JP2004154280A - Gaming machines and programs - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine is provided which enables a player to easily select a desired game even when a state favorable to the player has ended.
A game condition input means for inputting a game condition desired by a player when playing a game, and a game control based on an input result of the game condition input by the game condition input means. The slot gaming machine 10 provided with specification value changing means for changing a plurality of specification values set within a certain range as a control condition when performing the game is a state in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player according to the result of the game. A game state shifting means for shifting to a game state, and a game state shifting to a state advantageous to the player by the gaming state shifting means, and when the state advantageous to the player ends, the specification value changing means. And specification value change selecting means for controlling the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values.
[Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot gaming machine, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, in a gaming machine, a game in which a game medium to be given to a player is returned in accordance with a game result based on a game medium such as an inserted game ball or a game medal (hereinafter, referred to as a medal) is performed. An effect that enhances the player's expectation and increases the pleasure of the game is performed.
[0003]
As such a gaming machine, for example, a slot machine having a reel stop button, a so-called pachislot gaming machine is known. In general, a pachislot machine is a mechanical fluctuation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a display window on the surface or an electrical fluctuation display that displays a symbol on a reel on a screen. The variable display device is provided with a predetermined combination of symbols.
[0004]
The game of this pachislot gaming machine is first started when a player inserts a medal. Then, in response to the start operation of the player, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby causing the symbols to be variably displayed. The changed symbols stop the rotation of each reel automatically after a certain time or by the stop operation of the player. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out medals.
[0005]
Then, even if the ratio of the inserted game medium and the returned game medium, that is, the so-called return rate, is the same, the game characteristics differ depending on the returned game medium, which is a factor for entertaining the player. For example, even if the return rate is the same, various game properties are provided based on various settings such as “low risk / low return” and “high risk / high return”.
[0006]
However, in the conventional gaming machines, the jackpot transfer probability, payout, and the return rate are set in advance by the administrator of the game arcade, so that the player can determine the jackpot transfer probability and payout. It was not possible to provide detailed services to each of the players. In addition, the probability, the return payout, and the return rate can be changed by a changeover switch provided inside the gaming machine, but the player himself cannot switch.
[0007]
Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-347042 proposes a gaming machine capable of switching a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control of a jackpot transition probability and a return payout based on a player's operation. As a result, detailed services can be provided to each of the players (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-347042 A (pages 7-9, FIG. 11)
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a gaming machine, the game desired by the player is not clear simply by setting the jackpot transition probability and the return payout based on the operation of the player, and the service for each of the players is extremely high. Not a small one. That is, it is not possible for the player to determine what factors set the jackpot transfer probability, the return payout, and the return rate based on the jackpot transfer probability and the return payout alone.
[0010]
For example, a player who wants to play a long time game and a player who wants to play a short time game have different jackpot transition probabilities and return payouts. In addition, a player who wants to play a game by putting in a small amount of game media and a player who wants to play a game by putting in a lot of game media have different jackpot transition probability and return payout.
[0011]
In addition, after the game state shifts to a state that is advantageous to the player such as a big bonus or a regular bonus, which will be described later, when the state that is advantageous to the player ends, the player's feelings change, accumulation of fatigue, and the like. Therefore, the player may change the game time or the number of game media inserted. In other words, the jackpot transition probability and the return payout may differ between the player before the state advantageous to the player and the player after the state advantageous to the player.
[0012]
Such a variety of factors overlap, the jackpot probability and the payout must be determined, but in practice, the jackpot transition probability and the payout are set to be significantly different from the game desired by the player. It can happen. In particular, in the case where the gaming state has shifted to a state advantageous to the player and then the state advantageous to the player has ended, the jackpot transition probability and the return payout desired by the player may not be set. We cannot provide very detailed services.
[0013]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily select a desired game.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a condition different from each of the plurality of specification values, and a player inputs a desired game condition when playing a game. And changing the plurality of specification values in accordance with the input result of the game condition input by the game condition input means and the game condition input means in accordance with the content of the input game condition. Specification value changing means, wherein the specification value setting means sets the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions, and sets a game state according to a game result. A game state shifting means for shifting to a state advantageous to the player, and a state in which the game state is shifted to an advantageous state for the player by the gaming state shifting means. Is the above specification value change Characterized by comprising a specification value change selection means for controlling to select whether to change the plurality of specifications to the player, the by.
[0015]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
[0016]
(1) A gaming machine including specification value setting means for setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range, wherein each of the plurality of specification values is Are different conditions, a game condition input means for inputting a game condition desired by a player when playing a game, and the plurality of game conditions based on an input result of the game condition input by the game condition input means. Specification value changing means for changing the plurality of specification values according to the contents of the input game condition, wherein the specification value setting means changes the specification values by the specification value changing means. A gaming machine for setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions, a gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player according to the game result, and the gaming state transition means, The gaming state is available to the player If the state favorable to the player is ended after the state is shifted to the normal state, the specification value for performing control to allow the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values by the specification value changing means. A gaming machine comprising: a change selecting unit.
[0017]
According to the invention described in (1), "the game state shifting means for shifting the game state to a state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game, and the gaming state advantageous to the player by the game state shifting means. After the transition to the state, if the state favorable to the player is terminated, the specification value change is performed to control the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values by the specification value changing means. Selection means ", without directly changing the specification value itself, a game condition different from the specification value, that is, a condition that is restricted when a player plays a game (such as an inserted amount, play time, etc.). ) And desired conditions (such as the type of special game to be played) can be easily specified, based on game conditions in which game conditions can be easily specified. Settings can be made. Therefore, a suitable game can be provided to the player without changing the gaming machine.
[0018]
In addition, after the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player such as a sharp jackpot state, when the state advantageous to the player ends, it is selected whether or not to change the specification value each time. As a result, a game in which various settings can be enjoyed can be provided.
[0019]
Further, after the state advantageous to the player is finished, various game conditions can be set after taking into account the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value, etc., so that the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value This makes it possible to make a setting suitable for the player according to the situation, etc., and is simple.
[0020]
As a result of this selection, it is possible not only to make settings suitable for the player, but also to maintain the previous settings or initialize the settings.
[0021]
(2) The specification value changing means according to (1), wherein the specification value changing means changes another specification value while maintaining a reduction rate, which is one of the plurality of specification values, constant. Gaming machine.
[0022]
According to the invention described in (2), "the specification value changing means changes another specification value while maintaining the reduction rate, which is one of the plurality of specification values, constant". Even if the player himself / herself inputs game conditions different from the specification value, even if the specification value is determined, the return rate is not changed. Can be provided.
[0023]
For example, the number of redemptions actually returned differs between a setting that tends to be “high risk and high return” and a setting that tends to be “low risk and low return”. Since there is no difference in the ratio between the number of inputs and the return rate, that is, the return rate, it is possible to change the playability without changing the preset return rate.
[0024]
(3) A program for causing a computer to execute a specification value setting step of setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range, the program comprising: Are different from each other, based on a game condition input step for inputting a game condition desired by a player when playing a game, and a game condition input result input in the game condition input step. Changing the plurality of specification values according to the contents of the input game condition, and causing the computer to execute the specification value setting step. Is a program for setting, as control conditions, the plurality of specification values changed in the specification value changing step, A game state transition step of transitioning the game state to a state advantageous to the player in accordance with, and the game state transition step changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player, and then the game state transitions to a state advantageous to the player. When the state is ended, the computer executes a specification value change selection step of performing control for causing the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values in the specification value change step. And the program.
[0025]
According to the invention described in (3), "a game condition input step for inputting a game condition that is different from each of the plurality of specification values and is desired by the player when playing a game, A specification value changing step of changing the plurality of specification values based on an input result of the game condition input in the game condition input step, in accordance with the contents of the input game condition; Is executed by the computer, and the specification value setting step is to set the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing step as control conditions. Without changing, game conditions different from the specification values, that is, conditions (restricted amounts, play time, etc.) and desired conditions (type of special game desired to be performed) when the player plays the game. For) the game conditions such as can be determined indirectly specifications based on the game condition that can be easily specified, it is possible to optionally and conditions set by the player. Therefore, a suitable game can be provided to the player without changing the gaming machine.
[0026]
In addition, after the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player such as a sharp jackpot state, when the state advantageous to the player ends, whether or not to change the specification value each time is determined. Is selected, and a game in which various settings can be enjoyed can be provided.
[0027]
Furthermore, the state advantageous to the player ends, and thereafter, various parameters can be set in consideration of the remaining time, the input value, the return value, and the like, so that the remaining time, the input value, the return value, and the like can be set. Can be set appropriately for the player according to the condition, and the operation is simple.
[0028]
As a result of this selection, it is possible not only to make settings suitable for the player, but also to maintain the previous settings or initialize the settings.
[0029]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot game machine, and an embodiment using a plurality of mechanical rotating reels as a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols required for the game will be described. The invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to various types of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, medal gaming machines, card gaming machines, and the like.
[0030]
[Configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG.
[0031]
The housing 12 that covers the outer periphery of the slot machine 10 includes a main body 11 and a door 13. A rectangular display window 14 is provided on the front surface of the housing 12 forming the entire slot gaming machine 10.
[0032]
Inside the housing 12, three reels 26L, 26C, 26R each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof are rotatably provided. Each of these reels 26L, 26C, 26R is provided so as to be visible through the display window 14 described above. Further, the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are rotationally driven via the display window 14 so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R move from top to bottom, as described later. . Then, when the rotation of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is stopped, the symbols drawn on the three outer peripheral surfaces are stopped per reel through the display window 14 so as to be visually recognized.
[0033]
A display device 30 is provided below the display window 14. The display device 30 is a liquid crystal display, and displays various images such as a notification image of a game content and an effect image for entertaining a player, as described later.
[0034]
In addition, the display device 30 is provided with a touch sensor 56 (see FIG. 14), which enables various operations.
[0035]
A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 28 is provided below the display device 30, and a medal insertion slot 31 is provided on the upper right side thereof. Further, a 1-BET switch 20 is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the pedestal portion 28 so that only one of the already inserted medals is subjected to a game bet by one push operation. A 2-BET switch 22 for targeting only two of the medals to be bet on the game, and a maximum number of medals that can be used for one game among the medals already inserted. And a maximum BET switch 24 for setting the target.
[0036]
When the player operates the 1-BET switch 20, as shown in FIG. 2, out of the three visually recognizable symbols on each of the three reels, only the winning line L1 composed of a combination of the symbols in the center is displayed. (Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is effective for the determination of the game result is referred to as an “effective line”). When the 2-BET switch 22 is operated, in addition to the above-mentioned activated line, a combination of upper symbols or a combination of lower symbols among three visually recognizable symbols of each of the three reels. The pay line L2A and the pay line L2B are added to form a total of three pay lines.
[0037]
Further, when the maximum BET switch 24 is operated, when three or more medals have already been inserted, an upper symbol on the reel 26L, a central symbol on the reel 26C, A winning line L3A composed of a combination of lower symbols on 26R and a winning line L3B composed of a combination of a lower symbol on the reel 26L, a central symbol on the reel 26C, and an upper symbol on the reel 26R. All five added pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are activated. Each of the pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B will be described later. However, when the number of remaining medals is two, only three of the five winning lines L1, L2A and L2B, and the number of remaining medals is one. In the case of a sheet, only L1 of the five pay lines is activated. The activated pay line is notified to the player by displaying the fact on the side of the display window 14.
[0038]
By pushing these BET switches 20, 22, or 24, the above-mentioned winning line is activated according to the pushed BET switch.
When the player presses the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24, the game can be started.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 32 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28 so as to be tiltable. When the player tilts the start lever 32, the rotation of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above is started simultaneously.
When the three reels 26L, 26C, 26R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are variably displayed on the display window 14.
[0040]
When the rotation speed of the above-mentioned three reels 26L, 26C, 26R reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R described later by the player becomes effective.
[0041]
Three reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R are provided at the center of the front surface of the base 28. The reel stop button 34L corresponds to the reel 26L, the reel stop button 34C corresponds to the reel 26C, and the reel stop button 34R corresponds to the reel 26R. When the player presses the reel stop button 34L, the reel 26L stops. When the player presses the reel stop button 34C, the reel 26C stops, and the player presses the reel stop button 34R. When operated, the reel 26R stops.
[0042]
On the left side of the start lever 32, a payout button 36 is provided. When the player pushes the payout button 36, the inserted medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 38 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 40.
[0043]
Above the medal receiving portion 40, a sound transmission opening 42 for outputting a sound emitted from a speaker (not shown) housed inside the housing 12 to the outside of the housing 12 is provided. I have.
[0044]
FIG. 3 shows a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R described above. Twenty-one symbols are drawn on each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and include "blue 7", "red 7", "BAR", "plum", "watermelon", "replay", and "cherry". It is composed of symbols. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “01” to “21”, and is stored as a data table in a ROM 108 described later. The symbol row drawn on each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is driven to rotate so as to move in the direction of the arrow. Then, when the symbol when the rotation of each reel is stopped becomes a winning symbol, a predetermined amount of medals is paid out.
[0045]
In particular, when a predetermined winning combination is achieved, there is a case in which a gaming state (bonus game) having better conditions than a normal state is provided for a predetermined period without ending one payout of medals. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a “Big Bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) capable of performing a game that gives a relatively large profit to a player a predetermined number of times, a game that gives a relatively small profit to the player. There is a winning combination that can be performed a predetermined number of times (referred to as a regular bonus, hereinafter referred to as “RB”).
[0046]
Further, in the pachislot gaming machine, the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed along the activated line performs an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"), and the lottery result, the stop operation timing of the player, Is determined based on That is, in order for a prize in which medals, coins, etc. are paid out to be established, a prize is won by the above-described internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal prize”), and the internally-prized prize (hereinafter, “internal The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of "winning combination") can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal prize is won, a prize cannot be established if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad.
[0047]
The table shown in FIG. 4 shows the symbol combination of each winning combination and the payout number corresponding thereto. In addition, this table is a case where the game is played with three cards, excluding the accessory.
[0048]
By arranging the symbol combination "plum-plum-plum" along the activated line, the winning of "small part of plum" is established. When the player wins the "Plum's Small Role", ten medals are paid out. Similarly, when "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is lined up, the winning of "watermelon small part" is established and one medal is paid out.
[0049]
The "cherry small role" differs depending on the location where the cherry stopped, and when the cherry stopped in the middle stage of the left reel, the winning of the "medium cherry small role" was established and two medals were paid out. When the cherry stops on the upper or lower row of the left reel, a winning of "Small Cherry Cherry" is established and four medals are paid out.
[0050]
“RB” is a combination of symbols arranged along an active line when the BB is operating, except when the combination of symbols arranged along the activated line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” except during the BB operation. When it is "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay", the state shifts to the RB gaming state (so-called "JACIN"). The number of payouts is 15 when the BB is not operating, and 6 when the BB is operating. Also, in this RB gaming state, 15 medals can be obtained by betting one medal to complete the symbol combination "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay" of the "casings". It is a game state that is easy to hit this character. The maximum number of games that can be played in one "RB gaming state" (this is referred to as "RB game possible number") is twelve. Also, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as “the number of RB game prizes possible”) is up to eight. That is, the “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches twelve or the number of winnings reaches eight.
[0051]
The “RB gaming state” corresponds to one aspect of the “state advantageous to the player” described in the claims.
[0052]
When "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" or "red 7-red 7-red 7" is arranged along the activated line, a BB winning is established, and 15 medals are paid out and the next medals are paid out. The game state of the game is “BB game state”. One BB ends when the normal game state during BB has been played for 30 games, or the game has shifted to the RB game state three times and the third RB ends.
[0053]
This “BB gaming state” also corresponds to one aspect of “a state advantageous to the player” described in the claims.
[0054]
When the combination of the symbols arranged along the activated line is “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “BAR-Replay-Replay”, except during the BB operation and the RB operation, the winning of the “replay” is To establish. When the winning of the re-game is established, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.
[0055]
FIG. 5 conceptually shows a probability lottery table group used for determining an internal winning combination. A probability lottery table is selected from the probability lottery table group according to various conditions. Here, the conditions include a game state such as a BB game state and an RB game state, the number of inserted medals, a return rate and a game condition set by a player, as described later.
[0056]
As an example of the probability lottery table, a probability lottery table T during a general game _S3 Is shown in FIG. Where T _S3 "S3" indicates that the number of inserted medals is three. As the number of inserted medals increases to two or three, the probability of occurrence of each prize increases. Each of the probability lottery tables has a random number range of 0 to 16383, and an internal winning combination is determined using one numerical value extracted from numerical values in this range.
[0057]
FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the hit request flag. The hit request flag is used when a predetermined internal winning combination is carried over to the next game and thereafter. In the present embodiment, RB and BB are carried over if no prize is won in the internally won game. In addition, the other internal winning combinations disappear when no winning is achieved in the internally won game. In other words, if the internal winning combination other than BB and RB is not won in the internally won game, the right to win the internal winning combination will be extinguished, but the internal winning combination of BB and RB will continue until winning. The right to win the internal winning combination is not extinguished.
[0058]
Specifically, 00H is stored in the storage area of the hit request flag, that is, if nothing is set, and if an internal winning combination other than BB and RB is internally won, the hit request flag is kept at 00H. Then, when 00H is stored in the storage area of the hit request flag, 20H is stored when BB is internally won, and 10H is similarly stored when RB is internally won. Then, since the hit request flag is held until a prize is won, the right to win the BB and RB can be carried over to the next game and thereafter. When the hit request flag is other than 00H and the BB or RB is internally won, the hit request already stored is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM (random access memory) while being maintained. Is added to the internal winning number (BB stock number or RB stock number) of the bonus.
[0059]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are tables showing the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group. Here, the gaming state is classified according to whether or not the hit request flag is set and whether or not the bonus operation is being performed. The normal game state is a state in which the hit request flag is not set, and is also expressed as a normal game. The BB internal winning state is a state in which 20H is stored in the hit request flag when the probability lottery process is performed, and is also expressed as a normal gaming state during the BB internal winning. The RB internal winning state is a state in which 10H is stored in the hit request flag when the probability lottery process is performed, and is also expressed as a normal gaming state during the RB internal winning. BB operation is a state in which a big bonus game is being played, and is also expressed as a BB normal game state. RB operation is a state in which a regular bonus game is being played, and is also expressed as an RB gaming state.
[0060]
The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables referred to for performing reel stop control. The stop table indicates information having information for controlling a reel stop position. In the present embodiment, the stop operation position and the stop control position are shown in a one-to-one relationship. However, other than this, a search is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined winning combination can be stopped or not. Here, a stop table including information for performing such a stop control method may be expressed as a stop table.
[0061]
When the spinning reels are controlled to stop, first, one stop table group is selected based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Then, one stop table is selected from the stop table group, and stop control is performed based on the stop table.
[0062]
Here, when "all winning combinations winning non-satisfaction stop table group" is selected, stop control is performed so that no winning combinations are established on the activated line. Then, when any other item is selected, stop control is performed so that the corresponding winning combination can be won, but the winning is not always guaranteed. In the reel control according to the present embodiment, since the reel can be rotated so as to slide up to four frames, counting from the symbol for which the stop operation has been performed, when there is no symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range. , Stop control is performed at a position where no winning combination is established. For example, when the “watermelon winning possible stop table group” is selected, the watermelon symbol does not exist at every fourth frame on the reel arrangement, so that if the stop operation position is not an appropriate position, it is impossible to win. It has become.
[0063]
FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the winning combinations that are likely to be won for the internal winning combinations in each game state when the stop control is performed based on the stop table group illustrated in FIG. 8 or 9. By selecting the stop table group as shown in FIG. 8 or 9, it is possible to prevent BB and RB from winning in the normal game state.
[0064]
Next, the stop table used will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop table shows a "stop operation position" and a "stop control position" for each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. The stop operation position is represented by the code number of the symbol located on the pay line L1 when the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R provided corresponding to the respective reels 26L, 26C, 26R are operated. is there.
[0065]
The “stop control position” is represented by a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the pay line L1 when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in the present embodiment, the so-called “number of sliding frames” is set to a maximum of four frames. For example, during the rotation of the right reel 26R, when the "blue 7" of the code number "08" reaches the position of the pay line L1, when the reel stop button 34R is operated, the "plum" of the code number "12" is operated. Is stopped and displayed at the position of the pay line L1 to stop the right reel 26R.
[0066]
Here, FIG. 11 shows an example of the stop table included in the re-game winning achievable stop table group. In FIG. 11, the “stop control position” of the left reel 26L is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “08”, “13”, or “18”. The symbol arranged below the symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay” or “BAR”.
[0067]
In FIG. 11, the "stop control position" of the center reel 26C is one of the code numbers "03", "08", "12", "16" or "19". The symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”.
[0068]
In FIG. 11, the “stop control position” of the right reel 26R is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. The symbol arranged above one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”.
[0069]
As described above, when the replay-winning-possible-stop table shown in FIG. 11 is used for the stop control of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “Replay-Replay-Replay” is performed along the winning line L3B. "BAR-Replay-Replay". In other words, the winning of the re-game is always established.
[0070]
FIG. 12 shows an example of the stop table included in the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table group. This table determines whether or not to be used when the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table group is selected by the selection table of FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 in the game internally won in the replay. Here, the stop control positions of the left reel 26L and the center reel 26C with respect to the stop operation positions are the same as those shown in FIG.
[0071]
In FIG. 12, the “stop control position” of the right reel 26R is one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “11”, “15” or “19”. The symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”. "Replay" is not arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers.
[0072]
As described above, when used in the stop control of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R by the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table shown in FIG. 12, "Replay" or “BAR” is stopped and displayed, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the center and right display windows 14C and 14R. That is, when the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table is used for the stop control, the winning of the replay will not be realized.
[0073]
[Gaming machine board configuration]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the housing of the slot gaming machine. FIG. 13 shows the slot gaming machine 10 with the door 13 opened.
[0074]
As shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine 10 includes various devices and various control boards (not shown).
[0075]
In addition, a return rate setting switch 72 is provided inside the housing 12, and the return rate is set in advance based on the operation of a staff at the game arcade. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the return rate can be set to six levels, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the return rate may be set to a plurality of levels.
[0076]
[Configuration of control unit of gaming machine]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG.
[0077]
The above-described start lever 32 is connected to an interface circuit group 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104. The start start signal issued from the start lever 32 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output a data signal or an address signal to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a CPU) 106.
[0078]
It should be noted that the "CPU 106" is one of the "specification value setting means", "game condition input means", "specification value changing means", "game state transition means", and "specification value change selecting means". It corresponds to what constitutes a part.
[0079]
The reel circuit stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R, the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, the maximum BET switch 24, and the payout button 36 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102 described above. The signals emitted from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0080]
Further, to the interface circuit group 102, a medal counter 52 and a medal passage sensor 54 are also connected. The signals emitted from these counters and sensors are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0081]
Furthermore, the interface circuit group 102 is provided with a touch sensor 56. By touching the display device 30, a touch signal including the position of the touch and the like is supplied.
[0082]
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the overall flow of the slot machine 10.
[0083]
Further, the program in the present embodiment specifically includes the following.
[0084]
(A) A program for causing a program to execute a “specification value setting step of setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions for performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range”.
[0085]
(B) A program for causing a program to execute "a game condition input step for inputting a game condition which is different from each of the plurality of specification values and is desired by a player when playing a game". .
[0086]
(C) "Specification value for changing the plurality of specification values based on the input result of the game condition input in the game condition input step according to the content of the input game condition. A program that causes a program to execute a "change step."
[0087]
(D) A program for causing a program to execute a “game state transition step of shifting a game state to a state advantageous to a player according to a game result”.
[0088]
(E) "After the gaming state is shifted to a state advantageous to the player by the gaming state shifting step, if the state advantageous to the player is terminated, a plurality of specifications are determined by the specification value changing step. For causing the player to select whether or not to change the value.
[0089]
Step (A) sets the plurality of specification values changed in the specification value changing step as control conditions.
[0090]
By executing such a program, after the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player such as a sharp jackpot state, when the state advantageous to the player ends, the specification value is set each time. Is changed, and it is possible to provide a game in which various settings can be enjoyed.
[0091]
Further, after the state advantageous to the player is finished, various game conditions can be set after taking into account the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value, etc., so that the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value This makes it possible to make a setting suitable for the player according to the situation, etc., and is simple.
[0092]
Further, the ROM 108 stores data of a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the player operates the start lever 32, initial data for executing a control program, and an image displayed on the display device 30. Data and audio data for audio emitted from the speaker 46 are stored.
[0093]
Further, the RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the above-described control program.
[0094]
It should be noted that the "ROM 108" includes one of the "spec value setting means", "game condition input means", "spec value changing means", "game state transition means", and "spec value change selecting means" described in the claims. It corresponds to what constitutes a part.
[0095]
The “RAM 110” is one of “specification value setting means”, “game condition inputting means”, “specification value changing means”, “game state transition means”, and “specification value change selecting means” described in the claims. It corresponds to what constitutes a part.
[0096]
The CPU 106 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 112 and a dividing cycle 114 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 116 and a sampling circuit 118 for generating random numbers to be sampled. As means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be performed on an operation program of the CPU 106 based on a program stored in the ROM 108.
In that case, the random number generator 116 and the sampling circuit 118 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.
[0097]
A motor controller 122 for driving the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is also connected to the input / output bus 104.
[0098]
Further, a motor drive circuit 124 is connected to the motor control device 122.
The motor drive circuit 124 is connected to stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R for driving each of the three reels 26L, 26C, 26R described above. Each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R is provided inside three reels 26L, 26C, 26R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R become the rotation centers of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. The reels 26L, 26C, 26R are provided on the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R.
[0099]
The random number generator 116 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 118 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 32 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random numbers sampled in this manner and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 108. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop table group” and the “stop table” included therein.
[0100]
After the rotation of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R is calculated, and the calculated value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 110. A reset pulse is obtained from the reels 26L, 26C, 26R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 106 via the motor drive circuit 124. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the calculated value of the drive pulse calculated in the RAM 110 is cleared to “0”. As a result, in the RAM 110, the calculated values corresponding to the rotation positions within one rotation of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are stored.
[0101]
A symbol table is stored in the ROM 108 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number is sequentially provided for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R based on the rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated, and provided in correspondence with each code number. And a symbol code indicating the symbol that has been assigned.
[0102]
Further, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 108. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left reel 26L, the center reel 26C, and the right reel 26R, and when performing a winning check after stopping all the reels.
[0103]
When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 106 controls the operation signal transmitted from the motor drive circuit 124 at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R; Based on the selected “stop table”, a drive control command to stop and control the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is sent to the motor drive circuit 124.
[0104]
The drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 124 via the motor control device 122, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R. Note that the drive control command also includes a command for a rotation speed, and controls the rotation and stop of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R, and also controls the rotation speed.
[0105]
By controlling the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R as described above, the CPU 106 can control the rotation and stop of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R and also control the rotation speed.
[0106]
Each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel, and the rotation angle position sensor detects the rotation angle position of the reel. The circuit 126 is connected. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is output from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 126 and is converted into a predetermined signal. Supplied to
[0107]
The CPU 106 can specify a symbol that is visually displayed to the player via the display window 14 from the supplied rotation angle position.
[0108]
The input / output bus 104 is also connected to a lamp drive circuit 128 for driving the illuminated lamp 44, and the CPU 106 drives the illuminated lamp 44 to light up according to the game state.
[0109]
Further, a speaker driving circuit 130 for driving the speaker 46 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the speaker driving circuit 130. . By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 46.
[0110]
Furthermore, a display control device 134 for controlling image display on the display device 30 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The display device 30 is connected to the display control device 134. As will be described later, the CPU 106 reads data and the like stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the display control device 134 so that an image is displayed on the display device 30.
[0111]
[Table description]
The “table for determining the probability lottery table” as shown in FIG. 15 is recorded in the ROM 108. The probability lottery table in the “table for determining the probability lottery table” as shown in FIG. 15 includes the “game conditions” input by the operation of the player and the “return rate” set by the return rate setting switch 72 described above. , Is determined by In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is configured to keep the return rate constant.
[0112]
Here, the "game conditions" are set based on the operation of the player, and specifically include the number of game media inserted, the game time, the game medium return target, and the like. This value is a combination of the number of game media inserted, the game time, and the game medium return target. When the game condition is not set, "-" is substituted as shown in FIG.
[0113]
As an example, if FIG. 15 is a “table for determining a probability lottery table” when three medals are inserted during a general game, the number of insertions is in the range of “A1” to “A2”, and the return rate is If the setting of the setting switch 72 is “1” and other settings are not made, the probability that the number of insertions is “A1 to A2”, the game time is “−”, and the return target is in the item of “−” The probability lottery table (T) in which the setting of the return rate setting switch 72 is “1” from the lottery table. _S3-1100 ) Is selected.
[0114]
Further, there may be a plurality of game conditions, for example, the number of inputs is in the range of “A1” to “A2”, the game time is in the range of “B5” to “B6”, and the return target Is in the range of “C1 to“ C2 ”, and the setting of the return rate setting switch 72 is“ 1 ”, the number of insertions is“ A1 to A2 ”, the game time is“ B5 to B6 ”, and the return is Among the probability lottery tables in which the target is in the item of “C1 to C2”, the probability lottery table (T _S3-1115 ) Is selected.
[0115]
FIG. 16 shows a probability lottery table (T _S3-1333 ), Probability lottery table (T _S3-1515 ) And probability lottery table (T _S3-1115 ) Is shown as an example.
[0116]
Probability lottery table (T _S3-1333 ) And probability lottery table (T _S3-1515 ), The probability lottery table (T _S3-1333 ) Than the probability lottery table (T _S3-1515 In), the winning probability of the internal winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” is set lower, while the winning probability of the internal winning combination of “BB” and “RB” is higher.
[0117]
As a result, the probability lottery table (T _S3-1515 ) Is selected, the probability lottery table (T _S3-1333 ) Is more likely to win "BB" and "RB" than when ")" is selected. However, when it is not possible to win "BB" or "RB", there is a low possibility that a winning combination other than "BB" and "RB" will be won, and there is a risk that the coins in possession will suddenly disappear.
[0118]
Therefore, when the setting of the return rate setting switch 72 is the same “1”, the number of inputs is “A3 to A4”, the game time is “B3 to B4”, and the return target is “C3 to C4”. When the number of inputs is set to “A5 to A6”, the game time is set to “B1 to B2”, and the return target is set to “C5 to C6”, the tendency of “high risk and high return” becomes more remarkable, It is possible to satisfy a demand of a player who desires a high risk / high return game.
[0119]
On the other hand, the probability lottery table (T _S3-1333 ) Is selected, the probability lottery table (T _S3-1115 ) Is selected, it is unlikely to win "BB" and "RB", but on the other hand, it is likely to win a winning combination other than "BB" and "RB". There is no danger of sudden disappearance, and it is possible to provide the player with a game having a tendency of “low risk / low return” to the player.
[0120]
In the present embodiment, the “table for determining the probability lottery table” during the general game is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other BB internal winnings, RB internal winnings, BB There is a “table for determining the probability lottery table” during the operation and the RB operation, but the description thereof is omitted here.
[0121]
Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of providing the desired gaming performance of the player by determining the probability lottery table according to the gaming conditions, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the BB may be determined according to the gaming conditions. By increasing or decreasing the maximum number of games, the number of possible RB games, or the number of possible RB games in the medium general gaming state, and by increasing or decreasing the number of transitions to JACIN in the general BB gaming state, the payout is changed. Gaming machine that can provide a player with desired gaming properties. Further, the gaming machine may be capable of providing a desired gaming property of a player as a result of changing the payout by increasing or decreasing the number of payouts at the time of winning according to game conditions.
[0122]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a circuit of the display control device 200 described above.
[0123]
The interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204, and the image display command issued from the main control circuit 100 is supplied to the input / output bus 204 via the interface circuit 202. The input / output bus 204 inputs and outputs a data signal or an address signal to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a CPU) 206.
[0124]
A ROM (read only memory) 208 and a RAM (random access memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a display control program for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the display device 30 based on an image display command issued from the main control circuit 100. On the other hand, the RAM 210 stores flags and variable values used in the above-described programs.
[0125]
Further, an image data processor (hereinafter, referred to as VDP) 212 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The VDP 212 is a processing device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the display device 30.
[0126]
The above-described VDP 212 includes a video RAM 214 for storing image data according to an image display command issued from the main control circuit 100, a background image data, an operation image data, a character image data, and the like. An image data ROM 216 for storing image data is connected. Further, a driving circuit 218 that issues a driving signal for driving the display device 30 is also connected to the VDP 212.
[0127]
The CPU 206 described above reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 208, and stores image data to be displayed on the display device 30 in the video RAM 214 in response to an image display command issued from the main control circuit 100. . The image display command issued from the main control circuit 100 includes a display command such as a background display command, an operation image display command, and a character display command.
[0128]
As described above, the image data ROM 216 stores image data for operation, character image data of a character such as a moving object displayed as an effect screen, and image data such as background image data constituting the background of the display device 30. Store the data.
[0129]
The above-described operation image data includes image data necessary for displaying a mode in which an image performs a series of operations on the display device 30.
[0130]
Next, FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing the concept of image data generated in the video RAM 214 described above.
[0131]
As shown in FIG. 18, the size of the image data generated in the video RAM 214 by the screen display command (hereinafter, referred to as a screen image region R1) is set to be larger than the display region R2 displayed on the display device 30. ing. In FIG. 18, the screen image area R1 indicates an area surrounded by a solid line, and the display area R2 indicates an area surrounded by a broken line. With this setting, the image to be displayed on the display device 30 can be smoothly scroll-displayed.
[0132]
When the operation image display command is issued from the main control circuit 100, the VDP 212 reads out the image data of each of the images D1 to D3 indicating the operation image data as the identification information image from the image data ROM 216, and then displays the image data. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position where the operation image is to be displayed on the device 30.
[0133]
When a character display command is issued from main control circuit 100, VDP 212 should read the image data of each of character images C1 to C3 from image data ROM 216 and then display the character image on display device 30. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position.
[0134]
Furthermore, when a background display command is issued from the main control circuit 100, the VDP 212 reads the image data of the background image B1 from the image data ROM 216, and then moves the display device 30 to a position where the background image is to be displayed on the display device 30. The read image data is arranged at the corresponding position in the video RAM 214.
[0135]
After generating the image data in the video RAM 214, the VDP 212 reads out only the image data stored in the display area R2 from the video RAM 214, and supplies this to the drive circuit 218 as a display signal. As described above, an image to be displayed on the display device 30 can be smoothly scroll-displayed by displaying an image for each frame and changing the display position of the image.
[0136]
[Screen display example]
By recording the image data on the video RAM 214 as described above, the image is displayed on the display device 30 and the game proceeds. A display example of an image displayed in this game is as shown in FIG.
[0137]
The display device 30 is different from each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and is used as a sub-screen of a slot game.
[0138]
In addition, the display device 30 displays “game control content screen”, and “1. insertion upper limit setting”, “2. game time setting”, and “3. return target setting” are displayed in the lower column of the display. Are displayed.
[0139]
By selecting each of “1. upper limit setting”, “2. game time setting”, and “3. return target setting”, a menu is selected and images as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 are displayed. It will be.
[0140]
In the upper limit setting screen displayed when “1. Upper limit setting” shown in FIG. 20 is selected, a upper limit image, a numeric keypad image, and various operation button images are displayed as shown in FIG. Have been.
[0141]
When the player touches the numeric keypad image, the actual insertion amount is displayed in the insertion upper limit image. Then, when the player touches the “enter button”, the inserted amount is set. By touching the "return button", the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.
[0142]
On the game time setting screen displayed when “2. Game time setting” shown in FIG. 19 is selected, a game time image, a numeric keypad image, and various operation button images are displayed as shown in FIG. Have been.
[0143]
The actual game time is displayed on the game time image by the player touching the numeric keypad image. Then, when the player touches the “enter button”, the game time is set. By touching the "return button", the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.
[0144]
On the return target setting screen displayed when “3. Return target setting” shown in FIG. 19 is selected, as shown in FIG. 22, a return target image, a numeric keypad image, and various operation button images are displayed. Have been.
[0145]
When the player touches the numeric keypad image, the actual return target is displayed on the return target image. Then, when the player touches the “enter button”, the return target is set. By touching the "return button", the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.
[0146]
In this embodiment, “1. Upper limit setting” and “3. Return target setting” are set by money. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sets the number of game media. You may. In this case, the ratio or the like indicating the lending amount per game medium, that is, the “cash-up rate”, which is set in each of the game arcades, changes, so that the input amount and the like are prevented from changing. . Also, even when setting the amount of money, it is possible to eliminate the error by inputting the data indicating the "cash-out rate" at the game arcade. In the present embodiment, the "cash rate" is treated as a predetermined value.
[0147]
[Operation explanation of gaming machine]
A subroutine for controlling the slot gaming machine 10 described above is shown in FIGS. The subroutine shown in FIG. 23 is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the slot gaming machine 10 which has been executed in advance.
[0148]
In the following, it is assumed that the slot gaming machine 10 has been started in advance, the variables used in the CPU 106 described above have been initialized to predetermined values, and the slot machine 10 is operating normally.
[0149]
[Main control processing routine]
First, as shown in FIG. 23, an input specification value setting process (step S11) is executed. In this process, the CPU 106 sets the specification value based on the operation of the player, as described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.
[0150]
Next, a game content control process is executed (step S12). In this process, the CPU 106 controls the game content, which is the main purpose of the game, as described later. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0151]
[Input specification value setting processing routine]
In the input specification value setting processing routine called in step S11, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not various settings have been made (step S21). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that various specification values positioned in the RAM 110 have been set, the process proceeds to step S22, and if it is not determined that various specification values have been set, This subroutine ends.
[0152]
Specifically, in this process, when the “OK” button in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22 is operated, it is recorded in the RAM 110 as selection data including the determined items, contents, and the like.
[0153]
Next, it is determined whether to set the number of inputs (step S22). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the number of insertions should be set based on the selection data positioned in the RAM 110, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S23. Transfer processing to
[0154]
Next, the input number setting process is executed (step S23). In this process, the CPU 106 records the input number setting data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.
[0155]
Next, it is determined whether to set a game time (step S24). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the game time is to be set based on the selection data positioned in the RAM 110, the process proceeds to step S25, and if it is not determined to set the game time, the process proceeds to step S26. Transfer processing to
[0156]
Next, a game time setting process is executed (step S25). In this process, the CPU 106 records the game time data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.
[0157]
Next, it is determined whether a return target is set (step S26). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the return target is to be set, the process proceeds to step S27; otherwise, the CPU 106 proceeds to step S28.
[0158]
Next, a return target setting process is executed (step S27). In this process, the CPU 106 records the target return data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.
[0159]
Next, a table reference process is executed (step S28). In this process, the CPU 106 refers to the “table for determining the probability lottery table” recorded in the ROM 108 based on the insertion number data, game time data, and target return data positioned in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S29.
[0160]
Next, a probability lottery table setting process is executed (step S29). In this process, the CPU 106 records the probability lottery table determined based on the “table for determining the probability lottery table” referred to in the process of step S28 in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0161]
[Game content control processing routine]
As described above, in the game content control processing routine called in step S12, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S41). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S42, and if it is not determined that a medal has been inserted, the subroutine ends.
[0162]
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the BET switch has been performed (step S42). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the BET switch has been operated, the process proceeds to step S43. If it is not determined that the BET switch has been operated, the CPU 106 ends the present subroutine. The BET switch includes a 1-BET switch 20, a 2-BET switch 22, and a maximum BET switch 24.
[0163]
Next, it is determined whether or not the start lever 32 has been operated (step S44). In this process, when the CPU 106 determines that the start lever 32 has been operated, it determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (step S45). Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of the one game monitoring timer set in step S48 described later. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the previous game, the game start waiting time is consumed (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47.
If it is not determined that the start lever 32 has been operated, the present subroutine is terminated.
[0164]
Next, the CPU 106 extracts random numbers for lottery (step S47). Specifically, a random number is extracted from the range of 0 to 16383. Subsequently, the CPU 106 sets a one game monitoring timer (step S48), and performs a game state monitoring process for determining the current game state (step S49). Next, a probability lottery process is performed (step S50). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 106 determines the random number value extracted in the process of step S47, the current game state determined in the game state monitoring process, and the “table for determining the probability lottery table” in step S29 described above. The internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table, as described above, a random number value to be internally won for each winning combination is predetermined.
[0165]
Next, a stop table for stopping the reels is selected (step S51). This is performed by selecting a group of stop tables as shown in FIG. 8 or 9 and selecting a stop table as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 from the group. Then, after the pseudo winning flag is generated (step S52), a start command is transmitted to the speaker drive circuit 130 and the display control device 134 as a transmission process at the start of the game (step S53).
[0166]
Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the reel stop button is "ON" (step S54). When the reel stop button is "ON", the process proceeds to step S56, and the reel stop button is turned "OFF". In the case of, the process moves to step S55. In the process of step S55, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". When the value of the automatic stop timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S56, where the value of the automatic stop timer is set to "0". If it is not "0", the process moves to step S54. In the process of step S56, the number of sliding frames is determined from the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotation position of the reel at the time of the stop operation), the selected stop control table, and the like. Then, the reel is rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in the processing of step S56 (step S57).
[0167]
Then, it is determined whether or not all the reels have stopped (step S58). If all the reels have stopped, the process proceeds to step S59. If not all the reels have stopped, the process proceeds to step S51. Move on to processing. Next, the CPU 106 performs a winning search process (step S59). The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination based on the stop state of the symbols on the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. Here, the “flag” refers to a memory portion for storing “winning” and “losing” data of a winning lottery result in the control device.
[0168]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S60). If the winning flag is normal, the process proceeds to step S62, and if the winning flag is not normal, an illegal error is displayed ( Step S61), the processing is interrupted.
[0169]
(Payout process)
Next, a payout process is executed (step S62). In this process, the CPU 106 calculates the number of payouts based on the type of combination determined in the process of step S62. Then, the CPU 106 supplies a drive signal to the hopper drive circuit 132 based on the number of payouts, and the hopper drive circuit 132 receiving the drive signal causes the hopper 136 to execute payout of medals. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.
[0170]
Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the player is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (step S63). If the player is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, the CPU 106 performs a game number check process (step S64). In the BB gaming state, the number of occurrences of the RB gaming state, the number of games in the BB gaming state during the BB, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked in the number-of-games checking process.
In the case of the RB gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked in the gaming number check processing.
[0171]
Next, it is determined whether the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends (step S65). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or whether the number of games is 30 in the BB general gaming state. Judge. If it is an RB gaming state other than the BB gaming state, it is determined whether the number of winnings is eight or the number of games is twelve. If it is the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S66. If the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has not ended, this subroutine ends.
[0172]
[Game state monitoring process]
FIG. 28 shows the gaming state monitoring processing performed in step S49. First, it is determined whether or not a bonus operation is being performed (step S81).
When the bonus operation is being performed in this determination, the CPU 106 stores the respective states (that is, the BB operation or the RB operation) in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S82), and returns the processing.
[0173]
If it is determined in step S81 that the bonus operation is not being performed, it is determined whether the hit request flag is 10H, that is, whether the RB flag is being carried over (step S83). If it is determined in this determination that the hit request flag is 10H, the CPU 106 stores that the current gaming state is RB internal winning in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S84), and returns the processing.
[0174]
If it is determined in step S83 that the hit request flag is not 10H, it is determined whether the hit request flag is 20H, that is, whether the BB flag is being carried over (step S85). If it is determined in this determination that the hit request flag is 20H, the CPU 106 stores that the current gaming state is BB internal winning in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S86), and returns the processing.
[0175]
If it is determined in step S85 that the hit request flag is not 20H, the current game state is a general game, and the CPU 106 stores that the current game state is a general game in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S85). S87), and returns the processing.
[0176]
The game state determined in this game state monitoring process is a game state to be referred to when performing the probability lottery and reel stop control to be performed later. As described above, the game state is determined by determining whether the bonus flag has been carried over before performing the probability lottery and the reel stop control. It can be distinguished from the loss inside. In addition, a process of determining a game state or the like indicating that a re-game has been won may be separately performed.
[0177]
[Probability lottery processing routine]
FIG. 29 shows the probability lottery process performed in step S50. First, it is determined whether the BB operation or the RB operation is being performed (step S101). When the current gaming state is BB operation or RB operation, the CPU 106 determines the “BB operation probability lottery table” or the “RB operation probability lottery table” determined by the “table for determining the probability lottery table”. , To determine an internal winning combination (step S103), and store the determined internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S104).
[0178]
If it is determined in step S101 that the current game state is not BB operation or RB operation, the CPU 106 determines the “general game probability lottery table” determined by the “table for determining the probability lottery table” or The internal winning combination is determined by performing a lottery based on the “BB internal winning probability lottery table” or the “RB internal winning probability lottery table” (step S102), and the determined internal winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 110. (Step S104).
[0179]
Next, it is determined whether the internal winning combination stored in step S104 is BB or RB (step S105). In this determination, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is BB or RB, when the internal winning combination is BB, 1 is added to the number of BB stocks when the internal winning combination is RB, and 1 is added to the number of RB stocks when the internal winning combination is RB. It is stored (Step S106), and the process proceeds to Step S107. If the internal winning combination is not BB or RB in step S105, the process is returned as it is.
[0180]
In the process of step S107, it is determined whether or not the hit request flag has already been set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is winning inside the bonus.
In this determination, if the hit request flag has already been set, the process is returned as it is, but if the hit request flag has not been set, 20H is set to the hit request flag if the internal winning combination is BB. , RB, the hit request flag is set to 10H, and the CPU 106 stores the hit request flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S108). Then, the number of bonus stock for which the hit request flag is set is subtracted (step S109).
[0181]
[Probability lottery table change processing routine]
FIG. 31 shows a probability lottery table change processing routine performed when it is determined in step S65 that the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended.
[0182]
First, a notification / selection screen display process is executed (step S121). In this process, the CPU 106 displays an image as shown in FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.
[0183]
Next, it is determined whether or not the player has selected to change the game condition (step S122). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the change of the game condition has been selected, the process proceeds to step S123. If the CPU 106 does not determine that the change of the game condition has been selected, the CPU 106 ends the present subroutine.
[0184]
Specifically, in this process, when the “OK” button in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22 is operated, it is recorded in the RAM 110 as selection data including the determined items, contents, and the like.
[0185]
Next, it is determined whether to change the number of inputs (step S123). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines to change the number of inputs based on the selection data positioned in the RAM 110, the CPU 106 shifts the process to step S124, and if not determines to change the number of inputs, the CPU 106 proceeds to step S125. Transfer processing to
[0186]
Next, the input number changing process is executed (step S124). In this process, the CPU 106 records the input number data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S125.
[0187]
Next, it is determined whether to change the game time (step S125). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the game time is to be changed based on the selection data positioned in the RAM 110, the process proceeds to step S126. If it is not determined that the game time is to be changed, the process proceeds to step S127. Transfer processing to
[0188]
Next, a game time change process is executed (step S126). In this process, the CPU 106 records the game time data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S127.
[0189]
Next, it is determined whether or not the return target is to be changed (step S127). In this process, when the CPU 106 determines that the return target is to be changed, the process proceeds to step S128, and when it is not determined that the return target is to be changed, the process proceeds to step S129.
[0190]
Next, a return target change process is executed (step S128). In this process, the CPU 106 records the target return data positioned in the RAM 110 based on the selection data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S129.
[0191]
Next, a table reference process is executed (step S129). In this process, the CPU 106 refers to the “table for determining the probability lottery table” recorded in the ROM 108 based on the insertion number data, game time data, and target return data positioned in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S130.
[0192]
Next, a probability lottery table change process is executed (step S130). In this process, the CPU 106 records the probability lottery table determined based on the “table for determining the probability lottery table” referred to in the process of step S129 in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0193]
By performing the processing of steps S47 to S66, steps S81 to S87, steps S101 to S109, and steps S121 to S130, the above-described gaming machine “changes the gaming state according to the result of the game. When the gaming state is shifted to a state advantageous to the player by the gaming state shifting means for shifting to a state advantageous to the player, and the state advantageous to the player is terminated by the gaming state shifting means, And a specification value change selecting means for controlling the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values by the specification value changing means. After transitioning to a gaming state favorable to the player, if the favorable state for that player ends, the specification value can be changed without directly changing the specification value itself. Game conditions different from the above, that is, when a player plays a game, easily specify game conditions such as restricted conditions (amount of money to be played, play time, etc.) and desired conditions (a type of a special game to be performed, etc.). It is possible to indirectly select whether or not to change the specification value based on the game condition that can be performed, and it is possible to provide a game in which various settings can be enjoyed.
[0194]
Further, after the state advantageous to the player is finished, various game conditions can be set after taking into account the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value, etc., so that the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value This makes it possible to make a setting suitable for the player according to the situation, etc., and is simple.
[0195]
Note that, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine performs an operation for setting details by the touch sensor 56, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an operating unit such as a switch may be provided.
[0196]
Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of changing the specification value including the payout in the jackpot game in the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, not only the payout in the jackpot game in the gaming machine, The gaming machine may be capable of changing the specification value including the payout.
[0197]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is configured to maintain the return rate constant using a table for determining the probability lottery table as shown in FIG. 15, but the present invention is not limited to this. The reduction rate may not be kept constant. In this case, it is preferable that the reduction rate before the change is less than 100% and the reduction rate after the change is less than 100%.
[0198]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, `` the game state transition means for shifting the game state to a state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game, and the game state is shifted to the state advantageous to the player by the game state transition means. After that, when the state advantageous to the player is terminated, specification value change selecting means for controlling the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values by the specification value changing means, Therefore, without directly changing the specification value itself, game conditions different from the specification value, that is, when the player plays the game, the restricted conditions (such as the amount of money inserted and the play time) and the desired conditions Since the specification value can be indirectly determined based on a game condition in which a game condition such as a type of a special game to be played can be easily designated, it is possible to set a condition desired by the player. Become. Therefore, a suitable game can be provided to the player without changing the gaming machine.
[0199]
In addition, after the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player such as a sharp jackpot state, when the state advantageous to the player ends, it is selected whether or not to change the specification value each time. As a result, a game in which various settings can be enjoyed can be provided.
[0200]
Further, after the state advantageous to the player is finished, various game conditions can be set after taking into account the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value, etc., so that the remaining time, the insertion value, the return value This makes it possible to make a setting suitable for the player according to the situation, etc., and is simple.
[0201]
As a result of this selection, it is possible not only to make settings suitable for the player, but also to maintain the previous settings or initialize the settings.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a display screen of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing symbol rows arranged on reels of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a winning combination and a payout number corresponding to a winning symbol combination of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a configuration of a probability lottery table provided in the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table provided in the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a table showing a relationship between an internal winning combination and a hit request flag of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a relationship between a gaming state of the slot gaming machine, an internal winning combination, and a selected stop table group in the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a relationship between a gaming state of the slot gaming machine, an internal winning combination, and a selected stop table group in the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a summary of winning combinations that have a possibility of winning for an internal winning combination in each gaming state of the slot gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a re-gaming winning establishment possible stop table of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an all-winning-prize winning non-satisfaction stop table of the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing a table for determining a probability lottery table of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing an example of a probability lottery table provided in a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing an image display method of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a schematic view showing an image display of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an image display of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing an image display of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an image display of the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing a screen display of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 29 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 30 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 31 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a screen display of the slot machine in the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot gaming machine
11 Body
12 case
13 door
14 Display window
20 1-BET switch
22 2-BET switch
24 Maximum BET switch
26 reel
28 pedestal
30 Display device
31 Medal slot
32 Start lever
34 Reel stop button
36 Payout button
38 Medal payout exit
40 Medal receiving part
42 Transparent mouth
44 Illuminated lamp
46 speaker
52 medal counter
54 Medal Pass Sensor
56 Touch Sensor
62 stepper motor
72 Return rate setting switch
100 Main control circuit
102 Interface circuits
104, 204 I / O bus
106, 206 CPU
108, 208 ROM
110, 210 RAM
112 Clock pulse generation circuit
114 minute cycle
116 random number generator
118 Sampling circuit
122 Motor control device
124 motor drive circuit
126 Reel rotation angle position detection circuit
128 lamp drive circuit
130 Speaker drive circuit
132 Hopper drive circuit
134 Display control device
200 Display control device
202 Interface circuit
212 VDP
214 Video RAM
216 ROM for image data
218 drive circuit
L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B winning line

Claims (3)

Specification value setting means for setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range, and each of the plurality of specification values is a different condition, and when performing a game, A game condition input means for inputting a game condition desired by the player; and a specification value changing means for changing the plurality of specification values based on an input result of the game condition input by the game condition input means. Wherein the specification value setting means is a gaming machine for setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions,
After the game state is shifted to an advantageous state for the player by the game state shifting means for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state for the player according to the result of the game, and When the advantageous state is ended, the specification value change selecting means for controlling the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values by the specification value changing means is provided. Gaming machine The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specification value changing means changes another specification value while maintaining a reduction rate, which is one of the plurality of specification values, constant. A specification value setting step of setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range; and each of the plurality of specification values is a different condition. A game condition input step for allowing a player to input a desired game condition, and a specification value change for changing the plurality of specification values based on an input result of the game condition input in the game condition input step. And a program for causing a computer to execute, wherein the specification value setting step is a program for setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions,
After the game state is shifted to an advantageous state for the player by the gaming state shifting step of shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state for the player according to the result of the game, and When the advantageous state is ended, the computer executes a specification value change selecting step of performing a control for causing the player to select whether or not to change a plurality of specification values in the specification value changing step. Program characterized by the following.

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