JP2007159957A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which allows a player to continuously have interest and freshness relative to a game for a long term by preventing the player from missing a performance suggesting whether win or loss in combination, etc., caused by starting performance control in operating a start switch and allowing the player to sufficiently obtain a performance content and a content to be suggested by the performance. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine includes a performance control means to output the first performance not to conduct a suggestion performance to suggest the lottery result of a combination lottery means in a game and the second performance for conducting the suggestion performance by determining the establishment of a start condition when a bet means is operated in the succeeding game of the game where the first performance is conducted. The second performance includes the performance to report the reliability of the suggestion performance after the bet means is operated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops the game, and determines a game result by a symbol combination at the time of stoppage. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine characterized by an effect control that outputs an effect suggesting a lottery result of a combination and informs the reliability of the suggested effect.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, a symbol is displayed on a reel, a game result is displayed by a combination of symbols when the reel is stopped, and an effect outputted by various notification means (image display device, lamp, speaker, etc.) Notifies the lottery result of a role.

In particular, the effect output by the notification means is used to stop the reels when the combination of symbols corresponding to one of the combinations stops on the active line, or to display information that means that the special combination is won, and the progress of the game It has become a very important element as a supporting role in.
For example, as an effect control method of the image display device, when the start switch is operated, the effect control by the effect image displayed on the image display device is started, and a predetermined effect image is displayed every time the stop switch is operated. A slot machine that employs an effect control method that outputs an effect suggesting a winning combination after all stop switches have been operated has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-66220 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, since the production control is started when the start switch is operated, the player outputs the production indicating whether or not the winning combination is achieved by operating the start switch. We recognize that it is done. Therefore, in the case of a player who operates all the stop switches in a short time, since the effect started when the start switch is operated proceeds independently of the operation of the player's stop switch, the player is output. There is a problem in that there may be cases where the player is not aware of the production suggesting the winning of the role.

  Furthermore, in the case of a player who operates the stop switch slowly, for example, a player who is a beginner, since the production starts when the start switch is operated, the stop switch must be operated while grasping the contents of the production. Therefore, there is a problem that the contents of the performance and the contents suggested by the performance cannot be sufficiently grasped.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is a slot machine having an effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game, wherein the effect control means is used in a game. The first effect that does not perform the suggestion effect that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means and the second effect that performs the suggestion effect in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed are output. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine including an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect after the means is operated.

  As a result, when the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the second effect for performing the suggestion effect is output, so that the player is less likely to miss the suggestion effect. Furthermore, since the suggestion effect is output before the start switch is operated, it is possible to give the player a surprise due to the unexpectedness. In addition, after the betting means is operated, the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified. As a result, not only does the player not miss the suggestion effect, but also the content of the suggestion effect can be fully grasped, so the player's expectation for the game is raised, and the interest and freshness of the game continues for a long time Can be made.

In order to achieve the above object, in the slot machine according to the present invention,
In the game, when the betting means is operated in the first game in which the suggestion effect indicating the lottery result of the role lottery means is not performed and the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the suggestion effect is assumed as having achieved the start condition. The second effect includes an effect informing the reliability of the suggested effect after the betting means is operated.
Specifically, the slot machine according to the present invention is:
A slot machine capable of performing a unit game until processing based on a result of turning and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operation means having a betting means for a player to insert the game media, and a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
A role lottery means for determining which of the roles is won,
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Including
In the game, the effect control means performs a first effect in which no suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the combination lottery means is performed, and a second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed in a game next to the game in which the first effect is performed. And output
The second effect includes an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect after the betting means is operated.

  According to the above-described invention, the bet means is operated in the first game in which the effect control means does not perform the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game, and in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. When the start condition is achieved, the second effect that performs the suggestion effect is output, so that the suggestion effect is output before the start switch is operated. The player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  In addition, when the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed is output, so that it is the case of the player who operates all the stop switches in a short time. However, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect performed in the second effect from being overlooked. Also, even in the case of a player who operates the stop switch slowly, for example, a player who is a beginner, the player operates the stop switch after sufficiently grasping the contents of the effect and the contents suggested by the effect. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the operation of the stop switch and play the game.

  In addition, since the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified after the betting means is operated, the player can not only miss the suggestion effect but also fully understand the content of the suggestion effect. Therefore, interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time due to an increase in expectation for the game.

  Here, the “reel on which the symbol is displayed” is displayed on the image display device in addition to the reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and the reel on the image that is rotated and stopped on the image is also displayed. included.

  In addition, the “combination” includes a “general part” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning a prize, and a “special part” that can shift the game to a “special game” that favors the player. In addition, “re-game” that can re-execute a game without inserting a game medium is included.

  “Special game” means a game in which a game is advantageously advanced when a special symbol is won by a combination lottery means and a predetermined symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and won by a reel control unit. Say.

  The “special role” includes a “first special role” that can be transferred to a “first special game” in which a game in which a predetermined role is selected with a high probability by lottery is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition, A “second special role” that can be transferred to a “second special game” in which at least one of a game and a game corresponding to the first special game can be played is included.

  Here, the first special combination is a combination transferred to the first special game which is one of the special games, and includes a combination called a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as an RB combination). In the first special game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability can be performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. The second special combination is a combination that is transferred to the second special game, which is one of the special games, and includes a combination called a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The second special game is a game in which at least one of the general game and the game corresponding to the first special game can be performed until a predetermined game medium payout number is reached.

  Further, “predetermined symbols stop” includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for all reels, and also includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for some reels. In addition, the predetermined symbol can be set to the same symbol for all the reels, or a different symbol can be set for each reel.

  On the other hand, “the predetermined symbol does not stop” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “predetermined symbol stops” is not satisfied. Therefore, for example, even when a predetermined symbol does not stop on some of the required reels, the “predetermined symbol does not stop”. Of course, even when the predetermined symbol does not stop on all the reels that are required, “the predetermined symbol does not stop”.

  Here, the “effective line” is one that has been activated from among the winning lines drawn by the player operating the bet switch among the plurality of winning lines drawn on the reel display window. It is a judgment target whether or not a combination of symbols stopped on the line has won a prize.

  In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.

  The “reliability of the suggestion effect” refers to the reliability of the suggestion effect that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means. For example, in the case of the suggestion effect that suggests that the suggestion effect has been won for the special role, it means the reliability of the suggestion effect, and when the reliability of the suggestion effect that is notified and performed is high and low It is what makes them distinguish.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is preferable that the second effect includes an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect by the color displayed by the notification means.

  According to the above-described invention, since the second effect includes an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect by the color displayed by the notification means, the player can recognize that the suggestion effect is output, In addition to not overlooking the suggestion effect, the reliability of the suggestion effect can also be grasped, so that the gameability is enhanced, and the interest in the game and the freshness can be continued for a long time due to an increase in expectation for the game.

  For example, by using an LED display lamp or the like, when the reliability of the suggestion effect is high, a rainbow color is displayed, and when it is low, white is displayed, and the reliability of the suggestion effect is displayed in a color distinguishable manner. it can.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is preferable that the effect control means determines the color displayed by the notification means by lottery.

  According to the above-described invention, the production control means determines the color displayed by the notification means by lottery, so that variations in the game are widened and the player can be surprised. In particular, in the case of a suggestion effect suggesting that a special role has been won, if the reliability of the suggestion effect is displayed high, the player's sense of expectation for the game can be increased, while the reliability of the suggestion effect is increased. Even when a low is displayed, by winning the winning special role, the player can be surprised and the interest and freshness of the game can be continued for a long time.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, when the first effect includes a sign effect that predicts that the second effect will be performed, and the effect control means performs the sign effect in a game in which the first effect is performed, the first effect It is preferable that after the betting means is operated in the next game of the game to be performed, the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified by the color displayed by the notification means.

  According to the above-described invention, since the first effect includes a sign effect that predicts that the second effect will be performed, the game next to the game in which the first effect is performed during the game period in which the first effect is performed. Therefore, it can be predicted that the second performance will be performed, and the player's sense of expectation for the game can be increased.

  Further, when the effect control means performs the predictive effect in the game in which the first effect is performed, after the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the suggestion effect is displayed by the color displayed by the notification means. Since the reliability is notified, when the indication effect is performed, the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified by the color display in the game where the second effect is performed, while when the indication effect is not performed, the second effect is performed. In the game to be played, a game in which the reliability of the suggestion effect is not notified by the color display becomes possible. Therefore, the player can further increase the player's expectation of the game when the sign effect is performed in the game in which the first effect is performed, that is, the game in which the suggestion effect is not performed.

  The slot machine according to the present invention includes special game control means for executing a special game that advantageously advances the game for the player when the game control means wins the selected special role. It is preferable that a role is included.

  According to the above-described invention, the game control means includes the special game control means for executing a special game that advantageously proceeds to the player when the winning special role is won, and the winning role is the special role. Therefore, when the special role is won, the suggestion effect is not performed in the game in which the first effect is performed, but the start condition is set when the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. A second effect is performed in which a suggestion effect is performed as being achieved. Accordingly, since the suggestion effect is output before the start switch is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect was performed, the game is caused by the surprising surprise and the suggestion effect suggesting that the special role is won. The expectation for the game can be further increased, and the player's interest in games and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is preferable that the effect control means outputs a second effect that performs a suggestion effect based on a lottery result of a role lottery means in a game in which the first effect is performed.

  According to the above-described invention, since the effect control means outputs the second effect that performs the suggestion effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game in which the first effect is performed, immediately before the game in which the second effect is performed. Since the first effect is performed in this game, the first effect in which the suggestion effect is not performed despite the winning of the role during the game in which the first effect is performed and the second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed are continuously performed. The production control can be output.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is preferable that the effect control means determines to output the second effect from the next game in the game in which the first effect is performed.

  According to the above-described invention, since the effect control means determines to output the second effect from the next game in the game in which the first effect is performed, the second effect is obtained by operating the betting means. Can start. As a result, in the game in which the second effect is performed, it is possible to output the suggestion effect before operating the start switch. Further, when the suggestion effect is output, in addition to the surprise due to the unexpectedness, the excitement is further increased. Therefore, the sense of expectation for the game is further increased, and the player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is desirable that the effect control means determines the output content of the second effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game in which the first effect or the second effect is performed.

  According to the above-described invention, since the effect control means determines the output content of the second effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game in which the first effect or the second effect is performed, the first effect is performed. It is possible to output not only the suggestion effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game being played but also the suggestion effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game in which the second effect is continuously performed as the second effect. Therefore, while the second performance is being performed, the expectation to win further increases, and the player can play the game while maintaining the expectation and excitement of the game. Furthermore, since the output content of the second effect can be changed even during the game in which the second effect is being performed, the output content of the second effect can be changed. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  According to the above-described invention, the bet means is operated in the first game in which the effect control means does not perform the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the role lottery means in the game, and in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. When the start condition is achieved, the second effect that performs the suggestion effect is output, so that the suggestion effect is output before the start switch is operated. The player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  In addition, when the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed is output, so that it is the case of the player who operates all the stop switches in a short time. However, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect performed in the second effect from being overlooked. Also, even in the case of a player who operates the stop switch slowly, for example, a player who is a beginner, the player operates the stop switch after sufficiently grasping the contents of the effect and the contents suggested by the effect. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the operation of the stop switch and play the game.

  In addition, since the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified after the betting means is operated, the player can not only miss the suggestion effect but also fully understand the content of the suggestion effect. Therefore, interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time due to an increase in expectation for the game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<< Configuration >>
<Configuration of slot machine 10>
FIG. 1 is a view showing an appearance of a slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. In the front panel 20, three vertically long rectangular display windows 22L, 22C and 22R are formed.

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines include three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). A winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) that is activated by the number of game media (in the present embodiment, medals are used) is displayed.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel 30 is provided below the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36 are provided. In addition, on the right side of the operation panel 30, a game medium insertion port 38 through which a game medium can be inserted is provided.

  When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the number of game media is counted by a game medium counter (not shown), and when a predetermined number or more of game media are input, The credit amount is stored in the RAM 110 described later.

  The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The maximum bet switch 36 is a switch for setting three medals out of the number of credits as a game bet.

  In the following, the number of game media to be bet is referred to as “the number of bets” and set as a bet object by the player by operating the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34 or the maximum bet switch 36 described above. The number of medals won is referred to as “set bet number”.

  When the player operates the 1-bet switch 32, one of the five winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 34 is operated, three of the five pay lines, for example, the pay lines L1, L2A, and L2B are activated. Further, when the maximum bet switch 36 is operated, all of the five pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated.

  Further, an image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. The display device 70 can display a game history, an effect image in a special game, an effect image according to a lottery of a combination, an effect image according to the progress of the game, and the like.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. For example, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals on each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The arrangement of these symbols is different for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of these reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all the three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moves from top to bottom.

  A start switch 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.

  When the player tilts the start switch 50 described above, the three 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are moved and displayed from the top to the bottom in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. The

  When the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player is effective.

  When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52C, the middle reel 40C stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52R, the right reel 40R stops.

  When the reels 40L, 40C or 40R are stopped, the three reels 40L, so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels are positioned on the winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B described above. Each of 40C or 40R is controlled to stop.

  On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10, sound is emitted from a speaker (not shown, corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 2 described later) housed in the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided for exiting to the outside. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When the reels 40L, 40C or 40R are stopped, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination. A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62.

  Display lamps 90 are provided on both the left and right sides above the casing of the slot machine 10. The display lamp 90 is composed of a plurality of LED lamps and the like, and in the case of a normal game, a constant lighting is performed. However, in the case of producing a possibility of winning a role to be described later, it is lit in a specific pattern.

  As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is a game in which a game result is determined by a combination of symbols determined by the stopped positions of the stopped reels 40L, 40C, or 40R. Also, in this game, after inserting the game media and operating any of the bet switches 32, 34, 36, the player tilts the start switch 50 to rotate the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. It is a game that can be repeated as a single game until the process is stopped.

  The types of the above-mentioned combinations include, for example, general combinations, special combinations, and replay combinations. The “general combination” is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of game media. A “special role” is a “first special role” that can be transferred to a “first special game” in which a game in which a predetermined role is selected with a high probability by lottery is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition, A “second special role” that can be transferred to a “second special game” in which at least one of a game and a game corresponding to the first special game can be played. The “second special game” can be performed until at least one of the general game and the game corresponding to the first special game reaches a predetermined game medium payout number. In addition, the “Re-Gamer” can be selected for a game that has been played at the current game without newly introducing a game medium when winning the game by winning a lottery. This is a role that allows a replay (also called replay) with the number of bets maintained.

<< Explanation of functional block diagram >>
FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram related to the control of the slot machine 10.
As a control circuit, the main control means 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected, and the operation means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are electrically connected. The sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to a notification unit 610 including a display device 70, a display lamp 90, and a speaker 64.

  The stop operation means 310 is composed of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R. The stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet means 320 including the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 are operated. 300 is configured. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a role lottery means 410, a reel control means 420, and a game control means 430.

  The role lottery means 410 performs lottery of a role (a first special role and a second special role, which are special roles, a general role, and a replaying role) by a role lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 412 (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 414 for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 414 And random number determination means 416 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and a winning combination based on the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIG. 6).

  The reel control means 420 receives the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, thereby controlling the motors 80L, 80C, 80R to rotate the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch 52L. , 52C, and 52R, control is performed on the reel operation to stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R upon reception of a reel stop signal transmitted or a predetermined time. In the stop control, the symbol combination control is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination. The control process by the reel control means 420 is shown in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 7).

  The game control means 430 wins the special combination, the general combination, and the re-playing combination in the combination lottery process, and when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to each combination is complete by the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol, the winning combination Proceed with the process corresponding to. The game control means includes special game control means 432 in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game media. The special game control means 432 performs a special game in which the game proceeds in an advantageous manner for the player.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 is provided with an effect control means 510 including an image control means 512, a lamp control means 514, and an audio control means 516.

  The image control means 512 reads the image data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the display driving device 220, and displays a predetermined image on the image display device 70 of the notification means 610. can do. Further, the lamp control means 514 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the lamp driving circuit 218, and lights the display lamp 90 in the notification means 610. be able to. The audio control unit 516 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the speaker drive circuit 222, and outputs predetermined audio from the speaker 64 of the notification unit 610. Can be emitted.

<< Description of Control Unit of Slot Machine 10 >>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the main control circuit 100, and FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected to the main control circuit 100.

<Main control circuit 100>
The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

  The interface circuit 102 is also connected to stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The signal emitted from the stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes the operation signal.

  A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, and initial data for use in these programs are stored.

  The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

  A drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.

  As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation speed.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied.

  The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol displayed in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200 through the connection line 118.

<Sub control circuit 200>
The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

  A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores initial data for executing a lamp driving circuit 218, a display driving device 220, a speaker driving circuit 222, and a control program, which will be described later. For example, an effect control process subroutine shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 described later, various image data to be displayed on the display device 70, lighting pattern data of the display lamp 90, and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64 are also included. Remember.

  A lamp driving circuit 218 for driving the display lamp 90 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and turns on the display lamp 90 in response to the drive command.

  A display driving device 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display driving device 220. By doing so, the display device 70 displays the image data as an effect screen and the character data as a message.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 204 is a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64. The CPU 206 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

<< Description of control processing >>
<Description of Control Processing of Slot Machine 10>
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the control unit of the slot machine 10 described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.

  FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 6 to 9 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine. FIG. 6 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. FIG. 7 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. FIG. 8 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. FIG. 9 shows a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off process subroutine.

  In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of the slot machine 10 described above are initialized to predetermined values and operate in a steady state. It shall be.

<Description of main routine>
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. The control process of the main routine will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The main routine shows a control process when a unit game is performed once until a process based on a result of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols.

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). Note that the processing for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S71 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9, for example, as will be described later.

  When it is determined that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), it is determined whether or not the player has operated any one of the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, and the maximum bet switch 36 (step S11). ). When it is determined that the player has operated any of the bet switches (YES), the set bet number is determined based on the signal generated by operating the bet switch (step S12). This set bet number indicates the number of game media to be betted for one game. Furthermore, the set bet number is not limited to the number of game media that are betted after being temporarily accumulated as the credit amount described above, and the game that is inserted from the game media slot 38 and directly targeted for bet. Includes the number of media.

  When a game medium is inserted, the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the bet number. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits. On the other hand, when it is determined that no game medium is inserted, the presence / absence of a credited game medium is determined. If there is no credited game medium, the set bet number cannot be determined in step S12. Further, when there is a credited game medium, it is determined whether or not a bet operation signal transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34, or 36 is received. The bet number is detected from the bet operation signal, and the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number regardless of whether the game medium is inserted or the credited game medium is used, and the credited game medium is used. At the same time, a process of subtracting the number of detected bets from the number of credits of the game medium is performed.

  In step S12, after determining the set number of bets, a bet switch operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S13). The “bet switch operation signal” is used to determine whether or not the bet switch has been operated in an effect control subroutine (FIGS. 10 and 11) described later.

  If it is determined in step S11 that none of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 has been operated (NO), the process of step S11 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S14), and a new game medium is inserted or a credited game medium is consumed. The game can be played again without playing. Further, since the bet number stored in the RAM 110 is used as the bet number in the re-game, the bet number of the game when the re-game player is won is used according to the bet number in the game performed immediately before.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S15). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the routine proceeds to a role lottery processing subroutine (step S16).

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S16, combination lottery processing is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and flag turn-on processing for turning on the RB flag, the BB flag, the replay flag, and the corresponding general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Done. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Subsequent to the winning lottery processing subroutine (step S16), based on the winning lottery result, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) for performing control processing relating to the movement of the reels that are stopped after rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed. It is. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 420, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off processing subroutine (step S18) for performing a flag-off process based on the determination result is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Then, a payout process (step S19) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning combination is performed based on the results of the winning lottery and winning symbol determination. In this payout process, it is possible to actually pay out game media from the game media payout outlet 62, but instead of paying out, it is also possible to credit a predetermined number of game media. The unit game is completed by the above control process. Then, by repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of unit games.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
FIG. 6 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. The combination lottery processing and flag-on processing will be described in detail using the combination lottery processing subroutine of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game mode is an RB game (step S21). When it is determined that the game mode is RB game (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S22). Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.

  In the RB lottery table, a general combination with symbol numbers 1 to 3 and a deviation of symbol number 4 are set. For example, when general combination 2 is won, all three reels have bell symbols. It is set to win. In the combination lottery performed in step S26 described later, the probability that the general combination 2 wins is 1 / 1.03, which is set very high. Therefore, during the RB game, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high. Conversely, the probability of loss is about 1 / 212.49, which is set very low.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the game mode is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game mode is BB game (step S23). When it is determined that the game mode is BB game (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S24). Here, FIG. 14 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  The BB operating lottery table is a lottery table used when the game mode is in the BB game and not in the RB game. In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol number 1, a general combination of symbol numbers 2 to 4, and a deviation of symbol number 5 are set. Here, in comparison with the general lottery table when the BB is not operating (see FIG. 15, details will be described later), the BB operating lottery table is set so that there is no BB combination and no replaying combination.

  The RB combination with symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/4, the reels of the first reel and the second reel are replayed, and the third reel is the bell. Has been. In the general lottery table when the BB is not used in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the RB role in the role lottery is 1/312. During the BB game, the probability of winning the RB role is very high compared to the normal time. Is set high.

  Also, the general combination 1 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 81.9 and all three reels have the watermelon symbols. The general combination 2 with symbol number 3 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/20 and all three reels have the bell symbol. If the winning combination probability in the winning combination lottery is 1 / 81.9 and the symbol of the first reel is cherry, any of the symbols of the remaining reels is Is also set to win.

  If it is determined in step S23 that the BB game is not being played (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S25). FIG. 15 shows an example of the general lottery table when the BB is not operated.

  The BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in a normal game state that is not a special game (RB game, BB game), the BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, and symbol numbers 3 to 3 A general combination of 5, a re-playing combination of symbol number 6, and an off-set of symbol number 7 are set.

  In the BB non-operating general lottery table of FIG. 15, the winning probability and the symbol combination in the symbol lottery are set for the symbol BB symbol 1, and further, the maximum number of winnings is set to 451 as the BB game end condition. Has been. In addition, the probability in the extra lot drawing is set to about 1 / 1.28.

  As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the role lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S26).

  Then, as a determination result, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S27). When it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to ON (step S28), and then the RB combination selection signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S30. The selected symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110 (step S30). Here, the “RB combination winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the RB combination is won, and the effect control of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the RB combination selection signal. In means 510, it is discriminated that the RB combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S31). When it is determined that the BB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S32). Then, the BB combination winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S33), the process proceeds to step S30, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110 (step S30). Here, the “BB winning combination signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when winning the BB winning combination, and the effect control of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the BB winning combination signal. In means 510, it is determined that the BB combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combination 1, general combination 2, or general combination 3 is won (step S31). S34). When it is determined that one of the general combinations 1 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S35), the process proceeds to step S30, and is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, when it is determined in step S34 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S36). If it is determined that the re-game combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on (step S37), the process proceeds to step S30, and is stored in the RAM 110.

  Furthermore, if it is determined in step S36 that no re-game player has been won (NO), any one of the general role 1, general role 2, and general role 3 in the RB game is won. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S38). When it is determined that one of the general combinations in the RB game is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag in the RB game is turned on (step S39), the process proceeds to step S30, and is stored in the RAM 110.

  Here, if it is determined in step S38 that any of the general combination 1, general combination 2, or general combination 3 in the corresponding RB game is not won (NO), the flag-on process is not performed. Then, the winning combination non-winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S40), and the process proceeds to step S30 as it is. Here, the “winning combination non-winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the winning combination such as the RB winning combination is not won, The effect control means 510 of the control circuit 200 determines that the winning combination has not been won.

  As described above, after performing a series of processes related to flag-on, in step S30, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110. The combination lottery processing subroutine is thus completed.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S16) is completed, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) is then performed. FIG. 7 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. The reel rotation / stop control will be described with reference to the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine of FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S30 of FIG. 6 are read (step S41). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S42). When it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S42 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

When it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S43). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S44). If it is determined that the rotation of the reel has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S44 is repeated. As a result, the reel stop control as the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S45 to S47).

  The reel stop signal is transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. For example, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed, a first reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80L that rotates the first reel 40L is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed, a second reel stop signal is transmitted, and the stop control of the motor 80C for rotating the second reel 40C is performed, so that the third reel is stopped. When the stop switch 52R is pushed, a third reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80R that rotates the third reel 40R is performed.

  When it is determined that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the control relating to the stop is not performed, but the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is not performed. When it is determined that any one of the reel stop signals has been received, the process proceeds to the next step S48.

  In step S48, when one of the reel stop signals is received, it is determined whether there is a winning combination, and then it is determined that there is a winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the reel stop possible range is determined. If there is, a symbol stop process for stopping the symbol on the active line is performed (step S48).

  After the symbol stop process in step S48, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped (step S49). When it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S45 and is repeated until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when it is determined that all reels are stopped (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

<Description of flag off processing subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S18) is performed. FIG. 8 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. The flag-off process will be described using the flag-off process subroutine of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is RB gaming (step S51). When it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game process (step S52) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the “RB game process” is a process for a game using the RB lottery table (FIG. 13) until the number of wins or the number of RB games during the RB game reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the general combination 2 is set to be very high as 1 / 1.03, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high during the RB game. An advantageous game can be played.

  Next, when it is determined in step S51 that the gaming state is not RB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB gaming (step S53). When it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S54) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the “BB game process” is a process for a game using the BB lottery table (FIG. 14) until the BB game end condition (maximum number of acquired game media) is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the RB role is set to a very high ¼, there is a very high possibility of winning the RB role that can be transferred to the RB game, and the RB role is won and won. By doing so, the player can play an advantageous game.

  Further, if it is determined in step S53 that the gaming state is not BB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S55). When it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination process subroutine (step S56) described later is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag-off process subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
FIG. 9 shows a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off process subroutine. The winning combination processing will be described using the winning combination processing subroutine of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the winning combination processing subroutine is executed only when the player is not in the RB game and is not in the BB game.

  First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel variation / stop subroutine has won a prize (step S61). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S62).

  When it is determined that the player has won the RB combination (YES), the RB flag is set to OFF and the RB gaming state is set (step S63). By setting the RB game state, the RB game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the RB game is in progress.

  Then, after setting to the RB gaming state in step S63, an RB winning prize signal is transmitted (step S64), and this subroutine is terminated. The “RB role winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when winning the winning RB role, and the effect control means of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB role winning signal. In 510, it is determined that the winning RB combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S65). If the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF and the BB gaming state is set (step S66). By setting the BB game state, the next game is determined to be a BB game.

  Then, after setting to the BB gaming state in step S66, a BB combination winning signal is transmitted (step S67), and this subroutine is finished. The “BB role winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when winning the winning BB role, and the effect control means of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB role winning signal. In 510, it is determined that the winning BB combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1, the general combination 2 or the general combination 3 has been won (step S68). If any general combination such as the general combination 1 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S69), and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S68 that no general combination such as the general combination 1 has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S70). When it is determined that the re-game player has won (YES), the re-game flag is set to OFF and the re-game state is set (step S71). Then, this subroutine ends. By setting the replay state, the next game is determined to be a replay.

  When it is determined in step S70 that no re-game player has been won (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIG. 8 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the flag-off process subroutine of step S18 is terminated, the payout process of step S19 is terminated, and this main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from when the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

<< Explanation of production control process >>
In the following, when a special role BB or RB is elected (hereinafter referred to as “when the special role is elected”), or when the elected role is not elected (hereinafter “when the elected role is not elected”) For the effect control that outputs the suggestion effect that suggests the lottery result of the combination using the notification means 610 of the slot machine 10 and notifies the reliability of the suggestion effect using the LED display lamp 90. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an effect control process subroutine performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of effect control processing in which effects output by the effect control means 510 are arranged in chronological order.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, any one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 in the first game in which the suggestion effect indicating the lottery result of the combination lottery means 410 is not performed and the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. When the is operated, an effect is output to output a second effect that performs a suggestive effect on the assumption that the start condition has been achieved.

  In the case of winning the special role, in the game that performs the second effect, the effect that ends the second effect is performed assuming that the end condition of the second effect is achieved when the winning combination is won. Even when the winning combination is not won, the effect control means 510 uses the notifying means 610 to perform an effect of outputting the first effect and the second effect when the winning combination is not won. In this case, when the number of games for performing the second effect at the time when the winning combination is not won reaches a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the end condition of the second effect has been achieved, and the effect of ending the second effect is performed.

  Further, in the second effect, after any one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated, the reliability of the suggested effect is indicated by the LED display lamp 90 in color, for example, the suggested effect is suggested to be won as a special role. In the case of the suggestion effect, according to the LED reliability notification lottery table (FIG. 16), when the reliability of the suggestion effect is high, a rainbow color is displayed, and when it is low, the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified. In the present embodiment, the LED display lamp 90 displays a predetermined color to notify the reliability of the suggestion effect, but the notification color displayed by the LED display lamp 90 (hereinafter referred to as “LED notification color”). )), In accordance with FIG. 16, the rainbow (rainbow color), purple, white, and non-notification are performed in descending order of the reliability of the suggestion effect.

<Production control processing subroutine>
The effect control process will be described using the effect control process subroutine of FIGS. 10 and 11.

(First effect flag processing)
First, it is determined whether or not the first performance flag is set to ON (step S81). Here, the “first effect flag” is a result of the lottery of the role by the role lottery means 410, in the case of a special role winning as an RB role or a BB role, or a winning combination that is not won as a winning role Is a flag for determining whether or not the effect output by the effect control means 510 using the notification means 610 is the first effect, and when the effect is set to ON, the effect state is the first effect state. If it is set to OFF, it indicates that the first effect state is not established.

  If it is determined in step S81 that the first effect flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not a bet switch operation signal has been received (step S82). If it is determined in step S82 that a bet switch operation signal has been received (YES), the first effect flag is set to OFF (step S83). And it is judged whether the 2nd production execution flag is set to ON (Step S84). If it is determined in step S84 that the second effect execution flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not the LED notification flag is set to ON (step S85).

  If it is determined in step S85 that the LED notification flag is set to ON (YES), the second effect flag is set to ON (step S86), and the reliability of the suggestion effect by the color display by the LED display lamp 90 is set. The second effect including the effect of notifying the degree is started (step S87), and this subroutine is terminated. The color display by the LED display lamp 90 is performed after any one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated, but is not performed until the second effect is completed. It is displayed in a period until 50 is operated. If it is determined in step S85 that the LED notification flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, it is set to OFF, this subroutine is ended without changing the setting of the second effect flag.

  If it is determined in step S84 that the second effect execution flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, it is determined to be set to OFF, the subroutine is directly set without changing the setting of the second effect flag. Exit. If it is determined in step S82 that the bet switch operation signal has not been received (NO), the present subroutine is terminated without changing the settings of the first effect flag and the second effect flag.

  Here, the “second effect execution flag” indicates whether or not to perform the second effect in which the suggestive effect suggesting the lottery result of the role is performed after the first effect when the special role is won or when the winning role is not won. This flag indicates that the second effect is performed when set to on, and the second effect is not performed when set to off. In addition, the “second effect flag” indicates the lottery result of the role of the role lottery means 410 as the effect output by the effect control means 510 using the notification means 610 in the next game of the game in which the first effect was performed. It is a flag for determining whether or not it is the second effect for performing the suggestion effect. When it is set to ON, the effect state is the second effect state, and when it is set to OFF, it is the second effect. It indicates that it is not a state.

  Further, the “LED notification flag” indicates the reliability of the suggestion effect in the second effect in which the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the role is performed after the first effect when the special role is won or when the winning role is not won. This flag is used to determine whether or not to perform an effect that informs the user. When the flag is set to ON, an effect to notify the reliability of the suggestive effect is performed, and when it is set to OFF, the reliability of the suggestive effect is determined. This means that the effect of notifying is not performed. In step S109, which will be described later, the LED notification flag is determined by lottery in association with the “notification color displayed by the LED display lamp 90” when the special combination is won or when the winning combination is not selected.

  In step S81, since the first effect flag is set to ON, the game state is already in the state where the first effect is performed when the special combination is won or when the winning combination is not won. Accordingly, when a gaming medium is inserted and one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated to receive a bet switch operation signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 (step S82), the effect control means 510 receives the game. It is possible to determine that the player operates the start switch 50, the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed is started, and the player is in a gaming state in which the bet switch is operated. As a result, when the bet switch operation signal is received in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the first effect flag is set to OFF (step S83), and the first effect is ended.

  In step S84, when the second effect execution flag is set to OFF, the present subroutine is terminated as it is, so that the effect at the time of winning the special role or when the winning role is not won is performed without performing the second effect. Can be terminated. Even if the second effect execution flag is set to ON in step S84, if the LED notification flag is set to OFF in step S85, the present subroutine is terminated as it is. 2. The effect at the time of winning the special role or not winning the winning role can be ended without performing the effect. Accordingly, the second effect flag is set to ON only when both the second effect execution flag and the LED notification flag are set to ON (step S86), and when the special role is won or the winning combination is not won. After the first effect is performed, the second effect for performing the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the combination is started (step S87), and the effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect can be performed.

(Second effect flag processing)
Next, when it is determined in step S81 that the first effect flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, it is set to be off, it is determined whether or not the second effect flag is set to be on. (Step S88). If it is determined in step S88 that the second effect flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not the unwinning flag is set to ON (step S89).

  If it is determined in step S89 that the unwinning flag is set to ON (YES), the number of second effect games at the time of unwinning is counted (step S90). Here, the “not-winning flag” is a flag for determining whether or not the effect control means 510 performs an effect when the winning combination is not won by using the notification means 610. When the winning combination is not performed, when it is set to OFF, it indicates that the rendering is not performed when the winning combination is not selected. The “number of times of second effect game when not won” is the number of games in which the second effect is performed in the game where the effect when the winning combination is not won.

  And it is judged whether the end conditions of the 2nd production at the time of unwinning were achieved (Step S91). In step S91, when it is determined that the condition for ending the second effect at the time of non-winning has been achieved (YES), that is, when it is determined that the number of second effect games at the time of non-winning has reached a predetermined number, the second effect flag is set to OFF. (Step S92), the second effect is terminated (Step S93), the LED notification flag and the unachieved flag are set to OFF (Steps S94 to S95), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S91 that the condition for ending the second effect at the time of unwinning has not been achieved (NO), that is, the number of times of the second effect game at the time of unwinning has not reached the predetermined number, Exit.

  Since it is determined in step S88 that the second performance flag is set to ON, the gaming state is already in the state where the second performance is being performed when the special role is won or when the winning combination is not won, If it is determined in S89 that the unsuccessful flag is set to ON, the game state in which the “second effect when the winning combination is not won” is being performed. Therefore, when the number of second effect games at the time of non-winning, which is the end condition of the “second effect when the winning combination is not won,” reaches a predetermined number, the second effect flag is set to OFF (step S92). The production can be ended (step S93). Then, the normal game state can be restored by setting the LED notification flag and the unachieved flag off (steps S94 to S95). On the other hand, if the number of second effect games at the time of unwinning has not reached the predetermined number, the number of second effect games at the time of unwinning reaches the predetermined number of times that is the end condition of the “second effect when the winning combination is not won”. Until then, the second effect when the winning combination is not won can be performed.

  Next, when it is determined in step S89 that the unwinning flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, is set to OFF, it is determined whether or not an RB winning prize signal or a BB winning prize signal has been received. (Step S96). If it is determined in step S96 that either the RB winning prize signal or the BB winning prize signal has been received (YES), the second effect flag is set to off (step S97), and the second effect is ended. (Step S98), the LED notification flag is set to OFF (Step S99), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S96 that neither the RB winning prize signal nor the BB winning prize signal is received (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S88, since it is determined that the second effect flag is set to ON, and in step S89, it is determined that the unwinning flag is set to OFF, it is at the time of winning the RB combination or BB combination. This is a gaming state in which the “second effect at the time of winning the special role” is being performed. Therefore, when winning the winning combination which is the end condition of the “second effect at the time of winning the special role”, the second effect flag can be set to OFF (step S97) and the second effect can be ended (step S98). ). And it can return to a normal game state by setting an LED alerting | reporting flag to OFF (step S99). On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the second effect can be performed until the winning special combination, which is the end condition of the “second effect at the time of winning the special role”, is won.

(First effect start processing)
Next, if it is determined in step S88 that the second effect flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, if the second effect flag is set to OFF, whether or not a winning combination unwinning signal has been received It is determined whether or not (step S100). If it is determined in step 100 that the winning combination non-winning signal has been received (YES), it is determined by lottery whether or not to perform the second effect when the winning combination is not won (step S101). Subsequently, the number of second effect games at the time of unwinning is reset (step S102), and a non-winning flag which is a determination flag for performing the effect at the time of winning of the winning combination is set to on (step S103).

  Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the second effect when the winning combination is not won, which is determined by lottery in step S101 (step S104). In step S104, when it is determined that the second effect when the winning combination is not won is determined (YES), the second effect execution flag is set to ON (step S105), and when the winning combination is not won in step S104. When it is determined that the second effect is not performed (NO), the second effect execution flag is set to OFF (step S106), and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), and the first effect is started (step S108). Further, “LED notification color” and “LED notification flag” are determined by lottery using the LED reliability notification lottery table (FIG. 16) (step S109). As shown in FIG. 16, in the LED reliability notification lottery table, the LED notification color, the lottery probability of the combination, and the LED notification flag when the special combination is won (when the BB combination is won, when the RB combination is selected) and when the winning combination is not selected The relationship is shown. In this embodiment, when the winning combination is not won, 30/100 for white, 10/100 for purple, 0/100 for rainbow (rainbow), 60/100 for non-notification. The LED notification color is determined by lottery according to the LED notification color lottery probability. Then, according to the determined LED notification color, the LED notification flag is set to ON in cases other than non-notification, and the LED notification flag is set to OFF in the case of non-notification. Therefore, when the winning combination is not won, there is a low possibility that notification by the LED notification color is performed, and the LED notification flag is likely to be set off.

  Then, it is determined whether or not “LED notification flag is set to ON” determined by lottery in step S109 (step S110). When it is determined in step S110 that the LED notification flag is set to ON (YES), a second effect indication effect is performed (step S111), and in step S110, the LED notification flag is set to ON. If it is determined that there is no (NO), that is, it is set to OFF, the present subroutine is terminated without performing the second effect indication effect. Here, the “second effect predictive effect” is an effect included in the first effect, and predicts that the second effect will be performed in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. It is not limited to the effect by the LED display lamp 90 of 610, but is performed by the image effect by the image display device 70, the sound effect by the speaker 64, or the like.

  In step S88, it is determined that the second effect flag is set to OFF, and since it is determined in step S100 that the winning combination non-winning signal has been received, the first effect when the winning combination is not won is performed. A gaming state. Therefore, it is determined by lottery whether or not the second effect at the time of winning the winning combination for performing the suggestion effect suggesting the result of lottery in the game performing the first effect is performed (step S101). In order to perform an effect, the unachieved flag is set to ON (step S103), and when performing the second effect when the winning combination is not selected, the second effect execution flag is set to ON (step S105). It is possible to perform the second effect when the winning combination is not won in the next game of the game where the effect is performed. Further, when the second effect at the time of not winning the winning combination is not performed, the second effect execution flag is set to OFF (step S106), so that in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed according to the determination in step S84. It is possible to return to the normal gaming state without performing the second effect when the combination is not won.

  Then, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), the first effect is started (step S108), the LED notification color and the LED notification flag are determined by lottery (step S109), and the LED notification flag is set. When it is determined that is set to ON, the second effect indication effect is performed (step S111), and when it is determined that the LED notification flag is set to OFF, the second effect indication effect is not performed. Therefore, even if the second effect execution flag is set to ON, if the LED notification flag is set to OFF and the second effect predictive effect is not performed according to the determination in step S85, the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. It is possible to return to the normal gaming state without performing the second effect when the winning combination is not won.

  If it is determined in step S100 that the winning combination non-winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether an RB combination or BB winning combination signal has been received (step S112). In step S112, when it is determined that either of the RB combination winning signal or the BB combination winning signal is received (YES), it is determined by lottery whether or not the second effect at the time of special combination winning is performed (step S113). . Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the second effect at the time of winning the special role, which is determined by lottery in step S113 (step S114). If it is determined in step S114 that the second effect at the time of special role winning is performed (YES), the second effect execution flag is set to ON (step S115), and the second effect at the time of special role winning is determined in step S114. Is determined not to be performed (NO), the second effect execution flag is set to OFF (step S116), and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), and the first effect is started (step S108). Further, the LED notification color and the LED notification flag are determined by lottery using the LED reliability notification lottery table (FIG. 16) (step S109). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the winning combination of the BB or RB combination is 10/256 for white, 50/256 for purple, and rainbow (rainbow). In the case of 196/256, non-notification, the LED notification color is determined by lottery according to the LED notification color lottery probability of 0/256. Then, according to the determined LED notification color, the LED notification flag is set to ON in cases other than non-notification, and the LED notification flag is set to OFF in the case of non-notification. Therefore, at the time of winning the special role, there is a high possibility that notification that the LED notification color is rainbow (rainbow) is performed. Further, since the notification with the LED notification color is always performed, the LED notification flag is set to ON.

  Then, it is determined whether or not “LED notification flag is set to ON” determined by lottery in step S109 (step S110). When it is determined in step S110 that the LED notification flag is set to ON (YES), a second effect indication effect is performed (step S111), and in step S110, the LED notification flag is set to ON. If it is determined that there is no (NO), that is, it is set to OFF, the present subroutine is terminated without performing the second effect indication effect.

  If it is determined in step S112 that neither the RB combination winning signal nor the BB combination winning signal has been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S88, it is determined that the second effect flag is set to OFF, in step S100, it is determined that the winning combination non-winning signal has not been received, and in step S112, the RB combination or BB combination winning signal is received. Therefore, it is a gaming state in which the first effect at the time of winning the special role is performed. Therefore, it is determined by lottery whether or not to perform the second effect at the time of special role winning to perform the suggestion effect suggesting the result of lottery of the role in the first effect (step S113), and the second at the time of special role winning. In the case of performing an effect, by setting the second effect execution flag to ON (step S115), it is possible to perform the second effect at the time of winning the special role in the next game of the game that performs the first effect. If the second effect at the time of winning the special role is not performed, the second effect execution flag is set to OFF (step S116), so that the special role in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed is determined at step S84. It is possible to return to the normal gaming state without performing the second effect at the time of winning.

  Then, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), the first effect is started (step S108), and the LED notification color and the LED notification flag are determined by lottery (step S109). Since the flag is set to ON, the second effect predictive effect is performed (step S111).

  In addition, even in the case of special role winning, in the LED reliability notification lottery table of FIG. 16, the lottery probability in the case of non-notification can be set to a positive value larger than 0/256. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect control in which a suggestion effect suggesting the result of winning the special role is not output from the next game. Therefore, even when the second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed is not output, it is possible to cause a case where a special combination is won.

<Production control processing>
The effect control process will be described with reference to the drawing (FIG. 12) showing the flow of the effect control process in which the effects output by the effect control means 510 are arranged in chronological order. FIG. 12 (a) wins the BB role, and the first effect that does not perform the suggestion effect (hereinafter referred to as "implying effect when winning the BB role") suggesting the result of winning the BB role, and the BB role by lottery. In the next game after the game in which the first effect is performed, when the betting switch 32, 34, 36 is operated, the start condition is achieved and the BB role is selected. The effect control process which outputs the 2nd effect which performs a suggestion effect, Comprising: The effect control process determined to perform reliability of the suggestion effect by the color of a rainbow (rainbow color) by lottery is shown. FIG. 12B shows a first effect that does not win the winning combination and does not perform the suggestion effect that suggests the lottery result when the winning combination is not won (hereinafter referred to as “impacted effect when the winning combination is not won”). In the next game after the game in which the first effect is performed, when the bet switch 32, 34, or 36 is operated, the start condition is achieved. The effect control process which outputs the 2nd effect which performs the effect production | presentation at the time of winning combination non-winning will be shown, Comprising: The effect control process determined to perform the reliability of the suggestion effect by white color by lottery is shown.

(Directed when winning the BB role)
The effect at the time of winning the BB role will be described with reference to FIG.
After the player inserts a game medium from the game medium insertion port 38 and operates any one of the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, and the maximum bet switch 36 (step S11), the player operates the start switch 50 (step S11). In step S15), a lottery for a combination is performed (step S16).

  As a result of the lottery, if the BB combination is won, a BB combination winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S33), and the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB combination winning signal is Since it is determined that the second effect at the time of winning the BB role will be performed by lottery, the second effect execution flag is set to ON (step S115). Then, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), and the first effect in which the “BB role winning suggestion effect” is not performed is started (step S108). Furthermore, as a result of lottery of the LED notification color and the LED notification flag using the LED reliability notification lottery table (FIG. 16), it is determined to perform notification that the LED notification color is rainbow (rainbow). The notification flag is set to ON (step S109), and the second effect indication effect is output to the notification means 610 (step S111).

  When all the stop switches 52L, 53C, and 52R are operated and all the reels are stopped, the game for performing the first effect is finished.

  In the next game after the game in which the first effect is finished, the player inserts a game medium from the game medium insertion port 38, and either the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, or the maximum bet switch 36 is inserted. Is operated, a bet switch operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S13), and the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the bet switch operation signal sets the first effect to OFF. (Step S83), and the first effect ends. Here, since both the second effect execution flag and the LED notification flag are set to on, the second effect flag is set to on (step S86), and the second effect for performing the “BB role winning suggestion effect” is performed. Is started (step S87), and the reliability of the “BB role winning suggestion effect” is displayed in the rainbow (rainbow) by the LED display lamp 90. As a result, when one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated, a suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is output, and the player's interest in the game due to surprise due to unexpectedness and an increase in expectation for the game. And freshness can be continued for a long time.

  In addition, since the second effect for performing the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is output before the start switch 50 is operated, this is the case of the player who operates all the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R in a short time. However, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect performed in the second effect from being overlooked. Also, even in the case of a player who operates the stop switch slowly, the player may operate the stop switch after fully grasping the contents suggested for the BB role and the contents suggested by the effect. As a result, it is possible to concentrate on the operation of the stop switch and play the game.

  In addition, after the betting means is operated, the reliability of the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is notified, so the player not only misses the suggestion effect but also fully understands the contents of the suggestion effect Therefore, interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time due to an increase in expectation for the game.

  In addition, since it can be determined that the second effect is not output from the next game of the game in which the first effect was performed, the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the role in the game in which the first effect was performed is the BB role winning Even in the case of the time suggestion effect, the effect control that is not output from the next game is also possible. Therefore, even when the second effect in which the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is not output, the BB role may be won. As a result, in the game where the variation of the production in the game is widened and the suggestion production is output before operating the start switch 50 in the game in which the second production is performed, the excitement is further increased in addition to the surprise due to the unexpectedness. As a result, the player's interest in the game and the freshness can be continued for a long time.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the rainbow (rainbow color) is determined by lottery as the LED notification color according to the LED reliability notification lottery table of FIG. 16, but in the LED reliability notification lottery table of FIG. By making the lottery probability of 0 a positive value larger than 0/256, it is possible to perform an effect control in which the suggested effect suggesting the result of winning the BB combination is not output from the next game. As a result, not only when the reliability of the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is displayed low, but also when the second effect in which the suggested effect at the time of winning the BB role is not output, the case where the special role is won is generated. Therefore, by winning the winning special role, the player can be surprised, and the interest and freshness regarding the game can be continued for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the sign effect that the second effect is performed is also output, the game in which the first effect is performed during the game period in which the first effect that does not perform the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is performed. In the next game, it can be predicted that the second effect will be performed, and the player's expectation for the game can be increased.

  The game in which the second effect is output is played at least once until winning the BB combination, which is the ending condition of the second effect at the time of winning the BB combination. Therefore, in the game in which the second effect is output, if all the stop switches 52L, 53C, 52R are operated and all the reels are stopped, as a result of winning the winning combination BB, the second effect is ended. . As a result, during the period of the game in which the second performance at the time of winning the BB role is performed, the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role is performed, so until the player wins the winning BB role, Thus, it is possible to play a game while maintaining a sense of expectation for the game.

  In addition, since the game in which the second effect is output may be performed a plurality of times, only the suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role based on the result of lottery in the game in which the first effect is output is continuously output. Instead, it is also possible to output a suggestion effect at the time of winning the BB role in consideration of the result of lottery in the game in which the second effect is output. As a result, it is possible to change the output content of the second effect even during a game in which the second effect is being performed, so that the suggestion effect gives the player an unexpectedness and makes the game monotonous. Can be prevented.

(Directed when the winning role is not selected)
An effect when the winning combination is not won will be described with reference to FIG.
Similarly to the production at the time of winning the BB role, after the player inserts a game medium from the game medium insertion port 38 and operates one of the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, or the maximum bet switch 36 (step S11) By operating the start switch 50 (step S15), a lottery for the winning combination is performed (step S16).

  If the winning combination result indicates that the winning combination is not won, a winning combination non-winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S40), and the effect control of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the winning combination non-winning signal is received. The means 510 determines that the second effect when the winning combination is not won is determined by lottery, and therefore sets the second effect execution flag to ON (step S105). Then, the first effect flag is set to ON (step S107), and the first effect without performing the “winning role unsuccessful suggestion effect” is started (step S108). Furthermore, since the LED notification color and the LED notification flag are selected using the LED reliability notification lottery table (FIG. 16), it is determined that the LED notification color is set to white, so the LED notification flag is turned on. (Step S109), and the second effect predictive effect is output to the notification means 610 (step S111).

  When all the stop switches 52L, 53C, and 52R are operated and all the reels are stopped, the game for performing the first effect is finished.

  In the next game after the game in which the first effect is performed, when the player inserts a game medium from the game medium insertion port 38 and operates any of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36, the bet switch operation signal is sent to the main control circuit. The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200, which is transmitted from 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S13) and receives the bet switch operation signal, turns off the first effect (step S83) and ends the first effect. . Here, since both the second effect execution flag and the LED notification flag are set to ON, the second effect flag is set to ON (step S86), and the second effect for performing the “winning role unsuccessful suggestion effect” is performed. At the same time as the production starts (step S87), the LED display lamp 90 displays the reliability of the “improvement effect when the winning combination is not won” in white. As a result, when one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated, a suggestion effect when the winning combination is not won is output, and there is a surprise of unexpectedness and a sense of expectation for the game that there is a possibility that the winning combination has been won. With the rise, the player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  The game in which the second effect at the time when the winning combination is not won reaches the end condition of the second effect when the winning combination is not won by reaching the predetermined number of times of the second effect game when not winning. The second effect ends.

  According to the above embodiment, in the game, the bet switch is operated in the first game in which the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the role lottery means is not performed in the game, and in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. When it is done, it outputs a second effect that performs the suggestion effect as if the start condition was achieved, so the suggestion effect is output before operating the start switch, and surprises due to unexpectedness and an increase in expectation for the game Thus, the player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  Further, when the bet switch is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed, the second effect for performing the suggestive effect is output, so that it is the case of the player who operates all the stop switches in a short time. However, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect performed in the second effect from being overlooked. Also, even in the case of a player who operates the stop switch slowly, for example, a player who is a beginner, the player operates the stop switch after sufficiently grasping the contents of the effect and the contents suggested by the effect. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the operation of the stop switch and play the game.

  In addition, since the reliability of the suggestion effect is notified after the betting means is operated, the player can not only miss the suggestion effect but also fully understand the content of the suggestion effect. Therefore, interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time due to an increase in expectation for the game.

  Furthermore, the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various other embodiments.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine which performs control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the flag-off setting process subroutine which shows the control process after a symbol stops by the subroutine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control processing subroutine performed by effect control means 510 of sub-control circuit 200. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control processing subroutine performed by effect control means 510 of sub-control circuit 200. It is a diagram showing the flow of effect control processing in which effects output by the effect control means 510 are arranged in time series. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of LED reliability notification lottery table.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 38 gaming medium slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R reel 50 start switch 52L, 52C, 52R stop switch 70 display device 80L, 80C, 80R stepping motor 90 display lamp 100 main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 200 Sub control circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 320 Bet means 410 Role lottery means 412 Random number generator 414 Random number extraction means 416 Random number judgment means 420 Reel control means 430 Game control means 432 Special game control Means 510 Production control means 512 Image control means 514 Lamp control means 516 Audio control means 610 Notification means

Claims (8)

A slot machine capable of performing a unit game until processing based on a result of turning and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operation means having a betting means for a player to insert the game media, and a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
A role lottery means for determining which of the roles is won,
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Including
In the game, the effect control means performs a first effect in which no suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result of the combination lottery means is performed, and a second effect in which the suggestion effect is performed in a game next to the game in which the first effect is performed. And output
The second effect includes an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect after the betting means is operated.
A slot machine characterized by that. The second effect includes an effect of notifying the reliability of the suggestion effect by the color displayed by the notification means.
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The effect control means determines the color displayed by the notification means by lottery,
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. The first effect includes a sign effect that predicts that the second effect is performed,
The effect control means, when performing the predictive effect in the game in which the first effect is performed, the color displayed by the notification means after the betting means is operated in the next game of the game in which the first effect is performed. To inform the reliability of the suggestion effect,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The game control means includes special game control means for executing a special game that advantageously advances the game when the winning special role is won,
The winning role includes a special role,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The effect control means outputs a second effect for performing an suggestive effect based on a lottery result of the role lottery means in a game in which the first effect is performed.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The production control means determines to output the second production from the next game in the game in which the first production is performed.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The effect control means determines the output content of the second effect based on the lottery result of the role lottery means in a game in which the first effect or the second effect is performed.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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