JP4202670B2 - Game equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the present invention, for example, when a certain prize, such as a prize for starting a so-called big bonus, which has a large profit for a player but has a low winning percentage, is in an internal winning state with a high winning percentage, Notifying the player that there is a possibility of being in an internal hit state or being in an internal hit state, and in a predetermined case where the specific prize is not in an internal hit state, By notifying the player that there is a possibility, a slot machine or the like that can give the player a sense of expectation about the internal hit state of a specific award on more occasions and continue it It relates to a gaming device.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention]
A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming device is generally as follows.
[0003]
That is, for example, there are three reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery, and the reels are rotated at a speed at which the plurality of symbols on the outer periphery can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like after inserting a medal. The lottery for each award is performed above. If the player wins an award with relatively little profit for the player (a prize based on a combination of symbols displayed almost equally on the reels) and wins the inside, the winning is almost certainly achieved by controlling the reel stop position. If the player wins a prize (a prize based on a combination of symbols displayed on a relatively small number of reels) that gives a large profit to the player and wins the inside, the prize is won at a relatively high rate by controlling the reel stop position. The reel stop position is controlled by drawing a corresponding symbol to a position necessary for winning a prize within a certain range after the player operates a stop button corresponding to each reel.
[0004]
Prizes with relatively small profits include, for example, re-playing (the next time you can re-game on the same conditions without inserting medals) and paying out a predetermined number (for example, a dozen or less) of medals. As a prize to be obtained, for example, a prize for starting a game capable of acquiring a large number of medals such as a so-called big bonus (BB) or regular bonus (RB) can be cited. In any case, when winning, processing according to the contents of each prize is performed.
[0005]
In the slot machines that are currently mainstream, the upper limit of the number of symbol combinations related to awards that can greatly benefit players such as BB and RB is determined by rules and so on. The number of symbols displayed on the outer periphery of the reel is relatively small. The time from when the player operates the stop button corresponding to each reel until the reel stops is also restricted by the rules as described above.
[0006]
Due to such restrictions due to rules, it is difficult to win in a single game even if the prize is a big profit for players such as BB and RB. For this reason, the internal hit state continues until winning, but it is often necessary to have more than a dozen games after winning the internal hit before actually winning BB or RB.
[0007]
However, most of the previous slot machines do not notify the player that the above-mentioned lottery is in the internal winning state, so the player's recognition is low, and he plays loosely and uses a wasteful medal. Although the hit state continued, it was often the case that instead of another game stand, the other player who played next on the game stand would be intercepted by saying BB, RB, etc. .
[0008]
No. 5-7008 is provided with a display device for notifying the generation of a bonus game winning request signal (internal lottery) by light emission or sounding, and at least the first one of a plurality of symbol strings is controlled to stop. Until now, a slot machine is disclosed in which a prize request signal is continuously generated.
[0009]
However, in this case, the player's consciousness tends to concentrate on whether or not the display device is activated, and if the display device is not activated, the player can never win the bonus game. The probability of hitting BB and RB in the lottery is, for example, BB is 1/250, RB is about 1/300, and the total is about 1/136. It is often the case that the player continues to play with the sensation of simply consuming game medals while being informed of “disappear”, “disappear”, and “disappear”.
[0010]
In Japanese Patent No. 2911872, in addition to notifying the inside of the bonus game, in addition to notifying the inside of the bonus game, the pseudo-inside information is notified under a certain condition, thereby continuing the player's interest. Is trying to attract. That is, for example, in the case of hitting the inside of a bonus game, a 7-segment digital display device such as an LED is operated to display various numbers quickly and continuously, and then “3” or “7” is displayed. Even if the bonus game does not hit the inside, if the pseudo-inside hits under certain conditions, the 7-segment digital display is activated and various numbers are displayed quickly and continuously. Or as a display of numbers other than “7”, the player's expectation is stimulated by the operation of the 7-segment digital display both in the case of the bonus game internal hit and the pseudo internal hit, and the interest is continued. Try to attract.
[0011]
However, in this case, when the 7-segment digital display displays a number other than “3” or “7”, the result is that the player is notified of “out”, and each time the player expects it. The effect of stimulating the feeling disappears.
[0012]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the prior art, and the object of the present invention is to notify that a specific award is in an internal hit state and to receive the specific award. By giving a notification that there is a possibility of being in an internal hit state even if it is not in an internal hit state, more opportunities are given to the player's expectation about the internal hit state of a specific prize. It is an object to provide a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can attract a player's interest more continuously by giving it to and continuing it.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(1) The gaming device of the present invention,
One or two or more display means capable of displaying various display contents while continuously changing, and a display fixing means for causing the display means to display the display contents fixedly, the display means A game machine that executes a game in which the display content fixedly displayed achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds,
Internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for an award corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition with respect to an internal hit target prize that is all prizes or a part of prizes,
A pseudo internal hit setting means for setting a pseudo internal hit state by achieving a predetermined pseudo internal hit condition when there is no internal hit state setting for a specific prize that is part or all of the internal hit target prize;
When the internal winning state is set for the specific prize and the specific prize for which the internal winning state is set is not won.the game ofSome ofthe game ofFor the specific award, a confirmation notification indicating that the internal winning state is set for the specific prize is given to the player, and the internal winning state is set for the specific prize and the internal winning state is set. If you did not win a prizethe game ofAnother part ofthe game ofWhen the pseudo internal hit state is setthe game ofIs provided with a notification means for notifying a player that there is a possibility that an internal hit state may be set for a specific prize,
Even if the internal winning state is set, the specific winning is not certain, and the internal winning state is not limited to a predetermined number of games until a winning is made or in any number of games until winning. To be continuedFeatures.
[0014]
  When a specific award is set to the internal hit state and the specific award with the internal hit state is not setthe game ofSome ofthe game ofWith respect to, the notifying means performs confirmation notification to the player indicating that the internal winning state is set for the specific prize.
[0015]
  When a specific award is set to the internal hit state and the specific award with the internal hit state is not setthe game ofAnother part ofthe game ofFor the notification means, the player is notified of the possibility that the internal winning state may be set for the specific prize. In addition, the possibility notification is made when there is no internal hit state setting for a specific prize and a pseudo internal hit state is set.About the gameIs also done.
[0016]
Therefore, when the notification means performs a final notification, the player knows that the internal winning state is set for the specific prize, and has high certainty about winning the specific prize. You can have expectations. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a chance to win the specific prize in place of another gaming device even though the internal winning state is set for a specific prize, and in a state where the internal winning state is not set. It can be avoided to continue playing slowly.
[0017]
On the other hand, when the notification means notifies the possibility, the player knows that the internal winning state may be set for the specific prize, and is higher than usual for winning the specific prize. You can have expectations. The possibility notification by the notification means does not indicate that there is no setting of the internal hit state for a specific prize. Therefore, when the possibility notification is performed, the internal hit state for a specific prize is over a certain number of games. Expectations for what has been set continue. While the expectation continues, it is possible to prevent a chance to win a specific prize in place of another gaming device even though the internal prize is set for a specific prize, and the internal hit state is set. It is avoided that the game is continued slowly without recognizing that.
[0018]
In this way, when a player knows that a specific prize has an internal hit state set and can have high certainty about winning that particular prize (specific In addition to the case where the internal winning state is set for the award and the prize is not won), that is, in the case where a final announcement is made, there is a possibility that the player has the internal winning state set for a specific prize. Knowing that there is a higher expectation than usual for winning that particular prize, and that the expectation that a specific award is set for a particular prize over a certain number of games will continue. Since there is a case where a possibility notification is made (both in the case of another part of the case where the internal hit state is set for a specific prize and no prize is won and in the case of pseudo internal hit), , Special The opportunity for a player to have a certainty of winning a certain award is added to the opportunity for the player to have a higher than normal expectation for a particular award for a certain number of games. You can attract interest more continuously.
[0019]
(1) There is one or more display means that can display various display contents while continuously changing them, and a display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display contents on the display means. A gaming machine that executes a game in which the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds, for example,
One or more display means for sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols,
Display fixing means for stopping the continuous display in the display means and causing the symbols to be fixedly displayed,
A gaming machine that executes a game in which the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means and the stop position thereof achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds.
As a suitable example of such a gaming machine,
A plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface, and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by the player when the rotation is stopped, and a rotationally supported rotational body, and a rotational drive for rotationally driving the rotational body One or more display devices (display means) comprising the device;
A display fixing device (display fixing means) for stopping and rotating the rotating body that is rotationally driven,
A slot machine in which the type of the symbol in the rotating body stopped by the display fixing device and the stop position thereof achieves a predetermined winning condition corresponds to the winning (claim 2).
[0020]
The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a symbol, and the like. Examples thereof include a picture of plum, watermelon, cherry, bell, etc., a character “7”, a character “BAR”, “RP” And the like.
[0021]
The display means for sequentially displaying the plurality of types of symbols in addition to a rotating body rotated by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor as in the preferred example, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal panel A video display device such as the above may be used. The gaming machine may include one or more such display means, and each display means may display a set of symbol groups independently of each other. In the case of the rotating body, one or two or more (for example, three) rotating bodies rotate independently of each other, so that symbol groups displayed on the respective rotating bodies are displayed independently of each other. it can. In the case of using a video display device, for example, one or two or more sets of symbols can be independently displayed on one video display device, thereby providing one or more display means.
[0022]
As a general example of the rotating body, a reel on which various symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface can be cited.
[0023]
For example, the display fixing means rotationally drives the rotating body as described above in response to a stop signal generated by a stop button operated by a player or a stop signal generated when a predetermined time elapses when the player is not operated. The rotation driving device such as a stepping motor to be stopped can be stopped at an appropriate timing, or the symbol display by the video display device can be fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing. Or, for example, a control device inside a gaming machine that stops the rotating body as described above so that a specific symbol is located at a specific position under a specific condition, or a symbol by a video display device specified under a specific condition It may be fixedly displayed so as to be positioned.
[0024]
Display of the display content by the display means can be said to be a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for a time that is at least visible to the player.
[0025]
When the kind of symbols fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device as described above and the stop position thereof achieve a predetermined winning condition, it corresponds to winning a game.
[0026]
{Circle around (2)} The target prize for internal winning may be all prizes or some prizes.
The internal hit condition can be arbitrarily determined. For example, random sampling is executed in each game, and the internal sampling condition is achieved (ie, lottery) when the obtained sampling value is within a specific range, or the internal hitting condition is achieved by other lottery means. The achievement of the internal hit condition can also be determined based on the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means during the game. Except for the case where there is only one internal winning target prize, it is possible to set the internal winning condition for each of a plurality of types of internal winning target prizes.
[0027]
The internal hit setting means determines whether or not the internal hit condition is achieved. If the internal hit condition is achieved, for example, the internal hit state can be set by setting a corresponding flag. When there are multiple types of internal winning target prizes and internal winning conditions are set for each, a flag provided for each of them can be set.
[0028]
When the internal winning state is set, for example, it is possible to increase the winning rate of the award or to make the winning almost certain, that is, to increase the winning rate. The internal hit state can be canceled when one game is over, for example, and can be continued until winning the internal hit, depending on the number of times, time and other conditions. It can also be continued for a predetermined period.
[0029]
In the present specification, “substantially certain” means, for example, a certainty of 70% or more, preferably 80% or more, more preferably 90% or more, and includes a certainty.
[0030]
Taking the slot machine as an example, the higher winning rate is specified by the internal hit condition from the time when a stop signal is received by a stop button operated by the player, for example, when the internal hit condition is achieved. Realizing a high winning rate by stopping the symbol at a position necessary for winning (so-called drawing) on condition that the deviation until the symbol corresponding to the winning prize is displayed at a specific position is within a predetermined range. Can be. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol in the rotating body is high, it becomes possible to win at a higher rate, and if the corresponding symbol is uniformly distributed within a tolerance range of so-called pull-in, it is surely or almost sure. You can win a prize.
[0031]
For example, in the case of the slot machine described above, the high winning percentage means that the player operates the stop button while watching the symbols on the rotating rotating body (continuous change in the display contents by the display means). When stopping the rotating body (display by display means) to stop at the required position (required display contents are fixedly displayed), if necessary, the rotational speed of the rotating body (continuation of display contents by display means) The rate of change in the game) is reduced, and the player's skill is more reliable, including those that are ready to win a prize that hits the inside, and simply increases the mathematical probability. Not only say.
[0032]
(3) The specific prize may be a part or all of the target prize per interior. Certain prizes are not guaranteed to win even if the internal winning status is set, and the internal winning status will continue for a number of times before winning or winning a predetermined number of games. It is what is done.
Even if the internal winning state is set and the winning rate for a specific prize is high, for example, in the example of the slot machine, if the number of symbols corresponding to a specific prize is small in each rotating body, the above Even if the player pulls in, the difference between the time when the stop signal is received by any stop button operated by the player and the time when the symbol corresponding to the specific prize in the internal hit state is displayed at the specific position When it is out of the predetermined range, the symbol cannot be displayed at a specific position, and the specific prize cannot be won, so that the winning is not certain (for example, 0.5% to 70% or 10% to 6). Certainty). In the case where the specific prize is a big profit for the player, according to the example of the conventional slot machine, the winning rate is relatively low even in the internal hit state.
[0033]
For a specific prize in such a case, for example, by setting a flag for setting the internal hit state so as not to be reset until winning or a predetermined number of times the game ends or until winning, It can be continued in any number of games until winning or winning in a predetermined plurality of games. Accordingly, if a specific prize is in an internal hit state and the specific prize is not won, the internal hit state is continued in the next game as a general rule.
[0034]
Preferred as a specific award is an award that can start a game such as RB (Regular Bonus) or BB (Big Bonus) that can produce a large profit for the player (thus, in the normal case, the rate of winning in the internal hit state) Is one type or two or more types. The ratio of the game whose internal hit state is set for a specific prize (if there are multiple types, each specific prize or a specific prize as a whole) is, for example, 1/50 to 1/1000, preferably It can be 1/80 to 1/500, more preferably 1/100 to 1/400.
[0035]
Note that an award that can start a game with a large profit for a player, such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus), may be simply referred to as RB “regular bonus” or BB “big bonus”.
[0036]
[4] When a specific award has an internal hit state and the specific award with the internal hit state has not been setthe game ofSome ofthe game of, The notification means gives the player a definite notification indicating that the internal hit state is set, and another partthe game ofWith respect to, the notification means notifies the player of the possibility that the internal hit state may be set.
  Although the notification content and / or the notification time are different from each other in the notification information and / or the notification of possibility, it is possible to easily attract the player's attention by using similar contents. What is preferable is that only the notification contents are different. In addition, the fixed notification and the possibility notification take a predetermined time from the start of notification to completion, and attract the player's attention by assuming that both have the same content until a certain time after the start of notification. be able to.
[0037]
If a specific award has an internal hit state and you have not won a specific award for which the internal hit state has been set, either a final notification or a possibility notification may be made. However, it is also possible to select either a final notification, a possibility notification, or no notification.
[0038]
In the case where the internal winning state is set for a specific prize and the specific prize for which the internal winning state is set is not won, the ratio of the game for which the final notification is performed is, for example, 1/10 to 10 9/10, 1/2 to 1/2, 1/10 to 2/5, 1/10 to 3/10, or the like. More specifically, for example, it is 1/5. Similarly, if a specific prize is set with an internal hit state, the specific prize for which the internal hit state is set is not won, and the confirmation notification is not performed, the possibility notification is performed. The ratio of played games can be, for example, 1/10 to 1, 4 to 9/10, or 1/3 to 4/5. More specifically, for example, it is 1/2.
[0039]
  Also, when a specific prize has an internal hit state and the specific prize with the internal hit state is not set.About the gameThe ratio that the possibility notification is performed is higher than the ratio of the game that the notification means performs the final notification.desirable.
[0040]
According to such a configuration, when the possibility notification is performed (that is, when the internal winning state is set for the specific prize and the winning notification is not performed, a part other than the case where the final notification is performed and (In the case of pseudo-inside), it is more likely that a specific award has an internal hit state set, and the player has a higher expectation of winning for a specific award and thereby winning a prize. become.
[0041]
Next, when the internal winning state is set for a specific prize and the specific prize for which the internal winning state is set has not been won, any notification is performed by the notification means, or any notification is performed. The selection of whether or not to perform can be made, for example, by performing random number sampling in each game and performing according to the obtained sampling value (that is, by lottery).
[0042]
Further, the confirmation notification or possibility notification by the notification means is performed on the condition that, for example, a flag corresponding to the confirmation notification or a flag corresponding to the possibility notification set according to the lottery or the like is confirmed (these flags). Is not performed if is not set). These notifications can be performed immediately in the game, or can be performed after a predetermined number of games of 1 or more (which may vary by lottery or the like), for example.
[0043]
When the internal winning state is set for a specific award and the specific award for which the internal winning state is set has not been won, the notification or possibility notification by the notification means continues, for example, the internal winning state continues During the game, the same notification content is repeated in each game or every predetermined number of games (which may vary by lottery or the like), or repeatedly up to a predetermined number of times. To be performed only once, and in each game or for every game of a predetermined number of games (which may vary by lottery etc.), select which notification is performed (or which notification is not performed) To be able to.
[0044]
(5) The device constituting the notification means is not particularly limited, and a display device using one or more lamps and LEDs (light emitting diodes), a display device using a liquid crystal panel, and a 7-segment digital display using LEDs, etc. 1 or 2 or more reels (may be reels provided independently of winnings in a game) etc., such as a device (one or more combinations thereof), a speaker or other It can be performed by any one of the devices (one type or a combination of two or more types) for notifying the auditory content by the sound generation device, or a combination thereof. It is more effective when it is a combination of visual and auditory content. As a notification means, for example, a display means such as a reel that once displays the display contents in a fixed manner, then a means for automatically changing the display contents continuously and then fixing the predetermined contents automatically is adopted. You can also.
As the contents to be notified, for example, meaningful visual contents such as characters and figures, auditory contents such as words and melodies, or visual or auditory contents which are not meaningful in themselves can be adopted. . Moreover, it is desirable that the content to be notified is distinguishable from other matters such as a prize notification. If there are multiple types of specific prizes and the internal winning conditions are set for each of the multiple types of specific prizes, the contents of the separate notification and possibility notifications for each specific prize (the notification means will change) Or the notification time can be set.
[0045]
The contents of the confirmation notification and possibility notification to be notified by the notification means may be specially provided only for such notification, for example, a display ordinarily performed in a similar situation (such as a situation where no prize is awarded) You may alert | report by changing a sound.
[0046]
Note that the confirmation notification and the possibility notification by the notification means can be performed after the fixed display by the display means is performed, and the notification time may be instantaneous or may be several seconds or more. . In addition, the confirmation notification and possibility notification by the notification means may be performed in such a manner that the player thinks that the lottery of the inside is being performed at the time of the notification, in order to stimulate the player's interest. Is. Examples of such a mode include a mode in which a plurality (preferably a large number) of lamps and LEDs are sequentially flashed and finally turned on at the hit position, and numbers (or letters or figures) displayed on the display device are continuously displayed. And a mode (more specifically, a display mode such as roulette) in which a winning number (or a character or a figure) is displayed at the end.
[0047]
(6) The pseudo internal hit condition and the pseudo internal hit setting means may be the same as the internal hit condition and the internal hit setting means, respectively.
As for the pseudo internal hit condition, for example, success or failure can be determined by lottery by random number sampling in each game. The success / failure of achievement of the internal hit condition and the success / failure of achievement of the pseudo internal hit condition can be simultaneously determined by one random sampling or the like. Note that the pseudo internal hit condition can be achieved, for example, only when there is no internal hit state setting for all the internal hit target prizes.
[0048]
Further, the pseudo internal hit condition can be determined by, for example, achievement of a condition for display contents fixedly displayed by the display means during the game. In other words, taking the slot machine as an example, the determination is made based on the achievement of the conditions regarding the stop position and the type of the symbol (as a more specific example, a combination of predetermined symbols, or two or more combinations). Can be. In this case, since the fixed display content of the display means becomes the predetermined display content and the possibility notification is performed by the notification means, the display content of the display means together with the content of the possibility notification of the notification means is also noticed by the player. Will pull more strongly. In addition, if the predetermined display content in this case is similar to the display content corresponding to the winning of a specific prize, particularly a specific prize having a large profit for the player such as BB or RB, the player is further increased. It is possible to attract the interest. For example, in the above slot machine, it is a combination of symbols necessary for winning a specific prize that is profitable for the player (that is, a symbol that is most noticeable to the player) and does not win the specific prize. Things can be mentioned. As a more specific example, when red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 are aligned, BB is won, and when BAR-BAR-BAR is aligned, RB is won, A case where the display content is a combination of red 7, blue 7, BAR, or the like, that is, a combination of red 7-blue 7-blue 7, BAR-blue 7-red 7, or the like can be given. Of course, a symbol (for example, a symbol having a high appearance rate in a rotating body) different from a symbol necessary for winning a prize with a large profit, such as ☆, can be used as one of the components of the combination. In addition, a case where such a predetermined display content is displayed may be a target for giving a player a profit such as medal payment as a prize.
[0049]
Even when the pseudo internal hit condition is achieved by lottery or the like (when the pseudo internal hit condition is other than the display contents of the display means), a predetermined display such as a combination of predetermined symbols is performed by the so-called pull-in control or the like. The fixed display rate can be increased or almost certain. Even in this case, the display content of the display means together with the content of the possibility notification by the notification means attracts the player's attention more strongly. In addition, if the predetermined display content in this case is similar to the display content corresponding to a specific prize, particularly a prize of a prize that has a large profit for the player, such as BB or RB, the player's interest is further increased. It is possible to subtract the same as in the above case, and the same example can be given as an example. So-called pull-in control or the like when the pseudo internal hit condition is achieved by the lottery or the like can be substantially the same as the pull-in control for a specific prize (however, control is performed so as not to win a specific prize) That is, for example, control is performed so that the symbols do not stop at the winning position for one or more rotating bodies). In addition, the case where such predetermined display content is displayed can be used as a target for giving a player a profit such as medal payment as a prize.
[0050]
[7] When there is no internal hit state setting for a specific prize and a pseudo internal hit state is set, and no specific prize is wonAbout the gameThe notification means notifies the player of the possibility (for example, on the condition that the setting of the pseudo internal hit state is confirmed by the corresponding flag). The content and timing of the possibility notification are the same as in the case of the possibility notification in the case where the internal winning state is set for a specific prize and the specific prize for which the internal winning state is set is not won.
  The possibility notification in the pseudo internal hit state may be immediately performed in the game, or may be performed after a predetermined number of games of 1 or more (which may vary by lottery or the like), for example. .
[0051]
Further, the possibility notification in the pseudo internal hit state can be performed only once when the pseudo internal hit state is set once, and can also be changed a predetermined number of times (by lottery or the like). May be performed for each successive game or for each predetermined number of games (which may vary by lottery or the like).
[0052]
(8) It is desirable that the ratio of games in which the pseudo internal hit condition is achieved is higher than the ratio of games in which the internal hit condition is achieved for a specific prize (claim 3).
In this case, the notification means notifies the possibility, that is, the player has more opportunities to have higher expectations than usual for winning a specific prize over a certain number of games, and the player's interest is further increased. Can be attracted. Such an effect has a low probability of hitting a specific prize, and when the player's profit is high due to the winning of the specific prize, for example, 50 to 1000 times the expected value of profit in one game, Or, when it is 80 to 500 times, it becomes even higher.
[0053]
It is desirable to set the ratio of the game set to the pseudo internal hit state to such an extent that the player can be continuously attracted to the game in relation to the ratio of the game that becomes the internal hit state for a specific prize. Therefore, when the ratio of games that are in the internal hit state for a specific prize is relatively low, the ratio of games that are set in the pseudo internal hit state is relatively high, and the ratio of the game that is in the internal hit state for a specific prize is If it is relatively high, it is desirable to make the ratio of the game set to the pseudo internal hit state relatively low. More specifically, for example, when the ratio of the game that is in the internal hit state for a specific prize is about 1/300 to 1/100, the ratio of the game that is in the pseudo internal hit state is 1/50 to 10 minutes. 1 or so. Also, for example, 2 to 20 times or 5 to 10 times the ratio of a game in which the internal hit condition of a specific award (if there are multiple types, each specific award or a specific award as a whole) is achieved can do. Or, for example, the ratio of a game that is in a pseudo internal hit state in a game that does not have an internal hit condition set for a specific prize is 1/100 to 1/10, preferably 1/50 to 1/10, more preferably Can be 1/30 to 1/10, more preferably 1/15 to 1/30.
[0054]
If there are multiple types of specific awards and the content or timing of the notification of the possibility that the internal winning status is set for a specific award is set for each of the multiple types of specific awards, A pseudo internal hit condition corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific prizes can be set, and the same possibility notification as described above can be performed for each pseudo internal hit condition.
[0055]
(9) In a game executed on the gaming device of the present invention, the display content fixedly displayed by the display means by the display fixing means corresponds to the achievement of a predetermined winning condition and the winning of the game corresponds, The presence / absence and the type of prize are indicated to the player by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means.
The presence / absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved.
[0056]
Achievement of the winning condition is, for example, (1) a symbol fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing in response to a stop signal generated by a stop button operated by a player or a stop signal generated by leaving the player unattended for a predetermined time. The conditions for the stop position and the type thereof can be achieved.
[0057]
Alternatively, achievement of the winning conditions can be determined by, for example, (2) executing random number sampling at an appropriate timing and executing a lottery means that determines the obtained sampling value or other lottery means.
[0058]
Alternatively, the achievement of the winning condition is determined by, for example, (3) a predetermined internal hit condition (for example, a condition in which random number sampling is performed at an appropriate timing and determined by the obtained sampling value, or execution of other lottery means The internal hit state for the award corresponding to the internal hit condition is set by the internal hit setting means, and the stop signal by the stop button operated by the player or the player sets the display means. The deviation from the time when the stop signal generated by leaving it for a predetermined time in a non-operating state without being fixedly displayed until the symbol specified by the above condition is displayed at a specific position is within a predetermined range. You can also. It is not always necessary that the winning conditions are constant. The conditions for winning and the contents of the award can be changed as appropriate.
[0059]
Prizes given to players by winning a prize include, for example, payout of game media such as medals and coins, addition of game media hold information (credit), addition of value information such as the number of possible replays (replay), The start of a special game with more advantageous conditions, etc., or a combination of two or more of them can be mentioned. The prize for starting the special game may be one type or two or more types. Further, the content of the special game may be one type or two or more types. It is also possible to shift from a special game to a special game of the same kind or different kind.
[0060]
The special game is a game that is generally advantageous for the player, such that the winning probability is higher than that of the general game. A general game is a game that is normally played without any special conditions. As a special game, for example, only one medal (an example of a game medium) can be inserted, and an SB (single bonus) that can be won at a high rate for a prize for paying out a predetermined number of medals, SB is repeated a predetermined number of times. RB (regular bonus) that can be played, BB (big bonus) that can repeat RB a predetermined number of times, etc., and CT that allows awards other than the start of special games to be aimed at depending on the skill of the player for a certain period of time (Challenge time), 10-fold role, etc., where the winning probability of SB is about 10 times during a predetermined period.
[0061]
If the target award includes BB, RB, SB, replay, and small items that pay out dozens or less medals (in normal slot machines, for example, orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc.) The specific prize can be arbitrarily selected, for example, BB only, or BB and RB, which are prizes that are profitable to the player and are difficult to win in one game.
[0062]
(2-1) In the gaming device of (1), if the internal hit state set for a specific award continues for two or more games without winning the specific award, does the notification means make a final notification? Whether or not to notify the possibility is determined by lottery for each game, and the possibility notification by setting the pseudo internal hit state can be continuously performed for two or more games. 5).
In this case, the possibility notification is performed when the internal winning state is set for the specific prize, and the possibility notification is performed by setting the pseudo internal winning state when the internal winning state is not set for the specific prize. In any case, since the possibility notification can be performed continuously for two or more games, the two cannot be distinguished at this point, and the expectation that the internal winning state is set for a specific prize is a pseudo Even in the case of the internal hit state, the game can be continued for a certain number of games.
[0063]
In order for the possibility notification by setting the pseudo internal hit state to be continuously performed for two or more games, for example, when there is no internal hit state setting for a specific prize, lottery is performed in each game under other necessary conditions For example, the pseudo internal hit state may be set.
[0064]
Note that after the possibility notification, there may be a case where the player knows that it is certain that an internal winning state is set for a specific prize by making a final notification before winning a specific prize. This is likely to occur when the rate at which the final notification is given without winning a prize is higher than the rate at which the particular prize is awarded when the particular prize is in the winning state. The same applies to (2-2).
[0065]
(2-2) In the gaming device of (1), if the internal hit state set for a specific award continues for two or more games without winning that specific award, does the notification means give a definite notification? Whether or not to notify the possibility is determined by lottery for each game of a predetermined number of games of 1 or more, and the possibility notification by setting the pseudo internal hit state is performed for each game of the predetermined number of games. Can be broken. Note that the predetermined number of games may vary by lottery or the like.
Either the case where the internal winning state is set for a specific prize and the possibility notification is performed, or the case where the internal winning state is not set for a specific prize and the possibility notification is performed by setting the pseudo internal winning state However, since the possibility notification may be performed every game for every predetermined number of games, the two cannot be distinguished in this respect, and the expectation that the internal hit state is set for a specific prize is a pseudo internal Even in the hit state, the game can be continued for a certain number of games.
[0066]
In order for the possibility notification by the setting of the pseudo internal hit state to be performed every game for every predetermined number of games, for example, in the predetermined number of games after the possibility notification by the setting of the pseudo internal hit state, the setting of the pseudo internal hit state is performed. It should be impossible.
[0067]
(3) The gaming device of (1), (2-1) or (2-2)
When there are multiple types of specific prizes and the internal winning status is set for the specific prize, the content or timing of the final notification notified by the notification means is the specific prize type for which the internal winning status is set. It can be changed accordingly (claim 7).
Since the content or timing (preferably, content) of the final notification notified by the notification means changes according to the type of the specific prize for which the internal hit state is set, the player can determine the content of the final notification or the timing thereof. By this, it is understood that the internal winning state is set for the specific prize and the type of the specific prize.
[0068]
(4) The gaming device of (3) above is
It is possible to have a plurality of types of possibility notification contents or possibility notification times corresponding to each specific prize (claim 8).
The player has a certain number of games with the expectation that the internal hit state is set for each corresponding specific prize according to each possibility notification content notified by the notification means or the timing of the possibility notification. Become.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0069]
1 to 4 relate to a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0070]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.
[0071]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing operations from the start of the game to the setting of the BB internal hit flag or the pseudo internal hit flag.
[0072]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation for setting a fixed notification or possibility notification for the BB internal hit according to the BB internal hit flag or the pseudo internal hit flag.
[0073]
(1) The front of the slot machine facing the player will be described with reference to FIG.
Hit lamps 10 are provided at three positions (left and right and center) of the upper end.
[0074]
Three symbol display windows 12 arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction are provided slightly above the central portion in the vertical direction, and three reels 14 are independent from each other around the horizontal rotation axis at each corresponding position in the slot machine. It is supported rotatably. Various symbols (pictures such as orange, plum, bell, cherry, “7” character, “BAR” character, “RP” character, etc., not shown) surround the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14. Arbitrary three symbols that are displayed in order in a certain distance in the direction and that are continuous in the circumferential direction are displayed for each reel 14 at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when each reel 14 is stopped. The player can visually recognize these symbols. Each reel 14 is rotationally driven and held by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotational drive device, not shown).
[0075]
The symbol display window 12 shows the alignment positions that are valid according to the number of medals paid (1 to 3) in the winning determination for the three symbols displayed on the three reels 14 in a stopped state. Five lines 16 (lines) are drawn. At the left end portion of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of medals paid in is disposed. In this example, when the paid-in medal is one, the lighting of the “1MEDAL” effective line lamp 18 indicates that the central horizontal line 16 is valid, and when there are two medals, “1MEDAL” And two “2 MEDALS” active line lamps 18 indicate that all three horizontal lines 16 are valid, and if there are three medals, all valid lines including “3 MEDALS” effective line lamps 18 are displayed. Illumination of the line lamp 18 indicates that all lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 are valid. The player sees what symbols are located on each reel 14 on the active line 16 indicated by the active line lamp 18, and the result of the game (whether or not a prize is won and the type of prize that has been won). Can know. The result of the game is also notified by lighting or flashing of the hit lamp 10 or sound output from the speaker 20.
[0076]
To pay medals, insert medals from the medal slot 22 provided in the right side of the upper and lower central part, or if there are medals held in the slot machine, press the BET button 24 to pay the required number. . The BET button 24 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 22.
[0077]
A start lamp 26 (START) that is lit to indicate that the rotation of the reel 14 can be started is provided below the effective line lamp 18, and the rotation of the three reels 14 is simultaneously performed below the BET button 24. A start lever 28 for starting is provided.
[0078]
Below each reel 14 are three stop lamps 32 (STOP) that are lit to indicate that each reel 14 is rotating and that rotation can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30. Is provided. Three stop buttons 30 are provided below the stop lamp 32 corresponding to each reel 14.
[0079]
On the upper side of the medal insertion slot 22, a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that a medal can be inserted is provided. Above that, a digital display 36 (LUCKY) for determining the internal hit / possibility, a reserved number display 38 (CREDIT), and a payout number display 40 (PAYOUT) are provided in order from the top.
[0080]
A medal tray portion 42 is provided at the lower end portion, a medal payout port 44 is provided above the center portion, and the speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof.
[0081]
(2) Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
The control unit 50 includes a CPU (central processing unit) that performs processing such as game execution and control of peripheral devices, and reading and writing of various data, RAM, programs for executing game and control of peripheral devices, and various data. ROM, and an input / output interface (not shown) for connection with peripheral devices, etc. (not shown), and in cooperation with peripheral devices as necessary, the display means, display fixing means, Functions such as a setting unit, a notification unit, a pseudo internal hit setting unit, a winning determination unit, a determination notification, and a lottery unit for determining whether or not to perform possibility notification are realized.
[0082]
The medal insertion lamp unit 34a blinks the medal insertion lamp 34 by a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when the medal can be inserted.
[0083]
The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.
[0084]
The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time it is pressed.
[0085]
The start lamp unit 26 a lights the start lamp 26 by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when the rotation of the reel 14 can be started.
[0086]
The start lever 28 outputs a rotation start signal to the control unit 50 when pressed when the rotation of the three reels 14 is started all at once in a state where the rotation of the reels 14 can be started.
[0087]
When the reel 14 is rotating and can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30, the stop lamp unit 32 a stops each stop by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 for each reel 14. The lamp 32 is turned on.
[0088]
The stop button 30 (stop button) is pressed for each reel 14 when stopping the rotating reel 14, and a stop signal for stopping the corresponding reel 14 by pressing each stop button 30 is provided. Output to the controller 50.
[0089]
The effective line lamp unit 18a lights the corresponding effective line lamp 18 by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 according to the number of medals bet.
[0090]
The reel unit 14a includes three reels 14, three stepping motors for rotationally driving or stopping and holding the reels 14, and driving the stepping motors according to a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50. It has a drive circuit and a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a fixed rotational position (not shown). The controller 50 grasps the rotation angle of the reel 14, that is, the position of each symbol by counting, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received for each rotation of the reel 14. That is, it is possible to detect the display content by the display means).
[0091]
The hit lamp unit 10 a lights or blinks the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50.
[0092]
The sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 in accordance with the sound output signal output from the control unit 50.
[0093]
The internal hit confirmation / possibility display unit 36a displays a number set in accordance with a display signal output from the control unit 50. When the BB (big bonus) internal hit flag is set by the internal lottery, and the BB internal hit flag is set, the number set by winning the final lottery notification corresponds to the final announcement. In addition, when the BB internal hit flag is set, the number set by winning the possibility notification lottery and the pseudo internal hit flag set by the pseudo internal lottery Any number set to corresponds to the possibility notification.
[0094]
The reserved number display unit 38a displays a number corresponding to the number according to the display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number stored in the control unit 50 as the number of medals held in the slot machine. Displayed on the instrument 38.
[0095]
The medal payout unit 44a pays out medals according to the number of coins from the medal payout port 44 according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result.
[0096]
The payout number display unit 40a displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40 in accordance with a display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result. To do.
[0097]
(3) Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
In step S1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When a medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is in a blinking state, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, or there is a held medal and one or more is displayed on the hold number display 38. If one or more medals are paid by pressing the BET button 24 when displayed, the determination in step S1 is Y (YES). Thereby, the start lamp 26 is turned on (S2), and the effective line lamp 18 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals, and the process proceeds to step S3.
[0098]
When the start lever 28 is pressed, step S3 becomes Y, and the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 in the next step S4, and rotates the three reels 14 at the same time in step S5. In step S6, BB (Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), and SB (Single Bonus); prizes (small items) that are relatively small profits for other players, such as orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc. In the control unit 50, a lottery is performed as to whether or not it is an internal hit. In this example, all prizes are target prizes for internal hits, and only BB is a specific prize. In the lottery, random sampling is performed, and the obtained sampling value is checked against the data written in the ROM to determine whether or not it is a win, the type of the prize, and whether or not it is a pseudo internal hit for pseudo notification. To do. The probability of hitting the BB in the lottery is 1/250. A lottery by other methods is also possible.
[0099]
If any prize is hit by the lottery, a flag corresponding to the prize is set. When BB (Big Bonus) is won, that is, in the case of so-called BB internal hit (S7-Y), the control unit 50 sets the BB flag (S8).
[0100]
If no prize wins due to lottery (S9), a pseudo lottery is executed with a probability of 1/20 (S10). If a prize is won per pseudo inside (S11-Y), An internal hit flag is set (S12).
[0101]
Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, the control unit 50 detects a stop signal that is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the non-operation state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Then, the control part 50 outputs the output signal of the stop sound emitted at the time of a reel stop operation with respect to the audio | voice output part 52, and the audio | voice output part 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 according to it. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14.
(3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the corresponding stepping motor of the reel 14, a flag indicating that the award of any one of BB, RB, SB, replay, etc. If none of the pseudo internal hit flags indicating that the hit state has been set, the control unit 50 receives the stop signal by pressing the stop button 30 (or left for a predetermined time) and then releases the reel 14 at a fixed timing. Stop. However, when the winning condition of any prize is achieved when the reel 14 stops at the predetermined timing, the reel 14 is forwarded by one frame (the symbol is rotated by one symbol). If any prize is still won, frame advance of the reel 14 is repeated until no prize is reached.
[0102]
In this case, since the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the active line 16 with the three reels 14 stopped, the process returns to step S1.
(3-2) When the flag indicating that the internal hit state is set in any prize, the control unit 50 starts the internal hit state from the time when the stop signal is received by pressing the stop button 30 or the like. When the difference until the symbol required for winning the prize reaches the position required for winning is within the specified stop time, the reel 14 is stopped so that the symbol is displayed at the required position. That is, the symbol is drawn into the required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal winning state is set, the winning rate is increased by increasing the winning rate or making the winning almost certain. When it is not within the specified stop time, the reels 14 are stopped one frame at a time as necessary so as not to win other prizes. When the pseudo internal hit flag indicating the pseudo internal hit state is set, the predetermined symbol is similarly drawn on the effective line. The predetermined symbols in this example are red 7, blue 7, BAR and ☆. However, the arrangement of the predetermined symbols on the active line is set so as not to win BB or RB. For this purpose, the reel 14 is fed by the required number of frames before stopping. The arrangement of symbols for winning BB is red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7. The arrangement of symbols for winning RB is BAR-BAR-BAR.
[0103]
In this example, the symbols drawn when BB is in the internal hit state are also red 7, blue 7, BAR, and ☆ as in the case of the pseudo internal hit state. Therefore, the player is strongly interested in the display contents of the symbols even in the pseudo internal hit state.
[0104]
In order to win a BB (Big Bonus), the symbol on each reel 14 is “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18. Need to be aligned. Since BB (Big Bonus) has a small number of symbols “Red 7” and “Blue 7” in each reel, even when the flag corresponding to BB (Big Bonus) is set in the internal hit state, it is once. The rate of winning in this game is not high.
[0105]
When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the type and arrangement of symbols on the active line 16 indicated by the active line lamp 18, and determines whether or not a prize has been won and the type of award that has won. . At this time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize that has been won.
[0106]
When it is determined that the prize is won, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the contents of the award, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40. The payout number display section 40a is instructed to clear the flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Next, if the award is not for starting a special game, the process returns to step S1. If the award is for starting a special game such as BB, RB, etc., the flashing of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect from the speaker 20 are performed. The output informs that a special game start prize has been won, shifts to the special game, and returns to step S1 after the special game ends.
[0107]
If it is determined that there is no winning in the case where the BB flag or the pseudo internal hit flag is not set, the internal hit flags for all prizes except for the BB flag and the pseudo internal hit flag are cleared. Next, returning to step S1, the game is repeated.
[0108]
If it is determined that there is no winning, and the BB flag is set (S13-Y), a lottery of confirmation notification is executed with a probability of 1/5 (S14), and a determination notification is won (S15). -Y) “3” or “7” is set by the control unit 50 as a number (a number corresponding to the confirmation notification) to be displayed on the digital display (lucky digital) 36 for confirming / possibility of internal hit (S16). ). If the final notification is not won (S15-N), the possibility notification lottery is executed with a probability of half (S17). If the possibility notification is won (S18-Y) “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, or “9” is displayed as the number (number corresponding to the possibility notification) to be displayed on the possibility display digital display 36. (S19).
[0109]
When it is determined that there is no winning, the BB flag is not set (S13-N), and if the pseudo internal hit flag is set (S20-Y), the internal hit is confirmed / possibility display. “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, or “9” is set by the control unit 50 as a number to be displayed on the digital display 36 (a number corresponding to the possibility notification) ( S19).
[0110]
Next, when any one of the above numbers is set as a number to be displayed on the internal hit confirmation / probability display digital display 36, the internal hit determination / possibility display digital display 36 is instructed by the control unit 50. The sound output unit 52 starts the operation and outputs an “operation start” sound effect from the speaker 20 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 50. In addition, the control unit 50 outputs an “active” sound effect from the speaker 20 of the audio output unit 52, and the digital indicator 36 for confirming / possibility of internal hits quickly changes 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. Instructed to display a fixed number about 5 seconds after the display. With the start of the operation of the digital indicator 36 for confirming / possibility of internal hitting, the player expects the internal hitting of the BB.
[0111]
When the BB flag is set and the confirmation notification is won, “3” or “7” is displayed, and the voice output unit 52 receives the “BB internal hit confirmation from the speaker 20 according to an instruction from the control unit 50. ”Is output, it can be seen that the player has hit the BB internally.
[0112]
When the BB flag is set and the possibility notification is won, and when the pseudo internal hit flag is set and the pseudo internal hit is set, “0”, “2”, “4”, “ 6 ”,“ 8 ”or“ 9 ”is displayed, and the sound output unit 52 outputs a sound effect of“ possibility of hitting the BB ”from the speaker 20 in response to an instruction from the control unit 50. It is possible to know that there is a possibility that the BB has hit the inside. For example, in the case of RB hitting the inside, as in the case of BB hitting, the internal hit confirmation / possibility display digital display 36 displays “1” or “5” in a fixed manner and “RB winning”. Sound effects can also be emitted. Further, the hit lamp 10 of the hit lamp unit 10a can be turned on or blinked according to an instruction from the control unit 50 when the digital indicator 36 for determining the internal hit / possibility is started, during operation, and when stopped. .
[0113]
If the pseudo internal hit flag is set, then the pseudo internal hit flag is cleared, the process returns to step S1, and the game is repeated.
[0114]
The internal hit flag of BB continues to be set until winning a prize at BB. However, the lottery in step S6 is not performed in a game that is repeated after returning to step S1 without winning BB when there is a BB flag. Alternatively, for example, this lottery can be performed only for all or a part of small items.
[0115]
As described above, when “3” or “7” is displayed on the internal hit confirmation / possibility display digital display 36 (when the confirmation notification is made), the player sets the internal hit state in BB. Knowing that it is certain that they are sure, and have high expectations for winning the BB Award. In addition, when “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” or “9” is displayed on the digital indicator 36 for confirming / possibility of internal hit (possibility notification is performed). The player may have a higher expectation for winning the BB award knowing that the BB award may have an internal hit state, and the BB award Even in the case of the internal winning state, the rate of winning in one game is not high, so there is an expectation that the internal winning state is set for the BB prize for a certain number of games without winning the BB prize. continue. Accordingly, the player's interest can be more continuously attracted by the confirmation notification and the possibility notification.
[0116]
The implementation of the present invention may be performed using software instead of means using electrical circuits or electronic circuits or mechanical means, or using means of electrical circuits or electronic circuits or mechanical means instead of means using software. May be performed.
[0117]
【The invention's effect】
In the gaming apparatus of the present invention, the player knows that the internal winning state is set for a specific prize, and has high expectation for winning the specific prize. In addition to the case where it is possible, i.e., when a final announcement is made, it is higher than usual for a player to win a specific prize knowing that a specific prize may have an internal hit state It is possible to have expectation, and there is a case where the expectation that the internal hit state is set for a specific prize for a certain number of games continues, that is, a possibility notification is made. An opportunity for a player to have a certainty of winning a certain award, and an opportunity for a player to have a higher expectation for a particular award for a certain number of games And it makes it possible to attract the interest of a player more continuously.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a slot machine.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing operations from the start of a game to setting of a BB internal hit flag or a pseudo internal hit flag.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation for setting a definite notification or possibility notification per BB internal according to a BB internal hit flag or a pseudo internal hit flag.
[Explanation of symbols]
36 Digital indicator for display per internal / pseudo internal

Claims (8)

One or two or more display means capable of displaying various display contents while continuously changing, and a display fixing means for causing the display means to display the display contents fixedly, the display means A game machine that executes a game in which the display content fixedly displayed achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds,
Internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for an award corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition with respect to an internal hit target prize that is all prizes or a part of prizes,
A pseudo internal hit setting means for setting a pseudo internal hit state by achieving a predetermined pseudo internal hit condition when there is no internal hit state setting for a specific prize that is a part or all of the internal hit target prize;
For some of the games in which the internal winning state is set for the specific prize and the specific prize for which the internal winning state is set has not been won, A notification is sent to the player indicating that the game is set, and an internal hit state is set for the specific prize, and the game in the case of not winning the specific prize for which the internal hit state is set. for the case games among different part of the game and the pseudo internal per state is set, the player the possibility of informing that indicates that there is a possibility that the internal per state specific awards are set Providing notification means for
Even if the internal winning state is set, the specific winning is not certain, and the internal winning state is not limited to a predetermined number of games until a winning is made or in any number of games until winning. A gaming device characterized by being continued. The above gaming machine is
A plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface, and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by the player when the rotation is stopped, and a rotationally supported rotational body, and a rotational drive for rotationally driving the rotational body One or more display devices comprising the device;
A display fixing device for stopping the rotating body being driven to rotate and fixing and displaying a symbol;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol type and the stop position of the rotating body stopped by the display fixing device are slot machines in which a winning condition corresponds to achieving a predetermined winning condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a ratio of a game in which the pseudo internal hit condition is achieved is higher than a ratio of a game in which the internal hit condition is achieved for a specific prize. For a game in which an internal hit state is set for a specific prize and a specific prize for which the internal hit state is set has not been won, a notification of possibility is given rather than the ratio of the game for which the notification means performs a final notification. The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a ratio to be performed is higher. Whether the internal hit state set for a specific award continues for two or more games without winning the specific award, whether the notification means performs a final notification, a notification of possibility, or no notification The gaming device according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the game device is determined by lottery for each game, and the possibility notification by setting the pseudo internal hit state can be continuously performed for two or more games. If the internal hit state set for a specific award continues for two or more games without winning that specific award, whether the notifying means performs a final notification or a possibility notification or 1 The determination according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 that is determined by lottery for each game of the predetermined number of games and that the possibility notification by setting the pseudo internal hit state can be performed for each game of the predetermined number of games. Gaming device. When there are multiple types of specific prizes and the internal winning status is set for the specific prize, the content or timing of the notification that is notified by the notification means is the specific prize type for which the internal winning status is set. The gaming device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, which changes accordingly. The gaming device according to claim 7, comprising a plurality of types of possibility notification contents or timings of possibility notification corresponding to each specific prize.

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