Slot machine

Abstract

A slot machine includes a symbol display device, a symbol controller, a game start device, a first lottery device, a game controller, and a switch device. When the game start device receives a signal indicative of an instruction for starting a game from a player, the first lottery device executes a lottery so as to determine the symbols to be displayed in the symbol display device. The game controller executes the game. When the symbols are displayed statically, the switch device receives a signal indicative of a selection of symbols to be replaced with a wild symbol. When the second lottery device determines activation of the switch device, the game controller replaces the symbols with the wild symbol to determine an award.

Description

[0001] This application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-140866, filed on 19 May 2006, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to a slot machine. More particularly, it relates to a slot machine which provides a player with a chance to select a reel at rest, for which symbols are replaced with a wild symbol when all the reels come to rest. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] There has long been a demand to design a slot machine that not only allows a player to find a game of amusement to be more enjoyable, but also increases a player's expectation of the outcome of a game. For example, Patent Document No. 1 discloses a slot machine which is designed in an effort to meet this demand. [0006] When a game is initiated, the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document No. 1 carries out a variable display mode in which the slot machine co...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a slot machine that allows players to find a game more attractive and to have higher expectations. It achieves this by giving players the chance to select symbols that will be replaced with a wild symbol, which increases the final combination of symbols that are entitled to an award. The slot machine includes a symbol display device, a symbol controller, a game start device, a first lottery device, a second lottery device, a game controller, a display window, an image display device, a device for activating a touch mode for the image display device, and a symbol replacement device. The player can select the symbols to be replaced with the wild symbol, and the game controller will replace the symbols accordingly to determine an award. The invention also includes a second lottery device that determines whether or not to activate the touch mode. Overall, the slot machine allows players to have more control and engagement with the game, increasing their likelihood of winning.

Problems solved by technology

Because the slot machine does not sufficiently encourage the player to participate aggressively in a game or provide chances to feel involved in the development of the game, the slot machine is not successful in motivating the player to be absorbed in enjoying the game.

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