JP2963073B2 - Gaming equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to prepare for the next game such as medal insertion and smoothly advance a game by providing a chance state preventing means preventing the chance state capable of attaining a prescribed winning condition when no internal winning state is set. SOLUTION: When there are two winning symbols on an effective line 16, a second reel 14 is fed one frame, a combination of symbols on the effective line is detected, and these actions are repeated. When two winning symbols do not exist on an effective line 16, the second reel 14 is stopped at a prescribed timing, thus the state that two symbols are aligned on the effective line 16 in the first and second reels 14, i.e., the chance state, is inhilerted. A player can know that there is no possibility of winning and can prepare for the next game such as medal insertion to advance a game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a plurality of display means capable of displaying various display contents, and display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display contents on the display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine, such as a slot machine, in which display contents fixedly displayed satisfy predetermined prize winning conditions and winning.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming machine is generally as follows.

That is, for example, three reels each having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery are provided, and the reels are rotated at a speed at which the plurality of symbols on the outer periphery can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like after inserting a medal. Then, a lottery for each prize is performed on the program. When the player wins a prize having a relatively small profit for the player (a prize based on a combination of a large number of symbols displayed on the reels) and wins the inside, the prize is almost certainly won by controlling the reel stop position. When the player wins a prize (a prize based on a combination of a small number of symbols displayed on the reels) for which a great profit is obtained for the player and wins an internal win, the prize is won at a relatively high rate by controlling the reel stop position.

[0004] Prizes with relatively small profits include, for example,
Replays (the next game can be replayed under the same conditions without inserting medals again) and payout of a predetermined number of medals (for example, dozens or less) are given. And prizes that can obtain hundreds or more medals. In any case, when a prize is won, processing according to the content of each prize is performed.

If none of the prizes is an internal hit, the reel stop position is controlled so as not to win any of the prizes. In this case, for the stop of the first and second reels of the three reels, in most cases, no special control is performed, and each reel is stopped at the timing when the player presses the stop button. When stopping the third reel only when the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line of the reel window when the two reels are stopped is a part of the combination of the symbols related to any of the winnings By controlling the reel stop position, the position of the symbol deviates from the winning position.

In such a conventional slot machine, a player appropriately operates a stop button for a prize having a large number of symbols on a reel and a relatively small profit, even if no prize is won inside. Then, when two of the three reels are stopped, two symbols are displayed on the activated line of the reel window, and depending on the stop position of the third reel, it may be an opportunity to expect a prize. There are often.

At this time, since the player does not know the result of the internal hit by the lottery, the third reel is stopped in expectation of the third symbol being displayed on the activated line. Since no hit has occurred, the third symbol is deviated by the control of the reel stop position as described above.

If a player wins a game again, there is no need to insert medals in the next game, and if a predetermined number of medals have been paid out, medals cannot be accepted unless the medals have been paid out. Waits for the stop of the third reel, confirms that no prize such as a replay or a medal payout has been won, and then starts a medal insertion operation for the next game. Flow is interrupted.

[0009] When such a thing is repeated,
The prize with a relatively small profit as described above was hit inside,
Even if three symbols are lined up on the activated line of the reel window by controlling the reel stop position, medals for the next game are inadvertently inserted, and the inserted medals are returned without being accepted. Waste of time and effort.

[0010] In addition, a prize in which two symbols are often aligned even if the prize is not inside is different from a prize such as a so-called big bonus in which the player can obtain a large profit, and is relatively profitable for the player. In particular, replays are extremely frequently won as internal hits due to legal regulations, etc., so even if those prizes, especially symbols for replays, are aligned on the activated line, On the contrary, the player may feel annoying.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and has as its object the advantage that all display means (such as reels) display the display contents in a fixed manner. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device that allows a player to know that no prize will be won, prepares for the next game such as inserting a medal, and smoothly proceeds with the game.

[0012]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a plurality of display means capable of displaying various display contents, and a display fixing means for causing the display means to display the display contents in a fixed manner. A game machine that executes a game in which the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies a predetermined prize condition and a prize, and is all or a part of the prize. For the internal hit target prize, by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition, an internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for the prize corresponding to the internal hit condition; A high winning rate increasing means for increasing a winning rate or a winning rate is almost certain, and one or more display means relating to an opportunity prevention target prize which is all or a part of the internal hit target prize. Fixed display first The internal win state is set for the prize, so that the display content to be displayed becomes an opportunity to achieve a predetermined winning condition by a combination with the display content fixedly displayed by another display means after the display. In this case, there is provided an opportunistic state preventing means for preventing the case when the state is not performed (claim 1). A plurality of display means capable of displaying various display contents, and display fixing means for causing the display means to display the display contents in a fixed manner, wherein the display means fixedly displays the display contents. A gaming machine that executes a game in which a display content achieves a predetermined winning condition and a winning corresponds to, for example, a plurality of display means for sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols sequentially and Display fixing means for stopping the continuous display and fixedly displaying the symbol, wherein the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means and the stop position thereof achieve predetermined prize conditions and a prize. May be a gaming machine that executes a corresponding game.

As a preferred example of such a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface and are rotatably supported so that a player can visually recognize one or more of the symbols when the rotation is stopped. Rotator, a rotation driving unit for driving the rotator to rotate, and a display fixing unit for stopping the rotator being driven to fix and display a symbol, the display fixing unit The slot machine in which the type of the symbol and the stop position of the symbol on the rotating body stopped attain a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds.

The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a sign, and the like. Examples of the symbol include a picture such as a plum, a watermelon, a cherry, and a bell;
The letter "R" and the letter "RP" can be exemplified.

The display means for displaying the plurality of types of symbols sequentially and continuously uses a rotating body as in the preferred example and a video display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal. You may. The gaming machine may include a plurality of such display units, and each display unit may display a set of symbol groups independently of each other. In the case of the rotator, two or more (for example, three) rotators rotate independently of each other, so that a symbol group displayed on each rotator can be displayed independently of each other. In the case of using a video display device, for example, a plurality of symbol groups may be displayed independently on one video display device to provide a plurality of display units.

A typical example of the rotating body is a reel in which various symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface.

For example, the display fixing means responds to a stop signal generated by a stop button operated by the player or a stop signal generated when the player is left for a predetermined time.
A rotation driving means such as a stepping motor for rotatingly driving the rotating body as described above may be stopped at an appropriate timing, or a symbol display by a video display device may be fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing. Alternatively, for example, a controller inside the gaming machine stops the rotating body such that a specific symbol is located at a specific position under a specific condition, or a symbol by a video display device is specified under a specific condition. The display may be fixed so as to be located at the position.

The display of the display content by the display means can be said to be a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for at least a time that can be visually recognized by the player.

When the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device and the stop position thereof attain a predetermined winning condition, this corresponds to the winning of the game. The internal hit target prize may be all prizes or some prizes.

The internal hit condition can be arbitrarily determined. For example, random number sampling is performed in each game, and the internal sampling condition is achieved by the obtained sampling value being a value in a specific range, or the achievement of the internal strategy is determined by other lottery means, The achievement of the internal hit condition can be determined based on the display content fixedly displayed by the display means during the game. Unless there is only one internal hit target prize, an internal hit condition can be set for each of a plurality of types of internal hit target prizes.

The internal hit setting means determines whether or not the internal hit condition has been achieved, and when the internal hit condition has been achieved,
For example, an internal hit state can be set by setting a corresponding flag. When there are a plurality of types of internal hit target awards and the internal hit conditions are set for each of them, a flag provided for each of them can be set.

When the internal hit state is set, the high winning rate increasing means sets a high winning rate state in which the winning rate of the prize increases or the winning is almost certain. The internal hit state, that is, the high winning rate state, can be released after, for example, one game, or can be continued until a prize having an internal hit is won. It is also possible to continue only within a predetermined period determined by time and other conditions.

In the present specification, "substantially certain" refers to a certainty of, for example, 70% or more, preferably 80% or more, and more preferably 90% or more, and includes the case of being certain.

In the case of the slot machine described above, for example, when the internal hitting condition is achieved, the high winning rate increasing means starts the internal hitting from a time when a stop signal is received by a stop button operated by a player. A high winning rate by stopping the symbol at a position required for a prize (so-called pull-in) on condition that a shift until a symbol corresponding to the prize specified by the condition is displayed at a specific position is within a predetermined range. A state can be realized. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol in the rotating body is high, it is possible to win at a higher rate, and if the corresponding symbol is arranged evenly within the allowable range of so-called pull-in, it is surely or almost certain Will be able to win.

In the high winning rate state, in the case of the above-described slot machine, the player operates the stop button while watching the symbols on the rotating rotating body so that the required symbols are stopped at the required positions. In the case where the rotating body is stopped, it includes a state in which it is possible to win a prize that has become an internal hit with higher certainty depending on the skill of the player, and it is merely a matter of increasing the mathematical probability. Not to say. The opportunity prevention target prize may be all or a part of the internal hit target prize. Opportunity state prevention means, when the internal hit state is not set for the opportunity prevention target prize, prevents the prize from becoming an opportunity state.

An opportunity is brought about, for example, in such a case. In other words, the slot machine (preferable example of the gaming machine) has three rotating bodies (display means), and whether or not the winning condition of the opportunity prevention target prize is achieved is fixedly displayed on all three rotating bodies. When the two rotating bodies are stopped first, the symbols fixedly displayed on the two rotating bodies constitute a part of the combination for achieving the winning condition, and the last rotating body When the third rotator stops, and the winning condition of the opportunity prevention target prize is achieved depending on the type and position of the symbol that is fixedly displayed when the third rotating body is stopped, an opportunity state is established.

As described above, in the case where whether or not the winning condition of the opportunity prevention target prize is achieved is determined by a combination of symbols fixedly displayed in all three rotating bodies, the internal hit state of the opportunity prevention target prize is determined. Is set (that is, the winning state is high), for example, the first rotating body stops in a state in which the symbol corresponding to the opportunity prevention target prize in the internal hit state is displayed. The second and third rotators control a stepping motor or the like for driving each rotator so that the symbols stop at a state in which the symbols are displayed at positions where the winning condition is achieved. However, for example, in the first or second rotating body, there are few symbols corresponding to the prize, and the symbol is displayed at a required position from the time when a stop signal is received from the stop button operated by the player. If the deviation cannot be within the predetermined range, it may not be possible to achieve an opportunity state of the opportunity prevention target prize in the internal hit state, and it may be impossible to win. At that time, after the first rotating body stops, the opportunity preventing means is provided so that the second rotating body stops displaying a symbol that does not provide an opportunity for another opportunity blocking target prize. A stepping motor or the like for driving the second rotating body is controlled.

If the internal hit state is not set for any of the opportunity prize target prizes, for example, after the first rotator has stopped, the second rotator will have any Opportunity state prevention means controls a stepping motor or the like for driving the second rotating body so as to stop in a state in which a symbol which does not become an opportunity state is displayed.
For example, if the second rotating body is stopped at the timing when the player presses the stop button, and the opportunity state of any opportunity blocking target prize is obtained, the stopping of the rotating body is delayed by one symbol. If any of the opportunistic prizes is still an opportunity, the process is repeated.

Also, in the same slot machine, when it is determined whether or not the winning condition of the opportunity-blocking prize is achieved by a combination of symbols fixedly displayed on any two rotating bodies, one rotating body is determined. The symbols that are fixedly displayed in the state where they have stopped earlier constitute a part of the combination that achieves the winning condition of the opportunity-prevention target prize, and when the next of the remaining two rotating bodies stops. Alternatively, when the winning condition of the opportunity prevention target prize is achieved depending on the type and position of the symbol that is fixedly displayed at any time when the third rotating body is stopped, an opportunity state is established.

As described above, in the case where whether or not the winning condition of the opportunity prevention target prize is achieved is determined by the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on any of the two rotating bodies, the internal prize for the opportunity prevention target prize is determined. When the state is set, for example, the first or second rotating body is stopped in a state where the symbol corresponding to the opportunity prevention target prize in the internal hit state is displayed, and the second or the second rotating body is stopped. The third rotator controls a stepping motor or the like that drives each rotator so that the symbol stops at a position where the symbol is displayed at a position that achieves the winning condition. However, for example, in the first and second rotating bodies, there are few symbols corresponding to the prize, and the symbols are displayed at necessary positions from the time when a stop signal is received from the stop button operated by the player. If the deviation cannot be within the predetermined range, it may not be possible to achieve an opportunity state of the opportunity prevention target prize in the internal hit state, and it may be impossible to win. At that time, the opportunity state blocking means stops the rotating bodies such that the first rotating body and the second rotating body stop displaying a symbol that does not provide an opportunity for another opportunity to be blocked. It controls the stepping motor to be driven.

When the internal hit state is not set for any of the opportunity prize target awards, for example, the first rotating body and the second rotator do not enter the opportunity state for any opportunity prize target award. Opportunity state prevention means controls a stepping motor or the like for driving these rotating bodies so as to stop in a state where the symbols are displayed. In the game executed by the gaming machine of the present invention, the display content fixedly displayed by the display means by the display fixing means corresponds to a predetermined condition, and the winning of the game corresponds to whether or not the game is an opportunity. The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize are indicated to the player by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means.

When an opportunity is reached with respect to an opportunity-prevention target prize which is a target of the opportunity-state prevention means (for example, when a particular symbol displayed on three stopped rotating bodies in a slot machine is a winning condition) In the case where the symbols corresponding to the prize are aligned in a state where the two rotating bodies are stopped), the internal hit state is set for the prize. Therefore, since the high winning rate is set by the high winning rate increasing means, a winning is expected or the winning is almost certain, and the necessity of preparing for the next game in case of no winning is low or There is no need.

When a prize is won in a game, the gaming machine performs a process according to the prize.

Even if no prize is won, since it is known that the player has been hit inside, the game may be sharpened, and a prize may be expected in the next game.

If there is no opportunity for any prize, no prize will be won, so that the next game such as medal insertion can be prepared and the game can proceed smoothly. The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determining means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved.

The achievement of the winning condition is achieved, for example, by (1) attaining a stop position of a symbol fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing in response to a stop signal by a stop button operated by a player and a condition of the type thereof. It can be. The condition in that case may be, for example, a condition to be satisfied in one set of symbol groups (for example, a condition that a specific symbol stops at a specific position in a specific symbol group), and two or more sets of symbol groups may be satisfied. Any of the conditions may be satisfied (for example, a condition that a specific symbol stops at a specific position in any one of the symbol groups), and may be satisfied as a combination of two or more symbol groups. (For example, a condition that a specific symbol in each of two or more groups of symbols stops at a specific position). Alternatively, the achievement of the winning condition can be determined, for example, by (2) random number sampling at an appropriate timing and judging from the obtained sampling value, or judging by other lottery means. Alternatively, the achievement of the winning conditions,
For example, (3) a predetermined internal hit condition (for example, random number sampling is executed at an appropriate timing, and a condition determined by an obtained sampling value or a condition determined by other lottery means) is satisfied. After the internal hit state of the prize corresponding to the hit condition is set by the internal hit setting means, the stop signal by the stop button operated by the player or the player leaves for a predetermined time without fixedly displaying the display means. The deviation from the time when the stop signal generated by the above is received to the time when the symbol specified by the condition is displayed at the specific position may be within a predetermined range. It should be noted that the winning condition does not always need to be constant. Winning conditions and prize contents can be changed as appropriate.

Regardless of how the winning condition is determined, the game result is indicated to the player by the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display fixing means and the stop position thereof.

The prize given to the player by winning is, for example, payout of game media such as medals and coins,
Addition of game medium reservation information (credit), addition of value information such as the number of possible replays (replays), start of a special game with more favorable conditions for the player, or a combination of two or more of them be able to. The prize at which the special game is started may be one type or two or more types. The content of the special game may be one type or two or more types. It may be possible to shift from the special game to a special game of the same type or a different type.

The special game is a game under conditions that are advantageous to the player, such as a higher winning probability than a general game. A general game is a game that is normally played without special conditions. As a special game that can be adopted, for example, a single medal (an example of a game medium) can be inserted, and a prize for paying out a predetermined number of medals can be won at a high rate, such as SB (single bonus). In addition to RB (regular bonus) that can repeat SB a predetermined number of times, BB (big bonus) that can repeat RB a predetermined number of times, etc., it is constant to aim and win a prize other than the start of a special game depending on the skill of the player. For example, a CT (challenge time) that can be performed for a certain period, a 10-times bonus item in which the winning probability of an SB becomes about 10 times during a predetermined period, and the like can be given. It is to be noted that a notifying means may be provided for notifying the player when an opportunity has been achieved with respect to the opportunity prevention target prize but has not been won. In this case, the player can also be informed of the internal hit state by the notification by the notification means, and the game is sharpened, and the expectation of winning in the next game may be generated.

This notifying means determines that an opportunity has been achieved by means for determining that an opportunity has been achieved with respect to the opportunity-winning target prize for which the internal hit state has been set, and the prize determination means and the like determine that the opportunity has been achieved. When it is not determined that the award for preventing the opportunity has been won, the player is notified of it. There is no particular limitation on the notifying means, and an auditory notifying means using a speaker or other sound generating means, a display device using one or more lamps or LEDs (light emitting diodes),
The display can be performed by any one of a display device using a liquid crystal panel, a visual notification unit such as one or more reels, or a combination thereof. It is desirable that the content of the notification can be distinguished from the notification of other items such as the notification of the winning. It is preferable that the number of display means in the gaming machine of the present invention is three or more. Most preferred is 3.

Further, it is preferable that the gaming machine of the present invention cannot be in an opportunity state for two or more opportunity prevention prizes at the same time. Taking the slot machine as an example, for example, the arrangement of symbols in each rotating body prevents an opportunity opportunity of one opportunity inhibition object prize from being simultaneously obtained when another opportunity opportunity object prize is achieved. It is possible.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display means may be 3
As described above, it is preferable that only a prize for which a prize is determined based on a combination of display contents of all display means is a prize for preventing opportunity.

(1) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a prize is won when the above-mentioned opportunity-preventing prize is a partial prize of all prizes, and is set to a high prize rate state by the high prize rate increasing means. Is almost certain (claim 3).

In this case, when an opportunity is achieved with respect to the opportunity-preventing prize, the internal winning state is set for that prize. (It is more preferable that winning is ensured). Therefore, there is almost no need to prepare for the next game in preparation for a case where no prize is won, so that the preparation for the next game such as insertion of medals is not wasted and the game can be smoothly advanced. .

For example, when a replay (or another award such as a medal payout) is adopted as such an opportunity prevention target award,
When the internal hit state is set for the replay (or another prize), the opportunity for the replay (or other prize) is almost certainly achieved. In that case, the prize is almost certainly won, so there is almost no need to wastefully prepare for the next game such as inserting medals, and the medals inserted early are returned by winning the replay (or another prize). That waste can be prevented. (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, even if a specific prize, which is a part or all of the above-mentioned prize to be prevented, is in a high prize rate state by the high prize rate increasing means, the prize is not certain, and The state can be continued until winning in a predetermined plurality of games or in any number of games until winning.

Even in a game with a high winning rate, if the number of symbols corresponding to a specific prize is small in each rotating body in the above-mentioned slot machine, for example, even if the player performs the above-described pull-in, the player will be able to play the game. When the shift from when a stop signal is received from any of the operated stop buttons or the like to when a symbol corresponding to a specific prize in an internal hit state (high winning rate state) is displayed at a specific position is outside a predetermined range. , The symbol cannot be displayed at a specific position, and the specific prize cannot be won. Therefore, even if the winning ratio is high, the prize is not certain (for example, 0.5% to 70% or 10% to 60%). Degree of certainty).

For a specific prize in such a case, for example, the flag for setting the internal hit state is not reset until a prize or a plurality of predetermined games is completed, or until the prize is won. The state can be continued until winning in a predetermined plurality of games or in any number of games until winning.

Since the specific prize is an object of the opportunity state prevention means, when an opportunity state occurs, an internal hit state is set for the prize. At this time, since the high winning rate is set by the high winning rate increasing means, the player can know that the rate of winning the prize is increasing. Although it is not certain that the particular prize will be won in the one game, even if the prize is not won, it is known that the internal prize was the internal prize state of the prize, and the internal prize state of the prize is obviously. In other words, the high winning rate state continues until winning in a plurality of predetermined games or in any number of games until winning, so that the expectation of winning in the next game is greatly increased. (2-1) In the gaming machine according to (2), the specific prize is a part of the opportunity prevention target prize, and a prize other than the specific prize among the opportunity prevention target prize is a high winning rate increasing means. Thus, the winning prize can be determined to be almost certain when the winning prize is in the high winning rate state (claim 5).

When a prize other than a specific prize (ie, the certainty prize winning prize) among the prizes to be awarded becomes an opportunity state, the internal winning state is set for the prize, and the high prize rate increasing means is used. A high winning rate state is set, and winning in the game is almost certain. Therefore, there is almost no need to prepare for the next game in preparation for a case where no prize is won, so that the preparation for the next game such as insertion of medals is not wasted and the game can be smoothly advanced. .

When an opportunity arises for a particular prize,
Since the internal winning state is set for the prize and the high prize rate is set by the high prize rate increasing means, the player can know that the prize winning rate is increasing. Even if no prize is won, it is known that the internal hit state for the prize has been reached, and the internal hit state for the prize has to be won in a plurality of predetermined games or until the prize has been won. Since the game is continued in this game, expectations for winning in the next game are greatly increased. (2-2) The gaming machine described in (2) or (2-1) is set to a high prize rate state by the high prize rate increasing means as at least a part of the prize other than the specific prize among the above prize targets for preventing the opportunity. A winning prize, in which a prize is almost certain when the prize is held, and at least a part of the specific prize has an opportunity state of the specific prize even if the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means. When the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means and the specific prize cannot be obtained as an opportunity state, the opportunity state for the predetermined chance prize winning prize is generated at a high rate. There may be provided a first alternative opportunity generating means for causing the prize to not be awarded (claim 6).

Since the specific prize is an object of the opportunity state prevention means, when an internal hit state is set for the prize, the chance of the prize being an opportunity state increases, but the prize state becomes an opportunity state. Even if it does not win,
Sometimes there is no opportunity. That is, even in a game with a high winning rate, if the number of symbols corresponding to a specific prize in each rotating body is small in the example of the above-mentioned slot machine, the player operates When the shift from the time when the stop signal is received by any of the stop buttons or the like to the time when the symbol corresponding to the specific prize in the internal hit state (high winning rate state) is displayed at the specific position is outside the predetermined range, Since the symbol cannot be displayed at a specific position, it may not be possible to obtain an opportunity for the specific prize even in a high winning rate state.

The first alternative opportunity generating means is, for example, whether or not a slot machine (preferable example of a game machine) has three rotating bodies (display means) and achieves a prize condition of an opportunity prevention target prize. In the case where it is determined by a combination of symbols that are fixedly displayed in all three rotating bodies, in the first or second rotating body, there are few symbols corresponding to a specific prize in an internal hit state. ,
If the deviation from the point when the stop signal is received by the stop button operated by the player until the symbol is displayed at the required position cannot be within the predetermined range, the first or second rotating body stops. Stepping motors or the like for driving the first and second or second rotating bodies so as to stop them in a state of displaying a symbol as an opportunity for a predetermined chance of winning a prize before the operation. Is controlled to control the symbol so that the symbol does not stop at the winning position for the third rotating body.

In order to prevent the prize from being awarded in the opportunity state of the certain prize winning prize, for example, in the case of the above-mentioned slot machine, the corresponding symbol in the unstopped rotating body is slightly shifted from the winning position. It is only necessary to stop, and even if the deviation from the time when the stop signal is received by the stop button to the stop of the rotating body is limited within a certain range, it is easy to prevent the winning from occurring.

When the internal win state is set by the internal win setting means and the opportunity state of the specific prize cannot be obtained, the first alternative opportunity generating means raises the opportunity state for the predetermined opportunity certain prize winning prize. Generate at a rate (preferably reliably or almost certainly) and avoid winning the prize.

If an opportunity has been achieved for this particular prize but no prize has been won, the player knows that the internal prize condition for that particular prize has been achieved. In addition, even when a certain opportunity has been established for a certain chance to win, but no winning has been achieved, the player can know that the internal hit state has been reached for the specific prize. Therefore, even if the player does not win this particular prize, the player can know at a high rate or almost certainly that the player has been in an internal hit state for the particular prize. Furthermore, when a certain opportunity is established for the certain chance to win prize, whether the player will win the certain chance to win prize, or the player is in an internal hit state without winning a certain prize. I'm very interested in what you will understand.

Since the internal hit state for the specific prize continues until winning in a plurality of predetermined games or in any number of games until the winning, the internal hit state was found to be the internal hit state. The player has great expectation of winning the prize in the next game. (2-3) The gaming machine according to (2), (2-1) or (2-2), as at least a part of the prize other than the specific prize among the prizes for preventing opportunities, provides a high prize winning means. And a high opportunity prize having a relatively high chance of being in the opportunity state when the opportunity state prevention means is in the inoperative state, and the internal contact state is set by the internal contact setting means for at least a part of the specific prize. Even if the particular prize has been set, it may not be possible to obtain an opportunity state for the particular prize, and if the internal contact state is set by the internal contact setting means for the specific prize, the opportunity state is prevented for a predetermined high opportunity rate prize. There may be provided a second alternative opportunity generating means for disabling the means and preventing the prize from being won (claim 7).

Since the specific prize is subject to the opportunity state prevention means as in the case of the above (2-2), if the internal hit state is set for the prize, the prize is an opportunity. Although the rate of status increases, there is a case where no prize is won even if an opportunity occurs, and there is a case where an opportunity cannot be achieved.

A high opportunity prize having a relatively high chance of being in an opportunity state when the high prize winning means and the opportunity state prevention means are inactive is, for example, a case where each rotating body of a slot machine has the prize. Symbols are evenly distributed, and even if the rotating body is stopped at an arbitrary timing, a relatively high rate (for example, a rate higher than a rate at which an opportunity is obtained in a high winning rate state at least for the specific prize). ) At 1
It means that the symbols on the rotating bodies stopped at the first and second positions are all brought to an opportunity.

The second alternative opportunity generating means is, for example, whether or not a slot machine (a preferred example of a game machine) has three rotating bodies (display means) and achieves a winning condition of an opportunity prevention target prize. In a case where it is determined by a combination of symbols that are fixedly displayed in all three rotating bodies, one or both of the first and second rotating bodies corresponds to a specific prize in an internal hit state. When the number of symbols is small and the shift from the time when a stop signal is received by a stop button or the like operated by the player to the time when the symbol is displayed at a necessary position cannot be within a predetermined range, the first and second symbols are used. For example, one or both of the rotating bodies of the eyes are stopped at a predetermined timing (or any time within a predetermined time) from the time when the stop signal is received, and the third rotating body is awarded a high opportunity award. Shi Bol can be made to control not to stop the winning position. If the specific prize in the internal hit state does not become an opportunity state, the chance of becoming an opportunity state with respect to the high opportunity prize is relatively high, but no prize is won.

In order to prevent the prize from being awarded in the opportunity state of the predetermined high opportunity prize, for example, in the example of the above-mentioned slot machine, the corresponding symbol in the third rotating body is slightly shifted from the winning position. And stop it.

If the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means and the opportunity cannot be obtained for the specific prize, the second alternative opportunity generating means sets the opportunity prevention means for the predetermined high opportunity prize. Since the non-operation state is set, the rate of the high opportunity prize to be in the opportunity state is relatively high.

If an opportunity has been achieved for this particular prize but no prize has been won, the player knows that the internal prize condition for that particular prize has been achieved. In addition, even when a predetermined high opportunity prize is in an opportunity state but is not awarded, the player can know that the internal prize state has been achieved for the specific prize. Therefore, even if the player does not win this particular prize, the player can know at a high rate that the player has been in an internal hit state for that particular prize. In addition, when a chance is reached for a predetermined high opportunity award,
Will the player win the High Opportunity Award?
I am very interested in seeing that you are in a state of winning inside a particular prize without winning.

Since the internal hit state for a specific prize continues until winning in a plurality of predetermined games or in any number of games until winning, it was found that the internal hit state was established. The player has great expectation of winning the prize in the next game. (2-4) In the gaming machine of (2), (2-1), (2-2) or (2-3), winning in the above specific prize gives a relatively large profit to the player. (Claim 8).

When a prize (for example, BB) that gives a relatively large profit to the player by winning is set as a specific prize, the specific prize has an opportunity but no prize or a predetermined opportunity. If an opportunity is reached for a certain winning prize but no prize is won, the player will know that the internal winning state has been reached for that particular prize, thereby further raising expectations for the next or subsequent games. (3) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the above-mentioned opportunity-state preventing means includes:
It is possible to prevent an opportunity state from being set for the opportunity prevention target prize when the internal hit state is not set for all the opportunity prevention target prizes (claim 9).

If the internal hit state has not been set for all the opportunity prevention target prizes, the opportunity prevention for the opportunity prevention target prize is prevented by the opportunity state prevention means. If the internal hit state is set for any opportunity blocking target prize, the winning blocking target prize is set to the high winning rate state by the high winning rate conversion means. Or the winning is almost certain,
The chance of being prevented from becoming an opportunity for other opportunity-blocking prizes is increased or almost certainly or reliably blocked.

Even if the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means, an opportunity preventing object prize that may not be able to enter the opportunity state (especially, an opportunity preventing object prize that can occur at a relatively high rate) Even if the internal hit state is set by the setting means, when the opportunity cannot be obtained for the prize, an opportunity state for the above-mentioned prize is reliably generated at a high rate and the prize is not made to win. If the first alternative opportunity generating means is provided, it is almost or surely prevented that another opportunity-to-be-obtained prize is in an opportunity state.

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Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 10 show a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the processing operation from the start of the game to the setting of the internal hit state. FIGS. 4 to 10 show whether or not the internal hit state and the internal hit state are set as follows. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the reel stop control operation according to the type of award.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the reel stop control operation in the case where all the internal hit target prizes are not in the internal hit state.

FIGS. 5 to 7 are flowcharts showing the outline of the reel stop control operation in the case of the internal hit state in the replay, and FIGS. 5, 6 and 7.
Is related to a stop control operation for the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, respectively.

FIGS. 8 to 10 are flowcharts showing the outline of the reel stop control operation in the case of the internal winning state for BB (prize for starting the big bonus). FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 Is related to a stop control operation for the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, respectively.

The front of the slot machine that the player faces will be described with reference to FIG.

Hit lamps 10 are provided at three locations (left, right, and center) at the upper end.

At a slightly upper portion in the vertical center, three symbol display windows 12 arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction are provided.
At each corresponding position inside the slot machine, three reels 14 are rotatably supported independently of each other about a horizontal rotation axis. Various symbols (pictures of plum, watermelon, cherry, bell, etc., characters of "7", characters of "BAR", characters of "RP", etc., not shown) are formed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14. Are displayed in order at a certain distance in the direction, and any three symbols continuous in the circumferential direction are displayed in the symbol display window 1 when each reel 14 stops.
2 is displayed for each reel 14 at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions. The player can visually recognize these symbols. Each of the reels 14 is rotationally driven and stopped and held by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotational drive unit, not shown).

The symbol display window 12 has three reels 1
4 regarding the three symbols displayed in a stopped state, the number of medals bet in the winning determination (1 to 3).
Line 16 indicating the alignment position that is valid according to the
Five (lines) are drawn. At the left end of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of medals bet is provided. In this example, when the medal bet is one, the lighting of the effective line lamp 18 of "1MEDAL" indicates that the central horizontal line 16 is effective, and when the medal is two, "1MEDAL" Also, the lighting of the two "2MEDALS" effective line lamps 18 indicates that all three horizontal lines 16 are valid. If there are three medals, all the effective lines including the "3MEDALS" effective line lamps 18 are displayed. The lighting of the line lamp 18 causes all lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 to be turned on.
Is shown to be valid. The player sees what symbol is located on each reel 14 on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines the result of the game (whether or not a winning has occurred, and the type of winning award). You can know. The result of the game is also notified by lighting or blinking of the hit lamp 10, sound output from the speaker 20, and the like.

To bet a medal, it is necessary to insert a medal through the medal insertion slot 22 provided at the right part of the upper and lower central part, or to press a BET button 24 when there is a medal reserved in the slot machine. Bet the number. BE
The T button 24 is provided on the left of the medal slot 22.

The reel 1 is located below the effective line lamp 18.
A start lamp 26 (START) that is turned on to indicate that rotation of the four reels 4 is possible is provided, and a start lever 28 for simultaneously starting rotation of the three reels 14 is provided below the BET button 24. Have been.

Below each reel 14, each reel 14 is rotating, and the rotation is stopped by the stop button 30.
There are provided three stop lamps 32 (STOP) that are turned on to indicate that the stop can be performed by pressing. The three stop buttons 30 are provided below the stop lamps 32 so as to correspond to the respective reels 14.

Above the medal insertion slot 22, there is provided a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that there is no medal insertion or holding. Above that, a reserved number display 3
8 (CREDIT) and payout number display 40 (PAYO)
VT).

At the lower end, a medal receiving portion 42 is provided.
A medal payout opening 44 is provided above the central portion, and the speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof.

Next, the outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The control unit 50 controls the execution of the game, the peripheral devices and the like, and the processing for reading and writing various data.
U (central processing unit), RAM, ROM in which programs and various data for executing a game, controlling peripheral devices, and the like are written, and input / output interfaces for connection with peripheral devices (not shown). ), In cooperation with peripheral devices and the like, the internal hit setting means, the high winning rate increasing means, the opportunity state preventing means, the first alternative opportunity generating means, the second alternative opportunity generating means, the winning determination means, and the notification means. And other functions.

The medal insertion lamp section 34a blinks the medal insertion lamp 34 in response to a blink instruction signal given from the control section 50 when medals can be inserted.

The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.

The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time the bet is pressed.

The start lamp section 26a turns on the start lamp 26 in response to a turn-on instruction signal given from the control section 50 when the rotation of the reel 14 can be started.

The start lever 28 outputs a rotation start signal to the control unit 50 when pressed to start the rotation of the three reels 14 simultaneously in a state where the rotation of the reels 14 is possible.

When the reel 14 is rotating and its rotation can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30, the stop lamp section 32a is controlled by a lighting instruction signal given from the control section 50 for each reel 14. Then, each stop lamp 32 is turned on.

The stop button 30 (stop button) is pressed for each reel 14 when stopping the rotating reels 14. Pressing each stop button 30 causes the corresponding reel 14 to stop. The signal is output to the control unit 50.

The effective line lamp section 18a turns on the corresponding effective line lamp 18 according to a lighting instruction signal given from the control section 50 in accordance with the number of medals bet.

The reel section 14a includes three reels 14,
Three stepping motors for rotatingly driving or stopping and holding each reel 14, a driving circuit for driving those stepping motors in response to a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50, and a control unit 50 A reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the device (not shown). The control unit 50
By counting, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received for each rotation of the reel 14, the rotation angle of the reel 14, that is, the position of each symbol can be grasped.

The hit lamp unit 10a turns on or off the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blink instruction signal given from the control unit 50.

The audio output section 52 outputs audio from the speaker 20 according to the audio output signal output from the control section 50.

The reserved number display section 38a displays a number corresponding to the number according to a display signal output from the control section 50 in accordance with the number stored in the control section 50 as the number of medals retained in the slot machine. Hold number display 3
8 is displayed.

The medal payout unit 44a outputs medals corresponding to the number of medals from the medal payout exit 44 according to a payout signal output from the control unit 50 in accordance with the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 in accordance with the result of the game. Pay out.

The payout number display section 40a displays a number corresponding to the number of payouts according to a display signal output from the control section 50 in accordance with the medal payout number calculated by the control section 50 in accordance with the result of the game. Display at 40.

Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3 schematically shows the processing operation from the start of the game to the setting of the internal hit state.

In step S1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted. When the medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is blinking, the medal insertion port 2
When 2 to 1 to 3 medals are inserted, or when one or more medals are reserved and one or more medals are displayed on the reserved number display 38, one or more medals are bet by pressing the BET button 24. Thus, the determination in step S1 becomes Y (YES). Thereby, the start lamp 26
Is turned on, and the activated line lamp 18 is turned on in accordance with the number of inserted medals, and the process proceeds to step S2.

When the start lever 28 is depressed, step S2 becomes Y, and the control unit 50 rotates the three reels 14 simultaneously.

In the next step S3, BB (Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), SB (Single Bonus), Replay (Replay), and other prizes (small items) having relatively small profits for the player In the control unit 50, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not an internal hit has occurred. In this slot machine example, all awards are internal hit target awards. In the lottery, random number sampling is executed, and the obtained sampling value is compared with the data written in the ROM to determine whether or not a win has occurred and the type of the prize (in some cases, a prize rate or a period of a high prize rate is included. )). Further, a lottery by another method is also possible.

[0104] If any of the prizes is won inside the lottery, a flag corresponding to the prize is set. BB
(Big Bonus), that is, so-called BB
(S4), the control unit 50 sets the BB flag (S5). If BB (Regular Bonus), SB (Single Bonus), Replay (Replay), or any other prize (small item) with relatively small profit for the player is not won if BB is not won (S6) The control unit 50 sets flags respectively corresponding to the awards (S7).

Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or by leaving the stop button 30 without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time), the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14. Let it.

In order to win a BB (Big Bonus), the symbol on each reel 14 is displayed on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 as “7-7-
7 ". In addition, for example, in order to win a replay, the symbols on each reel 14 need to be aligned with “RP-RP-RP” on the activated line 16.

In this example of the slot machine, all the awards are internal hit target awards and opportunity prevention target awards, and the awards are that the symbols on the three reels are aligned on the active line 16. It is a condition. One symbol on one of the three reels is activated line 1
6 is a winning condition and two symbols on two reels out of three are activated line 1.
6 is not adopted as a prize winning condition. Therefore, the opportunity is prevented for the opportunity prevention target prize only when two corresponding symbols are located on the activated line 16 when the two reels stop.

When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14, any flag indicating that the internal winning state of any prize such as BB, RB, SB, replay is set. If not (FIG. 4), the control unit 50 stops the reel 14 at a certain timing after receiving a stop signal by pressing the stop button 30 (or leaving for a predetermined time).

However, when the second reel 14 stops at the above-mentioned fixed timing, if any prize (opportunity prevention target prize) is in an opportunity state, the reel 14 is advanced by one frame (symbol 1). Rotate one extra). If any prize still has an opportunity, the reels 14 are repeatedly fed until the opportunity is no longer reached.

That is, when none of the flags corresponding to each prize is set (T1), the first stop button 3 which is pressed first among the three stop buttons 30
When a stop signal is output by pressing (ON) of 0, etc. (T
2) After receiving the stop signal, the control unit 50 stops the corresponding first reel 14 at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately or after a certain delay time) (T3).

Next, the second stop button 30 to be pressed
When the stop signal is output due to the pressing of the reel (T4), the control unit 50 sets the active line 16 on the first reel 14
The upper symbol and the symbol that stops on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 when the stop signal is received are detected, and a combination thereof is detected (T
5).

If there are two symbols for any prize on any one of the activated lines 16 (T6-Y), the second reel 14 is advanced by one frame (T7), and furthermore, step T5
repeat. When there are no two symbols for any of the prizes on any of the activated lines 16 (T6-N), the second reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing (T8).
As a result, for each prize, two symbols are displayed on the activated line 16 on the first and second reels 14.
It is prevented from being in a state of perfection, that is, an opportunity,
Since the player knows that there is no possibility of winning, the player can prepare for the next game such as inserting a medal and smoothly proceed with the game. The prize condition is that one symbol on one of the three reels is located on the activated line 16, and the prize condition is that two symbols on two of the three reels are located on the activated line 16. If the prize is adopted as an internal hit target prize and the prize is not the internal hit of those awards, 1
When stopping the second reel, a similar process is performed to prevent a winning or an opportunity.

Third stop button 3 pressed last
When a stop signal is output due to the pressing of 0 or the like (T9), the control unit 50 sets the active line 1 on the first reel 14 to
6, a symbol on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14, and a symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the third reel 14 when the stop signal is received, are detected. The combination is detected (T10).

If there are three symbols for any prize on any one of the activated lines 16 (T11-Y), the third reel 14 is advanced by one frame (T12), and step T10 is repeated. When there are no two symbols for any prize on any activated line 16 (T11-
N) The third reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing (T13).

Since the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the activated line 16 with the three reels 14 stopped, the process returns to step S1.

When a flag indicating that any of the prizes is in the internal hit state is set (for example, when the internal hit state is set for the replay, the internal hit state is set in FIGS. 5 to 7 and BB). Figure 8
To FIG. 10), the control unit 50 determines the difference between the time when a stop signal is received due to the pressing of the stop button 30 and the like, until the symbol required for winning the prize in the internal hit state reaches the position required for winning. Is within the prescribed stop time, the reel 14 is stopped so that the symbol is displayed at the required position. That is, the symbol is drawn into a required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal hit state is set, the winning rate of the prize is increased or the winning is almost assured to realize the high winning rate state. If it is not within the prescribed stop time, the reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing after receiving the stop signal. If it is likely to be an opportunity for a prize for which the internal hit state is not set (opportunity prevention target prize), the reel 14 to be stopped for the second time is advanced by one frame (extra rotation by one symbol). If the opportunity is still obtained for the opportunity prevention target prize, the reels 14 are repeatedly fed until the opportunity is no longer reached.

In the replay (RP), a large number of symbols "RP" are evenly distributed on each reel, and when an internal hit state is achieved, an opportunity is almost surely achieved (opportunistic certain prize) and a prize is won. When the flag corresponding to the replay (RP) is set, the determination in step U1 of FIG. 5 becomes Y, and the first stop button 30 that is pressed first among the three stop buttons 30 is pressed (ON). When the stop signal is output (U2), the control unit 50 pulls the corresponding symbol “RP” on the active line 16 within the specified stop time after receiving the stop signal on the first reel 14. If the symbol “RP” is within the range where the symbol “RP” can be generated (U3-Y), the symbol “RP” is displayed in the symbol display window 12.
(U4), and the first reel 14 is stopped (U5). If it is not within the prescribed stop time (U3-N), the first reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing after receiving the stop signal (U3-N).
5).

Next, the second stop button 30 to be pressed
When a stop signal is output due to, for example, pressing (U in FIG. 6)
6) In the second reel 14, the control unit 50 determines that the symbol “RP” is within the range in which the symbol (RP) can be drawn on the active line 16 within the specified stop time after receiving the stop signal. At some point (U7-Y), the symbol "RP" is drawn on the active line 16 of the symbol display window 12 (U8), and the symbol on the active line 16 on the first reel 14 and the time when the stop signal is received , A symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 is detected and a combination thereof is detected (U9), and the second symbol “RP” is aligned on the activated line 16 so as to be aligned. Is stopped (U10). This provides an opportunity for a replay. When the stop time is not within the specified stop time (U7-N), the second reel 1 is received at a predetermined timing after receiving the stop signal.
4 is stopped (U10). At this time, the stop position of the second reel 14 may be changed so as not to be in an opportunity state other than the replay (a state in which two other prize symbols are aligned on the activated line).

Third Stop Button 3 Lastly Pressed
When a stop signal is output by pressing 0 (U1 in FIG. 7).
1) On the third reel 14, the control unit 50 determines that the symbol “RP” is within a range in which the symbol (RP) can be drawn on the active line 16 within a specified stop time after receiving the stop signal. At some time (U12-Y), the symbol "RP" is drawn on the effective line 16 of the symbol display window 12 (U13), the symbol on the effective line 16 on the first reel 14, and the symbol "RP" on the second reel 14. The symbols on the activated line 16 and the symbols stopped on the activated line 16 on the third reel 14 when the stop signal is received are detected, and their combination is detected (U14). When there is no winning other than the replay (RP-RP-RP) (U15-N), the third reel 14 is stopped so that three symbols "RP" are aligned on the activated line 16 (U17). When there is a prize other than the replay (RP-RP-RP) (U15-Y), the stop position is changed by feeding the third reel by one frame (U16), and step U
Repeat steps 14 and U15.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 displays the replay symbol “RP” on the activated line 16.
It is determined whether all three have achieved the winning condition (U18). At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of the prize that has been won. When a prize is won, the flag of the re-game is reset, and after the process of the re-game is performed, the process returns to the step S1.

If not within the prescribed stop time, (U12
-N) detecting a symbol on the activated line 16 on the first reel 14 and a symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 when the stop signal is received, and combining them; Is detected (U14), and if there is no winning other than the replay (RP-RP-RP) (U15-N), the third reel is stopped as it is (U17). When there is a prize other than the replay (RP-RP-RP) (U15-Y), the third reel is set to 1
The stop position is changed by sending frames (U16), and step U1 is performed.
Repeat steps 4 and U15.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 displays the replay symbol “RP” on the activated line 16.
It is determined whether or not all three have achieved the prize winning condition (U18). Since no replay is won, the replay flag is reset and the process returns to step S1.

When the third reel 14 is stopped, the control unit 50 also determines the type of the symbol on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 in the case where the prize other than the replay is in an internal hit state. Then, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize that has been won. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of the prize that has been won. If it is determined that there is no winning, step S1
Return to If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal payout unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40 according to the content of the prize. Payout number display section 40
Instruct a. Next, when the prize does not start the special game, the process returns to step S1, and the prize is BB,
If the special game such as RB is to be started, the process is shifted to the special game.
Return to

In the BB (Big Bonus), since the number of symbols "7" on each reel is small, the winning rate in one game cannot be said to be high even if the internal hit state is achieved. When the flag corresponding to BB (big bonus) is set, the determination in step V1 in FIG.
When a stop signal is output by pressing (ON) of the first stop button 30 which is pressed first among the three stop buttons 30 (V2), the control unit 50 controls the first reel 14 If the symbol "7" is within the range in which the symbol "7" can be drawn on the active line 16 within the specified stop time after receiving the stop signal (V3-Y), the symbol "7" is symbolized. The first reel 14 is pulled into the effective line 16 of the display window 12 (V4), and the first reel 14 is stopped (V7). If the stop time is not within the specified stop time (V3-N), the control unit 50 displays the corresponding symbol “RP” on the activated line 16 within the specified stop time after receiving the stop signal on the first reel 14. If the symbol "RP" is within the range that can be pulled in (V5
-Y) The symbol "RP" is drawn on the effective line 16 of the symbol display window 12 (V6), and the first reel 14 is stopped (V7). That is, the replay (RP-
RP-RP) is used as a certain chance to win prize. If the symbol "RP" is not within the specified stop time, (V5-
N), the first reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing after receiving the stop signal (V7).

Next, the second stop button 30 to be pressed
When a stop signal is output due to, for example, pressing (V in FIG. 9)
8) The control unit 50 determines whether or not the symbol “7” is on the activated line 16 on the first reel 14 (V9), and if so, (V9-Y), the second reel 1
In 4, if the symbol “7” is within the range in which the symbol “7” can be drawn on the active line 16 within the specified stop time after receiving the stop signal (V10-Y), the symbol “7” is The symbol is drawn on the activated line 16 of the symbol display window 12 (V11), and the symbol on the activated line 16 on the first reel 14 and stopped on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 when the stop signal is received. The symbols to be detected are detected and their combination is detected (V14), and the second reel 14 is stopped so that the two symbols "7" are aligned on the activated line 16 (V15).

Active line 1 on the first reel 14
If there is no symbol “7” on the reel 6 (V9-N), and if it is not within the specified stop time (V10-N), the control unit 50 receives a stop signal on the second reel 14. The symbol “R” is set within a range in which the corresponding symbol “RP” can be drawn on the active line 16 within the specified stop time.
When there is "P" (V12-Y), the symbol "RP" is drawn onto the effective line 16 of the symbol display window 12 (V12-Y).
13) A symbol on the activated line 16 on the first reel 14 and a symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 at the time of receiving the stop signal are detected, and their combination is detected. Detection (V14), two symbols “RP” are set to the active line 16
Stop the second reel 14 so that it is aligned with the top (V1
5). This results in an alternative opportunity. The symbol "R
P "is not within the specified stop time (V12-
N), the second reel 14 is stopped at a predetermined timing after receiving the stop signal (V15). At this time, the stop position of the second reel 14 may be changed so as not to be in an opportunity state other than the BB or the replay (a state in which two other prize symbols are aligned on the activated line). .

Third stop button 3 pressed last
When a stop signal is output by pressing 0 (V in FIG. 10).
16) The control unit 50 controls the two reels 14 already stopped.
It is determined whether or not two symbols “7” are aligned on the effective line 16 in (V17). If they are aligned (V17-Y), the third reel 14 receives a stop signal. If the symbol "7" is within the range in which the symbol "7" can be drawn on the effective line 16 within the prescribed stop time (V18-Y), the symbol "7" is displayed on the effective line 16 of the symbol display window 12. (V
19) Symbol on active line 16 on first reel 14, active line 1 on second reel 14
6 upon receiving the symbol above and the stop signal
A symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 is detected to detect a combination thereof (V20). If there is no winning other than BB (7-7-7) (V21-N), the symbol “7” is set to the active line 16
The third reel 14 is stopped so that the three reels are aligned above (V23). If there is a winning other than BB (7-7-7) (V21-Y), the stop position is changed by feeding the third reel by one frame (V22), and steps V20 and V21 are repeated. As a result, the replay (RP-RP-RP), which is an opportunity prevention target prize and a chance-winning prize, and other prizes other than BB are prevented.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 displays the BB symbol “7” on the activated line 16.
It is determined whether or not the winning conditions are all achieved (V
24). At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of the prize that has been won. When a prize is won, the BB flag is reset, the BB process is performed, and the process returns to step S1.

When two symbols "7" are not aligned on the activated line 16 of the two reels 14 already stopped (V17-N), and when the symbols are not within the specified stop time (V18-N), the control is performed. The unit 50 includes the first reel 14
, The symbol on the activated line 16 on the second reel 14 and the symbol to be stopped on the activated line 16 on the third reel 14 when the stop signal is received are detected. To detect those combinations (V20). BB (7-
If there is no winning other than 7-7) (V21-N), the third reel is stopped as it is (V23). BB (7-
If there is a winning other than 7-7) (V21-Y), the stop position is changed by sending the third reel by one frame (V22).
Steps V20 and V21 are repeated.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 determines whether or not three re-game symbols “7” are aligned on the activated line 16 to achieve the winning condition (V).
24) Since neither BB nor replay (RP-RP-RP) wins, the process returns to step S1.

However, if two symbols “7” or two symbols “RP” are aligned on the activated line 16 on the first and second reels, the internal hit state is reached for BB (big bonus). Is recognized by the player, and there is great expectation for winning the BB in the next and subsequent games. In the case where two symbols “7” or two symbols “RP” are aligned on the activated line 16 on the first and second reels and no winning is achieved, the control unit 50 outputs an audio output unit. A voice output signal is output to the speaker 52, and in response to this, a voice is output from the speaker 20 to notify the player that the BB (Big Bonus) has been hit inside, that is, the chance of winning the BB has arrived. It can also be notified.

In the replay game (RP), since a large number of symbols "RP" are evenly distributed on each reel, when the high winning rate increase means and the opportunity state prevention means are in the inactive state, the chance state is changed to the opportunity state. Is relatively high (High Opportunity Award). Therefore, in the above, steps V5 and V5 relating to the pull-in of the symbol “RP” on the first and second reels
6, by eliminating V12 and V13, when the BB is in an internal hit state and does not become an opportunity for the BB, a replay game (RP
-RP-RP) can be generated at a relatively high rate, and can not be awarded, and the same effect as described above can be obtained.

[0133]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when an opportunity is achieved with respect to an opportunity-preventing target prize, a prize is expected to be expected or the prize is almost certain, and preparations for the next game are made in case of no prize. Low or no need to do. Even if no prize is won, it is known that the player has been hit inside, so that the game is sharpened, and the expectation of winning in the next game may occur. If any prize does not become an opportunity, no prize will be won, so that the next game such as medal insertion can be prepared and the game can proceed smoothly.

In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, when an opportunity is reached with respect to the opportunity-preventing prize, the winning is almost assured. Therefore, there is almost no need to prepare for the next game in case of no winning, so that the preparation for the next game such as inserting medals is not wasted and the game can be smoothly advanced. .

In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, when a particular prize has an opportunity but has not won a prize,
It turns out that it was an internal hit about the award,
Of course, the internal winning state of the prize continues until the prize is won in a plurality of predetermined games or in any number of games until the prize is won, so that the expectation of winning in the next game is greatly increased.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, when a prize other than a specific prize (that is, a certain chance to win a prize) among the prizes to be prevented from being an opportunity is obtained, the winning in the game is almost certain. Since there is no need to prepare for the next game in case of no winning, there is no need to wastefully prepare for the next game, such as inserting medals, so that the game can proceed smoothly. If an opportunity is reached for a particular prize, it can be understood that the rate of winning the prize has increased. Even if the prize has not been won, it is known that the internal hit state for the prize has been reached, and the internal hit state for the prize has not been won until a prize has been won or won in a plurality of predetermined games. Since the game is continued in any number of games, expectation of winning in the next game is greatly generated.

In the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when a specific prize which is likely to be unable to be an opportunity even if the internal hit state is set is brought into an opportunity but not won, or when a predetermined prize is not won, In the event that an opportunity has been achieved for the certainty prize, but no prize has been won, the player will know that an internal hit has been made for that particular prize, so even if he did not win this particular prize, At a high rate or almost certainly, the player knows that the inside hit state has been reached, and the expectation of winning in the next game is greatly increased. In addition, if a certain opportunity is established for the certain chance to win prize, the player will either win the certain chance to win the prize, or will be in an internal hit state to a specific prize without winning. I'm very interested in what you will understand.

[0138] In the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, when a specific prize which may not be able to be an opportunity even when the internal hit state is set is brought into an opportunity but not won, or when a predetermined prize is not won, If the player has a chance to win the High Opportunity Award but does not win, the player knows that the internal win status was for that particular award,
Even if the player does not win this particular prize, the player will know at a high rate that he has been hit inside,
Expectations for winning in the next game will greatly increase. Also,
If an opportunity is reached for a predetermined high opportunity prize, the player will know that the player will win the high opportunity prize, or that he will be in an internal hit state for a specific prize without winning Or have a strong interest.

In the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, since the player knows that the player has been in an internal hit state for a particular prize, expectations for the next or subsequent games are further increased, and interest in the games is stronger. Attracted.

[0140] In the gaming machine according to the ninth aspect, when the internal hit state is not set for all the opportunistic inhibition target awards, it is prevented that the opportunity inhibition target award is changed to an opportunity state, and any one of the opportunity inhibition target awards is set. When the internal hit state is set for, the chance of being prevented from becoming an opportunity state for the other opportunity prevention target prize is increased or almost certainly or reliably prevented. Therefore, when an opportunity is achieved with respect to the opportunity-prevention target prize, a prize is expected or the prize is almost certain, and there is little or no need to prepare for the next game in case of no prize. Even if no prize is won, since it is almost known that the player has been in the internal hit state, the game will be sharpened, and a prize may be expected in the next game. If any prize does not become an opportunity, no prize will be won, so that the next game such as medal insertion can be prepared and the game can proceed smoothly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation from a game start to an internal hit state setting.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a reel stop control operation when all internal hit target awards are not in an internal hit state.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of a first reel stop control operation when an internal hit state is reached for a replay.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of a second reel stop control operation when an internal hit state is reached for a replay.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of a third reel stop control operation when an internal hit state is reached for a replay.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart schematically showing a stop control operation of the first reel when the internal contact state is reached for BB.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of a stop control operation of a second reel in a case where the internal contact state is reached for BB.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of a third reel stop control operation when an internal hit state is reached for BB.

[Explanation of symbols]

 14 Reel 16 Effective line

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A display device comprising: a plurality of display means capable of displaying various display contents; and display fixing means for causing the display means to display the display contents in a fixed manner, wherein the display means is fixed. A gaming machine that executes a game in which the displayed content achieves a predetermined prize condition and a prize corresponds to the internal prize that is an internal prize that is an all prize or a partial prize. The internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for the prize corresponding to the internal hit condition, and the rate of winning the prize is increased or the prize is almost certainly achieved when the internal hit state is set. Means for increasing the winning rate to a state of a high winning rate, and the prize targeted for blocking opportunities that is all or a part of the target prize for internal hits,
An opportunity state in which the display content fixedly displayed by one or more display means first and the display content fixedly displayed by another display means after the display can achieve a predetermined prize condition can be achieved. A gaming machine, comprising: an opportunity state blocking means for preventing a prize from being made when an internal hit state is not set for the prize. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface, and a plurality of rotatably supported rotators that allow a player to visually recognize one or more of the symbols when the rotation is stopped. A rotation driving means for rotating and driving the rotating body, and a display fixing means for stopping the rotating body which is being driven to fix and display a symbol, and the rotation stopped by the display fixing means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol type and its stop position in the body are a slot machine in which a predetermined winning condition is achieved and a winning is achieved. 3. The prize winning is almost certain when the opportunity prize target prize is a partial prize of all prizes and is set to a high prize winning rate state by the high prize winning rate increasing means. The gaming device according to claim 1. 4. Even if a specific prize, which is a part or all of the above prize targeted for an opportunity, is set to a high prize rate state by the high prize rate increasing means, the prize is not surely won, and the internal hit state becomes a predetermined prize state. 3. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the game is continued until a prize is won in a plurality of games or in any number of games until a prize is won. 5. The above-mentioned specific prize is a part of the above-mentioned opportunity-blocking prize, and among the above-mentioned opportunity-blocking prizes, prizes other than the above-mentioned specific prize are put into a high winning rate state by a high winning rate increasing means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the game is awarded, the game is an opportunity certainty winning prize in which the winning is almost certain. 6. An opportunity certain prize which is almost certain when the high prize winning means is set to a high prize rate state as at least a part of the prize other than the specific prize among the prize targeted for the opportunity prevention. Even if an internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means for at least a part of the specific prize, it may not be possible to obtain an opportunity for the specific prize. When the winning state cannot be set even if the winning state is set, the first alternative opportunity for generating the opportunity state for the predetermined opportunity surely winning prize at a high rate and preventing the prize from being won. The gaming device according to claim 4, further comprising a generation unit. 7. The ratio of an opportunity when the high winning rate increase means and the opportunity state prevention means are not in operation as at least a part of the prize other than the specific prize among the opportunity award target prizes is compared. It has a very high opportunity award, and for at least a part of the specific prize, even if the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means, it may not be possible to obtain an opportunity state of the specific prize. When the internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means for a specific prize,
The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a second alternative opportunity generating means for disabling the opportunity blocking means for a predetermined high opportunity prize and preventing the prize from winning. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the winning of the specific prize has a relatively large profit for the player. 9. An opportunistic state prevention means for preventing an opportunity-free state prize from becoming an opportunity state when no internal hit state is set for all the opportunity-free state prizes. The gaming device according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.