JP2006102186A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing a player from getting to know the result of an internal role forming lottery clearly when a first reel is stopped. <P>SOLUTION: When the first reel is stopped, a performance picture about a small role corresponding to one small role pattern in stopped patterns is decided to be displayed (step S106) and the performance picture is displayed and reported before the stoppage processing of a second reel (step S110). In the stoppage control of the second reel, lead in is carried out so that the pattern of a small reel reported by the performance picture may comes into a ready to win state, and it is possible to make reported contents meaningful until the stoppage of a third reel. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a slot machine.

  In general, the slot machine has a symbol display means for displaying and stopping a symbol for each column, a display window for mainly observing the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and a symbol variation by the symbol display means. A start lever for starting the display and a plurality of stop buttons are arranged corresponding to the symbol variation row and stop the symbol variation display by the symbol variation means.

  In such a slot machine, a lottery regarding the formation of a winning combination is performed when the start lever is operated. When the lottery is finished, the variable display of symbols in all columns is started in the display window. Thereafter, when the stop button is sequentially pushed by the player, the symbols variably displayed in the display window are sequentially stopped and displayed in accordance with the order of the push. When all the symbols in the row are stopped, the winning combination of the symbols in which the combination of the symbols displayed in the stop is displayed in the lottery on the activated betting line (hereinafter simply referred to as “active line”). The player is given a profit corresponding to the type of winning combination on condition that the combination matches the symbol combination.

  Here, “to push” refers to the act of observing the symbol variation display in the display window and pressing the stop button in anticipation of the timing at which the symbol to be stopped appears in the display window.

  Currently, there are two types of symbol display means, one using a mechanical reel and one using a simulation reel. The mechanical reel slot machine is provided with a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols drawn along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface. By mechanically rotating and stopping these reels, symbol variation display and Stop indication is achieved. On the other hand, the simulation slot machine is provided with a display device that electrically displays a symbol such as a liquid crystal display device, and the variation of the symbol is displayed by electrically controlling the driving of the display device. And a stop indication is achieved.

  In such a slot machine, when a specific winning combination is established, the profit granting according to the weight of the winning combination is not completed once, and a special advantage advantageous to the player over the basic gaming state for a predetermined period of time. It is comprised so that it may transfer to a gaming state.

  Examples of the winning combination that allows the transition to the special gaming state include a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) combination and a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) combination.

  Here, the “RB combination” is a winning combination in which a JAC game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be continuously performed a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, the “BB combination” is a winning combination in which a plurality of the predetermined number of JAC games can be set. In the following description, when both “RB combination” and “BB combination” are collectively referred to as “bonus combination” or “special combination”.

  Further, there is a small combination as a winning combination other than the bonus combination. The “small role” is a role in which only a profit is given to the player without generating a bonus game or a replay game.

  Recently, for the purpose of supporting the winning of the winning combination, a presentation image related to the result of the winning combination lottery is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, thereby increasing the player's expectation for winning the winning combination. Various slot machines have been developed. As a typical example of such a slot machine, one disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be cited.

  In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, if any winning combination is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not to produce an effect related to the winning combination, and what kind of effect is set. It is configured to be determined by effect lottery using random numbers. This effect lottery is performed in response to the operation of the reel rotation start switch. That is, the display is started before or during the rotation of all reels.

JP 2002-336427 A (see paragraphs 0002 and 0003)

  As a specific example of this type of production mode, when a winning combination is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, an image of a winning symbol of the winning winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and a winning combination is won. In such a case, it is not obvious to display the winning symbol image of the bonus combination, but instead to display an image of the winning combination different from the established bonus combination, for example, the winning combination image of the small role, as if the small role was won Such a production is made.

  However, in the case of performing an effect notification as if another role has been established without making an explicit notification in the effect for the bonus combination such as the above specific example, in the conventional slot machine, which effect mode is used In order to start display (notification) by determining whether or not to provide it to all the reels before or during the rotation, the stop image of the first stopped reel (first reel) is displayed in the effect image It often happens that the winning symbol of the announced role does not exist. That is, in order to determine the production mode before the reels stop, the determined production mode may not match the stop symbol when the first reel is stopped. In this case, the player may When the reel is stopped, the effect image that has already been determined and displayed is being viewed, and when the first reel is stopped, it is felt that the bonus combination has been established due to such a phenomenon of inconsistency. The effect of the effect which is expected in the stop operation of the rotating reel such as the reel is diminished.

  In order to solve the problems as described above, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine in which a player does not know the result of an internal winning combination lottery when the first reel stops. To do.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the first invention, in the gaming machine, a lottery means for performing a lottery regarding establishment of a predetermined combination, a plurality of symbol display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, Each of the plurality of symbol display means that are in the display state is based on a stop operation means for sequentially setting a stop display state by a player's operation, a lottery result of the lottery means, and an operation of the stop operation means. A stop display control means for controlling the stop of each symbol display means, and a notice effect form for notifying the player of information related to the lottery result of the lottery means, from any of a plurality of predetermined notice effect forms A notification effect selecting means for performing an effect selection process for selecting, a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect based on the notification effect mode selected by the notification effect selecting means, And when all of the plurality of symbol display means are in a stopped display state, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by each symbol display means coincides with the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by the lottery means The notification effect selecting means is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means that is initially in the stop display state among the plurality of symbol display means. The effect selection process is performed according to a plurality of symbols.

  The notification effect is performed using a medium such as an image, sound (including sound), light, or a combination thereof. The notice effect execution means is means for generating the medium, and examples thereof include various display devices such as liquid crystal display devices and LED display devices, various lamps such as speakers and LEDs, and the like.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, the predetermined combination includes a plurality of small roles that can give a predetermined payout to a player, and a game that has a high probability of giving a payout to the player. Including a special combination that can generate a special gaming state that is continuously provided for a predetermined period of time, and the plurality of notification presentation modes include that each of the plurality of small combinations has been won by the lottery means. A plurality of small role notification effect modes provided for notifying the player are included, and the notification effect selecting means notifies the player when the special role is won by the lottery means. As a special role notification effect mode for providing a small role corresponding to any of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means from the plurality of small role notification effect modes Selecting a given small role announcement effect mode And it features.

  In a third aspect based on the second aspect, the notification effect executing means may be in a stop display state after the first symbol display means is in the stop display state after the first symbol display means. While the second symbol display means is in a variable display state, a notice effect based on the small role notification effect mode selected as the special role notification effect mode by the notification effect selection unit is executed. To do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second or third aspect, the stop display control means is a final symbol display in which a combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is the stop display state last in the plurality of symbol display means. When the means is in the stop display state, the symbol display means that is put in the stop display state one time before the final symbol display means is set to the stop display state so that a winning combination may be established. It is characterized by making it.

  In a fifth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the stop display control means stops the final symbol display means so that the winning is not established when the final symbol display means is in the stop display state. It is characterized by letting it be in a state.

  According to the first invention, “a lottery means for performing a lottery regarding establishment of a predetermined combination, a plurality of symbol display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of symbols in a variable display state” Stop operation means for sequentially setting each display means to a stop display state by a player's operation, and controlling the stop of each symbol display means based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the operation of the stop operation means. An effect selection process for selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined notification effect modes as a stop effect display method for notifying the player of information related to the lottery result of the stop display control means and the lottery means. Notification effect selection means for performing, and notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect based on the notification effect mode selected by the notification effect selection means, all of the plurality of symbol display means When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by each symbol display means matches the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the lottery means. In accordance with a plurality of symbols that are stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means that is first in a stopped display state among the plurality of symbol display means, A gaming machine characterized by performing a selection process can be provided.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of the first invention, the mode of notification effect for notifying the player of the lottery result by the lottery means is selected according to the symbol stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means. An announcement effect is provided after the first symbol display means is stopped, and an announcement of an inappropriate winning combination is made without an announcement effect relating to a role unrelated to the stop display symbol by the first symbol display means. Unlike conventional gaming machines such as this, it is possible to provide an appropriate notification effect, and it is possible to continue the game with a sense of expectation until immediately before the winning symbol is stopped and displayed.

  According to the second invention, in the first invention, “the predetermined role includes a plurality of small roles that can give a predetermined payout to a player, and a probability that a payout is given to the player” Including a special combination that can generate a special gaming state in which a high-paying game is continuously provided for a predetermined period of time, and each of the plurality of small combinations is selected by the lottery means in the plurality of notification production modes. A plurality of small role notification effect modes provided for notifying the player of the fact that the special role has been won by the lottery means. As an aspect of the special role notification effect for notifying to the small character, a small character corresponding to any one of the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means from the plurality of small character notification effect modes. Select a small role announcement production mode provided for It is possible to provide characterized the Rukoto to "a game machine.

  As a result, in the gaming machine of the second invention, even when the special combination is won as the lottery result, the announcement of the small combination corresponding to the symbol already stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means is performed. The player is captured by the illusion that the small role is elected. Therefore, unlike conventional gaming machines that announce that special roles have been won by Miemie's announcement production, players can not easily determine the special role's winning and continue playing games with a sense of expectation. It becomes possible to do.

  According to a third invention, in the second invention, “the notification effect executing means is in a stop display state after the first symbol display means is in a stop display state and next to the first symbol display means. While the second symbol display means that can be changed is in the variable display state, the notification effect based on the small role notification effect mode selected as the special role notification effect mode by the notification effect selection unit is executed. Can be provided.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of the third invention, when the special combination is won as the lottery result, it is possible to increase the degree that the player is caught by the illusion that the small combination is won.

  According to the fourth invention, in the second or third invention, “the stop display control means sets the combination of the stopped display symbols to the stop display state at the end of the plurality of symbol display means. Stop the symbol display means that is put in the stop display state one time before the final symbol display means so that the winning symbol may be established when the final symbol display means is in the stop display state. A gaming machine characterized by being in a display state can be provided.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of the fourth invention, when the special combination is won as the lottery result, it is possible to further increase the degree that the player is caught by the illusion that the small combination is won. .

  According to a fifth invention, in the fourth invention, “the stop display control means prevents the winning from being established when the final symbol display means is in a stop display state, and the final symbol display means. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is characterized in that the display is stopped.

  As a result, in the gaming machine of the fifth invention, when all the symbol display means are in the stop display state, the player wins the special role instead of winning the small role as the lottery result. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with unexpectedness.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Appearance configuration]
1 to 4, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 2 having a box shape whose front surface is open, and the housing 2 can be opened and closed. And a front door 3 attached thereto.

  A front panel 4 is mounted on the front face of the center portion of the front door 3. A display window 5 is formed in the main part of the front panel 4. The display window 5 is mainly for observing the three rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the housing 2, and a plurality of types of reels are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The pattern is drawn along the circumferential direction. Three of these symbols are observed through the display window 5. In particular, the display window 5 and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R face the upright with respect to the player on the front panel 4.

  On the left side of the display window 5, five betting line display lamps 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E are provided. These betting line display lamps 7A to 7E are lighted to indicate betting lines activated in one game. On the other hand, on the right side of the display window 5, there are provided a start lamp 8, an insertion instruction lamp 9, a replay lamp 10, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) notification lamp 11 and a game overlamp 12. The start lamp 8 is a lamp that lights or blinks when the game can be started. The insertion instruction lamp 9 is a lamp that is lit when a medal can be inserted into the slot machine 1. The replay lamp 10 is a lamp that lights up when a replay winning combination is established as a result of the game. The AT notification lamp 11 is a lamp that is turned on when the gaming state shifts to AT. The game overlamp 12 is a lamp that lights up when the game is over. These lamps 8 to 12 are arranged in this order from the upper side to the lower side of the front panel 4.

  Here, “AT” is a gaming state in which reference information for supporting the establishment of a winning combination of a small role established internally in the winning combination lottery is announced.

  On the display window 5, five betting lines 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13E passing through the window surface of the display window 5 are provided.

  Below the display window 5, a payout number display 14, a game number display 15, and a credit display 16 are provided. The payout number display 14 is a display that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player and the number of credits given to the player as a profit when a winning occurs. The game number display unit 15 is a display unit that displays the number of small role games and JAC games in the BB game, the number of JAC games in the RB game, the number of AT games, and the like. The credit display 16 is a display that displays the number of credits. These indicators 14-16 are 7 segment indicators, and are arranged on the front panel 4 from left to right in this order.

  Here, “credit” is the number of medals stored in the slot machine 1 as a valuable value owned by the player.

  An upper panel 17 is attached to the upper part of the front door 3. An LCD 18 is provided at the center of the upper panel 17. The LCD 18 is a notice effect execution means for effecting display (notification) of information on a lottery result of a winning combination (role winning lottery) (hereinafter simply referred to as “game effect information”) as an image. Support winning a winning combination by winning a lottery. When a winning combination is achieved internally as a result of the winning combination lottery, a symbol indicating the winning of the winning combination and effect information for assisting the pressing are displayed. Instead of the LCD 18, an LED display device or an EL display device may be adopted to display the game effect information. A pair of speakers 19 </ b> A and 19 </ b> B are attached to the upper panel 18 on both the left and right sides of the LCD 18. These speakers 19A and 19B are for generating sound effects according to the game situation. On the other hand, a lower panel 20 is attached to the lower part of the front door 3. On the lower panel 20, a model name, an image design, and the like are printed, and a medal payout port 21 and a medal tray 22 are provided below the model name.

  An operation unit 23 is provided between the front panel 4 and the lower panel 20. The operation unit 23 includes a medal slot 24, a bet button 25, a start lever 26, stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R, and a credit / settlement switching button 28. The medal slot 24 is arranged on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 23. The bet button 25 is a button used to set how many medals inserted from the insertion slot 24 are to be betted, and is arranged at an intermediate position between the start lever 26 and the left stop button 27L on the upper surface of the operation unit 23. Has been. The start lever 26 is a lever used when starting a game, and the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R are buttons used when stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, when the left stop button 27L is operated, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped. When the middle stop button 27C is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped. When the right stop button 27R is operated, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped. These stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are arranged corresponding to the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R in the front center portion of the operation unit 23. On the other hand, the start lever 26 is disposed on the left side of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R on the front surface of the operation unit 23. The credit / settlement switching button 28 is a button for switching between the manual insertion mode and the credit mode of medals, and is disposed on the left side of the start lever 26 in front of the operation unit 23.

  When a game is played in the manual insertion mode, it is necessary to insert a medal into the insertion slot 24 while the insertion instruction lamp 9 is lit or blinking. Therefore, the betting line that is activated differs depending on the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when one medal is inserted, the first betting line 13A extending horizontally in the middle of the display window 5 is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting target. At this time, the betting line display lamp 7A at the left end of the first betting line 13A is turned on. When two medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B and the third betting line 13C extending horizontally in the upper and lower stages of the display window 5 are activated. 13C is a betting target. At this time, in addition to the betting line display lamp A being lit, the betting line display lamps 7B and 7C at the left end of the second betting line 13B and the third betting line 13C are lit. When three medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E on the diagonal line of the display window 5 are displayed. Is activated, and these five lines 13A to 13E are to be wagered. At this time, in addition to lighting of the betting line display lamps 7A to 7C, the betting line display lamps 7D and 7E at the left end of the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E are lit. In this slot machine 1, the maximum number of medals bet is three.

  In such a manual insertion mode, when a winning is achieved due to a combination of symbols indicating a winning on the activated betting line, that is, the effective line, the number of coins corresponding to the type of winning combination The medal is paid out from the payout opening 21 to the tray 22.

  On the other hand, the betting line activated in the credit mode varies depending on the number of times the bet button 25 is pressed. Specifically, when the bet button 25 is pressed once, the first betting line 13A is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting object. In other words, one medal is a bet target. Therefore, the betting line display lamp 7A is turned on. When the bet button 25 is pressed twice, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C are activated, and these three lines 13A to 13C become betting targets. In other words, two medals are betable. Therefore, the betting line display lamps 7A to 7C are lit. When the bet button 25 is pressed three times, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E are activated. Lines 13A to 13E are to be wagered. In other words, three medals are to bet. Therefore, the betting line display lamps 7A to 7E are turned on. In the slot machine 1, four or more operations are invalid.

  In such a credit mode, when a combination of winning symbols is obtained on the above-mentioned effective line, and the winning is achieved, the number of medals to be paid out within a range not exceeding the upper limit of credit is stored in the slot machine 1 as credit. When the upper limit of credit is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the payout opening 21 to the tray 22.

  When the number of medals to be bet is set according to the procedure of the manual insertion mode or the credit mode, the control device 100 (see FIG. 7) takes in the medals for the set bet number. The condition for starting the game is established by taking in the medal. At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks. When the start lever 26 is operated in the operating state of the start lamp 8, the control device 100 rotates all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R all at once.

  When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation is stopped. When all of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R stop rotating, if one of the winning combinations is aligned on the active line, the control device 100 gives a predetermined profit according to the type of winning combination to the medal input mode. It is given to the player in a manner according to the game.

  Referring to FIG. 2, between the left side area of LCD 18 and speaker 19A and between the right side area of LCD 18 and speaker 19B, a desired game history among a plurality of game history images displayed on LCD 18 is displayed. A total of four switching buttons K and F for switching and displaying images are arranged in the vertical direction. The LCD 18 has a large width so that the left and right side edges are adjacent to the speakers 19 </ b> A and 19 </ b> B, the upper edge is adjacent to the upper edge of the front door 3, and the lower edge is the upper edge of the display window 5. It has a very large display surface with a vertical dimension that is large enough to be adjacent. Therefore, many display contents are displayed simultaneously. Specifically, a menu screen for switching to various game history images is displayed in the one-third area, and an effect image using a character or the like is always displayed in the remaining two-third areas. The above-mentioned game history image menu is a graph showing the maximum number of BB games won, the number of BB wins per day, the number of RB wins, the number of games played from the previous BB game to the present, the number of payouts and the number of payouts The table or the explanation about the game can be exemplified. These exemplified menus are displayed in advance on the LCD 18. The switching button K includes a first cursor movement button K1 for moving the cursor in the advancing direction on the display screen and a cursor on the display screen in order to select a desired menu from the plurality of menus. A second cursor movement K2 for moving in the returning direction is included. On the other hand, the switching button F includes a determination button F1 for determining whether or not to switch to the game history image having the menu contents indicated by the cursor moved by the cursor movement buttons K1 and K2, and the switched game history image based on the switching history image. A cancel button F2 for returning to the previous image is included.

[Internal configuration]
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in the housing 2, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR, which are driving sources of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, a hopper 30, and a probability setting box 31 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged in the center of the housing 2, and the locations where the hopper 30 and the probability setting box 31 are installed are based on the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. It has been decided. As shown in FIG. 6, the rotating shaft 61 of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported by a bracket 32 in the housing 2, and the end of each rotating shaft 61 is each stepping motor. It is coupled to the output shafts of SML, SMC and SMR.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the hopper 30 is a means for storing and releasing medals, and is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 below the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. On the other hand, the probability setting box 31 is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 on the left side of the hopper 30.

[Electrical configuration]
Referring to FIG. 7, the control device 100 is a microcomputer, and controls a game control independent of the main control unit 200 for performing control related to the game result and the main control unit 200. And an I / O port 400 that relays both the main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 300.

The sub control unit 300 is connected via the I / O port 400 by one-way communication from the main control unit 200. In other words, the sub-control unit 300 can be accessed only from the main control unit 200.
(Configuration of main controller)
Referring to FIG. 8, the main control unit 200 includes a CPU 2001, a RAM 2002, a ROM 2003, a clock pulse generation circuit 2004, a random number generator 2005, a motor drive control circuit 2006, a display drive control circuit 2007, and a hopper drive control circuit 2008. Is provided.

  The CPU 2001 manages the control center of the slot machine 1 and performs various controls according to programs stored in the ROM 2003. Examples of the control target of the CPU 2001 include stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR, various displays 14 to 16 and a hopper 30. Control signals for these control elements are given from the CPU 1001 via a motor drive control circuit 2006, a display drive control circuit 2007, and a hopper drive control circuit 2008, respectively.

  The CPU 2001 includes operation signals for the bet button 25, the start lever 26, the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R, and the credit / payment switching button 28, the sensing outputs of the medal insertion detection sensor 500 and the medal discharge detection sensor 600, and rotation. A rotational position detection signal of the position detection circuit 700 and switching signals of the key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are given.

  The operation signals of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are subjected to predetermined processing by the reel stop signal processing circuit 800 and then input to the CPU 2001 as a reel stop signal.

  The medal insertion detection sensor 500 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 24, and is provided in association with the medal insertion slot 24. On the other hand, the medal discharge detection sensor 600 is provided in relation to the medal discharge position of the hopper 30, and the sensing signal is subjected to a predetermined process by the medal discharge completion signal processing circuit 900 and then the medal discharge completion signal. As input to the CPU 2001.

  The rotational position detection circuit 700 is a circuit for detecting the rotational position of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotational position detection circuit 700 is an optical sensor provided in association with each reel 6L, 6C, 6R, and each stepping motor SML, A rotary encoder provided in the vicinity of SMC and SMR is included. When the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R stops, the CPU 1001 identifies the type of stop symbol of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R on the effective line based on the detection signal of the rotation position detection circuit 700. To do.

  The key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are built in the probability setting box 31. The key switch SW1 is a switch for switching between the game mode and the probability setting mode. On the other hand, the probability setting switch SW2 is a switch for switching the setting value of the winning probability in the lottery regarding the formation of the winning combination, and the switching signal is sent to the CPU 2001 only when the probability setting mode is set by the key switch SW1. Input is accepted.

  In order to start the game, when the start lever 26 is operated by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 2001 passes the motor drive control circuit 2006 to start the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. A start signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR. As a result, the symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R start to change in the display window 5. On the other hand, in order to stop the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, when the stop button 27L, 27C, 27R is pressed by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 1001 corresponds to the operated stop button. In order to stop the rotation of the reel, a stop signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR via the motor drive control circuit 2006. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display window 5 is sequentially stopped.

  The RAM 2002 interfaces with the CPU 1001 and functions as a working area for the CPU 2001. Therefore, in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 2002, the CPU 1001 writes and reads the values of flags and variables necessary for controlling the game and symbol variation.

  The ROM 2003 stores a game program for controlling the slot machine 1 to pay out medals, initial values of variables used in the game program, and a data group indicating a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols and a random number. Yes. In this slot machine 1, if a bonus combination is not made despite the fact that a lottery regarding the formation of a combination is won and a bonus combination is established internally, that the bonus combination is established internally. The flag shown is kept ON, thereby creating a gaming state in which a bonus combination can be won. Therefore, in the above game program, whether or not to notify (notify) whether or not an internally established role in the winning combination lottery is made on the condition that a lottery regarding the winning of the winning combination is performed and the winning combination lottery is won. The program is programmed to send an information command related to the result of the notice lottery to the sub-control unit 300 on the condition that the lottery for making the decision is performed and a decision to make a notice is made in the notice lottery.

  In particular, the table storage area TR of the ROM 2003 stores a table T1 (see FIG. 10) that is referred to when the information command is generated when the information command is sent to the sub-control unit 300. In the following description, this table T1 is referred to as “command generation table T1”.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 2004 is a circuit for generating a reference clock pulse, and supplies the generated reference clock pulse to the CPU 2001.

  The random number generator 2005 is a means for generating a random number used for electronic lottery related to the establishment and notification of a combination and determination of an effect image to be described later, and for extracting an arbitrary random number from the generated random number. The random number is supplied to the CPU 2001. For example, when a command for generating a random number is given from the CPU 2001 to the random number generator 2005 when the winning combination lottery is performed internally, the random number generator 2005 generates a random number within a predetermined range, and the value of the random number is calculated. The signal shown is output. When a random number is input from the random number generator 2005, the CPU 2001 searches a data group stored in the ROM 2003 to determine a combination of symbols corresponding to the random number, and assigns a numerical value corresponding to the combination to a variable. To do.

  The display device drive control circuit 2007 generates a display device drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 2001, and provides the generated display device drive signal to various displays 14-16. As a result, the various indicators 14-16 display a predetermined event.

  The hopper drive control circuit 2008 generates a hopper drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 2001, and gives the generated hopper drive signal to the hopper 30. As a result, the hopper 30 releases the stored medals to the tray 22.

(Sub-control unit configuration)
Referring to FIG. 9, sub-control unit 300 includes CPU 3001, ROM 3002, RAM 3003, EEPROM 3004, VDP 305, character ROM 3006, VRAM 3007, lamp control circuit 3008, LCD drive control circuit 3009, and sound output control circuit 3010. .

  The CPU 3001 is responsible for the control center of the game effects, and executes processing to a predetermined program in accordance with a command from the main board 200 sent via the I / O port 400. Examples of the control target of the CPU 300 include various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12, the LCD 18, and speakers 19A and 19B. Control signals for the various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12 are given from the CPU 3001 via the lamp drive control circuit 3008. A control signal for the LCD 18 is supplied from the CPU 3001 via the VDP 305 and the LCD drive control circuit 3009. Control signals for the speakers 19A and 19B are supplied from the CPU 301 via the sound output control circuit 3010.

  The ROM 3002 stores a program for displaying effect information related to the game (including effect images that support winning combinations) on the LCD 18. Based on the information command sent from the main control unit 200, the game effect program determines an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command by lottery from a plurality of effect patterns. The effect image determined by the lottery is programmed to be displayed on the LCD 18.

  In particular, in the table storage area TR2 of the ROM 3002, tables T201, T202, T203, T204, T205, T206, which are referred to when the above-described effect images are selected and determined from among a plurality of effect patterns (effect modes) by lottery. T207, T208, T209, T210, T211, and T212 (see FIGS. 11A to 11D, FIGS. 12A to 12D, and FIGS. 13A to 13D). Stored. In the following description, the tables T201 to T212 are referred to as “effect image determination tables T201 to T212”.

  The RAM 3003 interfaces with the CPU 3001 and functions as a working area for the CPU 3001. In other words, in the RAM 3003, writing and reading of data and the like are performed in a ramdom.

  The EEPROM 3004 accumulates and stores the game history of the slot machine 1. The information stored in the EEPROM 3004 is provided to the player by being displayed on the LCD 18 as the above history information after being subjected to predetermined processing.

  A control signal from the CPU 2001 to the VDP 3005 is transferred via the I / O port 400 and the CPU 3001. Therefore, the VDP 3005 refers to the character ROM 3006 based on the instruction signal from the CPU 3001, and generates image data to be displayed on the LCD 18 based on the reference result. The image data generated by the VDP 3005 is developed on the VRAM 3007, and then read out to the VDP 3005 and given to the LCD drive control circuit 3009. Then, LCD drive control circuit 3009 displays a predetermined read image on the display surface of LCD 18 based on the image data given from VDP 3005.

  A control signal from the CPU 2001 to the lamp drive control circuit 3008 is stored and transferred to the I / O port 400 and the CPU 3001. Therefore, the lamp drive control circuit 3008 generates a lamp drive signal based on the instruction signal from the CPU 3001, and supplies the generated lamp drive signal to the various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12. As a result, the various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12 display predetermined events.

  A control signal from the CPU 2001 to the sound output control circuit 3010 is transferred via the I / O port 400 and the CPU 3001. Therefore, the sound output control circuit 3010 generates a sound output signal based on the instruction signal from the CPU 3001, and gives the generated sound output signal to the speakers 19A and 19B. As a result, the speakers 19A and 19B emit sound effects.

[Table structure]
(Composition of command generation table)
Referring to FIG. 10, command generation table T1 is a table that is referred to when winning the notice lottery. In this table T1, the types of internal winning combinations and game states are associated with each other, information The command is registered. In the present embodiment, only three types of small roles “1” to “3” are illustrated as small roles. However, four or more types of small roles may be used. Replay combination (replay combination) may be used.

  Specifically, when the internal winning combination is a small role “1” (for example, a bell role) and the gaming state is a basic gaming state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-111” as an information command. To do. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” (for example, the cherry combination) and the gaming state is the basic gaming state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-211” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “3” (for example, the plum combination) and the gaming state is the basic gaming state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-311” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is lost and the game state is the basic game state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-411” as an information command.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “1” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, the CPU 2001 generates “C-121” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, the CPU 2001 generates “C-221” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “3” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, the CPU 2001 generates “C-321” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is a loss and the gaming state is a gaming state in which a BB combination winning is possible, the CPU 2001 generates “C-421” as an information command.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “1” and the gaming state is the RB combination winning possible gaming state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-131” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the game state is the RB combination winning game state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-231” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “3” and the game state is the RB combination winning game state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-331” as the information command. When the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is an RB winning winning gaming state, the CPU 2001 generates “C-431” as an information command.

(Configuration of production image determination table)
11 (A) to 11 (D), 12 (A) to 12 (D), and 13 (A) to 13 (D), in the effect image selection tables T201 to T212, the above For each generated information command, an effect pattern is registered in association with the random value “0-63”, the random value “64-127”, the random value “128-191”, and the random value “192-256”.

  In the effect image determination table T201 shown in FIG. 11A, the internal winning combination is “1”, the gaming state is the basic gaming state, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C−”. 111 "is referred to. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “1” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “A11” and “A12” developed in accordance with the pattern “1”. , “A13”... “A1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “2” is selected, and as a result, the effect images developed in accordance with the pattern “2” are “A21”, “A22”, “A23”... “A2N” is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “3” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “A31”, “A32”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “3”. A33 "..." A3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192-256”, the effect pattern “4” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “A41”, “A42”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “4”. A43 "..." A4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T202 shown in FIG. 11B, the internal winning combination is “2”, the gaming state is the basic gaming state, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C−”. 211 "is referred to. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “5” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “B11” and “B12” developed in accordance with the pattern “5”. , “B13”... “B1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “6” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “B21”, “B22”, “ B23 "..." B2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “7” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “B31”, “B32”, “ B33 "..." B3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192-256”, the effect pattern “8” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “B41”, “B42”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “8”. B43 "..." B4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T203 shown in FIG. 11C, the internal winning combination is “3”, the gaming state is the basic gaming state, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C−”. 311 "is referred to. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “9” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “C11” and “C12” developed in accordance with the pattern “9”. , “C13”... “C1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “10” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “C21”, “C22”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “10”. C23 "..." C2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “11” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “C31”, “C32”, ““ developed according to the pattern “11”. C33 "..." C3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “12” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “C41”, “C42”, ““ developed according to the pattern “12”. C43 "..." C4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T204 shown in FIG. 11D, the internal winning combination is lost, the game state is the basic game state, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C-411”. Referenced to. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “13” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “D11” and “D12” developed in accordance with the pattern “13”. , “D13”... “D1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “14” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “D21”, “D22”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “14”. D23 "..." D2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “15” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “D31”, “D32”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “15”. D33 "..." D3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “16” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “D41”, “D42”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “16”. D43 "..." D4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T205 shown in FIG. 12A, the internal command combination is a small role “1” and the game state is a game state in which a BB role can be won, and information commands sent from the main control unit 200 are displayed. It is referred to when “C-121”. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “21” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “F11” and “F12” developed in accordance with the pattern “21”. , “F13”... “F1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “22” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “F21”, “F22”, ““ developed according to the pattern “22”. F23 "..." F2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “23” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “F31”, “F32”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “23”. F33 "..." F3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192-256”, the effect pattern “24” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “F41”, “F42”, “" developed in accordance with the pattern “24”. F43 "..." F4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T206 shown in FIG. 12 (B), the internal winning combination is the small role “2”, the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB role winning is possible, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is displayed. It is referred to when “C-221”. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “25” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “G11” and “G12” developed in accordance with the pattern “25”. , “G13”... “G1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “26” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “G21”, “G22”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “26”. G23 "..." G2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “27” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “G31”, “G32”, “ G33 "..." G3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192-256”, the effect pattern “28” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “G41”, “G42”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “28”. G43 "..." G4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T207 shown in FIG. 12C, the internal winning combination is the small role “3”, the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB role can be won, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “ It is referred to when “C-321”. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “29” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “H11” and “H12” developed in accordance with the pattern “29”. , “H13”... “H1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “30” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “H21”, “H22”, ““ developed according to the pattern “30”. H23 "..." H2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “31” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “H31”, “H32”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “31”. “H33”... “H3N” is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “32” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “H41”, “H42”, ““ developed according to the pattern “32”. H43 "..." H4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T208 shown in FIG. 12 (D), the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is a gaming state in which a BB role can be won, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C-421”. It is referred to when At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “33” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “I11” and “I12” developed in accordance with the pattern “33”. , “I13”... “I1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “34” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “I21”, “I22” and “I” developed in accordance with the pattern “34”. “I23”... “I2N” is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “35” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “I31”, “I32”, ““ developed according to the pattern “35”. “I33”... “I3N” is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “36” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “I41”, “I42”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “36”. “I43”... “I4N” is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T209 shown in FIG. 13A, the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is the game state in which the internal winning combination is the small role “1” and the gaming state is the RB combination winning possible gaming state. It is referred to when “C-131”. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “41” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “K11” and “K12” developed in accordance with the pattern “41”. , “K13”... “K1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “42” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “K21”, “K22”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “42”. K23 "..." K2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “43” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “K31”, “K32”, “ K33 "..." K3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “44” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “K41”, “K42”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “44”. K43 "..." K4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T210 shown in FIG. 13B, the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is the game state in which the internal winning combination is the small role “2” and the gaming state is the RB winning combination gaming state. It is referred to when “C-231”. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “45” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “L11” and “L12” developed in accordance with the pattern “45”. , “L13”... “L1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “46” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “L21”, “L22”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “46”. L23 "..." L2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “47” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “L31”, “L32”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “47”. L33 "..." L3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “48” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “L41”, “L42”, ““ developed according to the pattern “48”. L43 "..." L4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T211 shown in FIG. 13C, the internal winning combination is the small role “3”, the gaming state is the RB winning winning game state, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “ C-331 "is referred to. At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “49” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “M11” and “M12” developed in accordance with the pattern “49”. , “M13”... “M1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, an effect pattern “50” is selected, and accompanying this, effect images “M21”, “M22”, “ M23 "..." M2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “51” is selected, and the effect images “M31”, “M32”, “ M33 "..." M3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “52” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “M41”, “M42”, ““ developed in accordance with the pattern “52”. M43 "..." M4N "is determined.

  In the effect image determination table T212 shown in FIG. 13D, the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is a gaming state in which the RB winning combination is possible, and the information command sent from the main control unit 200 is “C-431”. It is referred to when At this time, when the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “0 to 63”, the effect pattern “53” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “N11” and “N12” developed in accordance with the pattern “53”. , “N13”... “N1N” are determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “64 to 127”, the effect pattern “54” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “N21”, “N22”, ““ developed according to the pattern “54”. N23 "..." N2N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “128 to 191”, the effect pattern “55” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “N31”, “N32”, “ N33 "..." N3N "is determined. When the CPU 3001 samples the random number values “192 to 256”, the effect pattern “56” is selected, and accompanying this, the effect images “N41”, “N42”, ““ developed according to the pattern “56”. N43 "..." N4N "is determined.

[Control flow]
Referring to FIG. 14, first, CPU 2001 on main control unit 200 side of control device 100 waits for the betting line to be activated and the betting to be completed (step S1). When the betting line is activated by inserting a medal from the insertion slot 24 in the manual insertion mode or by inserting the medal into the slot machine 1 by pressing the bet button 25 in the credit mode, the CPU 2001 determines that the betting is completed. Judgment is made and the operation of the start lever 26 is awaited (step S2). At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on.

  When the start lever 26 is operated, the CPU 2001 performs a lottery regarding establishment of a winning combination (step S3). This lottery is performed electronically inside the machine 1. When the winning combination lottery is won and the BB combination is internally established, the CPU 2001 determines a winning symbol for the BB combination and turns on the BB combination establishment flag. When the winning combination lottery is won and the RB combination is internally established, the CPU 2001 determines a winning symbol for the RB combination and turns on the RB combination establishment flag. When a small combination is established internally, the CPU 2001 determines a winning symbol for this small combination and turns on the small combination establishment flag.

  As a result of the winning combination lottery, if the bonus winning combination is won in step S4 for determining whether or not the bonus winning combination is won, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S101 shown in FIG. The steps after step S101 will be described later. On the other hand, if the bonus combination is not won, the CPU 2001 starts rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R (step S5), and then executes a reel stop process (step S6) described later with reference to FIG. To do.

  When the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped and all the symbols in the display window 5 are stopped and displayed, the CPU 2001 determines whether or not a winning combination of BB is established (step S7). Here, if the symbols indicating that the winning combination of the BB combination has been established on the active line and it is determined that the winning combination of the BB combination has been established, the CPU 2001 sets the profit corresponding to the winning of the BB combination to the betting target medal input mode. It grants according to the mode which responds (step S8). Specifically, in the manual insertion mode, medals are paid out to the tray 22. On the other hand, in the credit mode, medals paid out within a range not exceeding the upper limit of credit are stored in the slot machine 1 as credits. However, when the upper limit of credit is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out to the tray 22. This profit provision mode is the same in the following. At this time, the CPU 2001 turns off the BB combination establishment flag. Thereafter, the CPU 2001 performs a BB game process (step S9). When the BB game process ends, the CPU 2001 returns the process to step S1 (see FIG. 14) and waits for the bet to be completed. On the other hand, if the symbols indicating that the winning combination for the BB combination is not aligned on the active line and it is determined that the winning combination for the BB combination has not been established, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S10. The content of the BB game process is the same as the conventionally known process content, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S10, the CPU 2001 determines whether or not an RB winning combination has been established. Here, when the symbols indicating the winning combination of the RB combination are arranged on the active line and it is determined that the winning combination of the RB combination is established, the CPU 2001 gives a profit corresponding to the winning of the BB combination (step S11). At this time, the CPU 2001 turns off the RB combination establishment flag. Thereafter, the CPU 2001 performs an RB game process (step S12). When the RB game process ends, the CPU 2001 returns the process to step S1 and waits for the bet to be completed. On the other hand, if the symbols indicating the winning combination of the RB combination are not arranged on the active line, the CPU 2001 determines that the winning combination of the RB combination has not occurred, and moves the process to step S13. The contents of the RB game process are the same as the conventionally known process contents, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S13, the CPU 2001 determines whether or not a small role winning is achieved. Here, when the symbols indicating the winning of the small role are aligned on the active line and it is determined that the winning of the small role has been established, the CPU 2001 gives a profit corresponding to the small role (step S14), and then The process returns to step S1 to wait for the completion of betting. On the other hand, if the winning of the small role has not been established, the CPU 2001 regards it as a loss and moves the process to step S1 without giving a profit. The small role establishment flag is turned off for each game regardless of whether or not a small combination winning is established.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the routine of the reel stop process in step S6 will be described. This reel stop process is a routine used when a bonus combination is not won in the combination formation lottery in the game.

  When rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started in step S5, the CPU 2001 first determines whether or not the first reel stop button is turned on (step S61). Here, the first reel stop button is a stop button that is first operated among the stop buttons of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. For example, the first reel stop button 27L of the left reel 6L is When turned on by the player's pressing operation, the first reel stop button is the left reel stop button 27L.

  If it is determined that the first reel stop button is not turned on, the determination is repeated until the button is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S62, and the first reel, for example, the first reel stop button is the left reel stop button switch. In the case of 27L, stop processing of the left reel 6L is executed, and the first reel is stopped.

  Next, the CPU 2001 displays the symbols corresponding to the winning symbol of the winning combination in the winning combination lottery of the above step S3 on the three upper and lower stopped symbols by the first reel on the active line in the display window 5. Is present (step S63). Specifically, for example, when the bell role is won in the winning combination lottery, whether the symbol “Bell” which is the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window 5 of the first reel is displayed. judge. If the symbol corresponding to the winning symbol of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line of the first reel in this determination, the CPU 2001 displays the type of the winning combination and the contents of the gaming state in the game. A lottery for determining whether or not to notify is made (step S64). Specifically, the CPU 2001 samples a random number and performs a lottery based on the sampled random number value.

  In step S65 for determining whether or not the notice lottery is successful, if the sampling random number value is within the winning range, the CPU 2001 determines that the lottery is won and is stored in the table storage area TR of the ROM 2003. The command generation table T1 is referred to generate an information command related to the winning combination lottery result (step S66).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “1” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state, “C-111” is generated as the information command. . When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state, “C-211” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “3” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state, “C-311” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is lost and the game state is the basic game state, “C-411” is generated as the information command.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “1” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, “C-121” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, “C-221” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “3” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible, “C-321” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is a gaming state in which a BB combination winning is possible, “C-421” is generated as an information command.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “1” and the game state is the RB combination winning game state, “C-131” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the game state is the RB combination winning game state, “C-231” is generated as the information command. When the internal winning combination is a small combination “3” and the gaming state is an RB winning winning game state, “C-331” is generated as an information command. When the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is an RB winning winning gaming state, “C-431” is generated as an information command.

  When the information command is generated as described above, the CPU 2001 sends the generated information command to the sub control unit 300 via the I / O port 400 (step S67).

  When receiving the information command sent from the main control unit 200, the CPU 3001 on the sub-control unit 300 side uses the information command as a parameter in the effect image determination tables T201 to T212 stored in the table storage area TR2 of the ROM 3002. A table corresponding to the command is extracted from the table, and an effect image corresponding to the command is selected from a plurality of effect patterns (effect modes) by lottery with reference to the extracted table (step S68). .

  Specifically, when the information command is “C-111” (that is, when the internal winning combination is “1” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state), FIG. The effect image determination table T201 shown is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “1”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-111”, according to the pattern “1”. It is determined that the effect images “A11”, “A12”, “A13”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “2”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-111” is developed in accordance with the pattern “2”. It is decided to adopt the production images “A21”, “A22”, “A23”... “A2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “3”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “3” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-111”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “A31”, “A32”, “A33”... “A3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “4”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “4” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-111”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “A41”, “A42”, “A43”... “A4N”.

  When the information command is “C-211” (that is, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state), the effect image determination table shown in FIG. Reference is made to T202. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “5”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-211” is compliant with the pattern “5”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “B11”, “B12”, “B13”... “B1N” developed. When the sampled random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “6”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “6” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-211”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “B21”, “B22”, “B23”... “B2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “7”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “7” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-211”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “B31”, “B32”, “B33”... “B3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “8”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “8” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-211”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “B41”, “B42”, “B43”... “B4N”.

  When the information command is “C-311” (that is, when the internal winning combination is “3” and the gaming state is the basic gaming state), the effect image determination table T203 shown in FIG. Is referenced. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “9”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-311” is compliant with the pattern “9”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “C11”, “C12”, “C13”... “C1N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “10”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “10” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-311”. It is determined to adopt the effect images “C21”, “C22”, “C23”... “C2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “11”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “11” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-311”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “C31”, “C32”, “C33”... “C3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “12”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “12” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-311”. It is determined that the effect images “C41”, “C42”, “C43”.

  When the information command is “C-411” (that is, when the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is the basic gaming state), the effect image determination table T204 shown in FIG. . At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “13”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-411” is compliant with the pattern “13”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “D11”, “D12”, “D13”... “D1N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “14”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “14” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-411”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “D21”, “D22”, “D23”... “D2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “15”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “15” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-411”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “D31”, “D32”, “D33”... “D3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “16”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “16” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-411”. It is determined that the effect images “D41”, “D42”, “D43”.

  When the information command is “C-121” (that is, when the internal winning combination is “1” in the small combination and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible), the effect shown in FIG. The image determination table T205 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “21”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-121” is compliant with the pattern “21”. It is determined that the effect images “F11”, “F12”, “F13”... “F1N” to be developed are adopted. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “22”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “22” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-121”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “F21”, “F22”, “F23”... “F2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “23”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “23” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-121”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “F31”, “F32”, “F33”... “F3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “24”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “24” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-121”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “F41”, “F42”, “F43”... “F4N”.

  When the information command is “C-221” (that is, when the internal winning combination is the small combination “2” and the gaming state is the gaming state in which the BB combination winning is possible), the effect shown in FIG. The image determination table T206 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “25”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-221” is compliant with the pattern “25”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “G11”, “G12”, “G13”... “G1N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “26”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “26” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-221”. It is determined to adopt the effect images “G21”, “G22”, “G23”... “G2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “27”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “27” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-221”. It is determined that the effect images “G31”, “G32”, “G33”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “28”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “28” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-221”. It is determined that the effect images “G41”, “G42”, “G43”.

  When the information command is “C-321” (that is, when the internal winning combination is “3” and the gaming state is a BB winning combination gaming state), the effect image shown in FIG. The decision table T207 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “29”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-321” is compliant with the pattern “29”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “H11”, “H12”, “H13”... “H14N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “30”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “30” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-321”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “H21”, “H22”, “H23”... “H24N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “31”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “31” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-321”. It is determined that the effect images “H31”, “H32”, “H33”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “32”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “32” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-321”. It is determined that the effect images “H41”, “H42”, “H43”.

  When the information command is “C-421” (that is, when the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is a BB winning combination gaming state), the effect image determination table T208 shown in FIG. Referenced. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “33”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-421” is compliant with the pattern “33”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “I11”, “I12”, “I13”... “I14N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the code number “34”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “34” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-421”. It is determined to adopt the effect images “I21”, “I22”, “I23”... “I24N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “35”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “35” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-421”. It is determined that the effect images “I31”, “I32”, “I33”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “36”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “36” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-421”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “I41”, “I42”, “I43”... “I44N”.

  When the information command is “C-131” (that is, when the internal winning combination is the small role “1” and the gaming state is the RB combination winning gaming state), the effect shown in FIG. The image determination table T209 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “41”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-131” is compliant with the pattern “41”. It is determined that the effect images “K11”, “K12”, “K13”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “42”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “42” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-131”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “K21”, “K22”, “K23”... “K2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “43”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “43” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-131”. It is determined that the effect images “K31”, “K32”, “K33”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “44”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “44” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-131”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “K41”, “K42”, “K43”... “K4N”.

  When the information command is “C-231” (that is, when the internal winning combination is the small role “2” and the gaming state is the RB winning winning game state), the effect shown in FIG. The image determination table T210 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “45”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-231” is compliant with the pattern “45”. Then, it is decided to employ the effect images “L11”, “L12”, “L13”... “L1N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “46”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “46” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-231”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “L21”, “L22”, “L23”... “L2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “47”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “47” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-231”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “L31”, “L32”, “L33”... “L3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “48”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “48” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-231”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “L41”, “L42”, “L43”... “L4N”.

  When the information command is “C-331” (that is, when the internal winning combination is “3” and the gaming state is the RB winning winning gaming state), the effect image shown in FIG. The determination table T211 is referred to. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “49”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-331” is compliant with the pattern “49”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “M11”, “M12”, “M13”... “M1N” developed. When the sampled random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “50”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “50” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-331”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “M21”, “M22”, “M23”... “M2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “51”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “51” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-331”. It is determined that the effect images “M31”, “M32”, “M33”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “52”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “52” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-331”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “M41”, “M42”, “M43”... “M4N”.

  When the information command is “C-431” (that is, when the internal winning combination is lost and the gaming state is an RB winning winning gaming state), the effect image determination table T212 shown in FIG. Referenced. At this time, if the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the production pattern “53”, the production image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-431” is compliant with the pattern “53”. Then, it is decided to adopt the effect images “N11”, “N12”, “N13”... “N1N” developed. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “54”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “54” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-431”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “N21”, “N22”, “N23”... “N2N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “55”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “55” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-431”. It is decided to adopt the effect images “N31”, “N32”, “N33”... “N3N”. When the sampling random number value is within the range belonging to the effect pattern “56”, the effect is developed in accordance with the pattern “56” as an effect image for supporting the winning of the combination indicated by the command “C-431”. It is determined to adopt the effect images “N41”, “N42”, “N43”... “N4N”.

  When the effect image is determined as described above, the CPU 3001 expands and displays the effect image on the LCD 18 in accordance with the effect pattern to which the image belongs (step S69).

  When the effect image is displayed, control device 100 moves the process to step S70.

  When it is determined in step S63 that the internal winning combination symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line of the first reel, or when the winning lot determination process related to the notice lottery in step S65 is shifted to the lottery. The control device 100 moves the process to step S70 without performing the series of steps S66 to S69.

  In step S70, the CPU 2001 on the main control unit 200 side determines whether or not the second reel stop button is turned on. Here, the second reel stop button is a stop button that is secondly stopped among the stop buttons of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. It becomes a stop button 27C corresponding to 6C.

  If it is determined that the second reel stop button is not turned on, the determination is repeated until it is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S71, and the second reel, for example, the second reel stop button corresponds to the middle reel 6C. In the case of the stop button 27C to be executed, the stop process of the middle reel 6C is executed, and the second reel is stopped. In the second reel stop process, if the winning combination flag is ON, the winning symbol of the winning combination is stopped by a known pull-in stop process based on the pull-in setting. In other words, when the winning symbol of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the first reel, stop control is performed so as to draw the winning symbol of the winning combination on the second reel onto the effective line. If the second reel stop operation is executed at the timing when the winning symbol is present within the number of successfully drawn frames (generally 4 frames), a stop display in a state where the winning combination has been reached and Become.

  Thereafter, similarly, it is determined whether or not the third reel stop button is turned on (step S72). Here, the third reel stop button is a stop button which is lastly operated to stop among the three reel stop buttons. For example, in the case of stopping by forward pressing, the stop button 27R of the right reel 6R Become.

  If it is determined that the third reel stop button is not ON, the determination is repeated until the switch is turned ON. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S73, and the third reel, for example, the third reel stop button is a stop button for the right reel 6R. In the case of 27R, stop processing for the right reel 6R is executed, the third reel is stopped, and this routine is terminated. When the third reel stop process is executed in the reach state, if the winning combination winning combination flag is ON, the winning symbol is drawn in by the pull-in stop process, while the one in the reach state When the winning flag is not ON, stop processing is performed so as to be kicked by a known kicking stop control.

  Next, a processing routine when it is determined in step S4 that a bonus combination has been won will be described. Referring to FIG. 16, when it is determined that the bonus combination is won as a result of the combination formation lottery in step S3 (step S4: YES), CPU 2001 moves the process to step S101, and all reels 6L, 6C, Start 6R rotation. Next, the CPU 2001 determines whether or not the first reel stop button, which is the stop button operated first among all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R, is turned on (step S102).

  If it is determined that the first reel stop button is not turned on, the determination is repeated until the switch is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S103 and stops the first reel stop button by the pressing operation of the first reel stop button. Stop the reel.

  When the rotation of the first reel is stopped, a notice lottery for determining whether or not to notify the player of information related to the winning combination lottery result is performed (step S104). Specifically, the CPU 2001 samples a random number and performs a lottery based on the sampled random number value.

  In step S105 for determining whether or not the notice lottery is successful, if the sampling random number value is within the winning range, the CPU 2001 determines that the lottery has been won, and the display in the display window 5 of the first reel. It is determined whether to display an effect image related to a small combination corresponding to which small combination among the stopped symbols on the active line (step S106). That is, a small role symbol is selected from a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the first reel, and it is determined which of the small role symbols is to be notified. At this time, which small character symbol is selected may be selected and determined by the stop position of the symbol, such as the small character symbol positioned on the upper side in the display window 5, or the small character symbol may be selected. It is also possible to select and decide by assigning priorities among them. Alternatively, selection may be made by lottery using a random number and a reference table. If the winning determination in the notification lottery in step S105 is not won, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S115 described later.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, since three bonus symbols corresponding to the bonus combination are not consecutively arranged as the symbol arrangement of each reel, three medals are bet in the betting operation of step S1. When five effective lines are set, at least one small character symbol is stopped on the effective line of the display window 5.

  Note that there is no small role symbol in the symbols on the active line in the display window 5 stopped and displayed by the first reel, depending on the symbol arrangement on the first reel and the number of bets on the medal (number of effective lines). May occur. As described above, when the small role symbol does not exist in the stop symbols by the first reel, the information command “C-411” when the internal winning combination is lost in the generation of the information command in the next step S107, “C-421” and “C-431” are generated according to the gaming state at that time (see FIG. 10).

  When the small role symbol to be rendered is selected and determined in step S106, the CPU 2001 selects the notification effect image with reference to the command generation table T1 (see FIG. 10) stored in the table storage area TR of the ROM 2003. An information command for generating the information is generated (step S107).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the small combination corresponding to the selected small combination symbol is the small combination “1”, the information command “C-” whose internal winning combination is the small combination “1”. 111 "," C-121 "," C-131 "gaming state, that is, the basic gaming state (state that the bonus combination flag is not set), BB combination winning possible gaming state (BB combination flag is carried over State), an RB combination winning possible gaming state (state in which the RB combination flag is carried over)). Similarly, when the small combination corresponding to the selected small combination symbol is the small combination “2”, the information commands “C-211”, “C-221”, whose internal winning combination is the small combination “2”, When the small combination corresponding to the small combination symbol generated and selected from “C-231” is the small combination “3”, the information that the internal winning combination is the small combination “3”. Generated from the commands “C-311”, “C-321”, and “C-331” according to the gaming state.

  When the information command is generated as described above, the CPU 2001 sends the generated information command to the sub control unit 300 via the I / O port 400 (step S108).

  When receiving the information command sent from the main control unit 200, the CPU 3001 on the sub-control unit 300 side uses the information command as a parameter and effects image determination tables T201 to T212 (FIG. 5) stored in the table storage area TR2 of the ROM 3002. 11 to 13), a table corresponding to the command is extracted, and an effect image corresponding to the command is selected by lottery from a plurality of effect patterns (effect modes) with reference to the extracted table. (Step S109).

  When the effect image is determined as described above, the CPU 3001 expands and displays the effect image on the LCD 18 according to the effect pattern to which the image belongs (step S110).

  When the effect image is displayed, control device 100 moves the process to step S111.

  In step S111, the CPU 2001 on the main control unit 200 side determines whether or not the second reel stop button to be secondly stopped is turned on. If it is determined that the second reel stop button is not turned on, the determination is repeated until it is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S112 and stops the second reel. In the second reel stop process, the small role symbol selected and determined in step S106, that is, the small role symbol to be notified of the effect image displayed in step S110 is drawn onto the active line so as to reach a reach state. Stop processing is performed under the setting. That is, in the first reel, stop control is executed to draw the small role symbol on the second reel onto the active line on which the selected small role symbol is stopped and displayed, and the number of successfully drawable frames ( If a stop operation of the second reel is executed at the timing when the winning symbol is present in four frames in general), the stop display in a state where the small role is reached is obtained.

  Thereafter, similarly, it is determined whether or not the third reel stop button is turned on (step S113). Here, the third reel stop button is a stop button that is finally stopped among the three reel stop buttons.

  If it is determined that the third reel stop button is not ON, the determination is repeated until the switch is turned ON. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S114, stops the third reel, and moves the process to step S7. When the third reel stop process is executed in the reach state, the winning flag for the small role in the reach state is not turned on, so that the winning symbol does not stop on the active line in the reach state. Then, the stop process is performed so as to be kicked by the kicking stop control.

  If the winning determination in the notification lottery in step S105 is not successful, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S115, which will be described later, and determines whether or not the second reel stop button to be secondly stopped is turned on. Is determined. If it is determined that the second reel stop button is not turned on, the determination is repeated until it is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S116 and stops the second reel.

  Thereafter, similarly, it is determined whether or not the third reel stop button is turned on (step S117), and when it is judged that the third reel stop button is not turned on, the switch is turned on. The determination is repeated repeatedly. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop button is ON, the CPU 2001 moves the process to step S118, stops the third reel, and moves the process to step S7.

  In the present embodiment, when a bonus combination is won in the winning combination lottery in step S3 (step S4: YES), the bonus combination is prevented from being won in the reel stop control (steps S101 to S118). Kick-off stop control etc. are set for winning symbols.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the announcement lottery is won, the effect image is displayed. However, the announcement lottery may be deleted. That is, steps S64 and S65 and / or steps S104, 105, and S115 to S118 may be deleted. In the above embodiment, the game state in which the game content is to be notified has been described by taking the basic game state, the BB role winning game state, and the RB role winning game state as examples, but in addition to these game states, The AT gaming state may be adopted. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine adopting the mechanical reel method has been described. However, even if the present invention is applied to a slot machine adopting the simulation reel method, The goal can be fully achieved. This means that the present invention does not ask the form of the symbol display means. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is notified as an image using the LCD 18, but for example, as a sound or sound effect using the speakers 19A and 19B, or using a notification color lamp or the like. The notice effect may be executed by light or a combination thereof. It goes without saying that various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims attached to the present specification.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a side view of a slot machine. It is a top view of the slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine, Comprising: The state which opened the front door is shown. It is a side view which cuts and shows a part of slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a sub board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structure of a command generation table. It is a figure which shows the structure of the effect image determination table referred when a game state is a basic game state. It is a figure which shows the structure of the production | presentation image determination table referred when a game state is a BB role winning game state. It is a figure which shows the structure of the production | presentation image determination table referred when a game state is a RB combination winning possible game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 5 display windows 6L, 6C, 6R reel 18 LCD
25 BET button 26 Start lever 27L, 27C, 27R Stop button 100 Control device 200 Main control unit 2001 CPU
2002 RAM
2003 ROM
300 Sub-control unit 3001 CPU
3002 ROM
3003 RAM
3004 EEPROM
3005 VDP
3006 Character ROM
3007 VRAM
3009 LCD drive control circuit T1 command generation table T201-T212 effect image determination table

Claims (5)

Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the establishment of a predetermined role;
A plurality of symbol display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A stop operation means for sequentially setting each of the plurality of symbol display means in a variable display state to a stop display state by a player's operation;
Stop display control means for controlling the stop of each symbol display means based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the operation of the stop operation means;
Notification effect selecting means for performing effect selection processing for selecting one of a plurality of predetermined notification effect modes as a notification effect mode for notifying the player of information related to the lottery result of the lottery means; ,
A notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect based on the notification effect mode selected by the notification effect selection means,
When all of the plurality of symbol display means are in a stopped display state, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by each symbol display means matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by the lottery means A gaming machine that is configured to win a role,
The notice effect selecting means performs the effect selecting process in accordance with a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means that is initially in a stopped display state among the plurality of symbol display means. To play. The predetermined combination includes a plurality of small roles that can give a predetermined payout to a player, and a special game state in which a game with a high probability of giving a payout to a player is continuously provided for a predetermined period. Contains special roles that can be generated, and
The plurality of notification effect modes include a plurality of small role notification effect modes provided for notifying a player that each of the plurality of small roles has been won by the lottery means,
When the special role is won by the lottery means, the notification effect selection means is a special role notification effect mode for notifying the player of the fact that, from the plurality of small role notification effect modes, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a small role notification effect mode provided for a small role corresponding to any of a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means is selected. . The notification effect executing means is configured such that after the first symbol display means is set to the stop display state, the second symbol display means which can be set to the stop display state after the first symbol display means is set to the variable display state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a notification effect based on the small role notification effect mode selected as the special role notification effect mode by the notification effect selection unit is executed. The stop display control means can win a winning combination when the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state is the last symbol display means in the stop display state among the plurality of symbol display means. The game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the symbol display means that is set to the stop display state immediately before the final symbol display means is set to the stop display state so as to be a combination having a characteristic. Machine. The stop display control means causes the final symbol display means to be in the stop display state so that the winning is not established when the final symbol display means is in the stop display state. The gaming machine described.

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