JP2004344448A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of changing the mode of progress of presentation according to the operation by a player, allowing the player to cancel the presentation, and capable of preventing the presentation from being canceled against the player's intention. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine has a presentation means for executing the presentation leading to a result related to the result of a lottery of a lottery means according to the executed game. The presentation means has a presentation terminating means for terminating the presentation on the way based on the input of a bet on the next game if the presentation is executed after the game is terminated, and the presentation terminating means comprises a presentation termination canceling means for continuing the presentation without terminating the presentation based on a prescribed condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game using, for example, a medal as a game medium, and in particular, to execute a game using a plurality of reels (variable display means) having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. Related to the slot machine configured.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, three variable display means such as reels (drums) displaying a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface are provided, and by rotating these reels, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and a game is executed. A slot machine or the like in which a predetermined value (profit) is given to a player when a symbol stopped and displayed in a display window due to the stop of a reel forms a predetermined symbol combination mode on a preset effective line. Gaming machines are generally known.
[0003]
In such a slot machine, a player inputs a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3) of game media (medals or game balls) or inputs a bet amount based on a bet button operation (bet operation) from a credit. After that, by operating the start lever, the reel is rotated to display the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and after a certain period of time, automatically or by the player operating the reel stop button provided for each reel. The rotation of the reels is sequentially stopped to determine the symbol combination mode (stop display mode). Then, when the reels stop, the symbol combination mode formed on the activated line activated according to the input of the bet amount becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode (winning mode). Is determined (established), and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is provided to the player. Here, the player inserts the game medium to start the game, and subtracts the number of credits according to the bet button operation from the stored number of (credit) game media previously deposited in the slot machine, or The input of the number of bets based on the determination of a predetermined prize (replay prize) based on the result is collectively called bet or bet input.
[0004]
In a slot machine using a general medal, a plurality of types of winnings are prepared. For example, a small portion winning where a relatively small amount (for example, 10 or less) of medals are paid out, and one medal is bet. A relatively large number (for example, 15) of medals will be paid out just by playing, a replay prize that enables the game to be played again without betting medals (replay may not be treated as a prize), and a high probability of JAC prize RB prize that generates a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB) game in which a JAC game in which the liability is likely to be established can be played a predetermined number of times, a small combination game and an RB game in which the probability of establishment of a specific small combination prize is higher than in a normal state. A BB winning that generates a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) game that can be played a predetermined number of times is prepared. In particular, when the BB prize as a special prize is established, a special game state is set, and a large amount (300 or more) of game media can be obtained at a stretch as compared with the small prize prize.
[0005]
The normal slot machine is provided with a function (internal lottery function: lottery means) for performing a lottery in advance as to whether or not to win various prizes in connection with the execution of the game, and the result of the internal lottery is used to win Only when winning (internal winning is established: winning flag is established), a predetermined symbol is permitted to stop on the activated line and form a winning mode, and reel control (so-called pull-in) is performed so that a winning can be achieved as much as possible. Control) is performed.
[0006]
On the other hand, if the lottery result does not indicate a winning (winning flag is not established), a predetermined symbol is stopped on the activated line and a winning mode is formed, regardless of the timing at which the player performs the reel stop operation. Reel control (so-called kick-off control) is performed so as not to occur.
[0007]
By the way, in recent slot machines, in addition to the variable display means, a liquid crystal display device, a display device including a reel separate from the variable display means, and a directing means such as a lamp, an LED, and a speaker are provided. There has been proposed one that performs an effect related to a game on the variable display means. In this effect means, for example, an effect is executed after the end of the game in the variable display means, and an effect result in accordance with the result of the internal lottery is derived to enhance the interest. In such a case, a game control device for controlling the progress of the game by controlling the variation display means, and an effect control device for effecting control based on a control signal (control information, control command) from the game control device, are provided. Is common.
[0008]
The effect means is provided with a function that allows the effect contents to be terminated (canceled) on the way by a bet input (reception of bet information) for executing the next game. In addition, a slot machine has been proposed that provides an effect that can be canceled and an effect that cannot be canceled in order to ensure control consistency between the game control device and the effect control device, so that the effect can not be canceled when winning a special prize etc. (For example, Patent Document 1).
[0009]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-126171 A
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional slot machine in which the effect control device is configured to cancel the effect based on the bet information output from the game control device, a replay prize that can be re-gamed without inserting a medal is achieved as a result of the game. In such a case, the bet information is automatically input to the effect control device, and the effect is automatically canceled at that time. Such control may cause the player to want to enjoy the effect to cancel the effect against his / her will, which may reduce the interest in the game.
[0011]
Also, in a slot machine that starts the production in response to the end of the game, it is delayed to notice the start of the production, and the bet input of the next game is performed against the will of the player, There is a possibility that the production may end even though the production is still desired. In other words, during the game of the slot machine, the game is often advanced at a good tempo, and the bet input of the next game is performed immediately after the game ends, so the bet input is performed without noticing the start of the effect. Often. Therefore, if the effect has been performed before the end of the game, the player can easily recognize the execution of the effect, but the effect performed in response to the end of the game is contrary to the intention of the player. Will be terminated.
[0012]
Further, in the slot machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior application, since the effect that can be canceled and the effect that cannot be canceled are provided, the reliability of the effect depends on whether or not the effect can be canceled (the reliability of whether or not a special prize has been won). Since the degree) is known to some extent, the player may not concentrate on the effect contents and may not be able to sufficiently exert the effect of the effect. In addition, when an effect that cannot be canceled is provided, for example, a player who can grasp the winning state of a special prize in a reel stop display mode (a reach eye or the like), a player who mainly wants to enjoy the reel stop display mode, or a game. Players who want to progress quickly can be dissatisfied with the inability to cancel the effect on their own will.
[0013]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to change the progress of the effect according to the operation of the player, so that the player can cancel the effect and cancel the effect against the will of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine which can prevent the slot machine from being lost.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1, wherein a variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a lottery means for performing a lottery of a plurality of kinds of prizes including a special prize every time the game accompanied by the variable display in the variable display means is executed. Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning, stopping the variable display means so that the symbol corresponding to the winning winning can be stopped on the activated line activated based on the bet input. When the special symbol combination corresponding to the special winning is stopped and displayed on the activated line as a result of the game, the special winning is established, and the game is more likely to give a profit to the player than usual. In a slot machine that generates a special game state (BB, RB) capable of executing a game, an effect such that a result related to a lottery result by the lottery means is generated in response to the execution of the game. Effect means for performing, wherein the effect means comprises an effect ending means capable of ending the effect on the way based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game when the effect is being executed after the end of the game, The effect ending means includes effect ending invalidating means for continuing the effect without ending the effect based on a predetermined condition. Here, the "predetermined condition" includes the type of bet input, the time of starting an effect, or the time from the end of the game until the bet input is performed. In addition, the “effect” is specifically an “effect game”, and includes various effects such as a variation display game of an identification symbol, a battle game with an enemy character, and a sugoroku game.
[0015]
In such a slot machine, the first operation for executing the next game of betting input can immediately terminate the effect according to the player's will, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect is not effected. It can be continued without terminating.
[0016]
The effect termination invalidating means, when the bet input is an automatic bet input generated based on the result of the game, causes the effect to be continued without terminating. As a result, even if an automatic bet input is generated based on the establishment of a replay winning, the effect is not forcibly terminated, so that the effect may be terminated against the player's will to enjoy the effect yet. Can be avoided.
[0017]
Further, the effect means starts the effect at the end of the game. As a result, the effect is not immediately terminated by the automatic bet input, so a problem that is likely to occur when the effect is started at the end of the game, that is, the effect cannot be enjoyed by forcibly terminating the effect, Alternatively, the problem that the effect is not noticed because the effect is immediately terminated can be solved, and the effect by the effect can be sufficiently exhibited.
[0018]
Further, the effect means executes an effect started before the end of the game and an effect started in response to the end of the game (including simultaneously or almost simultaneously with the end of the game, or after the end of the game). When the effect is started in response to the end of the game, the effect termination invalidating means is configured to continue the effect without ending the effect on the way based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game. I made it. In other words, in a slot machine having an effect started before the end of the game and an effect started in accordance with the end of the game, if the effect is started in response to the end of the game, a replay winning is established. In addition to the automatic bet input based on the game, the end of the effect by the bet input based on the operation of the player is invalidated.
[0019]
This prevents the effect from being terminated by the player erroneously performing a bet input operation without noticing that the effect has occurred, and the effect of the effect can be sufficiently exhibited. In addition, since the effect may be started before the end of the game, or may be started in response to the end, a variety of effects can be performed, and the interest can be improved.
[0020]
Further, when the game is executed on the condition that there is a start input after the bet input, the effect ending means means that the effect which is continued without being ended by the effect ending invalidating means is changed to the next game. Finished based on start input. This allows the player to end the production with the start input even for the production that was not completed by the bet input, and complained that the player who was not interested in the production could not finish the production on the way. I don't feel it.
[0021]
Further, when the effect ending means terminates the effect halfway, the effect means immediately derives a predetermined effect of the effect. As a result, even if the effect is ended in the middle, the final result form of the effect is derived, so that it is a very convenient function for a player who wants to know the effect result quickly.
[0022]
Further, the game control device includes a game control device that controls execution of the game, and the effect means includes a display device that performs an effect display, and a display control device that performs a display control of the display device. The effect display control is performed on the display device based on a control signal from the game control device. Thereby, the processing load on the game control device can be reduced, and various effects can be displayed.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.
At a substantial center of the upper half of the front panel 2, there is provided a display window portion 20 for allowing a player to visually recognize a symbol which is variably displayed by rotation of the reels 4a, 4b and 4c as a variable display means. From the display window section 20, three symbols of the symbol row displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c can be visually recognized in a state where the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped. I have. That is, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 20. Further, inside the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, a reel backside lamp 40 (FIG. 2) is provided so that the reels can be easily visually recognized. You can do it too.
[0024]
Above the display window 20, a display device 5 such as a liquid crystal display device for displaying various information is provided. The display device 5 is controlled by an effect control device 60 (FIG. 2) as a display control device, and an effect is performed such that the result is related to a lottery result of an internal lottery.
A bet line display unit 13 is provided on the left side of the display window unit 20 to display a bet line activated in accordance with the number of medals inserted by the player or the bet number (up to three) betted from credits. Have been.
[0025]
For example, when the number of medals bet is one, “1” at the center of the bet line display unit 13 is lit to indicate that only the middle horizontal line is an active line, and the number of medals bet is two. In the case of the number of coins, “1” in the center of the bet line display section 13 and “2” located above and below it are lit to indicate that the upper, middle, and lower three horizontal lines are effective lines, and In the case of three sheets, "1", "2", and "3" in the bet line display section 13 are all lit, and three horizontal lines of the upper, middle, and lower rows, and two diagonal lines of lower right and upper right are displayed. Indicates that a total of five lines are valid lines.
[0026]
On the right side of the display window section 20, a game state display section 14 for displaying various game states is provided. The gaming state display unit 14 displays, for example, “INSERT_MEDALS” indicating that the gaming machine is in a state in which the gaming machine can execute a game and suggesting insertion of a medal, that a replay prize has been won, and that the game currently being played has a replay prize. "REPALY" display indicating that it is a replay game after acquisition, "WAIT" display indicating that there is a waiting time until the reel starts rotating after the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, and the game. The player operates the reel stop button to stop the reel, or the game is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed and the reel is automatically stopped.
[0027]
Below the display window 20, a payout display section 8 for displaying the number of payouts when the player has won various prizes and received medals, the number of small role games in the BB game, the number of JAC games in the RB game, and the like. Is displayed side by side, and a credit number display section 12 for displaying the number of medals is provided side by side. Each of the display units 8, 11, and 12 can be configured using a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal device.
[0028]
A light-transmitting front cover member 25 is mounted on the upper part of the front panel 2, and a decorative display portion 37 (FIG. 2) made of a light-emitting member such as a lamp or LED and a speaker are mounted on the back of the front cover member 25. A sound output unit 26 (FIG. 2) is provided.
[0029]
A medal insertion slot 15 for inserting medals is provided on the inclined base portion 22 located between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 2, and a player can play a game by inserting medals into this insertion slot. Become like In addition, on the inclined base portion 22, a 1-bet button 10 for betting medals one by one from the number of credits (credit data) by a pressing operation, and a bettable number (for example, the number of credits) from the number of credits by one pressing operation The maximum bet button 9 on which medals are betted by 3 bets when the number is 3 or more, and 2 bets when the number of credits is 2) is provided. By using the medal bet buttons 9 and 10, it is possible to bet medals within the number of credits displayed on the number-of-credits display section 12 without inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 15. Is set.
[0030]
In the lower half of the front panel 2, a rectangular decorative panel 19 is provided. Above the decorative panel 19, one of a credit state in which medals can be stored as credit and a non-credit state in which medals cannot be stored are stored. A credit selection button 18 that can be selectively switched to a state, a start lever 6 for starting rotation of each of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and a reel stop button 7a for stopping rotation of each of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. , 7b, 7c are provided.
[0031]
Each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c has a built-in stop button lamp 39 (FIG. 2) for notifying whether or not the reel stop button is operable. For example, while these stop button lamps 39 are not lit, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are disabled, and after the lamps are lit, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are operable. Alternatively, whether or not the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are operable may be notified by the lighting color of the operation information lamp 39.
[0032]
Front cover members 24, 24 having a light-transmitting property are mounted on both left and right sides of the decorative panel 19, and lamps, LEDs, and the like are disposed behind the front cover members 24, 24.
Below the decorative panel 19, a tray 23 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout section 3 (FIG. 2) on the back of the front panel 2 and an ashtray 21 are provided.
[0033]
FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as a main control device installed inside the slot machine.
In the figure, a game control device 50 includes a CPU 51, a read-only ROM 52, a readable and writable RAM 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54, and a random number generator 55.
[0034]
The CPU 51 performs various arithmetic controls by the control unit and the arithmetic unit, and determines whether or not to permit the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c to stop so that a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the reel 4. It functions as the (internal) lottery means for determination.
Specifically, the (internal) lottery means performs an internal lottery using the random number generated and output by the random number generator (random number generation IC) 55 as a random number for the internal lottery. Note that the random number for internal lottery may be generated by software processing of the CPU 51 instead of the random number generator 55.
[0035]
Further, the game control device 50 controls stop control of the reel 4 so that a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed (or not formed) based on the lottery result of the lottery means (pull-in / kick-off control). ).
[0036]
Further, the game control device 50 does not enable a special prize to be immediately established even if a special prize (BB prize, RB prize) is won by an internal lottery in a normal game state, and a predetermined condition is established after the internal lottery is won. A special prize stock function that enables a special prize to be established based on the establishment is provided. For example, when an internal lottery is won in a stock-free state in a normal game state (a state in which no special prize has been won in a previous game), a transition is made to a specific game state, and a predetermined condition (specific game state release condition) ) Is established, the state shifts to a special prize establishment state where a special prize can be established. In the specific game state, the internal lottery is performed in the same manner as in the no-stock state. However, if a special prize is won at this time, the lottery is further stocked, and the number of special prizes that can be established in the special prize possible state is increased. .
[0037]
The ROM 52 stores control programs and control data, as well as judgment values for internal lottery. The RAM 53 has a storage area for random numbers for internal lottery generated by the CPU 51, a storage area for other various data (for example, the number of credits for medals, the number of medals bet, and the type of winning prize), and a work area for the CPU 51. It has.
[0038]
The input / output interface (I / F) 54 includes a inserted medal detection sensor 15S, a start lever switch 6S, reel stop switches 7Sa, 7Sb, 7Sc, reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 31c, a bet switch 10S, a max bet switch 9S, a credit selection switch 18S, a payout medal detection sensor 3S, a setting device 32, a reset switch 33, a front frame opening detection switch 34, and various detection signals output from the CPU 51 to the CPU 51. Output.
[0039]
Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is a sensor for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the start lever switch 6S is a switch for detecting that the start lever 6 has been operated, and a reel stop switch. 7Sa, 7Sb, and 7Sc are switches provided for each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c to detect that the respective reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operated. The reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c are provided. Is a sensor provided for each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c to detect a stop position of each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. A 1Bet switch 10S is a switch for detecting that the 1Bet button 10 is pressed. The max bet switch 9S is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 9 has been pressed. The credit selection switch 18S is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 18 has been pressed, and the payout medal detection sensor 3S is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out from the medal payout machine (medal payout unit) 3. The setting device 32 prepares slot machine settings (1 to 6 with different winning probabilities for each winning, and the winning probability of setting 1 is the lowest, and the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability. For example, This is a device for switching between each winning or a part of winning (BB winning or RB winning) with six tables having different winning probabilities for each setting. The reset switch 33 is a switch for resetting the gaming state of the slot machine. The front frame opening detection switch 34 is a switch for detecting that the front panel 2 has been opened.
[0040]
The input / output interface (I / F) 54 transmits a control signal output from the CPU 51 to an effect control device (sub-control device) 60, a game progress display unit 11, a bet line via an output port and a driver (not shown). Output to display section 13, credit number display section 12, payout number display section 8, game state display section 14, medal payout section 3, reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc, external signal output section 38, stop button lamp 39, etc. ing.
[0041]
The effect control device 60 as a sub-control device includes a control CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and controls information display related to the effect of the display device (liquid crystal display device) 5 and control of the sound output unit 26 and the like. Do. That is, the display device 5 and the effect control device 60 function as an effect unit that performs an effect to derive a result related to the lottery result of the lottery unit in response to the execution of the game by the reel 4. For example, by starting an effect before the end of the game, or by starting an effect in response to the end of the game, it is possible to perform various effects and improve interest.
[0042]
Further, when the effect is executed after the end of the game, the effect control device 60 performs a bet input (an automatic bet input based on establishment of a replay winning, a medal insertion of a player, or a credit from a credit for a next game). Based on the occurrence of a bet operation (betting input), the effect functions as an effect ending means that can end the effect on the way, and based on predetermined conditions, the end of the effect by the betting input is invalidated and the effect is continued as it is. It functions as a production end invalidating means.
[0043]
As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect from being forcibly ended when an automatic bet input occurs due to the establishment of the replay winning. For example, in a slot machine having a special prize stock function as in the present embodiment, a replay prize may be established in a game in which a special prize can be established (a specific game state release game). The effect termination invalidating means is effective because the player can expect the winning of the special prize even for the effect executed in the game. In particular, in the case where the establishment of the replay winning is used as the specific game state release condition, the effect in the game in which the replay winning is established is the effect with the highest expectation, so the interest is spoiled by preventing the effect from being forcibly ended. Can be avoided.
[0044]
In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player performs a bet input operation without being aware of the production after the end of the game and performs a bet input operation, so that the production can be prevented from being forcibly terminated against the player's will. It is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction that the effect is forcibly terminated for the player who wants to enjoy the game.
[0045]
In addition, during the special game state in which a special prize has been established and a flashy effect is being performed, the effect control device 60 outputs the effect display of the display device 5 and the output from the sound output unit 26 unless the game is executed for a certain period of time. Control such as reducing or stopping is performed. Further, it outputs a control signal to the decoration device (lamp, LED) 37, the reel backside lamp 40, and the like.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 are separately provided as described above, and the effect control device 60 performs the effect display control on the display device 5 based on the control signal from the game control device. Therefore, the processing load on the game control device can be reduced, and various effects can be displayed.
[0047]
Further, the communication form between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60, This prevents incorrect signals from being input.
[0048]
FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of symbols written on the reels 4 provided in the slot machine of the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a symbol combination mode (stop display mode) corresponding to a winning combination (winning type) and each winning. It is a correspondence diagram with winning contents based on a winning combination.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, "7" is located at array numbers 1, 5, 11 on the left reel 4a, "Taiko" is located at array numbers 2, 7, 14, 19, and array number 3, "Happy" located at 8, 16; "Circle" located at SEQ ID NOs: 4, 9, 13, 17, 21; "Cherry" located at SEQ ID NOs: 6, 15; located at SEQ ID NOs: 10, 12, 18 Seven types of symbols, "Lightning" and "BAR" located in the arrangement number 20, are arranged on the reel according to a predetermined rule. Then, when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped, if the symbols stopped on the activated line form any of the symbol combination modes shown in FIG. 4, a corresponding prize is established.
[0050]
The BB prize is a prize that is established when “7, 7, 7” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out and the BB game is given as a special game state. Here, the BB game is generated when a small combination game (maximum of 30 times) is executed by increasing the probability of winning a predetermined small combination winning, and when a specific condition (JAC in winning) is established in the small combination game. This is a special game state constituted by the RB game to be performed. In addition, the RB game is a special game state in which a JAC game in which a specific winning (JAC winning) which is not normally established can be established with a high probability can be executed a predetermined number of times.
[0051]
The RB prize is a prize established when “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out and the RB game is given as a specific game state. Note that the RB game awarded in the RB prize and the RB game in the BB game described above may be considered to be the same gaming state.
[0052]
The replay winning is a winning that is established when “fan, fan, fan” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and a replay game is performed in the next game after the reel is stopped. In this replay game, the current medal bet amount is carried over to the next game, so that the game can be started without newly betting medals.
[0053]
The drum prize is a prize formed by stopping and displaying “Taiko, Taiko, Taiko” on the activated line, and ten medals are paid out.
The winning prize is a prize that is established when “happi, happi, happi” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out.
The lightning prize is a prize that is established when “lightning, thunder, lightning” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and one medal is paid out.
[0054]
Cherry winning is a winning that is established when "Cherry, ANY, ANY"("ANY" may be any pattern) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. If the number of activated lines is 5, two medals are paid out for the upper and lower cherries, and one medal for the middle cherries.
[0055]
The JAC-in prize is a prize that is established when “fan, fan, fan” is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the small role game in the BB game, two medals are paid out, and the JAC game is executed a predetermined number of times. The executable RB game is started.
[0056]
In the RB game started by the JAC-in prize or the RB game started by the RB prize, when a bet is placed on one medal, "fan, fan, fan" is placed on an effective line (eg, middle line). 15 medals are paid out in a prize established when the stop display is made. However, during the RB game, even if “fan, fan, fan” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, a replay win does not occur and the replay game is not performed.
[0057]
Further, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, reel stop control is performed by reel stop control means of the game control device 50. For example, in the base game (other than the BB game and the RB game), a position advanced by up to four frames from the timing at which the player operated (stop operation) the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c (within about 190 ms from the detection of the reel stop switch) ), Reel stop control for stopping the reel 4 is executed. For this reason, if there is a symbol on the activated line at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and a symbol corresponding to the winning in which the flag is established in four frames thereafter, the symbol is displayed. It is forcibly pulled into the active line and stopped. In other words, the symbols that are always present in five consecutive frames can be stopped and displayed on the payline by the pull-in stop control by the game control device 50. If the position corresponding to the active line is all of the upper, middle, and lower rows, or any two of them (upper / middle row or middle / lower row), the symbols always exist in the continuous 7 frames or 6 frames. Can always be stopped and displayed on the activated line by the pull-in stop control.
[0058]
For example, in the left reel 4a of FIG. 3, the symbols "taiko" and "fan" always exist in seven consecutive frames, and in the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c, they always exist in five consecutive frames. If 5 winning lines are set and the win flag for the drum prize or replay prize is set, the reel can be stopped by pressing the keys in order (left → middle → right) to always win the game. it can. However, this does not apply to cases where the reel stop control does not function normally, for example, when the player performs an irregular push (for example, middle → right → left). On the other hand, winnings other than the drum winning and the replay winning are not necessarily obtained even if the pull-in stop control by the game control device 50 is performed unless the reel stop operation (push operation) is aimed at a specific symbol. .
[0059]
Next, each game state of the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine of the present embodiment has a special winning stock function, and the normal gaming state includes a no-stock state, a specific gaming state, and a special winning state. Here, the stock-free state is a state in which a special prize has not been won by an internal lottery, and the specific game state is a state in which a special prize has been won by an internal lottery but a special prize cannot be established, and a special game can be established. "Is a state in which the specific game state is released based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a special prize can be established.
[0060]
First, in the absence of stock, the above-mentioned "Big Bonus (BB) prize", "Regular Bonus (RB) prize", small role prize "Replay prize", "Taiko prize", "Happy prize", "Raise prize" Either "Cherry prize" or "Loss" will be won by internal lottery. When a winning other than a special winning (BB winning, RB winning) is won by an internal lottery in a state without stock, a winning flag of the winning is set, and a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is established (depending on the timing of reel stoppage). Some prizes may not be established (for example, a prize for happily or a prize for cherry). On the other hand, when a special prize is won by an internal lottery in a state without stock, the game is shifted to a specific game state.
[0061]
When the specific game state release condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the state is shifted to a special prize possible state, and a winning flag of the special prize won by the internal lottery is set. For example, when a predetermined number of games are executed in a specific game state, or when a predetermined prize is established (winning), a release lottery of a predetermined winning probability is performed every time the game is executed, and the release lottery is won, or When a predetermined number of games are executed or when a predetermined prize is established (winning), a lottery for releasing the specific game state is performed, and when the cancellation lottery is won, the specific game state is released. In the specific game state, the internal lottery is performed in the same manner as in the no stock state. However, if a special prize is won at this time, the number of special prizes that can be established in the special prize possible state is increased if the special prize is won. .
[0062]
Then, in the state where the special winning can be established, when the stop mode of the reel 4 becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode (“7, 7, 7” or “BAR, BAR, BAR”), a special winning (BB winning or RB winning) is established. Then, 15 medals are paid out and a special game state occurs.
After the end of the special game state, the state is shifted to a no-stock state or a specific game state based on the special winning stock state at that time, and the normal game state is resumed.
[0063]
Next, a game control process by the game control device 50 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.
First, in step S1, the game control device 50 executes an initial process of determining whether or not the slot machine is in a state capable of executing a game.
[0064]
Next, in step S2, a BET process is performed to determine whether or not a medal has been bet. In this processing, the right of the replay game is generated as a result of the previous game, the case where at least one or more medals are inserted from the medal slot 15, the case where at least one or more medals are credited to the RAM 53. When either the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 has been operated in the state stored as, it is determined that the medal has been bet.
[0065]
For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the inserted medal is first detected by the medal detection sensor 15s, and the detection signal is input to the game control device 50. Then, based on the detection signal, the bet number of medals is stored, and an effective line corresponding to the bet number is displayed by the bet line display unit 13. However, a predetermined upper limit (for example, three) is set for the bet number. For example, in a state where the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, a medal exceeding the upper limit of the bet number is set. Is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the surplus medals are returned to the tray 23 without being added to the bet amount. On the other hand, in the state where the “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, when a medal exceeding the upper limit of the bet number is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the extra medal is added to the credit number. At the same time, the result of the addition is displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 as the number of credits.
When it is determined in the betting process that a bet has been placed, bet information is transmitted from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60.
[0066]
Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated based on the output from the start lever switch 6s, and based on the operation of the start lever 6, a random number for internal lottery is extracted. The lottery process is executed by comparing the random number thus obtained with a judgment value (changed depending on the number of bets and the probability setting) stored in the ROM 52 in advance. The result of the lottery process is transmitted to the effect control device 60 as internal lottery information.
[0067]
This lottery process determines whether or not each of the various winnings shown in FIG. 4 has been won, and if so, sets a winning winning flag corresponding to the winning. However, when a special prize is won, the prize winning flag is not set immediately, but when the specific game state is released, the special prize winning flag is set.
[0068]
In the case of the specific game state, it is determined here whether the specific game state release condition has been satisfied, and if the release condition has been satisfied, the effect control device 60 sends the specific game state release information together with the internal lottery information. Send For example, the determination is made based on whether or not a winning lottery with a predetermined probability performed when a predetermined winning is established (winning) is won.
[0069]
After the above-described lottery processing is performed in step S3, it is determined in step S4 whether a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the previous game. At the same time, a control signal is sent to each of the reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, and 4Mc to execute a reel fluctuation start process for starting rotation of each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, and the game start information is transmitted to the effect control device 60. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start lever 6 was operated, the stop button lamp 39 is turned on to control the respective reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c so that they can be operated.
[0070]
Next, in step S5, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped based on the timing at which the player has stopped each reel with the respective reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and the state of the winning flag set in step S3. The position is determined, and based on the determination, reel fluctuation stop processing for outputting a control signal to each of the reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc is executed, and game end information is transmitted to the effect control device 60.
[0071]
Here, in step S5, reel control according to the result of the lottery process in step S3 is performed. For example, in a state where the winning winning flag is set, reel pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c, the player wins a symbol that should be stopped and displayed on the activated line, or a symbol of several frames (for example, four frames) following the symbol. When a symbol forming a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is included, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped and controlled such that the symbol is preferentially stopped and displayed on the activated line. Conversely, when none of the prize winning flags is set, the kicking control of the reels is performed so that the winning symbol combination mode is not stopped and displayed on the activated line.
[0072]
In step S5, if the player does not stop the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds or more) has elapsed since the start lever 6 was operated, The game control device 50 outputs a control signal to each of the reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc in accordance with the state of each reel before the game starts and the stop position of the reel determined based on the established winning flag. The rotation of 4b and 4c is automatically stopped.
[0073]
Next, in step S6, a winning determination process is executed based on the stop display mode of each of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and winning information is transmitted to the effect control device 60. Specifically, the stop position of each of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is detected by each of the reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, 31c, and the reel position detection sensor 31a, 31b, 31c corresponds to any winning mode (for example, small win, BB, RB, replay, etc.). The winning determination is made based on whether or not the stop display mode is established on the activated line. When it is determined that any of the winnings has been established, a winning establishment flag corresponding to the winning is set. Further, when the winning establishment flag of the BB winning or the RB winning is set, the BB state flag or the RB state flag is further set.
[0074]
After the above-described winning establishment determination processing is performed in step S6, a payout processing of a predetermined number of medals is performed based on the set winning establishment flag in step S7. Specifically, when a winning establishment flag other than the replay game is set, a process of transmitting a control signal to the medal payout unit 3 so as to pay out the number of medals according to the winning, or the number of medals according to the winning Is added to the storage of the number of credits. On the other hand, when the winning establishment flag of the replay winning is set, the bet amount stored in the current game is carried over to the next game and an automatic bet input is performed. In addition to the payout process, a process of clearing the winning establishment flag is also performed. By ending the payout process in step S10, a series of game control processes by the game control device 50 is ended, and one game is ended.
[0075]
Next, the effect control process executed by the effect control device 60 based on the various information transmitted from the game control device 50 will be described.
(Example 1)
In the first embodiment, an effect control process in a slot machine in which an effect is started in response to the end of the game by the reel 4 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an effect start process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
First, in step S101, it is determined whether game end information has been received from the game control device 50. Then, when it is determined that the game end information has not been received, the effect start processing is ended as it is.
[0076]
Next, in step S102, it is determined whether the specific game state release information has been received from the game control device 50. If it is determined that the information has been received, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S107. . This specific game state release information is transmitted from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60 when the release lottery in the above-mentioned lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 6) is won.
[0077]
If it is determined that the specific game state release information has been received, that is, if it is in a special winning establishment possible state, a random number for effect is extracted in step S103, and it is determined in step S104 whether the extracted random number is a specific value. For example, in a state in which a special prize can be established (a game that has won the cancellation lottery), a specific value is set so that an effect is executed at １ ／. Next, when it is determined in step S104 that the extracted random number is a specific value, an effect (variable display game) for deriving a winning result is determined in step S105. Here, a plurality of effects are prepared as the variable display game, and in step S105, an effect to be executed at random is determined from among these effects. Then, in accordance with the end of the game using the reels 4, an effect is started in step S106.
[0078]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific game state release information has not been received, that is, when there is no stock state or the specific game state, a random number for effect is extracted in step S107, and it is determined whether the extracted random number is a specific value in step S108. . For example, a specific value is set so that the effect is executed at 1/100 in the no stock state or the specific game state. Next, when it is determined in step S108 that the extracted random number is a specific value, an effect (variation display game) for deriving a result that is a loss is determined in step S105. Here, a plurality of effects are prepared as the variable display game, and in step S105, an effect to be executed at random is determined from among these effects. Then, in accordance with the end of the game using the reels 4, an effect is started in step S106. In this way, the effect start processing by the effect control device 60 is performed.
[0079]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the effect ending process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
First, it is determined whether or not an effect is being executed in step S111. If it is determined that the effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not a replay winning has been established based on the winning establishment information transmitted from the game control device 50 in step S112. I do. If it is determined that the replay winning has been achieved, the process shifts to step S113 to determine whether game start information (start input) has been received. Next, when it is determined that the game start information has been received, the effect is ended halfway in step S114, and when it is determined that the game start information has not been received, the effect is continued. In other words, in the first embodiment, when a replay winning is established and an automatic bet input is made, the end of the production is canceled by the production termination invalidating means, so that the production is performed halfway against the will of the player. It is possible to avoid being terminated.
[0080]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112 that the replay winning has not been established, it is determined in step S115 whether bet information based on a bet input by the player has been received. Then, when it is determined that bet information has been received, the effect is terminated in the middle of step S114, and when it is determined that it has not been received, the effect is continued. That is, the effect is always started at the end of the game, so that a player who wants to enjoy the effect determines if there is an effect by inputting a bet for the next game after a predetermined period after the end of the game. it can. Therefore, if a player inputs a bet during the execution of the effect, the effect is terminated. Note that, similarly to the case where the replay winning is established, the end of the effect based on the bet input by the player may be invalidated, and the effect may be ended based on the reception of the game start information. In this way, the effect ending process by the effect control device 60 is performed.
[0081]
9 to 11 are timing charts in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 illustrates a case where the selected effect is executed without being terminated halfway (step S115 in FIG. 8). FIG. 10 shows a case where a replay prize is established in a game in which an effect is selected, and then a start operation is performed (“Y” in step S113 of FIG. 8). FIG. 11 shows that an effect is selected. This shows a case where a bet input is performed by the player during the production in the game ("Y" in step S115 in FIG. 8).
[0082]
First, at timings a and d, bet information is transmitted from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60 based on a bet input (medal insertion or bet button operation) by the player. Next, at timings b and e, the internal lottery information and the game start information are transmitted based on the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. Then, at timings c and f, game end information and winning establishment information are transmitted based on the reel stop operation of the player or the elapse of a predetermined period.
[0083]
When the specific game state release condition is satisfied in the lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 6), the specific game state release information is transmitted together with the internal lottery information and the game start information (timing e). Therefore, in the slot machine having the special prize stock function as in the present embodiment, it is possible that a special prize can be established for the first time in a game in which a winning flag of a prize other than the special prize (for example, a replay prize) is established. .
[0084]
When an effect is selected in the effect start process of FIG. 7, the effect is started in response to the end of the game by the reel 4 (timing f).
If there is no replay winning and no bet input by the player as shown in FIG. 9, this effect is executed for a predetermined period, and a predetermined result is derived at timing g to end.
[0085]
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when a replay winning is achieved in the game, bet information (based on the automatic bet input based on the establishment of the replay winning) transmitted when a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 s) elapses after transmission of the winning establishment information at timing f. Information is received, but the effect is not terminated midway by the effect termination invalidating means, and the effect is interrupted when the game start information based on the start input for starting the next game is received during the execution of the effect. The processing is terminated (timing h).
[0086]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, when the replay winning is not established in the game, the effect is stopped halfway when the bet information based on the bet input by the player is received (timing i).
[0087]
FIG. 12 is a display example showing a mode of deriving the effect performed on the display device 5. In the present embodiment, three variable display areas are provided side by side on the screen of the display device 5, and a variable display game in which a plurality of numbers are vertically scrolled in each variable display area is performed as an effect, and is finally derived. The establishment of the special winning flag is notified according to the result mode. For example, when a display mode such as “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7” is derived, it is notified that the special winning flag has been established. Further, the winning or the non-winning of the special prize may be notified by the stop display mode.
[0088]
First, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), at the end of the game, a variable display game by vertical scrolling is started in each variable display area, and numbers are stopped and displayed in order from the left variable display area as shown in FIG. 12 (B). After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the numbers are finally stopped and displayed in all the variable display areas as shown in FIG. In FIG. 12C, “7, 7, 7” is stopped and displayed to inform that the special winning winning flag has been established. Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, after the numbers in the two variable display areas become the same and the reach state occurs, any of a plurality of reach effects (normal reach, special reach, full rotation reach, etc.) is reached. An effect may be executed to make a difference in the degree of reliability for releasing the specific game state.
[0089]
Here, when the effect is executed to the end without being canceled as shown in FIG. 9, the final result form is derived after a predetermined fluctuation display as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, when the effect is completed halfway, the final result form of the effect determined in advance in step S105 or step S109 in FIG. 7 is displayed. . That is, when the effect is ended in the middle at timing h in FIG. 10 or timing i in FIG. 11, the final result mode in FIG. 12C is immediately displayed.
[0090]
In the case where the specific game state is canceled and the special winning state can be established, the display finally derives a display mode for notifying the hit as shown in FIG. In, the winning flag of the special prize is not established, so that the final stop display mode is a display for notifying a loss such as “7, 7, 6”.
[0091]
In the first embodiment, when the effect is started after the end of the game on the reels 4, the end effector includes an end effector that can end the effect on the way based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game. When the betting input is an automatic betting input generated based on the result of the game (establishment of a replay winning), the game machine includes a production end invalidating means for continuing the production without ending the production, so that the player The effect that the effect cannot be enjoyed by forcibly terminating the effect or that the effect is not noticed because the effect is immediately terminated can be solved, and the effect of the effect can be sufficiently exhibited. In addition, since the effect is terminated by the bet input by the player, the effect can be immediately terminated by the player's will in the first operation for executing the next game called the bet input.
[0092]
(Example 2)
In the second embodiment, the effect control in the slot machine configured to be able to execute the effect (effect 1) started before the end of the game by the reel 4 and the effect (effect 2) started in response to the end of the game. The processing will be described. The effect performed in the second embodiment is the same as the effect described in the first embodiment (see FIG. 12).
[0093]
FIGS. 13 and 14 are flowcharts of an effect start process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
First, in step S201, it is determined whether game start information has been received from the game control device 50. When it is determined that the game start information has not been received, the process proceeds to A (FIG. 14), and when it is determined that the game start information has been received, the process proceeds to step S202.
[0094]
Steps S202 to S209 are the same as steps S102 to S109 in FIG. In the second embodiment, since the effect 1 and the effect 2 are configured to be executable, it is specified that the effect 1 is executed in 1/3 (1/2 in FIG. 7) in the special winning establishment possible state. The value is set.
[0095]
On the other hand, after shifting to A, it is determined in step S210 whether game end information has been received from the game control device 50. Then, if it is determined that the game end information has not been received, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the game end information has been received, the process proceeds to step S211. Next, in step S211, it is determined whether or not the effect is already being executed. If it is determined that the effect is being executed, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that it is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S212.
[0096]
As in steps S202 to S209 in FIG. 13, steps S212 to S219 in FIG. 14 are the same as steps S102 to S109 in FIG. It should be noted that the specific value is set so that the effect 2 is executed at 1/3 (1/2 in FIG. 7) in the special winning establishment possible state.
In this way, the effect start processing by the effect control device 60 is performed.
[0097]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the effect ending process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
First, it is determined in step S221 whether an effect is being executed. If it is determined that an effect is not being executed, the process ends. When it is determined in step S221 that the effect is being executed, it is determined whether the effect is effect 1 or effect 2 in step S222.
[0098]
If it is determined in step S222 that the effect performed is effect 1, that is, if the effect is started at the same time as the game with the reels 4 (started before the end of the game), the game control device is set in step S223. It is determined whether or not a replay winning has been achieved based on the winning establishment information transmitted from 50. If it is determined that the replay winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S224, and it is determined whether game start information (start input) has been received. Next, when it is determined that the game start information has been received, the effect is ended halfway in step S225, and when it is determined that it has not been received, the effect is continued. That is, when a replay winning is established and an automatic bet input is made, the production end invalidating means invalidates the production halfway end, so that the production is terminated halfway against the will of the player. To be able to avoid.
[0099]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S223 that the replay winning has not been established, it is determined in step S227 whether bet information based on a bet input by the player has been received. Then, when it is determined that bet information has been received, the effect is ended in the middle in step S225, and when it is determined that it has not been received, the effect is continued. That is, in the case of the effect 1, since the game and the effect are proceeding at the same time, a situation in which the player does not notice the occurrence of the effect cannot occur, so that the player who wants to end the effect can end the effect by betting input. I have to. Conversely, if the bet input is not performed after the game is over, the player can enjoy the effect to the end. Note that, similarly to the case where the replay winning is established, the end of the effect based on the bet input by the player may be invalidated, and the effect may be ended based on the reception of the game start information.
[0100]
If it is determined in step S222 that the effect being performed is not effect 1, that is, if the effect has been started in response to the end of the game using the reels 4, it is determined in step S226 whether game start information has been received. Next, when it is determined that the game start information has been received, the effect is ended halfway in step S225, and when it is determined that the game start information has not been received, the effect is continued. That is, when the effect 2 is executed in response to the end of the game, even if a bet input by the player or an automatic bet input due to the establishment of a replay winning is made, the end of the effect is invalidated by the effect end invalidating means. In this way, the effect is terminated halfway by the start lever operation of the player. In this way, the effect ending process by the effect control device 60 is performed.
[0101]
FIGS. 16 and 17 are timing charts in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 shows a case where the effect 1 is ended by a bet input by the player (“Y” in step S227 in FIG. 15). 17) shows a case where the effect 2 is ended by the start operation by the player (“Y” in step S226 in FIG. 15).
[0102]
The timings a to d are the same as those in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 16, when the effect 1 is selected in the effect start process of FIG. 13, the effect 1 is started at the same time as the start of the game using the reel 4 (timing e). In FIG. 16, since the betting input is performed by the player during the execution of the effect 1, the effect 1 is terminated halfway at that time (timing j).
[0103]
Also, as shown in FIG. 17, when the effect 2 is selected in the effect start processing of FIG. 14, the effect 2 is started in response to the end of the game by the reel 4 (timing f). In FIG. 17, the bet input by the player is performed during the execution of the effect 2, but the effect is continuously performed (timing k), and when the subsequent start operation is performed, the effect 2 is terminated halfway ( Timing l).
[0104]
In the second embodiment, the effect 1 started before the end of the game by the reel 4 and the effect 2 started in response to the end of the game are configured to be executable, and when the effect 2 is selected (the effect If the game is started in response to the end of the game), the effect is invalidated by the effect termination invalidating means without terminating the effect midway based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game. In other words, when the effect 2 is selected, not only the end of the effect by the automatic bet input based on the establishment of the replay winning but also the end of the effect by the bet input of the player is invalidated. The effect can be prevented from being terminated by a bet input operation by mistake without noticing the occurrence, and the effect by the effect can be sufficiently exhibited. In addition, since the effect may be started before the end of the game, or may be started in response to the end, a variety of effects can be performed, and the interest can be improved.
[0105]
In addition, the effect (effect 2) which is continued without being ended by the effect end invalidating means is ended based on the start input (reception of game start information) of the next game, so that the player who is not interested in the effect However, there is no fear of feeling dissatisfied.
[0106]
As described above, the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiment. However, the invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
For example, the effect display may be a game other than the variable display game of the embodiment (FIG. 12), and may be a game in which the main character achieves a certain purpose, such as a game for fighting an enemy character. Further, when the effect display is performed in the variable display game of the identification information as in the above-described embodiment, a small winning combination may be notified in addition to the special winning notification. For example, when the BB prize is won, the final result mode is “7, 7, 7”, and when the RB prize is won, the result is “3, 3, 3”. Is another symbol (for example, “2, 2, 2”). In addition, even if the final result mode corresponding to the small winning combination is achieved, if the small winning combination is not established, the special winning may be determined.
[0107]
In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine having the special winning stock function has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine without this function.
[0108]
For example, in a so-called A type slot machine, the present invention can be applied to an effect executed in a game in which a special prize is won (a formation game or a subsequent game). However, in the case of the A type slot machine, the special prize and the replay prize are not won at the same time as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the replay prize is won in the case of performing an effect notifying that the special prize has been won. Is a game after the game that won the special prize.
[0109]
Further, for example, a slot machine provided with a continuous production over a plurality of games and provided with a function of delaying the establishment of a special prize for the continuous production (even when a special prize is won, a predetermined number of games (for example, The present invention can also be applied to a type in which stop control is performed so that a special prize cannot be established (a reach eye or the like is not generated) in order to execute a continuous effect during the three games). In this case, by applying the present invention to a game in which a special prize can be established (final game of a continuous production), the effect of the production can be sufficiently exhibited. Such a type of slot machine prevents an effect from being wasted due to a bonus being established during a continuous effect (for example, in the second game).
[0110]
It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[0111]
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine for playing a game using medals as a game medium. However, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine for playing a game using a pachinko ball as another game medium. Further, the variable display means may be constituted by a belt, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, or the like in addition to the reel.
[0112]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, in the slot machine, there is provided effecting means for effecting a result related to the result of the lottery by the lottery means in response to the execution of the game by the reels, and the effecting means is configured to execute the effect of the game. When the game is being executed after the end of the game, there is provided an effect ending means capable of ending the effect on the way based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game, and the effect ending means does not end the effect based on a predetermined condition. In this case, it is possible to immediately terminate the effect by the player's will in the first operation for executing the next game, that is, betting input, as well as the predetermined condition. Is satisfied, the effect can be continued without terminating.
[0113]
Further, when the bet input is an automatic bet input generated based on the result of the game, the effect termination invalidating means is configured to continue the effect without ending the effect, so that the user wants to enjoy the effect. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the effect is forcibly terminated against the will of the player, and it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of the effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device serving as main control means installed inside the slot machine 100.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol row displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel.
FIG. 4 is a list showing the types of winning modes according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing each gaming state in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game control performed by the game control device 50.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an effect start process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an effect ending process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an example of a timing chart in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is another example of a timing chart in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is another example of a timing chart in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a display example showing a manner of deriving an effect (variable display game).
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an effect start process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an effect start process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of an effect ending process executed by the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 16 is an example of a timing chart in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is another example of a timing chart in the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 according to the second embodiment.
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1 Body
2 Front panel
3 Medal payout machine
4 reel device (variation display means)
5 Display device (production means)
6 Start lever
7 Reel stop button
8 Payout display
9 Max bet button
10 1 bet button
12 Credit number display
13 Bet line display
14 Game status display section
15 Medal slot
18 Credit selection button
19 Makeup panel
20 Display window
21 ashtray
22 Inclined platform
23 Medal storage tray
24 Front cover member
25 Front cover member
26 sound output unit (production means)
50 game control device (main control device, lottery means, reel stop control means)
60 effect control device (sub-control device, effect means, effect end means, effect end invalidating means)
100 slot machine

Claims (7)

Variability display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols,
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a plurality of kinds of winnings including a special winning every time the game accompanied by the fluctuating display in the fluctuating display means,
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means being a prize winning, stop control of the variable display means so that the symbol corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped on the activated line activated based on the bet input. When the special symbol combination mode corresponding to the special winning is stopped and displayed on the activated line as a result of the game, the special winning is established, and the game which is easier to give a profit to the player than usual is performed. In a slot machine that generates an executable special game state,
Corresponding to the execution of the game, comprising a production means for performing an effect such that a result related to the lottery result by the lottery means,
The effect means includes an effect ending means capable of ending the effect halfway based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game, when the effect is being executed after the end of the game,
The slot machine, wherein the effect ending means includes effect ending invalidating means for continuing the effect without ending based on a predetermined condition. The method according to claim 1, wherein, if the bet input is an automatic bet input generated based on a result of the game, the effect termination invalidating means continues the effect without terminating the effect. Slot machine. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect means starts the effect at the end of the game. The effect means is configured to be able to execute an effect that is started before the end of the game and an effect that is started in response to the end of the game,
The effect termination invalidating means, when the effect is started in response to the end of the game, based on the occurrence of a bet input for the next game, causes the effect to be continued without being terminated halfway. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein If the game starts on the condition that there is a start input after the bet input,
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect ending means ends the effect that has been continued without being ended by the effect ending invalidating means based on a start input of a next game. The slot machine described in. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein, when the effect ending means terminates the effect halfway, the effect is immediately derived from a predetermined effect. 7. The slot machine described in Crab. A game control device for controlling execution of the game,
The effect means comprises a display device for effect display, and a display control device for performing display control of the display device,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display control device performs effect display control on the display device based on a control signal from the game control device.

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