JP2003260177A - Game machine, program for the same, and computer readable recording medium recording the program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which a certain kind of rendition is performed even when the selected rendition is not in a performance possible state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 10 includes: a plurality of rotary reels 40; and a controller 20 for controlling the game machine 10. The controller 20 includes: a game control means 100 for controlling a game; and a rendition control means 200 for controlling the rendition. The rendition control means 200 includes: a rendition selecting means 210 which is formed to perform a plurality of kinds of renditions and selects one of the renditions for performance; and a rendition transfer means 220 for switching the rendition which is selected by the rendition selecting means 210 but is not in a performance possible state to another rendition which is different from the rendition selected by the rendition selecting means 210 and is in the performance possible state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

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, and more specifically, a gaming machine formed so as to transfer to another executable production when a selected production is not in an executable state. It is about. Also,
The present invention relates to a game machine program and a computer-readable recording medium having the game machine program recorded therein, and more specifically, when the selected effect is not executable, it is transferred to another executable effect. The present invention relates to a game machine program that functions as a game machine, and a computer-readable recording medium that records the game machine program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of gaming machines such as slot machines have been provided. For example, when a lottery result is a special game winning, or when a game shifts from a normal game to a special game, a game machine that performs various effects is provided to notify the player of that fact. ing.

[0003] In addition, for the effect, for example, an effect in which a predetermined sound effect is generated from a speaker provided inside the game machine,
The effect of lighting or blinking the lamp provided on the inside of the gaming rotating reel, the effect of lighting or blinking the effect lamp provided on the front of the gaming machine, or a predetermined pattern on the liquid crystal display provided on the front of the gaming machine. There are effects to be displayed and effects (reel effects) using the effect rotating reel provided separately from the game rotating reel.

Which effect is to be executed is selected by, for example, effect selecting means.

[0005]

By the way, if the reel effect is formed so as to be cancelable during execution and the rotation of the effect rotary reel is immediately stopped at the time of cancellation, for example, internally, the special game is not won. In spite of this, there arises an inconvenience such as that the production rotary reel may be stopped at a position meaning the special game winning.

In order to avoid such inconvenience, when the reel effect is canceled, the effect rotating reel is always returned to the initial position. This time, after the reel effect is canceled, the effect rotating reel is initialized. Until it returns to the position, the preparation for starting the reel effect is not completed, and the reel effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to avoid a situation in which the reel effect is not executed despite being selected, the reel effect is formed so that it cannot be canceled during execution.

On the other hand, in many cases, the reel effect is executed after the rotation of all the game rotary reels is stopped.
Further, when the reel effect is executed after the rotation of all the game rotary reels is stopped, the player has to wait for the start of the next game until the reel effect is completed. Therefore, for a player who wants to start the next game as soon as possible, the reel production executed after the rotation of all the game rotary reels is extremely boring.

Therefore, in order to meet the demands of the player, it is desired to form the reel effect so that it can be canceled during execution. Then, as described above, the reel effect is selected when the preparation for starting the reel effect is not completed. When handling it becomes a problem. That is, there is a problem in handling when the selected effect is not in an executable state.

(Claim 1) Therefore, in the invention according to claim 1, when the selected effect is not in the executable state, some effect can be executed by transferring to another executable effect. An object is to provide a game machine. (Claim 2) Further, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, in the case where the reel effect is selected, the reel effect is in the process of being returned to the initial state after the reel effect is canceled. When it is not ready to run,
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which some kind of effect can be executed by transferring from a reel effect to another executable effect.

(Claim 3) Further, the invention according to claim 3 provides a program for a gaming machine which functions as a gaming machine for transferring to another executable effect when the selected effect is not in an executable state. The purpose is to do. (Claim 4) Further, the invention according to claim 4 is a computer reading recording a program for a gaming machine that functions as a gaming machine that transfers to another executable effect when the selected effect is not executable. The purpose is to provide a possible recording medium.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems] (Claim 1) The invention according to Claim 1 is a control for controlling a plurality of rotating reels (40) displaying a plurality of symbols around them and a gaming machine (10). The device (20), the control device (20), the game control means (100) for controlling the game, and the effect control means (200) for controlling the effect, the effect control means (2
00) is configured to be capable of executing a plurality of types of effects, and an effect selection unit (210) for selecting which effect is to be executed from the plurality of effects, and an effect selection unit (210). When the production selected by (210) is not in the executable state, there is provided production transfer means (220) for transferring to another executable production different from the production selected by the production selecting means (210). It is characterized by

That is, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention is
When the selected effect is not in the executable state, it is switched to another executable effect. Here, "Rotating reel (40) that displays multiple symbols around it
And a gaming machine (10) provided with a control device (20) for controlling the gaming machine (10) "means, for example, a gaming machine (10) such as a slot machine.

Further, the "control device (20)" means a device for controlling the gaming machine (10). This controller (2
0) is, for example, CPU, RAM, ROM, and I / O
It can be configured by a computer equipped with. Further, "game control means (100)" means means for controlling a game. Specifically, this game control means (100) starts the rotation of all three gaming rotary reels (41), for example, when the start switch (50) is operated, and the stop switch (60) With the operation as a trigger, the rotation of the gaming rotary reel (41) corresponding to the stop switch (60) is stopped, and the rotation of all three gaming rotary reels (41) is stopped,
When a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position, it can be formed so as to give a predetermined profit to the player.

The game control means (100) can be formed, for example, by causing a computer constituting the control device (20) to execute a predetermined program. Further, the "effect control means (200)" means means for controlling the effect. This production control means (200)
It is formed so that a plurality of types of effects can be executed. Specifically, this effect control means (200) is, for example, a game machine (1
(0) the effect of generating a predetermined sound effect from the speaker (78) provided inside, the effect of turning on or blinking the lamp provided inside the gaming rotating reel (41), and the gaming machine (10)
What is the effect of turning on or flashing the effect lamp (77) provided on the front of the game, the effect of displaying a predetermined symbol on the liquid crystal display provided on the front of the gaming machine (10), and the rotating reel for game (41) An effect (reel effect) or the like using a separately-provided rotating rotary reel (42) can be formed so as to be executable.

The effect control means (200) can be formed, for example, by causing a computer constituting the control device (20) to execute a predetermined program. Further, the "production selecting means (210)" is a means for selecting which one of a plurality of kinds of effects is to be executed. This effect selection means (210) is, for example,
It is possible to form which effect is selected by lottery using a random number.

Further, the effect selecting means (210) can be formed so as to have an option not to execute the effect. That is, it is possible to form such that "whether or not to execute the effect" and "which effect to execute" are determined by one lottery. Of course, in addition to the effect selection means (210), for example, an effect lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute an effect is provided, and the lottery result of this effect lottery means that the effect is executed. It is also possible to form so that the effect selection means (210) selects which effect is to be executed.

That is, it is also possible to form "whether or not to perform an effect" and "which effect to perform" by a two-stage lottery. Further, the effect selecting means (210) can be formed so as to select which effect is to be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example. Further, as the predetermined condition, for example, "the lottery result of the lottery means (110) is a special game win" or "the lottery result of the lottery means (110) is a special game win," The symbol corresponding to the special game winning has not stopped at a predetermined position. "

That is, it is possible to set the predetermined conditions such as "establishment of bonus flag" and "carryover of bonus flag". In addition, this production selection means (21
0) can be formed, for example, by causing a computer forming the control device (20) to execute a predetermined program. In addition, the "effect transfer means (220)" means that when the effect selected by the effect selecting means (210) is not executable, another effect different from the effect selected by the effect selecting means (210) can be executed. Means to transfer to a different performance.

Further, "the effect is not in the executable state" means that the effect is not executable. For example, if the reel effect is formed to be cancelable during execution and the effect rotary reel (42) is returned to a predetermined initial position when the reel effect is cancelled, the effect reel is canceled after the reel effect is canceled. Until (42) returns to the predetermined initial position, the preparation for starting the reel effect is not completed, and the reel effect becomes unexecutable. That is, in the reel effect, a situation where "the effect cannot be executed" may occur before the effect rotary reel (42) returns to the predetermined initial position.

The "other executable effect" means another effect different from the effect selected by the effect selecting means (210) and can be executed. The effect transfer means (220) can be formed, for example, by causing a computer constituting the control device (20) to execute a predetermined program. Next, the operation of the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention will be described.

For example, assume that a reel effect is selected by the effect selecting means (210). At this time, if the reel effect is executable, the reel effect is executed. On the other hand, if the reel effect is not in the executable state, the effect transfer unit (220) transfers the effect to another executable effect. For example, performance transfer means (22
It is assumed that the reel production is switched to the production in which the production lamp (77) is blinked by 0). Then, instead of the reel effect, an effect of blinking the effect lamp (77) is executed.

As described above, according to the present invention, even if the effect selected by the effect selecting means (210) is not in the executable state, the effect transfer means (220) transfers it to another executable effect. Therefore, some effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

(Claim 2) In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 2, the game machine (10), as a rotary reel (40), a game rotary reel (4) used in the game.
1) and a production rotating reel (42) used for production, and the production control means (200) is a production using the production rotating reel (42) as one of a plurality of types of production. It is formed so that production can be executed, and the reel production is
An initial state that is a feasible state is set, and it is possible to cancel during execution, and it takes a predetermined time from the cancellation to the initial state, and the performance transfer means (220) In the case where the effect selecting means (210) selects the reel effect, when the reel effect is in the middle of returning to the initial state after being canceled and thus the effect is not in an executable state, another effect can be executed from the reel effect. It is characterized in that it is formed so as to be transferred to the production.

That is, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention is
When the reel effect is selected, the reel effect is switched to another executable effect when the reel effect is not in the executable state because it is in the process of returning to the initial state after being canceled. here,
The "initial state" is a state in which the effect can be executed.

In the case of reel production, a rotary reel for production (4
The state in which 2) returns to the predetermined initial position and the reel production is ready to start is called the initial state. According to the present invention, when the production selecting means (210) selects the reel production, when the reel production is not in the executable state because the reel production is in the process of returning to the initial state, the production transfer means (220) ) Performs the transfer from the reel effect to another executable effect. Therefore, even in such a case, some effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed while satisfying the player's request that the reel effect can be canceled.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is a game machine (10), a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stop display, a game control means (100) for controlling a game. ), And the production control means (200) for controlling the production, and the production control means (200) is formed to be capable of executing a plurality of types of productions.
In addition, when the effect selection means (210) for selecting which effect is to be executed from among a plurality of kinds of effects and the effect selected by this effect selection means (210) is not in an executable state, A program for a gaming machine, comprising: a production transfer unit (220) for transferring to another executable production different from the production selected by the production selection unit (210).

That is, the game machine program according to the present invention is to function as a game machine (10) that transfers to another executable effect when the selected effect is not in an executable state. Here, "gaming machine (10)"
May be, for example, a real game machine (10) equipped with a control device (20), a rotation reel (40), a start switch (50), a stop switch (60), and an image of a liquid crystal display or a CRT. It may be a pseudo game machine (10) displayed on a display device.

That is, the game machine program according to the present invention is a program for controlling an actual game machine (10) and a commercial or household video game machine or the like that is loaded into the game machine for business or household use. And a program for causing the video game machine or the like to function as the game machine (10). Further, the "symbol display means" means a means for variably displaying or stopping displaying a plurality of symbols.

This symbol display means can be formed, for example, by using an actual rotating reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols around it. Further, the symbol display means may be formed by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT and sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on the image display device.

According to the present invention, even if the effect selected by the effect selecting means (210) is not in the executable state, the effect transferring means (220) transfers the effect to another executable effect. Therefore, some effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4, the game machine (10), a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stop display, a game control means (100) for controlling a game. ), And the production control means (200) for controlling the production, and the production control means (200) is formed to be capable of executing a plurality of types of productions.
In addition, when the effect selection means (210) for selecting which effect is to be executed from among a plurality of kinds of effects and the effect selected by this effect selection means (210) is not in an executable state, A computer-readable recording medium in which a game machine program is recorded, comprising: a production transfer unit (220) for transferring to another executable production different from the production selected by the production selection unit (210). Is.

That is, the computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention has recorded therein the game machine program. According to the present invention, even if the effect selected by the effect selecting unit (210) is not in the executable state, the effect transferring unit (220) transfers the effect to another executable effect. The effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

[0033]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (Description of the Drawings) FIGS.
Shows an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is an external front view of the gaming machine 10,
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the gaming machine 10.

(Game Machine 10) As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine 10 is provided with a rectangular box-shaped casing 70. Further, four rotating reels 40 are provided side by side inside the housing 70. Further, among the four rotary reels 40, the three on the left side as viewed are the game rotary reels 41 used for the game,
The remaining one is a production rotating reel 42 used for production. A front panel 71 is provided on the front surface of the housing 70, and a symbol display window 72 is provided substantially at the center of the front panel 71.
Is provided.

Below the symbol display window 72, a bet switch 74 for inserting a stored medal, a settlement switch 75 for paying out the stored medal, and a game rotary reel 41.
A start switch 50 for starting the rotation of the game machine, a stop switch 60 for stopping the rotation of the game rotary reel 41, and the like are provided. In addition, on the upper front portion of the gaming machine 10, a production lamp 77 is provided.

In the lower front portion of the gaming machine 10, a payout opening 80
Is provided, and a tray 90 is provided below the payout opening 80. The gaming machine 10 also includes a control device 20 inside the housing 70. (Control Device 20) The control device 20 is for controlling the gaming machine 10.

The control device 20 includes a CPU, a RAM, an RO
It is equipped with M and I / O. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the input means of this control device 20 includes a closing switch 7
3, a bet switch 74, a clearing switch 75, a start switch 50, a stop switch 60, etc. are connected, and the output means of this control device 20 includes a reel unit 30, a hopper unit 76, a production lamp 77, and A speaker 78 or the like is connected.

In the control device 20, the CPU has an RO
By executing the program stored in M, it functions as game control means 100, lottery means 110, stop control means 120, winning determination means 140, effect control means 200, effect selection means 210, effect transfer means 220, etc. . (Throw-In Switch 73) The throw-in switch 73 is provided for detecting the inserted medal and is provided inside the housing 70.

(Bet switch 74) Bet switch 74
Is for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the insertion of medals, and as shown in FIG. 2, it is provided diagonally below the symbol display window 72. (Payment Switch 75) The payment switch 75 is for paying out the stored medals, and as shown in FIG. 2, it is provided diagonally below and to the left of the symbol display window 72.

(Start switch 50) Start switch
50 is for starting the rotation of each gaming rotary reel 41, and as shown in FIG. 2, is provided diagonally below and to the left of the symbol display window 72. Then, when the start switch 50 is operated, the rotation of the three gaming rotary reels 41 is started.

(Stop switch 60) Stop switch
60 is for stopping the rotation of each gaming rotary reel 41, and as shown in FIG. 2, each gaming rotary reel
One is provided below 41. Then, when the stop switch 60 provided below the left gaming rotary reel 41 is operated, the rotation of the left gaming rotary reel 41 is stopped, and it is provided below the central gaming rotary reel 41. When the stop switch 60 is operated, the rotation of the central game rotary reel 41 is stopped, and the right game rotary reel 41 is rotated.
When the stop switch 60 provided below the 41 is operated, the rotation of the game rotary reel 41 on the right side is stopped.

(Reel unit 30) Reel unit 30
Is composed of four stepping motors fixed laterally to the frame and four rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shafts of the stepping motors. Of the four rotary reels 40, the three on the left side are the game rotary reels 41 used for the game, and the remaining one is the production rotary reels 42 used for the performance.

Also, although not shown, each game rotary reel
In 41, a plurality of kinds of symbols such as “red 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, and “Replay” are displayed in a predetermined arrangement, for a total of 21 symbols. (Hopper Unit 76) The hopper unit 76 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, and is provided inside the housing 70.

(Production Lamp 77) The production lamp 77 is provided for notifying the player of winning or winning, and is provided on the front upper portion of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. (Speaker 78) The speaker 78 is for notifying the player of winning or winning, and as shown in FIG.
It is provided at the lower front part of the gaming machine 10.

(Payout Exit 80) The payout exit 80 is for paying out medals, and is provided in the lower front portion of the gaming machine 10. (Receiving tray 90) The receiving tray 90 is for receiving and storing the medals paid out from the payout opening 80.
It is provided below 80.

(Game control means 100) The game control means 100 is
It is for controlling the game. This game control means 10
As shown in FIG. 1, 0 has the following means (1) and (2). (1) Normal game control means 101 (2) Special game control means 102 The means provided in the game control means 100 are not limited to the above (1) and (2).

(Normal game control means 101) What is a normal game?
Refers to a general game, the normal game control means 101,
It is for controlling a normal game. The normal game will be described below. When a medal is inserted and the start switch 50 is operated after that, first, a lottery for winning or non-winning is performed. At almost the same time, all three gaming rotary reels 41
Starts rotating. After that, 3 stop switches
When one of 60 is operated, the stop switch 60
The rotation of the game rotary reel 41 corresponding to is stopped. When the operation of all the three stop switches 60 is completed, the rotation of all the three game rotary reels 41 is stopped. At this time, if the predetermined symbol stops at the predetermined position,
It will be a prize. Then, the number of medals according to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout opening 80. In addition, instead of paying out medals, or in addition to paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

In addition, the stop control of the game rotary reel 41,
It is performed as shown below. First, one stop table 130 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 130 based on the lottery result. Next, from the selected one stop table 130 and the rotational position of the game rotary reel 41 when the stop switch 60 is operated, the game rotary reel 41
The number of sliding frames of is determined. Then, the game rotary reel 41 rotates by the determined number of sliding pieces, and the rotation of the game rotary reel 41 stops there.

In addition, in the lottery result, a specific introduction game win (BB win), a specific game win (RB win), a first small winning combination, a second small winning combination, and a third small winning combination, There are replay wins (Replay wins) and loses. In addition, in the prize, a specific introduction game prize (BB prize) related to the transition to the specific introduction game (BB game), a specific game prize (RB prize) related to the transition to the specific game (RB game), and a predetermined number The first small winning combination relating to the payout of medals (for example, 12) and the number of coins smaller than the first small winning combination (for example, 8).
The second small winning combination relating to the payout of medals and the third small winning combination relating to the payment of a smaller number of medals (for example, one) than this second small winning, and the execution of a replay (Replay). There is a replay prize (Replay prize).

The RB game is a specific winning game (J
An AC game is a game that has a higher winning probability than a normal game because it can be played a plurality of times, and a BB game is a game that has a high probability of introducing an RB game. And
For example, if you have 3 "Red 7" symbols on the pay line,
If a BB prize is awarded and there is a payout, medals will be paid out and the BB game will be executed.

Further, for example, when three "watermelon" symbols are lined up on the pay line, the first small winning combination is won, and 12 medals are paid out. Further, for example, when three "bell" symbols are lined up on the winning line, the second small winning combination is won, and eight medals are paid out. Further, for example, when the "cherry" symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 72 when the rotation of the left gaming rotary reel 41 is stopped, the symbol displayed on the central and right gaming rotary reels 41. Regardless of the stop position, the third small winning combination will be awarded and one medal will be paid out.

Also, for example, when three "Replay" symbols are lined up on the pay line, a Replay prize is awarded, and a game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal. Also, when the lottery result is BB winning, stop control of the symbols based on the BB winning is performed,
At this time, if the BB winning symbol arrangement is not assigned, this BB winning is carried over until the BB winning symbol arrangement is assigned. The same applies to RB winning.

In addition, the first small combination winning is not carried over to the next game unless the first small combination winning symbol arrangement is assigned in the game in which the lottery result is the first small combination winning. There is. The same applies to the second winning combination, the third winning combination, and the Replay winning. (Special game control means 102) The special game means a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and the special game control means 102 is for controlling the special game.

In this embodiment, special game control means 102
Is a special game as a special game (BB game),
It is formed to play a specific game (RB game). Specifically, the special game control means 102 is provided with the following means (1) and (2) as shown in FIG. (1) Specific introduction game control means 103 (2) Specific game control means 104 The means provided in the special game control means 102 is not limited to the above (1) and (2).

(Specific introduction game control means 103) The specific introduction game (BB game) means a game in which the introduction probability of the specific game (RB game) is high, and the specific introduction game control means 10
3 is for controlling the specific introduction game (BB game). The specific introduction game (BB game) will be described below.

A lottery result is a specific introduction game win (BB win)
Then, the stop control of the symbol based on the BB winning is performed. At this time, when three "Red 7" symbols are lined up on the winning line, the specific introduction game winning (BB winning) is achieved. And
When the BB prize is reached, the medals are paid out if there are payouts, and then the game is shifted to the specific introduction game (BB game).

When shifting to the BB game, first,
"BB general game" is played. Also, "BB general game"
As in the normal game, it is possible to insert up to 3 medals, and a lottery to win or not win is carried out every time, and all three spinning reels for gaming 41 rotate. When is stopped, it is determined whether or not a prize is won depending on whether or not a predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position.

However, during the "BB general game", the winning probability of the specific game win (RB win) is higher than that during the normal game. When the lottery result is RB win, the stop control of the symbols based on the RB win is performed. Then, in the "BB general game", when three "Replay" symbols are lined up on the pay line, a specific game prize (RB prize) is obtained, and the "BB general game" is shifted to the "BB specific game".

Then, during the BB game, the transition to the "BB specific game" is performed three times, or the "BB general game".
When the game is played 30 times in total, the BB game ends and the BB game shifts to the normal game. (Specific game control means 104) The specific game (RB game) refers to a game with a higher winning probability than during the normal game, and the specific game control means 104 uses the specific game (RB game).
Is for controlling.

The specific game (RB game) will be described below. When the lottery result is RB winning, the stop control of the symbols based on the RB winning is performed. At this time, "BAR"
When 3 of these symbols are lined up on the pay line, the RB prize is won.
Then, when the RB prize is won, the medals are paid out if there is a payout, and then the RB game is started.

Further, during the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game (JAC game) is performed in which when three predetermined symbols are arranged on the center pay line, the prize is won. Also, up to 12 JAC games can be played during RB games.
It is possible to make a number of times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. That is, during the RB game, 12 JAC games
The RB game ends when it is played once or when there are eight winnings.

(Lottery means 110) The lottery means 110 is for performing lottery. The lottery means 110 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a lottery table, and a lottery determination means. In addition, the random number generation means, the random number for the lottery,
It is for generating within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal).

The random number generating means can be composed of, for example, an oscillating circuit and a counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillating circuit (so-called hard random number). Further, the random number generating means may be configured by, for example, a means for generating a random number by the average sampling method or a means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. Also, these means are, for example, CP
It can be configured by causing U to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number).

The random number extraction means is for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generation means. The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 50).
Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical values generated by the random number generating means are not strictly random numbers. However, since the timing at which the start switch 50 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be treated substantially as a random number.

Further, the lottery table defines whether or not the random numbers in the entire range generated by the random number generating means are won at a predetermined ratio. This lottery table is for random numbers in the entire range generated by the random number generation means.
Whether to win BB, RB, first small win, second small win, third small win, Replay win, or lose To
It is set in advance at a predetermined ratio.

The lottery determination means is for determining the lottery result by collating the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the lottery table. The lottery determination means collates the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the lottery table, and the lottery result indicates whether the BB win, the RB win, the first small win, the second small win, or the second win. 3 It is determined whether it is a small win, a Replay win, or a loss.

(Stop Table 130) The stop table 130 is
It is for determining the stop position of the symbol, and in accordance with the rotational position of the gaming rotary reel 41 when the stop switch 60 is operated, the number of sliding pieces of the gaming rotary reel 41 is predetermined. is there. Also, stop table 130
A plurality of are provided for each lottery result of the lottery means 110.
Even if the lottery results of the lottery means 110 are the same, the stop positions of the symbols may be different.

Further, the stop table 130 is defined so that the relationship between the rotational position of the gaming rotary reel 41 when the stop switch 60 is operated and the number of sliding pieces of the gaming rotary reel 41 may be different. ing. And, even if the rotational position of the game rotary reel 41 when the stop switch 60 is operated is the same, the stop position of the symbol may be different.

(Stop Control Means 120) The stop control means 120 is
This is for performing stop control of the three gaming rotary reels 41. The stop control means 120 first selects one stop table 130 from the plurality of stop tables 130 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110 and the like. Next, the number of sliding pieces of the gaming rotary reel 41 is determined from the selected one stop table 130 and the rotational position of the gaming rotary reel 41 when the stop switch 60 is operated. Here, if the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 0, the rotary reel for game immediately
Stop the rotation of 41. That is, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 0, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 as it is. Further, if the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 1, the rotating reel 41 for a game corresponding to one piece is provided.
Is rotated, and the rotation of the game rotary reel 41 is stopped there. That is, when the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotating direction of the game rotary reel 41, It is stopped and displayed in the middle of the symbol display window 72. Further, if the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 2, the game rotary reel 41 is rotated by two frames, and then the rotation of the game rotary reel 41 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 2, the symbol displayed in the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by two frames in the rotating direction of the game rotary reel 41, It is stopped and displayed at the bottom of the symbol display window 72.

(Winning determination means 140) The winning determination means 140 is
This is for determining a winning when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position. Specifically, this winning determination means 14
0 is B when 3 "Red 7" symbols are lined up on the winning line.
It is determined to be a B prize.

Also, the winning determination means 140 is "BA
When three "R" symbols are lined up on the winning line, it is determined to be an RB winning. Further, the winning determination means 140 determines that the first small winning combination is won when three "watermelon" symbols are lined up on the winning line. In addition, when the three "bell" symbols are lined up on the winning line, the winning determination means 140 determines the second small winning combination.

Further, this winning determination means 140, when the symbol "cherry" is displayed in the symbol display window 72 when the rotation of the left game rotary reel 41 is stopped, the center and right game rotations are performed. Regardless of the stop position of the symbol displayed on the reel 41, it is determined that the third small winning combination. In addition, the winning determination unit 140 determines that the Replay is awarded when three “Replay” symbols are lined up on the winning line.

(Production control means 200) The production control means 200 is
It is for controlling the performance. This production control means 20
0 is formed so that a plurality of types of effects can be executed. Specifically, the effect control means 200, an effect of generating a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 78, an effect of lighting or blinking the effect lamp 77, and an effect of turning on a lamp provided inside the gaming rotary reel 41. Alternatively, a flashing effect, an effect using the effect rotation reel 42 (reel effect), and the like are executable.

In addition, the reel production is the production rotary reel 42.
It is a production using. The reel effect has an initial state in which it is executable. Further, this reel effect is formed to be cancelable during execution.
Further, this reel effect requires a predetermined time from being canceled to returning to the initial state.

In this embodiment, when the reel effect is canceled during execution, the effect rotary reel 42 is returned to a predetermined initial position. Further, if the reel effect is canceled during execution, it takes a predetermined time from the cancellation of the reel effect until the effect rotary reel 42 returns to a predetermined initial position. Also, during the period from the cancellation of the reel effect to the return of the effect rotary reel 42 to the predetermined initial position, the preparation for starting the reel effect is not completed and the reel effect cannot be executed. When the production rotary reel 42 returns to the predetermined initial position and the preparation for starting the reel production is completed, the reel production is in the initial state.

(Production selecting means 210) The production selecting means 210 is
This is for selecting which effect is to be executed from a plurality of types of effects. The effect selecting means 210 is formed to select which effect is to be executed by lottery using random numbers.

Further, the effect selecting means 210 is formed so as to select which effect is to be executed when it is decided to execute the effect. Specifically, the effect selecting unit 210, when it is determined that the effect is to be executed, causes the speaker 78 to generate a predetermined sound effect,
Which of the following is to be performed: the effect of turning on or off the effect lamp 77, the effect of turning on or off the lamp provided inside the game rotating reel 41, or the effect using the effect rotating reel 42 (reel effect). Formed to choose.

(Production transfer means 220) The production transfer means 220 is
When the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 210 is not in an executable state, the effect is changed to another executable effect different from the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 210. In addition, "the effect is not in an executable state" means that the effect cannot be executed.

In the present embodiment, during the period from the cancellation of the reel effect to the return of the effect rotary reel 42 to the predetermined initial position, the preparation for starting the reel effect is not completed and the reel effect cannot be executed. . That is, in the reel production,
By the time the effect rotary reel 42 returns to the predetermined initial position, a situation where "the effect is not executable" may occur.

Further, "another executable effect" means an effect which is different from the effect selected by the effect selecting means 210 and can be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect of generating a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 78,
The effect of turning on or blinking the effect lamp 77 and the effect of turning on or blinking the lamp provided inside the game rotary reel 41 can be executed at any time.

When the production selecting means 210 selects the reel production, the production transfer means 220 is in the middle of returning to the initial state after the reel production is canceled, and therefore, when the production transfer means 220 is not in the executable state, It is formed so as to transfer from an effect to another executable effect (for example, an effect that lights or blinks the effect lamp 77).

(Operation of Gaming Machine 10) The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The operation of will be described. In step 100, it is determined whether or not to execute the effect. When it is determined that the effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect is not executed, the effect process ends.

At step 101, the production is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step 102. In particular,
For example, an effect of generating a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 78, an effect of turning on or blinking the effect lamp 77, an effect of turning on or blinking a lamp provided inside the game rotating reel 41, or an effect rotating reel 42. Which of the effects (reel effects) used is to be executed is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step 102.

At step 102, it is determined whether or not the selected effect can be executed. When it is determined that the selected effect can be executed, step 10
Go to 3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected effect is not executable, the process proceeds to step 104. Specifically, for example, when the reel effect is selected in step 101, whether or not the effect rotary reel 42 has returned to a predetermined initial position in step 102, that is, whether or not the reel effect start preparation is completed. The decision is made. When it is determined that the reel production start preparation is completed, the process proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel production start preparation is not completed, the process proceeds to step 104.

At step 103, the selected effect is executed. Then, the effect process ends. Specifically, for example, assume that the reel effect is selected in step 101 and that it is determined in step 102 that the reel effect can be executed. Then, the reel effect is executed in step 103. Then, the effect process ends.

At step 104, transfer to another executable effect is performed. And step 105
Proceed to. Specifically, for example, assume that the reel effect is selected in step 101 and that it is determined in step 102 that the reel effect is not executable. Then, in step 104, transfer to another executable effect is performed.

In step 105, the transferred effect is executed. Then, the effect process ends. Specifically, for example, assume that the reel effect is selected in step 101 and that it is determined in step 102 that the reel effect is not executable. Then, in step 104, it is assumed that the reel effect is switched to the effect in which the effect lamp 77 blinks. Then, in step 105, an effect of blinking the effect lamp 77 is executed instead of the reel effect. Then, the effect process ends.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
When the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 210 is not in the executable state, the effect transferring unit 220 transfers the effect to another executable effect. Therefore, some kind of effect can be executed even if the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 210 is not in the executable state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the effect selecting means 210 selects the reel effect,
When the reel production is not in the executable state because the reel production is in the process of returning to the initial state, the production transfer means 220 transfers the production to another executable production. Therefore, when the effect selecting unit 210 selects the reel effect, some effect can be executed even if the reel effect is not in an executable state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation in which the effect is not executed, while enhancing the interest of the player while satisfying the player's request that the reel effect can be canceled.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration and also has the above-described operation. Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment controls the gaming machine 10, a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stopped display, a gaming control means 100 for controlling a game, and an effect. While functioning as the effect control means 200 for, the effect control means 200 is formed to be able to execute a plurality of types of effects, and for selecting which effect is to be executed from among a plurality of types of effects. When the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 210 and the effect selecting unit 210 is not in the executable state,
It can be controlled by the game machine program that includes the effect transfer means 220 for transferring to another executable effect different from the effect selected by the effect selecting means 210.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can be controlled by using a computer-readable recording medium in which the above-mentioned gaming machine program is recorded. In addition,
The symbol display means means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stop display. This symbol display means can be formed by using, for example, an actual rotating reel 10 displaying a plurality of symbols around it.

Further, the symbol display means may be formed by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT and sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on the image display device. In the present embodiment, when the reel effect is canceled during execution, the effect rotary reel 42 is returned to a predetermined initial position. However, for example, when the special game winning is in the internal state,
Even if the reel effect is canceled during execution, it is possible to move the effect rotary reel 42 to a position meaning special game winning without returning to the predetermined initial position.

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According to the invention of claim 1, when the selected effect is not in the executable state, some effect is executed by transferring to another executable effect. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be played.

(Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, when the reel effect is selected and the reel effect is not in the executable state because it is in the process of returning to the initial state, the reel effect is changed. It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which some effect can be executed by transferring to another executable effect.

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, there is provided a game machine program which functions as a game machine for transferring to another executable effect when the selected effect is not in an executable state. It is possible. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, when the selected effect is not in an executable state, a computer-readable program recording a game machine program that functions as a game machine that transfers to another executable effect can be read. It is possible to provide various recording media.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is an external front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

[Explanation of symbols] 10 Gaming machine 20 Control device 30 Reel unit 40 Rotation reel 41 Rotation reel for game 42 Rotation reel for production 50 Start switch 60 Stop switch 70 Housing 71 Front panel 72 Symbol display window 73 Insert switch 74 Bet switch 75 Clearing switch 76 Hopper unit 77 Performance lamp 78 Speaker 80 Outlet 90 Sauce 100 Game control means 101 Normal game control means 102 Special game control means 103 Specific introduction game control means 104 Specific game control means 110 Lottery means 120 Stop control means 130 Stop Table 140 Winning determination means 200 Production control means 210 Production selection means 220 Production transfer means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols on the periphery, and a control device for controlling a gaming machine, wherein the control device, a game control means for controlling a game, and an effect. And a production control unit for controlling, the production control unit is formed to be able to execute a plurality of types of production, and for selecting which production is to be executed from a plurality of types of production. The production selecting means and the production transfer means for transferring to another executable production different from the production selected by the production selecting means when the production selected by the production selecting means is not in an executable state. A gaming machine characterized by being present. 2. A gaming machine includes, as a rotating reel, a gaming rotating reel used for a game, and a production rotating reel used for production, wherein the production control means is one of a plurality of types of production. A reel effect, which is an effect using a rotating reel, is formed to be executable, and the reel effect is defined as an executable initial state, and can be canceled during execution, and after being canceled. It takes a certain amount of time to return to the initial state, and the production transfer means is in the process of returning to the initial state after the reel production is canceled when the production selection means selects the reel production. 2. When it is not in a possible state, it is formed so as to transfer from the reel effect to another executable effect.
The game machine described. 3. A gaming machine is caused to function as a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stop display, a game control means for controlling a game, and an effect control means for controlling an effect. At the same time, the effect control means is formed to be able to execute a plurality of types of effects, and an effect selecting means for selecting which effect is to be executed from among a plurality of kinds of effects, and the effect selecting means. When the selected performance is not ready to execute,
A program for a gaming machine, comprising: a production transfer unit for transferring to another executable production different from the production selected by the production selection unit. 4. A gaming machine is caused to function as a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display or a stop display, a game control means for controlling a game, and an effect control means for controlling an effect. At the same time, the effect control means is formed to be able to execute a plurality of types of effects, and an effect selecting means for selecting which effect is to be executed from among a plurality of kinds of effects, and the effect selecting means. When the selected performance is not ready to execute,
A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for a gaming machine, comprising: an effect transfer unit for transferring to another executable effect different from the effect selected by the effect selecting unit.