JP4677024B2 - GAME DEVICE, GAME DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus that displays symbols in a plurality of display areas and determines a winning based on the arrangement thereof, a gaming apparatus control method, a program, and a computer-readable recording medium.

  A slot machine is a typical gaming machine that determines a symbol to be displayed in each of a plurality of display areas based on a random value and determines a winning based on the arrangement of symbols on the display. With the recent game boom, slot machines are gaining great popularity in casinos and game centers.

  In recent years, a slot machine provided with a so-called bonus game has become popular as a measure to attract the player's interest. The player will be paid prize money and medals according to the result of the bonus game, and the slot machine equipped with such a bonus game will surely increase the preference compared to the one that only executes the slot game. Yes.

  The conventional gaming device has the following problems. That is, in the conventional gaming device, for example, a bonus game is executed when symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement in a basic slot game, and the next slot game is started after the bonus game is completed. The flow was relatively monotonous. For this reason, the player who asks for stimulation is not satisfied with such a gaming device having an existing bonus game, and further demands the appearance of a new gaming device.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and in a gaming device including a basic game and a bonus game, the gaming device and the gaming device improved in taste by newly developing the game. It is an object to provide a control method, a program, and a computer-readable recording medium.

The gaming device according to the present invention is obtained by random number lottery with a display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed are arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varying manner. A controller that executes a basic slot game that determines symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area according to the random number value, and determines a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of symbols that are stopped and displayed in each display area; When the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the controller displays a symbol in each display area. When the first bonus game is started after the stop display, and the random value is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the symbol is stopped in each display area. After the display, the second bonus game is started, and when the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, and a payout to be given to the player is determined according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery. When the first bonus game is finished by performing the first image processing that allows the player to grasp the random number lottery in the first bonus game and the second random value is the second value, A second bonus game is started after the end of one bonus game, and when the second bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, and a dividend to be given to the player is determined according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery; There line different from the second image processing to the first image processing to recognize the determined dividend to the player, the first image processing to display the character image on the display, the symbol The character image is moved on each display area that has been stopped, the character image is stopped in one of the display areas in accordance with the random number value obtained by random number lottery, and the character image is stopped. A payout is awarded to the player based on the symbol .

  In the gaming apparatus of the present invention, the first and second bonus games are provided, and each bonus game has a result of another bonus game according to the random number value obtained in the random number lottery in the basic slot game. It can be executed regardless. The second bonus game is also executed according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the first bonus game. In other words, the present invention adopts a new game development in which the basic slot game can be shifted to each of the first and second bonus games, and further, the first bonus game can be shifted to the second bonus game. The taste is improved.

  Further, in the first image processing, the controller displays the character image on the display, moves the character image over each display area where the symbols are stopped, and displays each character according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery. It is preferable that the character image is stopped in any one of the display areas, and that the controller gives a payout to the player based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped.

  Further, in the second image processing, the controller displays the character image on the display, moves the character image on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and based on the random number value obtained by the random number lottery. The character image is stopped in one of the display areas, a mark indicating that the character image has stopped is displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped, and then each display is performed with the mark displayed in the display area. Random lottery is performed by moving the character image over the area, the character image is stopped in one of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by the random lottery, and a mark is displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped. If it is not displayed, a mark is displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped, and the display area is again displayed on the display area. The character image is moved, the random number lottery is performed, the character image is stopped in one of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and the mark is already displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped. If so, it is preferable that the second bonus game is terminated, and that the controller gives a payout to the player based on the symbols in one or a plurality of display areas where the character image is stopped.

In addition, the present invention includes a display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner and obtained by random number lottery. Execution means for executing a basic slot game for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed in each display area according to a random number value, and determining a prize to be given to the player based on an array of symbols stopped and displayed in each display area Whether or not the random number value obtained by random number lottery is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game or the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game. When the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the basic slot game is determined to be the first value by the determination means, the execution means includes a symbol for each symbol. When the first bonus game is started after being stopped and displayed in the display area, and it is determined that the value of the random number is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the symbol is displayed in each display area. Starts the second bonus game after being stopped
Further, the execution means performs a random number lottery when the first bonus game is started, determines a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causes the player to grasp the determined payout. When the first bonus game is finished and the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is determined to be the second value by the determination means, The execution means starts the second bonus game after the end of the first bonus game, and the execution means performs a random number lottery when the second bonus game is started, and according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery. payout was determined to give the player Te, row have, execution unit different from the second image processing to the first image processing to recognize the determined dividend to the player, in the first image processing, calibration Kuta image is displayed on the display, the character image is moved on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the character image is stopped in any of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery, Further, the execution means is characterized in that a payout is awarded to the player based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped .

  In the gaming apparatus of the present invention, the first and second bonus games are provided, and each bonus game has a result of another bonus game according to the random number value obtained in the random number lottery in the basic slot game. It can be executed regardless. The second bonus game is also executed according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the first bonus game. In other words, the present invention adopts a new game development in which the basic slot game can be shifted to each of the first and second bonus games, and further, the first bonus game can be shifted to the second bonus game. The taste is improved.

The present invention also provides a display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a plurality of rows and columns, and a random number obtained by random number lottery. A controller that executes a basic slot game that determines symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area in accordance with the value of each of the display areas, and determines a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of the symbols that are stopped and displayed in each display area. In the gaming apparatus control method, when the random number value obtained by the random lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the respective display areas. After the first bonus game is started, if the value of the random number is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the respective display areas A step of starting the second bonus game, and a random number lottery is performed when the first bonus game is started, and a payout to be given to the player is determined according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery. If the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game and the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, And a step of starting a second bonus game after the bonus game ends. When the second bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, and a dividend to be given to the player in accordance with a random number value obtained by the random number lottery. determined, in the row have a first image processing different from the second image processing to the first image processing to recognize the determined dividend to the player, Disupu character image The character image is moved over each display area where the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the character image is stopped in one of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery. A payout is awarded to the player based on the symbols in the display area where the image is stopped .

  In the control method of the gaming apparatus according to the present invention, the first and second bonus games are executed, and each bonus game is determined based on the random number value obtained in the random lottery in the basic slot game. It can be executed regardless of the result. The second bonus game is also executed according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the first bonus game. In other words, the present invention adopts a new game development in which the basic slot game can be shifted to each of the first and second bonus games, and further, the first bonus game can be shifted to the second bonus game. The taste is improved.

In addition, the program according to the present invention includes a step of displaying a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the display in a variable manner, and by random number lottery. A step of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed in each display area according to the obtained random number value, and executing a basic slot game for determining a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of symbols stopped and displayed in each display area In the case where the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the first symbol is displayed after each symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area. When the bonus game is started and the value of the random number is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the second bonus is displayed after the symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area. When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and the determined payout is recognized by the player When the first image processing is performed and the first bonus game is terminated, and the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, the first bonus game And a step of starting a second bonus game after the completion of the second bonus game. When the second bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, and a dividend to be given to the player according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery determined, in the row have a first image processing different from the second image processing to the first image processing to recognize the determined dividend to the player, diss character image The character image is moved on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the character image is stopped in one of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery. A payout is awarded to the player based on the symbols in the display area where the image is stopped .

  In addition, the first and second bonus games are executed by executing the program according to the present invention by the computer, and each bonus game is in accordance with the random number value obtained in the random lottery in the basic slot game. It can be executed regardless of the results of other bonus games. The second bonus game is also executed according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the first bonus game. In other words, the present invention adopts a new game development in which the basic slot game can be shifted to each of the first and second bonus games, and further, the first bonus game can be shifted to the second bonus game. The taste is improved.

Further, the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the above program is recorded.
In addition, the game device according to the present invention has a display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner and a random number lottery. A controller that executes a basic slot game that determines symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area according to the obtained random number value, and determines a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of symbols stopped and displayed in each display area Whether the first bonus game is executed in accordance with a random number value obtained by a random number lottery different from the random number lottery in the basic slot game during execution of the basic slot game Determining means for determining whether or not the controller starts the first bonus game when the determining means determines that the first bonus game is to be executed. In the case where the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the second bonus game is displayed after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the respective display areas. When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and the first image for allowing the player to grasp the determined payout When the first bonus game is finished and the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, the second bonus game is finished after the first bonus game is finished. When the second bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, and a payout to be given to the player is determined according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery. Second image processing different from the first image processing to be grasped by the layer is performed, and in the first image processing, the character image is displayed on the display, and the character image is moved on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed. The character image is stopped in one of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and a payout is awarded to the player based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped. Features.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to shift from the basic slot game to the first or second bonus game, and further to adopt a new game development such as shifting from the first bonus game to the second bonus game. , Can improve the taste.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be used for the same element and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a slot machine (game device) 10 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a main display 20 for digitally displaying a slot game and a plurality of bonus games on the lower side of the housing 40, and a second for digitally displaying a sub game to be described later on the upper side of the housing 40. A display 30 is provided. The main display 20 and the second display 30 are both liquid crystal displays, and the main display 20 is a touch screen. As will be described in detail later, there are two types of bonus games, a first bonus game and a second bonus game. The sub game is played according to the result of each bonus game.

  In front of the lower side of the main display 20, there are a coin insertion part 22 for inserting media such as medals and coins (hereinafter collectively referred to as "coins"), and a banknote insertion part 23 for inserting banknotes. Is provided. The player can play the slot game with either coins or bills. Of course, the game may be performed only with coins or banknotes. Further, a coin receiving portion 42 for receiving a paid-out coin by the player is provided at the bottom of the housing 40.

  In addition, six push buttons are arranged in front of the coin insertion portion 22. These are provided in a known slot game. In order from the right, a start button 24 for instructing the start of symbol rotation, a BET button 25 for instructing BET, and the maximum number of credits (for example, 30) from the remaining credits. There are a MAXBET button 26 for betting up to, a REPEATBET button 27 for betting the same number as the previous time, a collect button 28 for confirming coins acquired in the game, and a payout button 29 for instructing coin payout. Furthermore, two selection buttons 31 and 32 used for the sub game developed on the second display 30 are provided on the left side of the coin insertion unit 22 in the drawing.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a controller 50 that controls processing of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment and various actuators electrically connected thereto.

  The controller 50 has a CPU 51 that supervises various controls, a main memory 52 that stores programs and data necessary for slot games and bonus games, a video RAM, and controls the display content of the main display 20. The image processing circuit 53, a hopper driving circuit 54 for controlling the hopper 44 for paying out the accumulated coins to the player, a second memory 55 as a storage means for storing programs and data necessary for the subgame, and a VideoRAM And an image processing circuit 56 that controls the display content of the second display 30. Further, an I / O port or the like is appropriately arranged between the CPU 51 and each actuator.

  The main memory 52 has a ROM area and a RAM area. The ROM area includes a program including a module for executing a slot game and each bonus game, and a pay table indicating a payout according to the symbol arrangement. And at least data regarding symbol images. On the other hand, in the RAM area of the main memory 52, variable data such as the player's BET number and credit number is written. The second memory 55 is similarly provided with a ROM area and a RAM area, and programs and data relating to a plurality of sub games are written in the ROM area. The main display 20 has a built-in touch sensor 21, and the player can input various information by touching the screen of the display.

  Further, a coin sensor 45 for detecting that a coin has been inserted, a start button 24, a BET button 25, selection buttons 31, 32, and the like are connected to the CPU 51 through a bus. Although not shown, various buttons and bill sensors are also connected to the controller 50. The hopper 44 and the coin sensor are accommodated in the casing 40 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of the main display 20. In the present embodiment, the main display 20 is provided with a total of 15 display areas for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in 3 rows and 5 columns. Further, the reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery rotate, and the symbols selected when each reel stops are displayed areas A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, and E1 to E3. The image is processed so as to be displayed.

  Below each display area, the number of remaining credits, the number of active lines (LINES), LINE BET, which is the number of BETs for each line, TOTAL BET, which is the total number of players bet this time, Displayed dividend (WON), etc. are displayed. Further, the main display 20 displays a PAYTABLE key 61 for instructing display of a pay table indicating the amount of payment to the player, and a HELP key 62 for requesting advice when the game method is unknown. Yes. When the player touches these keys 61 and 62, it is detected by the touch sensor 21, and a description of the pay table and the operation method is displayed on the screen.

  FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing paylines of the slot machine 10. To make it easier to understand, the payline is divided into two figures. As shown in each figure, nine paylines are prepared in this game. When a predetermined symbol is arranged on any of these paylines, a payout corresponding to the arrangement content is paid to the player. Thus, in this embodiment, since the number of columns is increased to 3 rows and 5 columns, various paylines can be provided.

  FIG. 5 shows a pay table 63 of the slot machine 10. As described above, the information of the pay table 63 is stored in the main memory 52 in advance, and is displayed on the screen when the player touches the PAY TABLE key 61 of the main display 20. In this slot game, Pierrot, Gal (GAL), Lion (LION), Elephant (ELEPHANT), Sea lion (SEAL), Tightrope (LOPE), Club (CLUB), Tent (TENT), Ticket (TICKET), It is ranked in the order of BEAR. In addition, symbols A to G, J, and L are attached to classify each symbol. For example, when three symbols of a tightrope (LOPE) are arranged in order from the left reel, an amount obtained by multiplying the number of BETs of the reels on which the symbols are arranged by a factor of 5 becomes the player's winning prize.

  A ticket symbol indicated by a symbol J is a bonus symbol used for starting the first bonus game and the second bonus game. Ticket symbols are displayed on the reels in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows. Each symbol has the letter "CIR", the letter "CUS", and the letter "GOLDTICKET". The symbols are displayed on the belt (see FIG. 12). That is, no ticket symbol is displayed in the leftmost display area and the rightmost display area.

  Although details will be described later in the description of the method, when a ticket symbol is displayed on each of the reels in the second, third, and fourth columns, the transition to the second bonus game is determined. However, the ticket symbol is displayed in each column when the random value obtained by the program becomes a specific value. That is, in order to execute the second bonus game, it is necessary to satisfy a specific condition such that the random value becomes a predetermined value.

  In the second bonus game, the ticket symbol is moved to the display areas B2, C2, and D2 in the center row. Thereafter, a clown character appears on the main display 20, moves around the ticket symbol, and selects one of the symbols displayed around the ticket symbol. Then, the content of the bonus given to the player is determined according to the type of the selected symbol.

  Thus, the second bonus game can be executed regardless of the result of the other first bonus game.

  On the other hand, the first bonus game can be executed regardless of the result of the second bonus game by satisfying a specific condition such that the random value obtained by the program becomes a predetermined value. The contents of such a first bonus game are as follows. That is, when the specific condition is satisfied, the first bonus game is started, and a clown character riding on a unicycle appears from below the main display 20 before the reels rotate. Then, after the reel rotation stops, the clown character selects any symbol. Then, the content of the bonus given to the player is determined according to the type of the selected symbol.

  FIG. 6 shows a table 75 showing the relationship between the types of symbols selected in the first bonus game and the bonus content given to the player. The table 75 is stored in the main memory 52. In the table 75, the ticket symbol indicated by the symbol J corresponds to the second bonus game. That is, when a ticket symbol is selected in the first bonus game, the second bonus game is executed.

  The control related to each bonus game as described above is performed by the cooperation of the CPU 51 of the controller 50, the main memory 52, the image processing circuit 53, and the main display 20.

  FIG. 7 is a symbol table 64 showing symbols displayed on each reel. Information of the symbol table 64 is stored in the main memory 52. The alphabets in the table indicate the types shown in FIG. 5, for example, the third, third, and third positions of the second reel, the third, thirteenth, and twenty-third positions of the third reel, and the third number of the fourth reel are tickets. It is a symbol (indicated by J). In the display area of the main display 20, an image is formed so that symbols are drawn on the reels in the order shown in the symbol table 64.

  Next, the control method of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, the flow of the basic slot game will be described with reference to FIG. When the slot machine 10 is operated, the CPU 51 accesses the main memory 52 and transfers information relating to the basic screen of the slot game such as a frame forming the display area and the PAY TABLE key 61 to the image processing circuit 53. In the image processing circuit 53, these pieces of information are once stored in the VideoRAM and then displayed on the main display 20. As a result, the slot machine 10 enters a state where the player can play the slot game. The following processing is performed by the CPU 51 executing a module related to the slot game of the program stored in the main memory 52.

  In step 101 (hereinafter, step is abbreviated as “S”), the CPU 51 of the controller 50 waits for the player's BET. BET can be performed with credit remaining, and the player instructs the number of BETs by any one of the BET button 25, the MAXBET button 26, and the REPEATBET button 27.

  After the BET is completed, the player presses the start button 24 (S102). Then, prior to the reel rotation, the CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the first bonus game (the bonus game is abbreviated as “BG” in the flowchart). For this determination, a random value obtained by a program stored in the main memory 52 is used. For example, when a random number is generated in the range of integers 1 to 10 and the random value becomes 1 (first value), the first bonus game is launched assuming that the specific condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S103 that the first bonus game is to be executed, the process proceeds to S104 and the first bonus game is started. The first bonus game is executed by the CPU 51 executing a program stored in the main memory 52 as an execution means.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the first bonus game, the clown character 76 riding on the unicycle appears on the main display 20 before the reel rotation (S105). The CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to stop the clown character 76 below any one of the five rows of reels. In FIG. 11, the display area B3 is stopped.

  After the clown character 76 is stopped in S105 or when it is determined in S103 that the first bonus game is not performed, the reel starts to rotate on the main display 20 (S106). Specifically, the CPU 51 that has received the start signal from the start button 24 controls the image processing circuit 53 to perform image processing as if the actual reel is rotating. When the player presses the MAXBET button 26 or the REPEATBET button 27, the reel starts to rotate without pressing the start button 24.

  After the reels start to rotate, the CPU 51 generates a random number according to the program in the main memory 52, and determines the stop position of each reel, that is, the symbol to be displayed in each display area according to the value (S107). Such lottery based on random numbers may be performed at any timing. For example, a lottery may be performed when the start button 24 is pressed, or a lottery may be performed each time the BET button is pressed.

  Next, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to stop each reel on the main display 20 (S108). At this time, it may be set so that one symbol is always displayed in each display area, or depending on the random number value, the symbol may not be displayed, or only a part of the symbol may be displayed. It may be set to be. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that one symbol is always displayed in each display area.

  After the reels stop, the CPU 51 makes a winning determination (S109). The winning determination can be made when the symbol arrangement is confirmed in S107, so S109 may be set before S108. If the symbols are arranged in a winning arrangement, the CPU 51 determines a payout to be paid to the player based on the pay table 63 stored in the main memory 52 (S110), and the payout amount is displayed on the main display 20 ". It is displayed in the “WON” column (S111). On the other hand, if no winning is obtained in S109, the process proceeds to S112 without passing through S110 and S111.

  In S112, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the first bonus game is being executed. If it is determined in S103 that the first bonus game is to be performed, the CPU 51 executes S121 shown in FIG. In S121, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to move the clown character 76 stopped in the display area B3 in the vertical direction.

  Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 12, the clown character 76 is turned over in any one of the display areas B1, B2, and B3 to stop the movement (S122, first image processing). Here, the clown character 76 falls over in the display area B2.

  Next, the CPU 51 determines the type of the symbol selected when the clown character 76 falls in S122 (S123). In which display area the clown character 76 is to be overturned can be determined by, for example, a random value, and such determination can also be made prior to S121. In this case, the type determination of the selected symbol may also be performed before S121.

  Then, referring to the table 75 shown in FIG. 6, depending on the type of symbol determined in S123, the bonus of any of the execution of the sub game, the execution of the second bonus game, or the payout twice the number of BETs. To the player. Specifically, as can be seen from the table 75, if any of the top four clown (A), gal (B), lion (C), and elephant (D) symbols is selected, the process proceeds to S124, and the sub-game Enter the mode. On the other hand, if any of the lower five sea lions (E), tightrope (F), club (G), tent (H), bear (L) is selected, the process proceeds to S127 and the total BET number in the slot game is calculated. The doubled payout is paid to the player as a bonus. Further, when the ticket symbol (J) (second value) is selected, the process proceeds to S126, and the second bonus game is executed.

  In S123, for example, when it is determined that an elephant symbol (display area D1) has been selected, the CPU 51 confirms that the “Elephant ring-throwing game”, which is a sub-game, is executed based on the table 75. The “Elephant ring throwing game” program stored in the second memory 55 of the controller 50 is executed (S125).

  This sub game is developed on the second display 30, and the display content of the second display 30 is controlled by the image processing circuit 56. In this way, by performing the sub game on a display different from the bonus game, the player can feel the start of a new bonus game and the entertainment can be improved.

  At the start of the “Elephant Ring Throwing Game”, for example, image processing is performed in which the clown character 66 that has selected the elephant symbol on the main display 20 is flipped to the second display 30 by the elephant. Then, a clown character displayed on the second display 30 throws a ring at the elephant's nose that appears separately, and a payout corresponding to the number of rings on the nose is paid to the player. When this subgame is performed, image processing is performed in which a clown throws a ring after determining a payout with a random value in advance according to a program in the second memory 55.

  To briefly explain the other subgames, for example, in a confrontation game executed when a clown symbol is selected, two clowns appear and the player selects one of them, and a tightrope or ballad confrontation When the clown who is the winner is the one selected by the player, a predetermined payout is paid to the player. In selecting a clown, the selection buttons 31 and 32 may be used, or a touch sensor may be provided on the second display 30 so that the player touches and selects a clown on the screen.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the clown character 76 falls and the ticket symbol 70 is selected, the process proceeds from S126 to S131 in FIG. 10 and proceeds to the second bonus game. Details will be described later. It should be noted that after the first bonus game, it may be set to proceed to S113 in FIG.

  The basic flow will be described with reference to FIG. 8 again. If it is determined in S112 that the first bonus game is being executed as described above, the flow shown in FIG. 9 is executed. If it is determined in S112 that the first bonus game is not being executed, The process proceeds to S113. In S113, the CPU 51 determines as a determination unit whether or not to play the second bonus game.

  The condition for executing the second bonus game is that ticket symbols are displayed in all of the 2, 3, and 4 columns. Whether or not to display the ticket symbols in all the columns 2, 3, 4 uses a random value obtained by a program stored in the main memory 52. For example, when a random number is generated in the range of integers 1 to 10 and the random number value becomes 2 (second value), the second bonus game is launched assuming that the specific condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second bonus game is entered even when the ticket symbols of 2, 3, and 4 columns are displayed in different rows. This determination can be made any time after the symbol arrangement is determined in S107.

  If the ticket symbol is not displayed on all the reels 2, 3 and 4 in S113, the slot game is ended and, for example, “GAME OVER” is displayed on the main display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, when the ticket symbols are displayed on all of the 2, 3, and 4 reels, the process proceeds to S114, and the second bonus game is started by the CPU 51 as the execution means. In the drawing, ticket symbols 70, 71, 72, which are bonus symbols, are displayed in the display areas B2, C1, D3 (the ticket symbols are surrounded by broken lines). In this way, it is not a condition that the ticket symbols are aligned from the leftmost display area, and the bonus game is started when the ticket symbols are aligned in the columns excluding the display areas at both ends, so that the player is fresh. Can be given.

  The second bonus game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The second bonus game is played by the CPU 51 executing a program stored in the main memory 52.

  First, in S131, as shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to move each ticket symbol 70, 71, 72 to the central row of the three rows, that is, the display areas B2, C2, D2. . That is, the ticket symbols 70, 71, 72 are surrounded by a single line display area.

  Next, in S132, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to display a clown character 66 on a large ball on the main display 20, as shown in FIG. The image information of the clown character 66 is stored in the main memory 52 in advance.

  Next, the CPU 51 determines in which display area the clown character 66 to be moved thereafter is stopped based on the random number value obtained by the program in the main memory 52 (S133). Here, it is assumed that the display area D1 is selected. As described above, in the present embodiment, since one symbol is always displayed in each display area, in S133, in other words, the symbol at which the clown character 66 stops is determined.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16, the image processing circuit 53 controls the display area around the three ticket symbols 70, 71, 72 displayed in the central display areas B2, C2, D2 under the control of the CPU 51. The clown character 66 is moved (S134). The direction of movement may be clockwise or counterclockwise, and may be alternately moved in these directions. At this time, the clown character 66 moves in the uppermost row, the lowermost row, and the left and right end columns of the plurality of display areas. That is, when three bonus symbols obtained by subtracting both ends from five reels are aligned at the center, a passage through which the clown character 66 moves is formed around the bonus symbols.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 to roll over the clown character 66 on the symbol selected in S133 and stop the movement (S135, second image processing). In the present embodiment, the player can grasp that the symbol in the display area has been selected by performing an action in which the clown character 66 falls. In the present embodiment, the elephant symbol displayed in the display area D1 is selected. In the present embodiment, the symbol is selected by the action of the clown rolling, but it may be indicated that the symbol has been selected by another action. For example, the clown character 66 may simply stop on the symbol, or may perform an operation such as somersault.

  Next, in S <b> 136, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a “COLLECT” mark is displayed on the symbol selected by the clown roll. This “COLLECT” mark is displayed on a symbol that is selected once when the clown rolls over, and is not displayed on any symbol at the start of the bonus game.

  Since no COLLECT mark is displayed on the selected symbol, the process proceeds to S137, and the type of the symbol is determined. A bonus corresponding to the type of the symbol is given to the player. At this time, the CPU 51 determines the contents of the bonus based on the table 65 shown in FIG.

  A table 65 shown in FIG. 18 shows the correspondence between the type of symbol selected when the clown character 66 rolls over and the contents of the bonus given to the player. This information is stored in the ROM area of the main memory 52. Stored. As can be seen from the table 65, if any of the top four clown (A), gal (B), lion (C), and elephant (D) symbols is selected, the process proceeds to S138 to enter the sub game mode. To do. On the other hand, if any of the lower five sea lions (E), tightrope (F), club (G), tent (H), bear (L) is selected, the process proceeds to S140 and the total BET number in the slot game is calculated. The doubled payout is paid to the player as a bonus.

  When it is determined in S137 that the elephant symbol (display area D1) has been selected, the CPU 51 confirms that the sub-game “Elephant ring throwing game” is executed based on the table 65, and then the controller 51 The program “Elephant Ring Throwing Game” stored in the second memory 55 of 50 is executed (S139).

  Each sub game executed as a bonus in the second bonus game is the same as the sub game executed in the first bonus game.

  Then, after giving the player a bonus of paying a sub game or coins, in S141, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 so that the selected symbol (elephant symbol) on the main display 20 is already on the symbol. A COLLECT mark indicating that the clown character 66 has been selected is displayed (see FIG. 19). Image information of the COLLECT mark is stored in the ROM area of the second memory 55.

  Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not all symbols around the ticket symbols 70, 71 and 72 have been selected (S142). When all the symbols are selected, the bonus game is ended, and the fact is notified to the player by, for example, a display display. On the other hand, if all symbols have not been selected, the process returns to before S133, and the clown character 66 is moved again by the processing of S133 to S135, and any symbol is selected by rolling over. That is, the player is given an opportunity to obtain a bonus again. Thus, by giving the player the possibility of obtaining a bonus multiple times, interest in the slot machine 10 can be improved. In selecting a symbol in S133, the already selected symbol is also subject to lottery.

  If the COLLECT mark is not displayed on the selected symbol, a bonus corresponding to the symbol type is given to the player in S137 and thereafter. On the other hand, when the COLLECT mark is displayed on the selected symbol in S116 (for example, when the elephant symbol in the display area D1 is selected in FIG. 19), the bonus game is ended and the player is notified of this. Is done. In this way, by setting so that the bonus game is terminated when the character selects the display area once selected and indicated with the COLLECT mark, the player can set the clown character 66 in the display area where the COLLECT mark is displayed. Hopes that will not fall down, making the bonus game more thrilling.

  If no COLLECT mark is displayed on the selected symbol and a sub game or a predetermined payout is given to the player as a bonus, then the COLLECT mark is displayed on the selected symbol in S141.

  The clown character 66 continues to select symbols until all the symbols are selected and the bonus game is finished, or until the bonus game is finished by selecting the COLLECT mark, and the player is given a bonus opportunity. As shown in FIG. 20, as the bonus is given, the number of symbols on which the COLLECT mark is displayed increases. Therefore, the probability that the player can acquire the bonus gradually decreases, and the thrill is further increased.

  The above is the control method of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment. Here, with reference to FIG. 21, the flow of the basic slot game and each bonus game in the slot machine 10 will be briefly described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the slot machine 10, a first bonus game and a second bonus game are added to the basic slot game. Each bonus game can be executed regardless of the result of the other bonus game if a specific condition that a predetermined random number is obtained is satisfied. The second bonus game is also executed when the first bonus game has a specific result, specifically when the clown character selects a ticket symbol in the first bonus game. That is, in the present embodiment, a new game development is adopted in which the basic slot game can be transferred to the first bonus game and the second bonus game, and further, the first bonus game can be transferred to the second bonus game. The taste has been improved.

  In addition, the player can enjoy which symbol is selected in the first bonus game by causing the second bonus game to be executed according to the type of the symbol selected in the first bonus game. And the taste is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the second bonus game is started even when a ticket symbol is displayed on any of the rows 2, 3, 4 reels. Only when the ticket symbol is displayed in the center line (that is, when it is displayed in the display areas B2, C2, and D2), the second bonus game may be entered. However, if the bonus game is configured to start regardless of which row the bonus symbol is displayed as in the former, the player feels that there is a high probability that the bonus game can be executed, and is interested in the slot machine 10. Can be further attracted.

  Next, a preferred embodiment of a program according to the present invention and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing each module of the program 80 of this embodiment, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a CD-ROM (recording medium) 90 in which the program 80 is written.

  The program 80 includes a main module 130 that controls the processing, a slot game module 140 for basic slot game processing, a first bonus game module 150 for processing the first bonus game, and a second bonus game processing. And a second bonus game module 160.

  Further, the slot game module 140 includes at least a display area forming module 141, a reel rotation module 142, a symbol determination module 143, a winning determination module 144, and a bonus execution determination module 145.

  The display area forming module 141 forms a plurality of display areas where symbols are displayed on the display. The reel rotation module 142 rotates the reel on the display. The symbol determination module 143 determines symbols to be displayed in each display area based on random numbers. The winning determination module 144 determines a winning based on the arrangement of symbols displayed in each display area. The bonus execution determination module 145 determines whether to execute the first bonus game or the second bonus game based on the random number value. When these modules are executed by the computer, the processes of S101, S102, and S106 to S113 of FIG. 8 in the slot machine 10 can be realized.

  The first bonus game module 150 is for executing the first bonus game, and when the computer executes the module, the slot machine 10 in the slot machine 10 in S104, S105 in FIG. 8 and S121 in FIG. Each process of ~ S127 can be realized. The second bonus game module 160 is for executing the second bonus game. When the computer executes the module, the slot machine 10 in the slot machine 10 in S114 in FIG. 8 and S131 in FIG. Each process of -S142 is realizable.

  As described above, the above-described program 80 obtained via a communication network such as the Internet, or the program 80 recorded on a recording medium such as the CR-ROM 90 is used as a personal computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). And the like, it is possible to realize a game similar to that of the slot machine 10 described above. That is, a new development game is realized in which the basic slot game can be shifted to the first bonus game and the second bonus game, and further, the first bonus game can be shifted to the second bonus game.

  It should be noted that image data such as symbols and characters necessary for realizing the game, a pay table, a correspondence table between symbols selected in the bonus game and bonus contents, etc. may be incorporated in the program 80, or You may install it on your computer from other sources. In addition to the modules shown in FIG. 22, any module necessary for processing performed in the slot machine 10 may be incorporated in the program 80.

  The recording medium may be any recording medium as long as the written information can be read by the computer. For example, a magnetic disk such as a floppy disk (registered trademark), an optical disk such as a DVD, a semiconductor storage device, and the like are applicable.

  As mentioned above, although the invention made | formed by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.

  The symbol display area is not limited to 3 rows and 5 columns, and can be appropriately changed in design. Further, instead of displaying the rotary reel, the symbols in the display areas in the vertical direction may be rotated independently. Further, the character moving on the display in the bonus symbol and the bonus game is not limited to the above, but can be variously changed.

  The random number lottery for determining the symbols to be displayed in the display area and determining the transition to the first or second bonus game is obtained by a random number generator, not by using a random number value obtained by a program. You may carry out based on a random value.

  Further, a controller may be provided for each of the main display and the second display, or the CPU may be prepared for a game to be displayed on each display. The main display and the second display may be any type of CRT, plasma type, organic EL, or the like.

  Further, the gaming device of the present invention is not limited to the above slot machine. For example, the slot game described above may be executed on a liquid crystal screen of a pachinko, or a gaming device (for example, a pachislot machine) of a type provided with a stop button for the player to stop the reel.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the game device (slot machine) of this invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a controller that controls processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a main display. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing paylines of the slot machine 10. It is a figure which shows the pay table of a slot machine. It is a table which shows the correspondence of the symbol selected in the 1st bonus game, and the contents of a bonus. It is a symbol table which shows the symbol displayed on each reel. 10 is a flowchart showing a control method of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the slot machine in a 1st bonus game. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the slot machine in a 2nd bonus game. In a 1st bonus game, it is a figure which shows the state which made the clown character which got on the unicycle appeared on the main display. In a 1st bonus game, it is a figure which shows the state in which the clown character fell and one symbol (ticket symbol) was selected. It is a figure which shows the state by which the conditions for starting a 2nd bonus game were satisfy | filled. Three bonus symbols (ticket symbols) are displayed on the main display. It is a figure which shows the state which moved the 3 bonus symbols to the center line in the 2nd bonus game. It is a figure which shows the state which the clown character appeared in the 2nd bonus game. It is a figure which shows the state which the clown character is moving in the 2nd bonus game. In the second bonus game, the clown character rolls over and shows a state where an elephant symbol is selected. It is a table which shows the correspondence of the symbol selected in the 2nd bonus game, and the contents of a bonus. It is a figure which shows the state which displayed the COLLECT mark on the symbol of the selected elephant in the 2nd bonus game. It is a figure which shows the state by which the COLLECT mark was displayed on the some symbol in the 2nd bonus game. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a basic slot game, a first bonus game, and a second bonus game. It is a block diagram which shows each module of the program of this invention. It is a figure which shows the computer-readable recording medium (CD-ROM) on which the program shown in FIG. 22 was recorded.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 20 ... Main display, 21 ... Touch sensor, 22 ... Coin insertion part, 23 ... Bill insertion part, 24 ... Start button, 25 ... BET button, 30 ... 2nd display, 31, 32 ... Selection button, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 40 ... Housing | casing, 42 ... Coin receiving part, 44 ... Hopper, 45 ... Coin sensor, 50 ... Controller, 52 ... Main memory, 53 ... Image processing circuit, 54 ... Hopper drive circuit, 55 ... Second memory, 56 ... Image Processing circuit 63 ... Pay table 64 ... Symbol table 66 66 Clown character 70 71 71 72 Ticket symbol (bonus symbol) 76 Clown character 80 Program 90 CD-ROM (recording medium) 130 ... Main module, 140 ... Slot game module, 150 ... First bonus game module Yuru, 160 ... the second bonus game for the module, A1~A3, B1~B3, C1~C3, D1~D3, E1~E3 ... display area.

Claims (7)

A display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed are arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varying manner,
The symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area are determined according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery, and a prize to be given to the player is determined based on the arrangement of the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area. In a gaming device comprising a controller for executing a basic slot game,
The controller is
If the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area, When one bonus game is started and the value of the random number is a second value indicating a shift to the second bonus game, the second bonus is displayed after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the display areas. Start the game,
When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined in accordance with a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and a first image processing is performed to allow the player to grasp the determined payout. Ending the first bonus game,
Further, when the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, the second bonus game is started after the first bonus game is ended,
The first image processing for performing random number lottery when starting the second bonus game, determining a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causing the player to grasp the determined payout There rows different second image processing,
In the first image processing, a character image is displayed on the display, the character image is moved on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the random number obtained by the random number lottery is used. To stop the character image in any of the display areas,
Further, the game apparatus is characterized in that a player is awarded a payout based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped . In the second image processing, the controller displays a character image on the display, moves the character image on the display areas where the symbols are stopped, and the random number obtained by the random number lottery. The character image is stopped in any of the display areas based on the value of, and a mark indicating that the character image has stopped is displayed in the display area in which the character image has stopped,
Thereafter, with the mark displayed in the display area, the character image is moved on each display area, random lottery is performed, and according to the random number value obtained by the random lottery, Stop the character image in any of the display areas,
When the mark is not displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped, the mark is displayed in the display area where the character image is stopped, and the character image is moved again on the display areas. The random number lottery is performed, and the character image is stopped in any of the display areas according to the random number value obtained by the random number lottery,
If the mark has already been displayed in the display area where the character image has stopped, the second bonus game is terminated,
The game device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller gives a payout to the player based on the symbols of the one or more display areas where the character image is stopped. Depending on the value of the random number obtained by random number lottery, the display is provided with a plurality of display areas in which a plurality of display areas in which a single symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and multiple columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner A game provided with execution means for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed in each display area and executing a basic slot game for determining a prize to be given to a player based on the arrangement of the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area In the device
Determination means for determining whether the value of the random number obtained by the random number lottery is the first value indicating the shift to the first bonus game or the second value indicating the shift to the second bonus game. With
If the determination means determines that the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value, the execution means stops and displays the symbols in the display areas. If the first bonus game is started and it is determined that the random number value is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the symbols are displayed in the display areas. After the stop display, the second bonus game is started,
Further, the execution means performs a random number lottery when the first bonus game is started, determines a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causes the player to grasp the determined payout Performing the first image processing and ending the first bonus game;
Further, when the determination means determines that the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, the execution means determines the first bonus Start the second bonus game after the game ends,
The execution means performs a random number lottery when starting the second bonus game, determines a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causes the player to grasp the determined payout. There line different from the second image processing to the first image processing,
In the first image processing, the execution means displays a character image on the display, moves the character image over the display areas where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and obtains the random number lottery. Stop the character image in any of the display areas according to the value of the random number,
Further, the execution means gives a player a payout based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped . A display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and the random number value obtained by random number lottery, A controller that executes a basic slot game that determines the symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area and determines a prize to be given to a player based on the arrangement of the symbols that are stopped and displayed in each display area In the device control method,
If the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area, When one bonus game is started and the value of the random number is a second value indicating a shift to the second bonus game, the second bonus is displayed after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the display areas. Starting the game,
When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined in accordance with a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and a first image processing is performed for allowing the player to grasp the determined payout. Ending the first bonus game;
When the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, starting the second bonus game after the end of the first bonus game; Including
The first image processing for performing random number lottery when the second bonus game is started, determining a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causing the player to grasp the determined payout There rows different second image processing,
In the first image processing, a character image is displayed on the display, the character image is moved on each display area where the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the random number obtained by the random number lottery is used. To stop the character image in any of the display areas,
Further, the game device control method is characterized in that a payout is awarded to a player based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped . Displaying a plurality of display areas in which a single symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display;
The symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area are determined according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery, and a prize to be given to the player is determined based on the arrangement of the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area. Running a basic slot game;
If the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the first value indicating the transition to the first bonus game, the symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area, When one bonus game is started and the value of the random number is a second value indicating a shift to the second bonus game, the second bonus is displayed after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the display areas. Starting the game,
When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined in accordance with a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and a first image processing is performed to allow the player to grasp the determined payout. Ending the first bonus game;
When the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, starting the second bonus game after the end of the first bonus game; To the computer,
The first image processing for performing random number lottery when the second bonus game is started, determining a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causing the player to grasp the determined payout There rows different second image processing,
In the first image processing, a character image is displayed on the display, the character image is moved on each display area where the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the random number obtained by the random number lottery is used. To stop the character image in any of the display areas,
Further, the program is characterized in that a payout is awarded to a player based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped .   A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 5 is recorded. A display in which a plurality of display areas in which one symbol is stopped and displayed are arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns after a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varying manner
  The symbols to be stopped and displayed in each display area are determined according to the random number value obtained by random number lottery, and a prize to be given to the player is determined based on the arrangement of the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area. In a gaming device comprising a controller for executing a basic slot game,
  Determination means for determining whether or not to execute the first bonus game according to a random number value obtained by random number lottery different from the random number lottery in the basic slot game during execution of the basic slot game With
  The controller is
  When the determination means determines that the first bonus game is to be executed, the first bonus game is started,
  In the case where the random number value obtained by random number lottery in the basic slot game is the second value indicating the transition to the second bonus game, the symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area and then the second 2 bonus games started,
  When the first bonus game is started, a random number lottery is performed, a payout to be given to the player is determined in accordance with a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and a first image processing is performed to allow the player to grasp the determined payout. Ending the first bonus game,
  Further, when the random number value obtained by the random number lottery in the first bonus game is the second value, the second bonus game is started after the first bonus game is ended,
  The first image processing for performing random number lottery when starting the second bonus game, determining a payout to be given to the player according to a random number value obtained by the random number lottery, and causing the player to grasp the determined payout Performs a different second image processing,
  In the first image processing, a character image is displayed on the display, the character image is moved on each display area where the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the random number obtained by the random number lottery is used. To stop the character image in any of the display areas,
  Further, the game apparatus is characterized in that a player is awarded a payout based on the symbols in the display area where the character image is stopped.

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