JP2008080108A - Slot machine and its play method - Google Patents

Abstract

A slot machine with entertainment and a playing method thereof are provided.
In a slot machine, when a transition to a special game is randomly determined and a transition to a special game is made, a prediction order of symbols predicted by a player and a plurality of symbols rearranged on a display device are displayed. A special prize is generated on condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in relation to the types of symbols are the same.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine and a playing method thereof.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, when a player inserts game media such as coins and bills into the slot machine slot and inputs a spin button, a plurality of symbols are scrolled and displayed on a display device provided on the front of the housing, Thereafter, each symbol automatically stops.

  In such a slot machine, for example, as disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,093,102 (Patent Document 1), a combination of symbols rearranged on a winning line is a predetermined winning combination. In some cases, there is a slot machine having a concept of a winning line such that a predetermined number of game media are paid out.

In addition, as disclosed in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,604,999 (Patent Document 2) and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2002/0065124 (Patent Document 3), such a slot machine has a winning function. When the combination of symbols rearranged on the line is a predetermined winning combination, a predetermined number of game media are paid out, and a symbol called a scatter symbol is arranged on the display device regardless of the winning line. Depending on the number, there are slot machines from which a predetermined number of game media are paid out.
US Pat. No. 6,093,102 US Pat. No. 6,604,999 US Patent Application Publication No. 2002/0065124

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine having entertainment properties that are not in the above-described prior art and a playing method thereof.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a slot machine, a display device in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, an input device in which a player can input the rank order of prizes generated according to the types of symbols, When the transition to a special game is determined at random, and the transition to a special game is made, the predicted ranks input from the input device before the execution of the special game and a plurality of types of rearranged on the display device And a controller for generating a special prize on condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in relation to the symbols are the same.

  In this slot machine, a special prize is provided on the condition that the expected ranking input from the input device by the player is the same as the ranking of the size of the prize generated according to the type of symbols rearranged on the display device. A special game opportunity to generate the is randomly determined.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a slot machine, a display device in which a plurality of types of scatter symbols set so that a prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases, and a prize size ranking An input device that can be input by the player, and when a transition to a special game is determined at random and the transition to a special game is made, an expected ranking input from the input device before the execution of the special game, and a display And a controller for generating a special award on condition that the order of the scatter symbols rearranged in the apparatus is the same.

  In this slot machine, a special game that generates a special prize on the condition that the expected ranking input from the input device by the player and the order in which the number of scatter symbols rearranged on the display device is the same are the same. Opportunities are determined randomly.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine, a display device in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, an input device in which a player can input a rank order of prizes generated according to the types of symbols, When the transition to a special game is determined at random, and the transition to a special game is made, the predicted ranks input from the input device before the execution of the special game and a plurality of types of rearranged on the display device A special award is generated on the condition that the rank order of the award that can be generated in relation to the symbol is the same, and when the symbol is rearranged on the display device, the symbol having the largest award size is selected. And a controller that rearranges other symbols before other symbols.

  In this slot machine, special game opportunities are randomly determined, and when symbols are rearranged on the display device, the symbol having the largest prize size is rearranged before other symbols.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a slot machine, an input device in which a player can input a ranking of prize sizes generated according to the types of symbols, When the transition to a special game is determined at random, and the transition to a special game is made, the predicted ranks input from the input device before the execution of the special game and a plurality of types of rearranged on the display device When a special prize is generated on the condition that the ranks of the prize sizes that can be generated in relation to the symbols are the same, and symbols are rearranged on the display device, the symbols are arranged in descending order of the prize size. And a controller to be rearranged.

  In this slot machine, special game opportunities are randomly determined, and when symbols are rearranged on the display device, the symbols are rearranged in descending order of prize size.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine, a display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and a first input that allows a player to input a rank order of prizes generated according to the types of symbols. The device, the second input device from which the player can input an instruction to start the game, and the instruction to start the game input from the second input device are used as a trigger to shift to a special game. Randomly determined and transferred to a special game, it relates to the expected rank input from the first input device before the execution of the special game and a plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device. And a controller for generating a special prize on condition that the ranks of the prize sizes that can be generated are the same.

  In this slot machine, a special game opportunity is randomly determined based on a game start instruction input by the player.

  The sixth aspect of the present invention occurs in a slot machine, depending on the type of symbol, both in the case of a display device in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and in the case of transition to a special game. An input device that allows the player to input the rank order of prizes, and a decision to enter a special game at random, and input from the input device before the execution of the special game when the special game is entered And a controller for generating a special prize on condition that the ranking of the prize size that can be generated in association with a plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device is the same. That is.

  In this slot machine, the chance of a special game is determined at random, while the player can input an expected rank in both cases of transition to a special game and no transition.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the playing method of the slot machine, a step of rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device, and a random transition to a special game before the rearrangement is executed. A stage of accepting an input of a rank of a prize generated according to a type of a symbol rearranged on the display device before execution of the rearrangement, and a transition to a special game, A special order is provided on the condition that the ranks entered before the execution of the special game are the same as the ranks of prizes that can be generated in association with a plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device. And generating a prize.

  In this playing method of the slot machine, on the condition that the predicted rank input from the input device by the player and the rank order of the prizes generated according to the type of symbols rearranged on the display device are the same. A special game opportunity for generating a special prize is randomly determined.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the playing method of the slot machine, a plurality of types of scatter symbols set such that a prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases, are rearranged on the display device. , Randomly determining the transition to a special game before executing the rearrangement, accepting the input of the rank of the prize size before executing the rearrangement, and when moving to the special game Including a step of generating a special prize on condition that the ranking input before the execution of the special game is the same as the order in which the number of scatter symbols rearranged on the display device is the same. is there.

  In this slot machine playing method, a special award that generates a special award is provided on the condition that the expected order input from the input device by the player is the same as the order in which the number of scatter symbols rearranged on the display device is the same. The game opportunities are determined randomly.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the playing method of the slot machine, a step of rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device, and a random transition to a special game before the rearrangement is executed. A step of accepting an input of a rank order of prizes generated according to a type of a symbol rearranged on the display device, and a rearrangement of symbols on the display device. The symbol having the largest prize size is rearranged before the other symbols, and when the game is shifted to a special game, the ranking input before the execution of the special game is re-displayed on the display device. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in relation to a plurality of types of arranged symbols are the same.

  In this slot machine playing method, special game opportunities are randomly determined, and when symbols are rearranged on the display device, the symbol with the largest prize size is rearranged before other symbols. Is done.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the playing method of the slot machine, a step of rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device, and a random transition to a special game before the rearrangement is executed. A step of accepting an input of a rank order of prizes generated according to a type of a symbol rearranged on the display device, and a rearrangement of symbols on the display device. , Rearranging symbols in descending order of prize size, when entering a special game, rankings entered before execution of the special game, and multiple types of rearranged on the display device And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the ranks of the magnitudes of prizes that can be generated in relation to the symbols are the same.

  In this slot machine playing method, special game opportunities are randomly determined, and when symbols are rearranged on the display device, the symbols are rearranged in descending order of prize size.

  The eleventh aspect of the present invention occurs in the slot machine playing method according to the stage of rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device and the type of symbols before execution of the rearrangement. Random transition to a special game based on the stage of accepting the input of the rank of the prize, the stage of accepting the input of the instruction for starting the game, and the instruction for starting the inputted game The stage of determination, and, when a special game is entered, the ranks entered before the execution of the special game, and the size of the prize that can be generated in relation to a plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device And a stage for generating a special prize on the condition that the ranks are the same.

  In this slot machine playing method, a special game opportunity is randomly determined based on a game start instruction input by the player.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the playing method of the slot machine, a step of rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device, and a random transition to a special game before the rearrangement is executed. The order of the size of prizes generated according to the type of symbols to be rearranged on the display device, regardless of whether the transition is to a special game or not Occurs in relation to multiple types of symbols rearranged on the display device and the order entered prior to the execution of the special game. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the ranking of the magnitude of the prize to be obtained is the same.

  In this playing method of the slot machine, a special game opportunity is determined at random, while the player can input an expected rank in both cases of transition to a special game and no transition.

  According to the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine having entertainment properties that is not in the above-described prior art and a playing method thereof.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(1) First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a flowchart schematically showing a playing method of a slot machine according to the first embodiment. The schematic operation of the slot machine and the playing method thereof will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine of this embodiment arranges a plurality of symbols on the display device in step S1, and then moves to step S2 to randomly determine the transition to a special game. If the transition to the special game is determined, the process proceeds from step S2 to step S3, and after receiving the input of the predicted ranks of the plurality of symbols to be rearranged on the display device, the process proceeds to step S4. The symbols arranged on the display device are rearranged. Then, in step S5, it is determined whether or not the order in which the number of rearranged symbols is large is the same as the predicted order input in step S3 described above. If they are the same, step S5 to step S5 are performed. The process moves to S6 and a prize is generated. On the other hand, if they are not the same, the game process ends.

  2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating examples of images displayed when inputting the symbol order. 4 to 8 are diagrams illustrating examples of symbol arrangement. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a relationship between a prize and the number of payouts in the bonus game. In FIG. 9, m represents the number of payouts when three symbols for which an expected rank has been input are arranged on the lower image display panel 16, and n represents a symbol for which an expected rank has been input. Indicates the number arranged on the lower image display panel 16. For example, if a symbol with an expected rank input is “CHERRY”, when six “CHERRY” symbols are displayed, m = 2 and n = 6.

  The slot machine 10 is a stand-alone slot machine that is not connected to a network, but the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine connected to a network.

  The lower image display panel 16 included in the slot machine 10 of the present invention is configured by a liquid crystal panel, and displays 15 display blocks 28 in 5 columns and 3 rows as shown in FIGS. . One symbol is arranged in each display block 28. In the present embodiment, any one symbol of “CHERRY”, “BELL”, “STRAWBERRY”, “ORANGE”, “PLUM”, “BLUE 7”, “JACKPOT 7”, and “APPLE” is arranged in each display block 28. Is done.

  In the slot machine 10, when the game is started, it is randomly determined whether or not to shift to the special bonus game, and when shifting to the bonus game, the image shown in FIG. 2 is displayed on the upper image display panel. 33.

  When this image is displayed, the slot machine 10 waits for input of the expected order of symbols. The expected order of symbols is that the player predicts and inputs the order in which the number of symbols displayed on the lower image display panel 16 is large. For example, if the lower image display panel 16 has seven “ORANGE”, four “PLUM”, two “BELL”, one “APPLE”, and one “CHERRY”, “ORANGE” is ranked first, “PLUM” is ranked second, “BELL” is ranked third, “APPLE” and “CHERRY” are ranked fourth. The slot machine 10 accepts an input of the predicted order (predicted order) by the player.

  In the slot machine 10, the predicted rank input in the standby state for inputting the predicted rank is set as the predicted rank of the first to third symbols for the next rearranged symbol.

  In the standby state for the input of the predicted rank of the symbol, an image indicating “Please input the predicted rank” is displayed below the upper image display panel 33. In the center, three rows of rank input images 200 for inputting the rank of symbols are displayed. Each rank input image 200 is composed of “CHERRY”, “BELL”, “STRAWBERRY”, “ORANGE”, “PLUM”, “BLUE 7”, “JACKPOT 7”, and “APPLE” in order from the top. . The left rank input image 200 is an image for inputting the first rank symbol, the middle rank input image 200 is an image for inputting the second rank symbol, and the right rank input image 200 is: It is an image for inputting the third symbol. On the front surface of the upper image display panel 33, a touch panel 69 as an input device is provided. When the player touches the position corresponding to the rank input image 200 on the surface of the touch panel 69, the rank of the symbols is input.

  For example, when “ORANGE” is input as the first place in the expected ranking, “PLUM” is placed as the second place, and “BELL” is placed as the third place, the image shown in FIG. 3 is displayed. In the first rank input image 200, the color of the “ORANGE” image is red. In the second rank input image 200, the color of the “PLUM” image is red. In the third rank order input image 200, the color of the “BELL” image is red. In addition, an image indicating “OK” and an image indicating “Cancel” are displayed below the upper image display panel 33. When an image indicating “determine” is selected, symbol scrolling is started. On the other hand, when the image indicating “Cancel” is selected, the image shown in FIG. 2 is displayed again.

  When the symbol scrolling is started (see FIG. 4), only the scrolling of the largest number of symbols rearranged on the lower image display panel 16 is finished, and only this symbol is finished. FIG. 5 shows a state where only “ORANGE” having the largest number arranged on the lower image display panel 16 is rearranged. In the figure, a downward arrow indicates another scrolled symbol.

  Thereafter, scrolling of the symbols having the second largest number arranged on the lower image display panel 16 is finished and rearranged. FIG. 6 further shows a state where “PLUM” having the second largest number arranged on the lower image display panel 16 is rearranged.

  Thereafter, the scrolling of the third largest number of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 is completed and rearranged. FIG. 7 further shows a state where “BELL”, which is the third largest number arranged on the lower image display panel 16, is rearranged.

  Finally, the remaining symbols are rearranged (see FIG. 8).

  When the number of symbols to be arranged is the same, rearrangement may be performed at the same time, or priority may be set in advance.

  As a result of the symbol rearrangement, when the order in which the number of symbols rearranged on the lower image display panel 16 is the same as the expected order input via the touch panel 69, a predetermined number (for example, a bonus) , 500 coins) are paid out. In other words, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of scatter symbols set so that a prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases is used.

  In the present embodiment, the generated bonus is not particularly limited, and may be a free game in which a predetermined number of games can be played without inserting coins, or may be paid out by a progressive jackpot.

  Further, coins are paid out according to the number of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a relationship between a prize and the number of payouts in the bonus game. When three or more symbols for which ranks have been input are arranged on the lower image display panel 16, a predetermined number of coins shown in FIG. 9 are paid out. For example, when three “CHERRY” are arranged, two coins are paid out, and when four “CHERRY” are arranged, four coins are paid out. When 6 or more “CHERRY” are arranged, 2 × (n−2) coins are paid out. In this case, n is the number of “CHERRY” arranged on the lower image display panel 16.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, since “ORANGE” is 7 pieces and “PLUM” is 4 pieces, 40 coins for 7 “ORANGE” and 20 coins for 4 “PLUM” are provided. A total of 60 coins will be paid out.

  In this embodiment, the case where coins are paid out according to the number of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 has been described. However, in the present invention, such payout may not be performed.

  In the above example, the case of inputting the ranks from the first place to the third place has been described. However, in the present invention, the ranks of the first place and the second place may be inputted. It may be input and is not particularly limited. Moreover, it is good also as inputting only one order | rank like only 1st place and 2nd place.

  In the above example, the case where the order of the symbols is input via the touch panel 69 has been described. However, in the present invention, the input device is not limited to this and may be provided separately.

In the above example, the case where symbols are rearranged in descending order from the number of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The most symbols may be rearranged first, the remaining symbols may be rearranged at the same time or at random timing, or all symbols may be rearranged at random timing. Further, when the symbols are rearranged for each column, a mechanical reel on which the symbol column is drawn may be used.

  In the above example, a case where a total of 15 symbols of 5 columns and 3 rows are arranged has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to 5 columns and 3 rows. In the above example, the case where symbols are displayed (arranged) on the lower image display panel 16 formed of a liquid crystal panel has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mechanical reel is displayed. It is good also as arrange | positioning on the back surface of an apparatus (for example, transparent liquid crystal panel), and arrange | positioning a symbol on a display apparatus using this mechanical reel. When a mechanical reel is used, each symbol can be scrolled individually by using the same number of mechanical reels as the number of symbols arranged on the display device.

  In the above example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of scatter symbols set so that a prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases, but the present invention is not limited to this, and rearrangement is performed. The size of the prize may be determined according to the type of symbol to be played. In this case, for example, the order of symbols that are unlikely to be rearranged is set higher, and the setting information is stored in the RAM 43 in advance. Then, the player inputs the expected order of symbols via the touch panel 69 of the upper image display panel 33 as shown in FIGS. The main CPU 41 starts scrolling a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 when the player operates the spin button 23. Then, the main CPU 41 finishes the scrolling, and among the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the lower image display panel 16, the main CPU 41 sets the highest-ranked symbol set in advance in the RAM 43 to the first and second-ranked symbols. The rank is determined with the second highest symbol and the third highest symbol. The main CPU 41 generates a special prize when the rank determined for each game in this way matches the predicted rank input by the player.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. However, in the present invention, the game medium is not particularly limited, and for example, medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets may be used. The ticket is not particularly limited, and for example, a ticket with a barcode as described later may be used.

  The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11. A lower image display panel 16 as a display device is provided in front of the main door 13. The lower image display panel 16 includes a liquid crystal panel, and displays 15 display blocks 28 in 5 columns and 3 rows. One symbol is arranged in each display block 28.

  The lower image display panel 16 is provided with one winning line L that horizontally crosses the five display blocks 28 displayed at the center of each row. The winning line L defines a combination of symbols.

  The lower image display panel 16 is set with a credit amount display unit 31 and a payout number display unit 32. The credit amount display unit 31 displays the number of credited coins as an image. In the payout number display section 32, the number of coins to be paid out when the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line L is a predetermined combination is displayed as an image.

  Below the lower image display panel 16, a control panel 20 including a plurality of buttons 23 to 27 for a player to input instructions relating to game progress, a coin receiving slot 21 for receiving coins into the cabinet 11, and banknotes A discriminator 22 is provided.

  The control panel 20 is provided with a spin button 23, a change button 24, a CASHOUT button 25, a 1-BET button 26, and a maximum BET button 27, which are second input devices. The spin button 23 is used to input an instruction to start symbol scrolling. This instruction is an instruction for starting the game. The change button 24 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The CASHOUT button 25 is used to input an instruction for paying out a credited coin to the coin tray 18.

  The 1-BET button 26 is used to input an instruction to bet one coin among the credited coins on the game. The maximum BET button 27 is used to input an instruction for betting a maximum number of coins that can be bet on one game (50 coins in the present embodiment) among the credited coins.

  The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes the suitability of banknotes and accepts regular banknotes in the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 22 may be configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 39 to be described later. On the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, below the control panel 20, a berry glass 34 on which a character of the slot machine 10 is drawn is provided.

  An upper image display panel 33 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 33 includes a liquid crystal panel, and displays, for example, an image representing introduction of game contents and explanation of game rules. The upper image display panel 33 displays a rank input image 200 for inputting the rank of symbols.

  Furthermore, a touch panel 69 as a first input device is provided on the front surface of the upper image display panel 33, and various instructions are input by the player operating the touch panel 69.

  The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29. Below the upper image display panel 33, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a data display 37, and a keypad 38 are provided. The ticket printer 35 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with bar code. When the bar code-added ticket 39 is read by another slot machine, the game is executed in the other slot machine. Further, the bar code-added ticket 39 can be exchanged for a bill or the like at a predetermined location (for example, a cashier in a casino) of a game facility.

  The card reader 36 reads data from a smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card possessed by the player, and stores, for example, data for identifying the player and data relating to a history of games played by the player. The smart card may store data corresponding to coins, bills, or credits. Further, a magnetic stripe card may be adopted instead of the smart card. The data display 37 includes a fluorescent display device or the like, and displays data read by the card reader 36 or data input by the player via the keypad 38, for example. The keypad 38 is used for inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing symbols and code numbers of the respective symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 11, each display block 28 is scrolled with a total of 22 symbol columns consisting of code numbers “00” to “21”. Each symbol column is configured by combining symbols “JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE”. When five “JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE” are rearranged on the winning line L, A predetermined number of coins are paid out (see FIG. 16).

  When the spin button 23 is pressed after the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is pressed and the game is started, the symbols are scrolled from top to bottom. Then, after a predetermined time elapses, the rearrangement is performed. At this time, when a prize is established, a predetermined coin is paid out (see FIG. 16).

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.

The gaming board 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to a memory card 53, and an IC socket 54S corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. And.

  The memory card 53 includes a non-volatile memory such as a compact flash (registered trademark) and stores a game program. The game program includes a symbol determination program. The symbol determination program is a program for determining a symbol (code No. corresponding to a symbol) arranged on the winning line L.

  The card slot 53S is configured so that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by removing the memory card 53 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program in the memory card 53, and inserting the memory card 53 into the card slot 53S, the type and contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 are changed. be able to. The game program includes a program related to game progress. The game program includes image data and sound data output during the game.

  The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 40 to the gaming board 50.

  The motherboard 40 is configured by using a commercially available general-purpose motherboard (printed wiring board on which basic components of a personal computer are mounted), a main CPU 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, and a communication. Interface 44. The mother board 40 corresponds to the controller in the present invention.

The ROM 42 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a basic input / output system (BIOS) executed by the main CPU 41 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed, and acquisition processing of the game program stored in the memory card 53 via the gaming board 50 is started. In the present invention, the ROM 42 may be rewritable or impossible.

The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 operates. The RAM 43 can store a game program.

  Further, the RAM 43 stores data such as the number of credits, the number of insertions and the number of payouts in one game.

  Further, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40.

  The main body PCB 60 and the door PCB 80 are connected to devices and devices that generate input signals input to the main CPU 41 and devices and devices whose operations are controlled by control signals output from the main CPU 41. The main CPU 41 executes a predetermined arithmetic process by executing a game program stored in the RAM 43 based on an input signal input to the main CPU 41 and stores the result in the RAM 43. As a control process, a control signal is transmitted to each device or apparatus.

  Connected to the main body PCB 60 are a lamp 30, a hopper 66, a coin detector 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 29, a touch panel 69, a bill validator 22, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a key switch 38S and a data display 37. ing. The lamp 30 is lit in a predetermined pattern based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  The hopper 66 is installed in the cabinet 11 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout opening 19 to the coin tray 18 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. The coin detection unit 67 is provided inside the coin payout opening 19 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when it detects that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout opening 19. .

  The graphic board 68 controls image display on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. A scrolled or rearranged symbol is displayed on each display block 28 of the lower image display panel 16. The credit amount display unit 31 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the credit amount stored in the RAM 43. Further, the payout number display section 32 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the number of coins paid out.

  The graphic board 68 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. Note that the image data used when generating the image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 53 and stored in the RAM 43.

  The bill validator 22 recognizes whether or not a bill is appropriate and accepts a regular bill into the cabinet 11. When the bill validator 22 accepts a regular bill, it outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 based on the amount of the bill. The main CPU 41 stores the number of credits corresponding to the amount of bills transmitted by the input signal in the RAM 43.

  Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 41, the ticket printer 35 prints on the ticket a barcode in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 stored in the RAM 43 is encoded. Output as a ticket 39 with code.

  The card reader 36 reads data from the smart card and transmits it to the main CPU 41, or writes data to the smart card based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. The key switch 38S is provided on the keypad 38, and outputs a predetermined input signal to the main CPU 41 when the keypad 38 is operated by the player. The data display 37 displays data read by the card reader 36 or data input by the player via the keypad 38 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  A control panel 20, a reverter 21S, a coin counter 21C, and a cold cathode tube 81 are connected to the door PCB 80. The control panel 20 includes a spin switch 23S corresponding to the spin button 23, a change switch 24S corresponding to the change button 24, a CASHOUT switch 25S corresponding to the CASHOUT button 25, a 1-BET switch 26S corresponding to the 1-BET button 26, A maximum BET switch 27S corresponding to the maximum BET button 27 is provided. Each of the switches 23S to 27S outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when the corresponding button 23 to 27 is operated by the player.

  The coin counter 21 </ b> C is provided inside the coin receiving slot 21 and identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 by the player is appropriate. Items other than regular coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 19. The coin counter 21 </ b> C outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when a regular coin is detected.

  The reverter 21S operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, and a coin (not shown) installed in the slot machine 10 is a coin recognized as a regular coin by the coin counter 21C. Or, it is distributed to the hopper 66. That is, when the hopper 66 is filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the cash box by the reverter 21S. On the other hand, when the hopper 66 is not filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the hopper 66. The cold cathode tube 81 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 16 and the upper image display panel 33, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  Next, processing performed in the slot machine 10 will be described.

  The main CPU 41 reads and executes the game program to advance the game.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a game execution processing procedure in the first embodiment.

In the game execution process, first, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a coin is bet (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 41 outputs a signal output from the 1-BET switch 26S when the 1-BET button 26 is operated, or is output from the maximum BET switch 27S when the maximum BET button 27 is operated. It is determined whether or not a signal has been received. If it is determined that no coin is bet, the process returns to step S10.

   On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that a coin has been bet, the main CPU 41 performs a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 in accordance with the number of coins bet (step S11). If the number of coins bet is greater than the number of credits stored in the RAM 43, the process returns to step S10 without performing the process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. Further, when the number of coins bet exceeds the upper limit value (50 in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game, a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is performed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on. In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a signal output from the spin switch 23S is received when the spin button 23 is pressed. If it is determined that the spin button 23 is not turned on, the process returns to step S10. When the spin button 23 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is input without the spin button 23 being turned on), the main CPU 41 cancels the subtraction result in step S11. .

  If it is determined in step S12 that the spin button 23 has been turned ON, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S12 to step S13 and executes a bonus game selection process. In the bonus game selection process, the main CPU 41 executes a game selection program stored in the RAM 43 to randomly select whether or not to shift to a special bonus game. This bonus game selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. As described above, when the spin button 23 is turned ON by the player, the main CPU 41 starts game play based on the signal input from the spin button 23 by this operation, and the bonus game selection process ( Step S13) is executed. That is, this signal generated by the player's operation is a signal for giving an opportunity to shift to a special game, the bonus game. When the bonus game selection process (step S13) is completed, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S14 and, depending on the selection result of the bonus game selection process (step S13), the bonus game process in step S15 or the symbol determination process in step S16. Move on to either. That is, when the shift to the bonus game is selected in the bonus game selection process (step S13), the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S14 to step S15, performs the bonus game process, and then ends this subroutine. The bonus game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Thus, in the game execution process of the present embodiment, an opportunity for a bonus game is generated by the bonus game selection process in step S13.

  If the shift to the bonus game is not selected in the bonus game selection process (step S13), the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S14 to step S16 and performs a symbol determination process. In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 executes the symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43 to thereby execute the code No. when the symbol is stopped. To decide. This symbol determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a case where one award is determined from a plurality of types of prizes by determining symbols to be rearranged will be described. In the present invention, for example, first, a plurality of types of prizes are determined. It is also possible to determine one award selected from among the above, and then determine a combination of symbols to be rearranged based on the award.

  Next, in step S17, the main CPU 41 performs scroll display control processing. This process is a process for controlling the display so that the symbols determined in step S16 are rearranged after the symbol scrolling is started.

  Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a prize has been established (step S18). If it is determined that a prize has been established, the main CPU 41 pays out coins corresponding to the number of coins inserted and the number of prizes (step S19), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prize has not been established, this subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a bonus game selection processing procedure as a subroutine called and executed in step S13 shown in FIG. This process is a process in which the main CPU 41 executes the bonus game selection program stored in the RAM 43.

  First, in step S31, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the lottery process program to select a random number value from a numerical range of 0 to 255. In the present embodiment, a case where random numbers are generated on a program (a case where so-called software random numbers are used) will be described. However, in the present invention, a random number generator may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).

  Next, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S32 and determines whether or not to shift to the bonus game based on the random number value selected in the above-described step S31. That is, the main CPU 41 refers to a table showing the relationship between the random number values and the transition to the bonus game, and determines whether or not the random number value selected in step S31 described above is associated with the transition to the bonus game. Judging. When the selected random number value is associated with the transition to the bonus game, the main CPU 41 determines the transition to the bonus game as a selection result. On the other hand, when the selected random number value is not associated with the transition to the bonus game, the main CPU 41 determines that the transition to the bonus game is not performed as a selection result.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a symbol determination processing procedure as a subroutine called and executed in step S16 shown in FIG. This processing is performed by the main CPU 41 executing the symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43.

  First, in step S41, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the symbol determination program, thereby selecting a random value corresponding to each symbol string from a numerical range of 0 to 255. In the present embodiment, a case where random numbers are generated on a program (a case where so-called software random numbers are used) will be described. However, in the present invention, a random number generator may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).

  Next, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S42 and, based on the selected five random number values, the code number of each symbol string. (See FIG. 11). Code number of symbol string Is the code number of the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. It corresponds to. The main CPU 41 sets the code number of each symbol column. Determine the award. For example, the code number of each symbol. When “00”, “00”, “00”, “00”, “00” are determined, the main CPU 41 has determined that the prize is “JACKPOT 7”.

  In the present embodiment, symbol scrolling is performed for each symbol, but rearrangement is performed based on a symbol string. That is, at the time of scrolling, each symbol is scrolled individually. Is determined to be “10”, the code number of the symbol string of the first symbol array finally arranged on the lower image display panel 16 is changed. Are “9”, “10”, and “11” in order from the top.

  Here, a prize in the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a prize and the number of payouts. In FIG. 16, the number of payouts represents the number of coins to be paid out per coin inserted number.

  When five “APPLE” symbols are arranged on the winning line L, 50 coins are paid out per coin inserted. Similarly, when five symbols “JACKPOT 7,” “BLUE 7,” “BELL,” “STRAWBERRY,” “PLUM,” “CHERRY,” and “ORANGE” are arranged on the winning line L, each award is awarded. The number of coins corresponding to is paid out.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a bonus game process as a subroutine called and executed in step S15 shown in FIG.

  First, in step S50, the main CPU 41 accepts an input of symbol prediction rank. In this step S50, the player predicts and inputs the first to third rank symbols for the symbols to be rearranged next (the symbols to be rearranged in step S51 and step S52). At this time, the images shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are displayed on the upper image display panel 33.

  Next, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S51 to perform symbol determination processing. The process in step S51 is substantially the same as the process described above for step S16 in FIG. Since this process has already been described, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, the main CPU 41 performs scroll display control processing in step S52. In this process, the main CPU 41 counts the number of each symbol determined to be arranged on the lower image display panel 16 in step S51 described above. Then, after starting the scrolling of the symbols, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, the symbols are rearranged in order from the largest number arranged on the lower image display panel 16.

  Next, in step S53, the main CPU 41 has the same predicted order of symbols input in step S50 described above as the number order (order) of the number of symbols rearranged on the lower image display panel 16. Judge whether there is. When determining that the ranks are the same, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S53 to step S54, pays out a predetermined number of coins (for example, 500) as a bonus, and then ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S53 that the ranks are not the same, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.

  In the slot machine 10 and the playing method thereof according to the present embodiment, each time the spin button 23 is operated, a bonus game selection process (step S13 in FIG. 13) is executed to randomly determine whether or not to shift to the bonus game. The That is, it is determined at random whether to shift to the bonus game for each game.

  When shifting to the bonus game, the input of the expected order of symbols is accepted from the touch panel 69. Then, when a plurality of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 are rearranged, the symbols are rearranged in descending order of the number displayed on the lower image display panel 16. Then, when a plurality of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 are rearranged, the order of the number of each symbol displayed on the lower image display panel 16 is determined based on the predicted order input from the touch panel 69. If they are the same, a predetermined number (for example, 500) of coins is paid out as a bonus.

  The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only a specific example is illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed in design. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

(2) Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, when a transition is made to a bonus game according to the result of the bonus game selection process (step S13 in FIG. 13), in this bonus game, the player predicts a symbol. Although the case where the symbol determination process (step S51 in FIG. 17) is executed after the ranking is input (step S50 in FIG. 17) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and is the transition to the bonus game? Regardless of the result of the bonus game selection process that randomly selects whether or not, the player may be allowed to input the expected order of symbols.

  That is, in the second embodiment, whether or not to shift to the bonus game is randomly selected and then the result of this selection is a result of shifting to the bonus game or a result of not shifting to the bonus game. In either case, the player is prompted to enter the expected order of symbols. In the slot machine of this embodiment, such a game progress allows the player to recognize that a bonus game is always being executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart schematically showing a playing method of the slot machine according to the second embodiment. The schematic operation of the slot machine and the playing method thereof according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the slot machine of this embodiment arranges a plurality of symbols on the display device in step S61, and then proceeds to step S62 to randomly determine the transition to a special game. In step S63, whether or not to shift to a special game, the input is made possible by the input device for the predicted rank of a plurality of symbols rearranged on the display device. If the transition to the special game is determined in step S62 described above, the process proceeds to step S64, and after receiving the input of the predicted ranks of a plurality of symbols to be rearranged on the display device, the process proceeds to step S65. Then, a plurality of symbols arranged on the display device are rearranged. In step S66, it is determined whether or not the order in which the number of rearranged symbols is large and the predicted order received in step S64 described above are the same. If they are the same, step S66 to step S67 are performed. Move on to generate a prize. On the other hand, if they are not the same, the game process ends.

  It should be noted that the processing order of the process for randomly determining the transition to the special game (step S62) and the process for enabling the input of the predicted order regardless of the transition to the special game (step S63) are as follows. You may make it replace.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the game execution processing procedure executed in the slot machine of the second embodiment.

  In FIG. 19, the processing of step S70, step S71, step S72, and step S73 is the same as the processing of step S10, step S11, step S12, and step S13 described above in FIG. Since these processes have already been described, description thereof is omitted here.

  As a result of the bonus game selection process in step S73, when the process shifts to the bonus game, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S74 to step S75 to execute the bonus game process. The processing in step S74 and step S75 is the same as the processing in step S14 and step S15 described above with reference to FIG. Since these processes have already been described, description thereof is omitted here.

  Then, when the bonus process is completed, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S75 to step S79. In step S79, the main CPU 41 determines that a prize is established by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L based on the symbol arrangement determined in the symbol determination process of the bonus game process (step S75) described above. Determine whether or not. The symbol determination process is the same as the symbol determination process (step S51) described above with reference to FIG. Since this process has already been described, a description thereof is omitted here. If a prize is established, the main CPU 41 pays out coins corresponding to the number of coins inserted and the number of prizes (step S80), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prize has not been established, this subroutine is terminated. As described above, in the game execution process of the present embodiment, a prize is established based on the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L even when the bonus game is entered.

  On the other hand, as a result of the bonus game selection process in step S73, if the transition to the bonus game is not made, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S74 to step S76, and enables the input of the symbol prediction rank. In step S76, the player predicts and inputs the ranks of the first to third symbols for the symbols to be rearranged next. At this time, the images shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are displayed on the upper image display panel 33. As described above, even when the bonus game selection process (step S73) does not proceed to the bonus game, the player is allowed to input the symbol prediction order, thereby allowing the player to input the symbol prediction rank. , Always recognize that the bonus game is running.

  When the symbol prediction rank is input, the main CPU 41 stores the input result in the RAM 43, and then proceeds to step S77 to execute symbol determination processing. In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 executes a symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43 to thereby execute a code No. when the symbol is stopped. To decide. In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines that the symbols stop in a rank other than the expected rank of the symbols input by the player in step S76 described above.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the symbol determination processing procedure executed in step S77 shown in FIG. This process is performed by the main CPU 41 executing the symbol determination process stored in the RAM 43.

  First, in step S91, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the symbol determination process, thereby selecting a random value corresponding to each of the symbol strings from a numerical value in the range of 0 to 255. . Since this process is the same as the process of step S41 in FIG. 15, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S92, and based on the five random number values selected in step S91 described above, the code No. To decide. Since this process is the same as the process of step S42 in FIG. 15, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Then, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S93, and the code No. of each symbol string determined in the above-described step S92. Thus, it is determined whether or not the order of the number of each symbol to be displayed on the lower image display panel 16 (FIG. 10) matches the expected order input by the player in step S76 of FIG. If an affirmative result is obtained in step S93, this means that the predicted rank of symbols input by the player matches the rank of symbols determined in step S92. Returning from step S93 to step S91, the selection of the random number value is executed again.

  On the other hand, if a negative result is obtained in step S93, this means that the expected rank of symbols input by the player does not match the rank of symbols determined in step S92. The main CPU 41 returns from the symbol determination process as a subroutine to the game execution process shown in FIG. 19, and proceeds to the scroll display control process (step S78).

  In step S78, the main CPU 41 performs scroll display control processing. This process is a process of controlling the display so that the symbols determined in step S77 are rearranged after the symbol scrolling is started. In this scroll display control process, the main CPU 41 counts the number of each symbol determined to be arranged on the lower image display panel 16 in the symbol determination process of step S77. Then, after starting the scrolling of the symbols, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, symbols are rearranged in order from a large number of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16. In step S77 described above, since the symbols are determined so as to have a rank different from the predicted rank input by the player in step S76, in this scroll display control process, the predicted rank input by the player is not obtained. The symbols are rearranged.

  As described above, in the game execution process according to the present embodiment, the symbol ranking of the player is determined regardless of whether the bonus game is selected or not selected in the bonus game selection process in step S73. If an input is performed but no bonus game is selected, symbols are rearranged in a rank different from the input expected rank. As a result, if no bonus game is selected in the bonus game selection process (step S73), the result of the bonus game selection process (step S73) is that the payout as a bonus game is not performed. It is reflected in the result.

  Next, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S79 and determines whether or not a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line L has been established. If it is determined that a prize has been established, the main CPU 41 pays out coins corresponding to the number of coins inserted and the number of prizes (step S80), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prize has not been established, this subroutine is terminated.

  In the slot machine and the playing method thereof according to the present embodiment, the player is made to input the expected order of symbols regardless of the selection result of the bonus game selection process (step S73) executed for each game. As a result, the player is randomly selected as to whether or not to shift to the bonus game for each game while making it appear that the bonus game is always being executed, and the selection result is reflected in the game result. That is, in the slot machine and the playing method thereof according to the present embodiment, the bonus game selection process is actually executed for each game, while the game progresses as if the bonus game is continuous to the player. .

  In the second embodiment described above, after the bonus game selection process (step S73), the player is made to input the expected order of symbols regardless of the selection result of the bonus game selection process (step S75). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expected order of symbols may be input before the bonus selection process (step S73).

  FIG. 21 shows a processing procedure that enables the input of the expected order of symbols before the bonus selection processing. In FIG. 21, the processing of step S100, step S101, and step S102 is the same as the processing of step S70, step S71, and step S72 described above in FIG. Since these processes have already been described, description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S <b> 103, the main CPU 41 allows the input of the expected order of symbols. In this step S103, the player predicts and inputs the first to third ranks of symbols to be rearranged next. At this time, the images shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are displayed on the upper image display panel 33. In this case, it is possible to input the expected rank prior to the bonus game selection process executed in step S104 described later. In other words, even when it is not determined whether or not to move to the bonus game, the player can input the expected order of symbols. The main CPU 41 stores the prediction order input in step S103 in the RAM 43.

  Then, the main CPU 41 executes a bonus game selection process (step S104) following the process (step S103) that enables the input of the predicted rank. Since this process is the same as the process of step S73 of FIG. 19, a description thereof is omitted here.

  As a result of the bonus game selection process in step S104, when the main CPU 41 shifts to step S106 from the step S105, the main CPU 41 executes the bonus game process. The bonus game process in this step S106 is shown in FIG. In this bonus game process, the player can already input the predicted rank of symbols in step S103 shown in FIG. 21, and the predicted rank input at this time is stored in the RAM 43. Thereby, when entering the bonus game process shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 41 first reads the predicted rank stored in the RAM 43 in step S120 and sets this rank as the predicted rank input by the player.

  Then, the main CPU 41 executes the processes in step S121, step S122, step S123, and step S124. Since these processes have already been described with reference to FIG. 17, a description thereof is omitted here.

  After executing such a bonus game process (step S106 in FIG. 21), the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S106 shown in FIG. 21 to step S109. Steps S109 and S110 are processes for determining whether or not a prize is established based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L, and performing a payout process when a prize is established. Since these processes are the same as the processes in steps S79 and S80 in FIG. 19 and have already been described in FIG. 19, the description thereof is omitted here.

  On the other hand, if the result of the bonus game selection process in step S104 is that there is no transition to the bonus game, the main CPU 41 proceeds from step S105 to step S107 and executes a symbol determination process. In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 executes a symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43 to thereby execute a code No. when the symbol is stopped. To decide. In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines that the symbols stop in a rank other than the expected rank of the symbols input by the player in step S76 described above. This symbol determination process is the same as the symbol determination process in step S77 of FIG. 19 and has already been described in FIGS.

  After this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S108, executes scroll display control processing, and determines whether or not a prize is established by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L in step S109. If it is determined that a prize has been established, a payout process is performed in step S110.

  As described above, in the game execution process shown in FIG. 21, the player can input the predicted order of symbols before the bonus game selection process (step S104).

Although the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it is merely a specific example and does not particularly limit the present invention, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be changed as appropriate. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a flowchart which shows the playing method of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed when inputting the order | rank of a symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed when inputting the order | rank of a symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows an example of symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows an example of symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows an example of symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows an example of symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the prize and the number of payout in a bonus game. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol and the code number of each symbol. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 10. It is a flowchart which shows the game execution process procedure performed with the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus game selection processing procedure of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the symbol determination processing procedure of FIG. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a prize and the number of payout. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus game process sequence of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the playing method of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game execution process procedure performed with the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of a symbol determination processing procedure in FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game execution process procedure which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of a bonus game processing procedure of FIG. 19. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot Machine 11 Cabinet 12 Top Box 13 Main Door 16 Lower Image Display Panel 18 Coin Tray 19 Coin Payout 20 Control Panel 21 Coin Receiving Port 21C Coin Counter 21S Reverter 22 Bill Identifier 23 Spin Button 23S Spin Switch 24 Change Button 24S Change switch 25 CASHOUT button 25S CASHOUT switch 26 BET button 26S BET switch 27 Maximum BET button 27S Maximum BET switch 28 Display block 29 Speaker 30 Lamp 31 Credit number display part 32 Payout number display part 33 Upper image display panel 34 Belly glass 35 Ticket printer 36 Card reader 37 Data display 38 Keypad 38S Key switch 3 Ticket with a bar code 40 motherboard 41 main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication Interface 45 Power Supply Unit 50 Gaming Board 51 CPU
52 Boot ROM
53 Memory Card 53S Card Slot 54S IC Socket 55 ROM
60 Main body PCB
66 Hopper 67 Coin detector 68 Graphic board 69 Touch panel 80 Door PCB
81 Cold cathode tube 200 Ranking input image

Claims (12)

It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged; and
An input device that allows a player to input the rank order of prizes generated according to the type of the symbol;
When a transition to a special game is determined at random and the transition to the special game is made, the expected rank input from the input device before the execution of the special game and the rearranged on the display device A slot machine comprising: a controller that generates a special prize on condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in association with a plurality of types of symbols are the same. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device in which a plurality of types of scatter symbols set so that the prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases, and
An input device that allows a player to input the rank order of the prizes, and the input device that determines a transition to a special game at random and shifts to the special game before executing the special game. A slot machine comprising: a controller that generates a special prize on the condition that the predicted order input from the above and the order in which the number of scatter symbols rearranged in the display device is large are the same . It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged; and
An input device that allows a player to input the rank order of prizes generated according to the type of the symbol;
When a transition to a special game is determined at random and the transition to the special game is made, the expected rank input from the input device before the execution of the special game and the rearranged on the display device When a special prize is generated on the condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in association with a plurality of types of symbols are the same, and when the symbols are rearranged on the display device, A slot machine comprising: a controller that rearranges a symbol having the largest size before other symbols. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged; and
An input device that allows a player to input the rank order of prizes generated according to the type of the symbol;
When a transition to a special game is determined at random and the transition to the special game is made, the expected rank input from the input device before the execution of the special game and the rearranged on the display device When a special prize is generated on the condition that the ranks of prize sizes that can be generated in association with a plurality of types of symbols are the same, and when the symbols are rearranged on the display device, And a controller for rearranging the symbols in descending order of size. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged; and
A first input device that allows a player to input a rank order of prizes generated according to the type of the symbol;
A second input device that allows a player to input an instruction to start a game, and a random transition to a special game triggered by the instruction to start the game input from the second input device And when the transition is made to the special game, the predicted rank input from the first input device before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device And a controller for generating a special prize on condition that the ranks of prizes that can be generated are the same. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display device on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged; and
An input device that allows the player to input the rank order of prizes generated according to the type of symbol, regardless of whether or not to shift to a special game,
When the transition to a special game is determined at random, and the transition to a special game is made, the predicted ranks input from the input device before the execution of the special game and a plurality of types of rearranged on the display device A slot machine comprising: a controller that generates a special prize on condition that the ranks of prizes that can be generated in association with symbols are the same. It is a playing method of a slot machine with the following configuration,
Rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device;
Randomly determining a transition to a special game before performing the relocation;
Receiving an input of ranks of prizes generated according to the types of symbols rearranged on the display device before execution of the rearrangement;
The size of a prize that can be generated in relation to the ranks input before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device when the special game is entered. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the rankings of the slots are the same. It is a playing method of a slot machine with the following configuration,
A stage where a plurality of types of scatter symbols set so that a prize becomes larger as the number of rearrangements increases is rearranged on the display device;
Randomly determining a transition to a special game before performing the relocation;
Accepting an input of the rank order of the prizes before performing the rearrangement;
When transitioning to the special game, the order input before the execution of the special game is the same as the order in which the number of the scatter symbols rearranged on the display device is the same. A method for playing a slot machine, comprising: generating a special prize. It is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration,
Rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device;
Randomly determining a transition to a special game before performing the relocation;
Receiving an input of ranks of prizes generated according to the types of symbols rearranged on the display device before execution of the rearrangement;
Rearranging the symbol having the largest prize size before other symbols when rearranging the symbols on the display device;
The size of a prize that can be generated in relation to the ranks input before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device when the special game is entered. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the rankings of the slots are the same. It is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration,
Rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device;
Randomly determining a transition to a special game before performing the relocation;
Prior to the execution of the rearrangement, receiving an input of a rank order of prizes generated according to the types of symbols rearranged on the display device; and when rearranging the symbols on the display device, Rearranging the symbols in descending order of prize size;
The size of a prize that can be generated in relation to the ranks input before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device when the special game is entered. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the rankings of the slots are the same. It is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration,
Rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device;
Accepting an input of rank order of prizes generated according to the type of the symbol before execution of the rearrangement;
Accepting instructions to start the game,
A step of randomly determining a transition to a special game in response to an instruction to start the input game;
The size of a prize that can be generated in relation to the ranks input before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device when the special game is entered. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the rankings of the slots are the same. It is a playing method of a slot machine with the following configuration,
Rearranging a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the display device;
Randomly determining a transition to a special game before performing the relocation;
Prior to the execution of the rearrangement, in both cases where the transition to the special game is not performed and the transition is not performed, the order of the size of the prize generated according to the type of the symbol rearranged on the display device is input. Making it possible, and
The size of a prize that can be generated in relation to the ranks input before the execution of the special game and the plurality of types of symbols rearranged on the display device when the special game is entered. And a step of generating a special prize on condition that the rankings of the slots are the same.

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