JP2007259878A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which can make the interests and freshness of players last further involving the content with playing potentialities by outputting performance images in the prescribed sequence on a display device according to the predetermined winning combination earned by lottery. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine has a special game control means executing a first special game advancing advantageously for players and a second special game executing at least one of the ordinary game and a specific game corresponding to a plurality of first special games and a performance control means which suggests the result of the lottery for the winning combination in the ordinary game of the second special game while outputting the second special game performance as the display aspect of the performance images output in the prescribed sequence onto the display device according to the predetermined winning combination earned by lottery. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,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 combination of symbols at the time of stoppage. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine characterized by effect control of effect images displayed on an image display device.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, a special role is provided as a role, and when a special role is won, the slot machine has a function capable of performing a special game that allows a player to play a game more advantageous than a general game. There is something. In particular, some have a function capable of repeatedly performing only a specific game included in a special game (see Patent Document 1).

Also, in the slot machine, the symbols are displayed on the reels, the game results are displayed by the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped, and the effects output using various notification means (image display device, lamp, speaker, etc.) Notifies the lottery result of a role. Therefore, the output effect is an extremely important element as an auxiliary role in the progress of the game. For example, when the start switch is operated, the effect control by the effect image displayed on the image display device is started, and every time the stop switch is operated, a predetermined effect image is displayed, and all stop switches are operated. After that, a slot machine that employs an effect control method for displaying information corresponding to the winning combination as an effect image has been proposed (see Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-35220 A JP 2005-66220 A

  However, since the slot machine proposed in Patent Document 1 is set so that only one type of specific game is repeatedly performed in the special game, there is a problem that the special game tends to be monotonous. Also, in the slot machine proposed in Patent Document 2, if it is set to repeat only one type of specific game in a special game, it becomes a monotonous effect, and the output effect tends to be overlooked. There was also a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems. A special game that makes a game proceed favorably for a player, in particular, a general game and a game in which a winning probability of a predetermined role is set high under a predetermined condition. By providing a plurality of specific games in a special game where at least one of the specific games to be performed a predetermined number of times can be provided, due to the difference in the number of payouts of general roles that are easy to align in each specific game, etc. To provide a slot machine capable of causing a change in the number of game media acquired until the end, that is, the number of game media paid out from the number of game media paid out to the number of game media inserted as a bet target. There is.

  In addition, a specific game that can be transferred to a player by providing a specific role that can be transferred to a specific game corresponding to the specific game and outputting an effect image in a predetermined order on the display device according to the selected specific role. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can raise the player's expectation due to the possibility of winning a specific game that can acquire a larger number of acquired sheets.

  Furthermore, by providing variations in the effect image that is output to the display device in a predetermined order in accordance with the selected specific combination, it is possible to further include game-related content in the game. It is to provide a slot machine that can continue interest and freshness for a long time.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, in the slot machine according to the present invention, when winning the winning special role, the first special game that advances the game advantageously for the player, the general game, and a plurality of first games A special game control means for executing a second special game capable of playing at least one of the specific games corresponding to the one special game, and a result of the lottery in the general game of the second special game, and the selected special game And an effect control means for outputting a second special game effect that is a display mode of effect images output to the display device in a predetermined order.

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 medium, 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;
Production control means for outputting production using a display device based on the progress of the game,
Including
The game control means includes special game control means for executing a special game that advantageously advances the game for the player when winning the winning special role,
The special combination includes a first special combination, a second special combination, and a specific combination.
The first special combination is a combination capable of shifting to a first special game in which a game with a high probability of winning a predetermined combination is performed a predetermined number of times under predetermined conditions.
The second special role is a role that can be shifted to a second special game in which at least one of a general game and a specific game corresponding to the first special game can be played,
There are a plurality of the specific combinations, which is a combination that can be transferred from a general game of the second special game to a specific game corresponding to each of the specific combinations.
The production control means outputs a second special game production that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means in the general game of the second special game,
The second special game effect is a display mode of an effect image that is output in a predetermined order to the display device in accordance with the specific combination won.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above-described invention, the game control means includes the special game control means for executing the special game that makes the game proceed in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the winning special role, and the special role is the first special role. The first special combination includes a combination, a second special combination, and a specific combination. The first special combination is a combination that allows a game with a high winning probability of a predetermined combination to be transferred to a first special game that is performed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. Yes, the second special role is a role that can be transferred to the second special game in which at least one of the general game and the specific game corresponding to the first special game can be performed. 2 Since it is a role that can be transferred from the general game of the special game to the specific game corresponding to each of the specific games, due to the difference in the number of paid-out general games in each specific game, etc. Game media until end It is possible to vary the number for each specific game.

  Therefore, since the number of acquired games from the start to the end of the specific game can be different for each specific game, the end of the second special game is ended by the winning probability of the specific role provided corresponding to each specific game. Since the total number of acquired numbers is different, the total number of acquired numbers from the start to the end of the second special game cannot be predicted when the second special game is started. As a result, the variation of the game is widened, and it is possible to further include game content in the game, and the player's interest and freshness regarding the game can be continued for a long time.

  Further, the effect control means outputs a second special game effect that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means in the general game of the second special game, and the second special game effect is determined according to the selected specific character, Since it is a display mode of effect images that are output in a predetermined order on the display device, a game in which a second special game effect is output due to a game that can acquire a larger number of acquired games, for example, a winning possibility of a specific game Can raise the expectation of the person.

  Further, depending on the result of lottery, a variation can be given to the effect image output to the display device in a predetermined order. As a result, it is possible to further include game-related content in the game, and to give the player a sense of expectation that a game that can acquire more game media can be performed, and to give the player interest and freshness to the game. It can be continued for a long time.

  Here, the “game medium” is a medium that is inserted into the slot machine in order to play a game, such as coins, medals, and chips. Moreover, as long as this object can be achieved, the product is not limited to an article, and for example, an electromagnetically acting material such as a magnetic card can be applied.

In addition, “inserting” a game medium includes actually inserting a game medium from a game medium slot provided in the slot machine, or storing it in a storage medium of the slot machine. This includes using a predetermined number of game media credited in advance.
The “number of game media to be acquired” refers to the number of game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media inserted as a bet target from the number of game media paid out, for example, from the start to the end of a specific game. The number of acquired media refers to the total number of game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media inserted as a betting target from the number of paid out game media from the start to the end of a specific game.

  Further, the “reel on which the symbol is displayed” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and is displayed on the image display device and on the image that is rotated and stopped on the image. A reel is also included.

  The “combination” is transferred to a “payout part (hereinafter referred to as“ general part ”)” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a “special game” that allows the game to proceed advantageously for the player. “Special role” that can be played, and “re-playing role” that allows the game to be re-executed without inserting game media. Note that “special game” means that a game is advantageously advanced for a player when a special combination is won by the combination lottery means and a predetermined symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and won by the reel control unit. A game.

  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 in a 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 the “specific games” corresponding to the first special game can be played, and the “special game” from the general game of the second special game. "Specific role" that can be transferred to.

  Here, the first special combination is a combination transferred to the first special game which is one of the special games, and is 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 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 special games, and is 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 a general game and a specific game corresponding to the first special game can be performed until a predetermined game medium payout number is reached. The specific combination is a combination that is shifted from the general game of the second special game to the specific game corresponding to the first special game, and is a combination called an RB combination. In the specific 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.

  In addition, “re-games” means “re-games” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when a symbol corresponding to a re-game player is stopped and a prize is won by winning a re-game player by lottery. It is a role that can be implemented.

  In the “lottery” for determining one combination or the “lottery” for determining the stop control mode, 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 phrase “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.

  “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”.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the specific game includes one specific game and another specific game, and the winning probability of the first combination in one specific game is the winning probability of the first combination in another specific game. It is preferable that the winning probability of the second combination in one specific game is set higher than the winning probability of the second combination in another specific game.

  According to the above-described invention, the specific game includes one specific game and another specific game, and the winning probability of the first combination in one specific game is higher than the winning probability of the first combination in another specific game. Since the winning probability of the second role in one specific game is set lower than the winning probability of the second role in another specific game, the first role is one specific game more than the other specific games. The second combination is easier to win in another specific game than in one specific game. As a result, by setting the number of game media to be paid out when winning a prize in the first combination and the second combination different from the start to the end of a specific game including one specific game and another specific game The acquired number of game media can be made different.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the specific combination includes one specific combination and another specific combination, and the effect control means is configured to display an effect image of the display mode on the display device in accordance with the operation of the stop switch. When a predetermined number of stop switches are operated, an effect image that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means is output to the display device, and the display mode displays a plurality of effect patterns according to the selected specific role. The production pattern has a display image that is output when one specific combination is won and a display that is output when another specific combination is won until a predetermined number of stop switches are operated. It is preferable that at least one production pattern that is common to the production image of the aspect is included.

  According to the slot machine described above, the display mode has a plurality of performance patterns according to the selected specific combination, and therefore, by using the result lottery result from the plurality of performance patterns, it is performed by lottery with a predetermined probability. Since it is possible to determine the pattern, it is possible to output an effect that suggests the possibility of winning the combination including the specific combination by the effect pattern. As a result, it is possible to include game-related contents in the game by the output effect pattern that is output, and to give the player a sense of expectation that it can shift to a specific game that can acquire more game media, By increasing the player's expectation, the player's interest in the game and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  Furthermore, the specific combination includes one specific combination and another specific combination, and the production control means outputs the production image of the display mode to the display device in a predetermined order according to the operation of the stop switch, When the number of stop switches are operated, an effect image suggesting the lottery result of the role lottery means is output to the display device, and the effect pattern is won for one specific role until a predetermined number of stop switches are operated. Since the production image of the display mode that is sometimes output and the production image of the display mode that is output when the other specific combination is won, at least one production pattern is included, the common production pattern is output. Depending on the predetermined number of stop switch operations, the display mode of the output effect image can be varied. For example, if the predetermined number is the total number of stop switches, since the result lottery result is not known until all stop switches are operated, the player's expectation due to the possibility of winning a role including a specific role can be increased, On the other hand, even if the predetermined number is other than the total number of stop switches, in addition to the player's expectation due to the possibility of winning, the game can be further included in the game due to the unexpectedness. The interest and freshness of the game can be continued for a long time. Note that by determining the predetermined number based on the probability, it is possible to include more game content in the game.

  The slot machine according to the present invention includes a game medium payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media based on a game result, and the game control means is a game medium paid out from the game medium payout means in the second special game. When the number of payouts reaches the predetermined number, it is preferable that the second special game is ended because the end condition is achieved.

  According to the above slot machine, the game control means includes game medium payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media based on the game result, and the game control means is a game medium paid out from the game medium payout means in the second special game. When the number of payouts reaches the predetermined number, the second special game is ended as the end condition is achieved, and the start of the specific game is determined according to the payout number of each general game that is easily arranged in each specific game, the winning probability, etc. The total number of game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media inserted as a bet from the number of game media paid out during the period from the start to the end of a specific game. Since the number of games can be different for each specific game, the number of payouts from the start to the end of the second special game is set to a predetermined number, but the second special game The total number of game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media inserted as a bet from the number of game media paid out from the start to the end of the special game, that is, from the start to the end of the special game. Can also be different. Specifically, the end of the second special game will be completed depending on the winning probability of the general role where the game medium will be paid out by winning a prize during the specified game, the winning probability of the specified role that can be transferred to the specified game, etc. You can vary the number of acquisitions.

  As a result, when the second special game is started, it is impossible to predict the total number of acquired games from the start to the end of the second special game, the game variation is widened, and the game content is further included in the game. This makes it possible to continue the interest and freshness of the player for a long time.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, the number of game media to be paid out when winning a winning combination with the highest winning probability in one specific game is set to the highest winning probability in another specific game. It is preferable that the number of game media to be paid out when winning a winning combination is different.

  According to the slot machine described above, the number of game media to be paid out when winning the winning combination set with the highest value in one specific game is set to the value with the highest win probability in another specific game. Since the number of game media to be paid out when winning a winning combination is different, the number of acquired games from the start to the end of a specific game can be made different for each specific game.

  Furthermore, in the general game of the second special game, the start of the specific game is started for each specific game due to the difference in the winning probability between the specific role that can be transferred to one specific game and the specific role that can be transferred to another specific game. Since the number of acquisitions from the end to the end is different, the number of acquisitions from the start to the end of the second special game can be made different.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is desirable that the effect control means determines the effect pattern to be output by lottery.

  According to the slot machine described above, since the production control means determines the production pattern to be output by lottery, the production pattern having a high possibility of winning the specific role and the production pattern having a low possibility of winning the specific role are produced. Output as a pattern. As a result, when an effect pattern that is highly likely to be won by the specific combination is output, the player can have a sense of expectation that the game can be shifted to the specific game where more game media can be acquired. On the other hand, even if a performance pattern with a low possibility of winning a specific role is output, there is a possibility that the specific role will be won. Certain contents can be further included in the game.

  According to the above-described invention, the game control means includes the special game control means for executing the special game that makes the game proceed in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the winning special role, and the special role is the first special role. The first special combination includes a combination, a second special combination, and a specific combination. The first special combination is a combination that allows a game with a high winning probability of a predetermined combination to be transferred to a first special game that is performed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. Yes, the second special role is a role that can be transferred to the second special game in which at least one of the general game and the specific game corresponding to the first special game can be performed. Since it is a role that can be transferred from a general game of 2 special games to a specific game corresponding to each of the specific games, the second special game is determined by the winning probability of the specific game provided for each of the specific games. From start to finish Also different for the total number of, at the time of the second special game is started, it can not be predict the total number of winning number from the start to the end of the second special game. As a result, the variation of the game is widened, and it is possible to further include game content in the game, and the player's interest and freshness regarding the game can be continued for a long time.

  Further, the effect control means outputs a second special game effect that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means in the general game of the second special game, and the second special game effect is determined according to the selected specific character, Due to the display mode of effect images that are output in a predetermined order on the display device, the player's expectation that the second special game effect has been output due to the possibility of winning a game that can acquire a larger number of acquisitions Can be raised. Further, depending on the result of lottery, a variation can be given to the effect image output to the display device in a predetermined order.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the RB combination 1 is drawn in the normal general game, but the RB combination 2 and the RB combination 3 cannot be drawn, and the BB game which is the second special game is not available. In the general game, any RB combination of RB combination 1 to RB combination 3 can be drawn. Further, in the general game during the BB game, after outputting the first effect, the second effect indicating the lottery result regarding the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 is output.

<< 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 number of the specified number or more. Is stored in the RAM 110 described later as the number of credits.

  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 above-described start switch 50, the three reels 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.

<< 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 circuit 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 circuit 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 replay role) by a role lottery process. The role lottery unit 410 includes, for example, a random number generation unit 412 (hard random number or the like) for a lottery, a random number extraction unit 414 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction unit 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 FIGS. 6 and 7).

  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, and control for reel operation to stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R when a predetermined time elapses. In the stop control, the combination control of the symbols is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 420 is shown in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8).

  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 12, 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, 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 stored.

  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 12 show subroutines which are control processes performed in the main routine. FIGS. 6 and 7 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIG. 8 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. FIG. 9 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming process subroutine that is a part of the control process of the flag-off process subroutine, and FIG. 11 shows a BB gaming process subroutine that is a part of the control process of the flag-off process subroutine. Shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the flag-off processing subroutine. Further, FIGS. 13 and 14 show an effect control processing subroutine performed by the sub-control circuit 200 of the slot machine 10.

  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). The process for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S120 of the winning combination process subroutine shown in FIG. 12, 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). ). If it is determined in step S11 that none of the bet switches is operated (NO), the process of step S11 is repeated. On the other hand, 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), and step S13. Proceed to The “set bet number” indicates the number of game media to be bet 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), and the process proceeds to step S15. The “bet switch operation signal” is used to determine whether or not the bet switch has been operated in an effect control subroutine (FIGS. 13 and 14) described later.

  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 the process proceeds to step S15. As a result, since the processing of steps S11 to S13 is not performed, the same processing as that in which the game medium is automatically inserted is performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium, and the game is performed again. It can be performed. 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 the corresponding RB flag, BB flag, replay flag, and corresponding general combination flag are turned on according to the winning combination. Processing is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  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 (step S17), 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>
Next, the role lottery processing subroutine performed in step S16 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game state is RB game of RB1 game, RB2 game, or RB3 game (step S21). When it is determined that the game state is any RB game (YES), the corresponding RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S22). FIG. 16 shows an example of the RB1 lottery table, FIG. 17 shows an example of the RB2 lottery table, and FIG. 18 shows an example of the RB3 lottery table.

  In the RB lottery table such as the RB1 lottery table, a general combination of symbol numbers 1 to 3 and a deviation of symbol number 4 are set. The number of game media to be paid out when one of the general roles is won and the prize is won is 6 for the general role 1, 15 for the general role 2, and 3 for the general role 3. Two sheets are set. For example, in the case of the general combination 2 in the RB1 lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 2 in the combination lottery is 1 / 81.9, and if the first, second, and third reels have the bell symbols, the prize is won. 15 game media are set to be paid out.

  Here, in the RB1 lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 1 with 6 payouts is set to a very high value of 1 / 1.03. Therefore, during the RB1 game, the general combination 1 The chances of winning are very high. On the contrary, the probability of loss is set as low as about 1 / 212.5. On the other hand, in the RB2 lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 2 with a payout number of 15 is set to a very high value of 1 / 1.03. Therefore, during the RB2 game, the general combination 2 is won. The possibility to do is very high. And in the RB3 lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 1 is set to a very high value of 1 / 1.03 as in the RB1 lottery table. Therefore, during the RB3 game, the general combination 1 The chances of winning are very high.

  Therefore, the number of winnings from the start to the end of a specific game can be increased by changing the number of payouts set for each general role, and also by changing the winning probability of the general role in a specific game for each specific game. Can be made different for each specific game.

  When it is determined in step S21 that the game state is not in any RB game (NO), it is determined whether or not the game state is in the BB game (step S23). When it is determined that the game state is BB game (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S24). Here, FIG. 19 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol numbers 1 to 3, a general combination of symbol numbers 4 to 6, and a deviation of symbol number 7 are set. Here, when compared with the general lottery table when BB is not operating (FIG. 20), the BB operating lottery table is set to have no BB role and no replaying role, while RB hand 2 and RB hand 3 are added. Is set.

  The RB combination 1 with the symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/312 and all the reels have the BAR symbol. On the other hand, the RB combination 2 with symbol number 2 wins when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 2.50 and the first reel has blue 7 and the second and third reels have replay symbols. Is set. In addition, the RB combination 3 with the symbol number 3 has a winning probability in the combination lottery of 1 / 2.50, and when the first reel has red 7 and the second and third reels have the replay symbols, it will win a prize. Is set.

  Compared to the BB non-operating general lottery table (FIG. 20) and the BB operating lottery table (FIG. 19) used in normal general games, the RB role 2 and RB in the BB game are compared to those in the normal general game. The probability of winning the role 3 is set very high.

  In addition, since it is possible to vary the number of acquisitions from the start to the end of a specific game by changing the payout number set for each general combination, from the start to the end of the BB game Not only can the number of acquisitions be different, but also the number of acquisitions from the start to the end of the BB game can be different by making the winning probabilities of RB combination 2 and RB combination 3 different. As a result, at the start of the BB game, the number of acquired games from the start to the end of the BB game can no longer be predicted, and variations of the game can be expanded, so that game content can be further included in the game.

  Further, the general combination 1 with the symbol number 4 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 the symbol number 5 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 20.0 and all three reels have the same bell symbol. For the general combination 3 with symbol number 6, if the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 81.9 and the symbol of the first reel is cherry, the symbol of the remaining reel is any symbol. Is also set to win. When the winning general winning combination is won, six game media are paid out in the case of the general combination 1, 15 in the case of the general combination 2, and two game media in the case of the general combination 3.

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

  The BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in normal general games that are not special games (RB1 game, RB2 game, RB3 game, BB game). The BB role of symbol number 1 and the symbol number 2 An RB combination 1, a general combination with symbol numbers 3 to 5, a re-playing combination with symbol number 6, and a deviation of symbol number 7 are set. Furthermore, for the BB combination of symbol number 1, in addition to the setting of the winning probability and symbol combination in the combination lottery, a maximum payout number of 451 is set as an end condition.

  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 RB combination 1, RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 is won (step S27). When it is determined that any RB combination is won (YES), the corresponding RB flag is set to ON (step S28). Then, it is determined whether or not the RB2 flag is set to ON in order to perform effect control in the general game during the BB game (step S29). If it is determined in step S29 that the RB2 flag is set to ON (YES), an RB combination 2 winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S31, where the selected RB combination is selected. The symbol number 2 and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110 (step S31). Here, the RB role 2 winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the RB role 2 which is a specific role is won in the general game in the BB game, The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the two winning signals determines that RB combination 2 has been won.

  If it is determined in step S29 that the RB2 flag is not set on (NO), it is determined whether the RB3 flag is set on (step S32). If it is determined in step S32 that the RB3 flag is set to ON (YES), an RB combination 3 winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S33), and the process proceeds to step S31, where the selected RB combination is selected. 3 is stored in the RAM 110 (step S31). Here, the RB role 3 winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the RB role 3 which is a specific role is won in the general game in the BB game, The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the 3 winning signal determines that RB combination 3 has been won.

  If it is determined in step S32 that the RB3 flag is not set to ON (NO), whether or not the RB combination 1 other than the RB combination 2 and the RB combination 3 is won in the general game during the BB game. In order to determine, it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S34). In step S34, when it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), since the RB combination 1 is won in the general game during the BB game, the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unselected signal is sent to the sub-control circuit 200. After transmitting (step S35), the process proceeds to step S31, and the symbol number and symbol data of the winning RB combination 1 are stored in the RAM 110 (step S31). Here, the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the specific combination RB combination 2 and RB combination 3 is not won in the general game in the BB game. In the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal, it is determined that neither the RB combination 2 nor the RB combination 3 is won.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the BB game is not in progress (NO), in the normal general game that is not the general game in the BB game, the RB role 1 other than the RB role 2 and the RB role 3 is won. Since the effect control in the general game during the BB game is not performed, the process proceeds to step S31, and the symbol number and symbol data of the winning RB combination 1 are stored in the RAM 110 (step S31).

  If it is determined in step S27 that any of the RB combination 1 to RB combination 3 has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S36). If it is determined in step S36 that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S37). And since it is not a general game in the BB game and the BB role is won in the normal general game, there is no need to perform the production control in the general game in the BB game, so the process proceeds to step S31, and the selected BB role is The symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110 (step S31).

  If it is determined in step S36 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combinations 1 to 3 has been won (step S38). If it is determined in step S38 that any general combination such as general combination 1 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S40.

  If it is determined in step S38 that no general combination such as the general combination 1 has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-playing combination has been won (step S43). If it is determined in step S43 that the re-game player has been won (YES), the re-game flag is set to on (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S40.

  If it is determined in step S43 that the re-playing role is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 3 in the RB game is won (step S45). . If it is determined in step S45 that any general combination is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S40. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S45 that no general combination has been won (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S40.

  Then, in order to determine whether or not the role lottery has been performed in the general game during the BB game, it is determined whether or not the RB2 game or the RB3 game is being performed (step S40). If it is determined in step S40 that the RB2 game is not being played and the RB3 game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S41). In step S41, when it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), in the general game during the BB game, a role lottery is performed, and any of the general roles 1 to 3 other than the RB role 1 to the RB role 3 is selected. Therefore, the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S42), and the process proceeds to step S31. On the other hand, in step S41, when it is determined that the BB game is not being played (NO), since it is not a general game during the BB game, a role lottery is performed in the normal general game, so in the general game during the BB game. Since the production control is not performed, the process proceeds to step S31. Further, when it is determined in step S40 that the game is RB2 or RB3 (YES), since it is not a general game during the BB game, the effect control in the general game during the BB game is not performed. Proceed to S31.

  As described above, after performing a series of processes related to flag on, in step S31, 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. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S31 of FIG. 7 are read (step S51). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S52). When it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S52 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 S53). 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 S54). When it is determined that the rotation of the reel has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S54 is repeated. As a result, the symbol stop process as the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  When it is determined that the rotation of the reel is constant speed rotation (YES), the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R, and the reel stop operation is performed. It is determined whether or not (step S55). If it is determined in step S55 that the reel stop operation has not been performed (NO), the control relating to the reel stop is not performed, and the determination process in step S55 is repeated. If it is determined in step S55 that the reel stop operation has been performed (YES), a reel stop operation signal is transmitted (step S56). Here, the reel stop operation signal refers to the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 from the main control circuit 100 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. In the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the reel stop operation signal, it is determined that the player has performed the reel stop operation.

  In step S56, after transmitting the reel stop operation signal, it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination, and then it is determined that there is a winning combination, and there is a pattern corresponding to the winning combination within the reel stop possible range. If so, a symbol stop process for stopping the symbol at the active line is performed (step S57).

  After the symbol stop process in step S57, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S58). When it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S55 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. The flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of the flag off processing subroutine shown in FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is any RB game of RB1 game to RB3 game (step S61). If it is determined in step S61 that any RB game is in progress (YES), an RB game processing subroutine (step S62) is executed, and the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine will be described later.

  Next, if it is determined in step S61 that the gaming state is not RB gaming among RB1 gaming to RB3 gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB gaming (step S61). S63). When it is determined that the BB game is in progress (YES), the BB game in-process subroutine (step S64) is executed, and the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later.

  Further, if it is determined in step S63 that the gaming state is not BB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S65). When it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S66) is executed, and the flag off processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag-off process subroutine is terminated as it is.

  Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S62, S64, and S66 will be given.

<Description of processing subroutine during RB game>
A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine (step S62) executed when it is determined in step S61 that the RB game is being performed will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) has won a prize (steps S71, S72). When winning (YES), the number of winnings during RB gaming is counted (step S73), and the corresponding general combination flag during RB gaming is set to OFF (step S74). Then, the updated data is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a BB game is in progress (step S75). In step S75, when it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), that is, the RB game is being played in the BB game, the payout number is counted and the payout number data is updated (step S76). The number of games is counted (step S77), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110. These data are used as RB game end conditions. Specifically, when the number of winnings in RB game or the number of RB games reaches a predetermined number, the RB game is ended. In step S75, when it is determined that the player is not in the BB game (NO), that is, in the RB game that is not in the BB game, the RB game number is counted (step S77), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110. To remember.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S72 that no winning is made (NO), the number of RB games is counted (step S77), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, after counting the number of RB games in step S77, it is determined whether or not a BB game is in progress (step S78). If it is determined in step S78 that the BB game is being played (YES), it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S79). In the present embodiment, when the number of game medium payouts during BB game that is a BB game end condition reaches the maximum payout number, more specifically, “the maximum payout number during BB game that is a BB game end condition” When the number of game media is reduced by subtracting “the maximum number of game media to be paid out in one game” from “,” the BB game is terminated. As shown in FIG. 20, the maximum number of game media is 15 and the BB game end condition is 451. Therefore, when winning and winning the BB role, “the number of payouts during BB game” is “BB game”. When the number of game media exceeds 436, which is obtained by subtracting 15 from “maximum number of game media to be paid out in one game” from 451 as “maximum payout in BB game” which is the end condition of the game. The BB game end condition is reached, and the BB game is ended.

  If it is determined in step S79 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the BB game state is canceled (step S80), the payout number during the BB game is reset (step S81), and the BB game is reset. In order to finish the production control in the middle, a BB game end signal is transmitted to the production control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S82). Here, the BB game end signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the BB game ends, and the effect control means of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the BB game end signal. In 510, it is determined that the BB game has ended. Then, after the BB game end signal is transmitted, the RB game state is canceled because the RB game during the BB game is also ended with the end of the BB game.

  Specifically, it is determined whether the RB game in the BB game is a specific game RB2 game or RB3 game (step S83). If it is determined in step S83 that the RB game in the BB game is an RB2 game or an RB3 game (YES), an RB2 / RB3 game end signal is transmitted to the effect control circuit 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S84). . Here, the RB2 / RB3 game end signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the RB2 game in the BB game or the RB3 game ends, and the BB game end signal is The effect control means 510 of the received sub-control circuit 200 determines that the RB2 game or the RB3 game during the BB game has ended. Then, after transmitting the RB2 / RB3 game end signal, the RB game state is canceled (step S85), the RB game win count and the RB game count are reset (step S86), and the RB game processing subroutine is completed. .

  In step S83, when it is determined that the RB game in the BB game is not the RB2 game or the RB3 game (NO), that is, it is the RB1 game, the RB1 game state is canceled (step S85), and the RB game is being played. The number of wins and the number of RB games are reset (step S86), and the RB game processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S79 that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), whether or not the RB game end condition has been achieved, specifically, the number of RB games won or the number of RB games By reaching the predetermined number of times, it is determined whether or not the RB game end condition has been achieved (step S87). If it is determined in step S87 that the RB game end condition has been achieved (YES), it is determined whether the RB game in the BB game is a specific game RB2 game or RB3 game (step S83). ). If it is determined in step S83 that the RB game in the BB game is an RB2 game or an RB3 game (YES), an RB2 / RB3 game end signal is transmitted to the effect control circuit 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S84). . Then, after transmitting the RB2 / RB3 game end signal, the RB game state is canceled (step S85), the RB game win count and the RB game count are reset (step S86), and the RB game processing subroutine is completed. . In step S83, when it is determined that the RB game in the BB game is not the RB2 game or the RB3 game (NO), that is, it is the RB1 game, the RB1 game state is canceled (step S85), and the RB game is being played. The number of wins and the number of RB games are reset (step S86), and the RB game processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S87 that the RB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), the RB game in-process subroutine is ended.

  If it is determined in step S78 that the BB game is not being played (NO), that is, if the RB1 game is not being played, it is determined whether or not the RB1 game end condition has been achieved (step S88). If it is determined in step S88 that the RB1 game end condition has been achieved (YES), the RB1 gaming state is canceled (step S89), and the RB1 gaming win count and RB1 gaming count are reset (step S90). , RB game processing subroutine ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S88 that the RB1 game end condition has not been achieved (NO), the RB game in-process subroutine is ended.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, in the flag-off process subroutine, a detailed description of the BB game process subroutine (step S64) executed when it is determined in step S63 that the BB game is being performed will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the BB game processing subroutine is executed only when the BB game is in progress and not during any RB game. That is, it is executed in a general game during the BB game.

  It is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine has won a prize (step S91). Then, it is determined whether or not RB combination 2 has been won (step S92). If it is determined in step S92 that RB combination 2 has been won (YES), an RB combination 2 winning signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S93). Here, the RB combination 2 winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when winning the RB combination 2 won in the general game in the BB game, and the RB combination 2 winning signal. In the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the signal, it is determined that the winning RB combination 2 has been won in the general game during the BB game. Then, after transmitting the RB combination 2 winning signal, the RB2 flag is set to OFF and the RB2 gaming state is set (step S94). Then, the BB gaming process subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the RB combination 2 has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the RB combination 3 has been won (step S95). If it is determined in step S95 that RB combination 3 has been won (YES), an RB combination 3 winning signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S96). Here, the RB role 3 winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when winning the RB role 3 won in the general game in the BB game, and is the RB role 3 winning signal. In the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the signal, it is determined that the RB combination 3 won in the general game in the BB game is won. Then, after transmitting the RB combination 3 winning signal, the RB3 flag is set to OFF and the RB3 gaming state is set (step S94). Then, the BB gaming process subroutine is terminated.

  Next, in step S95, when it is determined that the RB 3 role has not been won (NO), since neither the RB role 2 nor the RB role 3 was won in the general game during the BB game, The RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the circuit 200 (step S97). Here, the RB role 2 / RB role 3 non-winning signal is a case where the RB role 2 and the RB role 3 are not won in the general game during the BB game, that is, when the RB role 2 and the RB role 3 are not won, or A sub-control circuit that is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the winning RB role 2 or RB role 3 is not won, and that has received the RB role 2 / RB role 3 non-winning signal In the effect control means 510 of 200, it is determined that the RB combination 2 and the RB combination 3 are not won in the general game in the BB game. Then, after transmitting the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal, it is determined whether or not the RB combination 1 has been won (step S98). If it is determined in step S98 that RB combination 1 has been won (YES), the RB1 flag is set to OFF and the RB1 gaming state is set (step S94). Then, the BB gaming process subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S98 that the RB combination 1 has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combinations 1 to 3 has been won (step S99). When it is determined that any of the general combinations is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S100), the number of payouts is counted and the payout number data is updated (step S101). The updated data is stored in the RAM 110. This data is used to determine whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S102). Specifically, when the number of game medium payouts, which is a BB game end condition, reaches a predetermined number, more specifically, from “maximum payout number during BB game, which is a BB game end condition”, When the number of game media obtained by subtracting the “maximum number of game media paid out in the game” is exceeded, the BB game is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the BB game state is canceled (step S103), and the payout number during the BB game is reset (step S104). Then, in order to end the effect control during the BB game, a BB game end signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 (step S105), and the BB game in-process subroutine is ended.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), the BB game in-process subroutine is ended. Further, when it is determined in step S99 that no general combination has been won (NO), the BB gaming process subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the flag-off process subroutine, a detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (step S66) executed when it is determined that there is a winning combination in step S65 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination processing subroutine is executed only when none of the RB games and BB games are being performed.

  First, a winning symbol determination is performed as to whether the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S111). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not RB combination 1 has been won (step S112). Here, it is not a RB game nor a BB game that judges whether or not a prize is given only for the RB role 1 of the RB roles. This is because, since the lottery table (FIG. 20) is read, no RB combination other than RB combination 1 can win.

  If it is determined in step S112 that RB combination 1 has been won (YES), the RB1 flag is set to OFF (step S113), the RB gaming state is set, and the combination selection processing subroutine is terminated. By setting the RB1 game state, the RB1 game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the RB1 game is in progress.

  If it is determined in step S112 that the RB combination 1 has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S114). If it is determined in step S114 that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF (step S115), the BB gaming state is set, and the BB combination winning signal is set to the sub-control circuit 200. BB winning prize signal is transmitted to the production control means 510 (step S116). Here, the BB role winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when winning the BB role in a normal game that is not an RB game or a BB game. In the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the winning signal, it is determined that the player has won the BB combination in a normal general game. Then, after transmitting the BB winning prize signal, the BB gaming process subroutine is terminated. By setting the BB game state, the BB game is started from the next game, and is determined as the BB game.

  If it is determined in step S114 that the BB role has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 3 is won (step S117). If it is determined that any of the general combinations has been won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S118), and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S117 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S119). When it is determined that the re-game combination is won (YES), the re-play flag is set to OFF (step S120), the re-game state is set, and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S119 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 subroutine shown in steps S62, S64, and S66 ends, and the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIG. 9 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 >>
Hereinafter, control of the effect image displayed on the image display device 70 of the slot machine 10 in the general game during the BB game will be described with reference to FIGS. In particular, an effect control process for outputting an effect suggesting a lottery result regarding the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 that is a specific combination will be described. Specifically, in the general game in the BB game, which is the next game after winning the BB role in the normal general game, this effect control process is performed for the role related to the RB role 2 or the RB role 3 after outputting the first effect. The second effect suggesting the result of the lottery is output.

  In the present embodiment, the second effect is a display mode of effect image (1), effect image (2), and effect image (3), which are output in a predetermined order, according to the operation of the stop switch. And when the 3rd stop switch is operated, the production image (3) which suggests a part lottery result is outputted to display 70. Furthermore, about the display mode of the 2nd production, it has a plurality of different production patterns which suggest the possibility of winning the combination based on the result of the combination lottery. Also, based on the result lottery result, the display mode of one effect pattern is output by lottery from different effect patterns, and the effect image (1) and the effect image (2) are the effect images determined by the lottery. The effect image (3) suggests the lottery result of the role, so the effect image (3) for winning and the effect image (3) for unwinned effect (3) 3).

  Furthermore, with respect to the effect pattern when winning RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 in the combination lottery, for example, the output pattern output when winning RB combination 2 and the output pattern when winning RB combination 3 When the production pattern is the same and the production pattern is determined by lottery, the production image (1) and the production image (2) are common, but the production image (3) suggesting the role lottery result is the winning RB role, that is, , RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 is different.

  FIGS. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an effect control processing subroutine performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the flow of effect control processing in which effect images displayed by the image control means 512 of the effect control means 510 are arranged in time series.

<Production control processing subroutine>
The effect control process will be described using the effect control process subroutine of FIGS. 13 and 14.

  First, it is determined whether or not the effect control flag is set to ON (step S121). Here, the effect control flag is a flag for determining whether or not the effect output is possible in the general game during the BB game, and when it is set to ON, the state in which the effect output is possible is set to OFF. If it is displayed, it represents a state in which production output is not possible.

(End processing of the second effect)
If it is determined in step S121 that the effect control flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not a BB game end signal has been received (step S122). If it is determined in step S122 that the BB game end signal has been received (YES), the BB game has ended, so the second effect ends (step S123), and the second effect flag is set to OFF (step S124), the effect control flag is set to OFF (step S125), and the effect control subroutine is terminated. Here, the second effect flag is a flag for determining whether or not the second effect is being output in the general game during the BB game. When the second effect flag is set to ON, the second effect is output. When the state is set to OFF, the second effect is not output.

(Direction interruption processing)
If it is determined in step S122 that the BB game end signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect interruption flag is set to on (step S126). Here, the production interruption flag is a flag for determining whether or not the production in the general game during the BB game is interrupted because the RB2 game or the RB3 game which is the specific game during the BB game is performed, When it is set to on, the effect is interrupted, and when it is set to off, the effect is not interrupted.

  If it is determined in step S126 that the production interruption flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not an RB2 / RB3 game end signal has been received (step S127). If it is determined in step S127 that the RB2 / RB3 game end signal has been received (YES), the effect interruption flag is set to OFF in order to restart the general game effect during the BB game that has been interrupted from the next game. (Step S128), and the effect control subroutine is terminated.

  In step S127, when it is determined that the RB2 / RB3 game end signal has not been received (NO), the effect control subroutine is ended in order to continue interrupting the effect of the general game during the BB game.

(Direction processing)
If it is determined in step S126 that the production interruption flag is not set to on (NO), that is, it is set to off, the process proceeds to step S129. Although the production control flag is set to on, the production interruption flag is set to off and the BB game end signal is not received, so the production of the general game during the BB game is continuously output. To do.

(First production)
In step S129, it is determined whether or not the first effect flag is set to ON (step S129). Here, the first effect flag means that in the general game during the BB game, the first effect is displayed on the image display device 70 until any start switch is operated after any one of the bet switches 32 to 36 is operated. This flag indicates whether or not it is in an output state. When it is set to on, the first effect is output. When it is set to off, the first effect is not output. It represents the state.

  If it is determined in step S129 that the first effect flag is set to ON (YES), an effect pattern is drawn using the effect pattern lottery table in FIG. 21 in a state where the first effect is output. In order to determine whether or not, it is determined whether or not the production pattern has already been determined (step S130). If it is determined in step S130 that the production pattern has not been determined by lottery (NO), any of the RB combination 2 winning signal, the RB combination 3 winning signal, the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unselected signal Is determined (step S131). In step S131, when it is determined that any one of the RB role 2 winning signal, the RB role 3 winning signal, and the RB role 2 / RB role 3 unselected signal is received (YES), the signal is output to the image display device 70. The effect pattern is determined by lottery using the effect pattern lottery table of FIG. 21 (step S132), and the effect control subroutine is terminated.

  The determination of the effect pattern by lottery using the effect pattern lottery table (FIG. 21) in step S132 is one of effect image (1) to effect image (3) by lottery from effect pattern 1 to effect pattern 3. When the production pattern is determined and, for example, the production pattern output when winning the RB combination 2 and the production pattern output when winning the RB combination 3 are the same and the production pattern is determined by lottery, The image (1) and the effect image (2) are common, and the effect image (3) that suggests the result lottery result is determined to be different depending on the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 that is the winning RB combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the RB combination 2 winning signal is received, the effect pattern 1 is 1 / 10.0, the effect pattern 2 is 1 / 5.00, and the effect pattern as an effect pattern by lottery. 3 is determined with a probability of 1 / 1.43, and when the RB combination 3 winning signal is received, the effect pattern 1 is 1 / 10.0, the effect pattern 2 is 1 / 1.43 as the effect pattern by lottery, The production pattern 3 is determined with a probability of 1 / 5.00. Also, when the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unwinning signal is received, the production pattern 1 is 1 / 1.25, the production pattern 2 is 1 / 5.00, and the production pattern 3 is 0 as the production pattern by lottery. Determined by probability. Therefore, when the effect image of the effect pattern 2 is output, the player recognizes that the possibility of winning the RB combination 3 is high, and when the effect image of the effect pattern 3 is output, the player becomes the RB combination 2. When it is recognized that the winning possibility is high, and the effect image of the effect pattern 1 is output, the player recognizes that the possibility of winning the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 is low, so that the output is output. Due to the possibility of winning the RB combination 2 or the like by the pattern, the player can have a sense of expectation that the game can be shifted to a specific game where more game media can be acquired. In particular, when an effect image of effect pattern 3 is output, by winning and winning RB role 2, the RB2 game in which the winning probability of the general role 2 set to the maximum payout number of 15 is set to the highest is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that it is highly possible to acquire more game media.

  If it is determined in step S131 that none of the RB role 2 winning signal, the RB role 3 winning signal, and the RB role 2 / RB role 3 unselected signal has been received (NO), the first effect flag is on. Since the game state is set to, the first effect is continuously output (step S133), and the effect control subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S130 that the effect pattern has already been determined by lottery (YES), it is determined whether or not a reel stop operation signal has been received in order to determine whether or not to start the second effect. (Step S134). If it is determined in step S134 that the reel stop operation signal has not been received (NO), since the first effect flag is in the gaming state set to ON, the first effect is continuously output (step S134). S133), the production control subroutine ends.

(Processing at the first stop of the second effect)
If it is determined in step S134 that the reel stop operation signal has been received (YES), the reel stop operation count is counted (step S135), that is, the reel stop operation count is set to 1, and then the first effect is ended. (Step S136), the first effect flag is set to OFF. (Step S137). As a result, since the first effect flag is set to ON, the reel stop operation is performed while the first effect is being output, so the first effect can be ended.

  Then, the effect image (1) of the effect pattern determined by the lottery (step S132) is output to the image display device 70 to start the second effect (step S138), and the second effect flag is set to ON ( Step S139), the effect control processing subroutine is terminated. Here, the second effect flag represents whether or not the second effect in which the effect image is output to the image display device 70 is output according to the operation of the stop switch in the general game during the BB game. When the flag is set on, the second effect is output. When the flag is set off, the second effect is not output.

(Processing at the second stop of the second effect)
In step S129, when it is determined that the first effect flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, when it is determined to be set to OFF, it is determined whether or not the second effect flag is set to ON ( Step S140). If it is determined in step S140 that the second effect flag is set to ON (YES), it is determined whether or not a reel stop operation signal is received (step S141). If it is determined in step S141 that a reel stop operation signal has been received (YES), the number of reel stop operations is counted (step S142), and then the process proceeds to step S143. If it is determined in step S141 that the reel stop operation signal has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S143 without counting the number of reel stop operations.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reel stop operations is two (step S143). If it is determined in step S143 that the number of reel stop operations is two (YES), the effect image (2) of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132 is output to the image display device 70 as the second effect. (Step S144), the effect control processing subroutine is terminated. Therefore, in the unit game of the general game in the BB game, the effect image of the effect pattern determined by lottery from the reception of the second reel stop operation signal until the reception of the third reel stop operation signal. (2) can be output to the image display device 70.

(Processing at the third stop of the second effect)
If it is determined in step S143 that the number of reel stop operations is not two (NO), that is, it is three, it is determined whether or not an RB combination 2 winning signal has been received (step S145). When it is determined in step S145 that the RB combination 2 winning signal has been received (YES), the RB combination 2 winning effect image (3) of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132 is output to the image display device 70 ( In step S146, the winning effect flag is set to 1 (step S149), and the process proceeds to step S154. Here, the winning effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the winning RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 has been won in the general game during the BB game, and when it is set to 1, the RB combination 2 Alternatively, when the winning state of the RB combination 3 is set to 0, it represents a state where neither the RB combination 2 nor the RB combination 3 has been won.

  If it is determined in step S145 that the RB combination 2 winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the RB combination 3 winning signal has been received (step S147). If it is determined in step S147 that the RB combination 3 winning signal has been received (YES), the RB combination 3 winning effect image (3) of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132 is output to the image display device 70 ( In step S148), the winning effect flag is set to 1 (step S149), and the process proceeds to step S154. When the effect pattern output when winning RB combination 2 and the effect pattern output when winning RB combination 3 are the same and determined by lottery as the effect pattern, the effect image (1) and the effect Although it is the same as the image (2), the effect image (3) suggesting the result lottery result differs depending on the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 which is the RB combination selected.

  If it is determined in step S147 that the RB combination 3 winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal has been received (step S150). When it is determined in step S150 that the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 winning signal has been received (YES), the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unselected effect image of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132 (3) Is output to the image display device 70 (step S151), the winning effect flag is set to 0 (step S152), and the process proceeds to step S154.

  If it is determined in step S150 that the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal has not been received (NO), the second effect flag is set to ON and the number of reel stop operations is three. Therefore, the effect image (3) that has already been output to the image display device 70 as the second effect is continuously output (step S153), and the process proceeds to step S154.

  Then, before the next game of the game in which the effect image (3) is output as the second effect is started, it is determined whether or not a bet switch operation signal has been received in order to end the second effect (step S154). ). If it is determined in step S154 that a bet switch operation signal has not been received (NO), the effect control processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S154 that a bet switch operation signal has been received (YES), the second effect is terminated (step S155), the second effect flag is set to OFF (step S156), and the number of reel stop operation times Is reset (step S157).

(Direction interruption processing)
In step S157, after resetting the number of reel stop operations (step S157), in order to determine whether or not to output the effect during the BB game in the game after outputting the effect during the BB game, Is set to 1 (step S158). When it is determined in step S158 that the winning effect flag is set to 1 (YES), the next game of the game that has output the effect during the BB game performs the RB2 game or the RB3 game. Since the effect is not output because the game is no longer in the general game, the effect interruption flag is set to ON (step S159), the winning effect flag is set to 0 (step S160), and the effect control processing subroutine is terminated.

  In step S158, when it is determined that the winning effect flag is not set to 1 (NO), that is, when the winning effect flag is set to 0, the next game of the game that has output the effect during the BB game is In order to become a general game in the BB game and output an effect, the first effect is started (step S161), the first effect flag is set to ON (step S162), and the effect control processing subroutine ends.

(Process after winning BB role)
In step S140, when it is determined that the second effect flag is not set to ON (NO), the effect control flag is set to ON, but the first effect flag and the second effect flag are set to OFF. Therefore, the game state before the bet switch operation in the general game in the BB game, which is the next game of the normal general game winning the BB combination. Therefore, it is determined whether or not a bet switch operation signal has been received (step S163). If it is determined in step S163 that a bet switch has been received (YES), the effect control flag is set to on, but the first effect flag and the second effect flag are set to off. One effect is started (step S164), the first effect flag is set to ON (step S165), and the effect control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S163 that the bet switch has not been received (NO), the effect control flag is set to on, but the first effect flag and the second effect flag are set to off. Since the next game of the normal general game won in the BB combination is not started, the effect control process is finished as it is.

(BB winning prize process)
If it is determined in step S121 that the effect control flag is not set to ON (NO), that is, it is determined to be set to OFF, it is determined whether or not a BB combination winning signal has been received (step S166). . If it is determined in step S166 that the BB role winning signal has been received (YES), since the effect control flag is set to OFF, the effect control flag is set because the player has won the BB role in a normal general game. Is set to ON (step S167), and the effect control subroutine is terminated. As a result, it is possible to produce effects in the general game during the BB game as the next game.

  If it is determined in step S166 that the BB winning prize signal has not been received (NO), the effect control subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Production control processing>
In the following, in order to explain the effect control process of the present embodiment, as an example, in the general game of the BB game, which is the next game won in the winning BB role in the normal general game, the image display is performed by operating the bet switch. A first effect output using the device 70, and then a second effect in which the effect image is output using the image display device 70 in a predetermined order while stopping the reel in accordance with the operation of the stop switch. However, the effect control process will be described with reference to a diagram (FIG. 15) showing the flow of the effect control process arranged in time series. FIG. 15A shows the effect control process in the case of winning the RB combination 2 and winning in the general game in the BB game, and FIG. 15B shows the winning control in the general game in the BB game. FIG. 15 (c) shows an effect control process in the case where there is no game, FIG. 15 (c) shows an effect control process in the case of winning the RB combination 3 in a general game during BB game, and FIG. 15 (d) shows a general game in BB game. FIG. 15 (e) shows the effect control process in the case where the RB role 3 and the RB role 3 are not won in the general game in the BB game. .

  In addition, about the 2nd effect of this embodiment, the effect image (1)-effect image (1) of the effect pattern determined by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 using an effect pattern lottery table (FIG. 21) by lottery. 3) is different for each production pattern. Specifically, effect images (1) to (3) of effect pattern 1 to effect pattern 3 in FIG. 21 are different for each effect pattern. However, for each effect pattern, the effect pattern effect image (1) and effect image (2) are common effect images regardless of whether or not the RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 which is the specific combination is won. is there. On the other hand, the effect image (3) of the effect pattern is an effect image indicating whether or not the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3 which is the specific combination is won, and is the winning RB combination. Depends on RB combination 2 or RB combination 3. For example, when the effect pattern output when winning RB role 2 and the effect pattern output when winning RB role 3 are the same and determined by lottery as the effect pattern, effect image (1) and effect Although it is the same as the image (2), the effect image (3) that suggests the result lottery result is different depending on the winning RB combination, that is, the RB combination 2 or the RB combination 3.

(When winning RB role 2 and winning)
In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game won in the BB combination won in the normal general game, the effect control process will be described using FIG. 15A as an example of the case where the RB combination 2 is won and won. To do.

  In a normal general game, after any two stop switches among the three stop switches 52R, 52C, and 52L are already pushed by the player, the third stop switch operation is performed. When winning the winning BB combination, a BB combination winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S116). The effect control flag is set on by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB winning prize signal (step S167). As a result, when any one of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 is operated, it is possible to output an effect in the general game during the BB game.

  Next, when any of the bet switches is operated, a bet switch operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S13). Upon receiving the bet switch operation signal, the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 starts the first effect (step S164), and the first effect flag is set to ON (step S165). Here, the first effect is to notify the player that the game is a general game during the BB game. Accordingly, by outputting the first effect using the notification means 610, for example, the image display device 70, the player can be expected to be able to acquire a larger number of game media, and the excitement can be enhanced. Can keep interest and freshness for a long time. The notification unit 610 is not limited to the image display device 70, and a display lamp 90, a speaker 64, and the like can also be used.

  Furthermore, in the first production, if the RB combination 2 or RB combination 3 that is a specific combination in the general game that has already been played is won, the internal medium game (the RB2 flag or the RB3 flag is set on) It is possible to win the winning RB role 2 or RB role 3 in the general game in the BB game that is an internal BB game. It is also possible to include a suggestion effect in the first effect.

  Next, when the start switch 50 is operated, a winning lottery is performed (step S16). In this embodiment, since RB combination 2 is won, an RB combination 2 winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S30). The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB combination winning signal determines the effect pattern by lottery using the effect pattern lottery table (FIG. 21) (step S132). Here, as shown in FIG. 21, in the production pattern lottery table, when the RB combination 2 winning signal is received, production pattern 1 is 1 / 10.0, production pattern 2 is 1 / 5.00, production pattern as production patterns. Since 3 is determined with a probability of 1 / 1.43, the production pattern 3 is easily selected. Therefore, when the production pattern 3 is output as the second production, the player can recognize that he / she has won the specific role, and the expectation and excitement that the player can acquire a larger number of game media are enhanced, and the player's Interest and freshness in games can be continued for a long time. In addition, even if the production pattern 1 is output as the second production, there is a possibility that the specific role has been won. RB role 2 winning effect image (3) is output, and the excitement is further enhanced by the unexpectedness and the expectation that a larger number of game media can be acquired, and the player's interest and freshness in the game will continue for a long time Can be made.

  Next, after the reel rotates, when any one of the three stop switches 52R, 52C, 52L is pushed by the player, that is, when the first stop switch is operated, the reel stops. An operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S56). The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the reel stop operation signal ends the first effect (step S136), starts the second effect with the effect pattern determined by lottery, and produces an effect image ( 1) is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S138).

  Next, when the second stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S56). Upon receiving the reel stop operation signal, the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 outputs and displays the effect pattern effect image (2) on the image display device 70 (step S144).

  Next, when the third stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S56). In this embodiment, since the winning RB combination 2 is won, an RB combination 2 winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S93). The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB role 2 winning signal outputs and displays an effect pattern RB role 2 winning effect image (3) on the image display device 70 (step S146).

  In the general game during the BB game, since the winning RB combination 2 is won, the RB2 game that is a specific game is played from the next game. In addition, during the RB2 game, the effect of the general game during the BB game is interrupted. Therefore, when the player operates the bet switch, the second effect is ended (step S155), the effect interruption flag is set to ON (step S159), and the general during the BB game is ended until the RB2 game ends. The production of the game is interrupted (steps S126 to S128). When the RB2 game is ended by achieving the end condition, an RB2 / RB3 game end signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S84). In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game of the finished RB2 game, the production interruption flag is set off by the production control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB2 / RB3 game end signal (step S128). By operating the bet switch, the first effect is started again (step S165), and the effect is repeated until the BB game ends.

  When the predetermined number of game media acquired is reached and the end condition is achieved, the BB game ends (steps S80 and S103), and a BB game end signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S82). , S105). The second effect is ended by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB game end signal (step S123), and the effect control flag is set to OFF (step S125), so that the general game in the BB game The production of is finished. As a result, since the effect control flag is set to OFF, it is possible to prevent the effect from being output in the general game during the BB game until the effect control flag is set to ON.

(If you won RB role 2 and didn't win)
In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game won in the winning BB role in the normal general game, the case where the RB role 2 is won and the winning game is not won is exemplified as an effect control process using FIG. Will be explained.

  Since the RB combination 2 is also won in this embodiment, the second stop switch operation is performed when the above-mentioned RB combination 2 is won and won, and the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 performs the operation. This is common until the effect image (2) of the effect pattern determined by lottery is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S144).

  However, in the present embodiment, since the winning RB combination 2 was not won, when the third stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step). S56), the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S97). The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB role 2 / RB role 3 non-winning signal causes the RB role 2 winning effect image (3) of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132 to be displayed on the image display device 70. Is output and displayed (step S151). As a result, the RB role 2 winning effect image (3) is output, so that not only the player can recognize that the RB role 2 has been won, but also the expectation that more game media can be obtained, The excitement is further enhanced, and the player's interest in games and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  Then, when the player operates the bet switch, the second effect is ended (step S155), the first effect is started again (step S161), and the effect is repeated until the BB game ends.

(When winning RB role 3 and winning)
In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game won in the winning BB role in the normal general game, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  Since the present embodiment wins and wins the RB role 3, the RB role 3 winning signal is sent from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the above-mentioned RB role 2 is won and won. (Step S33), the second stop switch operation is performed except that the RB combination 3 winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (Step S96) when winning. The effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 is common until the effect image (2) of the effect pattern determined by lottery is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S144).

  Since the winning RB combination 3 is won in this embodiment, when the third stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S56), and the RB A combination 3 winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S96). Upon receiving the RB combination 3 winning signal, the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 outputs and displays the RB combination 3 winning effect image (3) of the effect pattern on the image display device 70 (step S148).

  Then, in the general game during the BB game, since the winning RB role 3 was won, the RB3 game, which is a specific game, is performed from the next game, and the general game during the BB game is interrupted during the RB3 game. Is done. Therefore, the production of the general game in the BB game is interrupted until the RB3 game is ended, and the RB3 game is ended, so that the bet switch is operated in the general game in the BB game that is the next game of the ended RB3 game. Thus, the first effect is started again (step S164), and the effect is repeated until the BB game ends.

(If you won RB role 3 and didn't win)
In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game won in the BB combination won in the normal general game, the case where the RB combination 3 is won and the prize is not won is exemplified as an effect control process using FIG. Will be explained.

  Since the RB combination 3 is also won in this embodiment, the second stop switch operation is performed when the above-mentioned RB combination 3 is won and won, and the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 performs the operation. This is common until the effect image (2) of the effect pattern determined by lottery is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S144).

  However, in the present embodiment, since the winning RB combination 3 was not won, when the third stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step). S56), the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S97). The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB role 2 / RB role 3 non-winning signal causes the image display device 70 to display the RB role 3 winning effect image (3) of the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132. Is output and displayed (step S151). As a result, by outputting the RB role 3 winning effect image (3), not only does the player recognize that the RB role 3 has been won, but also expects that more game media can be obtained. The excitement is further enhanced, and the player's interest in games and freshness can be continued for a long time.

  Then, when the player operates the bet switch, the second effect is ended (step S155), the first effect is started again (step S161), and the effect is repeated until the BB game ends.

(If RB role 2 and RB role 3 are not won)
In the general game in the BB game, which is the next game won in the BB role won in the normal general game, the case where the RB role 2 and the RB role 3 are not won is shown as an example in FIG. 15E. The control process will be described.

  In the present embodiment, since the RB role 2 and the RB role 3 were not won, the RB role 2 / RB role 3 unselected signal is received from the main control circuit 100 when the RB role 2 is won and won as described above. Except for being transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (steps S35 and S42), the second stop switch operation is performed, and the effect control unit 510 of the sub control circuit 200 produces the effect pattern determined by lottery. It is common until the image (2) is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S144). However, in the production pattern lottery table (FIG. 21), when the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal is received, the production pattern 1 is 1 / 1.25 and the production pattern 2 is 1 / 5.00. Since the production pattern 3 is determined with a probability of 0, the production pattern 1 is easily selected, while the production pattern 3 is not selected. Therefore, when the production pattern 1 is output as the second production, the player recognizes that the possibility of winning the specific combination is low.

  In the present embodiment, when the third stop switch operation is performed, a reel stop operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S56), and the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 is not won. A signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S97). Receiving the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 non-winning signal, the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 produces the effect pattern (3) for the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unselected for the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S132. Is output and displayed on the image display device 70 (step S150). As a result, the RB combination 2 / RB combination 3 unwinning effect image (3) is output, so that the player can recognize that the RB combination 2 and the RB combination 3 have not been won.

  Then, when the player operates the bet switch, the second effect is ended (step S155), the first effect is started again (step S161), and the effect is repeated until the BB game ends.

  According to the above embodiment, the number of acquired game media from the start to the end of the RB2 game or the RB3 game is made different for each RB game due to the difference in the number of payouts of general roles that are easily aligned in the RB2 game or the RB3 game. Can do. As a result, the number of RB2 games and RB3 games that can be obtained from the start to the end can be made different, so the BB role 2 and RB role 3 winning probability in the general game of BB games is acquired from the start to the end of the BB. Since the total number of sheets is also different, the total number of acquired sheets from the start to the end of the BB game cannot be predicted at the start of the BB game. As a result, the variation of the game is widened, and it is possible to further include game content in the game, and the player's interest and freshness regarding the game can be continued for a long time.

  In addition, in the general game of BB game, since the second effect suggesting the lottery result of the combination is output, the RB2 game or the RB3 game, which is a game that can acquire a larger number of acquisitions, can be selected as the second game. The expectation of the player whose performance is output can be increased. Further, depending on the result of lottery, a variation can be given to the effect image output to the display device in a predetermined order. As a result, it is possible to further include game-related content in the game, and to give the player a sense of expectation that a game that can acquire more game media can be performed, and to give the player interest and freshness to the game. It can be continued for a long time.

  In the slot machine of the present embodiment, for the second effect, one effect pattern consisting of effect image (1) to effect image (3) is determined by lottery from effect pattern 1 to effect pattern 3, For example, when the effect pattern output when winning RB role 2 and the effect pattern output when winning RB role 3 are the same and determined by lottery as the effect pattern, effect image (1) and effect In common with the image (2), the effect image (3) that suggests the result lottery result is set to be different depending on the winning RB role, that is, the RB role 2 or the RB role 3. However, it is not limited to the effect pattern in this embodiment, it replaces with the effect patterns 1-3, the effect pattern 1-3 for RB role 2 winning, the pattern 1-3 for RB role 3 winning, and the RB role 2 * RB The effect control processing in which the role 3 unwinning effect patterns 1 to 3 are set is also possible.

  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 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 process subroutine which shows the control process after a symbol stops by a reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the RB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. 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 of effect control processing executed in the sub-control circuit 200. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control processing subroutine of effect control processing executed in the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of effect control processing in which effect images displayed on the image display device 70 are arranged in chronological order. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB1. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB2. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB3. 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 an effect pattern lottery table.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch (operating means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 70 Image display apparatus 90 Display lamp 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 320 Bet means 410 Role lottery means 412 Random number generation means 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 (6)

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 medium, 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;
Production control means for outputting production using a display device based on the progress of the game,
Including
The game control means includes special game control means for executing a special game that advantageously advances the game for the player when winning the winning special role,
The special combination includes a first special combination, a second special combination, and a specific combination.
The first special combination is a combination capable of shifting to a first special game in which a game with a high probability of winning a predetermined combination is performed a predetermined number of times under predetermined conditions.
The second special role is a role that can be shifted to a second special game in which at least one of a general game and a specific game corresponding to the first special game can be played,
There are a plurality of the specific combinations, which is a combination that can be transferred from a general game of the second special game to a specific game corresponding to each of the specific combinations.
The production control means outputs a second special game production that suggests the lottery result of the role lottery means in the general game of the second special game,
The second special game effect is a display mode of an effect image that is output in a predetermined order to the display device in accordance with the specific combination won.
A slot machine characterized by that. The specific game includes one specific game and another specific game,
The winning probability of the first role in the one specific game is set higher than the winning probability of the first role in the other specific game,
The winning probability of the second combination in the one specific game is set lower than the winning probability of the second combination in the other specific game.
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The specific role includes one specific role and another specific role,
The production control means outputs the production image of the display mode in a predetermined order in response to an operation of the stop switch,
When a predetermined number of stop switches are operated, an effect image suggesting the lottery result of the role lottery means is output to the display device,
The display mode has a plurality of performance patterns according to the specific combination won,
The effect pattern is a display image that is output when the one specific combination is won and a display that is output when the other specific combination is won until a predetermined number of stop switches are operated. Including at least one effect pattern in common with the effect image of the aspect,
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. Game medium payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media based on the result of the game;
In the second special game, when the number of game media paid out from the game medium payout means has reached a predetermined number, the game control means ends the second special game as an end condition is achieved. To
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. When the number of game media to be paid out when winning the winning combination set with the highest value in the one specific game wins the winning combination set with the highest winning probability in the other specific game Different from the number of game media paid out
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The production control means determines the production pattern to be output by lottery,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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