JP2002018048A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enhancing the interest of a game player. SOLUTION: This game machine 10 is provided with a control device 20 for controlling the game machine 10. The control device 20 has a main control part 30 for controlling a game and a sub-control part 40 for receiving a signal from the main control part 30 to control the performance. The main control part 30 and the sub-control part 40 are provided with a respectively independent CPU. The main control part 30 is provided with a drawing means 32 for holding the draw for progress of a game. The sub-control part 40 is provided with a performance pattern select means 41 for selecting one performance pattern from predetermined plural performance patterns and a performance executing means 46 for executing the selected performance pattern selected by the performance pattern select means 41.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine, and more particularly to an effect such as delaying the rotation of a rotary reel when a lottery result by a lottery means is a specific winning. It relates to a gaming machine to be performed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines have been provided. For example, there is provided a gaming machine which performs an effect such as delaying the stop of the rotation of a spinning reel when a lottery result by a lottery means becomes a specific winning.

Also, instead of delaying the rotation of the spinning reel, for example, a game machine that flashes a notification lamp, delays the rotation start sound of the rotation reel, or delays the rotation stop sound of the rotation reel is also provided. Have been.

[0004]

However, the effect of the conventional gaming machine is that the pattern of the effect is only to delay the stop of the rotation of the spinning reel or only to delay the rotation start sound of the spinning reel. Since it was relatively monotonous, it was enough to inform the lottery result, but not enough to enhance the gameability.

[0005] In addition, the delay of the rotation stop of the rotating reel, the blinking of the notification lamp, the delay of the rotation start sound of the rotating reel,
If an attempt is made to execute an effect of a relatively complicated pattern that combines the delay of the rotation stop sound of the spinning reel, the main control unit of the control device may be overloaded. Therefore, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention enables a plurality of effect patterns to be executed, and controls the sub-control unit of the control device so that the main effect of the control device is achieved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming performance while not burdening the control unit.

The invention described in claim 2 of the present invention enables execution of a plurality of effect patterns, including an option of not executing an effect, and controls the effect in a sub-control unit of a control device. By doing so,
While not burdening the main controller of the control device,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming characteristics.

[0007] Further, the invention described in claim 3 of the present invention provides, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the selection of an effect pattern is started when a lottery result is input to a sub control unit, thereby further increasing the interest of the player. In the present invention, the invention described in claim 4 is:
In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3, a gaming machine which further enhances the interest of the player by starting the selection of the effect pattern even when the lottery result is lost. The purpose is to provide.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the objects of the first to fourth aspects, selection of an effect pattern is started when a predetermined number of games are played. By doing so, it is an object to provide a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player. The invention described in claim 6 of the present invention is:
In addition to the object of the invention described in claims 1 to 5, there is provided a gaming machine which further enhances the interest of a player by selecting an effect pattern by lottery using random numbers. With the goal.

[0009] In the invention according to claim 7 of the present invention, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 6, by providing an effect pattern table for each lottery result, the interest of the player is further enhanced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can be enhanced.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems (Claim 1) In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: a rotating reel (71) having a plurality of symbols displayed on its periphery;
A game machine (10) including a control device (20) for controlling the game machine (10), wherein the control device (20) includes a main control unit (30) for controlling a game, This main controller (3
0), and a sub-control unit (40) for controlling the production by receiving the signal from the main control unit (30) and the sub-control unit (40). The main control unit (30) includes lottery means (32) for performing a lottery for advancing a game, and the sub-control unit (40) selects one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns. An effect pattern selecting means (41) for selecting, and an effect executing means (46) for executing the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means (41) are provided. From the control unit (30) to the sub-control unit (40)
Characterized by being started upon input of a predetermined signal to

Here, the "gaming machine (10)" is, for example,
Refers to gaming machines (10) such as slot machines and pachinko machines.
The “control device (20)” refers to a device for controlling the gaming machine (10). The control device (20) includes a “main control unit (30)” for controlling a game, and the main control unit (3).
And a “sub-controller (40)” for controlling the effect by receiving the signal from 0).

That is, the main control unit (30) includes a “main board”
Etc., and the sub-control unit (40)
This is called a “sub-substrate”. Further, the main control unit (30) and the sub control unit (40) include independent CPUs. That is, the CP included in the main control unit (30)
U is called a “main CPU” or the like, and the CPU included in the sub control unit (40) is a “sub CPU”.
And so on.

The main control unit (30) and the sub control unit (40)
Includes, for example, a RAM and a ROM in addition to the CPU, thereby functioning as independent microcomputers. The "lottery means (32)" refers to means for performing a lottery. The lottery means (32) is a main control unit (30) of the control device (20).
Is provided.

More specifically, the lottery means (32) includes, for example, a random number for generating a random number for lottery by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the main control unit (30). Generating means (33), random number extracting means (34) for extracting random numbers generated by the random number generating means (33), and a lottery table in which a plurality of lottery results are determined in advance at a predetermined ratio. (35) and a lottery judging means (36) for judging the lottery result by comparing the random number extracted by the random number extracting means for lottery (34) with the lottery table (35). it can.

The lottery results include, for example, a specific game win (RB win), a specific introduction game win (BB win),
The first small role winning, the second small role winning, the third small role winning, the replay winning, or a loss can be determined. Also,
The "effect pattern selecting means (41)" refers to means for selecting one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns determined in advance.

The effect pattern selecting means (41) is provided in the sub-control section (40) of the control device (20). More specifically, the effect pattern selecting means (41) stores, for example, a predetermined program on a ROM provided in the sub-control unit (40), thereby selecting a random number for generating a random number for effect pattern selection. Random number generation means (42), selection random number extraction means (43) for extracting random numbers generated by the selection random number generation means (42), and an effect in which a plurality of effect patterns are determined in advance at a predetermined ratio Pattern table (44)
And an effect pattern determining means (45) for determining an effect pattern by comparing the random number extracted by the selection random number extracting means (43) with the effect pattern table (44). .

[0017] The "effect pattern" includes, for example, a rotating reel (71) for blinking a notification lamp (90).
The start of rotation of the reel, delay of the rotation of the rotation reel (71), delay of the rotation start sound of the rotation reel (71), or delay of the rotation stop sound of the rotation reel (71). it can. Further, in addition to these modes, the effect patterns include, for example, blinking of the notification lamp (90), delay of rotation start of the rotation reel (71), delay of rotation stop of the rotation reel (71), rotation reel (71). ), The delay of the rotation start sound and the delay of the rotation stop sound of the rotating reel (71) are all performed, or the notification lamp (90) does not blink, but the rotating reel (71)
The delay of the rotation start of the reel, the delay of the rotation stop of the rotation reel (71), the delay of the rotation start sound of the rotation reel (71), and the delay of the rotation stop sound of the rotation reel (71) are all determined. Can also.

Further, the "effect rendering means (46)" refers to means for executing the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means (41). Specifically, the effect executing means (46) is, for example, the effect pattern selecting means (4
If 1) selects the flashing of the notification lamp (90) as the effect pattern, an effect of flashing the notification lamp (90) is executed, and the effect pattern selecting means (4) is selected.
If 1) selects to delay the rotation of the spinning reel (71) as the effect pattern, the spinning reel (71)
The effect of delaying the stop of the rotation can be formed.

The effect executing means (46) is provided in the sub-control section (40) of the control device (20). In particular,
The effect executing means (46) can be formed by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub-control unit (40), for example. The selection and execution of the effect pattern are started when a predetermined signal is input from the main control unit (30) to the sub control unit (40).

That is, the main control unit (30) to the sub control unit (40)
When a predetermined signal is input to, first, an effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means (41). Then, when one effect pattern is selected, this effect pattern is executed by the effect executing means (46). The "predetermined signal" may be, for example, a lottery result by the lottery means (32) or a game start signal by operating a start switch (50).

As described above, by setting a plurality of effect patterns in advance and executing one effect pattern selected from the plurality of effect patterns,
The playability can be improved, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. In addition, the above-described relatively complicated control is performed by the sub-control unit (40) of the control device (20) so as not to burden the main control unit (30) of the control device (20). You can do it. (Claim 2) In the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention, a rotating reel (71) displaying a plurality of symbols around it
And a control device (20) for controlling the game machine (10), wherein the control device (20) comprises:
A main control unit (30) for controlling a game; and a sub-control unit (40) for receiving a signal from the main control unit (30) and controlling a performance. The main control unit (30) includes a lottery means (32) for performing a lottery for advancing a game, and the sub control unit (40) includes a CPU independent of each other. An effect pattern selecting means (41) for selecting one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns or selecting not to perform an effect, and an effect pattern selecting means (41). ) Is 1 when the effect pattern is selected,
And an effect executing means (46) for executing the selected effect pattern. The selection and execution of the effect pattern is triggered by input of a predetermined signal from the main control unit (30) to the sub-control unit (40). Is started.

In the invention described in claim 2, the "effect pattern selecting means (41)" determines whether one effect pattern is selected from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns or whether no effect is performed. Means for selecting.
In other words, the effect pattern selecting means (41) has the option "do not effect".

In the second aspect of the present invention, the "effect rendering means (46)" means that when the effect pattern selecting means (41) selects one effect pattern, the selected effect pattern is displayed. Means for performing. That is,
The effect executing means (46) is provided with an effect pattern selecting means (4).
When 1) selects "do not perform effect", no effect pattern is executed.

As described above, a plurality of effect patterns including an option of not performing an effect are determined in advance, and when one effect pattern is selected from the plurality of effect patterns, the effect pattern is selected. Is executed, it is possible to improve the playability, and further enhance the interest of the player. (Claim 3) In addition, the invention described in claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 or 2,
The predetermined signal that triggers the start of the selection and execution of the effect pattern is a lottery result by the lottery means (32) provided in the main controller (30).

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
When a lottery is performed by the lottery means (32) provided in the main controller (30), first, the result of the lottery is input to the sub controller (40). When the lottery result is input to the sub control unit (40), the effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means (41). Then, when one effect pattern is selected, this time, the effect execution means (46)
The effect pattern is executed.

As described above, the selection of the effect pattern is started in response to the input of the result of the lottery to the sub-control unit (40), thereby further increasing the interest of the player. You can do it. (Claim 4) In the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 3, the lottery result by the lottery means (32) includes a loss in addition to the winning. It is characterized by the following.

Here, "the result of the lottery by the lottery means (32) includes a loss in addition to the winning" means that not only when the result of the lottery is one of the winnings, but also when the result is a loss. Also from the main control unit (30) to the sub control unit (40)
Means that a lottery result is input as a predetermined signal. That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, even if the lottery result is lost,
The production can be performed.

Specifically, when a lottery is performed by the lottery means (32), a lottery result as a predetermined signal is input to the sub-control unit (40) regardless of the lottery result. When the lottery result is input to the sub control unit (40), the effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means (41). Then, when one effect pattern is selected, this effect pattern is executed by the effect executing means (46).

In this way, by making the selection of the effect pattern start regardless of the lottery result, the monotony of the game can be avoided, so that the interest of the player is further enhanced. It can be enhanced. (Claim 5) In the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the invention described in claims 1 to 4, the sub control unit (40) is provided for counting the number of games. The predetermined signal that triggers the selection and execution of the effect pattern is a game start signal when the count value of the game number counter (47) reaches a predetermined value. There is a feature.

Here, the "game number counter (47)" is for counting the number of games. The number-of-games counter (47) can be formed, for example, by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub-control unit (40). The "game start signal" refers to a signal indicating that a game has been started.

If the gaming machine (10) is a slot machine,
For example, a signal indicating that the start switch (50) has been operated can be used as a game start signal. If the gaming machine (10) is a pachinko machine, for example, a signal indicating that the gaming ball has passed the start chucker can be used as a game start signal. Specifically, for example, considering a slot machine provided with a challenge time (a so-called pushable game that is performed a predetermined number of times), the number of games during the challenge time is determined by a game number counter (47). A slot machine configured to count and execute an effect when the number of games during a challenge time reaches a predetermined number.
(10). That is, such a slot machine is a gaming machine (1
0).

Also, for example, considering a slot machine provided with a specific introduction game (BB game), the number of games (BB flag being established) after the lottery result becomes BB winning until a BB winning is allocated. The number of games) is counted by a game number counter (47), and the slot machine is configured to execute an effect when the number of games in which the BB flag is established reaches a predetermined number. (10). That is, such a slot machine is a gaming machine (10) cited in claims 1 and 3.

As described above, the selection and execution of the effect pattern is started when the predetermined number of games are played, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. (Claim 6) In the invention according to claim 6 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to claims 1 to 5, the effect pattern selecting means (41) includes a random number for effect pattern selection. Selection random number generating means for generating a symbol (42)
A selection random number extraction means (43) for extracting random numbers generated by the selection random number generation means (42), an effect pattern table (44) used for selecting an effect pattern, and a selection random number extraction means (43) An effect pattern determining means (45) for determining an effect pattern by collating the extracted random number with the effect pattern table (44).

Here, the "selection random number generating means (42)" means means for generating random numbers for effect pattern selection. The selection random number generating means (42) can be formed by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub control unit (40), for example. The "selection random number extracting means (43)" refers to a means for extracting the random number generated by the selection random number generating means (42).

The selection random number extracting means (43) can be formed, for example, by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub control unit (40). Further, the “effect pattern table (44)” refers to a table used for selecting an effect pattern. In the effect pattern table (44), a plurality of effect patterns are determined in advance at a predetermined ratio for the entire range of random numbers generated by the selection random number generating means (42).

The effect pattern table (44)
Can be formed, for example, by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub-control unit (40). The “effect pattern determining means (45)” is means for determining the one effect pattern by comparing the random number extracted by the selection random number extracting means (43) with the effect pattern table (44). Say.

The effect pattern determining means (45) can be formed, for example, by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub-control unit (40). That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, the effect pattern selecting means (41) selects an effect pattern by lottery using random numbers. In this way, by selecting the effect pattern by a lottery using random numbers, the game can be prevented from being monotonous, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. (Claim 7) In the invention according to claim 7 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 6, the effect pattern table (44) is a lottery provided in the main control unit (30). It is characterized by being determined for each lottery result by the means (32).

That is, according to the invention described in claim 7,
For example, the effect pattern table (44) used for selecting an effect pattern is different depending on whether the lottery result is RB winning or BB winning. In particular,
For example, when the lottery result is RB winning, the effect pattern of delaying the rotation start of the rotating reel (71) is selected relatively frequently, and the notification lamp (90)
The effect pattern table (44) can be determined so that the effect pattern of blinking is selected relatively infrequently.

For example, when the lottery result is BB winning, the effect pattern of blinking the notification lamp (90) is selected relatively frequently, and the rotation of the rotating reel (71) is started. The effect pattern table (44) can be determined so that the effect pattern to be delayed is selected relatively infrequently. Then, for example,
Just because the effect of blinking the notification lamp (90) is performed, the lottery result does not necessarily mean that the BB has been won. Conversely, even if an effect of delaying the rotation start of the rotating reel (71) is executed without performing an effect of blinking the notification lamp (90), the lottery result may not be RB winning but BB winning. .

As described above, by determining the effect pattern table (44) for each lottery result, the game can be prevented from being monotonous, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. .

[0041]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a front view of FIG. 10, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a control device 20 for controlling the gaming machine 10 and 3
A reel unit 70 having a plurality of rotating reels 71, and a start switch 50 for starting rotation of the rotating reel 71.
And a stop switch 60 for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 71. That is, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a slot machine.

The control device 20 has a main control unit 30 for controlling a game, and a sub-control unit 40 for receiving a signal from the main control unit 30 and controlling an effect. I have.
In addition, the main control unit 30 and the sub control unit 40 include independent CPUs. Further, the main control unit 30
Is provided with lottery means 32 for performing a lottery for the progress of the game.

Further, the sub-control unit 40 selects an effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns determined in advance, or an effect pattern selecting means 41 for selecting not to effect the effect. Production pattern selection means
When 41 selects one effect pattern, it has an effect executing means 46 for executing the selected effect pattern.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
When the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects one effect pattern, the effect executing means 46 is formed to execute the effect pattern, thereby improving the playability,
As a result, the interest of the player is increased. Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that the above-described relatively complicated control is performed by the sub-control unit 40 of the control device 20.
It is intended not to burden 30.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
Will be described in detail. (Gaming Machine 10) As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a rectangular box-shaped housing. In addition, a front panel is provided on a front surface of the housing. Further, a square transparent display window 72 is provided substantially at the center of the front panel.
Is provided. The display window 72 has a predetermined pay line.

A lever switch serving as a start switch 50 is provided at the lower left of the display window 72. A stop switch is provided below the display window 72.
Three button switches 60 are provided side by side. Above the display window 72, an illuminating device for a notification lamp 90 is provided.

Further, inside the housing, there are provided a control device 20 for controlling the gaming machine 10, a reel unit 70 having three rotating reels 71, and a payout medal to a player. A hopper unit 80 and the like are provided. (Reel Unit 70) The reel unit 70 includes three rotating reels 71 provided side by side, and three stepping motors for rotating the respective rotating reels 71.

On the outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 71, for example, "7", "BAR", "plum", "bell", "cherry"
A plurality (for example, 21) of a plurality of types of symbols such as "Replay" are provided. The reel unit 70 is provided inside the housing of the slot machine,
Is exposed to the display window 72.

The reel unit 70 includes a control device
Connected to 20 output stages. Then, when the reel unit 70 is viewed through the display window 72, when the rotation of each of the rotary reels 71 is stopped, the symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotary reels 71 appears to be located on the winning line. Has become. (Start switch 50) The start switch 50 is for starting driving of the reel unit 70.

The start switch 50 is constituted by a lever switch provided at the lower left of the display window 72.
The start switch 50 is connected to an input stage of the control device 20. And after inserting the game medal,
In the case of a re-game, when the start switch 50 is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game,
First, a lottery by the lottery means 32 is performed, and immediately thereafter, driving of all the stepping motors provided in the reel unit 70 starts, and rotation of all the rotating reels 71 starts. (Stop Switch 60) The stop switch 60 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 70.

The stop switch 60 is composed of three button switches provided side by side below the display window 72. The stop switch 60 is connected to an input stage of the control device 20. Then, when the left button switch is operated, the driving of the left stepping motor stops, and the rotation of the left rotating reel 71 stops,
Also, when the central button switch is operated, the drive of the central stepping motor stops and the central rotating reel
When the rotation of the right 71 is stopped and the right button switch is operated, the driving of the right stepping motor is stopped and the rotation of the right rotating reel 71 is stopped. (Hopper unit 80) The hopper unit 80 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game.

The hopper unit 80 is provided inside the housing of the gaming machine 10 and is connected to the output stage of the control device 20. Then, the actual medals are paid out to the player by the hopper unit 80. (Notification Lamp 90) The notification lamp 90 is for performing an effect.

The notification lamp 90 is constituted by an illumination device provided above the display window 72. The notification lamp 90 is connected to an output stage of the control device 20. The notification lamp 90 is turned on or blinks under the control of the control device 20. (Control Device 20) The control device 20 is for controlling the gaming machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, a start switch 50 and a stop switch 60 are connected to the input stage of the control device 20, while the reel unit 70 is connected to the output stage.
, A hopper unit 80, a notification lamp 90, and the like. Further, the control device 20 has a main control unit 30 for controlling a game, and a sub-control unit 40 for receiving a signal from the main control unit 30 and controlling an effect.

The main control unit 30 is called a main board or the like, and includes a main CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The sub control unit 40 is called a sub board or the like.
M, ROM and the like. The main C
The PU and the sub CPU are independent of each other.

That is, the main control unit 30 and the sub control unit 40
Are constituted by microcomputers independent of each other. Further, the main control unit 30
Has game control means 31 and lottery means 32. Further, the sub-control unit 40 includes effect pattern selecting means 41 and effect executing means 46.

Hereinafter, each means provided in the main control unit 30 and the sub control unit 40 will be described in detail. (Game control means 31) The game control means 31 is for controlling a game. The game control means 31 is formed to perform a normal game and a special game as a game.

The game control means 31 is formed so as to perform a specific game and a specific introduction game as special games. Here, the "normal game" refers to a game in which each game is performed under normal conditions. That is, during the normal game, the player performs the game once at a time with a normal winning probability.

The "special game" is a general term for a specific game and a specific introduction game. Also, "specific games"
A game in which each game is played with a higher winning probability than a normal game. That is, during a specific game,
The player can play each game once with a higher probability of winning than during the normal game. Further, the “specific introduction game” refers to a game in which the introduction probability of the specific game is high. That is, during the specific introduction game, the probability of winning the specific game winning is higher than during the normal game,
The probability of introducing a specific game increases.

The game control means 31 is formed to have a special game prize, a small role prize, and a re-game prize as prizes. In addition, this game control means 31
Has a special game prize and a special introduction game prize as special game prizes, and has a first small role prize, a second small role prize and a third small role prize as small role prizes. Is formed.

Here, the "special game prize" is a general term for a specific game prize and a specific introduction game prize. The “specific game prize” refers to a prize relating to a transition from a normal game or a specific introduction game to a specific game. For example, when a lottery result is a specific game win during a normal game or a specific introduction game, and a symbol such as "BAR" is arranged on a winning line, a specific game winning is achieved, and the normal game or the specific introduction game is changed to the specific game. It will be a transition.

The "special introduction game prize" refers to a prize related to the transition from the normal game to the specific introduction game. For example, during the normal game, if the lottery result is the specific introduction game winning and the symbols such as "7" are arranged on the prize line, the special introduction game winning is achieved, and the normal game is shifted to the specific introduction game. is there. In addition, "Small role prize"
Is a collective term for the first small win, the second small win, and the third small win.

The "first small winning combination" means a winning related to paying out a relatively small number (for example, 8) of medals. For example, if a lottery result is a first small role winning during a normal game and a pattern such as “plum” is aligned on a winning line, a first small role winning is achieved, and eight game medals are given to the player. It will be paid out. Also,
“Second small winning combination” refers to a winning related to paying out a relatively small number (for example, five) of medals. For example, if a lottery result is a second small role winning during a normal game and symbols such as "bell" are aligned on a prize line, a second small role winning is achieved, and five game medals are given to the player. It will be paid out.

The "third small winning combination" means a winning related to the payout of a relatively small number (for example, three) of medals. For example, if a lottery result is a third small role winning during a normal game, and if a pattern such as “Cherry” is aligned on a prize line, a third small role winning is achieved, and three game medals are given to the player. It will be paid out. The “re-game” refers to a game performed under the same conditions as the “previous game” without inserting a new game medal.

The "replay winning" means a winning related to the execution of the replay. For example, during a normal game, the lottery result is a re-game winning, and “Rep.
When the symbols of “lay” are completed, a re-game winning is achieved, and the “next game” is a re-game. In addition, this game control means
31 is formed such that when the start switch 50 is operated on condition that game medals are inserted, the lottery means 32 performs lottery, and immediately thereafter, the rotation of the rotating reel 71 is started.

Further, in the case of a re-game, the game control means 31 causes the lottery means 32 to perform a lottery when the start switch 50 is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game. Immediately after that, the rotation of the rotating reel 71 is started. In addition, this game control means
Numeral 31 is configured to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 71 within a predetermined time after the stop switch 60 is operated.

At this time, the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 71 is delayed as much as possible, so that a predetermined symbol is positioned on the winning line, that is, so-called pull-in control, or a predetermined symbol is prevented from being positioned on the winning line. To
A so-called kick control may be performed. In addition, this game control means 31, when the lottery result by the lottery means 32 is a special game win, small role win, or re-game win, while performing so-called pull-in control for the symbols corresponding to these wins, For these symbols that do not correspond to the winning, so-called kicking control is performed.

On the other hand, the game control means 31 includes a lottery means 32
If the lottery result does not result in a special game win, a small win, or a re-game win, a so-called kick-off control is performed on a symbol corresponding to these wins. As a result, the lottery result will be a special game winning,
When a small role win or a re-game win is achieved, symbols corresponding to a special game win, a small role win, or a re-game win are likely to be aligned on the winning line.

On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is not a special game winning, a small role winning, or a re-game winning, symbols corresponding to the special game winning, the small role winning, and the re-game winning are arranged on the winning line. Missing or difficult to align. The game control means 31 is a ROM provided in the main control unit 30.
It is formed by storing a predetermined program thereon.

The term “insertion of game medals” is intended to include both the insertion of actual game medals and the insertion of game medals credited in the gaming machine 10. Also,
The “payout of game medals” is intended to include both payout of actual game medals and payout of game medals by crediting the gaming machine 10. (Lottery Unit 32) The lottery unit 32 performs a lottery for advancing the game.

The lottery means 32 includes a lottery random number generating means 33 for generating random numbers for lottery, and a random number extracting means 34 for extracting random numbers generated by the random number generator 33. And a lottery table 35 used for lottery determination, and a lottery determination means 36 for comparing the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 34 for lottery with the lottery table 35 to determine a lottery result.

The lottery means 32 determines, as a result of the lottery, a special game winning related to the allocation of the special game winning, a small role winning related to the allocation of the small winning, and a re-game winning related to the allocation of the re-game winning. , And losing. In addition, this lottery means 32, as a special game winning, a specific game winning related to the allocation of a specific game winning,
In addition to having a specific introduction game winning related to the allocation of the specific introduction game prize, as the small role winning, the first small role winning related to the allocation of the first small role winning and the second small size related to the allocation of the second small role winning It is formed to have a role winning and a third role winning related to the allocation of the third small role winning.

The lottery means 32 is formed by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the main controller 30. Hereinafter, each means of the lottery means 32 will be described in detail. (Lottery Random Number Generator 33) The Lottery Random Number Generator 33
Is for generating random numbers for lottery.

The lottery random number generating means 33 has a value from 0 to 65
Generate random numbers in the range up to 535. Further, the random number generation means for lottery 33 is constituted by a random number counter which increments the count value by one at a high speed up to 65535 with the initial value being 0, and returns to 0 after 65535 again.

The range of the random numbers generated by the random number generator for lottery 33 is not limited to the range of 0 to 65535, but may be, for example, the range of 0 to 16383.
Further, the random number generation means for lottery 33 is not limited to the case of using a random number counter for adding the count value one by one. For example, the random number generation means 33 generates a random number by an average taking method as a soft random number or a soft random number. A configuration in which random numbers are generated by adding prime numbers may be used. (Lottery Random Number Extraction Means 34) The Lottery Random Number Extraction Means 34
Is for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation unit for lottery 33.

The lottery random number extracting means 34 is formed so that when the start switch 50 is operated, a count value is extracted from the random number counter and this count value is adopted as a random number. Here, since the count value of the random number counter changes regularly, it is not strictly a random number. However, at any time the start switch 50
Is considered to be random, and thus the extracted count value can be treated substantially as a random number.

That is, although the random number is not generated by the random number generating means for lottery 33, the random number extracting means for lottery
The numerical value extracted by に よ っ て shows a distribution like a random number. This is not limited to the case where a random number counter is used, and the same applies to a case where a soft random number is used. In the present embodiment, means for obtaining a numerical value indicating a distribution like random numbers as a result is considered to be included in the random number generating means for lottery 33 or the random number extracting means for lottery in this embodiment. Selection random number generation means described later
The same applies to 42 and the random number extracting means 43 for selection.

The random number extracting means for lottery 34 is formed by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the main control unit 30. The extraction of the count value is not limited to being performed when the start switch 50 is operated, and may be performed, for example, when a game medal is inserted. (Lottery Table 35) The lottery table 35 determines whether the random number in the entire range generated by the random number generator for lottery 33 is a specific introduction game win, a specific game win, or a first small role win. Whether to win the second minor role, the third minor role, the replay, or the loss is determined in advance at a predetermined ratio.

More specifically, the lottery table 35 is defined as shown in Table 1 below, for example. In the table, "BB winning" indicates "specific introduction game winning", and "RB winning" indicates "specific game winning".

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[Table 1]

That is, the random number region from 0 to 223 is a specific introduction game winning, the random number region from 224 to 323 is a specific game winning, the random number region from 324 to 7651 is the first small portion winning, 7652 to 821
For the random number area up to 1, the second small role is won, for the random number areas from 8212 to 8791, the third small role is won, 8
It is defined that the re-game winning is determined for the random number area from 792 to 17771, and the loss is determined for the random number area from 17772 to 65535.

Therefore, the specific introduction game winning is 224/65
With the probability of 536, the specific game winning has a probability of 100/65536, the first small role winning has a probability of 7328/65536, the second small role winning has a probability of 560/65536, and the third small winning has a probability of 560/65536.
The small role election has a probability of 580/65536, the replay election has a probability of 8980/65536, and the loss is 47764 /.
It is expected to appear with a probability of 65536.

The lottery table 35 is stored in the main controller
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM included in the ROM 30. The lottery table 35 is not limited to the one described above. (Lottery determination means 36) The lottery determination means 36 is for determining the lottery result by comparing the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 34 for lottery with the lottery table 35.

That is, the lottery determination means 36 compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction means for lottery 34 with the lottery table 35, and determines whether the lottery result is a specific introduction game win, a specific game win, or a first small game. This is for determining whether the role has been won, the second small role has been won, the third small role has been won, the replay has been won, or a loss has occurred. Specifically, the lottery determination means 36
For example, when the random number extracting unit for lottery 34 extracts the random number 10, the random number 10 is compared with the lottery table 35 shown in Table 1 to determine that the lottery result is the specific introduction game winning, Random number extracting means 34
Is extracted, the random number 30000 is compared with the lottery table 35 shown in Table 1 to determine that the lottery result is a loss.

The lottery judging means 36 includes a main controller
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM included in the ROM 30. (Production pattern selection means 41) The production pattern selection means
41 is one of a plurality of pre-defined effect patterns.
This is for selecting the effect pattern or not performing the effect.

The effect pattern selecting means 41 includes a selecting random number generating means for generating random numbers for effect pattern selection, and a selecting random number for extracting the random numbers generated by the selecting random number generating means. An extracting means 43, an effect pattern table 44 used for selecting an effect pattern, an effect pattern determining means 45 for comparing the random number extracted by the selection random number extracting means 43 with the effect pattern table 44 to determine an effect pattern, It has.

The effect pattern selecting means 41 generates effect patterns from effect pattern A to effect pattern D
The following four modes are defined. Specifically, the effect pattern A causes the notification lamp 90 to blink,
The rotation start sound of the rotation reel 71, the rotation stop sound of the rotation reel 71, and the rotation start sound of the rotation reel 71 in the next game are delayed.

The effect pattern B flashes the notification lamp 90 and delays the rotation start sound of the rotating reel 71 and the rotation stop sound of the rotating reel 71. The effect pattern C is to flash the notification lamp 90. The effect pattern D is a rotating reel 71
, The rotation start sound of the rotating reel 71, and the rotation starting sound of the rotating reel 71 in the next game are delayed.

The effect pattern selecting means 41
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM provided in the sub-control unit 40. Hereinafter, each means of the effect pattern selecting means 41 will be described in detail. (Selection random number generation means 42) The selection random number generation means 42
Is for generating random numbers for effect pattern selection.

The selection random number generation means 42 is the same as the lottery random number generation means 33 described above. That is, the selection random number generation means 42 generates a random number in the range from 0 to 65535. The selection random number generating means 42
Is composed of a random number counter that sets the initial value to 0, increments the count value by one at a high speed up to 65535, and returns to 0 again after 65535.

The range of random numbers generated by the selection random number generating means 42 is not limited to the range of 0 to 65535, but may be, for example, the range of 0 to 16383.
Further, the selection random number generating means 42 is not limited to the case where it is configured using a random number counter that adds a count value by one. A configuration in which random numbers are generated by adding prime numbers may be used. (Selection random number extraction means 43) The selection random number extraction means 43
Is for extracting the random number generated by the selection random number generating means 42.

The selection random number extracting means 43 includes a main control unit 30
When a predetermined signal is input to the sub-controller 40 from the controller, the count value is extracted from the random number counter. That is, the selection of the effect pattern is started when the input of a predetermined signal from the main control unit 30 to the sub control unit 40 is triggered.

The predetermined signal which triggers the start of the selection of the effect pattern is a lottery result by the lottery means 32 including a case where the lottery result is lost. That is, not only when the lottery result is one of the winnings, but also when the lottery is lost, the main control unit 30
Thus, the lottery result as a predetermined signal is input to the sub-control unit 40.

The selection random number extracting means 43 is formed by storing a predetermined program in a ROM provided in the sub-control unit 40. The predetermined signal is
The result is not limited to the lottery result by the lottery means 32, and may be, for example, a game start signal. Further, the lottery result as a predetermined signal may not include a loss.

Although the random number extracting means for lottery has been described above, in this embodiment, means for obtaining a numerical value indicating a distribution like a random number is selected as the random number generating means for selection 42 or the random number for selection. It is considered to be included in the extraction means 43. (Production pattern table 44) The production pattern table
Reference numeral 44 designates an effect pattern A, an effect pattern B, an effect pattern C, an effect pattern D, or an effect for the entire range of random numbers generated by the selection random number generating means 42. Is determined at a predetermined ratio in advance.

The effect pattern table 44 is determined for each lottery result by the lottery means 32. Specifically, this effect pattern table 44 is, for example, a lottery means
When the lottery result by 32 is a specific introduction game winning, it is set as shown in Table 2 below.

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[Table 2]

That is, the effect pattern A for the random number area from 0 to 49999, the effect pattern B for the random number area from 50,000 to 54999, the effect pattern C for the random number area from 55000 to 59999, and the random number pattern from 60000 to 54999. With respect to the area, the effect is determined not to be effected for the effect pattern D, and for the random number area from 65000 to 65535.

As a result, when the lottery result is a specific introduction game winning, the effect pattern A is selected with a probability of 50000/65536, and 5000/65536.
It is expected that the effect pattern B, the effect pattern C, or the effect pattern D is selected with the probability of, and that no effect is selected with the probability of 536/65536.

Further, the effect pattern table 44 when the lottery result is a specific game winning is set as shown in Table 3 below.

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[Table 3]

That is, for the random number area from 0 to 4999, the effect pattern A, and for the random number area from 5000 to 54999, the effect pattern B, 55000 to 5999.
For random number areas up to 9999, effect patterns C and 6
The effect pattern D is specified for the random number region from 0000 to 64999, and the effect is not specified for the random number region from 65000 to 65535.

Thus, when the lottery result is a specific game winning, the effect pattern B is selected with a probability of 50000/65536, and the effect pattern A, the effect pattern C, or the effect with a probability of 5000/65536. It is expected that pattern D will be selected and that no effect will be performed with a probability of 536/65536.

The effect pattern table 44 when the lottery result is lost is defined as shown in Table 4 below.

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[Table 4]

That is, the effect pattern A for the random number area from 0 to 999, the effect pattern B for the random number area from 1000 to 1999, and the effect pattern from 2000 to 2999.
Effect pattern C for random number regions up to and effect pattern D for random number regions from 3000 to 3999,
It is defined that the effect is not performed in the random number region from 4000 to 65535.

As a result, when the lottery result is lost, it is selected that the effect is not to be performed with a probability of 61536/65536, and the effect pattern A, the effect pattern B, and the effect pattern are generated with a probability of 1000/65536. It is expected that C or effect pattern D will be selected. Also, the effect pattern table 44 when the lottery result is the first small role winning, the second small role winning, the third small role winning, or the replay winning is not specifically shown, but is described above. It is formed similarly.

Then, the effect pattern table 44
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM provided in the sub-control unit 40. The effect pattern table 44 is not limited to the above. (Production pattern determination means 45) The production pattern determination means
Reference numeral 45 is for determining the effect pattern by comparing the random number extracted by the selection random number extracting means 43 with the effect pattern table 44, or for deciding not to perform the effect.

Specifically, the effect pattern determining means 45
For example, in the case where the lottery result by the lottery means 32 is a specific introduction game winning, when the selection random number extracting means 43 extracts the random number 1000, the random number 1000 is collated with the effect pattern table 44 shown in Table 2. By doing
The effect pattern A is determined.
Extracted 65,000 random numbers,
By collating with the effect pattern table 44 shown in Table 2, it is determined that no effect is performed.

Similarly, the effect pattern determining means 45
For example, in a case where the lottery result by the lottery means 32 is lost, when the selection random number extracting means 43 extracts the random number 1000, the random number 1000 is compared with the effect pattern table 44 shown in Table 4 to produce the effect pattern. B
Is determined, and the random number extracting means 43 for selection selects the random number 6500
When 0 is extracted, it is determined that no effect is performed by comparing the random number 65000 with the effect pattern table 44 shown in Table 4.

The effect pattern determination means 45
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM provided in the sub-control unit 40. (Effect Execution Means) The effect execution means 46 is for executing the selected effect pattern when the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects one effect pattern.

More specifically, the effect executing means 46 executes the effect pattern A when the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects the effect pattern A, for example. The effect execution means 46 does not execute an effect when the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects that no effect is performed. The effect executing means 46 is provided in the ROM provided in the sub-control unit 40.
It is formed by storing a predetermined program thereon. (Operation of Gaming Machine 10) Next, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
Will be described separately for a part relating to the game and a part relating to selection and execution of the effect pattern.

First, of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a portion related to a game will be briefly described. When the start switch 50 is operated after the game medal is inserted, a lottery is performed by the lottery means 32, and thereafter, all the spinning reels 71 start rotating. Thereafter, when the stop switch 60 is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel 71 corresponding to the operated stop switch 60 is stopped.

When the result of the lottery by the lottery means 32 is a predetermined prize, if the symbols corresponding to the prize are aligned on the prize line, the prize is a predetermined prize and a predetermined profit is given to the player. Is done. In addition, when the result of the lottery during the normal game is a specific introduction game winning and a specific introduction game prize is allocated, the normal game is shifted to the specific introduction game.

When the result of the lottery during the normal game or the specific introduction game is a specific game win and a specific game prize is allocated, the routine shifts from the normal game or the specific introduction game to the specific game. In the case where the normal game is shifted to the specific game, if a predetermined number of games are performed during the specific game, the normal game is shifted to the specific game.

In the case where the game is shifted from the specific introduction game to the specific game, if a predetermined number of games are performed during the specific game, the game shifts from the specific game to the specific introduction game or the normal game. When a predetermined number of games or a specific game is performed during the specific introduction game, the game shifts from the specific introduction game to the normal game.

Next, of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a portion relating to selection and execution of an effect pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, when a lottery result as a predetermined signal is input to the sub-control unit 40 (S100), the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns. Selected or
Alternatively, it is selected that no effect is performed (S101).
After that, it is determined whether or not an effect pattern has been selected (S102).

If it is determined in S102 that an effect pattern has been selected, the effect execution means 46 executes the effect pattern (S103), and the operation is thereafter terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 that no effect pattern has been selected, the operation ends without executing any effect pattern. Thus, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
10 is one out of a plurality of predetermined effect patterns
Effect pattern selecting means 41 for selecting an effect pattern or not performing an effect, and executing the effect pattern when the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects one effect pattern. By providing the effect execution means 46 for performing the game, the game performance is improved, and the interest of the player is further enhanced.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the above-described relatively complicated control is performed by the sub-control unit 40 of the control device 20, so that the main control unit 30 of the control device 20 They try not to burden them. Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts selecting and executing an effect pattern when the lottery result as a predetermined signal is input from the main control unit 30 to the sub-control unit 40. It is intended to further enhance the interest of the player.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment performs the selection of the effect pattern not only when the lottery result is one of the lottery results, but also when the lottery result is lost. It is trying to further enhance the interest of the people. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
The effect pattern selection means 41, the selection random number generation means 42
And the random number extracting means 43 for selection, the effect pattern table 44, and the effect pattern determining means 45, that is, by selecting the effect pattern by lottery using random numbers, the game is monotonous In this way, the player's interest is further enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the effect pattern table 44 is provided for each lottery result, so that the game does not become monotonous and the interest of the player is further enhanced. It is. In particular,
For example, when the lottery result is the specific introduction game winning, the effect pattern A is selected with a relatively high probability and the effect that the effect is not executed with a relatively low probability is selected. Further, for example, when the lottery result is lost, it is selected that the effect is not executed with a relatively high probability, and the effect pattern A is selected with a relatively low probability. That is, just because the effect pattern A is selected, the result of the lottery is not always limited to the specific introduction game winning, and conversely, the effect that the effect is not executed is not necessarily limited to the fact that the result of the lottery is lost. Because it is not possible, the game does not become monotonous. (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
The embodiment will be described with reference to the illustrated examples.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of operation of gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a control device 20 in addition to the configuration of the gaming machine 10 shown in the first embodiment.
The sub control unit 40 includes a game number counter 47 for counting the number of games.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the count value of the number-of-games counter 47 reaches a predetermined value, a predetermined signal is input from the main control unit 30 to the sub-control unit 40. With the input of the predetermined signal as a trigger, the selection of the effect pattern is started. Also,
The predetermined signal that triggers the start of the selection of the effect pattern is a game start signal.

Then, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
Triggered by the input of a predetermined signal when the count value of the number-of-games counter 47 reaches a predetermined value, the selection of the effect pattern is started, so that the game does not become monotonous, and the interest of the player is increased. We are trying to raise it further. Hereinafter, further, a gaming machine according to the present embodiment
10 will be described in detail.

Here, the "game start signal" refers to a signal indicating that the game has been started. In the present embodiment, a signal indicating that the start switch 50 has been operated is used as a game start signal. That is, when the start switch 50 is operated, a signal indicating the operation is provided as a game start signal.
This is input from the main control unit 30 to the sub control unit 40. (Gaming Counter 47) The gaming counter 47 is for counting the number of games.

The number-of-games counter 47 counts the number of games (the number of games in which the BB flag is established) from the time when the lottery result by the lottery means 32 becomes a specific introduction game winning until a specific introduction game prize is allocated. It is formed so that. The game number counter 47 is
It is formed by storing a predetermined program on a ROM included in 40. (Operation of Gaming Machine 10) Next, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
Of the operation pattern will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a game start signal as a predetermined signal is input to the sub control unit 40 (S200),
It is determined whether or not the count value of the number-of-games counter 47 has reached a predetermined value (S201). In particular,
It is determined whether the number of games during which the BB flag is established is three or more. If it is determined in S201 that the count value of the game number counter 47 has reached a predetermined value, the effect pattern selecting means 41 selects one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
Alternatively, it is selected that no effect is performed (S202).
After that, it is determined whether or not an effect pattern has been selected (S203). On the other hand, if it is determined in S201 that the count value of the game number counter 47 has not reached the predetermined value, the operation ends without selecting an effect pattern.

If it is determined in S203 that an effect pattern has been selected, an effect pattern is executed by the effect executing means 46 (S204), after which the operation ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S203 that no effect pattern has been selected, the operation ends without executing any effect pattern. Thus, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment
When the number of games in which the BB flag is established is equal to or more than a predetermined number, that is, when the lottery result is that the specific introduction game has been won but the specific introduction game prize cannot be allocated forever, the production pattern Is started to be selected and executed, so that the game does not become monotonous and the interest of the player is further enhanced.

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As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the control of the effect is performed by the sub-control unit, thereby increasing the interest of the player without burdening the main control unit. We can offer a machine. Claim 2
According to the invention described in (1), it is possible to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player by allowing a plurality of effect patterns to be executed, including an option not to execute an effect.

According to the third aspect of the present invention,
By starting the selection of the effect pattern when the lottery result is input to the sub control unit, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player.
Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player is provided by starting the selection of the effect pattern even when the lottery result is lost. You can do it.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention,
By starting the selection of the effect pattern when a predetermined number of games are played, a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player can be provided. Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, by selecting the effect pattern by lottery using random numbers, the game does not become monotonous, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player You can.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 7,
By providing the effect pattern table for each lottery result, the game does not become monotonous, so that a gaming machine that further enhances the interest of the player can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 gaming machine 20 control device 30 main control unit 31 game control means 32 lottery means 33 lottery random number generation means 34 lottery random number extraction means 35 lottery table 36 lottery determination means 40 sub-control unit 41 effect pattern selection means 42 selection random number generation Means 43 selection random number extracting means 44 effect pattern table 45 effect pattern determining means 46 effect executing means 47 game number counter 50 start switch 60 stop switch 70 reel unit 71 rotating reel 72 display window 80 hopper unit 90 notification lamp

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game machine comprising: a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols around the control device; and a control device for controlling the game machine, wherein the control device is a main control unit for controlling the game. And a sub-control unit for receiving a signal from the main control unit and controlling the presentation, wherein the main control unit and the sub-control unit each include a CPU independent of each other, and the main control unit Comprises a lottery means for performing a lottery for a game progress, wherein the sub-control unit comprises: an effect pattern selecting means for selecting one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns; Means for executing an effect pattern selected by the means, wherein the effect pattern is selected and executed, triggered by the input of a predetermined signal from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. Gaming machine 2. A gaming machine comprising: a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols around the controller; and a control device for controlling the gaming machine, wherein the control device is a main control unit for controlling a game. And a sub-control unit for controlling the presentation by receiving a signal from the main control unit. The main control unit and the sub-control unit each include a CPU independent of each other, and the main control unit Comprises lottery means for performing a lottery for a game progress, wherein the sub-controller selects one effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns or selects no effect. Effect pattern selecting means, and when the effect pattern selecting means selects one effect pattern, an effect executing means for executing the selected effect pattern. Gaming machine characterized in that it is started in the wake of the input of a predetermined signal to the sub-control unit from. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined signal which triggers the selection of the effect pattern and the start of the execution is a lottery result by lottery means provided in the main control unit.
The described gaming machine. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the lottery result by the lottery means includes a loss in addition to the winning. 5. The sub-control unit includes a game number counter for counting the number of games, and a predetermined signal that triggers the selection and execution of the effect pattern is a predetermined value of the count value of the game number counter. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the signal is a game start signal when the value of the game has been reached. 6. The effect pattern selecting means includes a selecting random number generating means for generating a random number for effect pattern selection, and a selecting random number extracting means for extracting a random number generated by the selecting random number generating means. And an effect pattern table used for selecting an effect pattern, and effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern by comparing the effect pattern table with the random number extracted by the random number extracting means for selection. Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
The described gaming machine. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the effect pattern table is determined for each lottery result by the lottery means provided in the main control unit.