JP6517513B2 - GAME DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device which provides a simulation game in which a mechanical slot machine is expanded, a control method thereof, and a program for realizing them by a computer.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been proposed game devices that electronically simulate mechanically configured slot machines.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a simulation game of a roll-to-roll type gaming machine that performs a rotating operation and a stopping operation of a reel image on a game screen. Here, the reel-type gaming machine displays a timing gauge. The timing gauge has a target placed at a predetermined position on the track and a guide mark moving on the track. The guide mark is disclosed as a technique for arriving at a position where a target is arranged in accordance with the timing when a specific symbol on a symbol row is displayed as a reel image when the reel image rotates.

  As disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the slot machine is configured electronically, it is possible to perform display, operation, and rule setting that can not be realized by the mechanical slot machine. That is, it is possible to extend the concept of mechanical slot machines.

JP 2005-177110 A

  However, in the simulation game in which the mechanical slot machine is expanded, the current situation of the game and the future operation may not be imagined from the operation of the mechanical slot machine.

  Therefore, it is necessary to present the current game status and future operations in an easy-to-understand manner even to players who only know mechanical slot machines.

  The present application is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in a simulation game in which a mechanical slot machine is expanded, a game device which presents the player the current situation of the game, future operations, etc. Also, it is an object of the present invention to provide a program for realizing the above by a computer.

In order to solve the above problems, the game apparatus provides a game in which symbols are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set on each reel.
When the game is started, the movement of the effective range set for each reel is started, and the effective range set for each reel is stopped according to the progress of the game.
Displaying on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each of the reels;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, an effect in the game is determined based on the array of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas.

Here, the game device according to the first aspect of the present invention is:
A guide in which figures associated with each of the symbols are arranged is further displayed in the order in which the symbols are arranged on each reel, and a figure associated with the visible symbol is emphasized among the arranged figures. ,
Before starting the first game, obtain alternative symbols for each reel,
When the first game is started, the substitute symbol obtained for each reel is further displayed on the screen;
After the effect in the first game is determined, the visible symbol arranged in the stopped effective range is replaced with the alternative symbol acquired for each reel in each reel. Start the second game.

Further, a game device according to a second aspect of the present invention is
A new reel is added to the plurality of reels and movement of the effective range set for the new reel is started if the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective areas satisfies a bonus condition. And continue the game.

  According to the present invention, in a simulation game in which a mechanical slot machine is expanded, a game device which presents the player the current situation of the game, future operations and the like to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, its control method, and these by computer Can provide a program for

It is an explanatory view showing a schematic structure of a game device concerning an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a display example when the respective reels are rotating in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention by using black and white photographs. It is a schematic diagram of the example of a display when each reel is rotating in the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display when all reels stop in a game device concerning an embodiment of the present invention by a black-and-white picture. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display when a visible symbol is replaced with an alternative symbol in a game device concerning an embodiment of the present invention by a black-and-white picture. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of the process performed with the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the Example which makes a player know the present effective range by making a guide and next box adjacent. It is explanatory drawing of the Example which makes a player realize the present effective range by shifting a guide and a next box side by side and shifting it. It is explanatory drawing of the Example which makes a player know the present effective range by overlapping a guide and a next box. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of the process in a bonus game. It is an explanatory view showing a display example when a bonus condition is satisfied in the upper part of a visible symbol of a stopped reel, by black and white photography. It is an explanatory view showing a display example after preparation of a bonus game by black and white photography by moving an effective range so that visible symbols aligned in a horizontal row are positioned in the middle. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a display example when a new reel is added and a bonus game is started, by a black and white photograph. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display while a bonus game is performed by black and white photography. It is an explanatory view showing a display example at the time of a chain proceeding and a bonus game continuing by black-and-white photography when all reels including a reel added in a bonus game are stopped and a bonus condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present game device is realized by an information processing device, but the game device and the information processing device described below are for explaining the gist of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is as follows. It is not limited to the described embodiment. In addition, the elements described in each embodiment can be appropriately omitted depending on the application and the required effect. Thus, various information processing apparatuses configured according to the principles of the present invention, methods executed by the various information processing apparatuses, programs executed by the various information processing apparatuses, and the like Any invention is included in the scope of the present invention.

  In the mechanically configured slot machine, a plurality of rotating reels are prepared, and a plurality of symbols are arranged on the surface of each reel. Also, a portion of the surface of each reel is visible to the user through the window.

  In the mechanically configured slot machine, when the game is started, the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation of the reels is stopped by the passage of time or the user's operation.

  While each reel is rotating, the symbol arranged on each reel moves in the window, and when each reel stops, the symbol arranged on the stopped reel also stops in the window. In the mechanically configured slot machine, the movement direction of the symbols is often set in the vertical direction, but can be appropriately changed. In the following, it will be described by way of example that the rotation axis of the reel is in the horizontal direction and the symbols move up and down.

  Now, when all the reels stop, the arrangement of the stopped symbols in the window determines the effect in the game.

  The number of reels and symbols visible in the window can be changed as appropriate. For example, for each reel of three reels, a window may be employed in which three symbols can be seen.

  Here, symbols visible to the user through the window may be called visible symbols. Also, the range of reels visible to the user through the window may be referred to as the effective range or pay range. While each reel is rotating, the effective range of each reel is moving on the surface of each reel.

  Now, in a general slot machine, when all reels stop and the effective range stops moving within the reels, the arrangement of the visible symbols contained within the effective range stops the effect in the game. It is decided. For example, if the same symbol is aligned on the line passing through the middle three symbols across the three reels in the window, a large amount of coins and metal can be obtained. Thus, the line for determining the in-game effect is called an effective line or payline.

  Only one valid line may be set as described above, or a plurality of valid lines may be set. For example, three symbols in the upper row, three symbols in the lower row, symbols aligned in the upper right to lower left, or symbols aligned in the upper left to lower right may be set as additional valid lines.

  The slot game according to the present embodiment is electronically configured on the basis of the configuration in the mechanical slot machine as described above. That is, the slot game according to the present embodiment is similar in basic configuration to a mechanical slot machine, but electronically applies a function that is difficult to realize in the mechanical slot machine.

(Hardware on which the game device is realized)
The game device according to the present embodiment is typically realized by a computer executing a program. Here, as the computer, a computer such as a server computer, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, etc., which is manufactured and sold as a computer, etc., a mobile phone, a smart phone, a Fablet etc. Those manufactured and sold as telephones, those manufactured as game machines and multimedia terminals such as portable game terminals and home entertainment devices are also included.

  Programs executed by a computer can be distributed and sold by a server to which the computer is communicably connected, and can be a compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), a flash memory, or an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM). And the like, and it is also possible to distribute, sell, etc. the information recording medium after recording on a non-transitory information recording medium.

  The program is installed on a non-transitory information recording medium such as a hard disk of a computer, a solid state drive, a flash memory, an EEPROM or the like. Then, the game device in the present embodiment is realized by the computer. Generally, a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer reads out a program from an information recording medium to a random access memory (RAM) under the control of an operating system (OS) of the computer, and then codes included in the program. Interpret and execute. However, in an architecture capable of mapping the information recording medium in a memory space accessible by the CPU, explicit program loading to the RAM may not be necessary. In addition, various information required in the process of program execution can be temporarily recorded in the RAM (temporary).

  The computer notifies the user of various information by displaying an image on a screen of a liquid crystal display or a television device or outputting sound to a speaker or a headphone.

  The computer also receives various instruction operations from the user via input devices such as a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, a joystick, buttons, keys, switches, and a microphone. Also, the position, direction, orientation, change, velocity, angular velocity, acceleration, angular acceleration, etc. detected by a position sensor, attitude sensor, acceleration sensor or the like may be regarded as input from the user.

  In addition, the computer can also input and output information with the user by using a touch screen in which a touch panel or the like and a liquid crystal display or the like are integrated.

  As described above, it is also possible to configure the game apparatus of the present embodiment using a dedicated electronic circuit instead of realizing the game apparatus of the present embodiment using a general-purpose computer. In this aspect, the program functions as a material for generating a wiring diagram or timing chart of the electronic circuit. In such an aspect, an electronic circuit that satisfies the specification defined in the program is configured by an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or the like. The electronic circuit functions as a dedicated device that performs the function defined in the program, and implements the game device of the present embodiment.

(Overview of game device)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be described below with reference to this figure.

  The game device 101 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 102, a display unit 103, and a determination unit 104. The game provided by the game apparatus 101 is a slot game electronically configured to simulate a mechanically configured slot machine.

  The slot game is provided as a mini game in an RPG (Roll Playing Game). In RPG, when a party of characters operated by a player encounters an enemy character, a turn-based battle is started. The slot game is provided immediately before the start of each turn, and in accordance with the result of the play in the slot game, the character attacking the party on the player side in the turn and the attack power thereof are determined.

  Here, the game apparatus 101 provides a game in which a symbol is arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set for each reel.

  When the game is started, the control unit 102 starts moving the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.

  The stop of the effective range may be in response to the passage of time from the start of the game like a mechanical slot machine, or the user performs an instruction operation on each reel like a pachislot mainly provided in Japan. Thus, the reel on which the instruction operation is performed may be stopped. Generally, when the stop condition associated with each reel is satisfied, the effective range set for the reel is stopped.

  The display unit 103 displays on the screen the visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each reel. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a display example when the respective reels are rotated in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention by using black and white photographs. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a display example when each reel is rotating in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to these figures.

  The slot game is provided by color display on the touch screen, which is displayed in black and white in FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 3, display objects such as visible symbols are displayed in a simplified and symbolized manner so that the difference in color can be recognized.

  Moreover, in FIG. 2, the code | symbol with respect to each part is abbreviate | omitted and the code | symbol is attached in FIG.

  In this slot game, 18 symbols are arranged on one reel, and the effective range of each reel includes 3 symbols. Thus, in the slot game window 201, three visible symbols 202 included in the effective range of the three reels are displayed.

  While the reel is rotating, it is assumed that the effective range of the reel moves continuously at a speed over the surface of the reel. Therefore, the visible symbol 202 moves continuously up and down in the window 201 while the reel is rotating. Therefore, in the present display example, four symbols overlap in the window 201. That is, only a part of the top symbol and the bottom symbol is included in the window 201.

  In the present embodiment, the window 201 is displayed on the touch screen, and when the user touches the window 201 for each reel, the stop condition for the reel is satisfied, and the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the reels stop rotating, the effective range is stopped so that the symbol boundaries on each reel and the effective range boundaries coincide with each other so that the four symbols are not included in the effective range.

  By the way, the display unit 103 further displays a guide in which the figures associated with the respective symbols are arranged in the order in which the symbols are arranged on each reel, and the figure associated with the visible symbols among the arranged figures Emphasize.

  In the present embodiment, on the side of the window 201, a guide 203 indicating the order of symbols arranged on each reel and the current effective range on each reel is displayed.

  That is, in the guide 203, the types, attributes, and figures 204 representing the symbols are arranged in correspondence with the respective symbols arranged on the reels. The graphic 204 corresponding to the visible symbol 202 is highlighted by being surrounded by a frame 205 representing the effective range. While the reel is rotating, the frame 205 will move cyclically over the row of graphics 204.

  The movement of the frame 205 in the guide 203 is performed in units of boundaries of the graphic 204. That is, the movement of the frame 205 is interlocked with the movement of the effective range on the reels, but is not discretely moving but discretely moving. That is, the frame 205 indicates where in the reel the effective range is to stop when it is assumed that the user has performed an operation to stop the reel at this point.

  The graphic 204 in the guide 203 is obtained by cutting open the cyclic order of the symbols arranged in the reel. Therefore, when the effective range includes a place where the cyclic order is cut open, the frame 205 is divided and displayed on the lower end and the upper end of the guide 203.

  In this embodiment, while each reel is rotating, display is performed such that the visible symbol 202 moves from top to bottom in the window 201. If the order in which the visible symbols 202 are arranged from top to bottom and the order in which the figures 204 in the guide 203 corresponding to the visible symbols 202 are arranged from top to bottom, the correspondence is understood even for the user. It seems easy. When the figures 204 in the guide 203 are arranged so that the two coincide with each other, the frame 205 moves upward from the bottom while the reels are rotating.

  Now, in the present embodiment, the graphic 204 is a tetragonal or hexagonal graphic, and is displayed in five colors of “red”, “green”, “blue”, “yellow” and “gray”. By these, the type and attribute of each symbol are transmitted to the user.

  That is, each of the symbols arranged on the reel is assigned any one of five types of attributes "fire", "tree", "water", "gold" and "soil" based on the five line theory. In the original color display of FIG. 2, they are displayed in the colors of “red”, “green”, “blue”, “yellow” and “gray”, respectively.

  In the visible symbol 202 of FIG. 2 and the graphic 204 in the guide 203, the attributes are illustrated by letters “R”, “G”, “B”, “Y”, and “M” instead of colors.

  In addition, there are two types of symbols, warlords and ordinary ones. In FIG. 2, the military commander symbol is displayed by a character imitating a cat, and the normal symbol is displayed as a graphic representing an attribute assigned to the normal symbol. In the visible symbol 202 of FIG. 3 and the figure 204 in the guide 203, the military commander symbol is represented by a hexagon and the normal symbol is represented by a tetragon.

  In the party list 206 arranged below the window 201, five characters belonging to the party of the player are displayed in the order of attacks when playing a match with the enemy characters. In the figure in the guide of FIG. 2, and the visible symbol 202 of FIG. 3 and the figure 204 in the guide 203, numbers representing the order of attacks of the warlords in the party are displayed.

  In the following, for the symbol and the figure 204 in the guide 203, for the normal symbol, characters representing colors are enclosed by square brackets [], and for military command symbols, characters representing colors by angle brackets <> and inside a party Indicate the numbers that indicate the attack order of. In addition, the visible symbol 202 is appropriately given an asterisk * to distinguish it from symbols outside the effective range.

According to such a notation, the arrangement order of the symbols in each reel in FIGS. 2 and 3 can be expressed as follows.
Left reel ... * [R] [R] <1Y> [R] <5R><5R> [R] <4Y><4Y> [Y] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [B] * <1Y> * <1Y>;
Middle reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [Y] <4Y><4Y> [R] <3B><3B> [Y] <2R><2R> * <B> * <1Y> * <1Y>;
Right reel ... [G] [Y] <1Y> [R] <5R><5R> [B] <4Y><4Y> [B] <3B><3B> [G] <2R> * <2R > * <G> * <1Y><1Y>

Also, in the party list 206, symbols
<1Y><2R><3B><4Y><5R>
The characters associated with are arranged.

  Now, when all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, the determination unit 104 determines the effect in the game based on the arrangement of the visible symbols 202 arranged in all the stopped valid areas. .

  In the slot game, characters in the party associated with each military commander symbol located within the stopped effective range attack. When a plurality of same warlords symbols are located within the effective range, the offensive power of the character in the party associated with the warlords symbol is doubled by the number.

  Also, the normal symbol located in the stopped effective range may be set to increase the defense of the attribute of the normal symbol in preparation for the attack from the enemy character in the same turn. It is also possible to supplement the attribute gauge with energy for triggering a special attack of the attribute. Also, the above operation may be performed only for normal symbols located on a specific valid line when the valid range is stopped.

  In the slot game, when the same warlord symbol is aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bonus game is started, and then the attack power of the character associated with the warlord symbol is further increased. It is also possible to configure. The aspect of this bonus game will be described later.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect in the game is determined based on the type and attribute of the visible symbol 202 located in the stopped effective range. Further, the shape, pattern, and color of the figure represented by the guide are determined by the type and attribute of the symbol associated with the figure.

  Note that how to use the slot game result is not limited to the above embodiment. A simple form may be adopted in which the result of the slot game is directly reflected on the score of the player as a numerical value, or may be reflected on parameters or the like in other games as in this embodiment.

  In this embodiment, after the battle with the enemy is completed one turn, if the battle is still continued, the slot game is played again. At this time, the symbols included in the effective range stopped in the previous slot game are exchanged with other symbols. Hereinafter, other symbols exchanged for the stopped visible symbol 202 will be referred to as alternative symbols. The mechanical slot machine does not dynamically change the arrangement of symbols on the reels. That is, such exchange of symbols is a feature unique to electronically configured slot games.

  In the present embodiment, a device is provided to present the difference between the operation with the mechanical slot machine to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. That is, on the upper side of each window 201, a next box 207 is prepared. Similar to the figure 204 in the guide 203, a figure 204 corresponding to the substitute symbol is displayed in the next box 207.

In the example in FIGS. 2 and 3, the alternative symbols are set as follows from the left.
Alternate symbol for left reel ... <3 B> [G] [G];
Alternate symbol for middle reel ... <3B><1Y>[G];
Alternate symbol for the right reel ... <1Y> [Y] [R]

  Besides, in the present embodiment, the attribute gauge 208 is disposed below the party list 206. The attribute gauge 208 indicates how much energy is charged to trigger a special attack based on each attribute. Although FIG. 2 shows the situation immediately after the start of the game, the attribute gauges are all empty. However, in FIG. 3, some of the attribute gauges 208 are partially refilled to facilitate understanding. It shows how it is being That is, for the attributes R, Y, and B, energy is partially filled, and the amount of filling is represented by the shaded area.

  As described above, the attribute gauge 208 proceeds with energy filling in accordance with the attributes of the normal symbols located within the stopped effective range. When the attack turns in a situation where the attribute gauge 208 is full, a special attack of the attribute on the attribute gauge 208 is executed instead of the attack by the warlord symbol or in addition to the attack by the warlord symbol .

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when a slot game (first game) is started, alternative symbols for the next slot game (second game) are displayed in the next box 207.

  That is, the control unit 102 obtains alternative symbols for each reel before starting the first game. On the other hand, when the first game is started, the display unit 103 further displays the substitute symbol acquired for each reel on the screen.

  Now, when the stop condition of each reel is satisfied, the effective range of the reel stops moving, and the visible symbol 202 also stops in the window 201 for the reel. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a display example when all the reels are stopped in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention by a black and white photograph. This will be described below with reference to this figure.

As shown in the figure, the arrangement of symbols and coverages in all stopped reels is as follows.
Left reel ... [R] * [R] * <1 Y> * [R] <5 R><5R> [R] <4 Y><4Y> [Y] <3 B><3B> [R] <2 R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [Y] <4Y><4Y> [R] * <3B> * <3B> * [Y] <2R><2R><B><1Y><1Y>;
Right reel ... [G] [Y] <1Y> [R] <5R><5R> [B] <4Y><4Y> [B] <3B><3B> * [G] * <2R> * <2R><G><1Y><1Y>
<1Y><3B><2R> are arranged on the middle effective line, and one <1Y>, two <3B> s, and two <2R> are in the effective range of all stopped reels. positioned.

  Then, the determining unit 104 determines the effect in the first game. As described above, after the slot game is over, the battle turn is started, and in the player's party attack phase, the character corresponding to <1Y> attacks with normal attack power to <2R>. The corresponding character attacks with double attack power, and the character corresponding to <3B> attacks with double attack power.

  In the battle with the enemy character in this game, for example, according to the five line theory, according to "water squishy" (water extinguishes the fire), the character of the water attribute character attacks the character of the fire attribute is another attribute The strength of the character attribute is defined, such as the effect is large compared with the attack on the character of. Further, as described later, it is also possible to make a setting to increase the effect on the game by giving a bonus such as starting a bonus game when the same military commander's symbol is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  When the player's party turn and the enemy character's turn end and the battle is continued, the slot game is started again. When a slot game ends and the next slot game starts, the former is called the first game and the latter is called the second game.

  At this time, in each reel, the control unit 102 replaces the visible symbol arranged in the stopped effective range with the substitute symbol acquired for each reel, and acquires a new substitute symbol for each reel. Start the second game from.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a display example when a visible symbol is replaced with a substitute symbol in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention by using a black and white photograph. As shown in the figure, at the time of starting the second game, the arrangement of symbols and effective ranges on each reel and alternative symbols are as follows.
Left reel ... [R] * <3B> * [G] * [G] <5R><5R> [R] <4Y><4Y> [Y] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [Y] <4Y><4Y> [R] * <3B> * <1Y> * [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Right reel ... [G] [Y] <1Y> [R] <5R><5R> [B] <4Y><4Y> [B] <3B><3B> * <1Y> * [Y] * [R] [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Alternative symbol for left reel ... <4Y><4Y><5R>;
Alternate symbol for middle reel ... [G] [G] <3B>;
Alternate symbol for right reel ... <2R><4Y> [R]

  In this way, the player confirms the alternative symbol that can be used in the next slot game in the next box 207, and confirms the arrangement of the symbols in the current reel with the guide 203, thereby stopping the reel at any timing. Then, in the present slot game and the next slot game, it is possible to play the game while considering strategies and tactics in terms of whether you will be advantageous. This point is a big difference between the present embodiment and the mechanical slot machine.

  The visible symbols 202 stopped in the window 201 are redrawn into alternative symbols before the next slot game is started. In response to this, among the figures 204 in the guide 203, the figure enclosed by the frame 205 is replaced with the figure 204 associated with the substitute symbol displayed in the next box 207.

  Therefore, when exchanging the figure 204 in the frame 205 in the guide 203, the figure 204 drawn in the next box 207 gradually moves into the corresponding frame 205 to expel the existing figure 204 or overwrite it. In addition to the above, by displaying an animation that causes a new alternative symbol to appear in the next box 207, the player can easily understand that the symbols in the reel have been exchanged.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control flow of processing executed by the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention. This will be described below with reference to this figure.

In this embodiment, in the RPG, when a party of player characters encounters a party of enemy characters, the slot game is started. Then, the game apparatus 101 arranges and arranges a plurality of symbols on each reel (step S301). The selection and order of symbols may be completely random, or may be adjusted as follows according to the taste of the game while maintaining the randomness.
(1) To increase the probability that warlords symbols associated with characters belonging to the party of the player will be arranged singly or several times in succession. In the example shown in FIG. 2, since characters corresponding to <1Y><2R><3B><4Y><5R> belong to the party of the player, a military commander symbol corresponding to them is arranged in each reel. ing.
(2) Increase the probability that the arrangement of the military commander symbols in (1) above is common to all reels. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the arrangement of military commander symbols on all reels is completely common.
(3) Increase the probability that normal symbols having the same attribute as the martial arts symbols associated with the characters belonging to the party of the player are arranged. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, only three [R], four [Y], five [B], three [G] and zero [M] are arranged on three reels. ing. Here, the number of [R] is greater than others, that two characters <2R><5R> with the attribute R belong to the party and characters with the attribute M do not belong to the party. Probabilistically reflected.

  Next, the game device 101 sets an effective range for each reel (step S302). The initial position of the effective range may be set randomly, or may be set so as to align all the reels so that the frame 205 is positioned at the upper end or the lower end of the guide 203.

Furthermore, the game device 101 acquires alternative symbols for each reel (step S303). The selection and arrangement of symbols acquired as alternative symbols may be completely random, or may be adjusted with reference to the party of the player or the like, as in the arrangement of symbols in the reels described above.
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, since the character corresponding to <1Y><2R><3B><4Y><5R> belongs to the party of the player, the substitute symbol is a warlord symbol selected from them , And a normal symbol are selected.

  Then, the game apparatus 101 sets that all the reels are rotating (step S304). Each setting described above is stored in the RAM.

  Next, the game apparatus 101 displays an image for screen display based on information such as which reel is rotating, the order of symbols arranged on each reel, the set effective range, and the acquired alternative symbol. Is generated (step S305), and waits until an appropriate timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of a vertical synchronization interrupt or the like) to display the image on the screen (step S306). Thus, flickering of the screen can be suppressed by buffering the image display.

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 101 checks whether or not the stop condition is satisfied for each reel in which rotation continues (step S307). If the condition is satisfied (step S307; Yes), the game apparatus 101 sets that the rotation of the reel has stopped (step S308), and advances the control to step S309. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied (step S307; No), the game apparatus 101 proceeds with the control to step S309.

  Then, the game apparatus 101 checks whether or not the rotation of all the reels has stopped (step S309). If there is a reel whose rotation is still continuing (step S309; No), the effective range for the reel continuing rotation is moved according to the passage of time (step S310), and the control is returned to step S305. . Note that the speed of movement of the effective range may be constant, or may be gradually changed to be faster or slower.

  On the other hand, if the rotation of all the reels is stopped (step S309; Yes), the game apparatus 101 determines the effect in the game based on the arrangement of the visible symbols 202 located within the stopped effective range (step S311). ). In addition, in determining the effect in the game, as described later, processing such as starting a bonus game may be performed.

  Then, based on the effect, the game apparatus 101 performs a process other than the slot game, for example, a battle with the enemy character on a turn basis (step S312). If it is not necessary to continue the slot game, for example, if the enemy character is annihilated as a result of the battle or the like (step S313; No), this processing is ended. After that, when the party of the player encounters another enemy character, the processing after step S301 is executed again.

  When continuing the slot game (step S313; Yes), the game apparatus 101 exchanges the visible symbol located within the effective range set for each reel with the substitute symbol acquired for that reel. (Step S314) The control is returned to step S303.

  Note that an effect determined for the slot game and a state of exchanging a visible symbol for a substitute symbol may be presented as an animation by appropriately displaying an animation or the like.

  If some characters in the player's party fall out of battle in a turn-based battle, that battle general symbol of the incompetent character becomes a visible symbol when the effective range is stopped. Impossible characters can not participate in the attack. Therefore, in step S314, in addition to replacing the stopped visible symbol with the substitute symbol, the warlord symbol of the character in each reel is replaced with a normal symbol having the same attribute as that of the warlord symbol. The taste can be enhanced. In this case, the guide 203 presents a situation in which the military commander symbol is normally exchanged for the symbol, so that the player can easily know that the symbol arrangement on each reel has been changed.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the order of symbols arranged on the reel, the sorting of visible symbols, and electronic symbols such as substitute symbols to be exchanged with stopped visible symbols. Information specific to the slot game configured in can be presented to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In the above embodiment, the figure 204 associated with the visible symbol 202 is emphasized by surrounding the figure 204 in the guide 203 with the frame 205, but in the present embodiment, the figure 204 is not used depending on the frame 205 or In addition to 205, the graphic 204 associated with the visible symbol 202 is emphasized by performing the following display. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment in which the player is made aware of the current effective range by arranging the guide and the next box next to each other. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of an embodiment in which the player is made aware of the current effective range by shifting the guide and the next box side by side. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an example in which the player is made aware of the current effective range by overlapping the guide and the next box. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to these figures. In these figures, the same notation as in FIG. 3 is adopted to facilitate understanding.

  In these display examples, the next box 207 is adjacent to, next to, next to, next to, next to each other in the figure 204 associated with the visible symbol 202, the position is shifted or superimposed, and the figure 204 associated with the visible symbol 202 is emphasized. Do.

  In the display example in the above embodiment, the figures 204 arranged in the guide 203 are vertically arranged, whereas the figures 204 in the next box 207 are arranged horizontally. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the figures 204 are arranged vertically in the guide 203 and the next box 207.

  Then, the next box 207 is adjacent to or superimposed on the figure 204 corresponding to the visible symbol 202. Therefore, when the visible symbol is replaced with the alternative symbol, the highlighted figure is replaced with the figure 204 in the next box adjacent to or superimposed on it.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the player assumes that the visible symbol 202 is currently replaced by the alternative symbol, which figure 204 in the guide 203 is replaced by which figure 204 in the next box 207. ,, can be grasped instantly.

  In the above embodiment, the effect of the slot game is determined according to the type and the number of visible symbols located within the effective range of each reel when all the reels have stopped. If the arrangement of the above satisfies the predetermined bonus condition, a bonus game is to be played. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control of processing in the bonus game. This will be described below with reference to this figure.

  That is, immediately before proceeding from step S309 to step S311, the game apparatus 101 determines whether the bonus condition is satisfied (step S401).

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the bonus condition is satisfied when the same general symbol is stopped in a line on the effective line set in the upper, middle or lower part of the window 201.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a bonus condition is satisfied at the upper stage of the visible symbol of the stopped reel, by black and white photography. In the example shown in the figure, the arrangement of symbols of each reel and the position of the effective range are as follows.
Left reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [Y] <5R> [5R] [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [M] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [R] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Right reel ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] * <3B><3B> [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>

The arrangement of symbols in the stopped effective range is as follows.
Upper row ... * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G];
Upper row ... * <4Y> * <4Y> * [R];
Upper row ... * <4Y> * [G] * <3B>

  That is, in the upper effective line, military commander symbols <4Y> are arranged in a single horizontal row, and the bonus condition is satisfied.

  If the bonus condition is satisfied (step S401; Yes), the game apparatus 101 prepares to start a bonus game (step S402). In this embodiment, this preparation is performed by moving the effective range by one symbol for all reels so that one horizontal row in which the same military commander symbols are lined up is located at the middle.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a display example after preparation of a bonus game by moving an effective range so that visible symbols aligned in a horizontal row are positioned in the middle, by black and white photographs. The position of the effective range shown in this figure is as follows.
Left reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [Y] <5R> * [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> [G] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> * [M] * <4Y> * <4Y> [R] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Right reel ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>

The arrangement of symbols in the effective range is as follows.
Upper row ... * [B] * <4Y> * <4Y>;
Upper row ... * [M] * <4Y> * <4Y>;
Upper row ... * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G]

  As described above, it can be seen that the effective range is shifted by one symbol for all reels in this figure and FIG. When the same military commander symbols are arranged in a middle row, it is not necessary to move the effective range by one symbol.

  Note that, in the example illustrated in FIG. 12, rendering effects by various animations indicating that the bonus game has been started are also drawn.

  Thereafter, the game apparatus 101 sets a bonus game by adding a rotating new reel to the stopped existing reel. Hereinafter, an example in which a new reel is added to the right of the existing reel will be described. However, it is also possible to add to the left side of the existing reel, or to add between existing reels.

  In order to start the bonus game, the game device generates a new reel (step S403), and in the same manner as step S301, the plurality of symbols are ordered and allocated to the new reel (step S404). Then, the game apparatus 101 sets an effective range for a new reel as in step S302 (step S405), and performs setting to the effect that the new reel is rotating, as in step S304. Step S406).

  Next, the game apparatus 101 sets a reel to be displayed on the screen (step S407). In this embodiment, two reels of the rightmost reel among the existing stopped reels and the added new reel are targeted for screen display. In this embodiment, after the existing stopped reels are scrolled to the left in the window 201, an animation display that causes a new reel to appear at the center is made clear to the player that the reels have been added.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a display example when a new reel is added and a bonus game is started, by black and white photography. In the example shown in the figure, the symbols and the effective range arrangement in each reel are as follows.
Hidden (existing leftmost) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [Y] <5R><5R> * [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> [G] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Hide (existing center) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> * [M] * <4Y> * <4Y> [R] <3B><3B> [3B] R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Left reel (existing rightmost) ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel (newly added) ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] ] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>
Right reel field ... (empty)

  As described above, in this embodiment, as newly added reels, symbols are arranged in the same order as the rightmost reel among existing stopped reels, and a reel having an effective range set at the same position is adopted. ing. The order of the symbol arrangement of the new reel and the position setting of the effective range are adjusted according to the characteristics of the game, such as randomizing or referring to the type of character belonging to the party, as in the above-described example. Also good.

  That is, the game apparatus 101 displays the arrangement of visible symbols in the window set in the screen before a new reel is added, but after the new reel is added, a plurality of symbols are displayed in the window. And at least the last added reel and the visible symbols arranged on the reels adjacent to the last added reel.

  Then, the game apparatus 101 determines whether the added reel satisfies the stop condition as in the steps S307 to S310 (step S408). If the condition is satisfied (step S408; Yes), the rotation of the reel is stopped. The effect is set (step S409), and it is determined whether all the reels have stopped (step S410).

  If rotation of the new reel continues (step S410; No), the game apparatus 101 generates an image for screen display (step S411) as in step S305, and then waits in the same manner as step S306. After that, the image is displayed on the screen (step S412), and the control is returned to step S408.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a display example while the bonus game is being executed by using black and white photographs. In the example shown in the figure, the symbols and the effective range arrangement in each reel are as follows.
Hidden (existing leftmost) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [Y] <5R><5R> * [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> [G] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Hide (existing center) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> * [M] * <4Y> * <4Y> [R] <3B><3B> [3B] R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Left reel (existing rightmost) ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel (newly added) ... [Y] * [M] * [1 Y] * [B] <5 R><5R> [B] <4 Y><4Y> [G] <3 B><3B> [G] ] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>
Right reel field ... Message of "Chain!"

  As can be seen from this figure, while the bonus game is being executed, the effective range moves for the new reel at the center, so the frame 205 moves in the guide 203 of the new reel at the center, which is visible. The symbol 202 is moved and displayed.

  That is, the control unit 102 continues the game by adding a new reel to a plurality of reels and starting the movement of the effective range set for the new reel.

  On the other hand, if all the reels have stopped (step S410; Yes), the game apparatus 101 returns the control to step S401. Therefore, while the bonus conditions are satisfied, reels are added again, and a bonus game of a type called combo or chain is continued.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a display example at the time when the bonus game is continued by continuing the chain by stopping all the reels including the reels added in the bonus game and the bonus conditions are satisfied, by black and white photographs . In the example shown in the figure, the symbols and the effective range arrangement in each reel are as follows.
Hidden (existing leftmost) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [Y] <5R><5R> * [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> [G] <3B><3B> [R] <2R><2R> [G] <1Y><1Y>;
Hide (existing center) ... [G] [B] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> * [M] * <4Y> * <4Y> [R] <3B><3B> [3B] R] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Left reel (existing rightmost) ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>;
Medium reel (newly added) ... [Y] [M] <1Y> [B] <5R><5R> [B] * <4Y> * <4Y> * [G] <3B><3B> [G] ] <2R><2R> [B] <1Y><1Y>
Right reel field ... Message of "2 chains!"

  In the figure, when the first reel of the bonus game is stopped, four same military commander symbols <4Y> are arranged in a row in the middle of the effective range of all reels, and the bonus condition is satisfied. There is. For this reason, the character string "2 chains!" Is displayed on the screen, and the user is presented with the message that the reels are to be added again.

  On the other hand, if the bonus condition is not satisfied (step S401; No), the game apparatus 101 proceeds to step S311 to determine an effect in the slot game.

  In this embodiment, while the bonus game continues, the number of the same general commander symbols placed within the stopped effective range increases for all reels consisting of reels in the normal slot game and reels added in the bonus game. It will continue to do. The character's offensive power in turn-based battle will increase dramatically. Thus, the determination unit 104 determines the effect in the game according to the number of times the game is continued.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, an electronically configured slot in which a new spinning reel is added in the bonus game and the effect of the game is determined based on the stopped effective range of all the reels. Information unique to the game can be presented to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As described above, the game apparatus according to the present invention provides a game in which symbols are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set for each reel.
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each of the reels;
A determination unit configured to determine an effect in the game based on an arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges when all effective ranges set in the plurality of reels are stopped;
The display unit further displays, in the order in which the symbols are arranged on the respective reels, a guide in which figures associated with the respective symbols are arranged, and in the arranged figures, the guides are associated with the visible symbols. Highlight the shape of the
The control unit obtains alternative symbols for the respective reels before starting the first game,
The display unit further displays the substitute symbol acquired for each of the reels on the screen when the first game is started.
When the effect in the first game is determined by the determination unit, the control unit acquires, for each reel, the visible symbol arranged in the stopped effective range in each reel. After the exchange for the alternative symbol, the second game is started.

Further, in the game device of the present invention,
In order to emphasize the figure associated with the visible symbol, the display unit associates the figure associated with the visible symbol with the alternative symbol acquired for the reel on which the visible symbol is arranged. Side by side or overlapping each other,
When the visible symbol is replaced with the substitute symbol acquired for the reel on which the visible symbol is arranged, the highlighted graphic is displayed adjacent to or superimposed on the highlighted graphic. Swap to figure.

Further, in the game device of the present invention,
The effects in the game are determined based on the types and attributes of visible symbols located in the stopped coverage area,
The shape, pattern and color of the figure represented by the guide are determined by the type and attribute of the symbol associated with the figure.

The control method according to the present invention controls a game device that provides a game in which symbols are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set for each reel.
When the game is started, the game device starts moving the effective range set for each reel, and the game device is set for each reel according to the progress of the game. Control step to stop the effective range,
A display step in which the game device displays on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set on each of the reels;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, the game device determines an effect in the game based on an array of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. With a decision step
In the display step, in the order in which the symbols are arranged on the respective reels, a guide in which figures associated with the respective symbols are arranged is further displayed, and among the arranged figures, the guides are associated with the visible symbols. Highlight the shape of the
In the control step, before starting the first game, substitute symbols for the respective reels are obtained,
In the display step, when the first game is started, the substitute symbol obtained for each of the reels is further displayed on the screen.
When the effect in the first game is determined in the determination step, in the control step, the visible symbols arranged in the stopped effective range are acquired for the respective reels. The second game is started after exchanging for the substitute symbol.

A program according to the present invention causes a computer to provide a game in which a symbol is arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set to each reel, and the program includes the computer,
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each of the reels;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, it functions as a determination unit that determines an effect in the game based on the arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. ,
The display unit further displays, in the order in which the symbols are arranged on the respective reels, a guide in which figures associated with the respective symbols are arranged, and in the arranged figures, the guides are associated with the visible symbols. Highlight the shape of the
The control unit obtains alternative symbols for the respective reels before starting the first game,
The display unit further displays the substitute symbol acquired for each of the reels on the screen when the first game is started.
When the effect in the first game is determined by the determination unit, the control unit acquires, for each reel, the visible symbol arranged in the stopped effective range in each reel. After the exchange for the alternative symbol, the second game is started.

A game device according to the present invention provides a game in which symbols are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set on each reel.
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each of the reels;
A determination unit configured to determine an effect in the game based on an arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges when all effective ranges set in the plurality of reels are stopped;
If the arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition, the control unit adds a new reel to the plurality of reels, and the effective ranges set in the new reels. The game is continued by starting the movement of the game.

Further, in the game device of the present invention,
The display unit is
Before the new reel is added, the arrangement of the visible symbols is displayed in a window set in the screen,
After the new reel is added, at least the last added reel of the plurality of reels and the visible symbol arranged on the reel adjacent to the last added reel are displayed in the window. Do.

Further, in the game device of the present invention,
The determination unit determines the effect in the game according to the number of times the game is continued.

The control method according to the present invention controls a game device that provides a game in which symbols are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set for each reel.
When the game is started, the game device starts moving the effective range set for each reel, and the game device is set for each reel according to the progress of the game. Control step to stop the effective range,
A display step in which the game device displays on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set on each of the reels;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, the game device determines an effect in the game based on an array of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. With a decision step
If the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition, the control step adds a new reel to the plurality of reels, and the effective ranges set in the new reels. The game is continued by starting the movement of the game.

A program according to the present invention causes a computer to provide a game in which a symbol is arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels and an effective range is set to each reel, and the program includes the computer,
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying on the screen visible symbols arranged in the effective range set for each of the reels;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, it functions as a determination unit that determines an effect in the game based on the arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. ,
If the arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition, the control unit adds a new reel to the plurality of reels, and the effective ranges set in the new reels. The game is continued by starting the movement of the game.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, according to the present invention, in a simulation game in which a mechanical slot machine is expanded, a game device that presents the player the current situation of the game, future operations, etc. in an easy-to-understand manner to the player, And, a program for realizing them by a computer can be provided.

101 Game Equipment
102 control unit
103 Display
104 Decision part
201 window
202 visible symbols
203 Guide
204 shapes
205 frame
206 Party List
207 next box
208 attribute gauge

Claims (5)

Symbols arranged in the second direction are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels arranged in the first direction, a game device for providing a game scope movable in the second direction to the each reel is set,
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying visible symbols arranged in the effective range set in each of the reels in a window set in the screen;
A determination unit configured to determine an effect in the game based on an arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges when all effective ranges set in the plurality of reels are stopped;
If the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition, the display unit scrolls the visible symbols displayed on the screen in the first direction in the window, and control unit adds for a new reel to the plurality of reels so as to be adjacent in the first direction, the effective range set in said plurality of reels is set to remain stopped, the new reel A game device characterized by continuing the game by starting movement of an effective range. The display unit is
Before the new reel is added, the arrangement of the visible symbols is displayed in a window set in the screen,
After the new reel is added, at least the last added reel of the plurality of reels and the visible symbol arranged on the reel adjacent to the last added reel are displayed in the window. Set the target reel to be displayed on the screen to scroll
Even if movement of the effective range set to the last added reel is started, effective ranges set to reels other than the last added reel continue to stop,
The movement of the effective range set for the last added reel is stopped, and if the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged for all the stopped effective areas satisfies the bonus condition, a new reel is added. The game device according to claim 1 , wherein the game is continued . The determination unit is
The bonus condition is satisfied if the same visible symbol is arranged in the first direction in all the reels in which all the stopped effective ranges are set.
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the effect in the game is determined according to the number of times the game is continued. Symbols arranged in the second direction are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels arranged in the first direction, in a control method of a game apparatus scope movable in the second direction to the respective reels to provide a game to be set There,
When the game is started, the game device starts moving the effective range set for each reel, and the game device is set for each reel according to the progress of the game. Control step to stop the effective range,
A display step in which the game device displays a visible symbol arranged in the effective range set on each reel in a window set on the screen;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, the game device determines an effect in the game based on an array of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. With a decision step
In the display step, the visible symbols displayed on the screen are scrolled in the first direction in the window if the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition. in the control step, to add for a new reel to the plurality of reels so as to be adjacent in the first direction, the effective range set in said plurality of reels is set to remain stopped, the new reel A control method characterized by continuing the game by starting movement of an effective range. Symbols arranged in the second direction are arranged on each reel of a plurality of reels arranged in the first direction, a game in which the effective range which can be moved in the second direction to the each reel is set, a program to be provided to the computer And the program includes the computer,
When the game is started, the control unit starts movement of the effective range set for each reel, and stops the effective range set for each reel according to the progress of the game.
A display unit for displaying visible symbols arranged in the effective range set in each of the reels in a window set in the screen;
When all the valid ranges set for the plurality of reels are stopped, it functions as a determination unit that determines an effect in the game based on the arrangement of visible symbols arranged in all the stopped valid areas. ,
If the arrangement of the visible symbols arranged in all the stopped effective ranges satisfies the bonus condition, the display unit scrolls the visible symbols displayed on the screen in the first direction in the window, and control unit adds for a new reel to the plurality of reels so as to be adjacent in the first direction, the effective range set in said plurality of reels is set to remain stopped, the new reel A program characterized by continuing the game by starting the movement of the effective range.

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