JP2007275436A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To carry out interesting performance of games of a game machine itself by changing diversified characters, to provide a player with expectation of a special winning combination, and to proceed the game while increasing interest of the player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a balloting means 410 of winning combinations for balloting in order to determine at least one of the winning combinations including the special winning combination, an image storage means 530 for storing data of various performance images including character images, an image display means 70 for displaying the performance images, and an image control device 500 for displaying the performance image on the image display means 70. The image control means 500 selects food images (701-704) based on a result of the balloting of winning combinations. Feeding performance is carried out using a specified food image (701-704), and thereafter a growth performance is carried out, in which a shape of a basic character (800) is changed based on the selected food image (701-704). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can repeatedly execute a game in which a process until a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped, and in particular, display of an effect image The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with an image display means capable of.

  In general, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a role lottery is performed by the control means, and when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery stops and a prize is won, a game according to the winning combination is performed. It is like that. Such a combination includes a special combination such as a big bonus combination and a regular bonus combination, which will be described later, a general combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out, or a re-playing game in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a gaming medium. and so on. In recent years, gaming machines that display various effect images composed of moving images, still images, and the like on image display means such as a liquid crystal display device and produce games more interestingly have become widespread.

For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-87461 (Patent Document 1), a plurality of terminal gaming machines such as slot machines and poker game machines equipped with image display means are prepared, and these terminal gaming machines can communicate with a competitive gaming machine. A gaming machine connected to is proposed. In this gaming machine, the characters displayed on the image display means of the terminal gaming machine are nurtured, and on the condition that the participation fee is paid, the cultivated character participates in the competitive game executed by the competitive gaming machine, and other games You can compete with your character in a specific competition. The character is trained by acquiring an item image by winning a certain role in the terminal gaming machine and adding it to the character image.
JP 2001-87461 A

  However, the above-described conventional gaming machine is such that a terminal gaming machine such as a slot machine is switched from the original gaming mode to the character participation terminal mode and participates in the competition-type game. Did not produce the original game such as a slot machine interestingly.

  In addition, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since it has been configured to acquire a new item image by winning a combination in the terminal gaming machine, this item image does not notify the winning of any combination, It wasn't directed to give players a sense of expectation that they had won some role.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is interesting to produce the original game of the gaming machine by changing a variety of characters, and to give the player the expectation of winning the special role. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can advance the game while increasing the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of repeatedly performing a game in which a process until a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed as a unit. A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining at least one of a plurality of roles including a special role, an image storage means for storing data of various effect images including a character image, and the effect image can be displayed Image display means, and image control means for causing the image display means to display the effect image, wherein the image control means selects a predetermined effect image based on the result of the lottery drawing, After performing the primary image effect, a secondary image effect is performed in which the form of the predetermined character image is changed according to the selected predetermined effect image.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to perform image effects such as a training effect and a transformation effect that change a predetermined character image into various forms based on the result of the lottery during the game. In addition, depending on the type and combination of the selected predetermined effect images, variations in the form of the predetermined character image can be given, and the original game of the gaming machine can be interestingly expressed by changes in the character images rich in variations. . Furthermore, if the predetermined effect image is selected based on a lottery table having different winning probabilities, the selection of the predetermined effect image can be made uncertain, and the player can have a sense of expectation of winning the special role. It is possible to make it disappear.

  Here, the “predetermined character image” includes, for example, images having a motif of people, animals, robots, vehicles, and the like. On the other hand, in the “predetermined effect image”, for example, an image with a motif of a meal, bait, medicine, tool, clothes, shoes, hat, accessories, etc. given to or added to a predetermined character image, or a weapon, armor, Widely includes images with parts and other equipment as motifs.

  And “first image effect” means, for example, giving a predetermined effect image (ex. Meal, food, medicine, torso, weapon, etc.) to a predetermined character image (ex. Person, animal, monster, etc.) This is an image effect of the content to be added, and a cause of the form change of the predetermined character image. Further, the “secondary image effect” is, for example, an effect that changes the form of a predetermined character image according to the type and nature of the predetermined effect image, and a character image after the change of form appears. The content is not particularly limited. Further, “changing the form of the predetermined character image” means changing the appearance configuration of the predetermined character image.

  In addition, the “game medium” is a medium that is inserted into the slot machine to play a game, and examples thereof include coins, medals, and chips. In addition, as long as this object can be achieved, it is not limited to an actual object, and for example, an electromagnetically acting one such as a magnetic card can be applied.

  “Inserting” a game medium includes that the player actually inserts a game medium such as a coin into a game medium slot provided in the slot machine. In addition, the use of a predetermined number of game media credited in advance as the storage medium of the slot machine is also included.

  As for “reel on which a symbol is displayed”, in addition to a real reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, a virtual reel using CG (computer graphic) displayed on a display device or the like. Is also included.

  “Position” includes, for example, a “general role” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning a prize, and a “special role” that can be transferred to a “special game” that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player. In addition, “re-game” that can re-execute a game without inserting a game medium is included. Various other combinations can be added according to the game mode.

  The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won.

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

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

  “Re-playing” means “re-playing” in which a re-playing role can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-playing role is won in the role lottery and the symbol corresponding to the re-playing role is stopped and won. (Also referred to as “replay”).

  In the “role drawing” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it may be generated on software such as a random number generator or a computer.

  The “image display means” includes, for example, a display device capable of displaying a production image such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and an image driving device.

  Here, the “effect image” includes all images displayed on the display device. For example, any image such as a character, a pattern, a color, and a pattern can be applied, and still images and moving images are also included. It can also be combined with voice. In this effect image, the “predetermined effect image” and “character image” described above, “elementary image” and “component image” constituting the character image, which will be described later, are displayed during a series of games, and are related to each other. “Continuous images” that include information and have a story character are also included.

  Preferably, in the secondary image effect, the form of the predetermined character image is changed by adding, deleting, or changing a component in the form of the predetermined character image.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, since the change in form of the predetermined character image is addition, deletion or change of its constituent elements, for example, the form of the predetermined character image is made common before and after the change. It is possible to produce morphological changes such as growth, evolution, and modification of a predetermined character image. Note that “addition, deletion, or change of form elements” means that if there is a difference in the appearance configuration of the predetermined character image before and after the change, the predetermined character image consists of a single image data or a combination of multiple image data. There is no particular limitation as to whether or not.

  Preferably, in the secondary image rendering, the predetermined character image is composed only of base element image data or the element image data and component image data that can be added to the element image data. The form of the predetermined character image is changed by adding, deleting or changing data.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined character image before change is composed of elemental image data, and a single or a plurality of component image data is added in combination thereto, thereby reducing the amount of image data So, you can give a lot of variation to the change of the character image.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, when a plurality of character images having different forms before and after the change are required, a plurality of character images having different forms are combined by combining the component image data with the element image data. The formation of image data requires a smaller amount of image data than the preparation of image data of a plurality of character images having different forms, and can provide many variations in the form of the character image after the change.

  Preferably, the image control means repeats the primary image effect and the secondary image effect, and performs an image effect that changes the form of the predetermined character image a plurality of times.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, the form of the predetermined character image is repeatedly changed stepwise, for example, repeatedly changed to a completely different character image, thereby making the production more complicated and interesting. Can do.

  Preferably, the image control means repeats the primary image effect and the secondary image effect at least twice, and changes the form of the predetermined character image stepwise according to the current change state. In the stage change image effect and the primary image effect, when a special effect image of the predetermined effect images is selected, the form of the predetermined character image is changed in the second image effect. Regardless of the state, a special change image effect that is changed to a special form corresponding to the special effect image is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the step change image effect in which the predetermined character image changes to a step change according to the current change state, the special character image corresponds to the special effect image regardless of the current change state. By including a special change image effect that changes to a special form, the image effect of the form change becomes more interesting.

  Here, the “special change image effect” includes all the image effects of the form change that are differentiated from the step change image effect, for example, the image effect that changes to the final form by skipping the step, and conversely, An image effect that changes back to the form of the stage or the initial form, or an image effect that changes to a special character image is included.

  Preferably, the selection of the predetermined effect image in the first image effect is performed by lottery, and the winning combination of the special effect image included in the predetermined effect image is won by the special combination in the combination lottery. If so, set it higher.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, since the special effect image has been selected in the first image effect, the player has a sense of expectation that he may have won the special role, and the player's interest The subsequent game can be advanced while increasing.

  Preferably, based on the change state of the form of the predetermined character image in the secondary image effect, the image control means has a plurality of tertiary images having different contents using the predetermined character image having the changed form. Do one of the productions.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, after the form of the predetermined character image has changed through the first and second image effects, the third image in which the predetermined character image in which the form has changed appears. Since it develops into production, the image production during the game becomes more interesting.

  In addition, since any third image effect with different contents is performed based on the change state of the form of the predetermined character image in the second image effect, the image effect during the game should be rich in variety. Can do.

  Here, the content of the “third image effect” is not particularly limited as long as it is differentiated from the shape change effect of the predetermined character image. For example, the predetermined character image is a race or martial art. This includes game performances such as

  Preferably, the third image effect is a game effect in which winning or losing is determined by lottery, and the winning combination in which the result of the game effect wins is won by the special role in the role lottery Set to be higher.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's interest by giving the player a sense of expectation that he may have won a special role by winning or losing the third image effect which is a game effect. However, the subsequent game can be advanced.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the original game of the gaming machine is produced interestingly by changing a variety of characters, and the player has a sense of expectation of winning the special role, increasing the player's interest while playing the game. Can be advanced.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine which is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of slot machine]
<Description of overall structure>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine (game machine) according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. Three display windows 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, and 22 </ b> R that are vertically long in the vertical direction are formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20.

  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 3-bet switch 36 are disposed. Further, 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 predetermined number or more of game media are input from the game medium insertion port 38, the predetermined number or more is stored as a credit number in a RAM 110 (see FIG. 4) described later.

  The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The 3-bet switch 36 is a switch for making three medals out of the number of credits a game bet.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of game media based on the insertion from the game media insertion port 38 or the operation of each bet switch 32, 34 or 36 is referred to as “the number of bets”, and is then stored and set in the RAM 110. The number of bets made is referred to as “set bet number”.

  When the player inserts one game medium or operates the 1-bet switch 32, one of the five winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated. When two game media are inserted or 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 three game media are inserted or the 3-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 (image display means) 70 constituted by a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the housing of the slot machine 10. The image display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. On this reel tape, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. The arrangement of these symbols differs for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is 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 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 is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in each display window 22L, 22C, and 22R. The symbol moves from top to bottom.

  A start switch (start lever) 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30, and three stop switches 52 </ b> L, 52 </ b> C, and 52 </ b> R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. It is provided. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.

  When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the rotational speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player becomes effective.

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

  When each reel 40L, 40C, or 40R is stopped, stop control is performed so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces are positioned on the above five winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B. .

  On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10, a sound emitted from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 5 described later) is output to the outside of the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R stops and the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, the symbol combination constituting the winning combination, and when winning a winning combination, Thus, a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout opening 62.

  As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is such that a game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, or 40R stopped. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R can be repeated as one unit of game. .

  Examples of the types of the combinations described above include types such as a special combination, a general combination, and a replay combination. A special combination is a combination that allows a special game to be performed in an advantageous manner for the player when a special combination is won by lottery and a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination. Further, the general combination is a combination of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-gamer in a lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-gamer, he / she will replay (also referred to as replay) without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can.

  The special combination includes a BB (big bonus) combination and an RB (regular bonus) combination. The RB combination is a combination that shifts to the RB game that is the first special game. In this RB game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. On the other hand, the BB combination is a combination that shifts to the BB game that is the second special game. In this BB game, a general game is performed and a transition to an RB game can be made under a certain condition during the general game. Until a predetermined number of game media is paid out, the general game and the RB game are played. Can be repeated.

<Explanation of functional block diagram>
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram related to the control of the slot machine 10. In the figure, as a control circuit, a main control circuit 100 and a sub control circuit 200 are electrically connected. Further, the operating means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and motors 80L, 80C and 80R provided on the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, respectively, are electrically connected. The sub-control circuit 200 is electrically connected to a notification unit 600, and the notification unit 600 includes an image display device 70, an effective line display lamp 124, and a speaker 64.

  The operation means 300 includes a stop operation means (selection operation means) 310, a start switch 50 (selection operation means), and bet switches 32, 34 and 36. The stop operation means 310 is composed of three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R. These operation means 300 are not limited to switches and buttons, 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 a lottery of a role (an RB role and a BB role, which are special roles, a general role, and a replay role) by a role lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 412 (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 414 for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 414 And random number determination means 416 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and a winning combination based on the winning combination. The control process by the role lottery means 410 is shown in a role lottery process subroutine (see FIG. 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 on the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed in response to reception of a reel stop signal transmitted from a predetermined time. In the stop control, the symbol combination control is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination. The control 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 430 includes special game control means 432 in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game media. The special game control means 432 pays out a special game in which the game proceeds in an advantageous manner for the player or a predetermined number of game media.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 includes an image control unit 500, a lamp control unit 540, and an audio control unit 550. Further, the image control means 500 includes effect lottery means 501, training effect control means 510, race effect control means 520, and image storage means 530. The image control means 500 reads various image data stored in the image storage means 530 (actually part of the storage area of the ROM 208 or RAM 210 shown in FIG. 5) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, and notifies the notification means 600. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device 70.

  In the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 501 performs a lottery based on the operation signal of the start switch 50 received from the main control circuit 100 (see step S82 in FIG. 11), and decides to execute a special effect in this lottery. Only in (YES), the training effect by the training effect control means 510 (see step S84 in FIG. 11) or the race effect by the race effect control means 520 (see step S85 in FIG. 11) is executed.

  Briefly describing these special effects, the breeding effect is an image effect of content that gives a predetermined character a predetermined feed and grows, and a feeding effect that gives food (see step S98 in FIG. 12), and a predetermined effect. It consists of a growth effect (see step S102 in FIG. 12) that changes the character form. On the other hand, the race effect is an image effect in which a predetermined character that has grown into the final form races and decides whether to win or lose (see steps S124 and S125 in FIG. 13).

  Therefore, hereinafter, the training effect control means 510, the race effect control means 520, and the image storage means 530 for executing these special effects will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the training effect control means 510, the race effect control means 520, and the image storage means 530 included in the image control means 500. In addition, FIGS. 14A to 14D are explanatory diagrams showing food images. FIG. 15A is a basic character image, and FIGS. 15B to 10K are explanatory diagrams showing nine types of childhood character images. FIGS. 16A to 16I are explanatory diagrams showing nine types of adult character images. 17A to 17D are explanatory views showing four types of special form character images.

  In FIG. 3, the growth effect control means 510 includes a feeding effect control means 511 and a growth effect control means 512. Further, the feed effect control means 511 includes a feed image lottery means 511a. Corresponding to such breeding effect control means 510, the image storage means 530 includes a bait image data storage means 531, a basic character image storage means 532, and a component image data storage means 533.

Here, the bait image data storage means 531 stores data of four types of bait images such as a parrot 701, sea otter 702, unicorn 703, and dragon 704, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d). . The basic character image storage means 532 stores data of a basic character image (element image) 800 as shown in FIG.
Further, the component image data storage means 533 includes reference numerals 801a to 809a in FIGS. 15B to 15K, reference numerals 811a to 819a in FIGS. 16A to 16I, and FIGS. 17A to 17D. ) A large number of component image data as indicated by reference numerals 821a to 824a.

  These component element images 801a to 809a, 811a to 819a, and 821a to 824a will be described in detail. The component images 801a to 809a, 811a to 819a, and 821a to 824a are images such as decorative parts added to the basic character image 800 such as wings, nails, horns, hair, weapons, and so on.

  For example, FIGS. 15B to 15K show nine kinds of childhood character images 801 to 809 having different forms. These childhood character images 801 to 809 are all shown in FIG. The basic character image 800 is formed by combining the constituent element images 801a to 809a shown in FIGS. If these nine types of childhood character images 801 to 809 are formed from image data of the individual character images as a whole, the amount of image data handled by the image control means 500 becomes enormous, and the control burden of image effects increases. However, in the present embodiment, by adding the component image 801a to 809a having a small amount of image data based on the single basic character image 800, nine types with rich variations can be achieved while suppressing the amount of image data. Childhood character images 801 to 809 are formed. In forming these childhood character images 801 to 809, single component element images 801 a to 809 a are added to the basic character image 800. As a result, the childhood character images 801 to 809 have many forms of commonality with the basic character image 800 and produce a growth process.

  Similarly, the nine types of adult character images 811 to 819 shown in FIGS. 16A to 16I are also combined with the basic character image 800 shown in FIG. 15A and the component image 811a to 819a. Or the color of the basic character image 800 is changed. In forming these adult character images 811 to 819, a plurality of component element images 811 a to 819 a are added to a single basic character image 800 (in FIG. 16, one representative configuration is shown). Only the element images are denoted by reference numerals, and FIG. 16 includes other component element images that are not denoted by reference numerals. As a result, the adult character images 811 to 819 are largely changed in form as a whole, while leaving some commonality in comparison with the basic character image 800 and the childhood character images 801 to 809. And it has produced that it has grown to the final form.

  Furthermore, the four types of special-form character images 821 to 824 shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D are all combined with the basic character image 800 of FIG. 15A in combination with the component image 821a to 829a. The character image 800 is formed by changing the color. In forming these special form character images 821 to 824, in addition to adding many component element images 821a to 849a, in order to reduce commonality with the basic character image 800 (see FIG. 17). Only one representative component image is given a reference, and FIG. 17 includes other component images that are not provided with a reference), and the color of the base basic character image 800 is shown as a whole. Has changed. Thereby, it is produced that the special form character images 821 to 824 are different from the basic character image 800 and have grown into a special form.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the feeding effect control means 511 reads one of the bait image lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 21 based on the result of the role lottery in the role lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100 described above. One of the feeding images of the parrot 701, the sea otter 702, the unicorn 703, and the dragon 704 is selected by lottery. And the feeding effect (primary image effect) which gives any of these bait images 701-704 to the basic character image 800 is performed, for example.

  Here, in the bait image lottery tables 1 to 4 in FIG. 21, the winning probabilities of the bait images 701 to 704 are made different for each of the winning combinations in the winning lottery means 410. For example, in the lottery table 1 when winning the BB role, it is set to win the dragon 704 with a probability of about 60% (150/256). Thereby, when the dragon 704 is displayed as the feeding image of the feeding effect, it is produced that the degree of expectation that the BB role may be won is high. Similarly, in the lottery table 2 when winning the RB role, the unicorn 703 is set to win with a probability of about 60% (150/256), and the unicorn 703 is displayed as a feed image of the feeding effect. At times, it is producing a high degree of expectation that it may have won the RB role.

  In addition, since the food images of the dragon 704 and the unicorn 703 are images having a low appearance frequency in the general game state that is not won for the BB role or the RB role, the parrot 701 that is a food image having a high appearance frequency in the general game state. Also, it can be said to be a “special effect image” that is differentiated from the sea otter 702.

  Next, the growth effect control means 512 selects the component images 801a to 809a and 811a to 819a shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 according to the bait images 701 to 704 selected in the feeding effect and the form of the current character image. One of 821a to 824a is added, and a growth effect (secondary image effect) for changing the form of the current character image is executed.

  Here, FIGS. 22 to 24 are character form change tables 1 to 3 showing form change patterns of character images in the present embodiment, respectively. The growth effect control means 512 changes the form of the basic character image 800 according to such character form change tables 1 to 3.

  That is, in the feeding effect, when either a parrot 701 or a sea otter 702 bait image is selected, the form of the basic character image 800 is changed to one of the childhood character images 801 to 803 (FIGS. 15B to 15D). ) Reference) → One of childhood character images 802 to 809 (see FIGS. 15B to 15K) → One of adult character images 811 to 819 (see FIGS. 16A to 16I) As described above, a stage change image effect that changes the form in three stages is performed.

  On the other hand, when one of the prey images of the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703, which is the special effect image, is selected, any of the special form character images 821 to 824 regardless of the form change state of the character images 800 to 809 (see FIG. 17 (a) to (d)), a special change effect is performed.

  Here, as described above, since the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703 is a special effect image, the special form character images 821 to 824 displayed only when these bait images are selected are special character images. It can be said that the image effect whose form changes to these special form character images 821 to 824 is a special change image effect as compared with the step change image effect.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 3, the race effect control means 520 includes a race effect image lottery means 521 and a race result image lottery means 522. Corresponding to such race effect control means 520, the image storage means 530 includes a race effect image data storage means 534. Although not shown, the race effect image data storage means 534 stores continuous images of four types of race effects such as the normal races A and B and the special races A and B. The content of these race performance images is not particularly limited as long as it is a game production in which victory or defeat is determined. For example, in race events such as marathons, swimming competitions, bicycle races, car races, fictional vehicles and environments. It may be an imaginary competition or race to be held.

  Further, the race effect image data storage means 534 has a total of eight types of continuous images of the race results including four types of victory effects and four types of defeat effects respectively corresponding to the four types of continuous images of the race effects. I remember it.

  The race effect image lottery means 521 corresponds to the final form of the character image, that is, which one of the adult character images 811 to 819 (see FIGS. 16A to 16I), or the special form character image 821. ~ 824 (see Figs. 17 (a) to (d)), one of the race production lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in Fig. 25 is read, and the normal race A or B, special race is determined by lottery. One continuous image of either A or B is selected. Then, the race effect control means 520 executes a predetermined race effect (third image effect) in which these final form character images appear.

  Here, in the race production lottery tables 1 to 4 in FIG. 25, the winning probabilities of the normal race A or B and the special race A or B are varied according to the final form of the character image. For example, in the lottery table 1 when the final form is the adult character images 811 to 815, the normal race A is set to win with a probability of about 60% (150/256). Similarly, in the lottery table 2 when the final form is the adult character images 816 to 819, the normal race B is set to be won with a probability of about 60% (150/256). On the other hand, in the lottery table 3 when the final form is the special form character image 821, 822, the special race A is set to be won with a probability of about 60% (150/256). In the lottery table 4 when the final form is the special form character image 823, 824, the special race B is set to be won with a probability of about 60% (150/256).

  On the other hand, the race result image lottery means 522 reads out one of the race result lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 26 based on the result of the lottery drawing in the role lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100 described above, and wins by lottery. A continuous image of either production or defeat production is selected. Then, the race effect control means 520 executes either the victory effect or the defeat effect.

  Here, in the race result lottery tables 1 to 4 of FIG. 26, the winning probabilities of winning effect or defeat effect are different for each winning combination in the winning lottery means 410. For example, in the lottery table 1 when the BB combination is won, the winning effect is set with a probability of about 80% (200/256). In addition, in the lottery table 2 when winning the RB combination, the winning effect is set with a probability of about 50% (130/256). On the contrary, in the lottery table 3 when the other general combination is won, it is set to win the defeat effect with a probability of about 70% (176/256). In addition, in the lottery table 4 in the case where no winning combination is won (off), it is set to win the defeat effect with a probability of 90%.

  Thereby, when the continuous image of the victory effect is displayed as the race result, it is produced that the degree of expectation that the BB combination or the RB combination may be won is high. The expectation effect in such a race result is not winning the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703 even though the BB role or RB role is won in the feeding image lottery (see FIG. 21) in the feeding effect described above. In such a case, the opportunity for high expectation performance is given again.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the other components of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described. The lamp control means 540 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, and the lamp The driving circuit 218 (see FIG. 5) is controlled to turn on the effective line display lamp 124 in the notification means 600.

  The voice control means 550 controls the BGM and sound effects during the game as described above. The voice control unit 550 reads the voice data stored in the ROM 208 (see FIG. 5) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, and controls the speaker drive circuit 222 (see FIG. 5). A predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

[Description of Control Unit of Slot Machine 10]
The control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 as described above. Here, FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the main control circuit 100, and FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected to the main control circuit 100.

<Main control circuit 100>
In FIG. 4, the above-described start switch 50 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 transmitted 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. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  The interface circuit 102 is also connected to the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R and the bet switches 32, 34, 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 CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 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. 6 to be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, 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 412 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 412 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. The stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, respectively, and are attached so that the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is.

  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 rotation and stop of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R and controls the rotation speed by controlling the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position, and each rotation angle position sensor is connected to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. is there. Signals indicating the rotation angle positions of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R emitted from the rotation angle position sensors are supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into predetermined signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. Is done. The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies the 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 sub control circuit 200 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100 by the connection line 118.

<Sub control circuit 200>
In FIG. 5, 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. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 206 via the input / output bus 204.

  A ROM 208 and a RAM 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling a lamp driving circuit 218, a display driving device 220, and a speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing this control program. For example, sub-control circuit subroutines shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 described later, various image data to be displayed on the image display device 70, and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64 are stored.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 204 are the effect lottery means 501 shown in FIG. 2, the bait image lottery means 511a, the race effect image lottery means 521 and the random number generator 550 used as the race result image lottery means 522 shown in FIG. Yes. The random number generator 550 generates random numbers included in numerical values within a certain range, similarly to the random number generator 412 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) of the main control circuit 100 described above. Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 206.

  A display driving device 220 for driving the image 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. As a result, various effect images including image data, character data, and the like are displayed on the image display device 70.

  The input / output bus 204 is also connected with a lamp driving circuit 218 for driving the effective line display lamp 124 to light. 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 active line display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

  The input / output bus 204 is also connected with 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. 6 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 7 to 10 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.

  FIG. 7 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed subsequent to the part 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 a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off process subroutine.

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

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

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). Note that the processing for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S80 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 10, for example, as will be described later.

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

  When a game medium is inserted, the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the bet number. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits. On the other hand, when it is determined that no game medium is inserted, the presence / absence of a credited game medium is determined. If there is no credited game medium, the set bet number cannot be determined in step S11. Further, when there is a credited game medium, it is determined whether or not a bet operation signal transmitted when a player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34, or 36 is received. If the operation signal has not been received, the set bet number cannot be set in step S11. On the other hand, when a bet operation signal is received, the bet number is detected from the received bet operation signal, and the detected bet number is added to the new bet number in either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium. Is stored in the RAM 110. When a credited game medium is used, at the same time, the number of credits of the game medium is reduced by the number of detected bets.

  When it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S12), and a new game medium is inserted or the credited game medium is consumed. You can play the game again without playing. In addition, 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 S13). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S13 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 winning lottery process subroutine (step S14).

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S14, combination lottery processing by the combination lottery means 410 is performed, and flag-on processing for turning on the RB flag, the BB flag, the replay flag, and the corresponding general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Done. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Subsequent to the role lottery processing subroutine (step S14), a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) for performing a control process related to the movement of the reels to be stopped after rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed based on the result of the role lottery. Is called. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 420, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off processing subroutine (step S16) 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 S17) 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>
The combination lottery process and the flag-on process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the game mode is an RB game (step S31). When it is determined that the game mode is RB game (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S32). Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.

  In the RB lottery table, a general combination with symbol numbers 1 to 3 and a deviation of symbol number 4 are set. For example, when general combination 2 is won, all three reels have bell symbols. It is set to win. In the combination lottery performed in step S36 described later, the probability that the general combination 2 wins is 1 / 1.03, which is set very high. Therefore, during the RB game, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high. Conversely, the probability of loss is about 1 / 212.49, which is set very low.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the game mode is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game mode is BB game (step S33). When it is determined that the game mode is BB game (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S34). Here, FIG. 19 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  The BB operating lottery table is a lottery table used when the game mode is in the BB game and not in the RB game. In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol number 1, a general combination of symbol numbers 2 to 4, and a deviation of symbol number 5 are set. Here, when compared with the general lottery table when the BB is not activated (see FIG. 20), the lottery table when the BB is actuated is set to have no BB combination and no replaying combination.

  The RB combination with the symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/4 and the symbols of the BAR are aligned on all three reels. In the general lottery table when the BB is not used in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the RB role in the role lottery is 1/312. During the BB game, the probability of winning the RB role is very high compared to the normal time. Is set high.

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

  If it is determined in step S33 that the BB game is not in progress (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S35). FIG. 20 shows an example of a general lottery table when BB is not operating.

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

  In the BB non-operating general lottery table of FIG. 20, the winning probability and the symbol combination in the symbol lottery are set for the symbol BB symbol 1, and the maximum acquisition number of 451 is set as the end condition. It is. In addition, the probability in the extra lot drawing is set to about 1 / 1.28.

  As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S36).

  Then, as a determination result, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S37). When it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to ON (step S38), and a signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the selected symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S39). When it is determined that the BB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S40), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the selected symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S39 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combination 1, general combination 2, or general combination 3 is selected (step) S41). When it is determined that one of the general combinations 1 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S42) and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S42). S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the winning symbol number and control symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, when it is determined in step S41 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S43). If it is determined that the re-game combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on (step S44), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the winning symbol number and control symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  Further, if it is determined in step S43 that the re-gamer is not won (NO), the flag-on process is not performed and the signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 as it is (step S45). Then, it progresses to step S46 and memorize | stores the symbol number of control and control symbol data in RAM110.

  As described above, after performing a series of processing relating to flag ON, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in the RAM 110 in step S46 are used in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described later. The combination lottery processing subroutine is thus completed.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 6, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S14) is completed, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is then performed. The reel rotation and stop control will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S46 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 reel stop control as the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S55 to S57).

  The reel stop signal is transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. For example, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed in step S55 (YES), a first reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted and the motor 80L that rotates the first reel 40L is stopped. Control is performed (step S58). Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed in step S56 (YES), a second reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted, and the motor 80C that rotates the second reel 40C rotates. Stop control is performed (step S58). If the stop switch 52R for the third reel is pushed in step S57 (YES), a third reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted and the motor 80R that rotates the third reel 40R is stopped. Control is performed (step S58).

  When it is determined that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the stop control is not performed, but the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is not performed. If it is determined that any one of the reel stop signals has been received, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination. If it is determined that there is a winning combination, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the reel stop possible range, the symbol is stopped on the active line. Let

  Then, the process proceeds to step S59, where it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped. 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 the reels are stopped (YES), this subroutine is finished as it is.

<Description of flag off processing subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 6, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S16) is performed. The flag off process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is RB gaming (step S61). When it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game process (step S62) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the RB game process is a process for a game using the RB lottery table (FIG. 18) until the number of winnings in the RB game or the number of RB games reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the general combination 2 is set to be very high as 1 / 1.03, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high during the RB game. An advantageous game can be played.

  Next, when it is determined in step S61 that the gaming state is not RB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB gaming (step S63). When it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S64) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the BB game process is a process for a game using the BB lottery table (FIG. 19) until the BB game end condition (maximum number of acquired game media) is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the RB role is set to a very high ¼, there is a very high possibility of winning the RB role that can be transferred to the RB game, and the RB role is won and won. By doing so, the player can play an advantageous game.

  Further, if it is determined in step 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 process subroutine (step S66) described later is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine ends.

  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.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
The winning combination process will be described with reference to FIG. This winning combination process subroutine is a part of the control process of the flag-off process subroutine, and is executed only when the game is neither RB game nor BB game as 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 is winning (step S71). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination has been won (step S72).

  If it is determined that the RB combination has been won (YES), the RB flag is set to OFF to set the RB gaming state (step S73), and this subroutine is terminated. By setting the RB game state, the RB game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the RB game is in progress.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S74). If the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF and the BB gaming state is set (step S75). By setting the BB game state, the next game is determined to be a BB game.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1, the general combination 2 or the general combination 3 has been won (step S77). If any general combination such as the general combination 1 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S78), and this subroutine ends.

  If it is determined in step S77 that no general combination such as the general combination 1 has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S79). When it is determined that the re-game player has won (YES), the re-game flag is set to OFF and the re-game state is set (step S80). Then, this subroutine ends. By setting the replay state, the next game is determined to be a replay.

  In step S79, when it is determined that no re-game player has been won (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 ends. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 6, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine in step S16 is terminated, the payout process in step S17 is terminated, and the 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.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit Subroutine>
Next, the sub control circuit subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a sub control circuit subroutine related to special effects executed by the sub control circuit. Note that, unlike the main routine of the main control circuit shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control circuit subroutine of FIG. 11 shows a control process over a plurality of unit games.

  In FIG. 11, first, in the sub-control circuit subroutine, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S81). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S81 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S81 that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S82, where the effect lottery means 501 (see FIG. 2) determines whether or not to perform a special effect in the lottery. If it is determined not to perform the special performance (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that a special effect is to be performed (YES), the process proceeds to step S83, where the current character image is the final form (adult character) of the character form change tables 1 to 3 in FIGS. It is determined whether or not any of images 811 to 819 or special form characters 821 to 824).

  For example, if the special effect in the sub-control circuit subroutine has not been executed, the current character image becomes the basic character image 800 shown in FIG. The image is determined not to be the final form (NO). In this case, the process proceeds to step S84, and the breeding effect subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

<Explanation of the training production subroutine>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the training effect subroutine, and the processing of the training effect subroutine will be described with reference to FIG. In this breeding effect subroutine, a predetermined bait (see reference numerals 701 to 704 in FIGS. 14A to 14D) is given to a predetermined character (see reference numerals 800 to 809 in FIGS. 15A to 15K). A feeding effect and a growth effect that changes the form of a predetermined character given the food are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the feeding effect control means 511 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning lottery based on the signal (see step S45 in FIG. 7) transmitted from the main control circuit 100 in the aforementioned winning lottery processing subroutine. The winning combination is determined (steps S91, S93, S95).

  First, in step S91, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won. As a result, when it is determined that the BB combination is won (YES), the bait image lottery means 511a (see FIG. 3) reads the bait image lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 21, and FIGS. The bait image of the parrot 701, the sea otter 702, the unicorn 703, and the dragon 704 shown in FIG. In the bait image lottery table 1, the winning probability is set higher in the order of the dragon 704 → the unicorn 703 → the sea otter 702 → the parrot 701, and the dragon 704 which is a special effect image is easily selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the BB combination is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S93, and it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won. As a result, if it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the bait image lottery means 511a reads the bait image lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 21, and selects any bait image 701 to 704 by lottery. (Step S94). In this bait image lottery table 2, the winning probability is set higher in the order of unicorn 703 → dragon 704 → sea otter 702 → parrot 701, and the unicorn 703 which is a special effect image is easily selected.

  If it is determined in step S93 that the RB combination is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S95, and it is determined whether or not the other general combination is won. As a result, if it is determined that the other general combination is won (YES), the bait image lottery means 511a reads the bait image lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 21, and selects any bait image 701 to 704 by lottery. (Step S96). In the bait image lottery table 3, the winning probabilities are set in the order of the parrot 701 and the sea otter 702 → the unicorn 703 → the dragon 704, and the parrot 701 and the sea otter 702 are easily selected with the same winning probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S95 that the other general combination is not won (NO), the bait image lottery means 511a reads the bait image lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 704 is selected (step S97). In the bait image lottery table 4, the winning probability is set higher in the order of the parrot 701 → the sea otter 702 → the unicorn 703 → the dragon 704, and the parrot 701 is easily selected.

  When any of the bait images 701 to 704 is selected in steps S91 to S97 described above, the process proceeds to step S98, and a feeding effect (first image effect) using the selected bait images 701 to 704 is executed. The As this feeding effect, for example, a still image or a moving image whose content is such that another character image (not shown) gives the selected food images 701 to 704 to the basic character image 800 is displayed on the image display device 70.

  Further, in such a feeding effect, when the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703 which is a special effect image is displayed, it is simultaneously notified that the expectation degree of winning the BB role or the RB role is high by these special effect images.

  When the control of the feeding effect is thus completed, the control of the growth effect is then started. First, in step S99, the growth effect control means 512 (see FIG. 3) determines whether or not the bait images 701 to 704 selected in the feeding effect described above are special effect images.

  When the parrot 701 or the sea otter 702 is selected as the bait image and it is determined that it is not a special effect image in this step S99 (NO), the process proceeds to step S100, and according to the character form change table 1 or 2 shown in FIG. Determine the post-growth form of the current character image.

  For example, if this breeding effect is the first time, based on the combination of the basic character image 800 that is the current character image and the parrot 701 or sea otter 702 that is the bait image, FIG. 15B to FIG. One of the constituent element images 801a to 803a shown is selected. Thereby, the post-change form of the basic character image 800 is determined as one of the childhood character images 801 to 803 shown in FIG.

  Also, if this breeding effect is the second time, based on the combination of childhood character images 801 to 803 that are current character images and parrots 701 or sea otters 702 that are bait images, FIG. Any one of the component element images 801a to 809a shown in k) is selected. Thereby, the post-change form of the basic character images 801 to 803 is determined as one of the childhood character images 802 to 809 shown in FIG.

  Further, if this breeding effect is the third time, based on the combination of childhood character images 802 to 809 that are current character images and parrots 701 or sea otters 702 that are bait images, FIG. Any one of the component element images 811a to 819a shown in i) is selected. Thereby, the post-change form of the childhood character images 802 to 809 is determined as one of the adult character images 811 to 819 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the unicorn 703 or the dragon 704 is selected as the bait image and it is determined in step S99 that the image is a special effect image (YES), the process proceeds to step S101, and the character form change tables 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. To determine the special form of the current character image.

  In this case, if the bait image is the unicorn 703 regardless of the current character image form or growth stage, either the component image 821a or 822a shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B is selected. Thereby, the post-change form of the current character image is determined as one of the special form character images 821 or 822 shown in FIG.

  If the bait image is a dragon 704 regardless of the current character image form or growth stage, either the component image 823a or 824a shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D is selected. Thereby, the post-change form of the current character image is determined as one of the special form character images 823 or 824 shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S102, and the current character image is the child character image 801 to 809 determined in step S100, the adult character image 811 to 819, or the special form character image 821 to 824 determined in step S101. A growth effect (secondary image effect) to be changed to any one is executed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103, where the growth stage of the character image after the growth effect and the form after the growth are stored. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, the first childhood, the second childhood, the adulthood, or the special form is stored, and the childhood character images 801 to 809, the adulthood are stored. Whether the character image 811 to 819 or the special form character image 821 to 824 is stored.

  The stored data is used when a character image of the current form is to appear in the next training effect (see step S84 in FIG. 11), race effect (see step S85 in FIG. 11), or other image effects. Is done. Thus, the breeding effect subroutine is completed.

<Description of the race production subroutine>
Returning to FIG. 11, when the breeding effect subroutine of step S84 is completed, the determinations of steps S81 to S83 are made again. In step S83, if the current character image form is one of the adult character images 811 to 819 or the special form character images 821 to 824, it is determined to be the final form (YES). In this case, the process proceeds to step S85, and the race effect subroutine shown in FIG. 13 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the race effect subroutine, and the process of the race effect subroutine will be described with reference to these drawings. In this race effect subroutine, an effect is performed in which a predetermined character image that has grown to the final form through the above-described breeding effect races and wins or loses.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the race effect image control means 520 (see FIG. 3) determines the form (final form) of the current character image based on the data stored in step S103 of the above-described breeding effect subroutine. (Steps S110, S112, S114).

  First, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the current character image form is any of the adult character images 811 to 815. As a result, when it is determined that it is one of the adult character images 811 to 815 (YES), the race effect image lottery means 521 (see FIG. 3) reads the race effect lottery table 1 shown in FIG. A continuous image of either production A or B or special race A or B is selected by lottery (step S111). In this race production lottery table 1, the winning probabilities are set higher in the order of normal race A → normal race B → special race A → special race B, and the normal race A is easily selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S110 that the current character image is not one of the adult character images 811 to 815 (NO), the process proceeds to step S112, and any of the adult character images 816 to 819 is selected. Judge whether there is.

  As a result, when it is determined that it is one of the adult character images 816 to 819 (YES), the race effect image lottery means 521 reads the race effect lottery table 2 shown in FIG. A continuous image of either the special race A or B is selected by lottery (step S113). In this race production lottery table 2, the winning probabilities are set higher in the order of normal race B → normal race A → special race A → special race B, and the normal race B is easily selected.

  If it is determined in step S112 that the current character image form is not one of the adult character images 816 to 819 (NO), the process proceeds to step S114, and either the special form character image 821 or 822 is selected. Judge whether there is.

  As a result, when it is determined that it is either the special form character image 821 or 822 (YES), the race effect image lottery means 521 reads the race effect lottery table 3 shown in FIG. A continuous image of either the special race A or B is selected by lottery (step S115). In this race production lottery table 3, the winning probability is set higher in the order of special race A → special race B → normal race B → normal race A, and the special race A is easily selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that the current character image form is not one of the special form character images 821 or 822 (NO), the race effect image lottery means 521 shows the race effect lottery table 4 shown in FIG. Are read out and a continuous image of either the normal race effect A or B or the special race A or B is selected by lottery (step S116). In this race production lottery table 4, the winning probability is set higher in the order of special race B → special race A → normal race B → normal race A, and the special race B is easily selected.

  When one of the continuous images of the normal race effect A or B and the special race effect A or B is selected in steps S110 to S116 described above, the race effect control means 520 (see FIG. 3) then performs the role lottery process. Based on the signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 in the subroutine (see step S45 in FIG. 7), the winning combination in the winning lottery is determined (steps S117, S119, and S121).

  First, in step S117, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won. As a result, when it is determined that the BB role is won (YES), the race result image lottery means 522 (see FIG. 3) reads the race result lottery table 1 shown in FIG. An image is selected by lottery (step S118). In this race result lottery table 1, the winning probability of winning effect is about 80% (200/256), and it is reported that there is a high expectation that the winning role may have won the BB role. . This victory effect is a high expectation effect even if the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703 is not won in the lottery of the feed image in the feeding effect described above (see FIG. 21). It is particularly meaningful in that it is done.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S117 that the BB combination is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S119, and it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won. As a result, when it is determined that the RB role is won (YES), the race result image lottery means 522 reads the race result lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 26, and selects a continuous image of the victory effect or the defeat effect by lottery. (Step S120). In the race result lottery table 2, the winning probability of winning effect is about 50% (130/256). It is informed that the degree of expectation that this victory effect may also be won for the RB role is high, and in the lottery of the bait image in the feeding effect described above (see FIG. 21), However, even if the unicorn 703 or the dragon 704 is not won, it is particularly meaningful in that a high expectation degree effect is performed.

  If it is determined in step S119 that the RB combination is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S121, and it is determined whether or not the other general combination is won. As a result, if it is determined that the other general role is won (YES), the race result lottery means 522 reads the bait image lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 26 and selects a continuous image of the victory effect or the defeat effect by lottery. (Step S122). In this race result lottery table 3, the winning probability of the defeat effect is about 70% (176/256), and it is easy to select the defeat effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that the other general role is not won (NO), the race result lottery means 522 reads the race result lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 26 and displays a continuous image of the victory effect or the defeat effect. Selection is made by lottery (step S123). In this race result lottery table 4, the winning probability of the defeat effect is about 90% (230/256), and it is particularly easy to select the defeat effect.

  Next, proceeding to step S124, the race effect control means 520 (see FIG. 3) causes the current character image to appear, and the normal race effect A or B selected through the above-described steps S110 to S116, or the special race effect A. Alternatively, B (third image effect) is executed.

  Thereafter, when this race effect is finished, the process proceeds to step S124, and the race effect control means 520 executes the victory effect or the defeat effect selected through the above-described steps S117 to S123. Thus, the race effect subroutine is completed.

[Effect of slot machine]
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the basic character image 800 is converted into the childhood character image 801 based on the types of the bait images 701 to 704 selected based on the result of the role lottery during the game. -809 or the adult character images 811 to 819 can be changed in stages, or can be changed to any of the special form character images 821 to 824. As a result, the original game of the slot machine 10 can be produced in an interesting manner due to the variation of characters that are rich in variations.

  Further, the basic character image 800 before the change is used as a base image, and a single image or a plurality of component images 801a to 809a, 811a to 819a, and 821a to 824a are added in combination to reduce image data. With the amount, you can have many variations in the change of the character image. Furthermore, since the form of the basic character image 800 is changed by adding, deleting, or changing the component image 8, the character image before and after the change has a common form, and it is as if the character image is growing. The production will be like

  In addition to the stage change image effect in which the basic character image 800 changes to a step change according to the current change state, the unicorn 703 or the dragon 704 that is a special effect image is used as food, regardless of the current change state. Since the special change image effect at the time of selection is included, the image effect of the form change is more interesting.

  In addition, after the basic character image 800 is changed to the final form through the feeding effect and the growth effect (first and second image effects), the character images 811 to 819 or 821 to 824 changed to the final form appear. Since it develops into a normal race effect A or B and a special race effect A or B (third image effect), the image effect during the game becomes more interesting.

  Furthermore, based on the final form 811 to 819 or 821 to 824 of the character image in the growth effect (secondary image effect), the normal race effect A or B having different contents, the special race effect A or B (third image effect) ) Is performed, the image effects during the game can be varied.

  In addition to this, in the feeding effect, the dragon 704 or the unicorn 703 that is the feeding image, and in the race result effect, the winning probability of winning effect is set to be higher when winning the BB role or RB role, By displaying these dragons 704 or unicorns 703, or because the result of the race production was a victory production, the player was given the expectation that he might have won the BB or RB role. The subsequent game can be advanced while increasing the interest of the game.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 10 described above. For example, it is not limited to the bait images 701 to 704, the basic character image 800, the component element images 801a to 809a, 811a to 819a, or 821a to 824a. For example, the basic character image is a person, a warrior, a robot, a fighter, As a race machine or the like, a component image such as clothing, weapons, armor, or parts may be added.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the basic character image 800 has grown to the final character image 811 to 819 or 821 to 824, the race effect subroutine shown in FIG. 13 is executed (see steps S83 and S85 in FIG. 11). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the race effect subroutine may be executed also in the case of the character image 800 or 801 to 809 in the growth process.

  Furthermore, in the case of such a change, in the embodiment described above, one of the race effect lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 25 is selected based on the form of the character images 811 to 819 or 821 to 824. Not limited to this, it is possible to select one of the race effect lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 25 based on the winning combination in the winning lottery. And if the BB role or RB role is won, the winning probability of the special races A and B is set high, and when these special races A and B are selected, the BB role or RB role is selected in the role lottery. You may produce a high expectation that may have been won.

  In addition, the application of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 10 as described above, and can be applied as it is to, for example, a slot machine function in a digital pachinko or the like equipped with an image display device. .

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of control of the said slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing image control means and image storage means constituting the sub-control circuit of the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit which controls the said slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit that controls the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which controls the progress of the game performed in the said main control circuit. 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 processing after a symbol stops by the subroutine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the part process process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off fixed process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit subroutine regarding the special effect performed by a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the cultivation production | presentation subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a race production subroutine. FIGS. 9A to 9D are explanatory diagrams showing food images used for the breeding effect subroutine. FIG. 6A is a basic character image, and FIGS. 9B to 9K are explanatory diagrams showing nine types of childhood character images. The same figure (a)-(i) is explanatory drawing which shows nine types of adult character images. FIGS. 4A to 4D are explanatory views showing four types of special form character images. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the bait image lottery table used by a feeding effect. It is a figure which shows the Example of the character form change table 1 used by a growth effect. It is a figure which shows the Example of the character form change table 2 similarly used by a growth effect. It is a figure which shows the Example of the character form change table 3 similarly used by a growth effect. It is a figure which shows the Example of the race production | presentation lottery table used by a race production. It is an Example which shows the race result lottery table used by a race result production.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machine 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (selection operation means)
52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch (selection operation means)
64 Speaker 70 Image display device (image display means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit 410 Role lottery means 420 Reel control means 430 Game control means 500 Image control means 501 Effect lottery means 510 Raising effect control means 511 Feeding effect control means 511a Bait image lottery means 512 Growth effect control means 520 Race Effect control means 521 Race effect image lottery means 522 Race result image lottery means 530 Image storage means 531 Bait image data storage means 532 Basic character image data storage means 533 Component element image data storage means 534 Race effect image data storage means 540 Lamp control means 550 Voice control means

Claims (8)

A gaming machine capable of repeatedly performing a game with a unit of a process from rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining at least one of a plurality of roles including a special role;
Image storage means for storing data of various effect images including character images;
Image display means capable of displaying the effect image;
Image control means for displaying the effect image on the image display means,
The image control means selects a predetermined effect image based on the result of the combination lottery, performs a primary image effect by the predetermined effect image, and then selects a predetermined character image according to the selected predetermined effect image. A game machine characterized by performing a secondary image effect that changes the form.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, in the second image effect, the form of the predetermined character image is changed by adding, deleting, or changing a component in the form of the predetermined character image.   In the secondary image effect, the predetermined character image is composed only of base element image data or the element image data and component image data that can be added to the element image data. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined character image is changed in shape by being deleted or changed.   The said image control means repeats the said 1st image effect and the said 2nd image effect, and performs the image effect which changes the form of the said predetermined character image in multiple times. The gaming machine described. The image control means is
A step change image effect in which the primary image effect and the secondary image effect are repeated at least twice, and the form of the predetermined character image is changed stepwise according to the current change state;
In the first image effect, when a special effect image of the predetermined effect images is selected, the form of the predetermined character image is changed in the second image effect regardless of the current change state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a special change image effect for changing to a special form corresponding to the special effect image is performed.   The selection of the predetermined effect image in the first image effect is performed by lottery, and the winning probability of the special effect image included in the predetermined effect image is high when the special combination is won in the combination lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is set to be   Based on the change state of the form of the predetermined character image in the secondary image effect, the image control means may select one of a plurality of tertiary image effects having different contents using the predetermined character image changed in this form. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The third image effect is a game effect in which winning or losing is determined by lottery, and the winning probability that the result of the game effect is winning is high when the special role is won by the role lottery. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is set as follows.

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