JP5992479B2 - Gaming machine and method having a correctable reel feature - Google Patents

Description

  [0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to gaming machines, and more particularly to gaming machines and methods having modifiable reel features.

Background of the Invention

  [0002] Gaming machines, such as slot machines, are an important foundation for the gaming industry. At least some known gaming machines include a video display that displays a reel game that includes a plurality of reels each including a plurality of symbols. During game play, the gaming machine receives a wager from the player, the player selects one or more play lines, the gaming machine spins the reels, stops each reel in turn, and Display combinations on reels. Next, the gaming machine gives a privilege to the player based on the combination of symbols arranged along the selected payline.

  [0003] At least some known gaming machines display a bonus feature based on the appearance of a particular symbol in the game result. Known bonus features include additional free games including additional spins on game reels or additional privilege multipliers. The additional free game is played using the same reels having the same symbols used in the base game. When time elapses during game play, the player may be disappointed that the possibility of acquiring a privilege does not increase significantly during the free game because the additional free game is played using the same reel. Therefore, in order to increase play time and increase profitability, new features that appeal to the player's interest and increase excitement are required. The present invention is directed to meeting these needs.

  [0004] In one aspect of the present invention, a gaming machine is provided. This gaming machine includes a display for displaying a game and a controller connected to the display. The game includes a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The controller displays the first game on the display to the player. The first game includes a primary game and a secondary game. The controller determines the result of the primary game, spins and stops the reel in response, displays the result of the primary game, and provides the player with a first privilege based on the result of the primary game. The result of the primary game is displayed in a grid so that the reels that are spinning during the game play are visible in the grid. The controller detects whether the trigger graphics are displayed with the result of the primary game. Trigger graphics are associated with at least one of the plurality of reels. When the controller detects the appearance of the trigger graphic, it responsively corrects the reel feature of the reel strip on the at least one reel, generates a secondary game result including the corrected reel strip, and generates a secondary game result. A second privilege is given to the player based on.

  [0005] In another aspect of the invention, a method for providing a slot game to a player is provided. The slot game includes a plurality of reels. Each reel has a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The method includes allowing a player to bet on a first game including a primary game and a secondary game, randomly determining a result of the primary game, responsively spinning and stopping the reel, A step of displaying a result; and a step of giving a first privilege to the player based on a result of the primary game. The result of the primary game is displayed in a grid so that the reels that are spinning during the game play are visible in the grid. The method includes detecting whether trigger graphics are displayed along with the result of the primary game and associated with at least one of the reels. The method responsively modifies the reel feature of the reel strip on the at least one reel upon detecting the appearance of a trigger graphic, and generates a secondary game result including the modified reel strip. And a step of granting a second privilege to the player based on the result of the secondary game.

  [0006] In yet another aspect of the invention, one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media having computer-executable instructions implemented thereon are provided. The computer-executable instructions cause the processor to display a first game including a plurality of reels on the display. Each reel has a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The first game includes a primary game and a secondary game. The processor randomly determines the result of the primary game, spins and stops the reels in response, displays the result of the primary game, and provides the player with a first privilege based on the result of the primary game. The result of the primary game is displayed in a grid, and the spinning reel can be visually recognized in the grid while the game is played. The processor detects whether the trigger graphics are displayed with the result of the primary game and associated with at least one of the plurality of reels. When detecting the appearance of the trigger graphic, the processor responsively corrects the reel feature of the reel strip on the at least one reel, generates a secondary game result including the corrected reel strip, and generates a secondary game result. Based on this, a second privilege is given to the player.

  [0007] In one aspect of the invention, a method for providing a slot game to a player is provided. The slot game includes a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The method includes allowing a player to bet on the game, starting the primary game and responsively spinning the reel, and randomly determining a result of the primary game and responsively stopping the reel. And displaying the result of the primary game. The result of the primary game is displayed in a grid shape, and the spinning reels are visible in the grid during game play. The method also includes detecting whether a trigger condition defined in the primary game result is defined as a trigger symbol being displayed on at least one of the plurality of reels in the primary game result. And responsively modifying the reel feature of the reel strip on the at least one reel to generate a secondary game result including the modified reel strip.

  [0008] In another aspect of the invention, a gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine includes a display for displaying a game, a user input device configured to generate a signal indicating a user's selection input, and a controller connected to the display and the user input device. The slot game includes a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The controller allows the player to bet on the game, starts the primary game, and spins the reel in response. The controller randomly determines the result of the primary game, stops the reels in response, displays the result in a grid, and gives the first privilege to the player based on the result of the primary game. The controller detects whether the trigger condition has occurred as a result of the primary game. This trigger condition is defined as a trigger symbol being displayed on at least one of the plurality of reels in the result of the primary game. The controller responsively corrects the reel feature of the reel strip over the at least one reel to generate a secondary game result including the corrected reel strip, and a second game based on the secondary game result. Grant a privilege to the player.

  [0009] In yet another aspect of the invention, a system is provided. This system includes a plurality of game devices and a system controller connected to each game device. Each game device includes a user input device that accepts a player's selection input and a display that allows the player to play the game. The game includes a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. The system controller starts the primary game based on the player's selection input, spins the reels in response, randomly determines the primary game results, stops the reels, and displays the primary game results in a grid The first privilege is given to the player based on the primary game result. The system controller detects whether a trigger condition has occurred in the primary game result. This trigger condition is defined as a trigger symbol being displayed on at least one of the plurality of reels in the result of the primary game. The system controller responsively corrects the reel feature of the reel strip on the at least one reel to generate a secondary game result including the corrected reel strip, and a second game based on the secondary game result. Is given to the player.

  [0010] In view of the above drawbacks, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's interest in the game by performing various redraws according to the progress of the game. It is to be.

  [0011] The gaming machine has a first display area configured to display a plurality of types of symbols, and a second display area configured to display specific symbols having a specific correlation. A display unit and a lottery control unit that determines a specific symbol to be displayed in the first game, and after the specific symbol is displayed in the first game, the lottery control unit The display of a specific symbol in the second display area in the subsequent game is controlled, an area in which the specific symbol is not displayed in the first display area is determined, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed in the first display area are The symbol is not determined in advance by the lottery control unit as a symbol having no specific correlation.

  [0012] Thus, when a predetermined symbol stops in a plurality of display areas, the display area for displaying the predetermined symbol is set as a specific display area. Since a lottery in a predetermined number of games after the first game is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed, there is a specific relationship between the symbols in each game, and symbols having a predetermined relationship are specified and displayed Displayed in the area. Thereby, the independent lottery result (re-lottery result) different from the general display area can be displayed in the specific display area. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols that should be displayed other than symbols having a predetermined relationship, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using all the areas, but the re-lottery results are displayed in a specific display area that is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery results are displayed in the remaining area. The Thereby, since the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the normal display area, it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [0013] The gaming machine performs a flash display of symbols in which the symbols are continuously moved in multiple display areas, and then stops moving the symbols and substantially stops all or some of those symbols A display unit that displays in a state, and a lottery control unit that determines a specific symbol to be stopped in the specific display area in the first game, and the specific symbol stopped in one of the plurality of display areas is In a predetermined number of times after a specific symbol is displayed in one game, it is a different type of symbol from symbols in other display areas.

  [0014] Thus, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display area in which the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed is set as a specific display area, and the first game is displayed. Since the lottery in a predetermined number of subsequent games is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that the symbols are displayed in the same manner in each game, the same symbols are displayed in the specific display area. Thereby, an independent re-lottery result different from the general display area can be displayed in the specific display area. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, since the lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that the symbols are displayed independently, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, but the result of the re-lottery is displayed in the specific display area that is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is the remaining area. Is displayed. Thereby, since the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the normal display area, it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [0015] In the gaming machine, when one of the symbols in the other display area is the same type of symbol as that displayed in the specific display area, the lottery control unit sets the symbol in the other display area as the specific symbol. Control is performed so that all the specific symbols become the same type of symbols in the predetermined number of times after the change.

  [0016] Thus, when the symbol to be displayed in any normal display area is the same symbol as the symbol to be displayed in the specific display area, the same symbol as the symbol to be displayed in the specific display area is selected by lottery. Since the normal display area is changed to the specific display area, the number of areas constituting the specific display area increases every time the same symbol is drawn in the normal display area in the next predetermined number of feature games. . Since lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed in all the specific display areas including the increased specific display area, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the entire specific display area. Thereby, various re-lotteries can be performed in the specific display area. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [0017] In the gaming machine, when the symbol in one of the other display areas is in a winning state, the lottery control unit modifies one of the other display areas to another specific display area, A symbol in another specific display area is corrected to a specific symbol, and all the specific symbols in one of the other display areas are controlled to be the same type of symbol in the predetermined number of times after the change.

  [0018] Thus, when the symbol displayed in any normal display area adjacent to the specific display area is the same as the symbol displayed in the specific display area, the symbol is adjacent to the specific display area. The normal display area in which the same symbols as the symbols to be displayed in the specific display area are selected is changed to the specific display area in a predetermined number of feature games after the next time, so that the normal display area adjacent to the specific display area Each time the same symbol is drawn, the number of areas constituting the specific display area increases. Since lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed in all the specific display areas including the increased specific display area, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the entire specific display area. Thereby, various re-lotteries can be performed in the specific display area. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [0019] In the gaming machine, at least one of the other display areas is adjacent to the specific display area.

  [0020] In this manner, when a winning state is established in any of a plurality of normal display areas during a predetermined number of games, the normal display area where the winning is established is an existing specific display area. Therefore, the number of specific display areas increases each time a winning state is established in the normal display area. Since lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed in all the specific display areas, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the specific display areas. Thereby, various re-lotteries can be performed in the specific display area. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [0021] In the gaming machine, the winning state is established when a special symbol is displayed in one of the other display areas.

  [0022] In this way, when a winning state is established in any of a plurality of normal display areas by displaying a predetermined symbol during a predetermined number of games, the normal winning is achieved. Since the display area is changed to another specific display area independent of the existing specific display area, the number of specific display areas each time a winning state is established in the normal display area by displaying a predetermined symbol Will increase. Since lottery from a plurality of types of symbols is performed so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed in all the specific display areas, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the specific display areas. Thereby, various re-lotteries can be performed in the specific display area. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [0023] In the gaming machine, the lottery control unit causes all the specific symbols in one of the specific display area and the other display area to be 10 symbols of the same type in the predetermined number of times after correction. Control.

  [0024] With this configuration, when the symbols to be displayed in the specific display area and the other specific display areas are the same, a lottery is performed so that the same symbols are displayed in all the specific display areas. That is, the specific display area and the other specific display areas are combined to form one specific display area, thereby displaying the same symbol. Thereby, various redrawing can be performed in each specific display area. For example, the game operation can be changed by increasing the payout in accordance with the increase in the number of areas constituting the specific display area. As a result, the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [0025] The gaming machine has a display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols at the start of a game, and a specific symbol display area in which specific symbols that establish a plurality of specific prizes are displayed a predetermined number of times after the game starts. A lottery control unit to determine, the lottery control unit selects a specific symbol for one of a plurality of specific prizes from a prize group to which one of the plurality of specific prizes belongs, A general display area in which other symbols are displayed is determined in advance. The general display area displays other symbols independently of specific symbols in each game.

  [0026] In this way, when a predetermined symbol that establishes a specific prize is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display area that stops and displays the predetermined symbol that establishes a specific prize is displayed in the next game. Is set as a specific display area in a predetermined number of games and should be displayed so that any one winning of the same group as the winning group to which the specific winning group belongs (group to which the winning belongs) is established in each game. Since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols, the winning can be changed for each game while maintaining the winning state. Thereby, the player is intrigued and can increase the player's interest in the game. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that the symbols are displayed independently. Therefore, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, the re-lottery result is displayed in the specific display area which is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining area. The Thereby, since the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the normal display area, it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [0027] In the gaming machine, when one of the other symbols in the general display area adjacent to the specific display area is a specific symbol of the same type as the specific display area, the lottery control unit displays the specific display area in the specific display area. The adjacent general display area is modified to a specific display area, and all symbols in the specific display area are controlled so that a prize belonging to a group different from the above one among a plurality of specific prizes is established.

  [0028] Thus, when the symbol displayed in the normal display area adjacent to the specific display area is the same symbol as the symbol displayed in the specific display area, the specific display is adjacent to the specific display area. Since the normal display area in which the same symbols as those displayed in the area are selected is changed to the specific display area, it is the same in the normal display area adjacent to the specific display area in the next predetermined feature game. Each time a symbol is drawn, the number of areas constituting the specific display area increases. Since all the specific display areas including the increased specific display area are selected from a plurality of types of symbols, at least one winning of a winning group different from the winning group to which the specific winning belongs is established. The That is, when the number of areas constituting the specific display area is increased, the rating of the winning group is changed, and the player is relieved every time the number of areas is increased. Thereby, the player's interest in the game can be incited.

  [0029] The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an appearance of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an electrical structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a screen display example of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 33 is a view illustrating a winning structure of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 56 is a schematic view showing the gaming machine shown in FIG. 55. It is a figure which shows the graphic display of the video slot game concerning embodiment of this invention. FIG. 56 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 55 including the video slot game of FIG. 57 showing a plurality of slot reels according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 59 is a schematic diagram showing a reel strip that can be used with at least one slot reel of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 60 is another schematic diagram showing the reel strip shown in FIG. 59 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic showing first and second reel strips that can be used with the first and second reels of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 62 is another schematic diagram showing the first and second reel strips shown in FIG. 61. FIG. 59 is a schematic diagram showing a reel strip that can be used with at least one slot reel of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 64 is another schematic diagram showing the reel strip shown in FIG. 63. FIG. 59 is a schematic diagram showing a reel strip that can be used with at least one slot reel of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 66 is another schematic diagram showing the reel strip shown in FIG. 65. Schematic showing first and second reel strips that can be used with the first and second reels of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 68 is another schematic diagram showing the first and second reel strips shown in FIG. 67. FIG. 59 is a schematic diagram showing a reel strip that can be used with at least one slot reel of the video slot game shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 70 is another schematic diagram showing the reel strip shown in FIG. 69. FIG. 58 is another schematic diagram showing the gaming machine shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary game system of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for causing a player to play on a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a graphic display of the game shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a graphic display of the game shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a graphic display of the game shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a graphic display of the game shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a graphic display of the game shown in FIG. 57 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is another flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for causing a player to play on a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description of the Invention

  [00105] As shown in the drawings and operations, the present invention displays a game including a plurality of reels each having an associated reel strip and modifies the reel feature of the reel strip over one or more reels. At least some of the shortcomings of known gaming machines are overcome by providing a gaming machine that generates bonus game results. More specifically, the gaming machine generates and displays a result of the primary game, and detects whether or not a trigger condition is generated based on the result of the primary game. The gaming machine then responsively modifies the reel feature of the reel strip on a reel to produce a secondary game result that includes the modified reel strip. By providing a gaming machine that corrects the reel feature used in the bonus game, the player's expectation for winning in the bonus game is increased, and the fun of the game is increased. Thus, the game facility customers spend more time playing the game.

[00106] (1) Definition of reelout reel
[00107] The purpose of the re-lottery is to maintain an established winning state or a state where a particular symbol appears on the reel. As an example, there may be three “cherry” symbols on a slot machine. In this case, a winning state of “three sets” is established. In the re-lottery, the winning state is maintained and the desired symbol type is switched to, for example, “bar” or “7”. The re-lottery is for re-drawing symbols, and in the case of assuming that the re-lottery is performed on the first to third reels in the 5-reel slot machine, the first to third The state where the same symbol appears at all positions above, inside and below the reel is maintained, or the state where the same symbol appears at the position of each stage is maintained. The original symbol may be redrawn. “When a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, in a predetermined number of games after the next time, the special display area where the predetermined symbol is displayed has a predetermined relationship between the symbols at least in game units. In the case where “the lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed”, the “predetermined relationship” corresponds to the “established winning state or a state in which a symbol appears on the reel”.

[00108] (2) Re-lottery reel
[00109] The re-lottery reel is for executing the re-lottery described above. The symbol arrangement of the redraw lotteries is the same. By aligning the symbol arrangement at the same position and rotating or stopping the reel in synchronization with the timing and speed, the winning state can be maintained and the symbols can be re-drawn. A group of a plurality of re-drawing reels that maintain a common winning state is hereinafter referred to as a “re-drawing reel group”.

[00110] (3) Appearance of redraw lottery
[00111] The appearance of the re-drawing reel is to switch the normal reel to the re-drawing reel on condition that a specific setting condition is satisfied. This setting condition can be, for example, the appearance of a predetermined symbol. Hereinafter, this predetermined symbol is referred to as a “trigger symbol”. Alternatively, a state where a predetermined winning (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”, “7-7-7”, etc.) is established by a combination of symbols may be set as the “condition”. Alternatively, when a poker game is played, the establishment of any of the winning combinations as shown in FIG. 54 can be set as the “condition”. In the case of a video slot, the reels are drawn by a program process, so that the reels can be easily switched. The symbol arrangement of the regular reel and the redraw lottery reel may be different. In the case of a rotating reel, since the switching is physically difficult, in most cases, the symbol arrangement of the normal reel and the redraw lottery is the same. Therefore, “synchronized control” or “not synchronized control” is a difference between a normal reel and a redraw lottery. By changing the symbol arrangement and the synchronization timing, a plurality of re-drawing reels can appear at the same time.

[00112] (4) Increase in redrawing reels
[00113] The increase of the redraw lottery is to perform the following increase on condition that a certain setting condition is satisfied. Here, the setting condition can be that a predetermined symbol appears and that a predetermined winning state is established by a combination of symbols. For example, when a poker game is played, the establishment of any of the winning combinations as shown in FIG. 54 can be set as the “condition”.
[00114] Increase in the number of re-drawing reels included in the re-drawing reel group
[00115] 2. Increase in the number of reellot reel groups themselves

  [00116] Establishment of a winning state by a combination of a plurality of types of symbols may be a condition for the appearance of a re-lottery reel or an increase in the re-lottery reel. For example, a combination of symbols representing specific meaning contents such as “G”, “O”, “D” (God), “C”, “0”, “I”, “N” (coin) is displayed. Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[00117] (First embodiment)
[00118] As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment uses nine independent hexagonal reels A1 to A9 each having a different symbol arrangement. The hexagonal reels A1 to A9 constitute a display area. In this gaming machine, a prize is awarded when three or more hexagons of the same symbol are adjacent to each other when each reel is stopped. As shown in FIG. 7, when the trigger symbol “TRG” is stopped and displayed, a winning is established and a predetermined payment is made, and at the same time, a feature game is played for the next five games. The feature game is a so-called free game, and the game is started without a BET.

  [00119] In FIG. 7, the reels (A5, A7, A9) in which the trigger symbol appears are replaced with the redraw lottery reels at the start of the feature game. The re-drawing reels have the same symbol arrangement, and the symbols are stopped at the same position by synchronous rotation. This re-drawing reel constitutes a specific display area. A reel that is not a re-lottery reel is a normal reel and constitutes a general display area.

  [00120] The reels that have established a winning state during the feature game are switched to a re-lottery reel in symbol units in accordance with the winning state. Therefore, each time a winning state is generated in the feature game, an independent new re-lottery reel is generated. Multiple types of redraw lottery reels rotate and stop independently. However, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on a plurality of types of redrawing reels, one redrawing reel in which the number of reels is increased by combining these reels is generated. Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described in detail.

  [00121] As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a housing 2 and a front panel 3 attached to the front surface of the housing 2 so as to be opened and closed. Behind the front panel 3 is provided a symbol display section 7 constituted by a liquid crystal panel or a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the first embodiment, the symbol display unit 7 adopts a video reel system and displays nine hexagonal reels A1 to A9 by executing a program. For example, FIG. 5 shows a standby state of a normal game, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which symbols are variably displayed as each of the reels A1 to A9 rotates from B to A during the normal game. The symbol display unit 7 includes a trigger symbol and other types of symbols. As described above, a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in the column direction. On the other hand, based on the result of the internal lottery, the symbols being variably displayed Stop display.

  [00122] On the front surface of the housing 2, a medal (a medal may be cash such as a coin) insertion slot 10, and a medal return button 10a for returning a medal when the inserted medal is jammed, etc. There is. The start lever 11 is for performing an operation of starting the rotation display (variation display) of the symbol display unit 7.

  [00123] A game in the gaming machine 1 is started when a player performs a BET operation. The BET operation is performed by credit or by inserting money. As described above, medals or coins may be used as equivalent to money. The BET operation may be made possible by providing a device that accepts insertion of banknotes and a card reader / writer. When the start lever 11 is operated after the BET operation by the player, the symbol display unit 7 displays the symbols in a variable manner. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol display unit 7 sequentially stops and displays the symbols that are variably displayed. The order of stopping may be to stop all reels simultaneously, or the reels may be stopped in the order of reels A1 to A9. When sequentially stopping, the reels may be stopped at a time interval of 0.5 seconds, for example. When three or more predetermined symbols are adjacent to each other in the stopped state, a winning state corresponding to the symbol is obtained.

  [00124] A medal payout slot 15 and a medal tray 16 are provided below the front panel 3, and a game effect indicator 17 driven for the effect of the game is provided above the front panel 3. The game effect display 17 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal device) or various types of lamps. In the first embodiment, an embodiment employing an LCD is shown. A bonus game display 18 is provided above the front panel 3. The bonus game display 18 includes an LED (light emitting diode), and displays a winning state or winning of a feature game or bonus award that gives a high game value to the player, a game effect, and an error occurrence. The speaker 19 generates voice guidance, music, sound effects, and the like.

  [00125] The plurality of lamps 20 provided on the front panel 3 are activated according to the number of medals inserted (or the number of credits bet) by turning on, turning off, or blinking the lamp 20. Display related to the game, such as line display and winning status display. The stored medal insertion button 21 is a button for using a predetermined number of medals stored (credited) in a medal storage device (not shown), and the stored medal insertion button 22 is stored in a medal storage device (not shown). It is a button for using the maximum specified number of medals. The medal storage number display unit 23 displays the number of medals stored in a medal storage device (not shown). The winning state number display unit 24 displays the number of winning states and the remaining number of times in the case of a bonus award in a winning state. The medal payout number display unit 25 includes, for example, an LED. The payout button 26 pays out the stored medals, and the locking mechanism 27 locks the door according to the turning direction. The label 28 describes the type and manufacturer name of the gaming machine 1.

  [00126] FIG. 2 is a view illustrating an electrical structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 electrically includes a main board A and a sub board B. In the main board A, the CPU 30 includes a ROM 31 and a RAM 32, and performs a control operation according to a preset program. In addition to a control program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1, the ROM 31 stores a winning group lottery table used for making a predetermined winning group (internal lottery).

  [00127] The CPU 30 is connected to a clock generation circuit 33 that generates a reference clock pulse and a random number generation circuit 34 that generates several random numbers. The CPU 30, ROM 31, RAM 32, and random number generation circuit 34 constitute a lottery control unit. A control signal transmitted from the CPU 30 is output via an output port 35 to a medal payout device 36 that pays out medals and a display control circuit 37 that controls the symbol display unit 7. The symbol display unit 7 and the display unit control circuit 37 constitute a display unit.

  [00128] The signals output from the medal discriminating device 38 for determining the validity of the medal, the payout medal counter 40 for counting the number of payout medals, and the start lever 41 for starting the rotation of the reel are input via the input port 43. Are input to the CPU 30. The signal output from the CPU 30 is output to the sub-board B via the data transmission circuit 46 under the control of the transmission timing control circuit 45 that controls the signal transmission timing to the sub-board B.

  [00129] In the sub-board B, the signal output from the data transmission circuit 46 is input to the data input circuit 47. The signal input to the data input circuit 47 is processed by the CPU 48. Connected to the CPU 48 are a clock generation circuit 49, a ROM 50 in which various programs and image data are recorded, and a RAM 51. Data relating to the image is output from the CPU 48 to the liquid crystal display 53 via the display circuit 52 that performs image processing and the like. The liquid crystal display 53 displays characters, still images, moving images, and the like. Data related to sound is output from the CPU 48 to the amplifier circuit 56 via the sound LSI 54 that performs sound processing and the like. The audio LSI 54 extracts necessary audio data from the audio ROM 55 and processes the audio data. Audio data that has been subjected to processing such as amplification by the amplifier circuit 56 is output to the speaker 58 via an audio adjustment circuit 57 that adjusts audio.

  [00130] The operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are flowcharts illustrating main operations of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and FIGS. 5 to 12 are screen display examples. In the normal game standby state, a screen as shown in FIG. That is, reels A1 to A9 having a hexagonal shape and independently changing or stopping displaying symbols are displayed at the center of the screen. In addition to the reels A1 to A9, a credit (CREDIT) meter that displays the number of credits, a BET meter that displays the number of BETs, and a WON meter that indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player in the winning state are displayed. In the first embodiment, as described above, a winning state is established when three or more hexagons of the same symbol are adjacent to each other when the reels A1 to A9 are stopped.

  [00131] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step S1), the game is started (step S1). Step S2). Simultaneously with the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the reels A1 to A9 rotates in the direction from B to A in FIG. Here, the symbol arrangement and the rotation timing of each of the reels A1 to A9 are different. Therefore, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is rotating. Each of the reels A1 to A9 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation started.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step S3). If the winning state is not established, the game ends (step S20), and if the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step S4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the trigger symbol (step S5). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the game ends (step S20).

  [00133] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the winning state is established when three trigger symbols are adjacent on hexagonal sides in reels A5, A7, A9, a feature game as a bonus game is started. The That is, the feature game is played when three or more trigger symbols are adjacent to each other. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the first embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step S6).

  [00134] The reels A5, A7, and A9 displaying the trigger symbol when the first feature game is started are switched to the redraw lottery (step S7). The reels A5, A7, and A9 that have become the redrawing reels are referred to as a “first redrawing reel group” as one group. In each of the reels A5, A7, and A9 constituting the re-lottery reel group, the symbol arrangement is the same, and synchronously rotates and stops at the same position on the reels.

  [00135] Thereby, an independent re-lottery result different from the normal reel can be displayed in the re-lottery reel group. Since a plurality of symbols are drawn in such a way that arbitrary symbols are displayed independently on the normal reel on which the trigger symbol is not displayed, the normal reel and the re-drawing reel are mixed independently. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, but the re-lottery result is displayed on the re-lottery reel that is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining part of the area. . As a result, two types of areas, that is, the normal reel and the redraw lottery reel coexist and the lottery result is displayed, so that it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the progress of the game, all display areas may become redraw lotteries (specific display areas).

  [00136] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, a feature game (bonus game) is started (step S8). As shown in FIG. 8, the first re-drawing reel group (A5, A7, and A9) rotates synchronously, and the other reels rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the first re-drawing reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step S9). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step S16. As shown in FIG. 9, if the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step S10). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. In FIG. 9, a winning state is established when the “BAR” symbols are aligned on the adjacent reels A1, A2, and A4. In addition, a winning state is established by arranging “7” symbols in adjacent reels A6, A5, A7, and A9.

  [00137] Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step S11). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step S17, and if there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established in the normal reel (step S12). If the winning state is not established in the normal reel in step S12, the flow proceeds to step S14, and if the winning state is established in the normal reel, the reel in the winning state is the 1 + m (m is a natural number) redraw lottery reel. A group is formed (step S13). In this case, these reels become the second re-lottery reel group.

  [00138] Thus, during the feature game period, when the winning state is established with any of the plurality of normal reels, the normal reels related to the winning state are changed to new reels independent of the existing reels. Each time a winning state is established on a reel, the number of re-drawing reel groups increases. Since lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed on each re-lottery reel group, various re-lottery reels can be performed in each re-lottery reel group. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player, and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [00139] It is then determined whether there is the same symbol in any one re-lottery reel group and the adjacent regular reel or in another re-lottery reel group (step S14). If there is no symbol of this type, the flow proceeds to step S8. If there is a symbol of this type, the normal reel or the redraw lottery group displaying the same symbol is integrated into one redraw lot group (step S15). That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the reel A6 is adjacent to the first redraw lot group A5, A7, and A9 and displays the same symbol “7”, and the reel A6 is switched to the relot lot A first re-lottery reel group is formed. Accordingly, reels A5, A6, A7, and A9 have the same symbol arrangement, rotate synchronously, and stop at the same position.

  [00140] Thus, when the symbol displayed on any of the normal reels is the same symbol as the symbol displayed on the re-lottery reel group, the normal reel is changed to the re-lottery reel and the existing re- Since it is combined with the lottery reel group, the number of reels constituting the re-lottery reel group is increased in a predetermined number of feature games after the next time. Next, lottery from a plurality of types of symbols is performed so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed on all the re-lottery reel groups, so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the entire re-lottery reel group. Thereby, various redraws can be performed in the specific display area, a strong impression is given to the player, and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [00141] Next, the flow returns to step S8, and the second feature game (bonus game) is played. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the first re-lottery reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9) with the increased number of reels and the second re-lottery reel group (A1, A2, and A4) And the other normal reels (A3 and A8) rotate independently of each other. When all the normal reels and the redraw lottery are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step S9). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the “BAR” symbols are aligned in the first re-drawing reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9), a winning state is established, and the second re-drawing reel group (A1 , A2, and A4), when the winning state is established by arranging the “BAR” symbols, a payout is paid (step S10), and it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step S10). S11). If there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established. If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step S14. If the winning state is established with the normal reel, the winning state is determined. The reels become the 1 + m re-lottery reel group (m is a natural number) (step S13). In the case shown in FIG. 11, the winning state is not established for the normal reel.

  [00142] It is then determined whether there is the same symbol in any one re-lottery reel group and the adjacent normal reel or another re-lottery reel group (step S14). For example, in FIG. 11, the same “BAR” symbol is displayed on the first re-lottery reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9) and the second re-lottery reel group (A1, A2, and A4). The Therefore, the first and second re-drawing reel groups are integrated to form a new reel group (new re-drawing reel group) (step S15). That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the reels (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A9) constitute a new redraw lot group.

  [00143] In the next game, as shown in FIG. 12, the new re-lottery reel group (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A9) and the normal reel (A3 and A8) are independent of each other. Rotate.

  [00144] As described above, when the symbols displayed in the respective re-drawing reel groups are the same, the re-drawing reel groups are integrated into one re-drawing reel group, and the same symbols are displayed. Thereby, various re-lottery can be performed in a re-lottery reel. For example, it is possible to increase the player's interest by increasing the odds with an increase in the number of redraw lottery reels.

  [00145] The third through fifth feature games are also executed as described above. That is, if the winning state is not established in step S9, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step S16). If there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step Proceed to S8. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step S16, the flow proceeds to step S17. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step S11, the feature game (bonus game) is ended (step S17), and the game standby state is entered (step S18). At the time of BET for the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step S19). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

[00146] (Second Embodiment)
[00147] In the second embodiment, the symbol display unit 7 displays a screen as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, nine independent reels B <b> 1 to B <b> 9 having different square shapes and a square shape are displayed in the base game. The reels B1 to B9 constitute a display area. In the second embodiment, when each reel is stopped, a prize is awarded when the same symbols are adjacent to each other at three or more sides or corners of the reels B1 to B9. The hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  [00148] The operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins or cards) and executes a BET operation (step F1), the game is started (step F2). . Simultaneously with the start of the game, each of the reels B1 to B9 rotates to display the symbols in a variable manner. Each of the reels B1 to B9 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation.

  [00149] Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step F3). If the winning state is not established, the game ends (step F20). If the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step F4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET status. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the “BAR” symbol is adjacent on three reels B2, B6, and B9, a winning state is established by “BAR”.

  [00150] Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the trigger symbol (step F5). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the game ends (step F20). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, when a winning state is established when three or more trigger symbols “TRG” are adjacent in reels B1, B4 and B8, a payout is awarded to the player, The feature game starts.

  [00151] That is, the feature game is executed when a winning state is established by adjoining three or more trigger symbols. In the second embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step F6). When the first free game is started, the reels B1, B4, and B8 on which the trigger symbol is displayed are switched to the re-lottery reel (step F7). The reels B1, B4, and B8 serving as the re-drawing reels are referred to as a “first re-drawing reel group” as one group. As in the first embodiment, in each of the reels B1, B4, and B8 constituting the re-lottery reel group, the symbol array is the same, and synchronously rotates and stops at the same position on the reel.

  [00152] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, a feature game (bonus game) is started (step F8). As shown in FIG. 17, the first re-drawing reel group (B1, B4, and B8) and the other normal reels rotate in the direction from B to A in the figure, but the first re-drawing reel group (B1 , B4, and B8) rotate synchronously. The normal reels (B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and B9) rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the first re-lottery reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step F9). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step F16, and as shown in FIG. 18, if the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step F10). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state.

  [00153] For example, in FIG. 18, four "" symbols are displayed in the first redraw lot group (B1, B4, and B8) and the adjacent reel B6, so that four identical symbols are adjacent. A winning state is established. In the normal reels (B2, B5, and B9), a winning state is established when three “7” symbols are adjacent to each other.

  [00154] Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step F11). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step F17, and if there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established in the normal reel by the trigger symbol (step F12). In step F12, if the winning state is not established in the normal reel by the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step F14, and if the winning state is established in the normal reel by the trigger symbol, the reel in the winning state is 1 + m (m is Natural number) re-lottery reel group (step F13).

  [00155] It is then determined whether there is the same symbol in any one re-lottery reel group and the adjacent regular reel or in another re-lottery reel group (step F14). If there is no symbol of this kind, the flow proceeds to step F8, and if there is this type of symbol, the normal reel or the redraw lottery group displaying the same symbol is integrated into one redraw lot group (step F15).

  [00156] For example, in FIG. 18, the same "" symbol displayed on the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, and B8) is displayed on the reel B6 adjacent to the first re-lottery reel group. Therefore, the reel B6 is integrated into the first re-drawing reel group. That is, the first re-lottery reel group is configured by the reels B1, B4, B6, and B8. These reels have the same symbol arrangement, and the symbol arrangement is stopped in each reel by rotating synchronously. On the other hand, in FIG. 18, a winning state is established when three “7” symbols are adjacent to each other. However, since it is not the winning state by the trigger symbol, these normal reels (B2, B5, B9) do not change to the re-drawing reels.

  [00157] Next, the flow returns to step F8, and the second feature game (bonus game) is played. Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8) with the increased number of reels and the other normal reels (B2, B3, B5, B7, and B9) And rotate independently of each other. When all the normal reels and the redraw lottery are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step F9). For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the “BAR” symbols are arranged, a winning state is established in the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8), and the trigger symbol “TRG” symbol is changed. If the winning state is established with the normal reels (B3, B5, and B7) by aligning, the payout is paid (step F10), and it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step F11). ). When the feature game remains, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established by the trigger symbol. If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to Step F14, and the winning state is established at the normal reel by the trigger symbol. The reels in the winning state become the 1 + m re-lottery reel group (m is a natural number) (step F13). Here, since a winning state is established in the normal reels (B3, B5, and B7) by the trigger symbol, the reels (B3, B5, and B7) constitute a second re-lottery reel.

  [00158] Thus, during the feature game period, when the winning state is established on any of the plurality of normal reels by displaying the trigger symbol, the normal reels related to the winning state are independent from the existing re-drawing reels. Since the reel is changed to the reel, the number of re-drawing reel groups increases every time a winning state is established on the normal reel by the trigger symbol. Since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed on each re-lottery reel group, the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the re-lottery reel group. Thereby, various re-lottery can be performed in each re-lottery reel group. As a result, a strong impression is given to the player, and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [00159] Next, it is determined whether there is the same symbol in any one of the re-lottery reel groups and the adjacent normal reel or another re-lottery reel group (step F14). If there is no symbol of this kind, the flow proceeds to step F8, and if there is a symbol of this type, these symbols are combined in the redraw lot group as described above (step F15). In the case shown in FIG. 20, this kind of symbol does not exist.

  [00160] Next, in the third feature game, as shown in FIG. 21, the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8), the second re-lottery reel group (B3, B5, And B7) and the normal reels (B2 and B9) rotate independently (step F8).

  [00161] When the rotation of all the normal reels and the redraw lottery reels is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step F9). If there is no winning state, the flow proceeds to step F16, and if there is a winning, all dividends are paid (step F10). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step F11). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step F17, and if there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not there is a winning state on the normal reel by the trigger symbol (step F12). In step 12, if there is no winning state on the normal reel due to the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step F14, and if the winning state is established on the normal reel due to the trigger symbol, the reel related to the winning state is 1 + m (m is a natural number). ) In the second lottery reel group (step F13).

  [00162] Next, it is determined whether there is the same symbol in any one of the re-lottery reel groups and the adjacent normal reel or another re-lottery reel group (step S14). As shown in FIG. 22, the same symbol “7” is displayed on the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8) and the second re-lottery reel group (B3, B5, and B7). In this case, the first and second redrawing reel groups are integrated to generate one redrawing reel group. In the fourth feature game, as shown in FIG. 23, a re-lottery reel group composed of reels (B1, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, and B8) and normal reels (B2 and B5) Rotate independently from B to A in FIG.

  [00163] If the winning state is not established in step F9, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains. If there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step F8. The game is played until the number of feature games reaches a predetermined number (5 times). If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step F11, the feature game (bonus game) is ended (step F17), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step F18). At the time of BET of the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step F19). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

  [00164] As described above, when the symbols displayed in the respective re-drawing reel groups are the same, the re-drawing reel groups are integrated into one re-drawing reel group, and the same symbols are displayed. Thereby, various re-lottery can be performed in a re-lottery reel. For example, by increasing the odds with the increase in the number of redraw lottery reels, it becomes possible to stir the player's interest.

[00165] (Third embodiment)
[00166] In the third embodiment, a winning state is established when three or more identical symbols are adjacent to each other in the base game. When a winning state is established by adjoining three trigger symbols, a feature game (bonus game) is played five times after the game. In these feature games, the reel in which the trigger symbol appears in the normal game is switched to the re-lottery reel. When the same symbol is displayed on the normal reels adjacent to the redrawing reels, the normal reels are combined with the redrawing reels. That is, the number of reels constituting the redraw lottery reel increases. During the feature game, the winning state by the trigger symbol does not occur. The hardware structure of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment can be configured similarly to the first embodiment.

  [00167] The operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the normal game standby state, a screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. That is, reels A1 to A9 having a hexagonal shape and independently changing or stopping displaying symbols are displayed at the center of the screen. In addition, a credit meter that displays the number of credits, a BET meter that displays the number of BETs, and a WON meter that indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player in a winning state are displayed. In the third embodiment, as described above, the winning state is established when three or more hexagons of the same symbol are adjacent to each other when the reels A1 to A9 are stopped.

  [00168] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step H1), the game is started (step H1). Step H2). Simultaneously with the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the reels A1 to A9 rotates in the direction from B to A in FIG. Here, the symbol arrangement and the rotation timing of each of the reels A1 to A9 are different. Therefore, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is rotating. Each of the reels A1 to A9 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation started.

  [00169] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step H3). If the winning state is not established, the game ends (step H17), and if the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step H4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the trigger symbol (step H5). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the game ends (step H17).

  [00170] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the winning state is established when three trigger symbols are adjacent on hexagonal sides in reels A5, A7, A9, a feature game as a bonus game is started. The That is, the feature game is played when three or more trigger symbols are adjacent to each other. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the third embodiment, as described above, the number of feature games is five (step H6).

  [00171] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, when the first feature game (bonus game) is started (step H7), the reels A5, A7, and A9 displaying the trigger symbols are switched to the redraw lottery. . The reels A5, A7, and A9 that have become the redrawing reels are referred to as a “redrawing reel group” as one group. Each of the reels A5, A7, and A9 constituting the re-drawing reel group has the same symbol arrangement and rotates synchronously and stops at the same position on the reels. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the re-drawing reel group (A5, A7, and A9) rotates synchronously, and the other reels rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the redraw lot group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step H8). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step H13. As shown in FIG. 9, if the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step H9). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. In FIG. 9, a winning state is established when the “BAR” symbols are aligned on the adjacent reels A1, A2, and A4. In addition, a winning state is established by arranging “7” symbols in adjacent reels A6, A5, A7, and A9.

  [00172] In the fourth embodiment, when a winning state is established by adjoining three trigger symbols, a feature game (bonus game) is played five times after the game. The reel in which the trigger symbol appears in the base game is switched to the redraw lottery reel at the start of these feature games. When the same symbol is displayed on the normal reels adjacent to the redrawing reels, the normal reels are combined with the redrawing reels. That is, the number of reels constituting the redraw lottery reel increases. In the case where there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups, when the same symbol is displayed on the adjacent re-lottery reel group, these re-lottery reel groups are combined into one re-lottery reel group. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the third embodiment, a winning state is established by a trigger symbol during the feature game, and the number of feature games is added by the winning. That is, the number of feature games increases each time a winning state is established by a trigger symbol during the feature game. In the feature game, when a winning state is established by a trigger symbol on a normal reel, the normal reel related to the winning is switched to an independent re-lottery reel different from the existing re-lottery reel. The hardware structure of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment can be configured similarly to the second embodiment.

  [00173] The operation of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, a feature game (bonus game) is started (step T3). As shown in FIG. 17, the first re-drawing reel group (B1, B4, and B8) and the other normal reels rotate in the direction from B to A in the figure, but the first re-drawing reel group (B1 , B4, and B8) rotate synchronously. The normal reels (B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and B9) rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the first re-drawing reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step T4). When the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step T13, and as shown in FIG. 18, when the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step T5). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. Here, for example, in FIG. 18, four “” symbols are displayed in the first redraw lot group (B 1, B 4, and B 8) and the adjacent reel B 6. A winning state is established. In the normal reels (B2, B5, and B9), a winning state is established when three “7” symbols are adjacent to each other.

  [00174] Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step T6). If there is no remaining feature game and the winning state based on the trigger symbol is not established, the flow proceeds to step T14, and either the remaining feature game (bonus game) is present or the winning state based on the trigger symbol is established. It is determined whether or not there is the same symbol in one re-lottery reel group and adjacent normal reels (step T7). If there is no symbol of this type, the flow proceeds to step T9. If there is this type of symbol, the normal reel displaying the same symbol is integrated into the redraw lottery (step T8).

  [00175] For example, in FIG. 18, the same symbol "" displayed on the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, and B8) is displayed on the reel B6 adjacent to the first re-lottery reel group. Therefore, the reel B6 is integrated into the first re-lottery reel group. That is, the first re-lottery reel group is configured by the reels B1, B4, B6, and B8. These reels have the same symbol arrangement, and the symbol arrangement is stopped in each reel by rotating synchronously.

  [00176] It is then determined whether the symbols in adjacent redraw lot groups are the same (step T9). If the symbols are not the same in the adjacent lottery reel group, the flow proceeds to step T11. If the symbols are the same in the adjacent lottery reel group, the re-lottery reel group displaying the same symbol is one re-lottery reel group. (Step T10).

  [00177] Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established by the trigger symbol (step T11). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step T3, and if the winning state is established by the trigger symbol, n additional feature games (bonus games) are awarded to the player. The number of additional games can be set to 5 times, for example.

  [00178] The flow returns to step T3 in FIG. 26, and the second feature game (bonus game) is played. Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B7, and B9) with the increased number of reels and the other normal reels (B2, B3, B5, B7, and B9) ) And rotate independently of each other. When all the normal reels and the redraw lottery are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step T4). For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the “BAR” symbols are aligned in the first re-drawing reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8), a winning state is established, and the normal reels (B3, B5, and B7) are established. ), When the winning state is established by arranging the “TRG” symbols, a payout is paid (step T5), whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), or whether there is a winning state by a trigger symbol. Is determined (step T6). If the feature game remains, or if there is a winning state based on the trigger symbol, it is determined whether or not there is the same symbol on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel group (step T7).

  [00179] In step T7, if there is no same symbol in the normal reel adjacent to the re-drawing reel group, the flow proceeds to step T9, and if there is the same symbol in the normal reel adjacent to the re-drawing reel group, the same symbol The normal reels displaying are integrated into the re-draw lot group (step T8). Next, it is determined whether or not a re-lottery reel group having the same symbol is adjacent (step T9). If there is no adjacent re-lottery reel group, the flow proceeds to step T11. On the other hand, if there are adjacent re-lottery reel groups, those re-lottery reel groups are integrated into one re-lottery reel group (step T10).

  [00180] It is determined whether or not a winning state is established by the trigger symbol (step T12). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step T3, and if the winning state is established by the trigger symbol, the player acquires n additional feature games (bonus games) (step T12). For example, in FIG. 20, since the winning state is established in the normal reels (B3, B5, B7) by the trigger symbol, the reels B3, B5, and B7 constitute a second re-lottery reel group.

  [00181 In the third feature game, as shown in FIG. 21, the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8) and the second re-lottery reel group (B3, B5, and B7) The normal reels (B2 and B9) rotate independently of each other (step F8).

  [00182] When the rotation of all the reels stops, it is determined whether or not there is a winning state (step F9). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step T13. If the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step F5). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) or whether a winning state is established by a trigger symbol (step T6). If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) and the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step T14. On the other hand, when the feature game (bonus game) remains or the winning state is established by the trigger symbol, it is determined whether or not there is the same symbol on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel (step T7). If the same symbol is not present on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel group, the flow proceeds to step T9. If the same symbol is present on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel group, the normal reel is integrated into the re-lottery reel group. (Step T8). Next, it is determined whether or not the same symbol is displayed on the adjacent redraw lottery group (step T9). As shown in FIG. 22, the same symbol “7” is displayed on the first re-lottery reel group (B1, B4, B6, and B8) and the second re-lottery reel group (B3, B5, and B7). Then, the first and second re-drawing reel groups are integrated, and one re-drawing reel group is generated. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established by the trigger symbol (step T11). If the winning state by the trigger symbol is not established, the flow proceeds to step T3, and the winning state by the trigger symbol is established. An additional n bonus games are awarded to the player (step T12). The flow then proceeds to step T3.

  [00183] In the fourth feature game, as shown in FIG. 23, a re-lottery reel group composed of reels (B1, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, and B8) and a normal reel (B2 and B5) Rotate independently from B to A in FIG.

  [00184] If the winning state is not established in step T4, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step T13). If there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds. Proceeding to step T3, the game is played until the number of feature games reaches a predetermined number. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step T14. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) at step T6 and there is no winning state based on the trigger symbol, the feature game (bonus game) ends (step T14), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step T15). At the time of BET of the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step T16). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

[00185] (Fifth embodiment)
[00186] In the fifth embodiment, a winning state is established when three or more identical symbols are adjacent to each other in the base game. When a winning state is established by adjoining three trigger symbols, a feature game (bonus game) is played five times after the game. In these feature games, the reel in which the trigger symbol appears in the normal game is switched to the re-lottery reel. When the same symbol is displayed on the normal reels adjacent to the redraw lottery reels, the normal reels are combined with the redraw lottery reels. That is, the number of reels constituting the redraw lottery reel increases. When there are a plurality of re-lottery reels, when the same symbol is displayed in adjacent re-lottery reel groups, these re-lottery reel groups are combined to form one re-lottery reel group. During the feature game, the winning state by the trigger symbol does not occur. The hardware structure of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment can be configured similarly to the first embodiment.

  [00187] The operation of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the normal game standby state, a screen as shown in FIG. That is, reels A1 to A9 having a hexagonal shape and independently changing or stopping displaying symbols are displayed at the center of the screen. In addition, a credit meter that displays the number of credits, a BET meter that displays the number of BETs, and a WON meter that indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player in a winning state are displayed. In the fifth embodiment, as described above, a winning state is established when three or more hexagons of the same symbol are adjacent to each other when the reels A1 to A9 are stopped.

  [00188] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 28, a base game is played as in the first embodiment (step R1). Next, as shown in FIG. 7, when a winning state is established by adjoining three or more trigger symbols “TRG”, a payout is awarded to the player, and a feature game (free game) as a bonus game is started. Is done. In the fifth embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step R2).

  [00189] When the first free game is started (step R3), the reels A5, A7, and A9 displaying the trigger symbol are switched to the redraw lottery (step S7). The reels A5, A7, and A9 that have become the redrawing reels are referred to as a “first redrawing reel group” as one group. In each of the reels A5, A7, and A9 constituting the re-lottery reel group, the symbol arrangement is the same, and synchronously rotates and stops at the same position on the reels.

  [00190] For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the first re-lottery reel group (A5, A7, and A9) rotates synchronously, and the other reels rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the first re-drawing reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step R4). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step R13, and as shown in FIG. 9, if the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step R5). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. In FIG. 9, a winning state is established when the “BAR” symbols are aligned on the adjacent reels A1, A2, and A4. In addition, a winning state is established by arranging “7” symbols in adjacent reels A6, A5, A7, and A9.

  [00191] Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step R6). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step R14. If there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established in the normal reel adjacent to the re-drawing reel group (step R7). ). If there is no symbol of this type, the flow proceeds to step R9, and if there is this type of symbol, the normal reel displaying the same symbol is integrated into the redraw lot group (step R8). That is, as shown in FIG. 9, since the reel A6 is adjacent to the first redrawing reel group A5, A7, and A9 and displays the same symbol “7”, the reel A6 is switched to the redrawing reel, 1 re-lottery reel is configured. Accordingly, the reels A5, A6, A7, and A9 have the same symbol arrangement, rotate synchronously, and stop at the same position.

  [00192] Next, when there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups, it is determined whether or not the same symbol is displayed in the adjacent re-lottery reel groups (step R9). If the same symbol is not displayed in the adjacent re-lottery reel group, the flow proceeds to step R11. If the same symbol is displayed in the adjacent re-lottery reel group, the re-lottery reel group displaying the same symbol is displayed. Integrated (step R10). Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established in the normal reel (step R11). If the winning state is not established in the normal reel, the process proceeds to step R3. If the winning state is established in the normal reel, the normal reel in which the winning is established is switched to the re-lottery reel (step R12). For example, in the case shown in FIG. 9, the winning state is established when the “BAR” symbols are arranged in the adjacent reels A1, A2, and A4. Therefore, these normal reels are switched to the re-lottery reels to become the second re-lottery reel group.

  [00193] Next, the flow returns to step R3, and the second feature game (bonus game) is played. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the first re-lottery reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9) with the increased number of reels and the second re-lottery reel group (A1, A2, and A4) And the other normal reels (A3 and A8) rotate independently of each other. When all the normal reels and the redraw lottery reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step R4). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the “BAR” symbols are aligned in the first re-drawing reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9), a winning state is established, and the second re-drawing reel group (A1 , A2, and A4), when the winning state is established by arranging the “BAR” symbols, a payout is paid (step R5), and it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step S5). R6). If there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not the same symbol has appeared on the normal reels adjacent to the re-lottery reel group (here, the first and second re-lottery reel groups) (step R7). . If the same symbol does not appear on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel, the flow proceeds to step R9. If the same symbol appears on the normal reel adjacent to the re-lottery reel, the normal reel having the same symbol is displayed. Are integrated into the adjacent re-lottery reel group (step R8).

  [00194] If there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups, it is determined whether or not the same symbol appears in the adjacent re-lottery reel groups (step R9). If the same symbol does not appear in the adjacent re-lottery reel group, the flow proceeds to step R10. If the same symbol appears in the adjacent re-lottery reel group, one re-lottery reel group in which the same symbol appears The lottery reel group is integrated (step R10). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the same “BAR” symbol is assigned to the first re-drawing reel group (A5, A6, A7, and A9) and the second re-drawing reel group (A1, A2, A4). Is displayed. Therefore, the first and second re-drawing reels are integrated to form a new reel group (new re-drawing reel group). That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the reels (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A9) constitute a new redraw lot group.

  [00195] Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established in the normal reel (step R11). If the winning state is not established, the process proceeds to step R3. The reel is switched to the re-drawing reel (step R12). The case shown in FIG. 11 is a case where the winning state is not established with the normal reel.

  [00196] In the next game, as shown in FIG. 12, the new re-lottery reel groups (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A9) and the normal reels (A3 and A8) are independent of each other. Rotate.

  [00197] Third to fifth feature games are also performed as described above. That is, if the winning state is not established in step R4, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step R13). Proceed to R3. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step R13, the flow proceeds to step R14. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step R6, the feature game (bonus game) ends (step R14), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step R15). At the time of the next game BET, the re-drawing reel is returned to the normal reel (step R15). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

  [00198] As described in the first to fifth embodiments, depending on the conditions for the appearance of the re-lottery reel, the conditions for increasing the reels constituting the re-lottery reel, and the conditions for increasing the number of the re-lottery reels themselves, The variation of is increased. By applying a plurality of trigger symbols, more various games can be played.

[00199] (Sixth embodiment)
[00200] The gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment is provided with reels that display reels at three positions, that is, reels that can display symbols in three stages of upper, middle, and lower in one reel. Different from the first to fifth embodiments. This gaming machine determines whether or not it is in a winning state based on a winning line. The reel provided in the gaming machine may be a reel type or a video type.

  [00201] In the standby state of the base game, a screen as shown in FIG. That is, five independent reels C1 to C5 having different symbol arrangements are displayed at the center of the screen. These reels C1 to C5 constitute a display area. Each of the reels C1 to C5 has symbol stop positions in the upper, middle, and lower three stages. A winning line is set for each stage. When a bet is placed on a pre-set pay line and a predetermined number or more of symbol combinations are prepared, the winning state of the game in the sixth embodiment is established. For example, it can be set so that a winning state is established when three or more symbols appear on the winning line.

  [00202] In the case shown in FIG. 32, a winning state is established when four "" symbols are aligned with the middle winning line. In addition, a winning state is established when three “BAR” symbols are arranged.

  [00203] The method of arranging symbols so that a winning state is established is, for example, "symbol can be in any place as long as it is on the winning line", "symbol is adjacent on the winning line", "symbol May be adjacent to the left end in order from the left end, “symbols are adjacent in order from the right end to the left”, and “symbols are adjacent in order from the left end to the right and from the right end to the left”.

  [00204] In reels C1 to C5, there is a "scatter symbol" that is valid only by appearing on any reel regardless of the winning line. The symbol display unit 7 displays a credit meter that displays the number of credits, a BET meter that displays the number of BETs, and a WON meter that indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player when a winning state is established.

  [00205] In the sixth embodiment, when three or more “trigger symbols” that are scatter symbols appear on one of three or more reels, a feature game (bonus game) is displayed after the game. ) Is performed five times. In these feature games, the reel in which the trigger symbol appears in the normal game is switched to the re-lottery reel. The reel displaying the trigger symbol during the feature game is switched from the next game to the redraw lottery. That is, the number of re-drawing reels constituting one re-drawing reel group increases. The hardware structure of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment can be configured similarly to the first embodiment.

  [00206] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step S1), the game is started (step S1). Step S2). Simultaneously with the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the reels A1 to A9 rotates in the direction from B to A in FIG. Here, the symbol arrangement and the rotation timing of each of the reels A1 to A9 are different. Therefore, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is rotating. Each of the reels A1 to A9 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation started.

  [00207] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step S3). If the winning state is not established, the game ends (step S20), and if the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step S4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the trigger symbol (step S5). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the game ends (step S20).

  [00208] The operation of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  [00209] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 30, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step P1), the game is started (step P1). Step P2). Simultaneously with the start of the game, each of the reels C1 to C5 rotates to display the symbols in a variable manner. Here, the symbol arrangement and rotation timing of the reels C1 to C5 are different from each other. Therefore, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is rotating. Each of the reels C1 to C5 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation started. Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step P3). If the winning state is not established, the game is ended (step P18). If the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step P4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the appearance of three or more trigger symbols (step P5). If the winning state is not established due to the appearance of three or more trigger symbols, the game ends (step P18).

  [00210] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33, when a winning state is established when a total of three trigger symbols appear on reels C2, C4, and C5, a feature game as a bonus game is started. That is, the feature game is played when three or more trigger symbols appear on any three or more reels. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the sixth embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step P6).

  [00211] The reels C2, C4, and C5 displaying the trigger symbol when the first feature game is started are switched to the redraw lottery. The reels C2, C4, and C5 that have become the redraw lottery are referred to as a “re-lottery reel group” as one group. As shown in FIG. 34, in the redraw lottery reel, three identical symbols are arranged in succession, and only the same symbol always stops on the reel. The re-drawing reel maintains a state where the same symbol appears in all positions, and re-draws the symbols. The symbol arrangement of the redrawing reel and the normal reel are completely different. Here, since the winning state is not necessarily established in the maintained state, it does not necessarily mean that the winning state is maintained. The reel in which the trigger symbol appears during the feature game period is switched to the re-drawing reel.

  [00212] When the feature game (bonus game) is started (step P8), as shown in FIG. 35, the redraw lot group (C2, C4, and C5) rotates in synchronization with three consecutive symbols. The other reels (C1 and C3) rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the redraw lottery group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step P9). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to Step P14. When the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step P10). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, when five “” symbols are arranged on the center winning line, a winning state corresponding to the symbol and the number is established.

  [00213] Next, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step P11). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step P15, and if there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not a trigger symbol has appeared on the normal reel (step P12). If the trigger symbol does not appear on the normal reel, the flow proceeds to step P8. If the trigger symbol appears on the normal reel, the normal reel on which the trigger symbol appears is switched to the re-lottery reel and integrated (step P13). ).

  [00214] For example, in the case shown in FIG. 36, a winning state is established when five "" symbols are aligned, and at the same time, a trigger symbol appears on the normal reel C1. Accordingly, the reel C1 is switched to the redraw lottery. Next, in the next feature game, the reel C1 has the same symbol arrangement as the other re-lottery reels, and rotates synchronously and stops at the same position on the reel. That is, in the next feature game, the re-lottery reel composed of the re-lottery reels (C1, C2, C4, and C5) and the normal reel C3 coexist.

  [00215] Next, the flow returns to step P8, and the second to fifth feature games are performed as described above. As shown in FIG. 37, the re-lottery reels (C1, C2, C4, and C5) and the normal reel C3 rotate independently of each other. When the rotation of all the reels stops, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step P9), and if the winning state is not established, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step S9). P14) If the feature game (bonus game) remains, the flow proceeds to step P8. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step P14, the flow proceeds to step P15. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step P11, the feature game (bonus game) ends (step P15), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step P16). At the time of BET for the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step P17). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

[00216] (Seventh embodiment)
[00217] The seventh embodiment is also a gaming machine including five reels, as in the sixth embodiment. However, the symbol arrangement of the redraw lottery reel and the normal reel is completely the same. That is, the re-lottery reel of the seventh embodiment does not have three identical symbols arranged in succession, but has the same symbol arrangement as a normal reel. In the seventh embodiment, when a trigger symbol appears on the normal reel during the feature game, the normal reel is switched to the re-drawing reel. That is, the number of re-drawing reels constituting one re-drawing reel group increases. Other configurations of the seventh embodiment are the same as those of the sixth embodiment.

  [00218] The operation of the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 38, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step G1), the game is started (step G2). . Simultaneously with the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 40, each of the reels D1 to D5 rotates to display the symbols in a variable manner. The reels D1 to D5 constitute a display area. Here, the symbol arrangement and rotation timing of the reels D1 to D5 are different. Therefore, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is rotating. Each of the reels D1 to D5 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation started. Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step G3). If the winning state is not established, the game ends (step G18), and if the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step G4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established by the appearance of three or more trigger symbols (step G5). If the winning state is not established due to the appearance of three or more trigger symbols, the game ends (step G18).

  [00219] On the other hand, when a winning state is established by the appearance of three or more trigger symbols, a feature game as a bonus game is started. That is, the feature game is executed when three or more trigger symbols appear on any three or more reels. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the seventh embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step G6).

  [00220] When the first free game (bonus game) is started, the reels displaying the trigger symbols (eg, reels D2, D4, and D5) are switched to the redraw lottery. The reels D2, D4, and D5 that have become the redraw lottery reels are called “re-lottery reel groups” as one group. As shown in FIG. 41, in the re-drawing reel, only the same symbol always stops on the same winning line. The re-drawing reel maintains a state where the same symbol appears in all positions, and re-draws the symbols. Here, since the winning state is not necessarily established in the maintained state, it does not necessarily mean that the winning state is maintained. The reel in which the trigger symbol appears during the feature game period is switched to the re-drawing reel.

  [00221] When the feature game (bonus game) is started (step G8), as shown in FIG. 41, the redraw lot group (D2, D4, and D5) rotates in synchronization with the other reels (normally) The reels: D1 and D3) rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the first re-drawing reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step G9). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step G14. When the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step G10). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, when five “BAR” symbols are arranged in the lower row, a winning state corresponding to the symbol and the number is established.

  [00222] Next, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step G11). If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step G15, and if there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), it is determined whether or not a trigger symbol has appeared on the normal reel (step). G12). If the trigger symbol does not appear on the normal reel, the flow proceeds to step G15. If the trigger symbol appears on the normal reel, the normal reel on which the trigger symbol appears is switched to the re-draw lot and integrated. (Step G13).

  [00223] For example, in the case shown in FIG. 42, a winning state is established when five "BAR" symbols are aligned in the lower row, and a trigger symbol appears on the normal reel D3. Accordingly, the reel D3 is switched to the redraw lottery. Next, in the next feature game, the reel D3 has the same symbol arrangement as that of the other re-lottery reels, rotates synchronously, and stops at the same position on the reel. That is, as shown in FIG. 43, in the next feature game, the re-lottery reel constituted by the re-lottery reels (D2, D3, D4, and D5) and the normal reel D1 coexist.

  [00224] Next, the flow returns to step G8, and the second to fifth feature games are performed as described above. As shown in FIG. 44, the re-lottery reels (D2, D3, D4, and D5) and the normal reel D1 rotate independently of each other. When the rotation of all the reels stops, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step G9), and if the winning state is not established, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step S9). G14) If the feature game (bonus game) remains, the flow proceeds to step G8. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step G14, the flow proceeds to step G15. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step G11, the feature game (bonus game) ends (step G15), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step G16). At the time of BET of the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step G17). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

[00225] (Eighth embodiment)
[00226] In an eighth embodiment, an embodiment will be described in which the number of re-drawing reel groups increases during a feature game. The structure of the gaming machine is the same as that of the sixth embodiment.

  [00227] The operation of the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 45, the base game is played (step Q1), as in the sixth and seventh embodiments. Next, when a winning state is established by the appearance of a total of three trigger symbols, a feature game as a bonus game is started. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the eighth embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step Q2).

  [00228] When the first free game is started, the reel displaying the trigger symbol is switched to the redraw lottery. The reels that have become the re-drawing reels are called “re-drawing reel groups” as one group. As in the sixth embodiment, three identical symbols may be arranged in succession, and may have the same symbol arrangement as that of a normal reel, as in the seventh embodiment. In the redrawing reel, only the same symbol always stops on the reel. The re-drawing reel maintains a state where the same symbol appears in all positions, and re-draws the symbols. Here, since the winning state is not necessarily established in the maintained state, the winning state is not necessarily maintained.

  [00229] When the feature game (bonus game) is started (step Q3), the redraw lottery rotates in synchronization with three consecutive symbols, and the other reels rotate independently and randomly. When the rotation of all the normal reels and the redraw lottery reel group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step Q4). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step Q11. When the winning state is established, all dividends are paid (step Q5). The payout at this time is set according to the BET state.

  [00230] Next, it is determined whether there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) or whether there is a winning state by a trigger symbol (step Q6). If there is no remaining feature game and the winning state based on the trigger symbol is not established, the flow proceeds to step Q12. If there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) or there is a winning state based on the trigger symbol, the normal reel is used. It is determined whether or not a winning state is established by the trigger (step Q7). If the winning state based on the trigger symbol is not established on the normal reel, the flow proceeds to step Q3, and if the winning state based on the trigger symbol is established on the normal reel, the player plays an additional n feature games (bonus games). Obtain (step Q8). Next, in the next game, the normal reels for which a winning state has been established by the trigger symbol is switched to an independent re-lottery reel different from the existing re-lottery reels.

  [00231] Next, when there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups, it is determined whether or not the same symbol is displayed in the plurality of re-lottery reel groups (step Q9). If there are no re-lottery reel groups in which the same symbol appears, the flow proceeds to step Q3. On the other hand, when there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups in which the same symbol appears, the plurality of re-lottery reel groups having the same symbol are integrated into one re-lottery reel group (step Q10). Since this is the first feature game, the integration in step Q10 is not performed.

  [00232] Next, the flow returns to step Q3, and the second feature game is played. The redrawing reel group and the normal reel rotate independently of each other. When the rotation of all the reels is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step Q4). When the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step Q5), and it is determined whether or not the feature game (bonus game) remains or whether there is a winning by the trigger symbol (step Q6). . If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) and there is no winning by the trigger symbol, the flow proceeds to step Q12. On the other hand, if there is a feature game (bonus game) remaining or there is a winning with a trigger symbol, it is determined whether or not there is a winning with a trigger symbol on a normal reel (step Q7). If there is no winning with the trigger symbol on the normal reel, the flow proceeds to step Q3. If there is a winning with the trigger symbol on the normal reel, the player acquires an additional n times of feature games (bonus games), and the trigger symbol. In the next game, the normal reel related to winning by is switched to an independent re-lottery reel different from the existing re-lottery reel.

  [00233] If there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups, it is determined whether or not the same symbol appears in the re-lottery reel group (step Q9). When there are a plurality of re-lottery reel groups in which the same symbol appears, the re-lottery reel groups in which the same symbol appears are integrated into one re-lottery reel group (step Q10).

  [00234] The flow proceeds to step Q3, and the third and subsequent feature games are played. That is, after the feature game is started (step Q3), it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step Q4). If the winning state is not established, it is determined whether or not a feature game (bonus game) remains (step Q11). If there is a remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step Q3. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step Q11, the flow proceeds to step Q12. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step Q6, the feature game (bonus game) ends (step Q12), and a transition is made to a game standby state (step Q13). At the time of BET of the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step Q14). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

  [00235] In addition to the sixth to eighth embodiments described above, a reel in which several identical symbols are continuously arranged may be used as a re-lottery reel, and the positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages The lottery can be performed again so that the same symbol appears.

[00236] (Ninth Embodiment)
[00237] In the ninth embodiment, when a symbol that establishes a specific prize is stopped and displayed on any of the plurality of normal reels, a symbol that establishes a specific prize is displayed in a predetermined number of games from the next game. The normal reel that has been selected is switched to the re-drawing reel. A lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that at least one winning of the same winning group as the winning group to which the specific winning belongs belongs to the re-drawing reel.

  [00238] For example, a poker game is played. As shown in FIG. 49, the symbol drawn on the card or the trigger symbol is displayed by the five reels W1 to W5. The reels W1 to W5 constitute a display area. Each of the reels W1 to W5 is displayed in a state where the card is faced down so that the symbol is not seen at the start of the game. After the game starts, symbols are displayed on each of the reels W1 to W5 so that the cards are sequentially turned. When a winning state is established by the trigger symbol, a feature game (bonus game) is performed in five games from that game. At the start of the feature game, the normal reels (W1 and W2) displaying the trigger symbols are switched to the redraw lottery.

  [00239] In the first feature game, symbols are drawn in a lottery reel (W1 and W2) so that a winning state with two cards is established. In a poker game, this is a “one pair”. During the feature game period, as shown in FIG. 52, when the winning state is established with the normal reel W3 by the combination of the re-drawing reels (W1 and W2), the normal reel W3 is integrated as the re-drawing reel. That is, in the next feature game, symbols are drawn in lots so that a winning state is established with three cards. In a poker game, this corresponds to a “three-card”.

  [00240] FIG. 54 shows, for example, the types of winnings well known in poker games. First, “No Pair” corresponds to a state where none of the following winnings is present. “One pair” is a state where there are two cards (one pair) of the same number in five cards. “Two-pair” is a state in which there are two types of pairs in five cards. The “three card” is a state where there are three cards of the same number in five cards. “Straight” is a state where all five cards have consecutive numbers. “Flash” is a state in which all five cards are in the same suit (eg, spade or diamond). “Full House” is a state where there are “Pair” and “Three Card” on five cards. “Four card” is a state where there are four cards of the same number in five cards. “Straight flash” is a state in which five cards are “flash” and “straight”. These multiple types of winnings constitute a “winning group”.

  [00241] In the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment, for example, when there are two re-lottery reels, symbols that may become "one pair" are drawn. When there are four redraw lottery reels, symbols that may be “two pair” or “four cards” are drawn. If there are five re-lottery reels, symbols that may be “straight”, “flash”, “full house”, or “straight flush” are drawn.

  [00242] The hardware structure of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  [00243] The operation of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48 are flowcharts illustrating the operation of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment, and FIGS. 49 to 53 are diagrams illustrating screen display examples of the symbol display unit 7. In the standby state of the normal game, a screen as shown in FIG. 49 is displayed on the symbol display unit 7. That is, reels W1 to W5 having a rectangular shape and independently changing or stopping symbols are displayed as cards in the center of the screen. In addition to the reels W1 to W5, a credit meter that displays the number of credits, a BET meter that displays the number of BETs, and a WON meter that indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player in a winning state are displayed. In the ninth embodiment, as described above, a winning state occurs when winning in a poker game is established.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 47, when the player inserts credits or money (these may be medals, coins, or cards) and performs a BET operation (step J1), the game is started (step J1). Step J2). Simultaneously with the start of the game, each of the reels W1 to W5 variably displays the symbols so that the shuffle is performed. Here, the symbol arrangement and the variation display timing of each of the reels W1 to W5 are different. Thus, one reel is rarely in the same state as another reel while the reel is changing. Each of the reels W1 to W5 stops at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display.

  [00245] Next, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step J3). If the winning state is not established, the game is ended (step J17). If the winning state is established, all payouts corresponding to the winning are paid (step J4). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning state is a winning state established by the trigger symbol (step J5). If the winning state is not established by the trigger symbol, the game ends (step J17).

  [00246] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, when a winning state is established by displaying two trigger symbols on the reels W1 and W2 (one pair), a feature game as a bonus game is started. That is, the feature game is played when a winning state is established by a trigger symbol. Here, winning by a trigger symbol is established when a plurality of trigger symbols appear. The number of feature games is n (n is a natural number) from the next game. In the ninth embodiment, the number of feature games is five (step J6).

  [00247] When the feature game (bonus game) is started, the reels W1 and W2 displaying the trigger symbol are switched to the redraw lottery (step J7). The reels W1 and W2 that have become the redraw lottery reels are called “re-lottery reel groups” as one group. Each of the reels W1 and W2 making up the redraw lottery group has the same symbol arrangement, and rotates synchronously and stops at the same position on the reels, and stops and displays symbols that establish “one pair”.

  [00248] The feature game (bonus game) is started, the re-drawing reels (W1 and W2) synchronously display the symbols in a variable manner, and the other reels display the symbols in a random manner. When the fluctuation display of all the normal reels and the redraw lottery group is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step J8). If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step J13, and as shown in FIG. 50, if the winning state is established, all payouts are paid (step J9). The payout at this time is determined according to the BET state. In FIG. 50, the “one pair” winning state is established by arranging “8” symbols in the re-drawing reel group (W1 and W2). For example, in FIG. 51, the “One Pair” winning state is established when “A” symbols are arranged in the re-drawing reel group (W1 and W2). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step J10). If there is no remaining feature game, the flow proceeds to step J14, and if there is a remaining feature game, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established in the normal reel by combination with the re-drawing reel (step J11). ). In step J11, if the winning state is not established in the normal reel due to the combination with the re-lottery reel, the flow proceeds to step J7. At the start of the process, the reels related to the winning are integrated into the re-drawing reel group (step J12).

  [00249] Next, the flow returns to step J7, and the second feature game (bonus game) is played. The re-lottery reel group (W1 and W2) and the other normal reels (W3 to W5) variably display symbols independently. When all the normal reels and the redraw lottery are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning state is established (step J8). For example, as shown in FIG. 52, when the “three-card” winning state is established when “A” symbols are aligned in the re-drawing reel group (W1 and W2) and the normal reel W3, the payout corresponding to the winning Is paid (step J9), and it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step J10). If the feature game remains, it is determined whether or not the winning state is established on the normal reel. If the winning state is not established, the flow proceeds to step J7, and if the winning state is established, the winning state is entered. The reel W3 is integrated into the redraw lot group from the next game (step J12).

  [00250] In the next game, the re-drawing reel group (W1, W2, and W3) and the normal reels (W4 and W5) independently display the symbols in a variable manner and stop manner. Next, in the re-lottery reel group (W1, W2, and W3), for example, as shown in FIG. 53, a lottery is performed from a combination of symbols that can establish a “three-card”, and symbol variation display and stop display are performed. Is called.

  [00251] The third to fifth feature games are also executed as described above. That is, if the winning state is not established in step J8, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining feature game (bonus game) (step J13). If the remaining feature game (bonus game) remains, The flow proceeds to step J7. On the other hand, if there is no remaining feature game (bonus game), the flow proceeds to step J14. If there is no remaining feature game (bonus game) in step J10, the feature game (bonus game) is ended (step J14), and a game standby state is entered (step J15). At the time of BET of the next game, the redraw lottery reel is returned to the normal reel (step J16). From the next game, the normal game is played again.

  [00252] Thus, according to the ninth embodiment, when a symbol that achieves a specific winning is stopped and displayed in any of the plurality of normal reels, the winning group to which the specific winning belongs (the winning belongs) Since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that any one of the same winning groups as the group) is established, the winning can be changed while maintaining the winning state. Thereby, the player is intrigued and can increase the player's interest in the game. In normal reels displaying symbols other than those that achieve a specific prize, lottery is performed from multiple types of symbols so that any symbol can be displayed independently. It exists independently and coexists. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using all the reels, but the result of the re-lottery is displayed on the re-lottery reel which is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is a part of the remaining display area. Is displayed. Thereby, the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the re-lottery Lee and the normal reel, so that it is possible to realize a new type of game that stirs the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become re-drawing reels.

  [00253] In addition to the above-described embodiment, when the symbol to be displayed on any of the normal reels is the same as the symbol to be displayed on the re-lottery reel as a result of the lottery, a predetermined number of special games after the next game The normal reel and the redraw lottery may be integrated. That is, when the same symbol as the re-lottery reel is displayed on a normal reel that is not necessarily adjacent, the normal reel and the re-lottery reel are integrated.

  [00254] This increases the number of reels constituting the re-lottery reel group each time the same symbol as the re-lottery reel is displayed on the normal reel during the feature game. Since the lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols so that the same symbol is stopped and displayed on all the re-lottery reels, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the re-lottery reel group. Thereby, various re-lottery can be performed in a re-lottery reel. As a result, a strong impression can be given to the player, and the player's interest can be stimulated.

  [00255] The above-described characteristic operations of the present invention can be performed by controlling a computer to execute a control program. That is, this control program displays a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of display areas (for example, A1 to A9 shown in FIG. 5) when a series of processes starts as a group of instructions that can be executed by a computer. When a predetermined symbol (for example, TRG shown in FIG. 7) is stopped and displayed in the plurality of display areas, the display area for stopping and displaying the predetermined symbol is specified as a specific display area (for example, A5, A7, A9). In a predetermined number of games after the first game, a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that there is a specific relationship between the symbols in each game with respect to the specific display area. In addition to lottery of symbols, a display area other than the specific display area is set as a general display area. As there is no relationship, it configured to include a process of drawing a symbol from a plurality of kinds of symbols to be displayed.

  [00256] Thus, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display area for stopping and displaying the predetermined symbol is set as the specific display area, and a predetermined number of games after the first game Since the lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that there is a specific relationship between the symbols in each game, symbols having a predetermined relationship are displayed in the specific display area. Thereby, the independent lottery result (re-lottery result) different from the general display area can be displayed in the specific display area. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed other than symbols having a predetermined relationship, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, but the re-lottery result is displayed in the specific display area which is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining part of the area. . Thereby, since the lottery result is displayed by two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the normal display area, a new type of game that inspires the player's interest can be realized. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [00257] Further, when another series of processes starts a game, a plurality of symbols in a stopped state are converted into a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of display areas (for example, A1 to A9 shown in FIG. 5). A variable display for continuously changing and a stop display for again stopping symbols changing in each display area are displayed, and a predetermined symbol (for example, TRG shown in FIG. 7) is displayed in a plurality of the display areas. Is displayed as a specific display area, and the specific display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 7) is set in a predetermined number of games after the first game. For A5, A7, A9), symbols are drawn from the plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that there is a specific relationship between the symbols in each game, A process of setting a display area other than the specific display portion as a general display area, and drawing a symbol from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that there is no predetermined relationship between the symbols for the general display area Configured.

  [00258] As described above, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display area in which the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed is set as a specific display area, and is displayed after the first game. Since the lottery in the predetermined number of games is performed from a plurality of types of displayed symbols so that the symbols are displayed in the same manner in each game, the same symbols are displayed in the specific display area. Thereby, the independent re-lottery result different from the general display area can be displayed in the specific display area. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of displayed symbols so that the symbols are displayed independently. Therefore, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, the re-lottery result is displayed in the specific display area that is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining area. . As a result, the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the general display area, so that a new type of game that intensifies the player's interest can be realized. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [00259] Another control program displays a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of display areas (for example, W1 to W5 shown in FIG. 49) when a series of processes starts a game, and the plurality of display areas ( For example, when symbols for establishing a specific prize are stopped and displayed in (W1 and W2) shown in FIG. 49, a display area in which a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of games after the next game is specified and displayed. Set as areas (W1 and W2) and draw lots of symbols from the plurality of types of symbols so that at least one same winning from a winning group to which a specific winning belongs belongs to a specific display area Set a display area other than the display area as a general display area so that symbols are displayed independently in each game for the general display area And a process of drawing a symbol from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed.

  [00260] Thus, when a predetermined symbol that achieves a specific winning is stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display area that stops displaying the predetermined symbol that achieves the specific winning is It is set as a specific display area in a predetermined number of games after the game, and the lottery is performed so that one of the same winnings as the winning group to which the specific winnings belong (the group to which the winnings belong) is established in each game. Since it is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed, the winning can be changed for each game while maintaining the winning state. Thereby, the player is intrigued and can increase the player's interest in the game. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of displayed symbols so that the symbols are displayed independently. Therefore, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, the re-lottery result is displayed in the specific display area that is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining area. Is displayed. Thereby, since the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the general display area, it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [00261] The above program is available by being recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and a DVD. This type of program receives a signal transmitted by a computer that is a transmission device via a communication network including a public telephone line, a dedicated telephone line, a cable TV line, a wireless communication line, etc. that constitute the network. May be obtained. This signal is a computer data signal converted by a predetermined carrier wave including a program. When transmitting, it is sufficient that at least a part of the program is transmitted. In other words, it is not necessary for all data constituting the program to exist on the transmission medium at the same time. The transmission method for transmitting a program from the computer includes a case where data constituting the program is continuously transmitted and a case where data is intermittently transmitted.

  [00262] As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has a display unit that can display a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of display areas when a game is started, and a predetermined symbol is stopped in the plurality of display areas. When displaying, a display area in which a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed is set as a specific display area, and in a predetermined number of games after the first game, with respect to the specific display area, between the symbols in each game. A lottery is selected from the plurality of types of symbols to be displayed so that there is a specific relationship, and a display area other than the specific display area is set as a general display area. And a lottery control unit for lottering symbols from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed.

  [00263] As described above, when predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed in a plurality of display areas, the display areas for stopping and displaying the predetermined symbols are set as specific display areas, and after the first game The lottery in the predetermined number of games is performed from a plurality of types of symbols displayed so that there is a specific relationship between the symbols of each game, and symbols having a predetermined relationship are displayed in the specific display area. Thereby, the independent lottery result (re-lottery result) different from the general display area can be displayed in the specific display area. Display areas other than the specific display area are set as general display areas. In the general display area, since a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed other than symbols having a predetermined relationship, the general display area and the specific display area coexist independently of each other. That is, the re-lottery is not performed using the entire area, the re-lottery result is displayed in the specific display area which is a part of the display area, and the normal lottery result is displayed in the remaining area. The Thereby, since the result of the re-lottery is displayed in two types of areas, that is, the specific display area and the general display area, it is possible to realize a new type of game that inspires the player's interest. Depending on the development of the game, all display areas may become specific display areas.

  [00264] FIG. 55 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 100, such as the gaming machine 1, for example. FIG. 56 is a schematic diagram of the gaming machine 100. Generally, a gaming machine causes a player to start a game session and play multiple video slot games with the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 receives a bet from a player and displays a game including a plurality of reels. Each of these reels has a reel strip that includes a plurality of symbol positions and a plurality of game symbols displayed at the respective symbol positions in a predetermined order. During game play, the gaming machine 100 randomly determines the result of the primary game, spins and stops the reels accordingly, and displays the result of the primary game in a grid. The gaming machine detects whether a trigger condition has occurred in the result of the primary game, for example, a trigger symbol is displayed on at least one reel, and corrects the reel feature of the reel strip in response. A result of a secondary game having a reel strip is generated. More specifically, the gaming machine 100 modifies the reel feature of the reel associated with the trigger symbol, generates a second game result, and spins and stops all reels, including the reel with the modified reel feature. And display the result of the secondary game.

  [00265] In one embodiment, the reel includes a WILD symbol displayed on a reel strip on the reel. Upon detecting that a trigger symbol is displayed on the reel resulting from the primary game, the gaming machine 100 takes over that reel by replacing the WILD symbol with a WILD2x symbol having a symbol value greater than the value of the WILD symbol. Correct the reel feature. In another embodiment, the reel includes a series of consecutive symbol positions and special symbols that are displayed at each successive symbol position during the primary game. When the trigger symbol appears on the reel as a result of the primary game, the gaming machine 100 uses the special symbol displayed at each of the consecutive symbol positions as another special symbol such as a WILD symbol used in the secondary game. Modify reel features by replacing them with symbols. In yet another embodiment, the gaming machine 100 synchronizes the reels that display the trigger symbols in the primary game results so that each synchronized reel displays the same symbols in the same order during the secondary game. You can also. Further, the gaming machine 100 corrects the reel feature while the corresponding reel is spinning during the secondary game so that the correction can be visually recognized by the player through the display area when the reel is rotating. You can also

  [00266] The gaming machine 100 modifies the reel feature of at least one reel and spins and stops each reel to display the generated secondary game result, so the modified reel feature corresponds to By making the reel feature corrected when the reel is spinning visible to the player through the display area, the expectation of the player who acquires the privilege during the secondary game is increased. As a result, the length of time that the gaming machine 100 is played by the player increases.

  [00267] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a video gaming machine that is preferably installed in a casino. In one embodiment, gaming machine 100 is a personal computer, laptop, mobile phone, smartphone, tablet computer, personal data assistant, and / or any suitable computing device that allows a player to play a game. It can be. In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming machine 100 includes a display device 102 for displaying a plurality of games, a user input device 104 that can serve as an interface with the gaming machine 100 for a player, and a display on the display device 102. A display controller 102 and a game controller 106 operatively connected to the user input device 104 to allow the player to play the played game. Gaming machine 100 also includes a cabinet mechanism 108 configured to support display device 102, user input device 104, and / or game controller 106 from game console 110.

  [00268] Display device 102 and user input device 104 are each coupled to cabinet mechanism 108 and are each accessible by a player. In one embodiment, game controller 106 is located within cabinet mechanism 108. Alternatively, the game controller 106 is separate from the cabinet mechanism 108 and may be, for example, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a dial-in connection, a cable modem, a wireless modem, and / or a dedicated high-speed integrated digital communication network (ISDN). ), Etc., may be connected to the components of the gaming machine 100.

  [00269] In one embodiment, the user input device 104 comprises a plurality of input buttons 112, a coin slot 114, and / or a bill acceptor 116. The coin insertion slot 114 includes an opening configured to accept coins and / or tokens that are inserted into the gaming machine 100 by the player. The gaming machine 100 converts the value of the coins and / or tokens into a corresponding amount of game credit that is used to bet on the game played on the gaming machine 100 by the player.

  [00270] The banknote acceptor 116 accepts banknotes, tickets, and / or cash cards into the banknote acceptor 116 and gaming game amounts associated with the monetary value of the banknotes, tickets, and / or cash cards. An input / output device configured to be able to credit 100 is provided. Further, the gaming machine 100 may utilize a cashless betting system such as a ticket in ticket out (TITO) system (not shown). In one embodiment, the banknote acceptor 116 is a printer configured to provide a printed voucher ticket that includes information indicating the amount of credits and / or money paid to the player by the gaming machine 100 during a gaming session. (Not shown). Voucher tickets may be used on other gaming machines and may be redeemed for cash and / or other items as part of a casino cashless system (not shown).

  [00271] The coin tray 118 is coupled to the cabinet mechanism 108 and is configured to accept a plurality of coins provided from the gaming machine 100. One or more speakers 120 are installed in the cabinet mechanism 108 and generate audio announcements and / or sound effects associated with game play. The gaming machine 100 may be configured to flash in a specific pattern and / or change brightness and color to create lighting effects to enhance the player's visual gaming experience. A lighting device 122 is also provided.

  [00272] In one embodiment, the input buttons 114 include a plurality of BET switches 126 for inputting what is to bet on the game, and a plurality of selection switches 128 for selecting betting lines and / or cards. A MAXBET switch 130 for entering the maximum amount of wagers, a PAYOUT switch 132 for ending the game session and providing the player with accumulated game credits, and starting a start switch, ie, game output SPIN / DEAL button 134 is provided.

  [00273] In the illustrated embodiment, the BET switch 126 includes five switches from 1 BET to 5 BET that allow the player to place bets between the minimum bet and five times the minimum bet. Each selection switch 128 corresponds to a betting line such as a payline and / or symbol of a reel game, one or more cards of a card game, and / or a symbol of a roulette game, for a player to bet on. Allows one to associate things with one or more betting lines. The MAXBET switch 130 allows the player to input the maximum bet that the player can spend for one play of the game. The PAYOUT switch 132 allows the player to receive the amount of money and / or credit credited to the gaming machine 100 and awarded to the player during the game session.

  [00274] The gaming machine 100 comprises a player tracking device 136 connected to the gaming controller 106 for identifying a player and / or a player tracking account associated with the player. Examples of the player tracking account include, but are not limited to, game credits that can be used by a player used when playing the gaming machine 100. The player tracking device 136 is configured to transmit player account information between a player tracking controller (not shown) and the gaming machine 100. For example, the player tracking device 136 is used to track bonus points and / or credits awarded to players during a game session and / or bonuses and / or credits downloaded to the gaming machine 100 from the player tracking system. be able to. In the illustrated embodiment, the player tracking controller assigns player status, eg, player ranking, based on player account information. For example, the player tracking information may include the frequency at which the player plays the game, the average amount of wagers that the player bets per game, the total amount of wagers that the player wagers in a given period, and / or other suitable Such as, but not limited to, player tracking information. In addition, the player tracking controller can give a higher player ranking to a player who has a higher average amount of bet and / or higher total bet amount than other tracked players. The gaming machine 100 can receive player tracking information from the player tracking controller and determine a symbol selection factor based at least in part on the received player tracking information associated with the current player.

  [00275] The player tracking device 136 is coupled to the game cabinet mechanism 108 and includes a player identification card reader 138, a data display 140, and a keypad 142. The player identification card reader 138 receives a player tracking card (not shown) inserted by the player, reads information included in the player tracking card, and identifies player account information. Player identification card reader 138 includes, but is not limited to, a barcode reader, a magnetic card reader, and / or a radio frequency identification (RFID) card reader. The keypad 142 accepts user selection input, such as a unique player personal identification number (PIN), for example, and the gaming machine 100 identifies the player and the player associated with that identified player to be displayed on the data display 140. Configured to facilitate access to account information. In one embodiment, the data display 140 comprises a touch screen panel that includes a keypad 142. Alternatively, data display 140 and keypad 142 may be included in display 102.

  [00276] In one embodiment, the display 102 comprises a first display 144 and a second display 146. The first display 144 is a game that includes indicia and / or symbols used in the game, such as cards used in card games, roulette boards and symbols used in roulette games, and reels used in reel games, for example. A screen 148 (shown in FIG. 57) is configured to be displayed. The game screen 148 can include any type of game, such as a video slot game, a keno game, a blackjack game, a video poker game, or a player playing a game with a bet. And any type of game that may reward the player based on game results and payouts in some cases, but is not limited to such. The second display 146 is configured to display a game play guide for executing the game. Game play guidance includes play guidance, payout tables, paylines, betting lines, and / or any other information that enables gaming machine 100 to function as described herein. It is not limited to. Further, displays 144 and 146 may be configured to display at least a portion of game screen 148 and / or game play instructions, respectively. In one embodiment, the first display 144 and the second display 146 are cathode ray tube display (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode display (LED), organic light emitting diode display (OLED), active matrix organic, respectively. Flat panel displays such as light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs), plasma displays, and / or any suitable visual output device capable of displaying graphic data and / or text to a user. Alternatively, a single component may function as both the display 102 and the user input device 104, such as a touch screen. In an alternative embodiment, the first display 144 and / or the second display 146 includes a plurality of mechanical reels that display a plurality of game symbols.

  [00277] Referring to FIG. 56, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 includes a processor or central processing unit (CPU) 150, a credit controller 152, a console unit 154, a payment controller 156, a random number generator (RNG) 158, A lighting controller 160, a sound controller 162, a display controller 164, a memory device 166, and a database 168 are provided. Memory device 166 includes random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, hard disk drive, semiconductor drive, diskette, flash drive, compact disc, digital video disc, And / or any computer-readable medium such as, but not limited to, any suitable device that enables CPU 150 to store, retrieve and / or execute instructions and / or data.

  [00278] The CPU 150 executes various programs, thereby controlling other components of the gaming controller 106 according to player commands and data received by the user input device 104. The CPU 150 specifically executes a game program, thereby implementing a game in accordance with the embodiments described herein. The memory device 166 stores a program and a database used by the CPU 150. Further, the memory device 166 stores information in the database 168 and retrieves the information. The information includes the amount of bets offered, the total amount of bets offered, the average amount of bets offered per game, the game type, the number of reels associated with the game, and the number of reel strips associated with each reel. Symbol value, reel feature, reel strip feature, number of symbol positions displayed on each reel strip, symbol type displayed at each symbol position, predetermined normal symbol set, predetermined special symbol set, display Examples include, but are not limited to, image data for generating a game image and / or screen on 102. The memory device 166 temporarily stores variables and parameters used by the CPU 150. Further, the memory device 166 may include a selection probability table, a payout table, and / or a combination of random numbers and a privilege type representing the relationship between the mark, symbol weight, symbol value, symbol selection probability, and symbol selection factor. A winning combination table representing the relationship between the two is stored. In one embodiment, the memory device 166 uses a RAM to temporarily store programs and data necessary for the progress of the game, and uses an EPROM to control basic operations such as a boot operation of the gaming machine 100. Programs and data to be stored in advance.

  [00279] The credit controller 152 manages the player's credit amount, which corresponds to the coin amount and the bill amount counted and verified by the bill acceptor 118. The console unit 154 is connected to the user input device 104, monitors the selection of the player received through the input button 114, and receives various commands and data input by the player through the input button 114. The payment controller 156 converts the player's credits into coins, bills, or other monetary data for use by using the coin tray 120 and / or in providing a credit voucher via the bill acceptor 118. Convert.

  [00280] The lighting controller 160 controls the one or more lighting devices 124 to blink and / or change brightness and color in a specific pattern to produce lighting effects associated with game play. . The sound controller 162 controls the speaker 122 so as to output a voice notification and a sound effect during game play. Display controller 164 controls display 102 to display various images on the screen, preferably by using computer graphics and image data stored in memory device 166. More specifically, the display controller 164 controls video reels in the game screen displayed on the first display 144 and / or the second display 146 by using computer graphics and image data.

  [00281] The RNG 158 preferably generates a random number and outputs it to the CPU 150 at the start of each round of the game. The CPU 150 uses these random numbers to determine the game result. For example, when the game is a video slot game, the CPU 150 uses the RNG 158 to randomly select an arrangement of symbols displayed on the video reel. Further, the CPU 150 generally uses a random number generated by the RNG 158 to determine whether to execute the game and to give a privilege to the player. Further, the CPU 150 generates a game result including a combination of random numbers, compares the generated combination with a winning combination stored in the winning combination table, and the generated result is a winning result associated with a kind of privilege. It is determined whether or not there is.

  [00282] FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary graphic display of the game 170 displayed by the gaming machine 100. FIG. FIG. 58 is a schematic view showing a part of the gaming machine 100 including the game 170. In the illustrated embodiment, gaming controller 106 is configured to display this game 170 on display 102. In one embodiment, game 170 is a video slot game. However, the game 170 may include, but is not limited to, a kino game, a blackjack game, a video poker game, or any type of game that allows the gaming controller 106 to function as described herein. Note that it can be any type of game that a player can place a bet on. In the illustrated embodiment, the game 170 is displayed on the first display 144. Alternatively, the game 170 may be displayed on the first display 144 and / or the second display 146.

  [00283] In general, during play of the game 170, the gaming controller 106 randomly generates a result 172 of the game 170 and displays the generated game result 172 in the display area 174. Furthermore, the gaming controller 106 randomly selects a plurality of game symbols 176 from a predetermined set of possible game symbols, and displays the selected game symbols 176 for the generated game result 172 in the game display area 174. To do.

  [00284] In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of game symbols 176 described above are displayed in a grid 178 having a plurality of cells 180 arranged along a plurality of rows 182 and a plurality of columns 184. Each cell 180 displays one or more game symbols 176 for the game result 172. In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 displays game symbols 176 on the plurality of reels 186. Each reel 186 is associated with a corresponding column 184. In the illustrated embodiment, the game 170 includes five reels 186 with three cells 180 per reel displayed in the display area 174 (“5 × 3 array”). Alternatively, a 3-4-3-4-3 arrangement, a 4-5-5-5-4 arrangement, or a 4-5-4-5-4 arrangement, or a 3 × 3 configuration, 3 × 4 configuration, 4 × 5 Other reel arrangements may be used, such as arrangements or arrangements having the same number of cells per column as in a 5 × 5 arrangement. The game 170 also includes a plurality of paylines 188 that extend across one or more cells 180 and indicate a combination of game symbols 176 to the player. In one embodiment, the gaming machine 100 displays the game 170 via a plurality of mechanical reels (not shown) including a plurality of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel.

  [00285] Each slot game is generally played in a conventional manner. Players place bets that may be made based on a predetermined unit price and the number of selected paylines, and the gaming controller 106 generates game results randomly, spins the reels, and selectively stops the reels. The game symbol 176 is displayed in each display cell 180. If a predetermined pattern of symbols 176 is randomly selected for each cell 180 on the played payline 188, the player is based on the payline, the amount of wagers, and a predetermined payout table. You can get paid. Furthermore, even when the combination of symbols associated with the selected payline is a winning combination, the player can receive payment. Additionally, the player receives bonus features and / or bonus games based on the combination of symbols associated with the selected payline and / or the appearance of one or more predefined symbols in the game result 172. be able to. Many variations of the above general slot game play are within the scope of the present invention. Such slot games are well known in the art and will not be discussed further.

  [00286] In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 is associated with a player's selection to initiate a game session that includes the amount of wagers and a predetermined set of cells 180 in the displayed grid 178. A signal indicating selection of one or more paylines 188 is obtained from the user input device 104. In the illustrated embodiment, the game 170 is a multi-line game. That is, paylines include horizontal paylines and / or diagonal paylines and / or zigzag paylines. Furthermore, the user input device 104 allows the player to switch to increase the bet per payline by one credit at a time (up to the maximum bet). The gaming controller 106 randomly generates a result 172 of the game 170 and displays the generated result 172 on the display 102. In one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 rotates and / or spins each reel 186 to start game play, stops each reel 186, and generates a plurality of symbols 176 for the randomly generated result 172. indicate. Further, the gaming controller 106 determines whether the generated result 172 is a winning result based on the displayed game symbol 176, the payout table, the amount of wagers, and one or more selected paylines 188. Configured to do. More specifically, the gaming controller 106 determines whether or not the combination of symbols 176 arranged along the selected payline 188 is a winning combination. The gaming controller 106 can give a privilege according to the result 172 of the game 170. In general, the term “privilege” can be a credit or money payment. Therefore, the gaming controller 106 can give a normal payment according to the result 172 of the game 170. However, the term “privilege” provides, for example, a free gift such as a meal or a show ticket, and a free game, or is given one or more WILD symbols or stacked WILD symbols in each game. It should be noted that other types of benefits, such as such in-game benefits, can also be pointed out.

  [00287] In the illustrated embodiment, gaming controller 106 is configured to display a game 170 that includes a plurality of reels 186. For example, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 includes a horizontally aligned 5 that includes a first reel 190, a second reel 192, a third reel 194, a fourth reel 196, and a fifth reel 198. A game 170 having two reels 186 is displayed. Each reel 186 includes one or more associated reel strips 200 (shown in FIGS. 59-66) that can be displayed on each reel 186. Each reel strip 200 includes a plurality of symbol positions 202 and a plurality of game symbols 176 displayed at the respective symbol positions 202 in a predetermined order. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of game symbols 176 includes at least one trigger symbol 204. While the generated game result 172 is displayed, the gaming controller 106 spins the reels 186 so that the game symbols 176 pass through the respective cells 180 in the display area 174.

  [00288] In the illustrated embodiment, each reel strip 200 includes a reel feature 206 that indicates features associated with the reel strip 200. The reel feature 206 can be modified to adjust the features on the reel strip 200 during subsequent game play. For example, in one embodiment, the reel feature 206 can include one or more game symbols 176 having a symbol value and / or symbol appearance that can be modified for use during subsequent games. Further, in another embodiment, the reel feature 206 can include a plurality of game symbols 176 that can be replaced with different game symbols 176 for use during subsequent game play. Further, the reel feature 206 may allow game symbol themes, game symbol types, game symbol values, visual appearance, reel placement, and / or gaming machine 100 to function as described herein. One or more features of the reel strip 200 can be included, such as, but not limited to, any suitable reel feature that can be modified.

  [00289] In the illustrated embodiment, the game 170 includes a primary game and a secondary game. The secondary game can be, for example, a bonus feature game and / or a free spin game. During game play, the gaming controller 106 allows the player to place a bet on the game 170, starts the primary game, and accordingly the game symbol 176 when the reel 186 is spinning in the grid 178. Each reel 186 is spun so as to be visible on the display grid 178. The gaming controller 106 randomly determines the result of the primary game, stops each reel 186 in response, displays the primary game result 172 on the display grid 178, and receives the first privilege based on the result of the primary game. Give to the player. The gaming controller 106 also detects whether a trigger condition has occurred in the primary game result 172, and if a trigger condition is detected in the primary game result, at least one reel is prepared for use in the secondary game. The 186 reel feature 206 is modified. More specifically, the gaming controller 106 modifies the reel feature 206 of the reel strip 200 on the reel 186 in preparation for use in the secondary game. During the play of the secondary game, the gaming controller 106 generates a result of the secondary game including the corrected reel strip 200, and displays the generated secondary game result on the display grid 178. The gaming controller 106 also gives the player a second privilege based on the secondary game result.

  [00290] In the illustrated embodiment, the trigger condition 208 is defined as the appearance of one or more trigger symbols 204 on one or more reels 186 in the outcome of the primary game. During game play, the gaming controller 106 detects the trigger condition 208 when at least one trigger symbol 204 is displayed on the at least one reel 186 in the result of the primary game, and upon detecting the trigger condition 208, the gaming controller 106 Corrects the reel feature 206 of the reel strip 200 on the reel 186 on which the trigger symbol 204 is displayed. Next, the gaming controller 106 generates a result of the secondary game including the corrected reel strip 200.

  [00291] FIG. 59 is a schematic diagram showing a reel strip 200. FIG. FIG. 60 is a schematic diagram showing the reel strip 200 shown in FIG. 59 with a modified reel feature 206. Referring to FIGS. 57-60, in one embodiment, one or more reel strips 200 may include one or more special symbols 210, such as, for example, a “WILD” symbol 212 (shown in FIG. 59). it can. The WILD symbol 212 can be used in place of any game symbol 176 displayed in the game result to generate a winning combination including the WILD symbol 212. Furthermore, the WILD symbol 212 includes a privilege multiplier value, and the privilege related to the winning combination including the WILD symbol 212 can be increased by the corresponding privilege multiplier value.

  [00292] In the illustrated embodiment, the reel feature 206 is defined as a WILD symbol 212 having a modifiable privilege multiplier value. For example, in one embodiment, the first reel 214 can include a reel strip 200 having one or more WILD symbols 212. During the primary game, the WILD symbol 212 includes a first multiplier value. If the trigger symbol 204 is displayed in the primary game result on the first reel 214, the gaming controller 106 detects the trigger condition 208. If the trigger condition 208 is detected, the gaming controller 106 sets the first multiplier value to the first multiplier value. The reel feature 206 of the first reel 214 is modified by replacing it with a second multiplier value different from the plier value. Further, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 replaces the WILD symbol 212 with another special symbol 210, such as a “WILD 2x” symbol 216 indicating a second multiplier value, resulting in a higher multiplier value. The player can be notified of this. The gaming controller 106 then generates a second game result that includes the first reel 214 having the “WILD 2x” symbol 216. In one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 spins the first reel 214 so that the modified reel feature 206 including the “WILD 2x” symbol 216 is visible to the player, and the reel feature of the first reel 214. The player can be notified that 206 has been modified for use in the secondary game.

  [00293] FIG. 61 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first reel strip 218 and a second reel strip 220. FIG. FIG. 62 is another schematic diagram illustrating a first reel strip 218 and a second reel strip 220 each having a modified reel feature 206. In the illustrated embodiment, the game 170 includes a first reel 214 such as a third reel 194 and a second reel 222 such as a fourth reel 196. The first reel 214 is displayed with the first reel strip 218, and the second reel 222 is displayed with the second reel strip 220. In one embodiment, the trigger condition 208 is displayed with a first trigger symbol 224 represented by the “Trigger-A” symbol shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 along with the first reel 214 in the grid 178. A second trigger symbol 226 represented by the “Trigger-B” symbol shown at 58 is defined to be displayed along with the second reel 222 on the grid 178. When the trigger condition 208 is detected, the gaming controller 106 corrects the reel feature 206 related to the first reel 214 and corrects the reel feature 206 related to the second reel 222. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the first reel 214 includes a first special symbol 228, such as a first WILD symbol 212 having a first multiplier value, for example. The second reel 222 includes a second special symbol 230, such as a second WILD symbol 212 having a second multiplier value, for example. When the trigger condition 208 is detected in the result of the primary game, the gaming controller 106 changes the first special symbol 228 having the first multiplier value to, for example, a third multiplier value different from the first multiplier value. The reel feature 206 of the first reel 214 is modified by replacing it with a third special symbol 232, such as having a “WILD 2x” symbol 216. Further, the gaming controller 106 may receive a second special symbol 230 having a second multiplier value, eg, a “WILD 4x” symbol 236 having a fourth multiplier value different from the second multiplier value. The reel feature 206 of the second reel 222 is modified by replacing it with 4 special symbols 234. In one embodiment, the third multiplier value and the fourth multiplier value are at least partially corresponding to the corresponding trigger symbols 204 that appear on the first reel 214 and the second reel 222, respectively, in the primary game result. Selected based on

  [00294] Further, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 modifies the reel feature 206 of each reel 186 based on the corresponding trigger symbol 204 that appeared in the primary game result. For example, the trigger condition 208 may be defined as the trigger symbol 204 appearing on each reel 186. Further, each reel 186 can include one or more WILD symbols 212. During game play, the first trigger symbol 224 may appear on the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194, and the second trigger symbol 226 May appear on reel 196 and fifth reel 198. The gaming controller 106 replaces the WILD symbol 212 on the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194 with a “WILD 2x” symbol 216 based on the appearance of the first trigger symbol 224. Can do. Further, the gaming controller 106 can replace the WILD symbol 212 on the fourth reel 196 and the fifth reel 198 with a “WILD 4x” symbol 236 based on the appearance of the second trigger symbol 226.

  [00295] FIG. 63 is a schematic diagram illustrating another reel strip 200, and FIG. 64 is another schematic diagram illustrating a reel strip 200 having a modified reel feature 206. FIG. In the illustrated embodiment, the reel strip 200 includes a plurality of adjacent special symbol positions 238 and a plurality of normal symbol positions 240. Each normal symbol position 240 includes a static normal symbol 242. Further, the reel strip 200 includes at least one of a series (run) 244 of consecutive special symbol positions 238 including a plurality of adjacent special symbol positions 238. In one embodiment, during each play of the game 170, the gaming controller 106 randomly selects at least one special symbol 210 from a predetermined set of special symbols 210 and selects the selected special symbol 210 for each special symbol. It can be displayed at position 238. Further details of adjacent special symbol positions that can be used in the present invention are described by Yoshimi, entitled “Gaming Machine with Runs of Consecutive Symbols”, December 9, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 299,099 (currently U.S. Pat. No. 8,096,869) filed in Japanese Patent Application.

  [00296] In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 displays the same special symbol 210 at each special symbol position 238. Alternatively, the gaming controller 106 selects a plurality of similar special symbols 210 and / or a plurality of related special symbols, such as a special symbol set included in a special symbol category, for display at each special symbol location 238. You can also For example, a predetermined special symbol set may be, for example, a shape, color, sound, item, character, background, frame, and / or any special symbol that allows the gaming controller 106 to function as described herein. Special symbol categories such as, but not limited to, categories can be included. Each special symbol category includes a plurality of special symbols having predetermined characteristics associated with the special symbol category. For example, a given special symbol set may include a shape category that includes a plurality of special symbols each having a shape associated with that shape category. The gaming controller 106 can select one or more special symbols that represent shapes within that shape category and display the selected special symbols at respective special symbol positions 238. Further, referring to FIG. 70, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 provides a plurality of adjacent special symbols 210 such that a plurality of adjacent special symbols 210 are displayed as a single image 248 extending across a plurality of adjacent special symbol positions 238. The special symbol 210 having the symbol image 246 can be displayed. In another embodiment, gaming controller 106 may select multiple special symbols 210 from the same special symbol category, with each selected special symbol 210 forming part of a single symbol image 248. When the selected special symbol 210 is displayed at each adjacent special symbol position 238, a single symbol image 248 is displayed over the adjacent special symbol position 238.

  [00297] In one embodiment, the first reel 214 may have a reel strip 200 that includes a series (run) 244 of consecutive special symbol positions 238. During the primary game, the gaming controller 106 randomly selects the first special symbol 228 and displays the selected first special symbol 228 at each of the consecutive special symbol positions 238 in the result of the primary game. Upon detecting that the trigger symbol 204 has appeared on the first reel 214, the gaming controller 106 replaces the respective first special symbol 228 with the second special symbol 230 to replace the reel feature of the first reel 214. 206 is responsively modified to generate a secondary game result that includes the first reel 214 displayed at each of the special symbol positions 238 where the second special symbol 230 continues. For example, in one embodiment, during a primary game, the gaming controller 106 uses a first reel 214 having a first special symbol 228 (represented by the “Special-A” symbol shown in FIGS. 63-70). The trigger condition may be detected when the trigger symbol 204 appears on the first reel 214 in the primary game result. The gaming controller 106 responsively modifies the first reel 214 by replacing the first special symbol 228 with the WILD symbol 212, and the first reel displayed at each special symbol position 238 where the WILD symbol 212 continues. A secondary game having 214 is played.

  [00298] Referring to FIGS. 65 and 66, in one embodiment, the first reel 214 has a first run 250 of consecutive special symbol positions 238 and a first of consecutive consecutive symbol positions 238. 2 runs 252 can be included. During the primary game, the gaming controller 106 fills each special symbol position 238 of the first sequence (run) 250 with the first special symbol 228 and each special symbol of the second sequence (run) 252. The position 238 can be filled with a second special symbol 230 represented by the “Special-B” symbol. Further, the gaming controller 106 detects a trigger condition as a result of the primary game, and each of the first special symbol 228 and the second special symbol 230 is represented by a third symbol 232 represented by a “Special-C” symbol. Can be responsively replaced to modify the reel feature 206 of the first reel 214 for use in a secondary game. In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, the gaming controller 106 replaces the first special symbol 228 with the third special symbol 232 and replaces the second special symbol 230 with the third special symbol 232. The reel feature 206 can be modified by replacing it with a fourth special symbol 234 represented by a single “guitar” image that is different from the symbol 232. Further, the gaming controller 106 can replace the first special symbol 228 and the second special symbol 230 based on the appearance of the trigger symbol 204 on the first reel 214 in the result of the primary game. For example, in one embodiment, when the first trigger symbol 224 appears on the first reel 214, the gaming controller 106 converts the first special symbol 228 and the second special symbol 230 to the third special symbol. If the second trigger symbol 226 appears on the first reel 214 in response to 232, the game controller replaces the first special symbol 228 with the third special symbol 232 and the second Can be replaced in response to a fourth special symbol 234.

  [00299] Referring to FIGS. 67 and 68, in one embodiment, the first reel 214 and the second reel 222 may each include a series (run) 244 of consecutive special symbol positions 238. In the primary game, the first reel 214 includes a first special symbol 228 displayed at each of the consecutive special symbol positions 238, and the second reel 222 is displayed at each of the consecutive special symbol positions 238. 2 special symbols 230 are included. In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 determines the primary game result when the first trigger symbol 224 is displayed on the first reel 214 and the second trigger symbol 226 is displayed on the second reel 222. Detect trigger conditions. Upon detecting the trigger condition 208, the gaming machine 100 replaces the first special symbol 228 of each first reel 214 with the third special symbol 232, and replaces the second special symbol 230 with “Special” in FIG. 68. The reel feature 206 of the first reel 214 and the second reel 222 is modified for use in the secondary game by replacing with a fourth special symbol 234 represented by “−D”.

  [00300] In another embodiment, during the primary game, the first reel 214 and the second reel 222 are each a first sequence of consecutive special symbol positions 238 filled with first special symbols 228. (Run) 250 and a second series (run) 252 of consecutive special symbol positions 238 filled with second special symbol 230. Upon detecting a trigger condition as a result of the primary game including the first trigger symbol 224 displayed on the first reel 214 and the second trigger symbol 226 displayed on the second reel 222, the gaming controller 106 detects the first trigger symbol 224. The first reel 214 is modified to display a third special symbol 232 at each special symbol position 238 on the first reel, and the second reel 222 is modified to represent each special symbol on the second reel. A fourth special symbol 234 is displayed at position 238.

  [00301] FIG. 71 is another schematic diagram illustrating the gaming machine 100. FIG. 58 and 71, in one embodiment, the gaming machine 100 modifies the reel feature 206 of each reel displaying a corresponding trigger symbol 204 in the primary game result. In addition, the gaming controller 106 detects the appearance of the trigger symbol 204 on one or more reels 186, responsively modifies the corresponding reel 186, and the same game symbol 176 corresponds to the corresponding symbol during play of the secondary game. The display of each game symbol 176 on the corresponding reel 186 is synchronized so that it appears at the position 202. For example, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 may detect that the first trigger symbol 224 appears on the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194 in the primary game result. is there. During the play of the secondary game, the gaming controller 106 causes the same game symbol 176 to be displayed at the same symbol position 202 during each rotation of the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194. The first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194 are synchronized so that the same game symbol 176 is displayed at the same symbol position 202 in the display grid 178. Then, each of the second reel 192 and the third reel 194 is stopped. Further, the gaming controller 106 allows the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 186 so that the player can visually recognize the game symbol 176 synchronized when each reel 186 rotates in the grid 178. The reel 194 can be rotated.

  [00302] In another embodiment, during a primary game result, the gaming controller 106 may receive a first set 254 of reels 186, such as a first reel 190, a second reel 192, and a third reel 194, for example. , Detecting the appearance of the first trigger symbol 224 and detecting the appearance of the second trigger symbol 226 on the second set 256 of reels 186, such as the fourth reel 196 and the fifth reel 198, for example. can do. The gaming controller 106 responsively synchronizes each reel 186 included in the first set 254 such that the same game symbol 176 is displayed at the same symbol position 202 of each reel 186 in the first set 254. The reels 186 included in the second set 256 can be synchronized such that the same game symbol 176 is displayed at the same symbol position 202 of each reel 186 of the second set 256.

  [00303] FIG. 72 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary gaming system 300. As shown in FIG. The game system 300 includes a system controller 302 and one or more game devices 304 connected to the system controller 302. In one embodiment, the game device 304 includes the gaming machine 100. In another embodiment, the gaming device 304 may be a personal computer, laptop, mobile phone, smartphone, tablet computer, personal data assistant, and / or player connected to the system controller 302 to play the game 170. Any suitable computing device that enables it may be mentioned.

  [00304] In the illustrated embodiment, the system controller 302 is configured to perform all the functions of the gaming controller 106 described herein. The system controller 302 communicates with each game device 304 to play the game 170 on each game device 304 based on the user selection input received from each game device 304. In the illustrated embodiment, the system controller 302 creates a separate instance of the game 170 at each game device 304 so that each player associated with the game device 304 can play a separate instance of the game 170 simultaneously. Run.

  [00305] Referring to FIG. 57, in the illustrated embodiment, the system controller 302 displays the game 170 on at least one of the game devices 304. In addition, the system controller 302 starts a primary game in response to a user selection input and each reel 186 so that the game symbol 176 is visible in the display grid 178 when the reel 186 spins in the grid 178. Spins in response. The system controller 302 randomly determines the result 172 of the primary game, stops each reel 186 in response, displays the primary game result 172 on the display grid 178, and the first privilege based on the result of the primary game To the player. The system controller 302 detects the trigger condition in the primary game result and responsively modifies the reel feature 206 of the reel strip 200 associated with the reel 186 for use in the secondary game. During the play of the secondary game, the system controller 302 generates a result of the secondary game including the corrected reel strip 200 and displays the generated secondary game result on the display grid.

  [00306] In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming machine 100 and the system controller 302 are connected in communication with a local area network (LAN) 306. Alternatively, the gaming machine 100 and the system controller 302 may be connected via a network such as an Internet link, an intranet, a WAN, a dial-in connection, a cable modem, a wireless modem, and / or an ISDN line. In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming system 300 includes four gaming machines 100, and in one embodiment as shown in FIG. 72, these gaming machines 100 are arranged as banks 308, ie, collectively adjacent. Arranged. However, the game system 300 may include any number of gaming machines 100, and these gaming machines 100 can be arranged in any shape, such as arranged in a circle or along a curved arc. Note that it may also be located in separate areas on one floor of the casino and / or in separate gaming facilities, such as in different casinos. Furthermore, an additional group of gaming machines 100 can be connected to the system controller 302. Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the game system 300 can also include a central display 310 that is connected to the system controller 302 and displays games played on one or more of the gaming machines 100.

  [00307] In one embodiment, the system controller 302 may be implemented by one of the gaming controllers 106 associated with the gaming machine 100. In yet another embodiment, the system controller 302 may be located remotely from the gaming machine 100 or may be located in one of the gaming machine cabinet mechanisms 108 (shown in FIG. 55). Also good.

  [00308] In one embodiment, the system controller 302 determines whether a bonus trigger event occurs in the result of a game being played on one or more of the gaming machines 100, and the bonus trigger event occurs. If present, a bonus game such as the game 170 can be displayed on the central display 310, for example. Alternatively, the system controller 302 can display the game 170 on the one or more gaming machines 100 based on one or more bonus trigger events occurring in the game being played on the gaming machine 100. . The bonus trigger event may be that a predetermined symbol and / or a predetermined symbol combination appears in the game result.

  [00309] FIG. 73 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 400 for providing a slot game to a player. In the illustrated embodiment, the method 400 allows the player to bet on the game, starting 402 the primary game, randomly determining the outcome of the primary game, and responsively stopping the reels. A step 404 for displaying the result of the primary game, and a step 406 for giving the player a first privilege based on the result of the primary game. The method 400 includes a step 408 of detecting whether a trigger condition occurs in the result of the primary game, a step 410 responsively modifying a reel feature of the reel strip on at least one reel, and a modified reel strip. Including a step 412 of generating a result of the secondary game including, and a step 414 of granting a second privilege to the player based on the secondary game result.

  [00310] In one embodiment, the method 400 includes replacing the first symbol multiplier value with a second symbol multiplier value that is different from the first multiplier value to modify the reel feature 416. Can be included. Further, the method 400 modifies the reel feature of at least one reel by replacing each first special symbol displayed in a sequence of consecutive symbol positions with a second special symbol. Can be included. In addition, the method 400 replaces each special symbol that fills the first sequence (run) and second sequence (run) of consecutive symbol positions with another special symbol so that at least one reel's A step 420 of modifying the reel feature may be included.

  [00311] FIGS. 74 to 78 are diagrams showing a graphic display of the game 170 shown in FIG. 57 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is configured to display a first game 170 including a primary game and a secondary game to the player on the display 102. The gaming controller 106 randomly determines the result of the primary game, spins and stops the reel 186 in response, displays the primary game result 172 on the display grid 178, and receives the first privilege according to the primary game result 172. Give to the player. The gaming controller 106 also detects whether a trigger condition 208 is displayed with the primary game result 172 and responsively corrects the reel feature 206 of one or more reels 186 in response to the trigger condition 208. In the illustrated embodiment, the trigger condition 208 is defined as the occurrence of one or more trigger graphics 260 that are displayed with the primary game result 172.

  [00312] For example, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 detects whether the trigger graphics 260 is displayed with the primary game result 172, and at least the trigger graphics 260 is displayed in the primary game result 172. It is determined whether or not it is attached to one reel 186. The gaming controller 106 identifies the reel 186 corresponding to the displayed trigger graphics 260 and responsively modifies the reel feature 206 of the reel strip 200 associated with each identified reel 186. The gaming controller 106 also generates a result of the secondary game including each of the corrected reel strips 200 and gives the player a second privilege based on the secondary game result. In one embodiment, the trigger graphics 260 can be displayed before the reel 186 is spun and the primary game result 172 is displayed. In another embodiment, the trigger graphics 260 may be displayed simultaneously with the display of the primary game result 172, or may be displayed after the reel 186 is stopped and the primary game result 172 is displayed.

  [00313] In the illustrated embodiment, the trigger graphics 260 shows one or more reels 186. The gaming controller 106 displays the trigger graphics 260 to notify the player that one or more corresponding reels 186 will be displayed with the modified reel feature 206 during subsequent secondary games. Configured. For example, in one embodiment, the trigger graphics 260 can be positioned relative to the corresponding reel row 184. In one embodiment, trigger graphics 260 may include an image of text. In another embodiment, the trigger graphics 260 may include a trigger symbol, such as the trigger symbol 204, a game symbol, a special symbol, an image, and / or a shape, color, sound, item, character, background, frame, and / or, for example. It may include a symbol such as any image that notifies the player that the corresponding reel 186 may include a reel feature 206 that has been modified during the current game and / or subsequent games.

  [00314] In one embodiment, trigger graphics 260 may be associated with multiple reels 186. The gaming controller 106 determines each reel 186 associated with the trigger graphics 260 and is configured to responsively modify the reel feature 206 of each associated reel 186 for use in a secondary game. Can do. For example, as shown in FIG. 74, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 detects the appearance of the trigger graphics 260 displayed in the primary game result 172, and the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and The trigger graphics 260 associated with the third reel 194 can be determined. The gaming controller 106 responsively corrects the reel feature 206 on the first reel 190, the second reel 192, and the third reel 194 and uses the corrected reel feature 206 to generate a secondary game result. can do.

  [00315] In one embodiment, the trigger condition 208 may include a plurality of trigger graphics 260 displayed with the primary game result 172. For example, as shown in FIG. 74 and FIG. 75, the trigger condition 208 includes a first trigger graphic 262 represented by “Trigger Graphics-A” and a second trigger represented by “Trigger Graphics-B”. Graphics 264. In one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 can determine the first trigger graphics 262 associated with the first reel 214 and the second trigger graphics 264 associated with the second reel 222. . When the trigger condition 208 is determined, the gaming controller 106 corrects the reel feature 206 related to the first reel 214 and corrects the reel feature 206 related to the second reel 222. Further, the modified reel feature 206 of the first reel 214 may be different from the modified reel feature 206 of the second reel 222. In another embodiment, the gaming controller 106 detects the appearance of the first trigger graphics 262 in the primary game result 172 and determines the first set 266 of reels 186 accompanied by the first trigger graphics 262. can do. Similarly, the gaming controller 106 may detect the appearance of the second trigger graphics 264 in the primary game result 172 and determine the second set 268 of reels 186 accompanied by the second trigger graphics 264. it can. Upon detecting the trigger condition 208, the gaming controller 106 modifies the reel feature 206 for each reel included in the first set 266 and changes the reel feature 206 for each reel 186 included in the second set 268. It can be corrected. Further, the modified reel feature 206 associated with the first set 266 may be different from the modified reel feature 206 associated with the second set 268.

  [00316] In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 is configured to randomly determine whether the trigger graphics 260 is displayed with the primary game result 172 or not. For example, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 can select a first random number from the set of random numbers and associate the first random number with the trigger condition 208. During each play of the game 170, the gaming controller 106 selects a second random number during the primary game and trigger graphics along with the primary game result 172 if the first random number matches the second random number. 260 can be displayed. The gaming controller 106 can also randomly determine the reel 186 associated with the trigger graphics 260. For example, in one embodiment, gaming controller 106 may select a random number associated with one or more of reels 186 and determine each reel 186 associated with trigger graphics 260 according to the selected random number. it can. More particularly, the gaming controller 106 may determine each selected random number that matches a first random number associated with the trigger graphics 260 and associate the trigger graphics 260 with each matched reel 186. it can.

  [00317] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 76, the trigger graphics 260 may include a reel frame 270 that is displayed with one or more reels 186 with the trigger graphics 260 associated therewith. For example, the gaming controller 106 displays the primary game result 172, detects the trigger condition 208 associated with the primary game result 172, identifies the reel 186 associated with the trigger condition 208, and trigger graphics 260 along with the associated reel 186. Can be displayed to notify the player of the associated reel 186. In one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 can display the reel frame 270 to extend around each of the identified reels 186 displayed in the display area 174. In another embodiment, the reel frame 270 may extend across each cell 180 displayed with each identified reel 186. In one embodiment, the reel frame 270 can be displayed with a symbol image, such as the symbol image 248, for example. In another embodiment, the reel frame 270 may be partially transparent so that the underlying game symbol 176 is visible through the reel frame 270. Alternatively, the reel frame 270 can be made opaque to cover up the game symbol 176 below it.

  [00318] Referring to FIG. 75, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 displays the generated game result 172 in the first display area 272, and the trigger condition 208 is different from the first display area 272. Two display areas 274 can be displayed. More specifically, the gaming controller 106 can display the plurality of reels 186 in the first display area 272 and display the respective trigger graphics 260 in the second display area 274. The gaming controller 106 also displays each trigger graphic 260 in a position corresponding to each reel 186 associated with the trigger graphic 260 and the reel 186 has been modified as a result of the detected trigger condition 208. The player can be notified of this. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 75, the second display area 274 is located at a first position 276 that is oriented above the first display area 272 and / or below the first display area 272. An oriented second position 278 can be displayed. In another embodiment, the gaming controller 106 may display the first portion of the trigger graphics 260 at the first location 276 and the second portion of the trigger graphics 260 at the second location 278. it can. Further, the gaming controller 106 may display the first trigger graphics 262 at the first location 276 and the second trigger graphics 264 at the second location 278.

  [00319] Referring to FIGS. 77 and 78, in one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 displays a first game 280 including a primary game and a secondary game displayed with a plurality of first reels 282, and a plurality of games are displayed. The second game 284 including the second reel 286 can be displayed. The second game 284 is used to detect a trigger condition 208 associated with the first game 280. Each second reel 286 is associated with at least one corresponding first reel 282. For example, in one embodiment, each second reel 286 is positioned relative to the corresponding row 184 of each first reel 282. In the illustrated embodiment, the second game 284 includes a plurality of video slot reels. In another embodiment, the second game 284 may include multiple mechanical reels (not shown). Each second reel 286 is displayed in a corresponding cell 180 and includes a plurality of game symbols 176 that include at least one trigger graphic 260, such as, for example, trigger symbol 204. More specifically, each second reel 286 spins and stops to display a single game symbol 176 in the corresponding cell 180, and the second reel 286 stops and results in the second game. Configured to display. In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIG. 77, the first game 280 is displayed in the first display area 272 and the second game 284 is displayed in the second display area 274. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 78, the first game 280 is displayed on the first display 144 and the second game 284 is displayed on the second display 146.

  [00320] In the illustrated embodiment, the gaming controller 106 determines the primary game result 172 of the first game 280, spins and stops the first reel 282, and displays the primary game result 172. The gaming controller 106 also randomly determines the result 288 of the second game 284, spins and stops the plurality of second reels 286, and displays the result 288 of the second game. The gaming controller 106 detects the trigger condition 208 according to the result 288 of the second game, and responsively corrects the reel feature 206 of the corresponding first reel 282 according to the detected trigger condition 208. For example, in one embodiment, the game controller detects the appearance of trigger graphics 260 on each of the second reels 286 and each corresponding to each second reel 286 displayed on the trigger graphics 260. The reel feature 206 of the first reel 282 is responsively modified. The gaming controller 106 also determines the outcome of the secondary game of the first game 280 having the modified reel feature 206, spins and stops the first reel 282, and the secondary game along with the modified first reel 282. You can also display the results.

  [00321] In one embodiment, the gaming controller 106 may display the second game result 288 simultaneously with the primary game result 172. In another embodiment, the gaming controller 106 may display the second game result 288 before or after displaying the primary game result 172.

  [00322] In one embodiment, each second reel 286 can include a first trigger symbol 224 and a second trigger symbol 226. The gaming controller 106 results in a second game that includes at least one second reel 286 that displays the first trigger symbol 224 and at least one other second reel 286 that displays the second trigger symbol 226. 288 can be determined randomly. Upon detecting that the trigger condition 208 is displayed in the second game result 288, the gaming controller 106 identifies the first reel 282 corresponding to the first trigger symbol 224 and the first trigger symbol 224. The reel feature 206 of each first reel 282 associated with can be modified. Similarly, the gaming controller 106 identifies the first reel 282 corresponding to the second trigger symbol 226 and modifies the reel feature 206 of each first reel 282 associated with the second trigger symbol 226. You can also.

  [00323] FIG. 79 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 500 for causing a player to play on gaming machine 100. FIG. In the illustrated embodiment, the method 500 includes a step 502 that allows a player to place a bet on a first game, including a primary game and a secondary game, and randomly determines a result of the primary game and responsively reels the reels. It includes a step 504 of spinning and stopping to display the result of the primary game, and a step 506 of giving the first privilege to the player based on the result of the primary game. The method also includes detecting 508 whether the trigger graphics are displayed with the primary game result and associated with at least one reel, and modifying the reel feature of the reel strip on this reel 510. And a step 512 for generating a result of the secondary game including the modified reel strip, and a step 514 for giving the player a second privilege based on the result of the secondary game.

  [00324] In one embodiment, the method 500 can further include determining each reel having trigger graphics and responsively modifying a reel feature associated with each determined reel. . The method 500 may further include displaying a plurality of reels in the first display area and displaying the trigger graphics in a second display area different from the first display area. .

  [00325] In another embodiment, the method 500 includes displaying a first game that includes a plurality of first reels and displaying a second game that includes a plurality of second reels. be able to. The method 500 includes: randomly determining a second game result; spinning and stopping a plurality of second reels to display a second game result; and a second game result. Detecting the appearance of trigger graphics on each of the included second reels, and each first reel corresponding to each second reel displayed with the trigger graphics as a result of the second game. Responsively modifying a reel feature of the reel. Furthermore, the method 500 includes displaying the first game in the first display area and displaying the second game in a second display area different from the first display area. it can.

  [00326] Exemplary technical effects of the methods, systems, and apparatus described herein include: (a) a plurality of symbol positions and a plurality of game symbols displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position. Displaying a game including a plurality of reels each having a reel strip including, (b) allowing a player to bet on a game including a primary game and a secondary game, (c) starting a primary game, Spinning the reel in response, (d) randomly determining the result of the primary game, stopping the reel in response and displaying the result of the primary game, the result of the primary game being displayed in the grid, spinning That the playing reel is visible in the grid during game play, (e) based on the primary game result Granting a first privilege to a player; (f) detecting whether a trigger condition has occurred in the primary game result, and the trigger condition is at least one reel of the plurality of reels in the primary game result; (G) a secondary game that includes a modified reel strip, responsively modifying the reel feature of the reel strip over the at least one reel described above. And (h) at least one of giving a second privilege to the player based on the secondary game result.

  [00327] The systems, apparatus, and methods described above overcome at least some shortcomings of known gaming machines by providing a gaming machine that modifies the reel features of the reels for use in subsequent games. . More specifically, the gaming machine generates and displays a primary game result, detects whether a trigger condition occurs in the primary game result, and responsively corrects the reel feature of the reel strip on the reel. To generate a result of the secondary game including the corrected reel strip. By providing a gaming machine that corrects a reel feature used in a bonus game, a player who achieves a prize during the bonus game has a higher expectation, and the fun of the game increases. Thus, the time for the game facility customer to play the game increases.

  [00328] The foregoing has described in detail exemplary embodiments of gaming machines, gaming systems, and methods that allow players to play on gaming machines. Gaming machines, game systems, and methods are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and components of gaming machines, game systems, and / or methods are not limited to those described herein. These components and / or steps can be used independently of each other. For example, the gaming machine can be used in combination with other gaming systems and methods, and is not limited to implementation on the gaming machine described herein. The exemplary embodiments can also be implemented and utilized in connection with many other game system applications.

  [00329] A controller, computing device, or computer as described herein comprises at least one or more processors or processing units and a system memory. The controller typically also includes at least some form of computer readable media. For purposes of illustration and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable implemented in any method or technique that enables storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Impossible media may be included. Communication media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. Those skilled in the art will be familiar with the modulated data signal, which has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information therein. Any combination of the above is also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

  [00330] The order of execution or execution of operations in the embodiments of the invention illustrated and described herein is not required unless otherwise specified. That is, the operations described herein can be performed in any order unless otherwise specified, and embodiments of the invention include more or fewer operations than the embodiments disclosed herein. Also good. For example, it is contemplated that performing or performing a particular operation before another operation, concurrently with another operation, or after another operation is within the scope of aspects of the invention.

  [00331] In some embodiments, a processor as described herein includes a system and microcontroller, reduced instruction set circuit (RISC), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic circuit (PLC). And any other programmable system such as any other circuit or processor capable of performing the functions described herein. The above examples are exemplary only, and are therefore not intended to limit in any way the definition and / or meaning of the term “processor”.

  [00332] In some embodiments, databases as described herein include hierarchical databases, relational databases, flat file databases, object relational databases, object oriented databases, and any other computer system. Any data collection is included, such as a stored collection or a structured collection of data. The above examples are exemplary only, and are therefore not intended to limit in any way the definition and / or meaning of the term “database”. Examples of databases include, but are not limited to, Oracle (registered trademark) Database, MySQL, IBM (registered trademark) DB2, Microsoft (registered trademark) SQL Server, Sybase (registered trademark), and PostgreSQL. Do not mean. However, any database that enables the systems and methods described herein can be used. (Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation of Redwood Shores, Calif., IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of Armonk, New York, USA, and Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Washington, USA. (Sybase is a registered trademark of Sybase, Dublin, Calif.)

  [00333] As used herein, one of ordinary skill in the art will practice the invention, including to disclose the invention and to make and use any apparatus or system and perform any incorporated methods. In order to make it possible to do so, an example including the best mode is used. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Other aspects and features of the present invention can be obtained from a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. The invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described within the scope of the appended claims. It should also be noted that the steps and / or functions recited in the appended claims are not limited to any particular order of operation, although their order is recited in the claims.

  [00334] Although certain features of various embodiments of the invention may be shown in some drawings and not in others, this is merely a matter of convenience. . In accordance with the principles of the invention, any feature shown in one drawing may be referenced and / or claimed in combination with any feature shown in any other drawing.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine, 2 ... Chassis, 3 ... Front panel, 7 ... Symbol display part, 10 ... Medal insertion port, 10a ... Medal return button, 11 ... Start lever, 15 ... Medal payout port, 16 ... Medal tray, 17 ... Game effect indicator, 18 ... Bonus game indicator, 20 ... Lamp, 21 ... Reserved medal insertion button, 22 ... Reserved medal insertion button, 23 ... Medal accumulated number display unit, 24 ... Wind state number display unit, 25 ... Medal payout Number display part, 26 ... Dispensing button, 27 ... Locking mechanism, 28 ... Label

Claims (20)

A display including a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and displaying a game in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position;
Connected to the display,
The first game including primary games and secondary games displayed to the player in the Display Lee,
Randomly determining the result of the primary game, spin and stop the reel in response to display the result of the primary game in a grid, the spinning reel is displayed in the first display area, Visible in the grid during the game play,
A first privilege is given to the player based on the result of the primary game;
Detecting whether or not a trigger graphic associated with one reel set is displayed in a second display area different from the first display area as a result of the primary game;
Before SL in response to correct the reel feature of each reel strip according to each reel of said one reel set that is attached to the trigger graphics, the modified selects game symbols at random from said plurality of symbols And displaying the selected game symbol at at least one symbol position of each reel strip on each reel of the one reel set,
Generating a result of the secondary game including the modified reel strip;
Spinning the plurality of reels so that the selected game symbol is visible to the player when the reel is spinning, stopping the plurality of reels, and displaying the result of the secondary game;
A gaming machine comprising: a display controller that gives the player a second privilege based on the result of the secondary game. The controller is
Detecting first trigger graphics associated with the first reel set and second trigger graphics associated with the second reel set;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a reel feature applied to each reel of the first and second reel sets is responsively modified in accordance with the first and second trigger graphics.   The controller corrects the reel features of the first and second reel sets such that the corrected reel features of the first reel set are different from the corrected reel features of the second reel set. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2.   The controller displays the second display area at at least one of a first position above the first display area and a second position below the first display area. The gaming machine described in.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the trigger graphics includes a reel frame displayed together with the reel set. The first game includes a plurality of first reels;
The controller is
A plurality of second reels, each of the plurality of second reels being associated with at least one corresponding reel, each second reel having a second game displayed with at least one trigger graphic; Display
Randomly determining a result of the second game, spinning and stopping the plurality of second reels to display the result of the second game;
Detecting the appearance of the trigger graphics on each of the second reels included in the result of the second game;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a reel feature of each first reel corresponding to each second reel displayed with the trigger graphics as a result of the second game is responsively modified.   The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the controller displays the result of the second game simultaneously with the result of the primary game. A first display;
A second display,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the controller displays the first game using the first display and displays the second game using the second display. A method of providing a player with a slot game including a plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, each symbol position having a plurality of symbols displayed in a predetermined order. ,
Allowing the player to bet on a first game including a primary game and a secondary game;
Randomly determining the result of the primary game, spin and stop the reel in response to display the result of the primary game in a grid, the spinning reel is displayed in the first display area, Being visible in the grid during play of the game;
Granting a first privilege to the player based on a result of the primary game;
Detecting whether a trigger graphic associated with one reel set is displayed in a second display area different from the first display area as a result of the primary game;
Comprising the steps of: responsively modify the reel feature reel strip according to each reel of said one reel sets accompanying the prior SL trigger graphics, random selecting the game symbol from the plurality of symbols, and Displaying the selected game symbol at at least one symbol position of each reel strip on each reel of the one reel set;
Generating a result of the secondary game including the modified reel strip;
Spinning the plurality of reels so that the selected game symbol is visible to the player when the reels are spinning, stopping the plurality of reels, and displaying the result of the secondary game; ,
Providing a second privilege to the player based on the result of the secondary game. Detecting first trigger graphics associated with the first reel set and second trigger graphics associated with the second reel set ;
10. Reactively modifying reel features on respective reels of the first and second reel sets in response to the first and second trigger graphics. .   And revising the reel features of the first and second reel sets so that the reel features of the first reel set after modification are different from the reel features of the second reel set after modification. 10. The method according to 10.   The method of claim 9, wherein the trigger graphics include a reel frame displayed with the reel set. The first game includes a plurality of first reels,
A plurality of second reels, each of the plurality of second reels being associated with at least one corresponding reel, each second reel having a second game displayed with at least one trigger graphic; Steps to display;
Randomly determining a result of the second game, spinning and stopping the plurality of second reels, and displaying the result of the second game;
Detecting the appearance of the trigger graphics on each of the second reels included in the result of the second game;
10. Reactively modifying the reel feature of each first reel corresponding to each second reel displayed with the trigger graphics in the second game result. Method. The gaming machine includes a first display and a second display,
Displaying the first game using the first display;
14. The method of claim 13, comprising displaying the second game using the second display. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media having computer-executable instructions implemented thereon, wherein the computer-executable instructions are transmitted to the processor when the computer-executable instructions are executed by at least one processor. ,
A plurality of reels, each reel having a reel strip including a plurality of symbol positions, and a first game in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order at each symbol position is displayed on the display; The first game includes a primary game and a secondary game,
Randomly determine the result of the primary game, spin and stop the reel in response to display the result of the primary game in a grid, and the spinning reel is displayed in the first display area, Visible in the grid during the game play,
Based on the result of the primary game, the player is given a first privilege,
Detecting whether or not a trigger graphic associated with one reel set is displayed in a second display area different from the first display area as a result of the primary game;
Responsively modifying a reel feature of a reel strip on each reel of the one reel set associated with the trigger graphics, the modification randomly selecting a game symbol from the plurality of symbols; And displaying the selected game symbol at at least one symbol position on each reel strip on each reel of the one reel set,
Generating a result of the secondary game including the modified reel strip;
Spinning the plurality of reels so that the selected game symbol is visible to the player when the reel is spinning, stopping the plurality of reels, and displaying the result of the secondary game;
One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media that cause the player to give a second privilege based on the result of the secondary game. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by at least one processor, the computer-executable instructions are
Detecting the first trigger graphics associated with the first reel set and the second trigger graphics associated with the second reel set;
The one or more non-transitory of claim 15 responsively modifying a reel feature on each of the first and second reels in response to the first and second trigger graphics. Computer-readable storage medium. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by at least one processor, the computer-executable instructions are
The reel feature of the first and second reel sets is modified so that the reel feature of the first reel set after modification is different from the reel feature of the second reel set after modification. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media.   The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 15, wherein the trigger graphics include a reel frame that is displayed with the reel set. The first game includes a plurality of first reels, and the computer executable instructions are sent to the processor,
A plurality of second reels, each of the plurality of second reels being associated with at least one corresponding reel, each second reel having a second game displayed with at least one trigger graphic; Display
Randomly determining the result of the second game, spinning and stopping the plurality of second reels to display the result of the second game,
Detecting the appearance of the trigger graphics on each of the second reels included in the result of the second game;
The one or more non-returns of claim 15, wherein the reel feature of each first reel corresponding to each second reel displayed with the trigger graphics in a result of the second game is responsively modified. A temporary computer-readable storage medium. The gaming machine includes a first display and a second display,
The computer-executable instructions on the processor;
Displaying the first game using the first display;
The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 19, wherein the second game is displayed using the second display.