JP2008178450A - Slot machine and playing method of slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine and its play method which can achieve higher entertainment properties. <P>SOLUTION: A liquid crystal display 16 is provided with a plurality of slot game areas A1-A10 and bets are placed on prescribed slot game areas in succession within an awarded credit range. Then, slot games are executed in the respective slot game areas. This enables the enjoyment of plural rounds of slot games in succession by requiring no credit betting per slot game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In a conventional slot machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals into a medal slot and operates a start button, a plurality of (for example, three) reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn are individually provided. Rotate. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the reel automatically stops. At this time, a payout corresponding to the number of inserted medals occurs when a symbol that is a winning combination is stopped on a preset payline or when a predetermined number of scatter symbols are stopped.

On the other hand, in US Pat. No. 6,855,052 (Patent Document 1), symbols displayed when the reels are stopped are provided above the reels when the combination is set in advance. The wheels start rotating sequentially and then stop. And when the stop result of a wheel turns into a predetermined stop result, paying out many medals is described.
US Pat. No. 6,855,052

  As described above, it is desired to provide a slot machine capable of performing a plurality of slot games instead of performing a single slot game for a single insertion of medals.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine and a playing method of the slot machine that can further improve entertainment properties.

  In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to claim 1, a display having a plurality of slot game areas for executing a slot game for rearranging a plurality of arranged symbols, and execution of the slot game And a controller for continuously betting on a predetermined slot game area and executing a slot game in the slot game area.

  According to the slot machine of the first aspect, a bet is continuously placed in a predetermined slot game area within the range of credits given by the game result, and the slot game is executed in the slot game area. It will be.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  A slot machine according to a second aspect is the slot machine according to the first aspect, wherein when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number in the first aspect, the controller continuously A bet is made in a predetermined slot game area.

  According to the slot machine of the second aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within the range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  A slot machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the first aspect, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller has a payout amount determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. It is characterized by changing the magnification.

  According to the slot machine of the third aspect, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player can execute the game continuously. In addition, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  5. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein a display having a plurality of slot game areas for performing a slot game in which a plurality of arranged symbols are rearranged, and a range of credits given by execution of the slot game In this case, a player continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area to execute a slot game in the slot game area, and when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, And a controller for notifying the player that the number has been exceeded by an effect display.

  According to the slot machine of the fourth aspect, a bet is continuously made in a predetermined slot game area within the range of credits given by the game result, and the slot game is executed in the slot game area. It will be.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  Further, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game has been continuously executed, and the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number in the fourth aspect, A bet is made in a predetermined slot game area.

  According to the slot machine of the fifth aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within the range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  A slot machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller has a payout amount determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. It is characterized by changing the magnification.

  According to the slot machine of the sixth aspect, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player can execute the game continuously. In addition, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  The slot machine according to claim 7, a display having a plurality of slot game areas for performing a slot game in which a plurality of arranged symbols are rearranged, an input device for reading a game end operation by a player, Within the range of credits given by the execution of the slot game, the player continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area and executes the slot game in the slot game area. If the number of games exceeds the predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display, and when the game end operation is read by the input device, a controller for terminating the execution of the slot game is provided. It is characterized by having.

  According to the slot machine of the seventh aspect, a bet is continuously placed in a predetermined slot game area within the range of credits given by the result of the game, and the slot game is executed in the slot game area. It will be.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  Further, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game has been continuously executed, and the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  Furthermore, when the player wants to arbitrarily stop the game from being continuously executed, the game is ended by performing an operation for ending the game via the input device.

  Therefore, when the player does not wish to continue to play the game, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage from being generated due to continuous betting.

  The slot machine according to claim 8 is the slot machine according to claim 7, wherein, when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, the controller continuously in the range of credits exceeding the predetermined number. A bet is made on a predetermined number of slot game areas.

  According to the slot machine of the eighth aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within the range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  A slot machine according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the seventh aspect, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller has a payout amount determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. It is characterized by changing the magnification.

  According to the slot machine of the ninth aspect, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player can execute the game continuously. In addition, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  11. The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 10, wherein a slot game for rearranging symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on a display is executed, and credits given by execution of the slot game are executed. In this range, a step of continuously betting on a predetermined slot game area and executing a slot game in the slot game area is provided.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine according to claim 10, a bet is continuously placed in a predetermined slot game area within a range of credits given by a game result, and the slot game is played in the slot game area. Will be executed.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 11 is the method according to claim 10, wherein in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game is a predetermined number. In the case of exceeding the above, betting on a predetermined slot game area is continuously performed within the range of the credit exceeding the above.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine of the eleventh aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within the range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 12 is the method according to claim 10, wherein, in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times. Is characterized in that the payout amount magnification determined from the symbols rearranged in the slot game is changed.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine according to the twelfth aspect, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player can continuously execute the games. Thus, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 13, wherein a slot game is executed by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on a display, and the slot game is executed. Within the credit range, continuously betting on a predetermined slot game area and executing a slot game in the slot game area, and if the number of consecutively executed games exceeds the predetermined number of times, And a step of notifying the player that the number exceeds the predetermined number of times by an effect display.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine of the thirteenth aspect, a bet is continuously placed in a predetermined slot game area within the range of credits given by the game result, and the slot game is played in the slot game area. Will be executed.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  Further, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game has been continuously executed, and the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 14 is the method according to claim 13, wherein in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game is predetermined. When the number exceeds the number, betting on a predetermined slot game area is continuously performed within the range of the credit exceeding the number.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine of the fourteenth aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, the credits are bet within the range, and the credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 15 is the method according to claim 13, wherein in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times. Is characterized in that the payout amount magnification determined from the symbols rearranged in the slot game is changed.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine according to claim 15, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player can continuously execute the games. Thus, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

17. The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 16, wherein a slot game is executed by rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on a display, and the slot game is executed. Within the credit range, continuously betting on a predetermined slot game area and executing a slot game in the slot game area, and if the number of consecutively executed games exceeds the predetermined number of times, Informing the player through the effect display that
It is characterized by comprising a step of reading a game end operation by a player, and a step of ending the execution of the game when the game end operation is read in the reading step.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine according to claim 16, a bet is continuously placed in a predetermined slot game area within a range of credits given by a game result, and the slot game is played in the slot game area. Will be executed.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy a plurality of slot games continuously without betting credits for each slot game.

  Further, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game has been continuously executed, and the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  Furthermore, when the player wants to arbitrarily stop the game from being continuously executed, the game is ended by performing an operation for ending the game via the input device.

  Therefore, when the player does not wish to continue to play the game, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage from being generated due to continuous betting.

  The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 17 is the playing method of claim 16, wherein in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game is predetermined. When the number exceeds the number, betting on a predetermined slot game area is continuously performed within the range of the credit exceeding the number.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine of the seventeenth aspect, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within the range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number.

  Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 18, wherein, in the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times in claim 16. Is characterized in that the payout amount magnification determined from the symbols rearranged in the slot game is changed.

  According to the playing method of the slot machine according to claim 18, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount is changed, so that the player continuously executes the games. Thus, a more advantageous payout can be obtained.

  Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  In the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present invention, the player can continuously enjoy a plurality of slot games without betting credits for each slot game. It is possible to concentrate on the game without performing troublesome operations such as throwing it in. According to this, the player does not lose his motivation for the game due to the interruption of the game, and since a plurality of games are continuously executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that a large payout can be obtained. Can do. Therefore, entertainment properties can be further improved.

  Initially, the characteristic part of embodiment of this invention is demonstrated with reference to the example of a display shown in FIG. 1, and the perspective view of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example on the liquid crystal display (display) 16 of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the liquid crystal display 16 is provided with ten slot game areas A1 to A10 (hereinafter referred to as “areas” where appropriate). Then, a slot game is executed in each of the areas A1 to A10.

  In each area A1 to A10, a total of nine display areas of three rows and three columns are set. When a medal is inserted into the slot machine 10 or the BET switch 25 is pressed, a credit is bet. When the start switch 27 is pressed, the symbols displayed (arranged) in each display area are scrolled. Thereafter, a slot game is executed in which the scrolled symbols are stopped (rearranged) in the display areas of 3 rows and 3 columns.

  Further, in the slot game executed in each of the areas A1 to A10, credits for up to three medals can be bet. In each slot game, the payline increases as the number of bets increases.

  Further, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 or the BET switch 25 is pressed, credits are successively bet on the ten areas A1 to A10. For example, when one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, a credit for one medal is bet on the area A1, and when a second medal is inserted, a credit for one medal is bet on the area A2. However, as will be described later, credits are preferentially bet for areas where bonus games are being executed. An example of the relationship between the number of medals to be inserted and the bet is shown in FIG. 16, and details will be described later.

  In another embodiment, credits are randomly bet on each of the areas A1 to A10 when a medal is inserted.

  As a result of executing the slot game in each of the areas A1 to A10, when symbols that become a winning combination are stopped on the payline, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out or the number corresponding to the winning combination Credits will be added. With such a configuration, the slot machine of the present invention can simultaneously execute a plurality of slot games.

  In the above description, the case where the stopped symbols are scrolled in each slot game and then the symbols are stopped again is described as an example. However, the slot game is not limited to scrolling the symbols. For example, the symbols displayed (arranged) in the respective display areas may be individually changed so that new symbols are displayed (rearranged).

  Furthermore, in the above description, the maximum number of credit bets is set to 3 for each of the areas A1 to A10, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 provided on the upper side of the cabinet, and a main door 13. The cabinet 11 is provided with a liquid crystal display 16 on the surface facing the player. In the cabinet 11, a controller 40 (see FIG. 3) for electrically controlling the slot machine 10 and a hopper 44 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the insertion, storage and payout of medals are provided. Various constituent members are provided.

  In this embodiment, a medal is given as an example of a game medium used when a game is executed, but the game medium is not limited to a medal. For example, a coin, a token, electronic money, or electronic valuable information (credit) corresponding to these can be cited.

  The main door 13 is attached to the cabinet 11 so that it can be opened and closed. A liquid crystal display 16 is provided in the approximate center of the main door 13. As described above, the liquid crystal display 16 is provided with ten slot game areas A1 to A10. In each area A1 to A10, an independent slot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of slot game areas is “10”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that two or more slot game areas exist.

  In one area, a total of nine display areas of 3 rows and 3 columns are provided, and various symbols are displayed in each of these display areas. That is, when the slot game is started, the symbols displayed (arranged) in each display area are scrolled and stopped (rearranged) after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, a payout is generated according to a combination of symbols stopped in each display area.

  In the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 16, a payout number display area 48 for displaying the payout number is provided.

  Below the liquid crystal display 16, there are provided a medal insertion slot 21 for inserting medals used when playing a game, and a banknote discriminator 22 for identifying properness of banknotes and receiving legitimate banknotes. Yes. Various operation switches are provided in the vicinity of the medal slot 21 and the bill validator 22.

  As operation switches, a cash-out switch 23, a MAXBET switch 24, a BET switch 25, a spin repeat bet switch 26, a start switch 27, and a stop switch 31 are provided.

  The BET switch 25 is a switch for determining the number of credits to bet for each slot game executed in the plurality of slot game areas A1 to A10. As will be described later, every time the BET switch 25 is pressed, a credit for one medal is bet on each of the slot game areas A1 to A10. In the slot game areas A1 to A10 where credits are bet, the slot game executed here is validated, and a payout occurs when a symbol that becomes a winning combination is stopped on the payline.

  The spin repeat bet switch 26 bets credits again in each area A1 to A10 without changing the number of credits bet by the BET switch 25 in the previous game, and plays a slot game in each area A1 to A10. It is a switch to do.

  The start switch 27 is a switch for starting a slot game in each of the slot game areas A1 to A10 after a desired number of credits are bet on the plurality of slot game areas A1 to A10. When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 or a credit is bet by the BET switch 25 and then the start switch 27 is pressed, a slot game is started in each of the areas A1 to A10.

  The stop switch 31 is an input device that reads a game end operation by a player. When this switch is pressed by the player, the game end operation is read, and the execution of the slot game is ended.

  The cashout switch 23 is a switch for paying out inserted medals. The medals to be paid out are discharged from the medal payout port 28 opened at the lower front of the main door 13. The discharged medals are stored in the medal tray 18.

  The MAXBET switch 24 is a switch for betting the maximum number of credits that can be bet in one game (for example, 30 medals) by one operation.

  A foot display 34 is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 13 and displays various images related to the game of the slot machine 10. Examples of this image include a character of the slot machine 10.

  Lamps 47 are provided on both sides of the foot display 34, and light is emitted based on a preset light emission pattern for playing the slot machine 10. A medal payout port 28 is provided below the foot display 34.

  An upper display 33 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper display 33 includes a display panel, and displays the number of medals paid out for a combination of symbols.

  The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29. Below the upper display 33, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a data display 37, and a keypad 38 are provided. The ticket printer 35 prints a bar code in which each data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded on a ticket, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with a bar code.

  The player reads the ticket 39 with barcode to another slot machine and plays a game with this slot machine, or exchanges the ticket 39 with barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined place in the gaming facility (for example, a cashier in a casino). can do.

  The card reader 36 is a device that reads data stored in an inserted smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card carried by the player. This card stores data for identifying the player, data relating to the history of games played by the player, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 40 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment and various devices connected to the controller 40. The controller 40 of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 3 includes a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 106, a ROM 108, a RAM 110, a communication interface circuit 111, and a random number generator 112. A speaker drive circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a display drive circuit 128, and a display controller 140.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104, and the input / output bus 104 inputs and outputs data signals or address signals to the CPU 106.

  A start switch 27 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The start signal output from the start switch 27 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then transmitted to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  Further, the BET switch 25, the MAXBET switch 24, the spin repeat bet switch 26, the cashout switch 23, and the stop switch 31 are connected to the interface circuit group 102. The switching signals output from these switches 25, 24, 26, 23, 31 are supplied to the interface circuit group 102. Then, after being converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102, it is transmitted to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  In addition, a medal sensor 43 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The medal sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, and is provided at a medal insertion part of the medal insertion slot 21. The detection signal output from the medal sensor 43 is supplied to the interface circuit group 102. After being converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, it is transmitted to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  The input / output bus 104 is connected to a ROM 108 for storing system programs and a RAM 110 for storing various data. Further, a random number generator 112, a communication interface circuit 111, a display controller 140, a hopper drive circuit 124, a speaker drive circuit 122, and a display drive circuit 128 are connected to the input / output bus 104.

  The CPU 106 reads out the game execution program and executes the game when the game start operation is received by the start switch 27. The game execution program is a program for executing a slot game in each of the areas A1 to A10 on the liquid crystal display 16 via the display controller 140.

  That is, the game execution program scrolls the symbols in each of the areas A1 to A10, and then stops the symbols. When the symbols that become winning combinations are aligned on the activated payline, a slot game that generates a payout Is programmed to run.

  The communication interface circuit 111 is connected to a hall server or the like (not shown), and transmits play history data and the like executed in the slot machine 10 to the hall server. It also receives various data transmitted from the hall server.

  The random number generator 112 generates a random number for determining whether or not a winning combination is generated in the slot game executed in each of the areas A1 to A10.

  The display driving circuit 128 performs control to display the payout number in the payout number display area 48 set in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 16.

  The speaker drive circuit 122 outputs audio data to the speaker 29. That is, the CPU 106 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 108 and transmits this audio data to the speaker drive circuit 122 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 29.

  The hopper drive circuit 124 outputs a payout signal to the hopper 44 when cash out occurs. That is, when a cashout signal is input from the cashout switch 23, the CPU 106 outputs a driving signal to the hopper driving circuit 124 via the input / output bus 104. Accordingly, the hopper 44 pays out medals corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 at that time.

  The display controller 140 controls display related to the slot game in the areas A1 to A10 provided on the liquid crystal display 16. That is, for each of the areas A1 to A10, the CPU 106 generates an image display command signal corresponding to the state of the slot game and the result of the slot game, and outputs the image display command signal via the input / output bus 104 to the display controller. Output to 140. When the image display command signal output from the CPU 106 is input, the display controller 140 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 16 based on the image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 16 is output. As a result, a predetermined image related to the slot game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  Next, images displayed in the slot game areas A1 to A10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a display example in each of the areas A1 to A10.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each area A1 to A10 is provided with a total of nine display areas q11 to q33 in three rows and three columns. When the slot game is executed, various symbols are scroll-displayed in these nine display areas q11 to q33.

  Five LEDs 53a to 53e are provided on the left side of each display region q11 to q33. Each LED 53a-53e lights up according to the number of bets. Specifically, the LED 53a is turned on when a credit for one medal is bet in the slot game area. When credits for two medals are bet in the slot game area, LEDs 53b and 53c are lit in addition to LED 53a. When credits for three medals are bet in the slot game area, the LEDs 53d and 53e are lit in addition to the LEDs 53a to 53c.

  That is, the LEDs 53a to 53e are provided to notify the payline in the slot game area. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing paylines in the slot game area. As shown in the figure, among the nine display areas q11 to q33 provided in total of 3 rows and 3 columns, the central horizontal line is set to L1, the upper horizontal line is set to L2, and the lower horizontal line is set to L3. . Furthermore, the diagonal line that descends to the right is L4, and the diagonal line that rises to the right is L5.

  When the LED 53a shown in FIG. 12 is lit, the line L1 is set as a payline. When the LEDs 53b and 53c are lit, the lines L2 and L3 are set as paylines. When the LEDs 53d and 53e are lit, the lines L4 and L5 are set as paylines.

  When credits for one medal are bet, only the line L1 becomes a payline. When credits for two medals are bet, lines L1, L2, and L3 are paylines. When credits for three medals are bet, all the lines L1 to L5 are paylines. When a symbol that becomes a winning combination is stopped on this payline, a payout corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

  In addition, an effective area notification frame 51 is provided around each display area q11 to q33. When the slot game area is activated, the effective area notification frame 51 is lit. When a credit for at least one medal is bet on the slot game area, the effective area notification frame 51 of the slot game area is turned on. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the activated area among the ten areas A1 to A10.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a bonus notification unit 52 is provided above each display region q11 to q33. When a bonus game (described later) is being executed in the slot game executed in this slot game area, the bonus notification section 52 is lit. The player can recognize the area where the bonus is executed by looking at the bonus notification unit 52.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the symbol arrangement of the winning combination and the payout amount. As shown in FIG. 14, when three “7” symbols are arranged on the payline, a bonus trigger is set. For example, when the line L1 shown in FIG. 13 is set as a payline, if three “7” symbols are arranged on the payline, a bonus game is started. When three “APPLE” symbols are arranged on the payline, a payout of 15 medals occurs. When three “BELL” symbols are arranged on the payline, a payout of 10 medals occurs. When the “CHERRY” symbol stops in the left display area on the payline, two payouts occur regardless of the symbols stopped in the other display areas. Hereinafter, the table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to as a payout table.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the slot game execution process.

  First, when the processing of this routine is started, the CPU 106 shown in FIG. 3 starts accepting bets by the player (step S101). The player presses the BET switch 25 to bet a desired number of credits. Alternatively, a desired number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, and credits corresponding to the number of inserted medals are bet. When the BET switch 25 is pushed and the bet is made, the CPU 106 subtracts the current credit amount by the bet credit (step S102). For example, when the credit amount is “50” and a bet of “30” is made, these are subtracted and the credit amount becomes “20”.

  Next, the CPU 106 determines an area to be activated in a total of ten slot game areas A1 to A10 (step S103). Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the processing for determining the area to be activated ends, CPU 106 determines a payline in these activated areas (step S104). The determination of the payline is processed according to the number of credits bet as described above. That is, when a credit for one medal is bet in one area, the line L1 shown in FIG. 13 is activated. When credits for two medals are bet in one area, the lines L1, L2, and L3 are activated. When credits for three medals are bet on one area, all the lines L1 to L5 are activated. For the areas A1 to A10 where credits are bet, the effective area notification frame 51 provided around the area is turned on to notify the player of the activated area.

  For example, when the areas A1 to A6 are activated, the effective area notification frames 51 of the areas A1 to A6 are lit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the effective area notification frames 51 of the areas A7 to A10 that are not activated are not lit. In FIG. 15, the lit frame is hatched, and the unlit frame is white.

  As will be described later, when a bet is randomly placed on each of the areas A1 to A10, the bets are not placed in the order of A1 to A10. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, random areas A1, A3, A6, A8, and A10 are activated, and the effective area notification frame 51 of these areas is lit.

  Further, as will be described later, when the number of continuously executed games is a predetermined number or more, the effective area notification frame 51 of the activated area blinks.

  Subsequent to step S104 in FIG. 4, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the start switch 27 is turned on (step S105). If it is determined in step S105 that the start switch 27 is turned on, the slot game is executed in the activated area (step S106).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the processing procedure of the slot game executed in each of the areas A1 to A10 will be described. Here, as an example, a slot game executed in the area A1 will be described.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether the bonus flag is “0” or “1” in the area A1 (step S201). The bonus flag is “1” when the bonus game is executed, and is initially “0”.

  Next, the CPU 106 determines symbols to be stopped in the display areas q11 to q33 in the area A1 (step S203). By this processing, symbols (“7”, “BELL”, “APPLE”, etc.) displayed in the display areas q11 to q33 are determined.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 scrolls the symbols in the display areas q11 to q33 in the area A1 (step S204). And when predetermined time passes, a symbol will stop in each display area q11-q33. The symbol to be stopped at this time is the symbol determined in step S203.

  Then, the CPU 106 determines whether or not “7” symbols indicating a bonus trigger are arranged on the payline (step S205). For example, when the five lines L1 to L5 shown in FIG. 13 are all paylines, it is determined whether or not the symbol “7” is aligned on any of these paylines L1 to L5. .

  When the symbol “7” is arranged on any one of the paylines L1 to L5, a bonus trigger is established, and the CPU 106 executes a bonus game start process (step S206). . This bonus game start process will be described later.

  If the symbol “7” is not aligned on the payline, the CPU 106 determines whether or not symbols that are a winning combination are aligned on the payline (step S207). Then, when the symbols for the winning combination are prepared, the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is generated (step S208). Further, the CPU 106 ends the slot game in the area A1 without generating a payout when the winning combination does not have symbols. When payout occurs, there are cases where medals for the payout are paid out from the payout port 28 and credits for the payout are added to the current credit.

  Next, the procedure of the bonus game start process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S205 in FIG. 5, when the bonus trigger is established by the symbol “7” being aligned on the payline, the bonus flag is set to “1” (step S301 in FIG. 6). At this time, the bonus notification section 52 shown in FIG. 12 is turned on to notify the player that the bonus game is being executed in the area A1. For example, when a bonus game is being executed in the area A6, as shown in FIG. 16, the bonus notification section 52 in the area A6 is turned on.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines the number T of bonus games (step S302). The number of games T is, for example, 50 games, and may be a constant number of games at all times, or may be determined randomly by the CPU 106 each time. This game number T is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, a payout for the establishment of the bonus trigger is generated (step S303). In this process, for example, 15 medals or credits for 15 medals are paid out. Then, this process ends.

  If the bonus flag is set to “1” in the bonus game start process shown in FIG. 6, the bonus flag is set to “1” in the next slot game in the area A1. As a result, “1” is set in step S201 of FIG. 5, and then a bonus game execution process is performed (step S202).

  Next, bonus game execution processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the bonus game is executed, the CPU 106 performs a process of determining a stop symbol (step S401). This process is the same as the process of step S203 shown in FIG. However, in the process of step S401, “7” is not aligned on the payline, and the winning combinations are set with a high probability. That is, in the bonus game, the symbols “BELL”, “APPLE”, and “CHERRY” shown in FIG. 14 are set to be more easily aligned on the payline than in the normal game.

  Next, the CPU 106 starts scrolling symbols (step S402). This process is the same as step S204 in FIG.

  Then, the CPU 106 determines whether or not symbols as winning combinations are arranged on the payline (step S403). Then, when symbols that become a winning combination are prepared, the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is generated (step S404). Further, the CPU 106 does not generate a payout when symbols that become a winning combination are not arranged on the payline.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 decrements the number of games “T” stored in the RAM 110 to “T−1” (step S405).

  The CPU 106 determines whether or not the number of games “T” stored in the RAM 110 is “T = 0” (step S406). If “T = 0”, the bonus flag is set to “0”. (Step S407). In other words, when the predetermined number of bonus games is exhausted, the bonus flag is set to “0” and the bonus game is ended.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 18, the determination process of the slot game area to be activated will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the credit bet number and the bet area.

  When the player presses the BET switch 25 or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 21, the CPU 106 preferentially bets credits on the area where the bonus game is being executed (step S501). Thereafter, credits are bet sequentially in the order of areas A1, A2, A3,... (Step S502).

  For example, when a bonus game is executed in the area A8, as shown in FIG. 18, the first to third credits are bet on the area A8, and the fourth credit is bet on the area A1. A fifth credit is bet on area A2. Then, the above-described procedure is sequentially repeated, and all the areas A1 to A10 are bet on a maximum of 30 credits.

  If a bonus game is executed simultaneously in two or more areas, a credit is preferentially bet on each area where the bonus game is executed, and then credits are given to areas where the bonus game is not executed. Bet.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another procedure for determining the slot game area to be activated. In this process, when the BET switch 25 is pressed, the CPU 106 bets credits preferentially in the area where the bonus game is executed, as in FIG. 8 (step S601). Thereafter, a credit bet is randomly placed on an area where the bonus game is not executed (step S602). This process is arbitrarily determined by the CPU 106 and is randomly determined for each game.

  Returning to FIG. After executing the slot game in step S106 of FIG. 4, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current credit number is “100” or more (step S107). This step determines whether or not the current credit number is a predetermined number or more as a condition for continuously executing the slot game. In this example, the predetermined number is “100”, but any number of credits may be set. The predetermined number may be set by the player.

  If it is determined in step S107 that the credit number is “100” or more, 100 is subtracted from the current credit number to determine the credit number to bet (step S108). For example, when the current credit number is “130”, “100” is subtracted, and the number of bets to be bet is “30”.

  Next, the CPU 106 determines an area to be activated in the slot game areas A1 to A10 (step S109). The process in step S109 is the same as the process in step S103. When the process of determining the areas to be activated ends, CPU 106 determines a payline in these activated areas (step S110). The process in step S110 is the same as the process in step S104.

  Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the number of games executed continuously (hereinafter referred to as “the number of continuous games”) Tn is 50 or more (step S111). This step is to determine whether or not the number of continuous games is a predetermined number or more as a condition for changing the payout amount magnification. In this example, the predetermined number is “50”, but any number of games may be set. This continuous game number Tn is stored in the RAM 110. The continuous game number Tn is incremented by “1” every time the game is continuously executed. The initial value is “0”, and is reset to the initial value when continuous execution of the game is interrupted.

  If the CPU 106 determines that the number of continuous games Tn is 50 or more in step S109, the CPU 106 performs an effect display process for notifying the player that the number of continuous games is a predetermined number or more (step S112).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a processing procedure for effect display will be described. The CPU 106 identifies the activated area determined in step S109 in FIG. 4 (step S701). Then, the effective area notification frame 51 of these areas is blinked (step S702). Thus, the player can recognize that the flashing area of the effective area notification frame 51 is an activated area and the number of continuous games is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the number of continuous games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount magnification is changed, so that the player is in the case where the effective area notification frame 51 is blinking. Recognizes that the payout amount has changed.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. After executing the effect display process in step S112, the CPU 106 executes a magnification change process for changing the payout amount magnification in the activated area (step S113). This magnification change process is a process of doubling the payout amount in the payout table shown in FIG. For example, the payout amount when “BELL” symbols are aligned on the payline is normally 10 medals, but in the magnification change process, the payout amount is doubled and 20 medals are paid out. When “7” symbols are arranged on the payline, the bonus game is started as usual.

  After executing the magnification change process in step S113, the CPU 106 increments the number of continuous games Tn stored in the RAM 110 to “Tn + 1” (step S114). If the number of consecutive games Tn is less than 50 in step S111, the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the effect display process and the magnification change process.

  Subsequently, the CPU 106 returns the process to step S106, and causes the slot game to be executed in the area previously activated in step S109. As described above, when the process returns from step S114 to step S106, the slot game is continuously executed without determining whether or not the start switch 27 is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the current credit number is less than “100” in step S107, the CPU 106 performs a reset process (step S115). Here, the flashing of the effective area notification frame 51, the change in the payout amount magnification, the number of consecutive games Tn, and the like are reset. That is, the blinking of the effective area notification frame 51 is stopped. The payout amount is the payout amount in the payout table shown in FIG. The continuous game number Tn is set to an initial value “0”. After this reset process, the process of this routine is terminated.

  Next, the game stop process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The CPU 106 determines whether or not the stop switch 31 has been pressed, that is, whether or not the game end operation has been read while the slot game execution process continues (step S801). If it is determined that the game end operation has been read (step S801: YES), it is determined whether the slot game has ended at that time, that is, whether the slot game is being executed (step S802). If the slot game has not ended, the process of step S802 is repeated until the slot game ends. If it is determined that the slot game has ended, a payout process is executed at that time, and the same reset process as step S115 in FIG. 4 is performed to end the process of this routine (step S803).

  According to the slot game execution process described above, the player can simultaneously execute a plurality of slot games by betting a predetermined number of credits. When the number of credits becomes “100” or more, credits corresponding to 100 or more are automatically bet, and the slot game is continuously executed until the number of credits becomes less than “100”. become. When the number of continuously executed games becomes “50” or more, the effective area notification frame 51 displayed on the liquid crystal display 16 blinks as an effect display. At the same time, a magnification change process for changing the payout amount magnification is executed. By this magnification change processing, the player can obtain a payout that is twice as normal. Execution of such a continuous slot game ends when the number of credits is less than “100”. Thereafter, credits are bet by inserting medals for each game or by pressing the BET switch 25. When the credit number becomes “100” or more, the slot game is continuously executed again. In addition, the player can forcibly end the continuously executed slot game by pressing the stop switch 31.

  As described above, in the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of slot game areas, a plurality of slot games can be executed simultaneously with one bet. Then, since the slot game is continuously executed within the range of the granted credit, the player enjoys the slot game for a plurality of times continuously without betting credits for each slot game. be able to. According to this, the player can concentrate on the game without performing a cumbersome operation such as inserting medals, so that the player does not lose his motivation for the game when the game is interrupted. In addition, since a plurality of games are continuously executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a large payout can be obtained. Therefore, entertainment properties can be further improved.

  Further, in the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the total number of credits exceeds a predetermined number, credits are bet within that range, and credits are not bet below the predetermined number. Therefore, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without worrying that all of the acquired credits will be lost.

  Further, in the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the payout amount magnification is changed. Is executed continuously, so that a more advantageous payout can be obtained. Therefore, the player can have a stronger willingness to continue the game.

  In addition, in the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the number of continuously executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number. Is done. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game has been continuously executed, and the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  Furthermore, in the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the player performs a game end operation via the input device, the execution of the game is ended. Therefore, when the player does not wish to continue to play the game, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage from being generated due to continuous betting.

  The slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine of the present invention have been described based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each unit is an arbitrary configuration having the same function. Can be replaced.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the slot game is executed only in the activated slot game area in one play, but the slot game is executed in all slot game areas. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the ten slot game areas A1 to A10 are provided on the liquid crystal display 16, that is, an example in which symbols used for executing the slot game are displayed as images. Also good. In this case, the configuration is such that three rotating reels are provided for each of the slot game areas A1 to A10.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of determining whether or not the current credit number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number as a condition for continuously executing the slot game, it is set in advance regardless of the credit number. You may bet the number of credits. In this case, when it is determined that the number of credits automatically bet exceeds the current number of credits, the continuous game execution is stopped.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the player is notified by flashing the effective area notification frame 51 that the number of continuous games is a predetermined number or more is shown. However, a special character for notification is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16. Or a message may be displayed.

  This is extremely useful for improving the entertainment of the game and increasing the player's willingness to play.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit provided in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows each slot game area of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 50 shows an explanatory diagram showing paylines in each slot game area of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a symbol arrangement of a winning combination and a payout amount in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 52 shows each slot game area displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 shows each slot game area displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 shows each slot game area displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between the bet number of credits and the bet area in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

A1 to A10 ... slot game area L1 to L5 ... pay run 10 ... slot machine 11 ... cabinet 12 ... top box 13 ... main door 16 ... liquid crystal display 18 ... medal tray 21 ... medal slot 22 ... bill discriminator 23 ... cashout switch 24 ... MAXBET switch 25 ... BET switch 26 ... Spin repeat bet switch 27 ... Start switch 28 ... Payout port 29 ... Speaker 31 ... Stop switch 33 ... Upper display 34 ... Foot display 35 ... Ticket printer 36 ... Card reader 37 ... Data display 38 ... Keypad 39 ... Bar code ticket 40 ... Controller 43 ... Medal sensor 44 ... Hopper 47 ... Lamp 48 ... Payout number display area 51 ... Effective area Indicating frame 52 ... bonus notification unit 53a~53e ... LED
102 ... Interface circuit group 104 ... Input / output bus 106 ... CPU
108 ... ROM
110 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 111 ... Communication interface circuit 112 ... Random number generator 122 ... Speaker drive circuit 124 ... Hopper drive circuit 128 ... Display drive circuit 140 ... Display controller

Claims (18)

A display having a plurality of slot game areas for performing a slot game in which a plurality of arranged symbols are rearranged;
A controller that continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area and executes the slot game in the slot game area within a range of credits given by the execution of the slot game;
A slot machine characterized by comprising:   2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the total number of credits granted by executing the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, the controller continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area within the range of the credits exceeding the predetermined number. 2. The slot machine according to 1.   2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller changes a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. Slot machine. A display having a plurality of slot game areas for performing a slot game in which a plurality of arranged symbols are rearranged;
Within the range of credits given by the execution of the slot game, the player continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area and executes the slot game in the slot game area. A controller that notifies the player that the number of games has exceeded a predetermined number of times by an effect display;
A slot machine characterized by comprising:   2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein when the total number of credits granted by executing the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, the controller continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area within the range of the credits exceeding the predetermined number. 5. The slot machine according to 4.   5. The controller according to claim 4, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller changes a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. Slot machine. A display having a plurality of slot game areas for performing a slot game in which a plurality of arranged symbols are rearranged;
An input device for reading a game end operation by a player;
Within the range of credits given by the execution of the slot game, the player continuously bets on a predetermined slot game area and executes the slot game in the slot game area. If the number of games exceeds the predetermined number, the player is notified by an effect display, and when the game end operation is read by the input device, a controller that ends the execution of the slot game;
A slot machine characterized by comprising:   The controller is configured to bet on a predetermined number of slot game areas continuously within a range of credits exceeding the predetermined number when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number. Item 8. The slot machine according to Item 7.   8. The controller according to claim 7, wherein when the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number, the controller changes a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game. Slot machine. Executing a slot game in which symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on a display are rearranged;
Betting on a predetermined slot game area continuously within a range of credits given by execution of the slot game, and executing the slot game in the slot game area; and
A method for playing a slot machine, comprising:   In the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, within the range of the credits exceeding the predetermined number, The method of playing a slot machine according to claim 10, wherein a bet is placed in the slot game area.   In the step of continuously executing a slot game in a predetermined slot game area, if the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times, a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game The method of playing a slot machine according to claim 10, wherein: Executing a slot game to rearrange a plurality of symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on the display;
Betting on a predetermined slot game area continuously within a range of credits given by execution of the slot game, and executing the slot game in the slot game area; and
In a case where the number of games executed continuously exceeds a predetermined number of times, informing the player that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number of times by an effect display;
A method for playing a slot machine, comprising:   In the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, the predetermined number is continuously determined within the range of credits exceeding the predetermined number. 14. The method of playing a slot machine according to claim 13, wherein a bet is placed in the slot game area.   In the step of continuously executing a slot game in a predetermined slot game area, if the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times, a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game 14. The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 13, wherein the game machine is changed. Executing a slot game to rearrange a plurality of symbols arranged in a plurality of slot game areas on the display;
Betting on a predetermined slot game area continuously within a range of credits given by execution of the slot game, and executing the slot game in the slot game area; and
In a case where the number of games executed continuously exceeds a predetermined number of times, informing the player that the number of games has exceeded the predetermined number of times by an effect display;
Reading the game end operation by the player;
When the game end operation is read in the reading step, the step of ending the execution of the slot game;
A method for playing a slot machine, comprising:   In the step of continuously executing the slot game in the predetermined slot game area, when the total number of credits given by the execution of the slot game exceeds a predetermined number, the predetermined number is continuously determined within the range of credits exceeding the predetermined number. 17. The method of playing a slot machine according to claim 16, wherein a bet is placed in the slot game area.   In the step of continuously executing a slot game in a predetermined slot game area, if the number of consecutively executed games exceeds a predetermined number of times, a payout amount magnification determined from symbols rearranged in the slot game 17. The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 16, wherein:

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