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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2007
Sakiko Kojima, Tokyo, JP;
Sakiko Kojima, Tokyo, JP;
Universal Entertainment Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A slot machine includes a symbol displaying device, a start switch, a display, and a controller. The controller is configured to implement a process including: (a) controlling the symbol displaying device; (b) determining whether or not symbols displayed in the symbol displaying device is entitled to a bonus game; (c) controlling a transition from a basic game to the bonus game if the controller determines that the symbols are entitled to the bonus game; (d) controlling the display to operate as a touch panel; and (e) executing a lottery to select one of first and second bonus game items with a selectable element selected by the player via the touch panel. The controller controls the payout given to the player according to the bonus game item selected in the lottery.