memory 31. As a result, the CPU 30 and the sub reel drive determination unit 47 function as game control change means. Note that a probability table is used in which the smaller the difference determined by the difference dividing unit 46 is, the higher the probability of driving the sub reel 15 is.
[0044]
When the reference pressure is set, the CPU 30 turns on and displays a lighting area corresponding to the reference pressure in the pressure meter 20 via the LED driver 48. Further, the pressure meter 20 is lit and displayed from the left end to the right end as the pressure received by the third stop button increases.
[0045]
The medal hopper 49 pays out a prescribed number of payout medals to the medal tray 21 according to the type of winning combination, or adds the prescribed number to the credit counter. A payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the CPU 30 reads this to drive the medal hopper 49.
[0046]
Next, the operation of the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When 1 to 3 medals are inserted prior to the start of the game and then the start lever 18 is operated, the game in the normal mode is started and the first to third reels 14a to 14c start to rotate all at once. At the same time, the electronic lottery unit 40 samples the random number value and outputs it to the winning combination determining unit 41. The winning combination determining unit 41 compares the sampled random number value with the winning combination determining table for the normal mode, determines the winning combination in the executed game, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. When the type of winning combination is determined, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated. The CPU 30 monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 19a to 19c while referring to the count value of the pulse counter provided for each reel, and the winning design constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 41 is awarded. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed via the reel drive controller 35 so as to easily stop on the effective line.
[0047]
For example, when winning the bell in the winning combination lottery, the CPU 30 operates the reel stop order lottery unit 43. The reel stop order lottery unit 43 determines the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c that allow the bells to win by random lottery, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. The CPU 30 receives the bell only when the operation order determined by the reel stop order lottery unit 43 via the reel drive controller 35 matches the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c actually performed. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as to win a prize.
[0048]
For example, when winning the BB transition combination in the winning combination lottery, the CPU 30 operates the AT mode transition lottery unit 42. The AT mode shift lottery unit 42 determines whether or not to shift to the AT mode, and when determining to shift to the AT mode, further determines the number of continued games in the AT mode and stores the RAM in the memory 31. Store in the area.
[0049]
When the BB transition combination wins, the CPU 30 reads the execution program in the BB mode from the ROM area of the memory 31 and shifts from the normal mode to the BB mode. When it is determined to shift to the AT mode when winning the BB transition combination, when the game in the BB mode ends, the CPU 30 reads the execution program in the AT mode from the ROM area of the memory 31, and Transition from mode to AT mode. Further, when it is determined not to shift to the AT mode when winning the BB transition combination, when the BB mode game ends, the CPU 30 reads the normal mode execution program from the ROM area of the memory 31. , The mode is shifted again from the BB mode to the normal mode.
[0050]
When a game start signal is input to the CPU 30 in the AT mode game, the CPU 30 operates the reference pressure determining unit 45. The reference pressure determination unit 45 determines the reference pressure by random number lottery and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. With this, the reference pressure is set. When the reference pressure is set, the CPU 30 turns on and displays a lighting area corresponding to the reference pressure in the pressure meter 20 via the LED driver 48. This notifies the player of the reference pressure.
[0051]
When the game progresses and the third stop button is operated in a manner in which the reference time is notified, the pressure sensor 40 receives the pressure received in the operation direction after the third stop button is operated to the input position. Measured and sequentially stored in the RAM area of the memory 31. At the same time, the CPU 30 causes the pressure meter 20 to light up from the left end to the right end as the pressure received by the third stop button increases via the LED driver 48. Then, when the pressure received by the third stop button becomes zero, the pressure sensor 40 ends the pressure measurement.
[0052]
When the measurement of the pressure received by the third stop button is completed, the CPU 30 activates the difference dividing unit 46. The difference dividing unit 46 calculates the difference between the maximum value of the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure, and stores it in the RAM area of the memory 31. When the difference between the maximum value of the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure is determined, the CPU 30 operates the sub reel drive determination unit 47. The sub reel drive determining unit 47 determines whether or not to drive the sub reel 15 when the bell is won in the next game by random number lottery using a probability table corresponding to the calculated difference. Store in the RAM area. Since the probability table in which the probability of driving the sub reel 15 is increased as the difference is smaller is used, the player uses the display on the meter 20 as an index so that the reference time matches the input time of the third stop button. In addition, the timing for releasing the third stop button from the input position is adjusted.
[0053]
When the difference between the maximum value of the pressure received by the third stop button and the reference pressure is determined, the CPU 30 operates the sub reel drive determination unit 47. The sub reel drive determination unit 47 includes a random number generator, a random number sampling circuit, and a plurality of types of probability tables. A random number lottery is performed using the probability table corresponding to the calculated difference, and the bell is won in the next game. In this case, it is determined whether or not the sub reel 15 is to be driven and stored in the RAM area of the memory 31. As a result, the CPU 30 and the sub reel drive determination unit 47 function as game control change means. In addition, since the probability table in which the probability of driving the sub reel 15 is increased as the difference determined by the difference dividing unit 46 is smaller, the player uses the display of the pressure meter 20 as an index to stop the third stop. You will adjust the pressure applied to the button.
[0054]
In a game in which it is decided to drive the sub reel 15 when the bell is won, when the bell is won, the CPU 30 causes the sub reel 15 to be simultaneously connected to the first to third reels 14a to 14c via the reel drive controller 35. The sub reel 15 is controlled to stop so that the sub reel 15 is stopped while rotating and displaying the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c that allow the bell to win. It should be noted that the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c enabling the winning of the bell is determined by random number lottery in the reel stop order lottery unit 44 at the time of winning the bell.
[0055]
When the player wins the bell in the normal mode game, the player has to operate the stop buttons 19a to 19c by relying on intuition to win the bell, so it is difficult to win the bell. By adjusting the pressure applied to the third stop button according to the display of the meter 20, the operation probability of the sub reel 15 is increased, and then the stop buttons 19 a to 19 c are operated according to the operation sequence displayed on the sub reel 15, thereby Can be made easier to win. As a result, in the AT mode game, medals can be increased more than in the normal mode. The CPU 30 counts the number of games executed in the AT mode, and ends the AT mode when the count reaches the number of continuous games described above.
[0056]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which a storage medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 50 is installed in the slot machine 10, and the storage medium 50 has means as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. A program to be realized by the computer 51 including the CPU 30 and the memory 31 is stored. In this case, for example, a program for realizing the ability measuring means and the game control changing means by the computer 51 is stored in the storage medium 50. Then, the storage medium 50 is loaded into the reading device 52 and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.
[0057]
The program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of being installed via the storage 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 storage medium 50 on a personal computer and play a slot machine game on a monitor.
[0058]
In the above-described embodiment, the reference pressure determined by the reference pressure determination unit 45 is always notified. However, whether or not to notify the reference pressure is determined by lottery and it is determined to notify the reference pressure. In addition, the reference pressure may be notified. In this case, for example, the notification determination unit 55 illustrated in FIG. 2 is provided. In addition, about the part which has the same function as the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the reference pressure is determined by the reference pressure determination unit 45 in the AT mode game, the CPU 30 operates the notification determination unit 55. The notification determining unit 55 determines whether to notify the reference pressure by random lottery. When the notification determination unit 55 determines to notify the reference pressure, the CPU 30 causes the lighting region of the pressure meter 20 corresponding to the reference pressure to be lit and displayed via the LED driver 48. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the notification of the reference pressure, and it is possible to change the gaming state, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0060]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the stop buttons 19a to 19c (third stop buttons) are used as the operation means has been described. However, for example, a bet button, a start lever, or the like may be used as the operation means.
[0061]
In the present embodiment, the game control is changed according to the pressure received by the operation means, but the game control may be changed according to an amount related to a force other than the pressure.
[0062]
In the present embodiment, the game control related to the winning rate of the bell in the AT mode is changed according to the pressure received by the operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player's Any game control can be used as long as it changes the game control related to the profit acquisition probability. For example, the reel stop control may be changed to change the appearance probability of the reach.
[0063]
In this embodiment, the example using the pressure meter 20 is taken up as the notification unit. However, the notification unit may be appropriate, for example, a unit that reports the pressure received by the operation unit and the reference pressure using numerical values, voice, or the like. .
[0064]
Note that the present invention is not limited to a reel drive type slot machine, but can be equally applied to a video type slot machine.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of winning symbols are arranged on the outer periphery, a winning combination determining means for determining either a lose or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, In response to the stop operation, the reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is easy to win, and the operation means operated to perform input related to the game And a force measuring means for measuring the amount of force received in the operation direction after the operating means is operated to the input position, and a game control related to a player's profit acquisition probability based on the force measured by the force measuring means. Since the game control changing means to be changed is provided, the game state is changed according to the amount of power received by the operation means, so that the gameability can be improved.
[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 a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when a storage medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot machine
15 Sub reel
19a, 19b, 19c Stop button
20 Pressure meter
30 CPU
31 memory
32 Control unit
35 reel drive controller
40 Pressure sensor
41 Electronic lottery club
42 Winning Role Determination Department
43 AT mode transition lottery
44 Reel stop order lottery
45 Reference pressure determination unit
46 Difference division
47 Sub reel drive determination unit
48 LED driver
50 storage media
51 computer
52 Reader
55 Notification determining unit

Claims (4)

A plurality of types of winning symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels rotating in response to a game start operation, a winning combination determining means for determining either a lose or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and each of the reels And a plurality of operation buttons operated at the input position to stop the rotating reel, and finally operated at the input position among the plurality of operation buttons. In a gaming machine in which one game is ended by stopping the reel corresponding to the operated button,
An operation order determining means for determining an operation order of the operation buttons for winning the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means;
It is operated under a special mode for notifying the operation order of the plurality of operation buttons, and when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the operation order determined by the operation order determining means is notified. Order notification means;
Pressure value storage means for storing a plurality of pressure values;
In response to a start operation of the game under the special mode, a reference pressure determination unit that selects one of a plurality of pressure values stored in the pressure value storage unit by lottery and sets it as a reference pressure;
Pressure notifying means for notifying the reference pressure determined by the reference pressure determining means;
Under the special mode, a pressure measuring means for measuring a pressure received when an operation button operated last in one game is operated to the input position;
A pressure notification control means for notifying the pressure measured by the pressure measuring means together with the reference pressure by the pressure notification means;
Difference dividing means for calculating a difference between the pressure measured by the pressure measuring means and the reference pressure;
A plurality of probability tables having different probabilities for operating the order notification means; a probability table corresponding to the difference determined by the difference dividing means is selected from the plurality of probability tables; and the selected probability table is And a game control change means for determining whether or not the order notification means is activated when the predetermined winning combination is determined in the next game to be played under the special mode. A gaming machine characterized by that. Providing a notification determining means for determining whether to notify the reference pressure by lottery;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pressure notification means notifies the reference pressure when the notification determination means determines to notify the reference pressure. A plurality of types of winning symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels rotating in response to a game start operation, a winning combination determining means for determining either a lose or a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and each of the reels A plurality of operation buttons that are provided in correspondence with each of the buttons, and are operated at the input position to stop the rotating reel, and when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The operation order determining means for determining the operation order of the operation buttons for winning the winning combination, and a special mode for notifying the operation order of the plurality of operation buttons, are determined by the winning combination determining means. An order notifying means for notifying the operation order determined by the operation order determining means when a winning combination is determined, and finally operating the input position among the plurality of operation buttons. In one gaming machine program game ends of with the stopping of the reel corresponding to the operation button that is,
In response to a start operation of the game under the special mode, a reference pressure determination step of selecting any one of a plurality of prestored pressure values by lottery to be a reference pressure;
A first pressure notifying step for notifying the reference pressure determined in the reference pressure determining step;
Under the special mode, a pressure measuring step of measuring a pressure received when an operation button operated last in one game is operated to the input position;
A second pressure notifying step for notifying the pressure measured in the pressure measuring step together with the reference pressure;
A difference dividing step of calculating a difference between the pressure measured in the pressure measuring step and the reference pressure;
A probability table corresponding to the difference determined in the difference dividing step is selected from a plurality of probability tables having different probabilities of operating the order notification means, and a random number lottery is performed using the selected probability table, characterized in that to execute the game control changing step of determining the presence or absence of actuation of the order notification means in the next time the predetermined winning combination in a game played is determined under the special mode to the gaming machine computer program. 4. A recording medium characterized in that the program according to claim 3 is stored and the program can be read by a computer of a gaming machine.

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