JP2002233612A - Gable table - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game table which has diversity of game modes of an ordinary game, a special game, and a specific game and enables a player from a beginner to a skilled player to participate in a game with interest. SOLUTION: Movement of a plurality of rows of reels is started by throwing in game media and starting operation of a game and lots are drawn inside this game table. The reels are stopped based on a result of drawing lots inside and stop operation of reels. When prescribed symbols are stop on a prize winning line, a player obtains a prize. A control part of the game table selects and changes the number of general games, the number of specific games, and a drawing lots table to be used in a special game of a game mode of a special game according to a prescribed change condition, for instance a result of drawing lots upon prize winning for a special game (ST147-ST157).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game medium (medal, ball, etc.) inserted, a reel composed of a plurality of types of pictures being moved (rotated), and stopped on a reel display window when the reel is stopped. The present invention relates to a gaming table (slot machine, pachinko machine, etc.) in which a prize is determined from a combination of the designated patterns and a player enjoys paying out a predetermined game medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional gaming machine performs a random number lottery to determine a winning combination by comparing a sampled random number value with predetermined lottery data, and when a predetermined winning combination is internally won by the random number lottery. , The stop of the reels is controlled such that the combination of the winning combination patterns is stopped at a predetermined reel stop position in the reel display window. When the combination of pictures stopped by the reel control is a winning combination, the player can acquire a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the stopped winning combination.

Conventionally, a gaming table sets a plurality of lottery data in which, when a predetermined number of games are played, the number of game media that can be obtained by a player during the game is statistically converged to different values. I have.

[0004] That is, a conventional gaming table will be described using a typical slot machine as an example. Generally, medals are used as gaming media, one to three medals are applied, and a start lever is operated. Then, 3 pictures with 21 frames per round
One reel starts spinning. At the same time, the control unit obtains the above-mentioned random numbers and determines whether or not the internal winning is possible. The player
Press the stop button corresponding to each reel to stop each reel. Then, each reel can see three frames of each reel from the reel display window on the front of the player. That is, the player can see the picture of the reel of 3 × 3, 9 frames in total, from the front. Here, if a combination of pictures displayed on the reel display window (usually a combination of pictures arranged in a straight line) is awarded according to the number of medals won, the corresponding medals are paid out.

Here, when a special game (for example, a big bonus) is won, a special game is started. During the special game, there is an opportunity to win a regular game 30 times or a special game (for example, a regular bonus) up to three times. In addition, in a game during a special game, a state is achieved in which the internal winning is highly probable. In the present specification, a pattern that shifts to a special game is expressed as a specific pattern, and a pattern that shifts to a special game is expressed as a special pattern.

[0006] The conditions for ending the special game are as follows: (1) whether the general game during the special game is performed 30 times, or (2)
When the special game is performed three times during the special game, the special game state is ended. Furthermore, the conditions for ending the special game are as follows: (1) Whether to play the game a predetermined number of times (12 times) during the special game,
(2) Or, when the accessory has won a predetermined number of times (eight times) during the special game, the special game state is ended.

[0007] Therefore, a gaming table represented by a conventional slot machine has a privilege that a large amount of medals for starting a special game are paid out to a player.

[0008] However, in the conventional gaming machine, even if a special game is won, there is a limitation that the game is performed within a predetermined number of games, and thus the game mode of the special game is not very diverse. There were drawbacks.

In recent years, game consoles that pay a large amount of medals with technical intervention in this special game have been developed / sold, and the technical gap between beginners and skilled players tends to increase more and more. There is also a problem that the number increases.

[0010] In the above, the conventional problems have been described by taking the special game as an example, but it is desirable that the general game and the special game have the same variety.

[0011]

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a variety of game modes of general games, special games, and special games, with little difference in technology, from beginners to skilled players. There is a game table that can participate in the game.

[0012]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming table according to the present invention starts the movement of a plurality of rows of reels by executing a game medium input operation and a game start operation, and executes an internal lottery. A game machine that stops each of the reels based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation of the reels and wins when the specific pattern stops on the pay line, and the control unit of the game machine is The game mode is changed according to a predetermined change condition.

The special game is started when the specific picture is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the changed game mode is the game mode of the special game. Also,
The game mode of the special game includes one of a first end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof. Further, the first termination condition for ending the special game is any one of the number of special games during the special game, the number of general games during the special game, the number of times of the role game during the special game, or a combination thereof. including. The first termination condition for ending the special game is as follows: (1) when the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) when the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player is When the predetermined number determined by the lottery is exceeded, (3) when the special game is ended by the lottery, the lottery at the end of the special game is (3-1) every game during the special game. Lottery to be performed, (3-2) Lottery to start a special game after a predetermined number of times has elapsed, (3-3) Lottery to start after a predetermined number of game media to be paid out during a special game, (3-4) Special If one of the special games during the game is started after a predetermined number of times, or a lottery of a combination thereof is won, (4) a point is set at the start of the special game and the operation order of the stop button is changed. Points corresponding to the game procedures Is subtracted from the points set for each, if the point is equal to or less than a predetermined number,
(5) When a predetermined pattern stops on the reel display window,
(6) When the predetermined number of winnings has passed, (7) When the predetermined number of winnings has passed, (8)
When a predetermined time has elapsed, one of them or a combination thereof.

Further, when a special pattern is stopped on a predetermined winning line, a special game is started, and the changed game mode is a game mode of the special game during a general game. In addition, a special game is started when the specific pattern is aligned on a predetermined winning line, and a special game is started when the special pattern is aligned and stopped on the predetermined winning line during the special game. The changed game mode is a game mode of a special game during the special game. In addition, the game mode of the special game is any one of a second end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game,
Or a combination thereof. Further, the second end condition for ending the special game is a number of games during the special game,
Includes any one of the number of winning prizes of the accessory, or a combination thereof.

The changed game mode is a game mode of a general game during a special game or not during a special game. Further, the game mode of the general game is any one of a first start condition for starting the special game, a second start condition for starting the special game, and a lottery table used for lottery of the general game, or Including combinations of

A special game is started when a specific pattern is aligned on a predetermined winning line during a general game, and is stopped when a first special pattern is aligned on a predetermined winning line during a general game. A special game is started, a special game is started when the second special pattern is stopped on a predetermined winning line during the special game, and the changed game mode is:
A game mode of a general game, a game mode of the special game during the general game, a game mode of the special game, and a game mode of the special game during the special game, or a combination thereof. Further, the game mode of the special game includes one of a first end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof, and the game mode of the special game includes: The game mode of the general game includes a second end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof, and a first start condition for starting the special game. And one of a second start condition for starting the special game and a lottery table used in the general game.
Or a combination thereof.

The change of the game mode is performed by changing the selection of the plurality of game modes corresponding to the change condition from the storage means for storing a plurality of game modes in advance.
Further, the change of the game mode is performed by changing data of the game mode corresponding to the change condition. Further, the change of the data of the game mode of the special game includes (1) addition of a predetermined number to the number of special games, and (2) addition of a predetermined number to the number of games during a special game other than the special game. ,
, Or a combination thereof. In addition, the change of the game mode data of the special game,
Any one of (1) addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of games played during a special game, and (2) addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of winnings for an accessory during a special game, or a combination thereof. It is performed by

The change condition includes the following items: (1)
A lottery result when the special game is internally won, (2) a lottery result when the special game is won, (3) a combination type of a specific pattern which has been won when the special game is won, (4) The change condition during the special game, and any one of the following items or a combination thereof, (4
-1) When a predetermined winning combination is won, (4-2) A lottery result when a predetermined winning combination is won, (4-3)
When a special game is won, (4-4) a lottery result when a special game is won, (4-5) when the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, (4-6) during a special game Lottery result when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, (4-7)
When the prize has reached the predetermined number of times, (4-8)
Lottery results when the winning combination has reached the predetermined number of times,
(5) Any one of the following items or a combination thereof during a general game, (5-1) The number of games from the start of the game to the internal winning of the special game, (5-2) From the start of the game The number of games until winning the special game, (5-3) the number of games from the end of the special game to the internal winning of the special game,
(5-4) the number of games from the end of the special game to winning the special game, (6) the change condition during the special game, and any one of the following items, or a combination thereof,
-1) When a predetermined winning combination is won, (6-2) A lottery result when a predetermined winning combination is won, (6-3)
When the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, (6
-4) A lottery result when the number of games in the special game reaches a predetermined number of times, (6-5) a prize winning combination reaches a predetermined number of times, (6-6) a prize winning combination Is one of the lottery results when the number reaches a predetermined number, or a combination thereof. Further, the change condition or a combination thereof is changed when a condition including the change condition is satisfied. Further, the game device further includes a notifying unit for notifying a player of the content of the game mode.

Further, the gaming table of the present invention starts the movement of the reels in a plurality of rows by the operation of inserting the game medium and starting the game, and executes the internal lottery. Based on the result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation, A special game is started when each of the reels is stopped and a specific pattern is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and a control unit of the game table is determined in advance during the special game. The game mode of the special game is changed according to the changed change condition.

Here, the game mode of the special game includes any one of an end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used for the lottery, or a combination thereof. In addition, the termination condition for ending the special game includes any one of the number of special games during the special game, the number of general games during the special game, and the number of occasional games during the special game, or a combination thereof. . The end conditions for ending the special game are as follows: (1) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player is determined by lottery (3) when the special game is ended by the lottery, and the special game end lottery is performed in each game during the special game (3-1). Lottery, (3-2) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of special games, (3-3) Lottery that starts after the predetermined number of game media to be paid out during the special game, (3-4) During special game (4) a point is set at the time of starting the special game, and a game including an operation sequence of the stop button is performed when one of the special games starts after a predetermined number of times, or a lottery of a combination thereof. Points corresponding to the procedure for each game Is subtracted from the boss was point, if the point is equal to or less than a predetermined number,
(5) When a predetermined pattern stops on the reel display window,
(6) When a predetermined number of winnings has passed, (7) When a predetermined number of winnings have been made to the predetermined winning combination during the special game,
(8) If one of the predetermined times has elapsed,
Or a combination thereof. In addition, the change conditions are as follows: (1) when a predetermined winning combination is won during a special game; (2) a lottery result when a predetermined winning combination is won; (3) when a special game is won (4) a lottery result when a special game is won, (5) a number of games during a special game reaches a predetermined number, and (6) a number of games during a special game reaches a predetermined number. Any one of (7) a lottery result when the winning combination has reached a predetermined number of times, and (8) a lottery result when the winning combination has reached the predetermined number of times, or a combination thereof. It is. Further, the change condition or a combination thereof is changed when a condition including the change condition is satisfied. Further, the game device further includes a notifying unit for notifying a player of the content of the game mode of the special game. Further, the change of the game mode of the special game is performed by changing the selection of the game mode of the plurality of special games corresponding to the change condition from a storage unit that stores a plurality of game modes of the special game in advance. Further, the change of the game mode of the special game is performed by changing data of the game mode of the special game corresponding to the change condition. In addition, the change of the data of the game mode of the special game includes (1) addition of a predetermined number to the number of special games, (2) addition of a predetermined number to the number of general games during the special game, and (3) ) Adding a predetermined number of times to the number of winnings in the special game during the special game, (4)
Addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of role play games during special games,
, Or a combination thereof.

Further, the gaming table of the present invention starts the movement of the reels in a plurality of rows by the operation of inserting the game medium and starting the game, executes the internal lottery, and performs the internal lottery based on the result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation. The reels are stopped, and a special game is started when a specific pattern is aligned and stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the control unit of the gaming table is controlled by a predetermined end condition. The special game is terminated.

Here, the ending condition for ending the special game is any one of the number of special games during the special game, the number of general games during the special game, and the number of occasional games during the special game.
Or a combination thereof. The end conditions for ending the special game are as follows: (1) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player is determined by lottery (3) when the special game ends in the lottery, and the special game end lottery is
(3-1) Lottery performed in each game during special game,
(3-2) Lottery to start after a predetermined number of special games have been started, (3-3) Lottery to start after the predetermined number of game media to be paid out during a special game, (3-4) Special during special games Any one of lotteries in which the game starts after a predetermined number of passes
If you win a lottery or a combination of these,
(4) Points are set at the start of a special game, and points corresponding to the game procedure including the operation sequence of the stop button are subtracted from the points set for each game. (6) When a predetermined number of winnings has elapsed, (7) When a predetermined number of winnings has been completed during a special game, (8) When a predetermined number of winnings has been achieved in a special game, If the elapsed time has elapsed, one of them or a combination thereof.
Further, the termination condition is fixed in advance. Further, the end condition is selected in advance according to a selection condition before the special game is started. The selection conditions are: (1) the number of games from the start of the game to the internal winning of the special game, (2) the number of games from the start of the game to the winning of the special game, and (3) the special game during the general game. One of the number of games from the end to the internal winning of the special game, or (4) the number of games from the end of the special game to winning the special game
Or a combination thereof. Further, the end condition is selected according to a selection condition when shifting to the special game. The selection conditions include (1) a lottery result when the special game is internally won, (2) a lottery result when the special game is won, and (3) a winning when the special game is won. Combination type of specific pattern that became
, Or a combination thereof. The end condition is changed according to a change condition during the special game. The change condition is a change condition during a general game during a special game, and is (1) when a predetermined winning combination is won; (2) when a predetermined winning combination is won; (3) If a special game is won, (4)
The lottery result when a special game is won, (5) the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, (6) the lottery result when the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number,
(7) If the prize has reached the predetermined number of times,
(8) One of lottery results when the number of winnings in the winning combination reaches a predetermined number, or a combination thereof. Further, the change of the end condition is performed by changing a selection of the plurality of end conditions corresponding to the change condition from a storage unit that stores a plurality of end conditions in advance. Also,
The change of the end condition is performed by changing data of the end condition corresponding to the change condition. In addition, the change of the data of the end condition includes (1) addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of special games, (2) addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of general games during the special game, and (3) special game. The predetermined number of times is added to the number of times of winning the middle winning combination, or (4) the predetermined number of times is added to the number of the role playing games during the special game, or a combination thereof. . The selection condition and / or the change condition are changed when a condition including the selection condition and / or the change condition is satisfied.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming table.

[Exemplary Configuration of Slot Machine] FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining the external appearance of a slot machine body 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(1) Reels 110 to 112 A plurality of patterns including a specific pattern are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each of the three reels 110 to 112 housed in the slot machine main body 100 shown in FIG. 3 reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112)
It is housed and configured to be rotatable inside the main body 100. On the circumferential surface of each of the reels 110 to 112, an appropriate number (typically, two
(One picture is arranged).

Three patterns of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in a vertical direction on a reel display window provided on the front door 101 of the main body 100 corresponding to each reel. Therefore, when all the reels are stopped, the player can see a total of nine (3 × 3) pictures.

On the back side of each reel, a total of three backlights for illuminating each picture to be displayed are arranged, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower positions of the reel display window. I have.

In the present embodiment, three reels are provided, but the number of reels and the positions at which the reels are installed are not limited to these.

(2) Display sections 120 to 128 (A) Winning display lamp 120 This is a lamp indicating a winning line that is valid for each game. The activated pay line changes depending on the number of medals inserted into the slot machine. For example, in the case of a slot machine having five pay lines as shown in FIG. 1, when one medal is inserted, a horizontal pay line in the middle row,
When two cards are inserted, three pay lines including the upper and lower horizontal pay lines are added, and when three cards are inserted, five diagonal pay lines are added, and five lines are effective. In addition,
The number of winning lines is not limited to five.

(A) Start lamp 121 This lamp indicates that the reel is ready to rotate.

(C) Re-game lamp 122 When the combination of pictures displayed on the reel display window wins the re-game, the lamp informs the player that the next game is a re-game.

(D) Notification lamp 123 This is a lamp for notifying a player that a special game or a special game has been internally won as a result of the internal lottery.

(E) Payout number display 124 This is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to a player when a prize is won.

(F) Number of games display 125 This is a display for displaying the number of games or the number of wins during special games or special games.

(G) Stored number display 126 This is a display for displaying the number of medals stored in the slot machine.

(H) Medal insertion lamp 127 This lamp informs the player that a medal can be inserted.

(G) Effect lamp 128 This lamp is used for an effect to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) Operation sections 130 to 139 These sections are operated by the player and include the following sections.

(A) Medal input buttons 130, 131,
132 is a button for inserting the stored medals into the slot machine, with a predetermined number being the maximum number for each button, a one-insert button 130, a two-insert button 131,
It comprises a three-sheet input button 132. By pressing these buttons, one to three medals are inserted into the slot machine for one game.

(A) Medal slot 134 This is where the player inserts medals when starting a game.

(C) Start lever 135 This is a lever for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112.

(D) Stop buttons 136 to 138
(Left, middle, right reel stop buttons) These buttons stop the corresponding reels 110 to 112 when pressed.

(E) Storage / Accounting Button 139 A payment function for adjusting and discharging medals stored in the slot machine body 100, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 134 by the player or obtained by winning. It also has a storage switching function of switching whether or not to store up to 50 medals.

(4) Medal outlet 160 This is an outlet for medals paid out by winning, and the paid out medals are accumulated in the medal tray 161.

(5) Upper display section 170 Lights up / off / flashes according to each game state, and is used as a decorative lamp for exciting the whole game.

(6) Liquid crystal display (LCD) 180 Various internal information of the slot machine in this embodiment is displayed. The various internal information includes a game mode during each game, such as a general game, a special game, and a special game. Here, the game mode during each game includes, for example, a game mode during a special game as follows.

(A) The number of special games that can be played during a special game.

(A) The number of occasions in which a special game can be played during a special game.

(C) The number of general games that can be played during a special game.

(D) The number of times a specific winning combination can be won in a general game during a special game.

(E) The type of the lottery table used in the general game during the special game.

The contents of the game mode displayed on LCD 180 may be other than those described above. Also, it is not always necessary to display all of the above, and a part thereof may be selected as appropriate and displayed.

The timing at which the above-mentioned game mode is displayed, the method of determining the number of times of each item, and the like will be described later in detail.

[Configuration Example of Control Unit] The configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

(Control Unit 300) (1) Microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as MCPU) 310 This is a central part of control in the slot machine of the present embodiment, and receives control signals and data with peripheral parts via bus 330. Perform delivery.

(2) Random number generator 311 This is a random number generator that generates a random number used for the internal lottery, and is connected to the MCPU 310 via the bus 330.

(3) Medal sensor 312 A game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 134 is detected.

(4) Start lever sensor 313 It is detected that the start lever 135 has been operated.

(5) Stop button sensor 314 A signal from the stop buttons 136 to 138 pressed by the player to stop the reels 110 to 112 is detected.

(6) Medal insertion button sensor 315 It is detected that one of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 has been pressed.

(7) Input Interface 316 Various input signals detected by the sensors described in the above items (3) to (7) are transmitted to the input interface 316.
Is connected to the MCPU 310 via the bus 330, and is recognized by the MCPU 310.

(8) ROM (Read Only Memory) 317 A program for controlling the main part of the slot machine in this embodiment, control data and a data table for controlling stop of the reels 110 to 112 Etc. are stored.

(9) RAM (Random Access Memory) 318 The RAM 318 has a work area for programs processed by the MCPU 310 and stores variable data and the like.

(10) Motor control section 319 Controls a motor for rotating or stopping the reels 110 to 112.

(11) Hopper control section 320 The hopper for paying out medals is controlled.

(12) Input / output interface 321 The control unit shown in the above-mentioned items (11) and (12) controls the MC via the bus 330 via the input / output interface 322.
It is connected to PU310.

(13) Lamp control unit 322 This is a display control unit for controlling the lamps of the display devices 120 to 128 shown in FIG. 1, and is connected to the MCPU 310 via the bus 330 and the output interface 323.

(14) Tone signal forming section 324 A tone signal is formed based on control signals and data passed from the MCPU 310. The tone signal output from the tone signal forming unit 324 is amplified by the amplifier 325 and then output as sound from the speaker 326.

(15) Output Interface 327 The command transmitted from the MCPU 310 is output to an LCD control unit (not shown) for controlling the display contents of the LCD 180 described above. The LCD control unit, when receiving a command from the control unit 300, interprets the content of the command and displays an image according to the received command (for example, the above-described content of the game mode, an effect image for improving the interest of the game, and the like). To LC
Display on D180.

[Control Process] Next, a control process of an example in which a plurality of game modes are provided in the special game of the present invention is described in one of the present embodiments.
An example will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

(Basic Control of Game) FIG. 3 is an example showing a main flow of control of a game in the slot machine of the present embodiment in a flowchart.

In the first ST120, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted. In order to insert medals, one of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 is pressed when medals are stored in the slot machine, or the medal insertion port is manually set by the player when no medals are stored. 13
This is done by inserting medals from 4.

When medals are inserted, a prize display lamp for displaying a prize line on the reel display window is turned on in accordance with the number of medals inserted.

In the next ST121, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated by the player.
If it is determined that there is a start operation, ST12
In 2, the number of medals inserted by the player is determined. However, when the player inserts four or more coins, since the fourth coin is stored in the slot machine, three coins are determined to be inserted.

In the next ST123, a random number is obtained. This is performed by the MCPU 310 obtaining a random number from the random number generator 311. Here, the obtained random numbers are used for the lottery process in the next ST124.

Therefore, in the lottery process of ST124, lottery of each winning combination is performed using the obtained random number value and a predetermined lottery table stored in the ROM 317. The types of winning combinations are shown below, for example.

(1) Special game (for example, big bonus)
Winning role to start. : After the internal winning of the winning combination, the internal winning is performed until a picture combination (for example, “7-7-7”) corresponding to the winning combination is aligned on the winning line on the reels 110 to 112. Is carried over to the next game.

In the special game started from the next game that has won the winning combination, the winning combination for starting the special game described below and the winning combination for the small combination are determined according to the game mode of the special game described later. , For a certain number of times to win internally with a high probability,
You can get a lot of medals.

In the following, a game other than the special game and a game other than the special game described below is simply referred to as a general game, and a game other than the special game during the special game is referred to as a general game during the special game.

(2) A winning combination for starting a special game (for example, a regular bonus). : When this winning combination is internally won, the reel 1
At 10 to 112, the internally won state is carried over to the next and subsequent games until a picture combination (for example, "BAR-BAR-BAR") corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the winning line to win a prize.

In the special game started from the next game which has won the winning combination, the winning combination of the later-described character is internally won with a high probability, so that a large number of medals are obtained even if the special game is not achieved. it can. Further, as described above, depending on the game mode of the special game, it is possible to obtain a medal comparable to the special game even in the special game.

In the following, a game in a special game is called an accessory game.

(3) Winning role of small role. : Unlike the above-mentioned special game and the winning combination that starts the special game, the state in which the winning combination is internally won is effective only in the game and is not carried over to the next game.

Usually, a plurality of small roles are provided.
The number of medals paid out at the time of winning differs depending on the winning combination of each small role. That is, a pattern combination (for example, "Cherry-*-*", "bell-bell-bell", "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", etc.) corresponding to the winning combination of each small role is aligned on the winning line. When a prize is won, a number of medals corresponding to the winning small role are paid out.

(4) A winning prize of an accessory. : During special games, it is a winning prize that is internally won with a high probability.

(5) Replay. : When a re-game is internally won and a pattern combination corresponding to the re-game is prepared on the reels 110 to 112, in the next game, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous game are automatically inserted. The game is started by operating the start lever 135 without inserting a medal.

Further, in this lottery process, a lottery of a game mode of a special game which is a main part of the present invention is performed at the same time.
The details of the game mode of the special game by the lottery process will be described later, and examples thereof include the following.

(1) The number of games of the general game during the special game. : Conventionally, the number of games of this general game was determined to be a maximum of 30 times, but in the present invention, this number of games is selected by lottery as one of the game modes.

(2) Number of special games during special games. : Conventionally, the number of special games has been determined to be a maximum of three times, but this number is selected by lottery as one of the game modes.

(3) The number of the occasional game in the special game during the special game. ： Conventionally, the maximum number of times of the role play is 12,
Alternatively, the winning of the accessory is determined to be a maximum of eight times, but these numbers are selected by lottery as one of the game modes.

(4) Determination of lottery data to be used in a general game during a special game. : Conventionally, a lottery of a winning combination is performed using predetermined lottery data, but in the present invention, a plurality of lottery data is prepared as one of the game modes and a lottery table to be used is selected by lottery.

In the next ST125, all reels (3 reels)
Is started, and when the rotated reel reaches a predetermined speed, a stop button can be accepted in ST126.

If the player leaves the player without pressing the stop button, the controller performs control to stop the spinning reel after a predetermined time has elapsed.

When the player presses the stop button corresponding to each reel in ST127 to ST129, control is performed to stop the reel corresponding to each stop button in ST130.

When the control unit 300 recognizes in ST131 that all the reels have stopped, it performs a winning determination process described later in ST132, and in ST133, a predetermined number of medals according to the type of winning combination is transferred to the hopper control unit. It is paid out to the medal payout outlet 160 by the motor operation by 320 or stored in the slot machine.

(Example of Game Mode During Special Game) Next, a game mode during the special game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an example, and a game mode during another special game may be stored.

As shown in “combination of number of games and lottery table” in FIG. 4, for example, the maximum number of special games that can be performed during a special game is plural (eg, 3, 5, 8, 12, 20, 20,
30) Prepare and prepare a plurality of maximum number of general games during special game (eg, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200), and set the maximum number of bonus game in special game during special game. A plurality (eg, 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 20) is prepared.

Further, the lottery table for determining the lottery data of the winning combination of the small role in the general game during the special game is shown in FIG.
(B) and (C) are prepared. These lottery tables are
For example, do as follows. (1) Lottery table (A): A small part lottery table in which the small part internal winning probability is set high so that the small part is won with a high probability. (2) Lottery table (B): A lottery table for small wins in which the internal winning probability of small wins is set to a medium level so as to win lower than in the lottery table (A). (3) Lottery table (C): A lottery table for small wins in which the internal winning probability of small wins is set to a low level so as to win lower than in the lottery table (B).

FIG. 4 is a table showing examples of these combinations. As can be seen from FIG. 4, when the maximum number of special games during the special game is smaller, the number of general games during the special game is smaller. And the maximum number of bonus game times in special games during special games are smaller, and the lottery table for small roles that has a lower internal winning probability of small roles is also supported. are doing.

Therefore, for example, by the lottery in the process of ST124, the number of special games (eg, 5
) Is selected, the number of times of the general game corresponding to the special game is up to 20, the number of the role play in the special game during the special game is up to once, and the lottery of the winning combination of the small role is performed. The table will select (A).

Each element data of the “combination of the number of games and the lottery table” for determining the game mode is:
The game mode is stored in the ROM 318 in advance, and in the process of ST124 shown in FIG. 3 described above, a game mode is selected by a lottery process (details will be described later) when an internal game is won, and the selected game mode is selected. The contents of R
The information may be stored in the AM 319, and the player may be notified of the game mode of the special game currently selected as necessary, for example, by displaying it on the LCD 180.

Therefore, as shown in this example, according to the present invention, any one of a plurality of game modes is selected and determined at the time of internally winning a special game. The game characteristics of the game are diversified, and the player can participate in the game with interest.

(Lottery Processing) FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the lottery processing in ST124 of FIG. ST12
In the lottery process of No. 4, in ST140, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a special game (for example, a big bonus). Here, if the special game is being played, the process proceeds to ST141, and it is determined whether or not the special game is being played during the special game (for example, a regular bonus). If the special game is not being played, the general game is being played during the special game. Is determined, ST14
At 3, a lottery table used during a general game during a special game is acquired. Conversely, if a special game is being played, a lottery table to be used during the special game is obtained in ST144.

In ST140, if it is not a special game, it is decided that the game is a general game.
Proceeding to 142, a lottery table used during the general game is acquired.

Next, in ST145, ST142 to S142
Based on the lottery table selected in any of T144, for example, the internal lottery of the special game, the special game during the general game, the small combination, and the winning combination related to the re-game is performed. (However,
At this time, the lottery for determining the game mode of the special game has not been performed. In ST146, it is determined whether or not there is an internal winning including a loss, and if it is determined that a loss has occurred, the lottery process is terminated. If it is determined that any of the winning combinations has been internally won, In ST147, ST152, and ST157, the type of the winning combination internally won is determined.

That is, it is determined whether or not the internal winning is a special game in ST147, and if it is determined that the internal winning is a special game, the winning flag of the special game in the RAM 318 is set to ON in ST148. 4 in ST149.
The lottery for determining the game mode of the current special game from each element data of “combination of number of games and lottery table” shown in FIG.

Thereafter, the contents of each element data relating to the game mode of the special game selected and determined in ST150 are stored in the RAM 31.
8 to prepare for the special game mode to be started from the next time.

The contents of the game mode in the special game currently determined in ST151 are displayed on a predetermined display device (for example, an LCD).
180), the player is notified and the lottery process ends. However, in a case where the notification of the game mode is not performed so as to excite the expectation of the game mode of the special game, the process of ST151 may not be performed.

Next, in ST152, it is determined whether or not the type of the winning combination currently internally won is a special game during a general game or an internal win of a special game during a special game. If it is determined that the winning has not been won, the internal winning of the small role is determined, so
At T157, the small winning combination flag corresponding to the type of the winning combination of the internally won small winning combination is set in the RAM 318, and the lottery process ends.

If it is determined that the special game is internally won, the special game winning flag in the RAM 318 is set to ON in ST153, and the lottery process ends.

Here, in order to change the game mode of the special game during the general game and the special game, the game mode during the special game is shown in FIG. This can be achieved by adding a process of selecting and determining from "the number of medium game play times".

Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, as for the special game mode during the special game, the special game is internally won and the game mode of the special game is determined in ST149 to ST150. It goes without saying that during the special game during the game and the special game, the game mode during the special game may be determined. (Winning Determination Process) FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart of the winning determination process in ST132 of FIG.

In ST160, it is determined whether or not the combination of pictures stopped on the winning line is a combination of pictures constituting a winning combination, and it is determined that the combination of stopped pictures is not a picture constituting a winning combination. In this case, the winning determination processing ends.

If the combination of the stopped patterns is a combination of the patterns constituting the winning combination, and if it is determined that there is a prize, in ST161, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a special game. If it is determined that a special game is being played, a special game process, which will be described later, is executed in ST162, and the winning determination process ends.

If it is determined in ST161 that the special game is not being performed, it is determined in ST163 whether the current game state is the special game. If it is determined that the special game is being performed, In ST164, a special game process described later is executed, and the winning determination process ends.

Next, when it is determined in ST163 that the special game is not being played, whether the combination of the patterns currently stopped on the pay line in ST165 is the combination of the patterns constituting the winning in the special game. A determination is made as to whether or not the combination of the symbols won in the current game is a combination of symbols constituting a winning in the special game, the special game flag is set, and in ST166, the general game during the special game is performed. The number-of-inserted counter for counting the number of medals inserted by the player is cleared to zero and preparation for counting from the next time is performed. In ST167, the payout number counter for counting the number of medals paid out to the player due to winning in the general game during the special game is cleared to zero, and the next time counting preparation is performed. Then, when the counting preparation (zero clear) of each counter is completed, the winning determination processing is completed.

Next, if it is determined in ST165 that the special game has not been won, the combination of the patterns currently stopped on the pay line in ST168 indicates that the special game in the special game or the general game is being played. A determination is made as to whether or not the combination is a pattern constituting a winning in a special game. If it is determined that the winning is a special game, a flag is set during the special game, and the player inserts the special game in ST169 in ST169. Clear the inserted number counter for counting the number of
At T170, the payout number counter for counting the number of medals paid out to the player due to the winning in the special game is cleared to zero. When the counting of each counter is completed, the winning determination process is completed.

In this embodiment, each counter is cleared according to the special game or the special game winning.
It may be performed at the time of winning a special game. In this case, the processing of ST169 and ST170 may be performed after the processing of ST167. However, in this case, it is assumed that the number of inserted coins and the number of paid out coins for the special game during the general game are not counted. In addition, by preparing only two counters, the count values of the number of coins and the number of coins to be paid out during the special game may be managed.

(Special Game Processing) FIG. 7 shows ST164 of FIG.
It is a detailed flowchart of a process during a special game in.

In ST180, it is determined whether or not the game is a special game during the special game. If the game is a general game during the special game, the process proceeds to ST181, and the number of games of the general game during the special game is updated in ST181. That is, this is an update to the maximum number of general games during the special game in the game mode of the special game determined in the lottery process of ST149 in FIG. 5, for example, the determined maximum number is 20 times and the current number of games is If it is one time (immediately after the special game is started in the next game by winning the special game), the general game number counter during the special game is decremented from 20 to 19.
In addition, the number-of-games counter of the general game during the special game, the number-of-wins counter of the special game during the special game, which will be described later, and the number-of-wins counter of the small role in the general game during the special game,
Although illustration is omitted, according to the game mode of the special game selected in the lottery process of ST149 of FIG. 5, ST167 of FIG.
The selected value is set in each counter after the processing of (1).

In ST182, according to the number of medals inserted by the player during the special game, the number-of-inserted-number counter in the general game during the special game set in ST166 in FIG. 6 is updated, and the calculation in ST189 described later is performed. Prepare for processing.

Next, in ST183, it is determined whether or not there is a special game winning on the pay line in the current game in the special game during the special game. If it is determined that there is a special game winning, the process proceeds to ST184. Then, the winning counter of the special game during the special game described above is updated. That is, in the game mode determined in the lottery process of ST149 in FIG. 5, the maximum number of special games that can be performed during the special game is five, and the number of special game prizes until this game is three.
If the number is, the winning counter is decremented from 2 to 1, and the counter is updated.

Thereafter, since it is determined in ST183 that there is a special game prize, a special game process described later is performed in ST185, and the number of medals paid out to the player by the special game prize in ST188 (for example, 15 medals). ) Is added to the payout number counter set in ST167 of FIG. 6 to update the payout number counter.

If it is determined in ST183 that no special game has been won, it is determined in ST186 whether or not there is a small win. If it is determined that there is a small win, ST187 is determined. To update the winning combination counter of the small role in the general game during the special game. For example, ST1 in FIG.
In the case where the number of general games during the special game selected in the lottery process of 49 is a maximum of 20 times, and the number of small players that can win a prize during this general game is determined to be 10 in advance (described later), Assuming that the number of wins by the small role in the game of the game is eight, the winning number counter of the small role is decremented from 2 to 1, the counter is updated, and the player is paid out by the small role winning in ST188. The payout number counter is updated by adding the medal number value to the payout number counter set in ST167 of FIG. Of course, even if it is determined in ST186 that there is no winning of the small combination (it is a loss), the payout number counter may be updated by adding the payout number in ST188 as 0.

Next, in the example of FIG. 7, in the general game and the special game during the special game in ST189, the total medal number paid out to the player and the total medal number inserted by the player during the special game are determined. It is determined whether or not the subtraction value (net increase) exceeds a predetermined net increase (for example, 500),
If it is determined that the number exceeds the predetermined net increase, ST
In 191, the special game flag is reset so that the next game is the end of the special game and each set value is cleared, and then the special game process is ended.

If it is determined in ST189 that the number does not exceed the predetermined net number increase, then in ST190, it is determined whether or not the number of wins of the small wins in the general game during the special game exceeds the predetermined number of small wins. If it exceeds,
After clearing each set value so that the next game is the end of the special game in ST191, the special game process is ended.

Therefore, in the special game, the special game is completed under one of the conditions when the predetermined number of net increase is exceeded or when the number of winning small combinations exceeds the predetermined number. Here, it goes without saying that the condition for ending the special game may be a judgment of only one of the net increase in number and the winning number of the small role.

FIG. 7 shows the net increase in number and the winning number of small wins as the judgment of the end of the special game. However, instead of or in addition to the above conditions, the general game number during the special game, the special game Any one of the number of losing during the special game, the number of winnings of the special game during the special game, and the condition for ending the special game described later, or a combination thereof may be used.

FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the special game processing in ST164 and ST185 in FIG.

In ST200, the number-of-games counter in the special game during the general game or the special game set after ST167 in FIG. 6 is updated. That is, for example, as the game mode selected in the lottery process of ST149 in FIG. 5, the maximum number of the bonus games in the special game during the special game is three, and When the number of games is two, the number of games played during the special game is updated by decrementing the counter from 1 to 0.

In ST201, the number of medals inserted by the player is added to the inserted number counter during special game set in ST169 in FIG. 6, and the number of medals inserted by the player up to this time is updated. I have.

Next, in ST202, it is determined whether or not there is a winning of an accessory in the special game. If it is determined that there is a winning of the accessory, in ST203, the number of times of the winning of the bonus during the special game is counted. We are updating. That is, for example, as the game mode selected in the lottery process of ST149 in FIG. 5, the maximum number of the bonus games in the special game during the special game is 12 times, and the number of winning of the bonus game that can be won in the special game is 7 times in advance. In the case where the bonus has been won six times in the game up to this time, the winning counter of the bonus winning in the special game of the special game is decremented from 1 to 0. The winning number is updated.

Next, the total number of medals paid out during the special game is updated by adding the number of medals paid out to the player in ST204 by winning a bonus to the payout number counter set in ST170 in FIG. It is carried out.

In ST205, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the special game has reached a predetermined number (for example, 12), that is, whether or not the number-of-games counter in the special game has become zero. If so, the special game in progress flag is reset in ST207, the value of the winning number counter of the accessory is cleared, preparations are made to end the special game in the next game, and the special game processing is ended.

If it is determined in ST205 that the number of games in the special game has not reached the predetermined number,
In ST206, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of prize winnings (for example, 8) has been reached during the special game, that is, whether or not the number of prize winning counter of the special game has become 0 during the special game. If so, the special game flag is reset in ST207, the value of the number-of-games counter during the special game is cleared, the preparation for terminating the special game in the next game is performed, and the special game process ends. .

Therefore, in the special game, whether to play the role game a predetermined number of times, or to win the role a predetermined number of times,
Will end under any of the conditions.

The embodiment of the present example has been described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The slot machine in the present example is provided with a variety of game modes in a special game, and also provides a game console with a wide variety of variations by reducing the technical gap between a beginner and a skilled player.

(1) Conditions for Determining the Game Mode of the Special Game As can be seen from the example of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, the game mode of the special game of the present example will be described with reference to FIG. The game mode during the special game is determined by lottery from the “combination of the number of games and the lottery table” as described above, and in ST149, the element data of the game mode determined by the lottery is set. The game mode of the special game has been determined.

In the embodiment of the present embodiment, the timing for determining the game mode of the special game has been described as when the internal game has been won for the special game. However, in the flowchart of FIG.
It may be performed at the timing of T165. In other words, a lottery may be performed to stop on a winning line in which a combination of pictures to be a special game is won and to determine a special game mode when it is determined that the special game has been won.

(2) End condition of special game As shown in ST189 and ST190 of the special game processing in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the net increase number (OUT-IN number) paid out to the player in the special game game. Is over a predetermined condition (for example, 500), when the number of wins of the small role exceeds a predetermined number of times, or when any of the other conditions described above, the special game ends. The number of medals paid out to the player is equal.

In the special game, if the net increase to be paid to the player during the special game due to the next prize exceeds 500, the payout number is set so as not to exceed 500. May be adjusted, or may be terminated when more than 500 sheets have been paid out.

Also, if the next prize is a prize for a special game, and if all the selected special games are exhausted, and the number of cards exceeds 500, similarly during the special game, the special game will be May be terminated, or
The game may end when the special game ends.

[Description of Other Embodiments] (Start Condition for Determining Game Mode in Special Game) Next, another embodiment for determining a game mode in a special game will be described below.

(1) Embodiment Corresponding to Predetermined Picture Combination The above-mentioned special game mode is determined by the lottery in ST149 in FIG. 5, but in the present embodiment, the special game mode by lottery is selected. Is not performed, and the game mode of the special game is determined in accordance with a combination of predetermined patterns that will be a special game when the player stops on the pay line. For example, the following game modes are provided. (B) Game mode when "red 7-red 7-red 7" is stopped: maximum number of special games = 30 times, maximum number of general games during special games = 200 times, maximum number of special purpose games = 20,
Lottery table during special game: (C) (b) Game mode when "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is stopped: maximum number of special games = 10 times, maximum number of general games during special games = 100 times, the maximum number of character games = 12,
Lottery table during special game: (B) (c) Game mode when "white 7-white 7-white 7" is stopped: maximum number of special games = 5 times, maximum number of general games during special games = 50 times, maximum number of occasions game = 7; lottery table during special game: (A) (2) Embodiment when a predetermined condition is satisfied during general game during special game During general game during special game When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game mode during the special game is changed from that time. The predetermined conditions are described below. (A) When the combination of a predetermined pattern stops at a predetermined position on the pattern display window, the game mode of the special game is changed.
However, the predetermined pattern mentioned here may not be a combination of the patterns constituting the winning combination. For example, when the pattern of "DT-DT-DT" is stopped on the pay line during the general game during the special game, the maximum number of special games during the special game from the time when the predetermined pattern is stopped = 10 times The maximum number of general games during the special game = 100 times, the maximum number of accessory games = 12, and the lottery table during the special game: The game mode is changed as shown in FIG. Alternatively, in a general game during a special game, each time a special game is won, the game mode during the special game may be changed as described above. (A) The game mode during the special game is changed in the same manner as described above when the number of games during the special game satisfies a predetermined number of games. (C) When the number of winnings of the winning combination satisfies a predetermined number, the game mode during the special game is changed in the same manner as described above. (D) Every time a predetermined time elapses during the special game, the game mode during the special game is changed in the same manner as described above.

Incidentally, the game mode during the special game may be changed by lottery at the time when the above-mentioned predetermined conditions (A) to (D) are satisfied.

(3) Embodiment in which a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game during a general game In other words, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game during a general game, a game mode of a special game is changed. The predetermined conditions are described below. (A) When the number of games or the game time from the start of the game to the time when the special game is internally won satisfies a predetermined number of games or a predetermined game time, the game mode of the special game is
For example, assuming that the number of games = N, (1000 <N): the maximum number of special games = 30 times, the maximum number of general games during special games = 200, the maximum number of character games = 20, the lottery during special games Table: (C) (500 <N ≦ 1000): Maximum number of special games = 10
Times, maximum number of general games during special game = 100 times, maximum number of character games = 12, lottery table during special game:
(B) (0 <N ≦ 500): maximum number of special games = 5 times, maximum number of general games during special games = 50, maximum number of character games = 7, lottery table during special games: ( A) In the lottery at the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game mode of the special game may be changed. (A) When the number of games or the game time from the start of the game to the time of winning the special game satisfies the predetermined number of games or the predetermined game time, the game mode during the special game is, for example, similar to (A). Change. (C) When the number of games or the game time from the time when the special game is completed to the time when the next special game is internally won satisfies the predetermined game frequency or the predetermined game time, the game mode of the special game is changed to, for example, (A) ). (D) When the number of games or the game time from the point at which the special game ends to the point at which the next special game is won satisfies the predetermined number of games or the predetermined game time, for example, as shown in (A) The game mode during the special game is changed.

If the game mode changes as a result of the change in the game state of the special game as described above, or even if the game mode does not change, the contents of the game mode at that time are directly or by lottery. , It is possible to provide a gaming table where the player feels a more enjoyable change in the game.

(Special Game End Condition) Next, other conditions for determining the end of the special game after the start of the special game will be described.

(1) The special game is terminated based on a predetermined condition during the special game.

When a predetermined condition is satisfied during a special game, the special game is terminated. The conditions are described below. Further, these conditions may be provided alone or in combination. (A) During the special game, a lottery for determining the end of the special game is performed for each game, and a case where the lottery is won is defined as a condition for ending the special game. Alternatively, a lottery may be performed after the special game has been performed a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, when the number of payouts during the special game is equal to or more than a predetermined number, a lottery may be performed. Alternatively, a lottery may be performed when the special game of the special game is won a predetermined number of times. (A) When a predetermined symbol stops on the reel display window during the special game, the special game is ended. (C) Termination based on the number of wins of the small role The number of wins that the small role can win during the special game is determined in advance, and the special game is terminated when the number of wins of the winning combination during the special game satisfies the predetermined number of wins. In this case, a skilled player plays a predetermined number of games for a high payout prize, while a beginner who cannot aim for a high payout prize wins a low payout prize. Although a small number of games will be obtained due to winning, a special game can be provided with a certain degree of technical intervention, so that the game mode is more varied. (D) The special game is ended when the game time during the special game has passed a predetermined time. When the game time during the special game is determined in advance, the competition principle of how much the special game can be consumed serves as a game table for the change. (E) When a special game is started, a predetermined number of points are given, and the player ends the special game when the points have been consumed. For example, if the points are consumed in accordance with the game procedure and the reel stops are operated in the order of “left → middle → right”, the points are reduced by 3 points and the operation is performed in the order of “right → middle → left” In this case, 10 points are reduced, and the special game ends when the point given first disappears. (F) The number of winnings of a special game during a special game is determined in advance, and the special game is ended when the number of winnings is satisfied.

The termination conditions may be used alone or in combination. Further, the end of the special game may be determined by lottery after the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied.

In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, when a special game is started during a general game, a game mode in the special game is changed in accordance with a change condition during the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes a configuration in which the game mode of the special game is changed based on, for example, the change condition during the special game (the number of special games, the number of winning combinations, etc.).

(Change of the game mode of the general game and the special game)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the game mode in the special game is changed according to the change condition has been described. However,
The present invention is not limited to this, and also includes a change in a game mode of a general game or a special game. The change conditions in that case,
The fact that the game may be performed during another game or during one's own game is the same as the change of the game mode of the special game.

For example, the change condition during the special game in the above embodiment or the change condition during the special game (the number of special games, the number of winning prizes, etc.) may be changed to the game mode of the general game (the start condition of the special game, The start condition of a special game, a lottery table used in a general game, and the like may be changed.
Further, the game mode of the general game (the start condition of the special game, the start condition of the special game, the lottery table used in the general game, etc.) may be changed according to the number of medals obtained in the special game. In the past, the transition from general games to special games was "7.7.7", but when the predetermined change conditions were met, they were changed to "bell-bell-bell" and the general games were changed to special games. Migration is traditionally "bar-bar-bar"
However, if the above change condition is satisfied,
Various controls such as changing to 7 "are also possible.

That is, the game state is, for example, a general game,
Considering the transition between the four states of the special game during the general game, the special game, and the special game during the special game, various change conditions in each state are set, and the own game mode corresponding to the change condition is set. Or by changing the game mode in another game state, it becomes possible to provide a gaming table that can be controlled in a variety of ways so as to eliminate differences in skill.

In this case, the table shown in FIG. 4 may be stored to change the selection, or the value of the condition itself may be changed in the example of the special game. It is the same as shown.

(Change of Change Condition of Game Mode) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the game mode is changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. However, the present invention includes changing the game mode when the current change condition is satisfied, and changing the change condition to another change condition or a combination thereof. In this case, it is possible to change the change condition of the player himself or to change the change condition in another game state.

[0157] By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming table that can be controlled in a variety of ways so as to eliminate differences in skill.

[0158]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game console which can provide various game modes of a general game, a special game, and a special game, and has a small technical gap and allows beginners to skilled players to participate in the game with interest.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a gaming table according to an embodiment viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control unit of the game console according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control procedure of the gaming table according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a table used for changing a game mode according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing in detail a procedure example of a lottery process ST124 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail an example of a procedure of a winning determination process ST132 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail a procedure example of a special game process ST164 in FIG.

8 is a flowchart showing in detail an example of a procedure of a special game process ST162 in FIG. 6 and a special game process ST185 in FIG.

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[Claims] An internal lottery is executed and a reel is stopped based on a result of the internal lottery and a reel stop operation. A game machine to be a prize when a specific pattern is aligned and stopped on a winning line, wherein the control unit of the game machine changes a game mode according to a predetermined change condition. . 2. The special game is started when a specific pattern is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the changed game mode is the game mode of the special game. The gaming table described. 3. The game mode of the special game includes at least one of a first end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof. The gaming table according to item 2. 4. The first ending condition for ending the special game is any one of the number of special games during a special game, the number of general games during a special game, and the number of occasional games during a special game.
4. The game console according to claim 3, comprising one or a combination thereof. 5. The first ending condition for ending the special game includes: (1) when the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) when the net number of game media obtained by the player When the net increase number exceeds a predetermined number determined by lottery, (3) when the special game is completed by lottery, the lottery at the end of the special game is: (3-1) Every time during the special game (3-2) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of special games have been played; (3-3) Lottery that starts after the predetermined number of game media to be paid out during a special game; 4) When a special game during a special game is won for one of lotteries started after a predetermined number of times, or a lottery of a combination thereof, (4) a point is set at the start of the special game, and a stop button is set. Poi corresponding to the game procedure including the operation order The door is subtracted from the points set for each game, if the point is equal to or less than a predetermined number, (5)
(6) When a predetermined number of prizes has passed, (7) When a predetermined number of prizes has passed, (8) When a predetermined pattern has stopped on the reel display window, The game console according to claim 3, wherein when the time has elapsed, any one of them or a combination thereof is used. 6. A special game is started when a special pattern is aligned on a predetermined pay line, and the changed game mode is a game mode of the special game during a general game. The gaming table according to claim 1. 7. A special game is started when a specific picture is aligned on a predetermined winning line, and a special game is started when the special picture is aligned on a predetermined winning line during the special game. The game console according to claim 1, wherein the changed game mode is a game mode of a special game during the special game. 8. The game mode of the special game includes at least one of a second end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof. The gaming table according to item 6 or 7. 9. The second ending condition for ending the special game includes at least one of the number of games during the special game, the number of winning prizes, and a combination thereof. Item 7. The gaming table according to Item 8. 10. The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the changed game mode is a special game mode or a general game mode not being a special game. 11. The general game mode may be one of a first start condition for starting the special game, a second start condition for starting the special game, and a lottery table used for lottery of the general game. The gaming table according to claim 10, or a combination thereof. 12. A special game is started when a specific pattern is aligned on a predetermined pay line during a general game, and is stopped when a first special pattern is aligned on a predetermined pay line during a general game. A special game is started, a special game is started when the second special pattern is aligned on a predetermined winning line during the special game, and the changed game mode is a general game mode, 2. A game mode of the special game during the general game, one of the game modes of the special game, and a game mode of the special game during the special game, or a combination thereof. The gaming table described in. 13. The special game play mode includes one or more of a first end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof. The aspect includes any one of a second end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used in the special game, or a combination thereof, and the game mode of the general game is a game mode for starting the special game. The gaming table according to claim 12, comprising one or more of one start condition, a second start condition for starting the special game, and a lottery table used in the general game. 14. The change of the game mode is performed by changing a selection of the plurality of game modes corresponding to the change condition from a storage unit that stores a plurality of game modes in advance. The gaming table according to any one of 1 to 13. 15. The game console according to claim 1, wherein the change of the game mode is performed by changing data of the game mode corresponding to the change condition. 16. The change of the game mode data of the special game includes (1) addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of special games, and (2) predetermined number of games to be performed during the special game other than the special games. The game console according to claim 15, wherein the game is performed by any one of the addition of the number of times or a combination thereof. 17. The change of the data of the game mode of the special game includes: (1) adding a predetermined number to the number of games during the special game, and (2) changing the number of times of winning the special play during the special game. The game console according to claim 15, wherein the game is performed by any one of a predetermined number of additions or a combination thereof. 18. The change condition includes the following items: (1)
A lottery result when the special game is internally won; (2) a lottery result when the special game is won; (4) A change condition during a special game, which is one of the following items or a combination thereof, (4-1) When a predetermined winning combination is won, (4-2) Predetermined (4-3) When a special game is won, (4-4) A lottery result when a special game is won, (4-5) The number of games during the special game (4-6) Lottery result when the number of games during the special game reaches the predetermined number, (4-7) When the number of prizes to the winning combination reaches the predetermined number, (4-8) Lottery results when the number of prize winnings reaches a predetermined number, (5) General Any one of the following items during the game, or a combination of the following items: (5-1) Number of games from the start of the game to internal winning of the special game; (5-2) Winning the special game from the start of the game (5-3) Number of games from the end of special game to internal winning of special game, (5-4) Number of games from end of special game to winning of special game, (6) Special game (6-1) When a predetermined winning combination is won, (6-2) When a predetermined winning combination is won, (6-3) When the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, (6-4) When the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, 6-5) When the winning combination has reached a predetermined number, (6-6) Lottery result when the prize to the winning combination has reached a predetermined number of times, any one of, or amusement machine according to claim 1 or 12, characterized in that a combination of these. 19. The game console according to claim 1, wherein the change condition or a combination thereof is changed when a condition including the change condition is satisfied. 20. The gaming table according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying a player of the contents of the game mode. 21. A plurality of rows of reels are started to be moved by a game medium insertion and a game start operation, and an internal lottery is executed. Each of the reels is stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and a reel stop operation. A special game which is started when a specific pattern is aligned and stopped on a predetermined winning line, wherein the control unit of the game table performs the special game according to a predetermined change condition during the special game. A game console for changing a game mode of a game. 22. The game mode of the special game, wherein one of an end condition for ending the special game and a lottery table used for a lottery or a combination thereof is provided. The gaming table described. 23. An end condition for ending the special game,
Any one of the number of special games during the special game, the number of general games during the special game, and the number of role games during the special game,
23. The game console according to claim 22, comprising a combination thereof. 24. An ending condition for ending the special game,
(1) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds the predetermined number determined by lottery,
(3) In the case where the special game end is won by lottery, the special game end lottery is performed (3-1) a lottery performed in each game during the special game, (3-2) the special game (3-3) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of game media to be paid out (3-3) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of game media to be paid out (3-4) Special game that starts during a specific game (4) Set a point at the start of a special game, and add points corresponding to the game procedure including the operation sequence of the stop button to each game. (5) When a predetermined pattern is stopped on the reel display window, (6) When a predetermined number of winnings has passed, (7) Special Predetermined winning combinations during the game 23. The method according to claim 22, wherein when one of the prizes is won a predetermined number of times, (8) when a predetermined time has elapsed, the prize is one of them, or a combination thereof.
The gaming table according to 3. 25. The change condition is that during a special game,
(1) When a predetermined winning combination is won; (2) A lottery result when a predetermined winning combination is won; (3) When a special game is won; (4) A lottery when a special game is won As a result, (5) a lottery result when the number of games during the special game has reached a predetermined number, (6) a lottery result when the number of games during the special game has reached a predetermined number, and (7) a prize in the winning combination 23. The method according to claim 21, wherein when the predetermined number of times has been reached, (8) a lottery result when the number of winnings in the winning combination has reached the predetermined number of times, or a combination thereof.
The gaming table described in. 26. The game console according to claim 21, wherein the change condition or a combination thereof is changed when a condition including the change condition is satisfied. 27. The game console according to claim 21, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying a player of the content of the game mode of the special game. 28. The change of the game mode of the special game is performed by changing a selection of the game mode of the plurality of special games corresponding to the change condition from a storage unit that stores a game mode of the plurality of special games in advance. The gaming table according to any one of claims 21 to 27, wherein the game is performed. 29. The game apparatus according to claim 21, wherein the change of the game mode of the special game is performed by changing data of the game mode of the special game corresponding to the change condition. The gaming table described. 30. The change of the data of the game mode of the special game includes (1) adding a predetermined number of times to the number of special games,
(2) Addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of general games during a special game, (3) Addition of a predetermined number of times to win a winning combination during a special game, (4) Characters during a special game 30. The gaming table according to claim 29, wherein the game is performed by any one of adding a predetermined number to the number of games, or a combination thereof. 31. A plurality of rows of reels are started to be moved by an insertion of a game medium and a game start operation, and an internal lottery is executed. Each of the reels is stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and a reel stop operation. A special game which is started when a specific pattern is aligned and stopped on a predetermined winning line, wherein the control unit of the game table ends the special game according to a predetermined end condition. A gaming table characterized by the following. 32. An end condition for ending the special game,
Any one of the number of special games during the special game, the number of general games during the special game, and the number of role games during the special game,
32. The gaming table according to claim 31, comprising a combination of these. 33. An end condition for ending the special game,
(1) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined number, (2) When the net increase in the number of game media obtained by the player exceeds the predetermined number determined by lottery,
(3) In the case where the special game end is won by lottery, the special game end lottery is performed (3-1) a lottery performed in each game during the special game, (3-2) the special game (3-3) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of game media to be paid out (3-3) Lottery that starts after a predetermined number of game media to be paid out (3-4) Special game that starts during a specific game (4) Set a point at the start of a special game, and add points corresponding to the game procedure including the operation sequence of the stop button to each game. (5) When a predetermined pattern is stopped on the reel display window, (6) When a predetermined number of winnings has passed, (7) Special Predetermined winning combinations during the game 34. The method according to claim 31, wherein the prize is one of the following when the prize is won a predetermined number of times, or when the predetermined time has elapsed, or a combination thereof.
The gaming table according to 2. 34. The gaming table according to claim 32, wherein the end condition is fixed in advance. 35. The gaming table according to claim 31, wherein the end condition is selected in advance according to a selection condition before the special game is started. 36. The selection condition is that during a general game,
(1) The number of games from the start of the game to the internal winning of the special game, (2) The number of games from the start of the game to the winning of the special game, (3) The number of games from the end of the special game to the internal winning of the special game 36. The gaming table according to claim 35, wherein (4) the number of games from the end of the special game to the prize for the special game, or a combination thereof. 37. The gaming table according to claim 21, wherein the end condition is selected according to a selection condition when shifting to the special game. 38. The selection conditions are (1) a lottery result when the special game is internally won, (2) a lottery result when the special game is won, and (3) a winning of the special game. 38. The gaming table according to claim 37, wherein the gaming machine is any one of a combination of specific pictures that have been won in the case, or a combination thereof. 39. The ending condition is changed according to a changing condition during the special game.
The gaming table according to any one of to 33. 40. The change condition is a change condition during a general game during a special game, wherein (1) when a predetermined winning combination is won, and (2) when a predetermined winning combination is won. (3) When a special game is won, (4) When a special game is won, (5) When the number of games during the special game reaches a predetermined number, (6) During a special game Result of lottery when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, (7)
(8) a lottery result when the winning combination has reached the predetermined number of times, or a combination thereof. 40. The gaming table according to claim 39. 41. The method according to claim 41, wherein the change of the end condition is performed by changing a selection of the plurality of end conditions corresponding to the change condition from a storage unit that stores a plurality of end conditions in advance. 40. The gaming table according to 40. 42. The gaming table according to claim 40, wherein the change of the end condition is performed by changing data of the end condition corresponding to the change condition. 43. The change of the end condition data is as follows:
(1) Adding a predetermined number of times to the number of special games, (2)
Adding a predetermined number of times to the number of general games during special games,
(3) Addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of prize winnings during a special game, or (4) Addition of a predetermined number of times to the number of role playing games during a special game, or one of these The game console according to claim 42, wherein the game is performed by a combination of: 44. The selection condition and / or the change condition,
39. It is changed when a condition including the selection condition and / or the change condition is satisfied.
Or the gaming table according to 40.