JP4160798B2 - Game machine, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium that are installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines, and given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium, various medals earned by playing games Can be replaced. For this reason, the player generally aims to acquire a large number of medals, and generally attempts to play a game by selecting a table that is easy to obtain the right to shift to the bonus game mode, which is a special mode. The bonus game mode includes, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) mode and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) mode. In particular, the BB mode is shifted to the RB mode a predetermined number of times and is also shifted to the RB mode. Before, since it shifts to the RB introduction game section where the winning probability of the small role is high, a large amount of medals can be obtained in a short period of time.
[0003]
In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, and a description is given using medals as game media. However, the game media includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. Further, “inserting medals (game media)” includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like in addition to actually inserting a medal into the medal slot. In addition, in this specification, the player is given a winning right, which is the right to win the winning combination by electronic lottery, and to align the pattern corresponding to the winning winning combination on the winning effective line. The state where the player can align the reel design on the winning effective line is determined as an internal winning, and the reel design corresponding to the winning combination that won the internal winning is aligned on the winning effective line.
[0004]
Encouraging players to expect large numbers of medals in a short period of time is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines. There are a number of models that have been devised in various ways to increase the player's ambition by providing a mode. As a special mode different from the bonus game mode, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) mode is well known.
[0005]
The AT mode is a game mode in which an assist display that prompts the player to operate a stop button is performed in a section where a predetermined number of games are performed. In an AT mode game, when a specific winning combination wins an internal prize, for example, a sub-reel provided separately from the three reels, or a liquid crystal display, etc. The order and the like are displayed and notified to the player. When the player operates the stop button in accordance with this display, it becomes easy to win a specific winning combination that has won the inside, so that it is easy to increase medals during the AT mode. Since the AT mode continues until a predetermined number of games are played, a model provided with the AT mode can stimulate the player's willingness to acquire medals and excite the interest in the game.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the slot machine having the BB mode as described above, when the player shifts to the BB mode, the player can play a game in the RB introduction game section where the winning probability of the small role is high. Since the purpose of the player playing the game in the introductory game section is to shift to the RB mode, the player mechanically plays the game until the transition to the RB mode. It became monotonous for the person.
[0007]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the player with a transition to the AT mode as a privilege at the end of the BB mode according to the picture that the player has won in the RB introduction game section. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium that make the game in the RB introduction game section interesting.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to operate a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating a game starting means and a reel stop operating means provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels. In response, a normal mode is provided with reel stop control means for carrying out stop control of the corresponding reels so that the symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means stop on the same winning effective line The AT mode that makes it easier to win a specific role that constitutes the winning combination than the normal mode, the RB mode that makes it easier to gain a game gain than the normal mode, and the RB mode multiple times In a gaming machine in which a game is performed in the BB mode to be performed, the winning combination is given to a player with a group winning combination composed of a plurality of types of pictures and a right to shift to the AT mode. A T role, an RB role that grants the player the right to enter the RB mode, and a BB role that grants the player the right to enter the BB mode. The BB mode includes the group winning There is a special game section where the winning combination is won with higher probability than in the normal mode,A game number counting means for counting the number of games played in the special game section, and a game number counting means when one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in a game in the special game section A winning mode storage means for storing information about the combination of the value counted by and the winning design;In the normal mode that is activated when at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in a game in the special game section in the BB mode, and transitions after the end of the BB mode,Of the AT roleWinning probabilityAccording to the information stored in the winning mode storage means,It is characterized by comprising a winning probability determining means for changing the pattern constituting the group winning combination so as to be higher than when the winning combination is not won.
[0009]
  Also,The winning combination determining means comprises number determining means for determining an upper limit number of winning of the AT combination when determining the winning combination using the changed winning probability, and the number determining means includes the upper limit number of times, It is determined by lottery from a plurality of set times provided so that the numerical values are different, and the winning combination determining means uses the changed winning probability until the number of winning of the AT role reaches the upper limit number. After the winning combination is determined and the number of winning of the AT combination reaches the upper limit, the winning combination is determined using the winning probability in the normal mode.It is preferable.
[0010]
  further,The winning combination determining means comprises number determining means for determining an upper limit number of winning of the AT combination when determining the winning combination using the changed winning probability, and the number determining means includes the upper limit number of times, The winning combination determining means determines the winning combination using the changed winning probability until the number of winning of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number of times. And the winning combination is determined using the winning probability in the normal mode after the number of winning of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number.It is preferable.
[0011]
  Also,A normal lottery table used when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means in the normal mode, and used when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, so that the winning probability of the AT combination is different. A plurality of different probability lottery tables provided, wherein the plurality of different probability lottery tables are set such that the winning probability of the AT role is higher than the winning probability of the normal lottery table, the winning probability determining means, The lottery table used by the winning combination determining means is determined as one of the plurality of different probability lottery tables.It is preferable.
[0012]
  further,The program of the present invention is responsive to operations of a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating a game starting means and a reel stop operating means provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels rotated by driving a motor. A reel stop control means for performing stop control of the corresponding reel so that the pattern constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means stops on the same winning effective line, and the winning combination than in the normal mode The BB among the AT mode that makes it easy to win a specific role constituting the RB, the RB mode that makes it easier to obtain a game gain than the normal mode, and the BB mode in which the RB mode is performed a plurality of times A game that counts the number of games played in a special game section that is provided in the mode and that is won by a group winning combination composed of multiple types of pictures with a higher probability than the normal mode. Regarding the combination of the number of times counted means and the value counted by the number-of-games counting means and the winning design when any one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in the game in the special game section In the normal mode that is activated when at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in the game in the special game section and the transition is made after the end of the BB mode. According to the information stored in the winning mode storage means, the winning probability of the AT role that gives the player the right to shift to the AT mode is greater than the case where the pattern constituting the group winning role has not won. This is for causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as a winning probability determining means for changing to be higher.
[0013]
  Also,The storage medium of the present invention is a computer-readable medium storing the above program.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of a slot machine using the present invention. In the game of the slot machine 2, a normal mode and a special mode, that is, a BB mode, an RB mode, and an AT mode are set. Further, as the winning combination of the slot machine 2, a group winning combination constituted by three kinds of pictures having a difference in the difficulty level for winning is provided. It should be noted that the pattern of the group winning combination may be determined as appropriate, and the level of difficulty for the player to win the winning combination may be determined as appropriate depending on the color and shape of the pattern or the manner of arrangement on the reel. In the following description, the patterns constituting the group winning combination are referred to as a pattern A, a pattern B, and a pattern C for convenience. The number of these patterns arranged on each reel is 2 for pattern A, 3 for pattern B, and 4 for pattern C. Therefore, the difficulty level for winning these is determined by pattern A. The most difficult, the pattern C is the easiest. In addition, the kind of pattern which comprises a group winning combination is not restricted to three kinds, You may decide suitably.
[0016]
The BB mode is terminated when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times or when the game in the RB introduction game section is performed thirty times. Further, the RB introduction game section is a special game section in which the group winning combination is won with higher probability than in the normal mode. The RB mode ends when a predetermined winning pattern wins 8 times or when 12 games are played.
[0017]
The AT mode ends when the game is played 10 times. In the AT mode, when a specific winning combination (for example, “Bell”) wins an internal prize, the player is notified of the operation order of the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c using the liquid crystal screen 10, and the player By operating the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c in accordance with the operation order informed of, the player can easily win a specific winning combination. Note that the number of games that will be the end condition for the AT mode is not limited to 10 and may be determined as appropriate, and each time the mode is shifted to the AT mode, the number of games that will be the end condition is selected by lottery from among multiple types of game times You may make it do.
[0018]
In the slot machine 2, three picture display windows 5 to 7 are provided on the front door 4 of the housing 3, and the first reel 9a, the second reel 9b, and the third reel 9c are rotatable at the back of each display window. Built in. 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.
[0019]
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, 50 medals can be stored (hereinafter referred to as “credit”), and the number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display 12. For example, four patterns per reel can be observed from the pattern display windows 5 to 7, and in addition to the four winning pay lines, the pattern is folded to combine one pattern for each reel. It is also possible to set another winning line.
[0020]
A liquid crystal screen 10 is provided on the front surface of the housing 3. The liquid crystal screen 10 is controlled by a liquid crystal screen controller 42 (shown in FIG. 2). When a specific winning combination is won in the game in the AT mode, a picture indicating the order in which the first to third reels 9a to 9c are stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 10. Note that the picture displayed on the liquid crystal screen 10 is preferably an appropriate picture, and is not limited to the picture, and may be a mark or a number, for example. In addition, the liquid crystal screen 10 displays an appropriate picture such as displaying that a predetermined winning combination has been won or displaying a picture indicating an expected degree of whether or not the predetermined winning combination has been won. May be performed. Further, the liquid crystal screen 10 may be used for display for various effects without being limited to the AT mode.
[0021]
When 1 to 3 medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 on the front surface of the slot machine 2 and the start lever 13 for starting the game is operated, the first to third reels 9a to 9c start to rotate. Then, by operating the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c, the first to third reels 9a to 9c corresponding to the buttons are individually stopped.
[0022]
On the operation panel above the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c, a one-bet button 15, a two-bet button 16, a MAX bet button 17, which are operated when a game is played with medals credited, Various operation buttons such as a payout button 18 are provided.
[0023]
A medal tray 19 is provided at the lower portion of the housing 3, and the medal tray 19 stores a payout medal paid out from the payout slot 20 when a winning is obtained in the game.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 2 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 game number counter 41, a special game number counter 46, a winning mode storage unit 47, a winning probability determining unit 48, and a winning permission determination number. A portion 49 is provided.
[0025]
The medal sensor 32 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 11 and inputs it to the CPU 30a. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 11, and inappropriate medals are discharged from the medal payout slot 20 to the medal tray 19. In addition, when a medal is inserted at an inappropriate timing, the medal sensor 32 is also used for a medal that is inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 in the middle of the game or while various operation buttons are pressed. It is discharged to the medal tray 19 without going through.
[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 32 also detects medals inserted after the fourth one when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 19. The credit function is turned on / off every time the payout button 18 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 2 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 1-bet button 15, the 2-bet button 16, and the MAX-bet button 17, 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, the payout medal is also credited, and the credited medal is paid out to the medal tray 19 when the payout button 18 is operated.
[0027]
Sensors are provided inside the 1-bet button 15, the 2-bet button 16, and the MAX-bet button 17, and when pressed, a signal is input to the CPU 30a. The CPU 30a uses the detection signal from the medal sensor 32 to indicate the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of the game, or from either the 1 bet button 15, the 2 bet button 16, or the MAX bet button 17. Counting is performed based on the input signal, thereby determining the number of valid activated pay lines. Further, the number of medals betted each time the game is started is accumulated and counted by the CPU 30a. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0028]
The start switch sensor 33 is turned on when the start lever 13 is operated, and inputs a game start signal to the CPU 30a. Each time the game start signal is input, the count value of the game number counter 41 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 41. Note that the game start signal input from the start switch sensor 33 to the CPU 30a is valid only when it is input during the period from when a medal is inserted until the reel starts to rotate.
[0029]
When the game start signal is received, the CPU 30a rotates the first to third reels 9a to 9c based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 31 and starts the game process. The game execution program includes execution programs in the BB mode, the RB mode, and the AT mode, and the CPU 30a reads out these execution programs to execute the game in each mode.
[0030]
The drive and stop control of each reel is performed by the pattern unit drive control unit 34. For example, a reel drive controller may be used as the pattern unit drive control unit. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 35a to 35c, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 35a to 35c. 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.
[0031]
Since the stepping motors 35a to 35c rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the CPU 30a controls the rotation angle of the first to third reels 9a to 9c by controlling the number of drive pulses supplied. 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 36c at the reference position, and the photosensors 37a to 37c photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 37a to 37c are input to the CPU 30a as a reset signal for each reel.
[0032]
The CPU 30a is provided with a pulse counter for each of the stepping motors 35a to 35c, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 35a to 35c. When the reset signal is input from the photosensors 37a to 37c, 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.
[0033]
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.
[0034]
Sensors are provided inside the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c, and a stop signal for each reel is input to the CPU 30a when the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. The start lever 13 is operated to start the rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed, the operation of the first to third 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. That is, the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c function as reel stop operation means.
[0035]
The stop control of the first to third reels 9a to 9c is performed within the range of four winning pictures (retraction range). For example, when the first to third stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated, the winning is effective. Among the four winning symbols that are consecutive from the winning symbols that are located on the line, the winning symbol that is the winner of the lottery that has been given the right to be awarded by the player is selected. If it is included, the time until the first to third reels 9a to 9c are stopped is delayed, and the winning pattern constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line. As described above, the CPU 30a and the pattern unit drive control unit 34 function as reel stop control means.
[0036]
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.
[0037]
The winning combination determination unit 40 is provided with a plurality of types of winning combination lottery tables in which random values are grouped according to their sizes. The winning combination lottery table shows that the random value sampled in the game in the normal mode is the special winning combination that gives the right to shift to the BB mode, and the special winning combination that gives the right to shift to the RB mode. A special winning role that gives the right to enter AT mode, an AT role that is a special winning role, a group winning role that consists of multiple types of pictures, a small role that corresponds to a small role winning design where a predetermined number of medals are paid out, This 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 throwing in, or whether it belongs to a game that does not cause any wins, that is, a winning determination. The BB mode is entered when the player wins the BB combination. The RB mode is entered when the player wins the RB combination. In addition, the RB combination in the normal mode and the RB combination in the RB introduction game section are different from each other, and the player arranges the pictures constituting the replay on the winning winning line from the RB introduction game section to the RB mode. Migrate when The AT mode is entered when the player wins an AT role. In addition, 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. The winning combination determining unit 40 is also provided with a winning combination lottery table used in the BB mode, the RB mode, and the AT mode. Furthermore, an AT role high probability table 50, an AT role probability table 51, and an AT role low probability table 52, which will be described later, are also provided. When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit 40, a winning combination determination signal indicating the determined lose or the type of winning combination is input to the CPU 30a.
[0038]
The liquid crystal screen controller 42 controls an image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 10 in accordance with a signal input from the CPU 30a.
[0039]
When the winning combination wins, the medal payout unit 44 pays out a medal of the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 19, 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 30a reads this to drive the medal payout unit 44. For example, a medal hopper may be used as the medal payout unit.
[0040]
The special game number counter 46 counts the number of games played in the RB introduction game section every time the mode shifts to the BB mode. Each time the BB mode ends, the count value is cleared. Thus, the special game number counter 46 functions as a special game number counting means.
[0041]
The winning mode storage unit 47 refers to the count value of the special game number counter when any one of the three kinds of pictures constituting the group winning combination in the game in the RB introduction game section wins, and the winning game Is stored in the memory 31 as to the number of games in the RB introduction game section and the combination of the winning design type. In this way, the winning mode storage unit 47 functions as a winning mode storage unit.
[0042]
The winning probability determining unit 48 refers to the information stored in the winning mode storage unit 47 when the BB mode is ended, and whether at least one of the symbols constituting the group winning combination in the game in the RB introduction game section has won a prize. Judge whether or not. When at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in the game in the RB introduction game section, the winning combination lottery table used in the winning combination determining unit 40 is changed in a predetermined number of games after the end of the BB mode. , And output to the winning combination determination unit 40 via the CPU 30a. At this time, in the 1st to 10th games in the RB introduction game section, if the pattern A has won, the AT high probability table 50, and if the pattern A has not won, the pattern B has won. If the design A and the design B have not won the design A and the design C has won the game, it is output to the winning combination determination unit 40 via the CPU 30a so as to change to the AT low probability table 52. . In addition, when the picture A, the picture B, and the picture C are not won in the 1st to 10th games in the RB introduction game section, if the picture A is won in the 11th to 20th games in the RB introduction game section, the AT If the pattern A has not won a prize and the pattern B has won a prize, it is output to the winning combination determining unit 40 via the CPU 30a so as to change to the AT low probability table 52. In addition, the pattern A, the pattern B, and the pattern C are not won in the 1st to 10th games in the RB introduction game section, and the pattern A and the pattern B are not won in the 11th to 20th games in the RB introduction game section. In this case, if the pattern A has won in the 21st to 30th games in the RB introduction game section, the winning combination determining unit 40 is output to the winning combination determining unit 40 via the CPU 30a so as to change to the AT low probability table 52. When changing the winning combination lottery table used by the winning combination determining unit 40 in a predetermined number of games after the end of the BB mode, change to any of the AT high probability table 50, the AT probability table 51, and the AT low probability table 52. This determination is made by the winning probability determination unit 48 when the picture A, the picture B, or the picture C wins in the game in the BB mode. Note that the number of games by which the winning combination lottery table used by the winning combination determining unit 40 is changed by the winning probability determining unit 48 may be determined as appropriate, for example, 10 games after the end of the BB mode.
[0043]
The AT role high probability table 50, the AT role probability table 51, and the AT role low probability table 52 are tables set so that the AT role is won with higher probability than in the normal mode. The AT role probability table 51 is set so that the AT role is won with a high probability, and the AT role high probability table 50 is won with a higher probability than the AT role probability table 51. Is set to
[0044]
The winning permission number determination unit 49 is a predetermined change in which the winning combination lottery table used by the winning combination determining unit 40 is changed by the winning probability determining unit 48 when the pattern A, the pattern B, or the pattern C wins in the game in the BB mode. In the game of the number of times, the upper limit value of the number of games allowed to win the AT role is selected and determined as 10 times, 5 times, or 3 times by a lottery using a random number generator and a random value sampling circuit. . The upper limit value selected and determined by the winning allowance determination unit 49 is output to the CPU 30a, and the CPU 30a controls the game based on the upper limit value. Note that the types and values of the upper limit value modes selected and determined by the winning permission number determination unit 49 by lottery may be appropriately provided, and the lottery probability for them may be appropriately provided.
[0045]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the game is started in the normal mode. In each game, the electronic lottery unit 39 samples a random number, and the winning combination determining unit 40 compares the value with a winning combination lottery table to determine the type of the lost or winning combination. If the BB combination is won at this time, the player is given the right to shift to the BB mode, and the BB combination is in an internal winning state until the player wins the BB combination. When the player wins the BB combination, the CPU 30a shifts the game mode to the BB mode.
[0046]
When shifting to the BB mode, the special game number counter 46 is operated, and the number of games played in the RB introduction game section is counted.
[0047]
When any one of the three types of pictures constituting the group winning combination in the game in the RB introduction game section wins, the winning mode storage unit 47 refers to the count value of the special game number counter, and the winning game is determined. Information about the number of games in the RB introduction game section and the type of winning design are stored in the memory 31. When the winning probability determining unit 48 changes the winning combination lottery table used in the winning combination determining unit 40 in a predetermined number of games after the end of the BB mode, the AT high probability table 50, the AT probability table 51, the AT Which of the low probability tables 52 is to be changed is determined. Then, in the predetermined number of games in which the winning combination number determination unit 49 changes the winning combination lottery table used in the winning combination determination unit 40 by the winning probability determination unit 48, the upper limit of the number of games that the AT combination winning is permitted is determined. Determine the value.
[0048]
When a player wins an RB combination (replay pattern) in a game in the RB introduction game section, the RB mode is entered.
[0049]
When the third RB mode ends or when the game in the RB introduction game section is performed 30 times, the BB mode ends, and the special game number counter 46 clears the counter value and stops operating.
[0050]
When the BB mode is ended, the winning probability determining unit 48 refers to the information stored in the winning mode storage unit 47, and whether at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination in the game in the RB introduction game section has won a prize. Judge whether or not. When at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in the game in the RB introduction game section, the winning probability determining unit 48 is the winning combination lottery used in the winning combination determining unit 40 in the 10 games after the end of the BB mode. The winning combination determining unit 40 is changed via the CPU 30a so as to change the table to either the AT role high probability table 50, the AT role probability table 51, or the AT role low probability table 52 determined during the BB mode. Output to. The winning combination determining unit 40 changes the winning combination lottery table, and further, the CPU 30a sets the upper limit value of the number of games allowed to be awarded for the AT combination, determined during the BB mode by the winning allowed number determining unit 49. To do.
[0051]
When the AT combination is won and an internal winning is made, the player shifts to the AT mode if the player wins the AT combination.
[0052]
When the number of games in which the AT role is an internal winning reaches the upper limit value determined by the winning-permission determining unit 49 or when the game after the end of the BB mode is played ten times, the CPU 30a receives the winning combination determining unit 40 The winning combination lottery table used in is changed to that used in the normal mode.
[0053]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which a storage medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 60 is installed in the slot machine 61. The storage medium 60 has a means as shown in the flowchart of FIG. And a program to be realized by the slot machine 61. In this case, for example, a program for realizing in the slot machine 61 the game number counting means, winning mode storing means, winning probability determining means, and winning permission number determining means is stored in the storage medium 60. Then, the storage medium 60 is loaded into the reading device 64 and the program is installed in the slot machine 61.
[0054]
Further, instead of installing the program using a storage medium, the program can be distributed to the slot machine using the Internet. 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.
[0055]
In the above embodiment, the winning probability determining unit 48 has determined the winning probability of the special winning combination in accordance with the information stored in the winning mode storage unit 47. However, the winning probability is determined from a plurality of modes having different winning probabilities. It may be possible to select and decide by
[0056]
In the embodiment described above, the winning permission determination unit 49 selects and determines the number of games allowed to win the special winning combination from a plurality of modes with different winning permission counts. It may be determined according to the information stored in the mode storage unit 47. For example, the number of games in which a special winning combination is permitted is 10 times in the 1st to 10th games in the RB introduction game section if the pattern A has won, and the pattern A has not been won. 5 times if B has won, 3 times if design A and B have not won and design C has won, or in the 1-10th game in the RB introduction game section If Pattern A, Pattern B, and Pattern C have not won a prize, in the 11th to 20th games of the RB introduction game section, if Pattern A has won a prize, and pattern A has not won a prize. If the pattern B has won, it is three times. Alternatively, in the 1-10th game in the RB introduction game section, the pattern A, the pattern B, and the pattern C have not won, and the RB introduction game section 11-20. Picture A and picture in game If B is not winning, may output the CPU30a to three times if pattern A is won at 21-30 game in the RB introduction game segment. Also, for example, in the game in the BB mode, if the pattern A has won a prize, the picture A and the picture B have won a prize 10 times, and if the picture A has not won the prize and the picture B has won the prize, five times. If the pattern C has won a prize, it may be output to the CPU 30a so that it is three times.
[0057]
In the embodiment described above, the winning permission determination unit 49 selects and determines the number of games allowed to win the special winning combination from a plurality of modes with different winning permission counts. The number of games determined by the permitted number determination unit 49 may be a fixed value provided in advance before the game is played.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, the special winning combination whose winning probability is changed by the winning probability determining unit 48 after the end of the BB mode is the AT role. However, the special winning combination is not limited to this. Even if the slot machine is provided with a special winning combination that gives the player the right to shift to a special mode different from the AT mode, and the winning probability of the special winning combination is changed by the winning probability determining unit after the end of the BB mode. good.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a group winning combination constituted by a plurality of types of patterns is provided, and when any one of the patterns constituting the group winning combination is won in the RB introduction game section, the winning mode is stored. Means for storing information about the number of games in the RB introduction game section and the mode of combination of the winning design, and a predetermined number of times after the end of the BB mode according to the stored information In the game, the winning probability of the AT role is changed by the winning probability determining means, and the upper limit value of the number of times that the AT role is allowed in the predetermined number of games after the end of the BB mode according to the stored information is won. A game machine, a program, and a memory that make the game in the RB introduction game section entertaining It is possible to provide the body.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention.
2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when a storage medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 slot machine
9a 1st reel
9b 2nd reel
9c 3rd reel
13 Start switch
14a First stop button
14b Second stop button
14c 3rd stop button
30 Control unit
30a CPU
31 memory
34 Pattern Drive Control Unit
39 Electronic lottery club
40 Winning Role Determination Department
46 Special game counter
47 Winning mode storage unit
48 Winning probability decision section
49 Number of times allowed to win prizes
50 AT high probability table
51 AT playing probability table
52 AT role low probability table
60 storage media
61 slot machine
62 CPU
63 memory
64 reader

Claims (6)

The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. Reel stop control means for carrying out stop control of the corresponding reels so that the patterns constituting the same winning active line stop, and a normal mode and a specified role constituting the winning combination than the normal mode In the gaming machine in which the game is performed in the AT mode that makes it easier to win, the RB mode that makes it easier to obtain a game gain than the normal mode, and the BB mode in which the RB mode is performed a plurality of times,
The winning combination includes a group winning combination composed of a plurality of types of patterns, an AT combination that grants the player the right to enter the AT mode, and an RB that grants the player the right to enter the RB mode. And a BB combination that gives a player the right to transition to the BB mode,
The BB mode is provided with a special game section in which the group winning combination is won with higher probability than the normal mode.
Game number counting means for counting the number of games played in the special game section;
When any one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in a game in the special game section, information on the combination of the value counted by the number-of-games counting means and the winning picture is stored. Winning mode storage means;
In the normal mode, which is activated when at least one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in a game in the special game section of the BB mode and is shifted to after the end of the BB mode , the winning probability of the AT combination And a winning probability determining means for changing the pattern constituting the group winning combination to be higher than the case where the winning combination is not won according to the information stored in the winning mode storing means. Gaming machine. Comprising a number determination means for determining a maximum number of times of winning the AT role when the previous SL winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination with the changed winning probability,
The number-of-times determining means determines the upper limit number of times by lottery from a plurality of set times provided so that the numerical values are different,
The winning combination determining means determines the winning combination using the changed winning probability until the number of winning of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number, and the winning number of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number of times. , after which the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein determining a winning combination with a winning probability in the normal mode. Comprising a number determination means for determining a maximum number of times of winning the AT role when the previous SL winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination with the changed winning probability,
The number-of-times determining means determines the upper limit number of times according to information stored in the winning mode storage means,
The winning combination determining means determines the winning combination using the changed winning probability until the number of winning of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number, and the winning number of the AT combination reaches the upper limit number of times. , after which the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein determining a winning combination with a winning probability in the normal mode. A normal lottery table used when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means in the normal mode;
A plurality of different probability lottery tables which are used when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and are set so that the winning probabilities of the AT combination are different;
In the plurality of different probability lottery tables, the winning probability of the AT role is set higher than the winning probability of the normal lottery table,
The winning probability determining means, a lottery table used in the winning combination determination means, according to claim 1 to 3 The gaming machine according to any one and determines the one of the plurality of different probability lottery table. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by operating the game starting means;
In response to the operation of the reel stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels rotated by driving the motor, the symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are on the same winning effective line Reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the corresponding reel so as to stop
An AT mode that makes it easier to win a specific role that constitutes the winning combination than the normal mode, an RB mode that makes it easier to obtain a game gain than the normal mode, and a BB in which the RB mode is performed multiple times The number of games that is provided in the BB mode of the mode and counts the number of games played in the special game section in which the group winning combination constituted by a plurality of kinds of patterns is won with higher probability than the normal mode Means,
When any one of the pictures constituting the group winning combination is won in a game in the special game section, information on the combination of the value counted by the number-of-games counting means and the winning picture is stored. Winning mode storage means;
Wherein the at least one picture constituting the group winning combination in a game in the special game section but is operated as triggered by the prize, in the normal mode to shift to following the BB mode end, the player the right to make a transition to the AT mode As a winning probability determining means for changing the winning probability of the AT role to be given in accordance with the information stored in the winning mode storage means so as to be higher than the case where the pattern constituting the group winning combination is not won. A program for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function. A computer-readable storage medium storing the program according to claim 5 .

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