JP2003154064A - Game machine, program for game machine, and computer- readable recording medium recording program for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can change the probability of a start of a special game in accordance with a game history, raises interest in game results, allows a player to play the game with a sense of tension, and can prevent the game from being monotonized. SOLUTION: A special game control means 120 can start the special game with a prescribed probability, when the game history stored by a game history storing means 130 is made to serve as a specific history. The means 120 is formed so that the probability of the start of the special game can be changed according to the game history.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of starting a special game based on a game history.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine which performs a lottery for a winning combination, has a normal game and a special game different from the normal game as a game, and starts the special game when a specific condition is satisfied. Is known.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the starting condition of the special game is based on a specific winning or lottery result. Therefore, each invention described in each claim is made to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming property which is not present in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, and the purpose thereof is as follows. Is in the point of.

(Claim 1) That is, according to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to change the start probability of a special game based on the game history, raise interest in the game performance, and give the game a sense of tension. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the game from becoming monotonous.

(Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 2 is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving an opportunity to start a special game under a certain condition even if the game history does not meet the start condition of the special game.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 or 2 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 3 is to provide a gaming machine which can give a chance of starting the special game with a higher probability when the game history exceeds the start condition of the special game. .

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 4 aims to provide a gaming machine that can give an opportunity to start a special game under a certain condition even if the game history during the certain period does not meet the condition for starting the special game. It is a thing. .

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 or 4 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 5 provides a gaming machine capable of giving a chance of starting the special game with a higher probability when the game history within a certain period exceeds the start condition of the special game. To do.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 6 is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the start probability for each of a plurality of special games.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 has the following object. That is, an object of the invention of claim 7 is to provide a game machine program capable of achieving the object of the game machine of claims 1 to 6. (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 has the following object.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable recording medium in which a game machine program capable of achieving the objects of the game machines according to the first to sixth aspects is recorded. And

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Each of the inventions described in each of the claims is made in order to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are shown in the drawings. The form will be described below. The code is
The reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention are shown and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Claim 1) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, while controlling the operation of the gaming machine, has a game control device 20 for performing a lottery related to the winning combination, as a result of the lottery, a predetermined winning combination is won, and the game situation is predetermined In the gaming machine that becomes a prize by becoming, the game control device 20 is based on the game history storage means 130 for storing a predetermined game history, and the game history,
At least a special game control means 120 for starting a special game different from a normal game, the special game control means 120, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is a specific history In addition, the special game can be started with a predetermined probability, and the probability that the special game is started can be changed according to the game history.

The present invention is a gaming machine that wins a prize when a game situation becomes a predetermined mode when a lottery result is won in a predetermined combination, and a special game according to a specific game history. It is a gaming machine formed to be selected and started. Here, "the game situation becomes a predetermined mode" means that, for example, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, the symbol 61 displayed on the symbol display means such as the rotating reel 40 and the liquid crystal screen is predetermined. It is displayed in a different manner or stopped so as to be in a predetermined arrangement.

The special game control means 120 is for controlling the start, execution and end of the special game. Here, "starting with a predetermined probability" means that the special game is not always started in the above case. Then, the special game control means 120 is formed so that the probability of starting the special game can be changed. For example, it has a plurality of lottery tables with different probabilities for deciding whether to start a special game, and the probability that a special game will be started by changing the lottery table according to the game history. Can be changed.

The special game is not limited to a game that gives the player an advantage over the normal game, and does not always give the player an advantage, or a game that gives a disadvantage to the player. I don't care. Also, special game control means
The special game that 120 can start is not limited to one, and may be formed so that a plurality of special games can be started.

The game history storage means 130 is for storing a game history. The game history is a history of the game such as the game result, and can be, for example, winning, winning, notification of winning confirmation, payout of consideration, score situation, and the like. (Operation) According to the present invention, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 becomes a specific history, the special game control means 120 determines whether to perform a special game with a predetermined probability. To do. At this time, the probability varies depending on the game history. Then, the special game is executed when the start of the special game is decided.

Incidentally, "when the game history becomes a specific history" means, for example, when a predetermined number of winnings or winnings or notification of winning confirmation is reached a predetermined number of times, or of winning or winning or winning confirmation notification. The number of notifications may be a predetermined number during a certain number of games, or a specific winning or winning or a notification of winning confirmation may be repeated a predetermined number of times. In addition, in a gaming machine that pays out a consideration or adds points, it may be possible that the total amount of points and the points of the player's consideration acquired becomes a predetermined value.

(Claim 2) (Characteristic point) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 2 is the special game control means 120.
Is the game history stored in the game history storage means 130.
When the number of times the game history is (n−m) times is L times, the special game can be started with a predetermined probability when the times are consecutive, and the probability is lower than the predetermined probability. It is characterized in that a special game can be started.

According to the present invention, when the special game cannot be started because the number of game histories required to start the special game is insufficient for the predetermined number of times, the required game history is accumulated. It is formed so that the special game can be started, though at a lower rate than when the number of times of the above is reached. Where n,
m and L are natural numbers, and n is a value larger than m.
Further, L is preferably 2 or more.

Specifically, for example, n = 3, m = 1, L
= 3, the specific game history (eg winning) is 3
When the game is repeated consecutively, the special game is started with a probability of 80%, and when the specific game history is continued only twice, when the game is the third time, the special game can be started with a probability of 30%. . (Claim 3) (Characteristics) The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the special game control means 120 starts the special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 continues n times. When the history continues (n + p) times, the special game can be started with a probability higher than the predetermined probability.

The present invention is started when the number of specific game histories exceeds the minimum number of game histories required to start a special game, and when the number of required game histories is reached. It is formed so that a special game can be started at a rate higher than that. Note that both n and p are natural numbers. Specifically, for example, n = 3, p
= 3, the specific game history (eg winning) is 3
If there are 80 consecutive times, the special game starts with a probability of 80%,
When the specific game history is repeated 6 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 99%.

(Claim 4) (Characteristic point) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following point in addition to the characteristic point of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 4 is the special game control means 120.
Is the game history stored in the game history storage means 130,
If it is n times in K times, a special game can be started with a predetermined probability, and the game history is (n−
In the case of m) times, the special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability.

In the present invention, if the number of game histories required to start a special game is not sufficient for a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, it is started when the number of required game histories is reached. Although it is a small proportion, it is formed so that a special game can be started. In addition,
All of n, m and K are natural numbers. Here, K represents a predetermined number of times determined in advance or according to a predetermined condition or determined by lottery, and can be, for example, the number of games, the number of winnings, the number of winnings, or the like. The K value may be measured during the normal game, or may be measured during a specific game period.

Specifically, for example, n = 10, m = 1,
If K = 50 is set, a specific game history (eg winning)
It is possible to start the special game with a probability of 80% when the game is 10 times in 50 games and to start the special game with a probability of 30% when the specific game history is 9 times. Alternatively,
The special game can be started with a probability of 80% when the specific winning is 10 times out of 50 times, and with a probability of 30% when the winning is 9 times.

(Claim 5) (Characteristic point) The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following point in addition to the characteristic point of the invention described in claim 1 or 4.
That is, in the invention according to claim 5, the special game control means 120 starts the special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is n times in K times. When the game history is (n + p) times in K times, the special game can be started with a probability higher than the predetermined probability.

According to the present invention, when the number of specific game histories during a predetermined period exceeds the minimum number of game histories required to start a special game, the number of required game histories is reached. It is formed so that the special game can be started at a rate higher than that when it is started. Note that n, p, and K are all natural numbers, and the K value is the same as in claim 4 described above.

Specifically, for example, n = 10, p = 5,
If K = 50 is set, a specific game history (eg winning)
If 10 times out of 50 games, the special game can be started with a probability of 80%, and if the specific game history is 15 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 99%. Alternatively, the special game can be started with a probability of 80% when the specific winning is 10 times out of the 50 times, and with a probability of 99% when the specific winning is 15 times.

(Claim 6) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the inventions according to claims 1 to 4.
That is, in the invention according to claim 6, the gaming machine has a plurality of special games each having a different mode, and the special game control means 120 is selected from the plurality of special games according to a predetermined condition. One of the special games can be selected and started, and the probability that each special game is started can be changed according to the game history.

Here, "a plurality of special games in different modes"
In addition to different types of games, is the same type, but may be different in execution modes such as a game period and a winning probability. The special game control means 120 selects one special game to be executed from these plural special games according to a predetermined condition. The "predetermined condition" can be based on a condition corresponding to the game history or a lottery result.

Further, the special game control means 120 can determine the start probability for each special game according to the mode of the game history stored in the game history storage means 130. (Claim 7) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized by the following points.

That is, according to the invention of claim 7, the gaming machine controls the operation of the gaming machine, and at the same time, wins a predetermined winning combination as game control means for performing a lottery related to a winning combination and a result of the lottery. And, when the game situation becomes a predetermined mode, winning means for treating as a prize, game history storage means 130 for storing a specific game history, and game history stored by the game history storage means When a specific history is reached, a special game can be started with a predetermined probability, and it also functions as special game control means 120 for changing the probability that the special game will be started according to the game history. It is a game machine program for.

Here, the game machine may be an actual game machine such as a slot machine, and may be a liquid crystal display or a CR.
It may be a pseudo game machine displayed on an image display device such as T. And, in the case of using the game machine program to control an actual game machine, means for operating the actual game machine can be provided. For example, the closing switch 15 and the start switch 30 which are turned on when the price is charged. On the other hand, when trying to control a commercial or home video game machine using the game machine program, the game machine displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT can be operated. Means can be provided.

The winning means can pay out a consideration such as a medal or the like by winning the prize when trying to control an actual gaming machine using the gaming machine program. For example, the hopper unit 65 may be operated so as to pay out medals or the like to the player. On the other hand, when trying to control a commercial or home video game machine or the like using the game machine program, the payout is paid to an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT at the time of winning the prize. It can be formed so as to display an image or a display in which points are added.

As described above, the present invention comprises a program for controlling an actual game machine and a program for causing them to function as a game machine by being read into a commercial or household video game machine or the like. It includes both. According to the present invention, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 becomes a specific history, the special game control means 120 determines whether or not to perform a special game with a predetermined probability. At this time, the probability varies depending on the game history. Then, the special game is executed when the start of the special game is decided.

By the way, the special game control means 120,
When the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is repeated n times, a special game is started with a predetermined probability, and the number of times the game history is (nm) consecutive times is L times. , A special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 3, m = 1, and L = 3 are set, a special game is started with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (for example, winning) is repeated three times, and the specific game history is specified. If the game history of is only 2 times in a row and it is the third time, 30
A special game can be started with a probability of%.

Alternatively, the special game control means 120,
When the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is repeated n times, a special game is started with a predetermined probability, and when the history is continued (n + p) times, the probability is higher than the predetermined probability. It can be formed to start a special game. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 3 and p = 3 are set, a special game is started with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (for example, a prize) is repeated three times, and a specific game is started. If the history is 6 consecutive times, 99
A special game can be started with a probability of%.

The special game control means 120 starts the special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is n times during K times,
When the game history is (n−m) times in K times, the special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, if, for example, n = 10, m = 1, and K = 50 are set, a special game starts with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (eg, winning) is 10 out of 50 games. If the specific game history is 9 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 30%. Alternatively, the special game can be started with a probability of 80% when the specific winning is 10 times out of 50 times, and with a probability of 30% when the winning is 9 times.

Further, the special game control means 120 starts the special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is n times in K times, and the special game history is started. However, in the case of (n + p) times during K times, it is possible to form the special game with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 10, p = 5, and K = 50 are set, a special game starts with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (eg, winning) is 10 times in 50 games. If the specific game history is 15 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 99%. Or, the specific prize is 50
The special game can be started with a probability of 80% at 10 times and the probability of 99% at a probability of 99% during 15 times.

By the way, the amusement machine has a plurality of special games of different modes, and the special game control means 12
0 can select and start one of the special games from the plurality of special games according to a predetermined condition, and can change the probability of starting each special game according to the game history. Can be formed. By forming in this way, the start probability can be changed for a plurality of special games.

(Claim 8) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 8 is characterized by the following points. That is, the invention according to claim 8 controls the operation of the gaming machine, and at the same time, wins a predetermined winning combination as a result of the lottery, game control means for performing a lottery related to the winning combination, and When the game situation becomes a predetermined mode, a winning means for treating as a prize, a game history storage means 130 for storing a specific game history, and a game history stored by the game history storage means have a specific history. When it becomes, a special game can be started with a predetermined probability, and a game for functioning as special game control means 120 for changing the probability that the special game is started according to the game history. It is a computer-readable recording medium in which a machine program is recorded.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium on which the game machine program according to claim 7 is recorded. According to the present invention, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 becomes a specific history, the special game control means 120 determines whether or not to perform a special game with a predetermined probability. At this time, the probability varies depending on the game history. Then, the special game is executed when the start of the special game is decided.

By the way, the special game control means 120,
When the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is repeated n times, a special game is started with a predetermined probability, and the number of times the game history is (nm) consecutive times is L times. , A special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 3, m = 1, and L = 3 are set, a special game is started with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (for example, winning) is repeated three times, and the specific game history is specified. If the game history of is only 2 times in a row and it is the third time, 30
A special game can be started with a probability of%.

Alternatively, the special game control means 120,
When the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is repeated n times, a special game is started with a predetermined probability, and when the history is continued (n + p) times, the probability is higher than the predetermined probability. It can be formed to start a special game. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 3 and p = 3 are set, a special game is started with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (for example, a prize) is repeated three times, and a specific game is started. If the history is 6 consecutive times, 99
A special game can be started with a probability of%.

Further, the special game control means 120 starts a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is n times in K times,
When the game history is (n−m) times in K times, the special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, if, for example, n = 10, m = 1, and K = 50 are set, a special game starts with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (eg, winning) is 10 out of 50 games. If the specific game history is 9 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 30%. Alternatively, the special game can be started with a probability of 80% when the specific winning is 10 times out of 50 times, and with a probability of 30% when the winning is 9 times.

Further, the special game control means 120 starts a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 is n times during K times, and the special game history is started. However, in the case of (n + p) times during K times, it is possible to form the special game with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. By forming in this way, for example, if n = 10, p = 5, and K = 50 are set, a special game starts with a probability of 80% when a specific game history (eg, winning) is 10 times in 50 games. If the specific game history is 15 times, the special game can be started with a probability of 99%. Or, the specific prize is 50
The special game can be started with a probability of 80% at 10 times and the probability of 99% at a probability of 99% during 15 times.

By the way, the amusement machine has a plurality of special games of different modes, and the special game control means 12
0 can select and start one of the special games from the plurality of special games according to a predetermined condition, and can change the probability of starting each special game according to the game history. Can be formed. By forming in this way, the start probability can be changed for a plurality of special games.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A preferred embodiment representing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine. (Description of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an external front view of the slot machine,
3 to 5 are views showing a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine. Further, FIGS. 6 to 8 show control of a special game based on the game history. (Slot machine 1
0) The slot machine 10 has a box-shaped casing 11 as shown in FIG. A display window 12 facing the player side is formed in the housing 11, and a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed in the display window 12. Has been done. And slot machines
A medal slot 14 is provided at the substantially central end of 10.

Although not shown, inside the slot machine 10, a controller 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated. (Control device 20) The control device 20 is not shown in the figure, but is a CP.
It is composed mainly of U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Also, CPU,
The ROM, RAM, I / O, etc. may be integrated into one chip. Then, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, the following (1) and (2)
Configure the device.

(1) Game control device 21 (2) Production control device 22 The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Details of this game control device 21 will be described later.

The production control device 22 includes a lamp 68 and a speaker 69.
And the like for controlling the display device 66. And
The effect control device 22 can notify the winning confirmation notification with a predetermined probability. That is, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is to win a predetermined winning combination, a winning signal is received from the game control device 21 and the player is informed of the winning by using the display device 66. It is a thing. However,
This notification is not always required to be performed, and may be performed based on, for example, a lottery result indicating whether or not to notify, and false notification may be performed.

The control device 20 is a main control device,
It may be configured by a sub-control device that receives and operates various signals from the main control device, and the game control device 21 may be arranged in the main control device and the effect control device 22 may be arranged in the sub-control device. . (Input Stage) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.

(1) Closing switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 In addition, the input stage is one of the above (1) to (5). It is not limited to parts.

(Insertion Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 2, the insertion switch 15 is a switch incorporated below the medal insertion slot 14 for detecting the inserted game medal. (Bet Switch 16) As shown in FIG. 2, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotary reel 40, and is used to reduce the number of stored medals and replace the insertion of medals.

(Adjustment Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 2, the adjustment switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the rotary reels, and is for paying out the stored inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) As shown in FIG. 2, the start switch 30 is a lever positioned diagonally below the rotary reel 40, and is for inserting game medals or bet switch 16
It is for starting the drive of the reel unit 60 on the condition that the player enters the game or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of "Replay".

Here, "Replay" means "Replay (Repla)" according to the lottery of the winning lottery means 110.
y) ”flag is established and the symbols of“ Replay ”are lined up on the winning effective line, so that the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal in the next game. It is possible. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 is composed of three switches corresponding to each rotating reel 40,
One is arranged below each rotating reel 40. By operating the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40, the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating.

(Output Stage) The output stage of the controller 20 includes
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected. (1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Display device 66 (lamp 68 and speaker 69) The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above. .

(Reel unit 60) Reel unit 60
Although not shown in the drawing, is composed of three motors fixed or supported by a frame and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shafts of the respective motors. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed.

(Hopper unit 65) Hopper unit
Although not shown, 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. (Display device 66) The display device 66 includes a speaker 69 and an indicator lamp.
68, etc., for notifying the player of winning or the like. Specifically, under the control of the effect control device 22, a winning sound is generated from a speaker at the time of winning or winning, and a display lamp is lit or blinked to notify the player of the winning or the like.

(Game control device 21) Next, the game control device 21
Will be described in detail. The game control device 21 is a rotating reel by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50.
It is for controlling rotation and stop of 40. And this game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to perform the special game.

Further, the game control device 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) to (3) but may include other means. (Normal Game Control Means 70) The normal game control means 70 is for performing a normal game. That is, on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or
At the time of “replay” (Replay), if the start switch 30 is operated on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game, the reel unit 60 is driven and the three rotary reels 40 start rotating.

After that, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped.
Then, when all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when the preset symbol 61 stops on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given.

Winning involves paying out game medals by winning a prize, a small winning combination that gives a profit to the player, a special winning that gives a larger profit to the player than this small winning combination, and a game medal There is no payout, but it is equipped with "Replay" that allows the player to play again without newly inserting a game medal. When the result of the lottery results in winning one of the winning combinations, the winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special win, the special win flag is established, and while the special win flag is established, the rotating reels of the reel unit 60 are rotated.
The combination of the 40 stop symbols 61 matches the predetermined special winning symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are lined up on the winning line), and wins the prize, which is advantageous to the player. It is formed so that a special game can be played. On the other hand, the special winning flag has been established by lottery, but if the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the right to hold the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Is set to. If the winning flag of the small winning combination cannot be won in the game in which the winning flag is established, the right to establish the winning flag is not carried over to the next game.

Further, while one of the winning flags is established,
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be arranged on the winning effective line depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotating reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, after operating the stop switch 50, it can be stopped as it is, or a retractable symbol 61 on the circumference of the rotating reel 40 that can be stopped within 190 ms, For example, in the case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the four retractable symbols 61 that are continuous from the stop symbol, the time until stopping is delayed and the rotary reel 40 is on the winning effective line. It draws in the winning symbol 61 and stops. on the other hand,
If the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four retractable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled in and stopped on the winning effective line.

(Special game control means 80) Special game control means
80 is for making the player perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means. The special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) (4) Special game In addition, as the special game, the above-mentioned (1) to (4) Is not limited to the game.

Here, the specific game, for example, the RB game may be played during the specific introduction game, for example, the BB game, or may be played alone even when the BB game is not performed. The specific winning game, so-called JAC game, is played during the RB game. Then, the special game is a game started when a predetermined start condition is met, and is a special game other than the specific introduction game and the specific game.

The special game control means 80, as shown in FIG. 1, roughly includes the following means. (1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 9
0) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (3) Special game control means 120 (4) Game history storage means 130 (Specific introduction game control means 91) Specific introduction game control means 91
Is for controlling the BB game.

Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as "7" are lined up on the winning effective line, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. . At this time, the BB game is started. When the game shifts to the BB game, it is started by inserting a maximum of three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotations of the three rotating reels are stopped, depending on whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning effective line. , Medals are paid out.

Therefore, during the BB game, lottery including small wins is performed every time as in the normal game.
However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are aligned on the winning effective line during the BB game, the RB game is subsequently shifted. Note that normally, B
During the B game, the transition to the RB game is to be performed, for example, a maximum of three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the lottery and control similar to the normal game as described above are performed again. It is done.

In the BB game, the RB game in the BB game has a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or B
The normal game during the B game has a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, maximum 3
The BB game ends when the game ends 0 times. (Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101 is an RB
It is for controlling the game.

Specifically, when shifting to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol 61 of the rotary reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12, a specific winning game is won. It is something that is Then, in the RB game, a specific winning game as to whether or not to win a prize can be performed up to 12 times, and among these, a maximum of 8 times can be won. That is, you can win a maximum of 8 times, or a maximum of 12
The RB game ends when the specific winning game is ended.

(Special Game Control Means 120) The special game control means 120 is for controlling a special game. That is, it is for starting a special game with a predetermined probability based on the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 described later. Then, the special game control means 120, as shown in FIG. 1, has a game start lottery means 121 and a lottery table changing means 122. The game start lottery means 121,
The lottery table changing means 122 is for carrying out a lottery as to whether or not to start the special game using a predetermined lottery table, and the lottery table changing means 122 according to a predetermined condition, the game start lottery means 1
It is for changing the lottery table used in the lottery performed by 21. The details of these will be described later.

Here, the special game is a game history storage means.
It is a special game started based on the game history stored in 130, and is a game other than the above-mentioned BB game and RB game. Since this special game is started with a predetermined probability, it is not always started even if the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 matches the special game start condition. Not exclusively.

The special game is a game which can give some profit to the player.
For example, the following games can be provided. (1) Replay time game Replay time game is a "replay" for a predetermined period.
Is a gaming period in which the winning probability of is set to be high.

Specifically, during the replay time game, as the winning determination table 113 of the winning lottery means 110, a winning determination table in which the lottery probability of "replay" is set to a higher probability than that of the winning determination table in the normal game. The lottery for winning is performed using. Therefore, during the replay time, it becomes possible to play the game with almost no reduction of the game medals held by the player, and as a result, the number of medals to be acquired increases.

(2) Assist Time Game Assist time game is a game in which a winning notification is given with a certain probability for a certain winning symbol over a predetermined period. Specifically, when the winning result is, for example, a small winning combination, the winning symbol is displayed on, for example, the effect display unit 67 to notify the winning. The player is the informed pattern
You can increase the number of medals by pressing 61.

(3) Assisted Replay Time Game The assisted replay time game is for a predetermined period.
The winning probability of the "re-game" is set to be high, and a predetermined winning symbol is a game in which the winning is notified with a predetermined probability. That is, it is a game in which the replay time game and the assist time game are mixed.

Therefore, during the assist replay time game, if the player plays the "re-play", the player can play the game without inserting the game medals on hand. Since it will be held, it will be easier to aim for the prize and it will be possible to increase the number of medals to be acquired. (4) Challenge time game Challenge time game is a game in which the stop control can be partially canceled for a specific symbol over a predetermined period.

Specifically, in the challenge time game, kicking or pulling in of the small winning combination is not performed, and further, as a result of the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, a specific winning combination (BB game, RB game) , Re-play) is elected, the pull-in setting of the symbol 61 relating to the winning combination is performed, and the kicking-out setting of the symbol 61 relating to all other winning combinations is performed. On the other hand, when the specific winning combination is not won, the kick-out setting of the symbol 61 related to the specific winning combination is performed. This is an opportunity for many medals to be acquired by a player with a good skill of pushing.

(5) High-probability-winning game The high-probability-winning game is a gaming period in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is set high for a predetermined period. That is, it is a game period in which the probability of losing is set low. During the high-probability winning game, the number of times of winning increases, which increases the possibility of winning a prize and leads to the acquisition of medals.

The special game is not limited to the above games (1) to (5). For example, a special game may be provided that gives a disadvantage to the player more than a normal game. Further, the special game control means 120 may be formed to be able to control not only one special game but also a plurality of special games having different forms. Special games with different forms are not only different types of special games (for example, replay time games and assist time games according to the above example), but different execution forms of the same type of special games. It also includes (for example, 50 and 30 replay time games).

Next, the details of the game start lottery means 121 and the lottery table changing means 122 will be described separately for the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Here, the first embodiment is a case where there is a single special game started by the control of the special game control means 120, and the second embodiment is started by the control of the special game control means 120. It also shows a case where there are a plurality of special games to be played.

(First embodiment) (Game start lottery means 121) In the first embodiment, the game start lottery means 121 is for determining whether or not to start the special game by lottery. Function as. Specifically, the game start lottery means 121, although not particularly shown, has a plurality of lottery tables each having a “hit” area with a different predetermined probability, and based on the determination of the lottery table changing means 122 described later, a special A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start the game.

As the lottery table, for example, a high-probability lottery table in which the “win” area is 80% and the “miss” area is 30%, and the “win” area is 30% and the “miss” area is included. An 80% low-probability lottery table is provided.
If the former is used for lottery, the start of the special game is determined with a probability of 0.8, and the start of the special game is determined with a probability of 0.3 in the latter case. Further, a lottery table having a configuration other than the above may be provided, for example, a medium probability lottery table in which the “win” area is 50% and the “miss” area is 50%.

The low probability, high probability, and medium probability are relative ones. When the lottery table change signal is received from the lottery table changing means 122, the game start lottery means 121 uses the decided lottery table to perform a lottery as to whether or not to start the special game. (Lottery table changing means 122) Lottery table changing means 122
Is for selecting a lottery table for performing a lottery as to whether or not to start a special game according to the game history stored in the game history storage means 130. That is, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 becomes a specific history, the lottery table provided corresponding to the history is selected and determined.

Then, the selection method of this lottery table is as follows:
You can do the following: (1) The high probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history becomes n consecutive times, and the specific game history is nm.
The low probability lottery table can be selected when the number of times is L times. The game history in this case is suitable for those that can represent the number of times that the game situation is in a predetermined state, such as winning, winning, or losing.

Specifically, for example, a specific game history is set as a specific prize (for example, a re-game prize), n = 3, m = 1,
Assume that L = 3 is set. In this case, when the "replay" is won three times in a row, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the high-probability lottery table. On the other hand, when the high probability table is not selected because it is the third time because the continuous winning of "replay" is twice (3-1 times),
The lottery table changing means 122 selects a low-probability lottery table.

In this way, even if the "replay" three consecutive winnings cannot be achieved, if the reach state (two consecutive winnings) is three, the probability is higher than in the case of three consecutive winnings. Although low, a special game will be started. (2) The low probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history is consecutively n times, and the specific game history is n + m.
When the number of times is reached, the high-probability lottery table can be selected. The game history in this case is also suitable for being able to express the number of times that the game situation is in a predetermined state, such as winning or winning, as in the case of (1) above.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that a specific game history is set as a specific prize (for example, a re-game prize) and n = 3 and m = 3 are set. In this case, when the "replay" is won three times in a row, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the low-probability lottery table. On the other hand, when the continuous winning of "replay" is the sixth time in a row, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the high-probability lottery table.

In this way, in the case where the "replay" has been won 6 times in succession, the probability is higher than the probability that the special game will be started when the "replay" is won 3 times in succession. The special game will be started. In other words, even if you win three times in a row and the special game start lottery result is "out of bounds", if you win three more times in a row and win six consecutive "re-games", there is a very high probability of a special The game can be started.

If the result of the special game start lottery is “win” after three consecutive winnings, the special game related to the winning is started. (3) A predetermined probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history becomes a predetermined value, and the lottery table is changed when the specific game history becomes another predetermined value different from the predetermined value. Can be done. At this time, the predetermined probability lottery table may be selected when the specific game history reaches a predetermined value during a certain period (for example, during K games).

In this case, the game history can be the number of medals acquired, that is, the difference between the inserted medals and the paid-out medals, in addition to winning and winning. For example, when the specific game history reaches a predetermined value, the high-probability lottery table is selected, and the specific game history has a different predetermined value different from the predetermined value (for example, a value lower than or higher than the predetermined value). ), The low probability lottery table can be selected.

In this case, assuming that the specific game history is the number of medals and the number of prizes won in a certain period, if the low probability lottery table is selected when the predetermined value is small, a game with a good game result is obtained. Players are more likely to enter special games. On the contrary, if the low-probability lottery table is selected when there are many predetermined values, the player with less good game performance is more likely to enter the special game. Therefore, depending on what kind of game the special game is, it is possible to rescue the player or give a disadvantage to the player.

It should be noted that the specific game history is a predetermined value (for example, N
+ M), the high probability lottery table is selected,
When the specific game history becomes another predetermined value (for example, N) different from the predetermined value, the medium probability lottery table is selected, and the specific game history is different from the predetermined value. When it becomes (for example, N-m), the low-probability lottery table can be selected.

Further, on the contrary, the low probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history reaches a predetermined value (for example, N + m), and the specific game history is different from the predetermined value (for example, another predetermined value). In the case of N), the medium probability lottery table is selected, and when the specific game history becomes another predetermined value different from the above predetermined value (for example, N-m), the high probability lottery table is selected. It may be selected.

(Second embodiment) (Game start lottery means 121) In the second embodiment, the game start lottery means 121 determines whether or not to start a special game, and which special game to start. It functions as a lottery for determining whether to do. Specifically, the game start lottery means 121 has a plurality of lottery tables having regions and “miss” regions corresponding to a plurality of special games with different predetermined probabilities, though not particularly shown, and the lottery table is changed as described later. Based on the determination of the means 122, a lottery is carried out as to whether or not to start the special game and which special game to start.

As the lottery table, for example, the area of "special game A" is 80% and the area of "special game B" is 1
0%, "Loss" area is 10%, first lottery table, "Special game A" area is 30%, "Special game B"
A second lottery table is provided in which the area of 20% and the area of “miss” are 50%. If the former is used for lottery, the start of the special game A is determined with a probability of 0.8, and the start of the special game A is determined with a probability of 0.3 in the latter case. Further, a lottery table having a configuration other than the above may be provided, for example, a third lottery table in which the area of “special game C” is 50% and the area of “miss” is 50%.

The game start lottery means 121 receives the lottery table determination signal from the lottery table changing means 122,
A lottery is conducted using the determined lottery table.
(Lottery table changing means 122) Lottery table changing means 122
Is for selecting a lottery table for performing a lottery on whether or not to start a special game and which special game is to be started according to the game history stored in the game history storage means 130. That is, when the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 becomes a specific history, the lottery table provided corresponding to the history is selected and determined.

Then, the selection method of this lottery table is as follows.
You can do the following: (1) The first lottery table is selected when the specific game history is consecutively n times, and the second lottery table is selected when the specific game history is nm times when it is the L-th time. Can be done. The game history in this case is suitable for those that can represent the number of times that the game situation is in a predetermined state, such as winning, winning, or losing.

Specifically, for example, a specific game history is set as a specific prize (for example, re-game prize), n = 3, m = 1,
Assume that L = 3 is set. In this case, when the "replay" is won three times in succession, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the first lottery table. On the other hand, since the continuous winning of the "replay" was twice (3-1 times), when the first lottery table was not selected and it was the third time,
The lottery table changing means 122 selects the second lottery table.

Here, the first lottery table has a composition of 80% of the winning area of the assist replay time game, 10% of the winning area of the assist time game, and 10% of the lost area.
Second lottery table, 30% win area of assist replay time game, 20% win area of assist time game,
The configuration is such that the loss area is 50%. With this configuration, in the case of winning the "replay" three times in a row, the assist replay time game is started with a probability of 0.8 and the assist time game is started with a probability of 0.1. On the other hand, "replay"
Even if you cannot win three consecutive times, if the reach status (two consecutive winnings) is three, the assist replay time game starts with probability 0.3 and the assist time game starts with probability 0.2. The Rukoto.

(2) The second lottery table is selected when the specific game history is n times in succession, and the first lottery table is selected when the specific game history is n + m times. You can The game history in this case is also suitable for being able to express the number of times that the game situation is in a predetermined state, such as winning or winning, as in the case of (1) above.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that a specific game history is set as a specific prize (for example, a re-game prize) and n = 3 and m = 3 are set. In this case, when the "replay" is consecutively won three times, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the second lottery table. On the other hand, when the continuous winning of "replay" is the sixth time in a row, the lottery table changing means.
122 selects the first lottery table.

Then, it is assumed that the configurations of the first lottery table and the second lottery table are similar to those of the example described in (1) above. With this configuration, when the "replay" is won three times in a row, the assist replay time game is started with a probability of 0.3 and the assist time game is started with a probability of 0.2. On the other hand, if you win 6 consecutive "replays", the assist replay time game has a probability of 0.8,
The assist time game will be started with a probability of 0.1.

That is, even if the player wins three times in a row and the special game start lottery result is "out of bounds", if the player wins three more times in a row and wins six consecutive "replays", it is considerably high. It is possible to start the assist replay time game with a probability. If you win three times in a row and the result of the special game start lottery is "win",
The special game related to the winning selection will be started.

(3) When a specific game history has a predetermined value, a predetermined lottery table is selected, and when the specific game history has a different predetermined value different from the predetermined value, the predetermined game table is selected. It is possible to change to a lottery table other than the lottery table. At this time, a predetermined lottery table may be selected when the specific game history has reached a predetermined value during a certain period (for example, during K games).

The game history in this case can be the number of medals acquired, that is, the difference between the inserted medals and the paid-out medals, in addition to winning and winning. For example, when the first lottery table is selected when the specific game history reaches a predetermined value (for example, N + m), and when the specific game history becomes another predetermined value (for example, N) different from the predetermined value, The second lottery table is selected, and when the specific game history has a different predetermined value (for example, Nm) different from the predetermined value, the third lottery table is selected. You can

Further, on the contrary, when the specific game history reaches a predetermined value (for example, N + m), the third lottery table is selected, and the specific game history is different from the predetermined value (for example, another predetermined value). In the case of N), the second lottery table is selected, and in the case where the specific game history becomes another predetermined value different from the predetermined value (for example, N-m), the first lottery table is selected. It may be selected.

Here, the configurations of the first lottery table and the second lottery table are configured in the same manner as the example described in (1) above, and the third lottery table has a winning area of replay time game of 50%, It is assumed that the area of "miss" is 50%. In this case, assuming that the specific game history is the number of medals and the number of prizes won during a certain period, if the first lottery table is selected when the predetermined value is small, the more stable the player is in the game result. , Assisted replay time makes it easier to enter games. On the other hand, if the third lottery table is selected when there are many predetermined values, the better the player's game performance, the easier it is for the player to enter the replay time game instead of the assist replay time game or the assist time game. .

Therefore, by adjusting the type of special game and its plunge probability by changing the configuration of the lottery table, it is possible to save the player with a small number of payouts or to suppress the payout to a player with a large number of payouts. You can do it. In the second embodiment described above, the type of special game and the presence / absence of the start of the special game are drawn by using one lottery table. However, the type of special game and the start of the special game You may form so that the presence or absence of may be determined separately. In this case, which special game is to be played does not always have to be determined by lottery, and may be predetermined according to the aspect of the game history, for example. Then, whether to start the special game, the game start lottery means 12
It is decided by lottery of 1.

Also, as the plurality of special games, the special games of different kinds have been described, but the kinds of special games are single, and the kinds of the special games are different, for example, the number of times of games and the probability of winning. You may make it provide several different things. (Game History Storage Means 130) The game history storage means 130 is for storing a predetermined game history which is a condition for starting a special game. Specifically, the game history storage means 130 has a counting means and a memory, which are not particularly shown, but depending on a predetermined condition (for example, a signal from the symbol determination means of the rotating reel 40 or a hopper unit),
A specific game history (for example, a history of stop symbols and the number of payout medals) is counted and stored in the memory, and the stored data is transmitted to the special game control means 120.

The game history stored in the game history storage means 130 can be as follows. (1) History regarding winning This is a history regarding a case where a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110.

For example, the number of wins, the number of consecutive wins, the number of wins (or the winning rate) within a certain period of time, and the like. Further, it may be a history of a specific winning (for example, a BB winning or a re-game winning), or a history of a plurality of winnings (for example, a special winning or a small winning). Alternatively, the history of not winning, that is, the loss may be set.

The game history storage means 130 counts and stores a predetermined winning flag establishment signal, and when the stored value reaches a predetermined value, sends the signal to the special game control means 120. (2) History related to winning is a history related to the case where the winning symbol can be stopped on a predetermined winning effective line while the winning flag is established.

For example, the number of winnings, the number of consecutive winnings, the number of winnings (or winning rate) within a certain period, the number of other specific winnings after a specific winning, and the like. Further, it may be a history of a specific prize (eg, BB prize or replay prize), or a plurality of prizes (eg, special prize or small win prize).
May be a history about. Alternatively, it may be a history in which no winning symbol is drawn, that is, a winning symbol is not drawn in despite being a winning symbol.

Although not particularly shown, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of winnings in accordance with a signal from the symbol position specifying means for specifying the current position of the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 40, and the stored value is predetermined. When the value is reached, the signal is transmitted to the special game control means 120. (3) History regarding notification of winning confirmation notification This is a history regarding the case where notification of winning confirmation is performed by the effect control device 22.

That is, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a win, the effect control device 22 can notify the confirmation of the win with a predetermined probability, but the notification is performed even in the case of a win. It may not be the case, so it is different from the winning history. Specifically, the number of times the notification has been performed, the number of times the notification has been performed continuously, the number of times the notification has been performed during a certain period, and the like are set as the game history.

The game history storage means 130 is the production control device 22.
The signal of the notification effect execution command to the display device 66 from is counted and stored, and when the stored value becomes a predetermined value, the signal is transmitted to the special game control means 120. (4) History regarding the stop symbol of the rotating reel 40 This is a case where the predetermined symbol 61 can be stopped at a predetermined position, and in cases other than the above (2), that is, regardless of whether or not there is a prize. It is a history that the symbols 61 are arranged in a predetermined sequence.

For example, the number of times the specific symbol 61 can be stopped on the center lines of the left reel and the middle reel, the number of times and the rate at which the specific symbol 61 can be continuously stopped. Alternatively, it may be a history of a case where the symbols 61 can be stopped in a specific order after being stopped in a specific order. Game history storage means 130
The number of winnings is counted and stored by a signal from the symbol position specifying means, and when the stored value reaches a predetermined value, the signal is transmitted to the special game control means 120.

(5) History regarding acquired medals This is a history regarding the difference in the number of inserted medals and payout medals. For example, when the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, the number of times the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, the increase rate of the acquired medals during the predetermined period, and the like. Game history storage means
130 measures and stores the number of medals acquired from the operation signal of the insertion switch 15 or the bet switch 16 and the medal discharge signal of the hopper unit 65, and when the value becomes a predetermined value, the signal is special game. It is transmitted to the control means 120.

As the game history storage means 130, in addition to the above, for example, the number of games and the number of games during a specific period can be counted and stored. (Winning lottery means 110) The winning lottery means 110 carries out a lottery related to a winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and during the establishment of this winning flag, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 and the predetermined winning symbol are established. It is set so that the player wins a prize on the condition that they match with each other, and the player is provided with a medal, a special game, or the like.

The winning lottery means 110, as shown in FIG. 1, roughly includes the following means. (1) Random number generating means 111 (2) Random number extracting means 112 (3) Winning determination table 113 (4) Judging means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4). is not.

(Random Number Generating Means 111) The random number generating means 111 is
Random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 in decimal)
65535). (Random Number Extracting Unit 112) The random number extracting unit 112 is a random number generating unit.
The random number generated by 111 is extracted under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). The extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.

Here, as the "random number generating means",
In addition to a soft random number that can be generated by the average sampling method or the like, a counter that adds numbers in a fixed range one by one at high speed may be used. For example, a counter in which a number in the range of 0 to 16383 is sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered.
As the "random number extracting means", the number on the counter is read at the timing when the start switch is pressed.

When formed in this way, "random number generating means"
However, although the random numbers are not generated, the numbers extracted by the "random number extraction means" have a distribution as if they were random numbers. In this way, means for obtaining numbers showing a distribution such as random numbers as a result is considered to be included in the "random number generating means" or the "random number extracting means".

(Winning determination table 113) The winning determination table 113 has a winning area for each winning item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generating means 111. (Determination means 114) The determination means 114, based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, of each winning item in all areas of the random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning determination area data including the winning area is collated to determine the winning corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs.

(Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
A description will be given using the flow shown in FIG. First, FIG.
In step 100 shown in (1), the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, the winning lottery means 11
The lottery process is performed by 0. And next step 1
Go to 02. In step 102, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the next step 105
Proceed to. In step 105, the three rotating reels 40
It is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to is operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

At step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning is achieved. Then, when it is determined that the prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 107. In step 107, medals corresponding to the winning symbols are paid out. Then, the game ends.

If it is determined in step 105 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103. If it is determined in step 106 that no prize has been won, step 107 is skipped and the game ends. Regarding the lottery process in step 101 described above, FIG.
The flow will be described.

In step 200, the winning lottery means 11
Random numbers are extracted by the random number extraction unit 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 111 of 0. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201. In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

At step 202, the judging means 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning judgment area data of the winning judgment table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203. In step 203, determination means
By 114, it is determined in which winning region of the winning determination table 113 the extracted random number is included, and the evaluation of the lottery process is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

At step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and pulling in of a predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends. The rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 described above will be described with reference to FIG. In step 300, for a predetermined symbol,
It is determined whether the kick-off setting has been achieved. Then, when it is determined that the setting of kicking off the predetermined symbol is not achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed by one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the operation of the stop switch 50. Then, after operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is 4
In the case of the number th, it proceeds to the next step 303.

At step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. As a result, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. If it is determined in step 300 that the kicking-out of the predetermined symbol has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

At step 304, it is judged whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. Then, when it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305. At step 305, it is determined whether the retraction setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

If it is determined in step 304 that the drawing is not set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to step 303. If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301. In step 302, when the stop switch 50 is operated and the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to step 300.

Incidentally, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the stop processing of the rotary reel 40 is described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop. It may be controlled. Furthermore, for example, at the timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed, according to a predetermined table, the rotary reel
A so-called table stop control method of determining the stop position of 40 may be used. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on whether or not the winning flag is established and the winning symbols for which the winning flag is being established, and a table according to the game situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stopping position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the pay line. It has a so-called pull-in setting. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is previously determined on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning effective line, and it has a kind of so-called kick-off setting. is there.

(Special Game Based on Game History) Next, control of the special game based on the game history will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. The flow shown in FIG. 6 is a case where a specific game history is a certain number of times, a special game start lottery is performed using the high-probability lottery table, and the specific game history is less than a certain number of times but is in a so-called reach state. When is a predetermined number of times, the special game start lottery is performed using the low-probability lottery table.

Here, n indicates the number of specific game histories, and N indicates the number of game histories which are conditions for selecting the high-probability lottery table. Further, p indicates the number of times in the so-called reach state, and L indicates the number of reach states that are conditions for low probability lottery table selection. First, step 400
In, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to a specific game history. For example, whether or not notification of a specific winning, winning, or winning confirmation notification has continued. This judgment is made by the game history storage means 130. In addition, the judgment is the time when a specific winning or winning is achieved. Then, if it does not correspond to the specific game history, the process returns to step 400.
On the other hand, if it corresponds to the specific game history, the process proceeds to the next step 401.

In step 401, n = n + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of times of a specific game history. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402. In step 402, it is determined whether n = N. That is, the lottery table changing means 122
However, it is determined whether or not the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 satisfies the condition for selecting the high-probability lottery table. If n = N, the process proceeds to step 407.

At step 407, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the high-probability lottery table. And
Proceed to next step 408. In the step 402, if n = N is not satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 403. In step 403, it is determined whether n = (N-1). That is, it is determined whether the game history is a so-called reach state. If not n = (N-1),
Return to step 400. On the other hand, if n = (N−1), the process proceeds to the next step 404.

In step 404, p = p + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of times when the game is in the reach state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 405. In step 405, p =
Judge whether it is L or not. That is, the lottery table changing means 122 determines whether or not the reach count stored in the game history storage means 130 corresponds to the condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table. If p = L, step 4
Return to 00. On the other hand, when p = L, the process proceeds to the next step 406.

At step 406, the lottery table changing means 122 selects a low-probability lottery table. And
Proceed to next step 408. In step 408,
Using the lottery table selected in step 406 or step 407, the game start lottery means 121 performs lottery as to whether or not to start the special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 409.

In step 409, it is determined whether the lottery result is a win. In case of winning, next step 4
Go to 10. At step 410, a special game is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 411. If it is determined in step 409 that the player has not won, that is, if the player is lost, step 410 is skipped and step 4
Proceed to 11.

At step 411, n = 0 and p = 0.
And That is, the game history storage means 130 clears the stored number of specific game histories. Alternatively,
The game history storage means 130 clears the stored number of times of the reach state. Then, the special game control is ended. According to the above flow, if the specific game history reaches a certain number of times, the high probability lottery table is unconditionally selected, and if the number of times the reach state reaches a certain number of times, the low probability lottery table is unconditionally selected. Although it has been selected, the period (the number of games) in which the game history storage unit 130 counts the game history may be limited.

The condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table is not limited to n = N-1. For example, the condition of n = N-m may be used to determine the m value by lottery. Next, an example in which the low-probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history is a certain number of times, and the high-probability lottery table is selected when the specific game history exceeds a certain number of times and becomes a predetermined number of times. Will be described based on the flow of FIG. 7.

Here, n represents the number of specific game histories, and N represents the number of game histories which are conditions for starting the first privilege game. Further, K indicates the number of game histories that are conditions for selecting the high-probability lottery table. First, in step 500, the game history storage means 130 determines whether or not it corresponds to a specific game history. If it does not correspond to the specific game history, the process returns to step 500. On the other hand, if it corresponds to the specific game history, the process proceeds to the next step 501.

At step 501, n = n + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of times of a specific game history. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 502. In step 502, it is determined whether n = N. That is, the lottery table changing means 122
However, it is determined whether the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 corresponds to the condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table. If not n = N, the process returns to step 500. On the other hand, if n = N, the process proceeds to step 503.

At step 503, it is determined whether or not the particular game history is met. That is, it is determined whether or not a specific game history is reached beyond the condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table. If it does not correspond to the specific game history, the process proceeds to step 507. In step 507, the lottery table changing means 122 selects a low-probability lottery table. And the next step 508
Proceed to.

In step 503, if it corresponds to a specific game history, the process proceeds to the next step 504.
In step 504, n = n + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of times of a specific game history. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.

At step 505, it is determined whether n = K. That is, the lottery table changing means 122,
It is determined whether or not the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 corresponds to the condition for selecting the high-probability lottery table. If not n = K, the process returns to step 503. On the other hand, when n = K, the process proceeds to the next step 506.

At step 506, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the high-probability lottery table. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 508. In step 508,
The game start lottery means 121 carries out a special game start lottery using the lottery table selected in step 506 or step 507. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.

At step 509, it is judged whether or not the lottery result is a win. In case of winning, next step 5
Go to 10. At step 510, a special game is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 511. If the lottery result is not a win in step 509, that is, if the lottery result is lost, skip step 510,
Go to step 511.

At step 511, n = 0.
That is, the game history storage means 130 clears the stored number of specific game histories. Then, the special game control is ended. Furthermore, as shown in the flow of FIG. 8, when the specific game history is a certain number of times during a predetermined period, the high-probability lottery table is selected, and when the number of times is less than the certain number of times but a predetermined number of times. In the above, the low-probability lottery table may be selected. In this case, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the game history only during the determined period.

Here, n indicates the number of specific game histories, and N indicates the number of game histories which are conditions for selecting the high-probability lottery table. Further, k represents the number of games played during a predetermined period, and K represents the number of games used as a condition for ending the period. The counting of the k value may be performed during the normal game, or may be performed during the special game or during the special game.

Further, N-m indicates the number of game histories as a condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table, but the m value may be predetermined (for example, if m = 1,
The low-probability lottery table is selected in the so-called reach state), or may be decided by lottery. First, in step 600 shown in FIG. 8, k = k + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of games. Then, the process proceeds to next step 601.

At step 601, it is determined whether or not the particular game history is met. That is, it is determined whether the game is won or won. Then, if it corresponds to a specific game history, the process proceeds to the next step 602. In step 602, n = n + 1. That is, the game history storage means 130 counts and stores the number of times of a specific game history. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.

If it does not correspond to a specific game history in step 601, the process skips step 602 and proceeds to step 603. In step 603, k
= K is determined. That is, the game history storage means
130 determines whether the predetermined period for counting the game history is over. If k = K is not satisfied, the process returns to step 600. On the other hand, when k = K, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, it is determined whether n = N. That is, it is determined whether the game history stored in the game history storage unit 130 corresponds to the condition for selecting the high-probability lottery table. If n = N, the process proceeds to step 607. In step 607, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the high-probability lottery table.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

If n = N is not satisfied in step 604, the process proceeds to step 605. In step 605, it is determined whether n = N−m. That is, it is determined whether or not the game history stored in the game history storage means 130 corresponds to the condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table. If n = N−m, the process proceeds to the next step 606.

At step 606, the lottery table changing means 122 selects the low-probability lottery table. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608. In step 608, the game start lottery means 121 uses the lottery table selected in step 606 or step 607 to perform a special game start lottery. And next step 6
Go to 09.

At step 609, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a win. In case of winning, next step 6
Go to 10. In step 610, the special game is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 611. In step 609, if the lottery result is not a win, that is, if the result is lost, skip step 610,
Go to step 611.

In step 611, k = 0 and n = 0.
And That is, the game history storage unit 130 clears the stored game count and the specific game history count. Then, the special game control is ended. In the example described above, the k value is the number of games played, but the number of games is not limited to this. For example, when a specific game history is set as a specific prize and the number of times of the specific prize is counted during a predetermined number of prizes, k is not the number of games but the number of prizes.

Further, the condition for selecting the high-probability lottery table may be set to the case where the condition for selecting the low-probability lottery table is exceeded. In that case, the high-probability lottery table is selected in step 606 of FIG. 8, the low-probability lottery table is selected in step 607, and it is determined in step 605 whether n = N + m. To do.

By the way, the example described using the flow of FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 was for the case of a single special game, but basically even if there are a plurality of special games, it is the same. Control can be performed. Specifically, as the lottery table, for example, a first lottery table and a second lottery table are provided. At this time, the structure of the first lottery table is a winning area and a loss area for a plurality of special games, and the second lottery table has a winning area and a losing area each having a different area size from the area in the first lottery table. The area. The "high probability lottery table" and the "low probability lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 can be replaced with the "first lottery table" and the "second lottery table".

Although the present embodiment is configured as described above, this slot machine is a gaming machine
A game control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine and performing a lottery related to the winning combination, as a result of the lottery, a predetermined winning combination is won, and the game situation becomes a predetermined mode as a prize When the winning means for handling, the game history storing means 130 for storing a specific game history, and the game history stored by the game history storing means become a specific history, a special game is started with a predetermined probability. It can be controlled by a game machine program for functioning as a special game control means 120 for changing the probability that the special game is started according to the game history.

Further, it can be controlled by using a computer-readable storage medium storing the game program. Here, the game control means is turned on by means for enabling the game machine, for example, by inserting a medal.
Can function as the closing switch 15 and the bet switch 16. On the other hand, when trying to control a commercial or home video game machine using the game machine program, it is not possible to insert an actual medal. For example, a switch that is treated as having inserted a medal. Etc. may be provided so that the number of inserted medals can be displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.

The game control means can function as means for starting the operation of the game machine, for example, the start switch 30. And by this game operation start means,
It is possible to form a plurality of symbols of the symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping the plurality of symbols to be variably displayed. The symbol display means may be one that uses the rotating reel 40, or one that sequentially displays a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.

The variable display of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means can be stopped and displayed by the symbol variation stopping means, and the symbol variation stopping means can be the stop switch 50. Further, as the winning means, when controlling the slot machine using the game machine program, it can be formed so as to pay out medals to the player through the hopper unit 65.
On the other hand, when controlling a commercial or home-use video game machine using the game machine program, the actual game medals cannot be paid out. Therefore, for example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. In addition, it is possible to display the number of medals to be acquired or to display a picture (either a moving image or a still image) that shows the increase and decrease of medals.

[0176]

Since the present invention is constituted as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, since the start probability of a special game can be changed based on the game history, interest in the game result is increased and the game can be given a sense of tension. Further, the special game is not always started because it starts with a predetermined probability, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 2,
Even when the game history does not meet the special game start condition, it is possible to give an opportunity to start the special game under certain conditions. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or 2, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3,
When the game history is a result that exceeds the start condition of the special game, it is possible to give an opportunity to start the special game with a higher probability. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 4,
Even if the game history during a certain period does not satisfy the special game starting condition, an opportunity to start the special game can be given under the certain condition. (Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or 4, the following effect is achieved.

That is, according to the invention of claim 5,
When the game history during a certain period exceeds the start condition of the special game, the chance of starting the special game can be given with a higher probability. (Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effects of the inventions of claims 1 to 5, the following effects are exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 6,
The start probability can be changed for each of a plurality of special games. (Claims 7 and 8) According to the inventions of claims 7 and 8, the following effects are obtained. That is, according to the inventions of claims 7 and 8, a game machine program capable of exhibiting the effects of the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 or a computer-readable recording medium recording the game machine program. Can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an input, a control and an output of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of lottery processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an outline of rotation stop processing of the rotation reel in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of control of a special game based on a game history according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is another embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing an outline of control of a special game based on a game history.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of control of a special game based on a game history, which is another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machine 11 housing 12 display window 13 symbol display window 15 throwing switch 16 bet switch 17 settlement switch 20 control device 21 game control device 22 performance control device 30 start switch 40 rotating reel 42 reel tape 50 stop switch 60 reel unit 65 hopper unit 66 Display device 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 91 Specific introduction game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means 112 Random number extracting means 113 Winning decision table 114 Judging means 120 Special game controlling means 121 Games Starting lottery means 122 Lottery table changing means 130 Game history storage means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A game control device for controlling the operation of a gaming machine and performing a lottery related to a winning combination, wherein as a result of the lottery, a predetermined winning combination is won and a game situation is predetermined. In the gaming machine that wins a prize due to the aspect, the game control device starts a special game different from a normal game based on the game history storage means for storing a predetermined game history and the game history. At least special game control means for causing the special game control means to start the special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means becomes a specific history. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the special game is started can be changed according to the game history. 2. The special game control means can start a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means continues n times, and the game history is (n- 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number of times m) is consecutive is L, the special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. 3. The special game control means can start a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means continues n times, and the history is (n + p) times. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the case of continuous occurrence, a special game can be started with a probability higher than the predetermined probability. 4. The special game control means can start a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means is n times in K times, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the history is (nm) times during K times, the special game can be started with a probability lower than the predetermined probability. 5. The special game control means can start a special game with a predetermined probability when the game history stored in the game history storage means is n times in K times, If the history is (n + p) times in K times, the special game can be started with a higher probability than the predetermined probability, and the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 4. 6. The gaming machine has a plurality of special games, each of which has a different mode, and the special game control means controls the plurality of special games according to a mode of a game history stored in the game history storage means. The special game can be selected and started from among the special games, and the probability that each special game is started can be changed according to the game history. 5
Game machine described. 7. A game control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine and performing a lottery related to a winning combination, a result of the lottery, winning a predetermined winning combination, and a game situation being predetermined. When the winning history to be treated as a prize due to the specified mode, the playing history storing means for storing a specific playing history, and the playing history stored in the playing history storing means become a specific history, A program for a gaming machine that can start a special game with a predetermined probability and that functions as special game control means for changing the probability that the special game is started according to a game history. 8. A game control means for controlling the operation of a gaming machine and performing a lottery related to a winning combination, a result of the lottery, winning a predetermined winning combination, and a game situation being predetermined. When the winning history to be treated as a prize due to the specified mode, the playing history storing means for storing a specific playing history, and the playing history stored in the playing history storing means become a specific history, A computer that records a game machine program that can start a special game with a predetermined probability and that functions as special game control means for changing the probability that the special game is started according to a game history. A readable recording medium.