JP6774752B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game.

As a game machine of this type, it is advantageous for a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and can generate a prize according to the display result, and a player depending on the result of the variable display. There are known game machines and the like that can be controlled to a specific state.

For example, some conventional game machines of this type have a function of displaying the result of each game in a history and giving some privilege depending on the combination of the history display (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-252318

However, in the conventional game machine of this type, for example, when the history display required for granting the privilege is obtained, but the other history display required for granting the privilege is not obtained before that. Since the combination of both history displays does not satisfy the conditions necessary for granting the privilege, there is a problem that the player's expectation for the privilege being granted cannot be increased.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is a case where a privilege is given depending on a combination of a plurality of history displays, and a history display necessary for granting the privilege cannot be obtained. Even if there is, it is to provide a game machine that can maintain the player's expectation for the granting of benefits as much as possible.

(1) A gaming machine in which a player plays a game.
A history display means for displaying a history display that can identify whether or not a predetermined event has occurred while the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times.
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when a combination of a plurality of history displays displayed while the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition.
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A delay control means capable of executing delay control that delays the progress of the game is provided.
The predetermined event is that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result and the display result corresponding to the predetermined result is derived.
When the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event is displayed sandwiched between a plurality of history displays indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event by performing the variation display a predetermined number of times , the next variation display When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result to which the privilege can be granted, the delay control is performed, and the display is sandwiched between a plurality of history displays indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event. By changing the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event, the predetermined condition can be satisfied and the privilege can be granted.
The game machine may be configured as follows.
It is a gaming machine (slot machine, pachinko gaming machine) in which players play games.
A history display means (history display area 51c) that displays a history that can identify whether or not a predetermined event (replay winning) has occurred, and
It is provided with a privilege giving means (game control board 40) capable of giving a privilege (AT) when the history display satisfies a predetermined condition (five consecutive replays).
The history display means changes the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event (see FIGS. 15 to 18).

According to such a configuration, at least a part of the history display that does not satisfy the predetermined condition is changed to the history display that satisfies the predetermined condition, so that the player for the privilege even after the history display that does not satisfy the predetermined condition is displayed. It is possible to maintain the expectation of.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined event (replay winning) occurs at any of a plurality of timings (5 games) in which the player can confirm whether or not the predetermined event has occurred.
In the history display means, after the predetermined event occurs at the first timing (third game in FIG. 15), the predetermined event does not occur at the second timing (fourth game in FIG. 15), and the third timing (third game). When the predetermined event occurs in the fifth game of FIG. 15), the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event corresponding to the second timing is changed to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event (FIG. 15). Change in area 2 of the history display area 51c shown in (1).

According to such a configuration, when the predetermined event occurs at the first timing, the predetermined event does not occur at the second timing, and the predetermined event occurs at the third timing, the predetermined event corresponding to the second timing Since the history display indicating no occurrence is changed to the history display indicating the occurrence of a predetermined event, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the privilege even after the occurrence history does not satisfy the predetermined condition. ..

(3) In the game machines of (1) and (2) above
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined event (replay winning) occurs at any of a plurality of timings (5 games) in which the player can confirm whether or not the predetermined event has occurred.
The history display means includes a history display indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred in the history display at the stage where the predetermined plurality of timings have passed (the display result derivation stage of the fifth game in FIG. 15). (Area 2 of the history display area 51c after the fifth game in FIG. 15), the history display indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred is changed to the history display indicating the presence or absence of the predetermined event (shown in FIG. 15). Changes in area 2 of the history display area 51c).

According to such a configuration, when the history display includes the history display indicating the occurrence / non-occurrence of the predetermined event at the stage when the predetermined plurality of timings have passed, the history display indicating the occurrence / non-occurrence of the predetermined event is displayed. Since the history display is changed to indicate the occurrence of a predetermined event, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the stage when the predetermined plurality of timings have arrived.

(4) In the game machines of (1) and (2) above
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined event (replay winning) occurs at any of a plurality of timings (5 games) in which the player can confirm whether or not the predetermined event has occurred.
The history display means is displayed in the history display at a stage (before the progress of the fifth game in FIG. 18) before the final timing of the predetermined plurality of times is reached among the predetermined plurality of times. When the history display indicating the non-occurrence of the predetermined event is included (area 1 of the history display area 51c at the end stage of the fourth game in FIG. 18), the history display indicating the non-occurrence of the predetermined event is displayed for the predetermined event. Change to the history display indicating the occurrence (change in area 1 of the history display area 51c at the end stage of the fourth game in FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, the history display includes a history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of a predetermined event at a stage before the arrival of the final timing of the predetermined plurality of times among the predetermined plurality of timings. In this case, since the history display indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred is changed to the history display indicating the presence or absence of the predetermined event, the player's expectation until the next timing when the player can confirm whether or not the predetermined event has occurred. Can be maintained.

(5) The game machines (1) to (4) above are
A variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped. It is a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving the display result in and generating a prize according to the display result.
Predetermining means (game control board 40) for determining a display result that allows derivation, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Further, a derivation control means (game control board 40) for controlling the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means is further provided.
The predetermined event indicates that the determination result of the prior determination means has become a predetermined result (replay winning).
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result (cherry winning), the history display means changes the history display of the occurrence of the predetermined event to the history display of the occurrence of the predetermined event ( As shown in FIG. 15, the display of the history display area 51c changes in the cherry winning game).

According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result, the history display of the occurrence of the predetermined event is changed to the history display of the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is possible to make the player have expectations for the decision result.

(6) The game machines (1) to (5) above are
A variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped. It is a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving the display result in and generating a prize according to the display result.
Predetermining means (game control board 40) for determining a display result that allows derivation, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A derivation control means (game control board 40) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
A delay control means (game control board 40) capable of executing delay control (freeze effect) that delays the progress of the game over a delay time, and
The identification information corresponding to the predetermined event is displayed on the variable display unit during the delay control period before the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event is changed to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event. Further provided with an effect means (game control board 40) capable of executing the effect (as shown in FIGS. 15 and 18), a replay temporary stop as a result of the pseudo game of the freeze effect).

According to such a configuration, the identification information corresponding to the predetermined event is variably displayed during the delay control period before the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event is changed to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event. Since it is displayed on the section, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the history display changes.

(7) The game machines (1) to (6) above are
A variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped. It is a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving the display result in and generating a prize according to the display result.
Predetermining means (game control board 40) for determining a display result that allows derivation, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Further, a derivation control means (game control board 40) for controlling the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means is further provided.
The predetermined event indicates that the determination result of the prior determination means has become a predetermined result (replay winning).
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result, the history display means displays the history of the occurrence of the predetermined event corresponding to the predetermined result, and does not cause the occurrence of the predetermined event. The history display of the above is changed to the history display in which the predetermined event has occurred (as shown in FIG. 17, the area 1 of the history display area 51c is changed to the replay, and the area 2 is changed to the replay).

According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result, the history of the occurrence of the predetermined event is displayed corresponding to the predetermined result, and the history of the occurrence of the predetermined event is not performed. Since the display is changed to the history display with the occurrence of the predetermined event, the joy of the player when a new predetermined event occurs can be increased.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the pattern combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transitional roll, and the technical matter related to a transitional roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of replay combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of bells. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of history display. It is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the change of the history display and the freeze effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the past history display changes in relation to this history display (when 5 stations are established). This is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the change in the history display and the freeze effect (when the reach of 5 consecutive lines is established). It is a figure for demonstrating the condition 1 to the condition 3 to give a privilege. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the condition 1 to condition 3 to give a privilege.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible.

In the display area 51a, a history display area 51c for displaying the history of the game is displayed. The history display area 51c is divided into five areas so that the history of the results of the past five games can be displayed. In the present embodiment, a privilege is given to the player depending on the combination of the history display. Therefore, the player can pay attention not only to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R but also to the history display area 51c. The history display area 51c may be always displayed, and the display may be switched on / off depending on the setting.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

A medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided in the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9, speakers 53, and 54 for paying out medals are provided in the lower part of the front door 1b.

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when each rotation is stopped, an effect switch 56 for use in the effect, and the like are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay prize is won. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the prize are aligned on the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called breaks) is aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 have a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning is aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and the time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. Further, in the combination column of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easily recognized by the player is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay game grant) is shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning roles with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout number column of BB1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be transferred at the time of winning. Further, "/" indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant. In addition, when the combination of the fall replay symbols stops on the winning line, "replay / plum-replay-replay / plum" stops on the invalid line. Further, when the combination of the special replay symbols stops on the winning line, "black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and eventually when the special replay is not won. It is a combination of symbols that are not stopped on the line of.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition roll, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If the winning upper bell is missed, it will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 occurs.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay winning combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9) and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied (indicated along the arrow in FIG. 8) among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than the time. Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is that the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without missing a prize is the number of medals or medals used to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to a probability that the total number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus ends when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, and the bonus is controlled to RT3. The type of replay drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay drawn).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3 states. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not done, but the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. Weak watermelons include downward-sloping watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as a weak cherry or a bell can be read out at the same time and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the bonus 1 to the bonus 12 have different numbers of determination values. For this reason, bonuses 6 and 12, which are advantages for the player, include the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the same time (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability) when the simultaneous winning combination is won. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the bell (hereinafter, also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle and right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

Further, when the simultaneous winning combination is won, reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, a reel control is performed in which the lower right watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled into the winning line, whereas when a strong watermelon is won, the lower right watermelon is performed. Reel control is performed to prioritize the middle watermelon over either the watermelon or the upper watermelon and pull it onto the winning line. In addition, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to pull the lower cherry onto the winning line, and when the middle cherry is won, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherry onto the winning line. .. This makes it possible to estimate whether the reels 2L to 2R are cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or middle-tier cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and if the expectations for bonus winning or AT winning are different. Can be made.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is changed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical value in the predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit as a random number value when the start switch 7 is operated. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the single combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing of, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins a specific lottery target combination (in this embodiment, the bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2) shown in FIG. If so, the AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. An example in which the specific lottery target combination is a simultaneous winning combination with BB1 and BB2 in the internal lottery will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination, or BB1 or It may include a winning combination that cannot be won at the same time as BB2.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific lottery target combination has been won, AT has been won, AT has been won or not won, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing have been selected by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later. .. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery for the timing to start the AT (the lottery for starting the AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 games, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (the AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that incites AT winning) is executed during 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB winning and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or the AT starts at 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

During AT, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target combination (special replay in the present embodiment) is won. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the additional lottery, it is decided whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, the number of AT games is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

When the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the additional suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing illustrated above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning command, a stop switch / start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and the like to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands, including.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the established internal winning flag, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. To. Based on the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

The operation command of the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The game state command is sent when the game state changes. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and what game the AT start timing is (AT winning). It is a command that can identify the number of games).

The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can identify whether or not the game is a game during AT. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command that can identify the non-AT is sent, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When it is set and the AT is started, a command that can identify the AT is transmitted.

The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game starts. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command capable of specifying 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command capable of specifying 100 is transmitted.

When the sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the winning suggestion effect and its type by the winning suggestion effect lottery, after executing the winning suggestion effect according to the result of the BB lottery / AT lottery at the start of the next game, Notify the results of the BB lottery and the AT lottery.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, a message such as "Sorry!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the BB is won, a message such as "BB confirmed!" Is executed. Is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as "AT confirmed!" And a message such as "100 games won!" That can specify the number of acquired AT games are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The effect to be displayed on 51 is executed, and when BB is won and AT is won, the number of acquired AT games can be specified such as "AT for 100 games after the end of BB!" With a message such as "BB / AT confirmed!" An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a BB prize is won in a BB winning game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the vehicle is in the AT based on the command during the AT, causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect using a background image according to the state, and wins an internal position when the AT is in progress. Execute navigation effect based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games at the time of the previous reception based on the number of AT games command, so that the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning is calculated. Identify and execute the additional suggestion effect.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, a transition result is obtained depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the transition result is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed forever.

In RT1, it shifts to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to win the replay GR1 to 6 and stop the operation in the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay.

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Further, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14). Occasionally, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a shift result is derived and the reel falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, a special replay may win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, a reel other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) is used. When the first stop is made, a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the reel falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the normal replay and the replay GR1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, in order to specify the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navi production is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay.

In RT2, when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell. The production is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT2 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count starts from the next game of the game that has become possible, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the replay GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) as described above. Reel. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the BB has been won, and the player can grasp that the BB1 or the BB2 has been won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is transferred to RT3.

[Freeze production]
The freeze effect will be explained. In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, an effect of delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period may be executed. This is a freeze effect. In the freeze effect, when a start operation is detected, a simulated game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined mode to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination.

[History display]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining changes in the history display. In the present embodiment, a privilege can be added to the player depending on the combination of the display histories of the past five games indicated by the history display area 51c. Here, it will be described that when the display history showing the game result of the normal replay is obtained for five consecutive games, the AT lottery is executed and the AT as an example of the privilege is added according to the lottery result.

As shown in FIG. 6, there are four combinations of normal replays, including those in which all of the left, middle, and right are replays, but in the following explanation, all of the left, middle, and right are "replays" for the sake of simplicity. The combination of is described as a typical example of normal replay. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, there are many types of replays other than the normal replay, but here, there are five display histories showing the game result of the normal replay among the plurality of types of replays. It is assumed that the AT lottery is executed when it is obtained consecutively. Then, for the sake of simplicity, the "normal replay" will be simply referred to as a "replay" or "rip" with respect to the history display.

In FIG. 15, the operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the first game to the sixth game and the display of the history display area 51c corresponding to each game are shown in order from top to bottom.

The frame corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R means the position on the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) of each reel. The "rip" in the frame means a replay symbol, and the "x" means another symbol. The down arrow in the frame means the rotation of the reel. Further, the vertical arrows of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the sixth game indicate the occurrence of freeze, and indicate that the rotation of the reels starts in a mode different from that at the start of the normal game. There is.

The history display area 51c is divided into five areas in which history corresponding to each of the five games can be displayed. In FIG. 15, for convenience of explanation, area numbers 1 to 5 are sequentially assigned from the area on the left side of the history display area 51c to the area on the right side. The history of the latest game is displayed in the leftmost area 1 of the five areas of the history display area 51c, and the history of one game before is displayed in the area 2 on the right side. After that, similarly, the history before 2 games, the history before 3 games, and the history before 4 games are displayed in areas 3, 4, and 5, respectively. When a new game result is obtained when all five areas are filled with the history display, the display history of the original areas 1 to 4 is shifted to areas 2 to 5 one by one, and a new game result is obtained. The result of the game is displayed in area 1. “*” In the history display area 51c indicates a display result (here, other than replay, for example, off) that does not satisfy the condition for granting the privilege.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 15, the games from the first game to the sixth game and the change in the display of the history display area 51c will be described. At the time when the first game is started, the history of "replay" is not displayed in any of the areas 1 to 5 of the history display area 51c. The first game is a replay winning game. After the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to fluctuate, when the result of the replay is obtained through the stop operation of the player, "replay" is displayed in the area 1 of the history display area 51c. Similarly, when the second game and the third game progress and the replay results are obtained in each of them, the "replays" are aligned in the areas 1 to 3 of the history display area 51c.

However, if the replay is not won in the fourth game and the result of the replay is not obtained, the area 1 becomes "*". Then, since it is "* -rip-rip-rip", even if the result of replay is obtained in the remaining one game, the replay history display for five consecutive games cannot be obtained with the history display as it is. In this example, the result of the replay is derived exactly in the fifth game, and as a result, the history display area 51c is called "rip-*-rip-rip-rip", which means "tooth" for "five consecutive replays". It is a disappointing display of "missing". At this stage, in order to intentionally emphasize the regrettable feelings of the player, an effect such as "not 5 consecutive" may be added as shown in FIG.

Then, the sixth game starts. Cherry has won the sixth game. In the present embodiment, the cherry winning is an opportunity for the AT lottery. Therefore, if the display of the history display area 51c before the cherry-winning game is unfortunately missing teeth as described above, the missing teeth portion is changed to "replay" in the cherry-winning game. Establish 5 stations after the fact. As a result, it is possible to provide a player who is once disappointed with a game that is unexpected, and to increase the joy of the player when the five consecutive teams are established after the fact. As the cherry that triggers the AT lottery in this way, all of the middle cherry, the strong cherry, and the weak cherry may be targeted, or only one of them may be targeted.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the history display area 51c is not changed immediately after the start of the cherry winning game, but a freeze effect is obtained and the history display area 51c is changed in association with the effect. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the combination of replays is temporarily stopped as a result of the pseudo game by the freeze effect of the sixth game, and it is suggested to the player in advance that the history display area 51c changes. After that, the history display area 51c is changed to the state of achieving 5 consecutive times. In this way, since the history display area 51c is changed by obtaining the freeze effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being unaware of the change in the history display area 51c. In addition, the player's attention can be drawn to the freeze effect after the history display of "toothlessness", and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the history display area 51c changes, an effect such as "5 consecutive achievements!" May be added. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15, the area where the history changes may be highlighted so that the player can pay attention to it. Further, the history display area 51c may be changed immediately after the start of the cherry winning game without obtaining the effect of freezing.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the change in the history display and the freeze effect. This timing chart corresponds to the sixth game of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the aspect of the history display area 51c at the start stage of the game is a state in which there is a lack of space between the three replays and the replay.

With reference to FIG. 16, when the start switch is turned on, the cherry is won by the lottery of the winning combination at that timing, and the reel starts to fluctuate. However, in order to execute the freeze effect, the reels start to fluctuate in a mode different from the usual one, such as three reels starting to rotate with a time lag. During the freeze effect, the stop operation is disabled. Eventually, the fluctuations of the three reels are temporarily stopped, and the replays are aligned as a result of the pseudo game by the freeze effect. Next, an AT lottery is executed, and as a result, it is decided to add an AT. After that, the missing tooth portion of the history display area 51c is changed to a replay, and the five replays are established. In addition, the reel finishes the temporary stop state, starts simultaneous fluctuation, and the stop operation is enabled after a certain period of time has elapsed.

In addition, although this timing chart shows the case where it is decided to add AT as a result of AT lottery, it may be decided not to add AT as a result of AT lottery. In such a case, the history of the history display area 51c may not be changed. Alternatively, when the cherry winning game is started with the history display area 51c missing teeth, the history display area 51c is changed to the state of 5 consecutive ATs through the freeze effect regardless of the result of the AT lottery. The result of whether or not to be added may be notified to the player at a predetermined timing after changing the history display area 51c to the state of 5 stations. For example, a battle effect is executed in a game (after one game or a plurality of games) after the history display area 51c is changed to a state of five, and it is notified whether or not an AT is added depending on the result of the battle effect. Can be considered.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a case where the past history display changes in relation to the current history display. FIG. 15 described above shows an example in which the state of toothlessness in the history display area 51c changes to five in the sixth game. On the other hand, FIG. 17 is an example in which the state of toothlessness in the history display area 51c changes to 5 consecutive games in the previous 5th game. Therefore, the changes in the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the history display area 51c from the first game to the fourth game are the same as those in FIG. 16, and the description of the fourth game is omitted here.

As shown in FIG. 17, the result of the fifth game is a replay, and the history display area 51c is once "toothless" for "five consecutive replays" called "rip-*-rip-rip-rip". Is displayed. As a player, I am full of regret that I couldn't get all 5 games even though I got a replay in the 5th game. Therefore, when a replay is obtained in the fifth game, not only the replay is displayed in the area of the history display area 51c corresponding to the fifth game, but also the area that was the display part of "toothlessness" is changed to the replay. I will let you. That is, the past history display is changed in relation to the current history display. By performing such control, the degree of attention of the player to the display result of the fifth game can be further improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, after the replay is displayed in the area 1 of the history display area 51c, the history display of the area 2 is changed to the replay after a while, but the replay is displayed in the area 1. At the same time, the display of the area 2 may be changed. Also, when the result of the replay is obtained in the 5th game, the history display of each part is changed to replay not only when there is one "toothlessness" but also when there are multiple parts. You may let it.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment may execute either one of the controls shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 and the control shown in FIG. 17, and may be capable of executing both controls. For example, assuming that both controls can be executed, if the player expects the control of FIG. 17, but the history display does not change to 5 in the fifth game, the player further controls the controls of FIGS. 15 and 16. It will be something you can expect from.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the change in the history display and the freeze effect. The aspect shown in FIG. 18 differs from the aspect shown in FIG. 17 mainly in two points. One is not to change the display of the history display area 51c to 5 stations of replay, but when 3 stations are established and no replay is obtained after that, the history display is changed to replay and 5 stations as a whole. It is a point to change to 4 stations, which is one step before. The other is that instead of executing the freeze effect in the cherry-winning game, the freeze effect is executed in the game following the cherry-winning game.

The first to third games shown in FIG. 18 are the same as those in FIG. 17, and the description thereof will be omitted here. The fourth game is a cherry winning game. Therefore, the result of the replay cannot be obtained, and the continuity of the replay of the history display area 51c is interrupted at this point. As a result, the display of the history display area 51c becomes "* -rip-rip-rip- *", and the replay ends in three consecutive steps. In other words, since the 4 stations, which are one step before the 5 stations, were not established, the reach is not formed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect such as "not reach" may be added.

However, since the fourth game was a cherry-winning game, the next fifth game will be the target of freeze production. Then, the freeze effect is executed in the fifth game, and the replay is temporarily stopped as a result of the pseudo game. Then, in response to this, the history display of the area 1 that has hindered the reach of the history display area 51c is changed to a replay, and the reach is formed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect such as "reach!" May be added. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 18, since the display of the history display area 51c changes from the state in which the four stations one step before the five stations of the replay are not established to the state of the four stations, the five stations are established for the player. You can have a sense of expectation for.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the conditions 1 to 3 for granting the privilege. Further, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing specific examples of conditions 1 to 3 for granting benefits. In FIGS. 15 to 18 described above, the condition for granting the privilege is satisfied when the five replays are aligned in the history display area 51c. However, such a condition is not limited to the five replays. In FIGS. 19 and 20, five replays are shown as condition 1, and conditions 2 and 3 are shown as examples of other conditions.

Since [Condition 1] has been described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18, the description will not be repeated here.

[Condition 2] is that a plurality of winning histories by a specific combination, for example, two or three, have been obtained in five games. FIG. 20 shows four specific examples of the condition 2. The explanation will be given in order from the top.

The first is an example on the condition that two or more watermelon winning histories have been obtained regardless of the locations of areas 1 to 5. In FIG. 20, the history of watermelons is displayed in areas 1 and 3, but if the result of the game corresponding to area 1 is not watermelon, the freeze effect as shown in FIG. 16 in the next game is produced. After the watermelon is temporarily stopped, the history display of the area 1 is changed to the watermelon.

The second is an example on the condition that two or more cherry winning histories have been obtained regardless of the locations of areas 1 to 5. In FIG. 20, the history of cherries is displayed in areas 1 and 4, but if the result of the game corresponding to area 1 is not cherries, the freeze effect as shown in FIG. 16 in the next game is produced. After the cherry is temporarily stopped, the history display of the area 1 is changed to the cherry.

The third is an example on the condition that one or more winning histories of cherries and watermelons are obtained regardless of the locations of areas 1 to 5. In FIG. 20, the history of the cherry is displayed in the area 1 and the history of the watermelon is displayed in the area 4. However, if the result of the game corresponding to the area 1 is not the cherry, as shown in FIG. 16 in the next game. After temporarily stopping the cherry with the freeze effect, the history display of the area 1 is changed to the cherry.

The fourth is an example on the condition that two or more watermelons and one or more cherries are obtained regardless of the locations of areas 1 to 5. In FIG. 20, the history of watermelon is displayed in area 1, but if the result of the game corresponding to area 1 is not watermelon, the next game is accompanied by a freeze effect as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping the watermelon, the history display of the area 1 is changed to the watermelon.

[Condition 3] is an example on the condition that a replay, a bell, a watermelon, a cherry, and a so-called chance eye are obtained regardless of the order. In FIG. 20, the history of replay is displayed in area 1, but if the result of the game corresponding to area 1 is not replay, the next game is accompanied by a freeze effect as shown in FIG. , After temporarily stopping the replay, the history display of the area 1 is changed to the replay.

Opportunity can be set in various ways. For example, when a single winning combination with only one payout and a bonus are won in duplicate, either a single winning combination, a bonus winning, or a loss occurs depending on the timing of the stop operation. In that case, it is conceivable to set either one of the winning and losing of the one-card combination as a chance eye. In this case, both the winning and losing of the single-card role function as a roll suggesting the possibility of "missing the bonus".

As the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, any one or more of the above conditions 1 to 3 may be adopted.

[Application to bullet game machines]
An example in which the history display technique described as the present embodiment is applied to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko game machine will be described. In a pachinko gaming machine having a variable display device whose display state can be changed, a plurality of types of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the variable display device, and depending on the result, an advantageous state typified by a jackpot can be obtained. Be controlled. There are various types of display results of the variable display device, such as big hits, misses, and small hits. In addition, the display results of those types can be further classified into a plurality of types according to the combination of the aligned symbols. Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an area similar to the history display area 51c. The area may be displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display screen that displays the variable display unit of the variable display device, or may be displayed on a display screen different from the screen that displays the variable display unit. In any case, the history is displayed in each area of the history display area according to the display result of the variable display device, and if the combination of the history display becomes a specific combination, a privilege is given to the player. As a privilege, for example, it is conceivable to display an effect image of a special character on the screen. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a specific reach effect is performed by a special character.

By the way, as in the case described with reference to FIG. 16, when “toothlessness” occurs in the history display on the pachinko gaming machine, the history display of the toothless part is displayed on the premise that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Change to a history display that establishes a specific combination. As a predetermined condition, a starting port that triggers a change in the variable display device, or a ball winning a prize in a specific winning opening other than that can be considered. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping as much as possible because the so-called reserved memory number is full.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the addition of the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT is illustrated. This is an example of value that directly affects the medal payout rate. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect with voice on liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in a predetermined state is exemplified for a slot machine, but it may be an advantageous state for a player. This is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is narrower than usual. At the same time, it does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins is performed for a predetermined period. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be in a state of improving the enjoyment of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or not winning the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of the ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to the AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
As the above embodiment, a slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The board and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and the board alone or the board and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine equipped with a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

(1) In the example shown in FIG. 16, the freeze effect is executed in the current game in which the cherry is won. However, as shown in FIG. 18, instead of performing the freeze effect in the game in which the cherry is won, the freeze effect may be executed in the next game.

(2) As an example of the history display to which the privilege is given, the normal replay has been described as an example, but any one of the replays other than the normal replay, for example, the bell replay and the special replay shown in FIG. One or more may be adopted as the history display to which the privilege is given. In addition, only a specific combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) may be targeted among a combination of a plurality of types of normal replay symbols.

(3) With reference to FIG. 16, when it is decided to add an AT, a notification to that effect may be given immediately after that, and when the temporarily stopped symbol starts re-variation, a notification to that effect is given. May be good. Alternatively, after the temporarily stopped symbol starts re-variation, the notification may be made at any timing of the first to third stop operations.

(4) In FIG. 20, as [Condition 3], an example is shown on the condition that the replay, the bell, the watermelon, the cherry, and the so-called chance eye are obtained regardless of the order. However, even if all of these five history displays are not complete, or even if any one of them is complete, there may be a possibility that ATs will be added by the AT lottery. In that case, it is desirable that the expectation of winning the AT increases as the number of those history displays increases. For example, when there is one history display, the expectation is set to 0% or a specific value exceeding 0%, the expectation is increased as the number of history displays increases, and when there are five history displays, the expectation is expected. The degree shall be 100% or a value less than 100%.

(5) The number of areas in the history display area 51c is not limited to five, and may be two or more. Further, the arrangement of the areas of the history display area 51c does not have to be in a horizontal row. For example, a plurality of areas may be arranged vertically and horizontally in a rectangular shape, and the history may be displayed in order in each area according to a certain rule. For example, if a plurality of areas are arranged in a square shape, a plurality of areas arranged on one of the two diagonal lines are used as effective lines, and a predetermined combination of history displays is completed there, there is a possibility of winning an AT. May be good.

(6) The simulated game during the freeze effect may be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. For example, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 16, it is assumed that the combination of symbols is temporarily stopped a plurality of times during the freeze effect, and when the replay result is obtained at least once, the history display area 51c is displayed. As shown in FIG. 16, it may be changed so that five replays are established. Alternatively, when three of the five areas of the history display area 51c are other than the replay and only two are replays, the history display other than the replay changes to the replay every time the replay is temporarily stopped in the pseudo game of the freeze effect. You may do so. The freeze effect is not limited to the one executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but when the first stop operation is performed or the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

(7) In the history display area 51c, as shown in FIGS. 15, 17, and 18, the area of the history display area 51c that should be noted so that the player can easily confirm the establishment status of the five replays. The frame portion may be highlighted.

(8) As shown in FIG. 15 or FIG. 18, the freeze effect is executed in the cherry winning game or the next game of the winning game, triggered by the cherry winning, and thereby the history display area that hinders the granting of benefits. The history display of 51c was changed. In other words, the change in the history display that hinders the granting of benefits is conditional on winning the cherry. However, a role other than cherry, for example, a history display that hinders the granting of benefits may be changed on condition that a bonus is won.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 51a display area, 51c history display area, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine where players play games.
A history display means for displaying a history display that can identify whether or not a predetermined event has occurred while the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times.
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when a combination of a plurality of history displays displayed while the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition.
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A delay control means capable of executing delay control that delays the progress of the game is provided.
The predetermined event is that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result and the display result corresponding to the predetermined result is derived.
When the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of the predetermined event is displayed sandwiched between a plurality of history displays indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event by performing the variation display a predetermined number of times , the next variation display When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result to which the privilege can be granted, the delay control is performed, and the display is sandwiched between a plurality of history displays indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event. A gaming machine that satisfies the predetermined conditions and can be granted the privilege by changing the history display indicating the occurrence or non-occurrence of a predetermined event to the history display indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event.

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