JP7285131B2 - GAMING MACHINE, GAME PROVISION METHOD AND GAMING MACHINE PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a method of providing a game, and a program for a gaming machine.

Gaming machines, represented by slot machines, are highly popular with casino customers as equipment that provides easy-to-enjoy gambling, and recent statistics show that more than half of casino sales come from gaming machines. is done. Early slot machines were simple machines that received coins, rotated and stopped mechanical reels according to the operation of the handle, and determined winning or losing based on the combination of symbols stopped on a single payline. was the equipment. However, modern gaming machines are either mechanical slot machines that use computer-controlled stepping motors to drive physical reels with high precision, video slot machines that display virtual reels on a display connected to a computer, or similar. Technology is being advanced to various gaming machines that apply this technology to other casino games. For the manufacturers that develop these gaming machines, it is important to improve the functionality of the gaming machines and to provide attractive games that attract casino customers as players.

Against this background, some of the recent gaming machines add specific attributes (such as multiplier attributes, jackpot attributes, etc.) to symbols to change the development of the game, thereby adding new appeal. We are trying to provide players with a game with

In the gaming machine described above, it is possible to provide a more varied game development by adding a plurality of types of attributes to the symbols. However, the use of a plurality of types of attributes complicates the development of the game, making it difficult for the player to foresee winning. In addition, if the condition for winning a large prize is that the game results include multiple symbols with the same type of attribute, the symbols with the same type of attribute contribute to a large prize, but different symbols have different attributes. Symbols with different attributes do not contribute to high winnings despite the added attributes, and do not give players high expectations, so they cannot sufficiently convey the new appeal of the game to players. Sometimes.

Various aspects of the present invention have been made in view of the above circumstances, and provide a gaming machine, a method of providing a game, and a program for a gaming machine that can provide a player with a game with new appeal. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes an operation unit that receives player operations, a display unit that partially displays a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols, an operation unit, and a control unit that is connected to the display unit, rotates and stops the plurality of reels in response to the operation of the operation unit by the player, and provides a privilege for the symbol array formed by the plurality of reels that are stopped on the display unit; The plurality of reels includes a first stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post stop reels that stop later, and the first stop reel and the plurality of post stop reels are the first stop reels. Each has a specific symbol to which both the type attribute and the second type attribute can be added, and the control unit causes the specific symbol of the first stop reel to be displayed on the display unit when the first stop reel is stopped. Either the first type of attribute or the second type of attribute is selectively added to the specific symbol on the last stop reel depending on whether or not.

Further, a method for providing a game according to one aspect of the present invention includes: an operation unit for receiving an operation by a player; a display unit for partially displaying a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols; and a control unit that rotates and stops a plurality of reels according to the player's operation of the operation unit, and provides a privilege for the symbol array formed on the display unit by the plurality of reels that have stopped. In the method to provide, the plurality of reels includes a first-stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post-stop reels that stop later, and the first-stop reel and the plurality of post-stop reels stop later. The stop reel has a specific symbol to which both the first type attribute and the second type attribute can be added, determining the stop position of each of the plurality of reels; Either the first type attribute or the second type attribute is selectively applied to the specific symbol of the last stop reel according to whether or not the specific symbol of the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit when the A method of providing a game that performs the step of adding.

Further, a program according to one aspect of the present invention includes an operation unit that receives an operation by a player, a display unit that partially displays a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols, and an operation unit and the display unit that are connected to each other to perform an operation. A computer-executed program that rotates and stops a plurality of reels according to a player's operation of the reel, and provides a privilege for the symbol arrangement formed by the plurality of stopped reels on the display unit, the program comprising: includes a first stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post-stop reels that stop later, and the first stop reel and the plurality of post-stop reels have a first type of attribute and a specific symbol to which the attributes of the second type can be attached respectively, and the computer has a function of determining the stop position of each of the plurality of reels, and a function of determining the first stop reel when the first stop reel stops. and a function of selectively adding either the first type attribute or the second type attribute to the specific symbol on the last reel depending on whether or not the specific symbol is displayed on the display unit. It is a program for

According to one aspect of the present invention, there are provided a gaming machine, a game providing method, and a program capable of providing a player with a game with a new appeal.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an operation unit of the gaming machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the display area of the gaming machine of FIGS. 1 and 2; FIG. It is a figure which shows the virtual reel set which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol which concerns on embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing paylines according to the embodiment; FIG. Figure 3 is a block diagram of a game control that may be used to perform game running functions in the gaming machine of Figures 1 and 2; Figure 3 is a block diagram of a game control that may be used to perform game running functions in the gaming machine of Figures 1 and 2; Figure 3 is a block diagram of a game control that may be used to perform game running functions in the gaming machine of Figures 1 and 2; Figure 3 is a block diagram of a game control that may be used to perform game running functions in the gaming machine of Figures 1 and 2; 4 is a portion of a flowchart illustrating an algorithm used during operation of a gaming machine during a game, according to an embodiment; 4 is a portion of a flowchart illustrating an algorithm used during operation of a gaming machine during a game, according to an embodiment; 4 is a portion of a flowchart illustrating an algorithm used during operation of a gaming machine during a game, according to an embodiment; 4 is a portion of a flowchart illustrating an algorithm used during operation of a gaming machine during a game, according to an embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one aspect of the display area of the gaming machine during the game; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one aspect of the display area of the gaming machine during the game; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one aspect of the display area of the gaming machine during the game; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one aspect of the display area of the gaming machine during the game;

A gaming machine according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts in each figure, and overlapping explanations are omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. The gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 can accept a predetermined game value from a player, generate a game result, and provide a payout to the player according to the game result and pay table. A game provided by the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a video slot game, and the gaming machine 10 provides a normal game (also referred to as a primary game or a main game) and a special game (also referred to as a bonus game). Special games are offered when predetermined conditions (ie, trigger conditions) are met. In the normal game, the symbols displayed in the display area form a combination of symbols, which is the result of the game, and winning is determined based on the combination.

As shown in FIG. 1, gaming machine 10 includes display 16 and cabinet 12 . Cabinet 12 also houses a controller 22 (see FIG. 2) that controls the components of gaming machine 10 .

The display 16 is a flat panel display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device. The display 16 provides a game screen to the player by being controlled via the control unit 22 . Illumination 36 may be provided around display 16 to provide decorative lighting.

Cabinet 12 is arranged below display 16 . A control panel 18 is provided on the front surface of the cabinet 12 so as to protrude forward. The control panel 18 is provided with a player tracking unit 20 , a speaker 26 , a bill/ticket identification unit 28 , a printer unit 30 and an operation section 32 .

Player tracking unit 20 includes a card reader that recognizes player identification cards, a display that presents data to the player, and a keypad that accepts input by the player. The player tracking unit 20 cooperates with the controller 22 or an external system to read information recorded on the player identification card inserted into the card reader by the player, and communicate that information and/or with the external system. Display the acquired information on the display. Additionally, input from the player is accepted by the keypad, the display is changed accordingly, and communication with external systems is performed as necessary.

Speakers 26 are provided on the left and right sides of control panel 18 . The speaker 26 provides sound to the player by being controlled via the control unit 22 .

The banknote/ticket identification unit 28 can be housed in the cabinet 12 with an insertion opening exposed through which the banknote/ticket is inserted. Inside the insertion slot, an identification unit is provided for identifying banknotes/tickets with various sensors. A banknote/ticket storage unit is provided on the output port side of the identification unit. The banknote/ticket identification unit 28 accepts banknotes/tickets (including vouchers and coupons) that are game values, identifies them as game values, and notifies the controller 22 of them.

The printer unit 30 can be accommodated in the cabinet 12 with the ticket output port for outputting tickets exposed. A printing unit for printing predetermined information on printing paper is provided inside the ticket output port, and a storage unit for storing the printing paper is provided on the paper inlet side of the printing unit. The printer unit 30 prints information on paper under the control of the control unit 22, and outputs a ticket from the gaming machine 10 according to the credit payout process. The output ticket can be inserted into the banknote/ticket identification unit 28 of another gaming machine, so that the paid out credits can be used for game play, or the kiosk terminal in the casino or the casino Can be redeemed with a case.

The operation unit 32 accepts player's operations. The operation unit 32 includes a group of buttons for receiving various instructions from the player of the gaming machine 10 .

For example, the controls 32 may include groups of spin buttons and setting buttons. The spin button accepts an instruction to start an instance of the game (start spinning the reels). The setting button group includes a bet button group, a cashout button, and the like. The bet button group accepts an instruction operation regarding the bet credit amount (bet amount) from the player. The cashout button accepts an instruction operation for instructing the withdrawal of credits accumulated in the gaming machine 10 .

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the gaming machine. The gaming machine 10 includes a control section 22 . The control unit 22 includes a central processing unit 38 (hereinafter referred to as CPU) including a processor that configures the control unit 22, an interface unit 40 (or interface section), a memory 42, a storage 44, and the like. The controller 22 can be housed inside the cabinet 12 as a control board. The control unit 22 is configured to be able to communicate with each unit via the interface unit 40, controls the operation of each unit by executing a program recorded in the memory 42 or storage 44 of the CPU 38, and provides the game to the player.

The interface unit 40 includes a chipset that provides communication functions for the CPU 38 such as a memory bus, various expansion buses, a serial interface, a USB interface, and an Ethernet (registered trademark) interface connected to the CPU 38 .

The memory 42 can be configured to include a RAM that is a volatile storage medium, a ROM that is a nonvolatile storage medium, and an EEPROM that is a rewritable nonvolatile storage medium. The storage 44 provides a function as an external storage device to the control unit 22, and can use a reading device such as a memory card and a magneto-optical disk, which are removable storage media, and can also use a hard disk. be.

Connected to the interface unit 40 are a bill/ticket identification unit 28 , a printer unit 30 , a player tracking unit 20 , a graphics controller (GPU) 50 , an input controller 52 , a sound controller 53 and an illumination controller 54 . Graphics controller 50, input controller 52, sound controller 53, and illumination controller 54 may be housed inside cabinet 12 as control boards.

The control unit 22 is connected to the display 16 via the graphics controller 50 . The control section 22 is connected to the operation section 32 via the input controller 52 . The controller 22 is connected to the illumination 36 via an illumination controller 54 .

The control unit 22 executes programs stored in the memory 42 and the storage 44 to control each unit and provide the game to the player. Here, for example, the operating system and subsystem programs and data that provide the basic functions of the control unit 22 are stored in the EEPROM of the memory 42, and the application programs and data that provide the game are stored in the storage 44. may be With such a configuration, the game can be easily changed or updated by replacing the storage 44 . Furthermore, the control unit 22 may have a multiprocessor configuration including a plurality of CPUs.

Each block connected to the control unit 22 will be described below. The banknote/ticket identification unit 28 accepts banknotes/tickets at the insertion slot and notifies the control unit 22 of identification information corresponding to the banknote type or credit payout process. The control unit 22 increases the amount of credits that can be used in the game according to the notified content. The printer unit 30 prints information corresponding to the credit payout process from the gaming machine 10 on a ticket and outputs it under the control of the control unit 22 that receives the operation of the payout button included in the operation unit 32 .

The player tracking unit 20 cooperates with the control unit 22 to transmit and receive player information and the like to and from the casino management system. The graphics controller 50 controls the display 16 under the control of the controller 22 to display display images containing various graphics data. The sound controller 53 drives the speaker 26 under the control of the control unit 22 and provides various sounds such as announcements, sound effects, and BGM. The illumination controller 54 performs lighting control of the illumination 36 under the control of the control section 22 .

The interface unit 40 includes various communication interfaces for communicating with the outside of the gaming machine 10 . Interface unit 40 may communicate with external networks by way of Ethernet 58, 60 and serial interface 62, as an example. In FIG. 2, an example of communicating with a known server-side gaming network (server-based gaming), a G2S network (game-to-system), and a slot information system (slot data system), respectively, is shown.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of groups of setting buttons of the operation unit 32. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the group of setting buttons includes a plurality of (four in this embodiment) bet buttons 33 for receiving instructions from the player regarding the amount of credits to bet (bet amount). Each of the plurality of bet buttons 33 is a bet button that designates all paylines, which will be described later. The plurality of bet buttons 33 have different bet amounts per line and different bet totals. When the total bet amount of the plurality of bet buttons 33 is high, the strike zone, which will be described later, is designed to be enlarged. In this embodiment, when the bet button 33 for the high bet (“188”, “388” or “888” in FIG. 3) is selected, the bet button 33 for the low bet (“68” in FIG. 3) is selected. The strike zone is expanded more than if it was hit. Also, the group of setting buttons of the operation unit 32 includes a "service" button for instructing the calling of a service, a "cash out" button for instructing the withdrawal of credits accumulated in the gaming machine 10, and a "speaker" for adjusting the speaker volume. buttons, such as a "help" button that displays instructions on how to operate the machine, and the like.

4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a game screen of the gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a game screen having a display area 64 for displaying a slot game is displayed on the display 16 by the controller 22 executing a predetermined program. The display area 64 (display section) is displayed in the lower area of the game screen as an example. A game screen other than the display area 64 may be used to display game-related information (for example, game title information), various bonus amounts, and graphics. In this embodiment, in addition to the game title, bonus values of a maxi bonus (“MAXI”), a major bonus (“MAJOR”), and a mini bonus (“MINI”) are displayed in the upper area of the game screen. be.

The display area 64 includes a grid 68 for displaying symbols. By using such a display area, the gaming machine 10 operates as a slot machine that determines winning according to the combination of symbols displayed in the display area 64 and pays dividends.

Display 16 displays a plurality of symbols in grid 68 . Grid 68 includes a plurality of rows and columns. The grid 68 is composed of a plurality of cells 70 which are symbol stop positions. FIG. 4 shows a game screen including a plurality of cells arranged in a 3×5 grid. The number of rows and columns of the grid is not particularly limited, and may be other configurations such as 3-4-4-4-3, or may be configured to increase or decrease according to game development and/or bet amount. . One symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of cells 70 of the display area 64 .

Symbols placed in each of the plurality of cells 70 are determined using virtual reel strips. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual reel strip including a symbol arrangement indicating the order of symbols displayed in the display area. As shown in FIG. 5, each cell 70 of grid 68 displays symbols based on the symbol arrangement of virtual reels 66, including virtual reel strips 72, 74, 76, 78, and 80 that form virtual reel set 82. be done. In other words, the cells 70 of the grid 68 are associated with virtual reel strips 72-80 for each column, and the symbols arranged on predetermined portions of the respective virtual reel strips 72-80 are displayed. Further, by moving (scrolling or spinning) each symbol column by column based on the symbol arrangement of the virtual reel strips 72-80, the symbols displayed in the cells 70 of the grid 68 are varied and moved (scrolled or spinned) column by column. symbols are stopped by stopping the spin). Here, the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 are data, and the control unit 22 controls the program contained in the memory 42 or the storage 44 and the symbol arrangement adjusted for each cell row (that is, the symbol arrangement order on each reel strip). ) to display the data. Further, virtual reel set 82 is a generic term for such virtual reel strips 72-80. A plurality of virtual reel sets may be prepared according to the content of the game. For example, the virtual reel set used in the primary game may be separated from the virtual reel set used in the bonus game and the free game.

The virtual reel strips 72-80 shown in FIG. 5 consist of 20 symbols 84 at each symbol position 86 arranged in a defined order for each reel. The number of symbols forming the virtual reel strips 72-80 is not limited to this, and may be any desired number. Also, the number of symbols forming the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 may be the same or different. FIG. 6 is a detail of symbol 84 shown in FIG. Each virtual reel strip 72-80 contains symbols selected from a symbol set 88 of various symbols 84 shown in FIG. The symbol set 88 includes multiple types of image symbols (“PicA”, “PicB”, “PicC”, “PicD”, “PicE”, “PicF”, and “PicG”). The symbol set 88 also includes a wild symbol (“Wild”) that substitutes for another symbol when a winning combination is determined, and a scatter symbol (“SCT”) that is used as a trigger for a special game. . Note that the PicA symbol 85 included in the symbol set 88 is a specific symbol in this embodiment, and will be described in detail later.

The control unit 22 starts the game and randomly determines the stop positions of the virtual reel strips 72-80. The virtual reel strips 72-80 displayed on the display 16 move from their current position and stop based on the stop position to represent the outcome of the game. Therefore, on the display 16 or grid 68, the symbols included in the virtual reel strips 72-80 are displayed in response to the continuous movement (scrolling or spinning) of the virtual reel strips 72-80 in the vertical direction of the display area 64. , and one symbol is displayed so as to stop in one cell 70 according to the order of the symbols defined on the virtual reel strips 72-80.

The control unit 22 can be configured to change and stop a plurality of symbols displayed on the display 16 according to the player's operation accepted by the operation unit 32, and to pay a dividend according to the stopped symbols within the display area 64. .

A payline is set in the display area 64 and is used when winning is determined. The payline is set so as to extend from the cell in the leftmost column to the rightmost column, and is a line that determines a prize by combining a plurality of cells 70 . The number of activated paylines among the set paylines may be selected by operating a group of line designation buttons included in a group of setting buttons of the operation unit 32 for the player. Regarding the result of the game, which is a combination of symbols, the control unit 22 determines winning when a predetermined number of the same symbols are aligned on a set payline, and pays a dividend to the player according to the type and number of symbols. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of paylines set in the display area 64 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7 , in the gaming machine 10 , a predetermined number of paylines (40 pattern lines) can be set in cells of 3 rows and 5 columns in the display area 64 . The system for determining winning may determine winning when a predetermined number of the same symbols are aligned from the leftmost column of cells on a set payline, or may determine winning when a predetermined number of identical symbols are aligned from the leftmost column of cells on a set payline. Winning may be determined when a predetermined number of identical symbols are aligned from a cell, or when a predetermined number of identical symbols are aligned in consecutive columns on a predetermined payline regardless of whether they are aligned from the left end or right end. It does not matter if it is for judging the winning of prizes. Additionally, more than a predetermined number of scatter symbols form a winning combination or trigger condition regardless of payline.

8-11, in the illustrated embodiment, memory 42 stores game application program 92 including computer-executable instructions which, when executed by CPU 38, , a game is generated and displayed on the display 16 of the gaming machine 10 . In one embodiment, the game application program 92 includes program code 94 and program object data 96 including computer-executable instructions for implementing a game using the algorithms illustrated in FIGS.

In the exemplary embodiment, memory 42 stores a game application program 92 and a system application program 98 including computer-executable instructions that, when executed by CPU 38, cause CPU 38 to play a game. It is generated and displayed on the display 16 of the gaming machine 10. - 特許庁When executed by CPU 38, game application programs 92 provide game-specific/front-end functionality, and system application programs 98 provide general-purpose/back-end functionality. In the exemplary embodiment, game application program 92 and system application program 98 are implemented on the same operating system. However, these programs may be implemented on different operating systems and/or by different processors. In one embodiment, the game application program 92 includes a bet/payline button listener module 100, a start button listener module 102, a credit balance manager module 104, a sampling manager 106, a random number generator (RNG) 108, a comparison Manager 110, Game Results Generator 112, Winning Evaluation Module 114, Game Presenter 116, Game Graphics Presenter 118, Game Sound Presenter 120, Winning Indicator 122, Rewards Provider 124, Application Manager 126, External It includes a plurality of software modules including communicator 128 . Game application program 92 may include paytable 130 , reel strip data 132 , stop position table 134 , and attribute table 136 .

The bet/payline button listener module 100 is a software module for receiving signals from bet or payline buttons generated by the buttons when the player operates the buttons to select a bet amount or number of paylines. be. In response to receiving the signal, the bet/payline button listener module 100 communicates the generation of the signal to the application manager 126 to change the bet or payline configuration of the game.

The start button listener module 102 is a software module for receiving a signal from the start button, and this signal is generated when the player operates this button to start the game. In response to receiving the signal, start button listener module 102 communicates the generation of the signal to application manager 126 to start the game.

Upon receiving a signal from start button listener module 102 , application manager 126 requests sampling manager 106 to obtain the required number of random numbers from random number generator 108 .

The random number generator 108 is a software module that generates random numbers based on a predetermined random number generation calculation algorithm. The random number generator 108 may be configured to generate pseudo-random numbers. Random number generator 108 returns random numbers upon request from sampling manager 106 . In some implementations, random number generator 108 may be implemented at a central server. Random number generator 108 may be implemented in whole or in part as an integrated circuit or wired logic.

The comparison manager 110 compares the current state of the game and/or each random number with the reel strip data 132, the stop position table 134, and/or the attribute table 136, and based on each random number, the corresponding reel strip stop position, attribute. Specify

Reel strip data 132 includes a set of virtual reel strips for regular game and special game bonuses. The comparison manager 110 queries the application manager 126 to identify the current state of the game and select a set of virtual reel strips.

The stop position table 134 contains a range of random numbers associated with each stop position of the virtual reel strip. Comparison manager 110 determines the stop position for each reel based on the corresponding random number and stop position table 134 .

The attribute table 136 includes a table 138 of multiplier attributes and a table 138 of jackpot attributes. Multiplier attribute table 138 includes a range of random numbers each associated with a plurality of multiplier attributes. In this embodiment, three multiplier attributes (attributes of the first type) are provided: "two times (x2)", "three times (x3)", and "ten times (x10)". Jackpot attribute table 140 includes a range of random numbers associated with each jackpot attribute. In this embodiment, three jackpot attributes (attributes of the second type) are provided: "MINI", "MAJOR", and "MAXI". Comparison manager 110 determines multiplier attributes and jackpot attributes based on game situations and corresponding random numbers. Both multiplier attributes and jackpot attributes can be added to the particular symbol of this embodiment, the PicA symbol 85 .

The game result generator 112 generates a game result based on the selected reel layout, stop positions of each reel, stop positions of internal symbols, and additional attributes. In one embodiment, game outcome generator 112 may apply changes to game outcomes when predetermined conditions are met.

The prize evaluation module 114 refers to the payout table 130 to evaluate the game result.

Game presenter 116 provides a game presentation process utilizing visual information and sound to ultimately form a predetermined game outcome.

The game graphics presenter 118 provides visual game presentation processes on the display to ultimately produce a given game outcome.

Game sound presenter 120 provides the sound presentation process by using sound controller 53 and speaker 26 .

The winning indicator 122 indicates the winning combinations and payment conditions of the winning symbols formed in the game result.

The reward provider 124 provides reward credits to the prize meter based on the prize rating.

Application manager 126 manages the operation and state of each software module. In addition, application manager 126 manages the configuration, progress, and state of game application programs 92 .

External communicator 128 exchanges instructions and data with system application programs 98 .

The credit balance manager module 104 performs processes for decrementing the credit balance according to the bet amount and incrementing the credit balance based on the total winnings displayed on the winning meter.

Paytable 130 includes payout or award amounts associated with each winning combination.

In the exemplary embodiment, system application programs 98 provide functionality beyond background processing and game-specific functionality. The system application program 98 includes a system manager 142, a security manager 144, a slot management module 146, a denomination manager 148, a data logger 150, a communications manager 152, a bill acceptor manager 154, a meter management module 156, a cache It includes a number of software modules, including the OutManager 158 .

System application programs 98 may include game recall files 160 , accounting logs 162 , and meters 164 .

System manager 142 is a software module for managing all functions other than background processing and game-specific functions performed by system application program 98 .

The security manager 144 is a software module for managing game validation, door security, and security sensor monitoring.

Slot management module 146 is a software module for managing the accumulation of data and communicating with external slot information systems.

The denomination manager 148 is a software module for setting the denomination settings of the gaming machine 10 . Denomination settings may include 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 25 cents, $1, $5, and so on.

Data logger 150 is a software module for recording the results of each game in game recall. In addition, data logger 150 stores error events, bill logs, cashout logs, ticket logs, etc. in accounting logs.

The game recall file 160 is accumulated data containing the results of each game. The game recall file 160 is stored in non-volatile memory.

Accounting log 162 is accumulated data that includes error events, bill logs, cashout logs, ticket logs, and the like. Accounting log 162 is stored in non-volatile memory.

Communications manager 152 is a software module that manages communications between game application programs 92 and system application programs 98 . Communications manager 152 also manages network communications between system application programs 98 and external networks, such as slot management system networks, G2S networks, gaming servers for server-based gaming networks, or VLT system networks.

The bill acceptor manager 154 is a software module for managing bill acceptors, and receives information on bills inserted into the bill acceptor. In response to receiving information from the bill acceptor, the bill acceptor manager 154 communicates with the meter management module to increment the credit balance based on the inserted bill.

Meter management module 156 is a software module for adjusting the value of meter 164 in response to communication with game application program 92 via communications manager 152 , bill acceptor manager 154 , or cashout manager 158 . Meters 164 include a credit meter for indicating the current credit balance of the gaming machine and a winnings meter for indicating the total winnings of the current game session. The meters further include background meters such as coin in, coin out, total drop, jackpot paid by attendant, and/or bill entry. These meters may be implemented as data on non-volatile memory or as hardware meters.

Cashout manager 158 is a software module for managing cashout procedures. In response to player actuation on the cashout button, the cashout manager 158 is activated and the gaming machine pays out the credit meter total in the form of cash or vouchers.

A gaming machine may be a client computing device, where games are delivered from a network server computer system via a communications network to one or more client computing devices. Client computing devices may include, but are not limited to, desktop computers, laptop or notebook computers, tablet computers, smart phone/tablet computer hybrids, personal data assistants, handheld mobile devices including cell phones, and the like. In one embodiment, the client computing device's processor may be programmed to function as the controller 22 of the gaming machine 10 . In one embodiment, the client computing device includes a mobile computing device, such as, for example, a tablet computer, a smart phone/tablet computer hybrid, a smart phone such as the iPhone. A communication network may be any suitable connection, including the Internet, an intranet, a LAN, a virtual private network (VPN), a cellular network, and the like. Communication networks utilize any suitable technology or combination of technologies, which may include, but are not limited to, wired and wireless connections, permanent connections, periodic connections, and on-demand connections. good too.

12 to 15 are flowcharts relating to a game providing method for operating the gaming machine 10 to provide a game. The algorithm of this game presentation method is included in the game application program 92 and executed by the CPU 38 when the game application program 92 is executed. This game presentation method includes multiple steps. Each step may be performed independently or in combination with other steps.

When starting the game, the control unit 22 receives an instruction operation regarding the bet amount from the player from the bet button 33 of the operation unit 32 . Since all of the plurality of bet buttons 33 are bet buttons that specify all of the paylines, all of the lines 1 to 40 shown in FIG. 7 become valid lines regardless of which bet button 33 is selected. The control unit 22 sets a strike zone 180 (attribute effective area) in part of the display area 64 according to the bet button 33 instructed and operated by the player (that is, according to the accepted bet amount). The strike zone 180 is, for example, an area surrounding specific cells 70 from the second reel to the fourth reel displayed in the display area 64 as shown in FIGS. A strike zone 180 is shown on the display 16 in a form visible to the player. FIG. 16 shows a strike zone 180 when the bet button 33 of "888", which is one of high bets, is selected. A strike zone 180 for a high bet is a 3×3 area surrounding all the cells 70 of the 2nd to 4th reels. FIG. 17 shows the strike zone 180 when the bet button 33 for low bet "68" is selected. A strike zone 180 for a low bet is a 1×3 area surrounding only the middle cells 70 from the second reel to the fourth reel. In the strike zone 180, either a multiplier attribute or a jackpot attribute is added to the PicA symbol 85, which is the specific symbol in this embodiment. A game when the high bet bet button 33 is selected will be described below. Note that the manner in which the strike zone 180 is expanded according to the bet amount is not limited to this, and for example, the bet amount between the minimum bet amount and the maximum bet amount (in this embodiment, the minimum bet amount is "68" and the maximum bet amount is Strike the 2×3 area surrounding the two-stage cell 70 from the second reel to the fourth reel when the bet button of “188” and/or “388” between the amount “888”) is selected It can also be zone 180 .

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, when an instruction operation from the player is received with the high bet bet button 33, as step S1, five reels are started to spin while displaying the strike zone 180 of FIG. be. That is, the control unit 22 controls all five reels from the first reel (the first reel corresponding to the virtual reel strip 72) to the fifth reel (the fifth reel corresponding to the virtual reel strip 80) in order from the left side. to start spinning.

In step S2 following step S1, the control unit 22 acquires a predetermined number of random numbers required for providing the base game. Random numbers are generated internally by the random number generator 108 of the control unit 22 . The control unit 22 may acquire random numbers from a random number generator provided separately from the control unit 22, or may acquire random numbers from a device such as a server provided outside the gaming machine 10.

After step S2, the control unit 22 assigns either the multiplier attribute or the jackpot attribute to the PicA symbols 85 included in the virtual reel strips 74 to 78 respectively corresponding to the second to fourth reels (rear stop reels). Steps S3-S6 are executed to selectively add the .

In step S3 following step S2, the control unit 22 randomly adds a multiplier attribute to all PicA symbols 85 included in the virtual reel strips 74-78. More specifically, the control unit 22 uses the table 138 relating to the random numbers and multiplier attributes acquired in step S2 to select any of the multiplier attributes of “2x”, “3x”, and “10x”. , randomly added to each PicA symbol 85 on the virtual reel strips 74-78. After that, in step S4, the control unit 22 uses the random numbers obtained in step S2 to determine the stop positions of the first to fifth reels. For example, the control unit 22 can use one random number for each reel to set the position of the virtual reel strip associated with the stop position table 134 as the stop position.

After the stop position of each reel is determined in step S4, the control unit 22, in step S5, controls the first reel (preceding It is determined whether or not the PicA symbol 85 on the stop reel) stops in the display area 64, and when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel stops in the display area 64, the process proceeds to step S7. In this case, each PicA symbol 85 included in the virtual reel strips 74 to 78 continues to have the multiplier attribute, and the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, when the PicA symbol 85 does not stop in the display area 64 on the first reel, the control unit 22, in step S6, controls all or part of the PicA symbols 85 included in the virtual reel strips 74 to 78 in step S6. A jackpot attribute is randomly added in place of the multiplier attribute added in S3. More specifically, the control unit 22 uses the table 140 relating to the random numbers and jackpot attributes obtained in step S2 to assign "MINI", "MINI", " Either of the jackpot attributes of "MAJOR" and "MAXI" is added at random. At this time, in the PicA symbol 85 to which the jackpot attribute is added, the already added multiplier attribute is removed and only the multiplier attribute is added. Then, with the multiplier attribute added to all or part of the PicA symbols 85 included in the virtual reel strips 74 to 78, the process proceeds to step S7.

That is, the control unit 22 controls the PicA symbols 85 of the second to fourth reels according to whether or not the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is displayed in the display area 64 when the first reel stops. Selectively add a multiplier attribute and a jackpot attribute.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is displayed in the display area 64, the control unit 22 assigns one of the multiplier attributes to the PicA symbol 85 on each of the second to fourth reels. Add The multiplier attribute is an attribute that contributes to a high prize (a so-called line prize) when a predetermined symbol combination including the PicA symbol 85 is established on a payline set in the display area 64. More specifically, the multiplier attribute is a line prize. is multiplied (that is, increased) by a numerical value (2, 3, or 10) associated with the attribute, and paid out. In order to establish a line winning according to a predetermined symbol combination including the PicA symbol 85, the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel needs to be displayed in the display area 64. The multiplier attribute attached to 85 works only when the first reel PicA symbol 85 is displayed in the display area 64 .

As shown in FIG. 19, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not displayed in the display area 64, the control unit 22 assigns jackpot attributes to all or part of the PicA symbols 85 on the second to fourth reels. Add The jackpot attribute is a high winning prize (a so-called Specifically, the jackpot values of "MAXI", "MAJOR", and "MINI" displayed on the display 16 are paid out as additional benefits. Incidentally, regardless of whether the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is displayed in the display area 64 or not, the PicA symbols 85 to which the same kind of jackpot attribute is added are displayed on the second to fourth reels and jacked. There is a possibility that a pot win will be established, and the jackpot attributes added to the PicA symbols 85 on the 2nd to 4th reels will function.

In steps S7 to S10, the control unit 22 sequentially stops reels from the first reel on the left end of the display area 64 to the fifth reel on the right end. More specifically, in step S7, the control section 22 sets the variable i to 1, and in the following step S8, stops the i-th reel counted from the left side (that is, the first reel). The stop position of the reel at this time is the stop position determined in step S4. Then, the process proceeds to step S9, and the control unit 22 determines whether the variable i is 5 or not. If it is determined that the variable i is not 5, the process proceeds to step S10, the control unit 22 adds 1 to the variable i, and performs a series of reel stop processing from step S8. Repeat until 5. When it is determined in step S9 that the variable i is 5, the process proceeds to step S11 and the game result is displayed. In step S11, all the symbols of the 1st to 5th reels are stop-displayed in the display area 64 so as to be associated with one of the plurality of cells 70 in the grid 68, and the stop-displayed symbols determine the game result. is formed.

In the following step S12, the control unit 22 determines whether or not there is a line winning. More specifically, the control unit 22 determines that there is a line win when a predetermined number of identical symbols are aligned on the payline of the display area 64 or when a predetermined symbol combination is achieved, and then the process proceeds to step S13. and proceed with the process. If it is determined in step S12 that there is no line winning, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S13, when the symbol forming the line winning is the PicA symbol 85 to which the multiplier attribute is added, the control unit 22 applies the multiplier corresponding to the multiplier attribute to the payout for the line winning. Then, in subsequent step S14, the control unit 22 pays out a payout based on the payout table 130 and the multiplier of the multiplier attribute applied in step S13, and then proceeds to step S15.

In subsequent step S15, the control unit 22 determines whether or not the jackpot has been won. More specifically, the control unit 22 determines that there is a jackpot prize when a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) or more of PicA symbols 85 to which the same jackpot attribute is added are displayed in the display area 64. judge. For example, when three or more PicA symbols 85 to which the "MAXI" jackpot attribute is added are displayed in the display area 64, it is determined that the "MAXI" jackpot has been won. When it is determined in step S15 that there is a jackpot prize, the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, the control unit 22 pays out the jackpot payout of the type for which winning was determined in step S15, and then advances the process to step S17. Even when it is determined in step S15 that there is no jackpot winning, the process proceeds to step S17.

Here, for example, when the control unit 22 determines that there is a jackpot win of “MAXI”, the jackpot value of “MAXI” (11,111.56 dollars in this embodiment) is paid out as a dividend pertaining to Similarly, when the control unit 22 determines that there is a "MAJOR" jackpot win, it pays out the "MAJOR" jackpot value ($1,112.70) as a dividend related to the jackpot win, and "MINI". , the jackpot value of "MINI" (252.84 dollars) is paid out as a dividend for the jackpot winning.

In the subsequent step S17, the control unit 22 determines whether or not a special game trigger condition has occurred. Determination of the special game trigger condition in the present embodiment is so-called scatter determination, and is whether or not three or more scatter symbols appear in the display area 64 as a game result. If no scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64 or if the number of scatter symbols displayed in the display area 64 is two or less, the normal game is terminated. When three or more scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64 as a result of the game and the trigger condition for the special game is satisfied, the following series of processes (steps S18 to S39) relating to the special game are executed. In this embodiment, free games are provided a plurality of times (10 times in this embodiment) as special games. It should be noted that the trigger condition of the special game may be determined by a predetermined symbol combination (so-called line determination) arranged on the payline of the display area 64 .

In step S18, the control unit 22 changes the virtual reel strips 72 to 80 from virtual reel strips for the normal game to virtual reel strips for the special game. After changing the virtual reel strips 72 to 80, the control unit 22 sets the number of free games to 10 in step S19. In subsequent step S20, the control unit 22 reduces the number of free games by one. After that, the control unit 22 performs the same processes as steps S1 to S17 of the above-described base game at steps S21 to S37.

In step S37, the control unit 22 determines whether or not three or more scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64 as a game result, as a re-trigger condition for the special game, similarly to the processing of step S17 in the base game. . If no scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64, or if the number of scatter symbols displayed in the display area 64 is two or less, the process proceeds to step S39. When three or more scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 64 as a game result and the re-trigger condition for the special game is satisfied, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S38 to count the number of remaining free games. After changing, the process proceeds to step S39. In this embodiment, the control unit 22 adds 10 times to the number of remaining free games in step S38.

The control unit 22 determines the number of remaining free games in step S39, and repeats a series of processes from step S20 if the number of free games is not zero. When determining that the number of free games is 0 in step S39, the control unit 22 ends the normal game together with the special game.

In the embodiments described above, all reels 1 to 5 have PicA symbols 85 that can add both multiplier attributes and jackpot attributes. When the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is displayed in the display area 64 when the first reel stops, the control unit 22 selectively adds the multiplier attribute to the PicA symbol 85 of the second to fourth reels. If the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not displayed in the display area 64 when the first reel stops, the jackpot attribute is selectively added to the PicA symbols 85 on the second to fourth reels.

In the base game and the special game according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not stop-displayed in the display area 64, A symbol arrangement in which the PicA symbols 85 are lined up cannot be obtained, and a line winning associated with the PicA symbols 85 cannot occur. Since the multiplier attribute in the present embodiment is an attribute that contributes to a high payout when a line wins, the player will receive a high payout associated with the multiplier attribute when the multiplier attribute is added to the PicA symbol 85 on the second reel. can't wait. In other words, when the attribute added to the PicA symbol 85 is one kind of multiplier attribute, the player's interest in the game drops significantly when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not stop-displayed in the display area 64. Resulting in.

In the gaming machine 10 and the game providing method according to the above embodiment, both of two types of attributes (multiplier attribute and jackpot attribute) can be added to the PicA symbol 85, and the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel can is stop-displayed, the multiplier attribute or the jackpot attribute is selectively added to the PicA symbols 85 on the second to fourth reels. That is, when the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is stop-displayed in the display area 64, one of the multiplier attributes is added to the PicA symbol 85 of the second to fourth reels, and the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is added. is not stop-displayed in the display area 64, one of the jackpot attributes is added to the PicA symbols 85 on the second to fourth reels.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is stopped and displayed in the display area 64, the line winning is achieved by adding the multiplier attribute to the PicA symbol 85 on the second to fourth reels. It is possible to make the player expect a high payout at the time and increase (or maintain) the player's interest in the game. As shown in FIG. 19, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not stop-displayed in the display area 64 and line winning according to the PicA symbol 85 cannot occur, the PicA symbol 85 on the second to fourth reels is displayed. Adding the jackpot attribute makes the player expect a large payout when the jackpot is won, thereby increasing (or maintaining) the player's interest in the game.

In the above embodiment, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not stop-displayed in the display area 64, the PicA symbol 85 added with a multiplier attribute that contributes only to line winning is displayed on the second to fourth reels. number is reduced. Therefore, when the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is not stop-displayed in the display area 64, the player expects a high payout for winning a jackpot instead of a high payout for winning a line. On the other hand, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is stop-displayed in the display area 64, the player displays the PicA symbol 85 on the second to fourth reels, to which a multiplier attribute that contributes to the line winning is added, in the display area 64. Expect a big line win with multiplier attributes applied.

In this way, even if the PicA symbol 85 has a plurality of attributes, depending on whether the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is stop-displayed in the display area 64, the PicA symbols on the second to fourth reels are displayed. By selectively adding different types of attributes to 85, game development and winning conditions can be simplified. That is, when the PicA symbol 85 stops on the first reel, the game is developed with the possibility of winning a high prize due to the multiplier attribute. On the other hand, when the PicA symbol 85 does not stop on the first reel, a game development with the possibility of winning a high prize due to the jackpot attribute is provided. As a result, in any case, it is possible to maintain the expected value of the high winning prize of the symbol to which the attribute is added, and sufficiently convey the new charm of the game to the player.

In this embodiment, the multiplier attribute and the jackpot attribute described above function only when they are stopped and displayed within the strike zone 180. Therefore, as shown in FIG. , the attributes are added only to the PicA symbols 85 stop-displayed within the strike zone 180 (that is, the middle stages of the second to fourth reels).

In the above-described embodiment, when the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is displayed in the display area 64 when the first reel stops, the control unit 22 multiplies the PicA symbol 85 on the second to fourth reels. Although an aspect of adding an attribute has been shown, when the PicA symbol 85 of the first reel is displayed in the display area 64, not only the line winning but also the jackpot winning can be established. A mode of adding either a multiplier attribute or a jackpot attribute to the symbol 85 may be used. Even in this case, if the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is not displayed in the display area 64 when the first reel stops, the line winning cannot be established, so the PicA symbols 85 on the second to fourth reels are not displayed. can add a jackpot attribute.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as long as the predetermined number of PicA symbols 85 to which the jackpot attributes of the same kind are added are stopped in the display area 64, the jackpot is determined to be won even if it is not on the payline. However, it may be determined that the jackpot is won only when a predetermined number of PicA symbols 85 to which the jackpot attribute of the same kind is added stop on the payline.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the reel to be stopped first is described as the first reel to be stopped first, but the reel to be stopped second or later among a plurality of reels may be the reel to be stopped first. Also, although the second to fourth reels have been described as the rear stopping reels, two reels or four or more reels may be used as long as the reels stop after the first stopping reels.

Note that the functions of the control unit 22 of the gaming machine 10 described above can also be realized by executing a program by a computer. That is, it is possible to create a program that causes one or more computers to function in the same manner as the control unit 22 described above. The functions realized by executing such a program are the same as those of the control unit 22 described above, that is, the function of determining the stop positions of the first to fifth reels, and the function of determining the stop positions of the first reels. Depending on whether or not the PicA symbol 85 on the first reel is displayed in the display area 64, either the multiplier attribute or the jackpot attribute is selectively added to the PicA symbol 85 on the second to fourth reels. and the function to do is realized. The gaming machine 10 can also be configured as a thin client or zero client connected to a server. In this case, the functions of the control section 22 of the gaming machine 10 described above can be realized by cooperation between the control section of the gaming machine and the control section of the server computer.

The program may be provided by being recorded in a computer-readable recording medium such as a ROM or a semiconductor memory, for example. Such programs may be divided into multiple modules. A program for configuring the gaming machine 10 as a thin client or the like connected to a server may be divided into a plurality of modules and executed by the control unit of the gaming machine and the control unit of the server computer. Furthermore, the gaming machine may receive and display the result of execution by the control unit of the server computer according to the input given to the gaming machine by the player.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, a gaming machine that provides games in the form of a slot machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and games in the form of video card games such as poker and blackjack, bingo, keno, wheel games, etc. may be provided. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

Also, various modifications are possible for the operation in each embodiment. may be sequentially displayed on the display. Furthermore, for example, the control unit 22 may collectively acquire the required number of random numbers at the start of the game, and store each random number in a storage area of the memory 42 or the storage 44 that is not erased even when a power failure occurs. In this case, even if a power failure or the like occurs during the game, when the game is restarted after the power failure is restored, the control unit 22 retrieves the random number acquired at the start of the game before the power failure from the memory 42 or the storage 44. By acquiring it, the progress of the game can be reproduced. For example, if a power failure occurs just before a game result with a high payout is formed, a problem may arise if the game does not progress in the same way after the power failure is restored. However, by acquiring all the random numbers at once when the game is opened as described above and saving these random numbers in the memory 42 or the storage 44, the same progress of the game as before the power failure occurred can be reproduced after the power failure is restored. can avoid such problems.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an aspect has been described in which bills or tickets are shown as game values, these are accepted by the bill/ticket identification device, and tickets are output by the printer unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. Game value is a concept that includes tangible objects such as coins, banknotes, coins, medals, and tickets, or electronic data equivalent to these. For example, the coin acceptor may accept coins and the coin hopper may pay the coins. The player may be identified, credits accumulated in the account on the server may be used, and the credits may be paid out to the account. Credits may be paid out by using and writing to a storage medium. Furthermore, it is also possible to electronically transfer credit between smart phones and wearable devices.

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an operation unit that receives player operations;
a display partially displaying a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols;
It is connected to the operating section and the display section, and rotates and stops the plurality of reels in response to the operation of the operating section by the player, and a symbol array formed on the display section by the plurality of stopped reels is a privilege. and a control unit that provides
The plurality of reels includes a first stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post-stop reels that stop later,
the first stop reel and the plurality of last stop reels each have a specific symbol to which both a first type attribute and a second type attribute can be added;
The control unit determines the first type attribute and the second type according to whether or not the specific symbol of the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit when the first stop reel is stopped. is selectively added to the specific symbol of the rear stop reel before the rear stop reel is stopped , and the specific symbol of the rear stop reel has the first type of attribute and the first type of attribute. A gaming machine in which one of two types of attributes is added in a form that a player can visually recognize . The control unit selects which of the first type attribute and the second type attribute when the specific symbol of the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit when the first stop reel is stopped. is added to the specific symbol of the rear stop reel,
2. When said specific symbol of said first stop reel is not displayed on said display section when said first stop reel is stopped, said second type attribute is added to said specific symbol of said last stop reel. The gaming machine described in . the first type of attribute is an attribute that functions when the specific symbol on the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit;
3. The gaming according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said second type attribute is an attribute that functions both when said specific symbol of said first stop reel is displayed on said display unit and when it is not displayed. machine. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first type of attribute increases the amount of privilege given to the combination of the specific symbols formed on the payline set on the display unit. gaming machine described. The first type of attribute is given to the combination of the specific symbols when the specific symbol to which the first type of attribute is added is included in the combination of the specific symbols on the payline. 5. A gaming machine according to claim 4, which increases the amount of rewards. 6. The second type of attribute provides an additional privilege when a predetermined number or more of the specific symbols to which the second type of attribute is added are displayed on the display unit. The gaming machine according to any one of 1. An attribute effective area is set in a part of the display unit,
When the specific symbol to which the first type of attribute or the second type of attribute is added is displayed in the attribute effective area, the control unit controls whether the first type of attribute or the second type of attribute is displayed. 7. A gaming machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, which operates attributes of the type: an operation unit that receives a player's operation; a display unit that partially displays a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols; a control unit that rotates and stops the plurality of reels by pressing the reels, and provides a privilege with respect to the symbol array formed on the display unit by the plurality of reels that have stopped, the method comprising:
The plurality of reels includes a first stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post-stop reels that stop later,
the first stop reel and the plurality of last stop reels have specific symbols to which both the first type attribute and the second type attribute can be added;
determining a stop position of each of the plurality of reels;
Either the first type attribute or the second type attribute depending on whether or not the specific symbol of the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit when the first stop reel is stopped. is selectively added to the specific symbol of the post-stop reel before the post-stop reel stops , and the specific symbol of the post-stop reel has the first type attribute and the second type attribute and a step in which any of the above is added in a form that can be visually recognized by the player . an operation unit that receives a player's operation; a display unit that partially displays a plurality of reels each having a series of symbols; a computer-executable program for rotating and stopping the plurality of reels by pressing the reels, and awarding a privilege with respect to the symbol arrangement formed on the display unit by the plurality of reels that have stopped,
The plurality of reels includes a first stop reel that stops first after the plurality of reels start rotating and a plurality of post-stop reels that stop later,
the first stop reel and the plurality of last stop reels each have a specific symbol to which both a first type attribute and a second type attribute can be added;
to said computer;
a function of determining stop positions of each of the plurality of reels;
Either the first type attribute or the second type attribute depending on whether or not the specific symbol of the first stop reel is displayed on the display unit when the first stop reel is stopped. is selectively added to the specific symbol of the post-stop reel before the post-stop reel stops , and the specific symbol of the post-stop reel has the first type attribute and the second type attribute A program for realizing a function that any of the above is added in a form that the player can visually recognize .

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