JP2008061660A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify a set value of a slot machine at a proper timing. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a set value memory means 61a for storing the current set value out of those of a plurality of stages for determining the put-out rate for the slot machine 10, a winning combination lottery means 62 for carrying out a lottery for determining a winning combination at a winning probability corresponding to the set value stored in the set value memory means 61a, a notification content memory means 70e which has the notification content so stored as to enable players to estimate the set values and a set value notification means 70b which outputs the notification content stored in the notification content memory means 70e from the set value stored in the set value memory means 60a when prescribed requirements are met. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that informs a player of information relating to a current set value.

In a conventional slot machine, a set value for determining a payout rate is set to any one of a plurality of stages (for example, six stages of setting 1 to setting 6). The larger the set value, the higher the payout rate (the more the number of medals (expected value) that the player can acquire).
Here, in the conventional slot machine, the setting value is reported at the store where the slot machine is installed. For example, when the set value is 3 or more at a predetermined time, it is known that the set value is disclosed by inserting a tag displayed as “setting 3 or more” into the slot machine.
Further, there is known one in which the slot machine itself notifies the set value (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-245403 A

However, in the above-described conventional technique, when the slot machine reports the set value, it becomes a problem at what timing the set value is reported. For example, if the set value is simply reported to all the players who play a game in the slot machine simply, there is a problem that the value to be notified of the set value is lowered.
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to notify the set value of the slot machine at an appropriate time.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. It should be noted that the parenthesis indicates a corresponding item in the embodiment.
The invention of claim 1 is a setting value storage means (setting value storage means 61a) for storing a current setting value among a plurality of setting values for determining a payout rate of the slot machine, and is stored in the setting value storage means. A role lottery unit (role lottery unit 62) for lottery drawing with a winning probability corresponding to the set value, and a notification content storage unit (notification content storage unit 70e) that stores notification content that allows the player to guess the set value. ) And a set value notifying unit (set value notifying unit) that outputs the notification content stored in the notification content storage unit based on the set value stored in the set value storage unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 70b).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the part lottery means performs a lottery of a part including a predetermined part (small part 1 in the second embodiment), and the set value notification means When the predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped on the active line, a notification content is output.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the slot machine according to the first or second aspect further comprises notification period setting means (notification period setting means 70c) for setting a game period for notification by the set value notification means. Features.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third aspect, the combination lottery means includes a specific combination (small combination 2 in the second embodiment), and the notification period setting unit includes The game period for performing notification by the set value notification means is set on the condition that the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line. And

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third or fourth aspect, the combination lottery means provides a special combination (1BB) for executing a special game (1BB game) that is advantageous to the player. If the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, the winning of the special combination will be continued until the combination of the symbols corresponding to the selected special combination stops on the active line. (The special role winning carry-over means 64), and the notification period setting means sets the period during which the special role winning is carried over to the game period in which the set value notification means performs the notification. Features.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the slot machine according to claim 5, further comprising effect control means (effect control means 70) for controlling the output of the effect during the game, wherein the effect control means wins the special role. In a carry-over game, control is performed so as to output a special role winning confirmation effect that means that the special role is won under a certain condition (special role winning notification means 70a), and the notification period setting means includes: The game period after the special combination winning confirmation effect is output is set as the gaming period for which notification is made by the set value notification means, among the periods in which the special combination winning is carried over.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the special combination includes a first special combination (1BBA) and a second special combination (1BBB), and the set value notification The means selects the notification content based on the first table (first selection table 70d) in which the selection probability of the notification content is determined for each set value when the winning of the first special role is carried over, and notifies In addition, when the winning of the second special role is carried over, the notification content is selected based on the second table (second selection table 70d) in which the selection probability of the notification content is determined for each set value, and notification is made. And the first table and the second table are set to have different selection probabilities of notification contents.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the third to seventh aspects, the combination lottery means is a special small combination (small combination 2) and a special advantage that is advantageous to a player. In the case of performing a lottery of a combination including a special combination (1BB) for executing a game (1BB game), and in the case of winning the specific small combination alone, and in the case of overlapping the specific small combination and the special combination The notification period setting means sets a predetermined predetermined game period as a game period for which notification is made by the set value notification means when the selected specific small role wins.

(Function)
In the above invention, the current set value is stored in the set value storage means, and the lottery is performed with the winning probability based on the set value stored in the set value storage means.
The set value notification means controls to output information (effect) related to the set value when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, information on the set value is notified, so that advantageous information can be given to the player. Further, notification can be performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the first embodiment.
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes lottery of the role, drive control of the reel 31, and payout at the time of winning. It controls the progress of the game and the output of the production. The game control means 60 is provided on the control board, and is a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, data for production, and the like, and when the CPU performs various controls. RAM etc. which memorize | store the data etc. which were taken in are temporarily stored.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, a stop switch 42, and a setting change switch 43 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The bet switch 40 is a switch that is operated when a player inserts a stored medal, and is a switch in which an effective line is set by the operation. Although the medal insertion slot is not shown in FIG. 1, the medal insertion slot is a part for inserting an actual medal for setting an effective line, like the bet switch 40. The insertion of medals is included in the operation of the bet switch 40.

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reel 31.
Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three reels 31 and are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31.
Further, the setting change switch 43 is formed in a button shape and is operated when changing or setting the setting value of the slot machine 10. There are six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and the setting value is set such that the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability of the special role (the higher the winning rate).

Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.
The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination) is attached is attached to an outer peripheral surface thereof.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.

Furthermore, the output side of the game control means 60 is electrically connected to effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 includes a back lamp (not shown) arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, an upper lamp and a side lamp which are arranged on the front surface of the casing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made. A lamp (not shown) and the like are included.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game.

Although not shown, a symbol combination line (effective line) is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a total of five lines: lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and diagonal lines in the downward and leftward diagonal directions. The three symbols that are continuous above and below each reel 31 are positioned on one or more symbol combination lines.

Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of medals inserted or set by the player.
Here, in the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line for winning a combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line.

  On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout etc.). In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

  In the present embodiment, during normal game, it is set so that three medals are inserted and the game is played with five active lines. In addition, during 1BB game and RB game, it is set so that one medal is inserted and the game is played with one active line.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing combinations of combinations of types (combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 62 described later), the number of payouts, and the like in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, special combinations, small combinations, and replays are provided as combinations.

The special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game in which a medal can be expected more than a normal game). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, 1BB (first type big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) are provided as special roles. 1BB is a role for shifting to 1BB game, which is one of special games, and RB is a role for shifting to RB game, which is another one of special games. Furthermore, 1BB is provided with two types, 1BBA and 1BBB, which have different symbol combinations.
Other special roles include 2BB (second-type big bonus) and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

Furthermore, a small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In this embodiment, three types of small combination 1, small combination 2, and small combination 3 are provided. The combination of the number of payouts and the symbols is set different for each small combination.
Furthermore, the replay is a replaying role that enables a replaying game in which the number of medals inserted in the game is maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, combinations of symbols of the reel 31 corresponding to the various kinds of roles described above are determined in advance. Note that “any” in the small part 1 means that any symbol may be used.
When all the reels 31 are stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, and when the winning combination of the combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Special roles (1BB and RB) are mentioned as the carry-over. When winning 1BB or RB, when the reel 31 is stopped, it is controlled to carry over the winning of 1BB or RB after the next game in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB or RB stops on the active line The

  In this way, the winnings of 1BB and RB are carried over, while the roles other than 1BB and RB are not carried over. In the lottery of a combination, when a combination other than 1BB and RB is won, the winning combination is effective only in the game, and the winning combination is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  Note that a game that is not won by 1BB or RB (a game in which a win of 1BB or RB is not carried over) is referred to as “non-internal”. Also, in the game or the game before it, 1BB or RB is won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the won 1BB or RB is not stopped on the active line (not winning) (1BB or The game in which the winning of RB is carried over) is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot, and turns on the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 65 described later) receives this signal, it controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved up and down in the display window at a predetermined speed.

  Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 65 to be described later) receives this signal, it drives and controls the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do. When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the combination of symbols on the reels 31 stopped on the effective line matches a predetermined combination of symbols of the winning combination, The medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

  The game control means 60 includes the following set value changing means 61 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

The setting value changing means 61 is for changing / determining a setting value that determines the payout rate of the slot machine 10.
In this embodiment, a power switch (not shown) provided on a power supply unit (not shown) is operated to turn it off, and a setting key is inserted into a setting key insertion slot (not shown) to rotate clockwise. Rotate 90 degrees. When the power is turned on in this state and the power is turned on, the setting change mode is set. Therefore, in this case, normal startup processing is not performed. Note that the setting key may be inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the power is turned off in this state, and the power may be turned on again.
In the setting change mode, the current setting value is displayed on a predetermined display unit.

  When changing the setting value, an operation of pressing the setting change switch 43 is performed. Each time the setting change switch 43 is pressed, the setting value is displayed as follows: →→ “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “1” → “ 2 ”→... In the present embodiment, the start switch 41 is turned on when a desired set value is obtained by pressing the setting change switch 43. With this operation, the set value is confirmed, and “0” is displayed on the predetermined display unit to indicate that the set value has been confirmed.

The set value changing means 61 is provided with a set value storage means 61a (memory such as a RAM) for storing the set values, and stores the determined set values in the set value storage means 61a.
Next, turn off the power, turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise (turn it off), turn it off and turn it on again, or turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise and remove it, and then turn the power off. If the power is turned off and turned on again, a normal startup process with the changed set value is performed.

  The role lottery means 62 performs lottery of a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 62 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 63 described later. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the small role 1 winning area, it is determined that the small role 1 is selected, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined not to be selected.

The combination lottery table 63 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations and the winning probabilities. FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram showing a role lottery table 63A during a normal game (non-inside), and FIG. 4 (b) is a diagram showing a role lottery table 63B during a normal game (inside). FIG. 4C is a diagram showing the combination lottery table 62C during the 1BB game and during the RB game.
Each of the winning lottery tables 63 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery regions are divided into winning and non-winning regions for each winning combination, as shown in FIG. It is set to a predetermined ratio so as to have a winning probability set in advance.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the set value has six stages of setting 1 to setting 6 and is set such that the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the special role. Further, there is no disparity in the winning probabilities for small roles and replays between set values.
Therefore, the payout rate including the number of payouts during the special game (the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of inserted medals (the number of payouts × winning probability of the combination)) is set to be higher as the set value is higher. .
When the payout rate is 100% (1), it means that the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts are the same, and when the payout rate is less than 100%, the game progresses. The medal will decrease, and when the payout rate exceeds 100%, the medal will increase as the game continues.
In the present embodiment, the normal game is a game in which the payout rate is less than 100%. On the other hand, the 1BB game and the RB game are games in which the payout rate exceeds 100%.

As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the role lottery table 63A used during the normal game (non-inside) includes 1BB (1BBA and 1BBB), RB, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, and replay. A winning area and a non-winning area are provided. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, the winning lottery table 62B used in the normal game (inside) does not have 1BB and RB winning areas as compared to the winning lottery table 63A (non-winning area). Is different).
Furthermore, the winning lottery table 63C is provided with winning areas and non-winning areas for the small roles 1, 2, 2 and 3, and the winning probability of the small roles 3 is higher than that of the normal game. .

Returning to FIG.
In the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB or RB stops on the effective line (until 1BB or RB wins), when the special combination winning means 64 is won for the special role 1BB or RB. It controls to carry over the winning of 1BB or RB after the next game.
Although not shown, a special combination flag is provided for each combination of symbols. For example, when 1BBA is won, the special combination flag related to 1BBA is turned on, and when 1BBA wins, it is turned off.

  First, the reel control means 65 controls to start rotation of all (three) reels 31 when the start switch 41 is operated. Further, the reel controller 65 determines a stop position determination table, which will be described later, based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery 62 when the stop switch 42 is operated and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated. 66, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

  For example, in the game in which the winning combination is won, the reel control means 65 controls the stop of the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 and the winning is made. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, the reel 31 stopping control is performed when the reel 31 stops when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop on the effective line. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the effective line as much as possible.

  On the contrary, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated when the winning combination is not won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line. When the reel 31 is stopped, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the range of the reel 31 stop control, so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line.

The stop position determination table 66 defines the symbol stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 62 and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
The stop position determination table 66 includes the following 1BB table and the like.

The 1BB table is used on condition that 1BB is won in the game, or 1BB is won in the game before the game and is not won in the game, and the 1BB table is used within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to 1 is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to the role other than 1BB is not stopped on the effective line.
Here, since 1BB is provided with two types of 1BBA and 1BBB, the 1BB table includes two types of 1BBA table and 1BBB table.

  In addition, the RB table is used on condition that the RB is won in the game, or 1BB is won in the game before the game and is not won in the game. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to RB is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to roles other than RB is not stopped on the effective line. .

The small role 1 table is used on condition that the small role 1 is won in the game, and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 is stopped on the effective line, The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations other than the small combination 1 are not stopped on the effective line.
The small role 2 table, the small role 3 table, and the replay table are the same as the small role 1 table described above. "And" Replay ".

  Furthermore, the non-winning table is used in a non-winning game that does not carry over the winning of the special role, and the symbol when the reel 31 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations does not stop on the active line. Are defined.

  In addition, when a small role is won during a game that carries over the winning of a special role, priority is given to stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the special role on the active line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is effective. If the line cannot be stopped, control is then performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination is stopped on the active line. Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination cannot be stopped on the effective line, control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  Similarly, when a replay is won during a game that carries over a special role, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay on the active line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is set to the active line. If it cannot be stopped, control is then performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line. Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination cannot be stopped on the effective line, control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  By using the stop position determination table 66 described above, the reel stop control means 65, when stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations on the effective line, performs the combination within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. Control is performed so that the symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combination are stopped on the active line.

  The stop symbol determining means 67 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the active line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 67 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.

  The payout means 68 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to one of the combinations, and the winning combination is awarded In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Further, at the time of replay winning, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 69 starts the special game (1BB game or RB game) (transition from normal game to 1BB game or RB game), progress of the game during 1BB game and RB game, and 1BB game or RB game. Is used to control the termination of.
When the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) stops on the active line, the special game control means 69 shifts from the normal game to the 1BB game.
In the 1BB game, a lottery of a combination is performed using the combination lottery table 63C. Accordingly, a gaming state in which the small combination 3 is won with high probability is obtained.

In this embodiment, the end condition for the 1BB game is set such that the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game is 450 or more.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special game control means 69 counts the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game, and continuously updates the number of medals paid out for each game.
When the special game control means 69 determines that the counted number of payouts is 450 or more, the special game control means 69 determines that the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied.

Further, the special game control means 69 shifts from the normal game to the RB game when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB stops on the active line.
In the RB game, as in the 1BB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the combination lottery table 63C.

In the present embodiment, the RB game end condition is set such that the number of winning combinations has reached 8 times or that the number of games has reached 12 times.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the special game control means 69 counts the number of winnings and the number of games for the winning combination in the RB game, and keeps updating the number of winnings and the number of games for each game and winning combination.
Then, the special game control means 69 determines that the RB game end condition is satisfied when it is determined that the number of winning combinations reaches 8 times or the number of games reaches 12.

The effect control means 70 controls the output of effects from the above-described effect output devices (the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23).
The effect control unit 70 selects an effect pattern for each game based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 62. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided in advance. Then, the effect control means 70 selects one effect pattern by lottery using software random numbers after the role lottery means 62 has been drawn at the start of the game.

In addition, a plurality of types of production patterns are provided according to the winning combination. For example, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided for each special role winning, small role winning, replay winning, non-winning, and the like.
As for the production pattern, as to the progress of the game, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.) what kind of production is output (how the lamp 21 is lit) And what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, etc.).
Then, the effect control means 70 controls to output an effect from the effect output device at a predetermined timing according to the selected effect pattern.

In addition, the effect control means 70 includes special role winning notification means 70a.
The special role winning notification means 70a is, for example, 1 / (1BBA or 1BBB) or RB winning a special role in the game until the special role is won, that is, an internal game, for example 1 / A lottery is performed using software random numbers so as to win with a probability of 3. When the lottery is won, control is performed to output an effect indicating that the special role is won (special role winning confirmed effect).

When winning the lottery of the special role winning notification means 70a, for example, an image display such as “special role winning confirmed!” Is displayed on the image display device 23.
Note that once the notification by the special combination winning notification means 70a is performed, the above image display and the like are maintained until the special combination wins, after which the special combination winning notification means 70a is not drawn.
Further, when the special combination wins before winning the lottery of the special combination winning notification means 70a, the subsequent lottery is stopped.

The set value notifying means 70b notifies information related to the current set value of the slot machine 10 for a predetermined game period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the above notification is performed when 1BB is won, and the above notification is not performed when RB is won.
Then, the notification period setting unit 70c sets a game period for which the set value notification unit 70b performs notification.
In the first embodiment, the notification period setting unit 70c sets the game period until the 1BB wins after the notification by the special role winning notification unit 70a is made as the game period in which the set value notification unit 70b notifies. To do.
Therefore, after winning a special role, it is not easy to win a prize, and even if multiple games are required before winning, information about the set value will be notified during that time, so that period will be wasted Absent.

During the game period, the set value notification means 70b determines the notification content by lottery based on the selection table 70d and notifies the content.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the selection table 70d. The selection table 70d includes a first selection table 70d and a second selection table 70d.

The first selection table 70d is a selection table 70d that is selected when 1BBA is won by the combination lottery means 62 and notification is made by the special combination winning notification unit 70a.
On the other hand, the second selection table 70d is a selection table 70d that is selected when 1BBB is won by the combination lottery means 62 and notification is made by the special combination winning notification unit 70a.

For example, assuming that 1BBA is won by the role lottery means 62 and notification is made by the special role winning notification means 70a, the setting value notification means 70b refers to the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 61a, Based on the first selection table 70d, the notification content corresponding to the set value is determined, and the content is notified.
Here, in FIG. 5, the parameter of the numerical value is 256. For example, when the setting value is 1, the probability that the notification content A is selected is 80/256.
The lottery is performed using, for example, software random numbers.

In addition, four types of notification content A to notification content D are provided as notification content.
The notification content storage unit 70e is a memory or the like that stores detailed notification content of the notification content A to the notification content D.
For example, for each notification content, what kind of effect is output at what timing (how the lamp 21 is turned on, blinked or turned off, what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, and What kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, etc.).

Specifically, the notification content A to the notification content D are determined so that a specific character appears and notification regarding the current set value is performed. For example, after the 1BBA and 1BBB are won, the notification content When A is output, it means that the possibility of setting 1 is the highest. Note that the notification timing may be any time after the start switch 41 is operated and after the (first, second, or third) stop switch 42 is operated.
On the other hand, when the notification content D is output after winning 1BBA and 1BBB, it means that the possibility of setting 6 is the highest. Furthermore, when the notification content D is output after winning 1BBB, the probability from setting 1 to setting 3 is very low, which means that the possibility of setting 4 to setting 6 is high.

Therefore, the player knows which of the first selection table 70d and the second selection table 70d is selected only when the winning special combination is won.
For example, when the notification content D is output before winning 1BB, it is known that the possibility of setting 6 is the highest.
Then, if the winning special role is 1BBA, it is known that the possibility of setting 6 is slightly higher than other setting values. However, if the winning special role is 1BBB, setting 1 to setting 3 This means that the possibility of setting 4 to setting 6 is high.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, a combination lottery table 63A ′ during a normal game (non-inside) is different from the combination lottery table 63A of the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a combination lottery table 63A ′ according to the second embodiment.
In the winning lottery table 63A ′ of the second embodiment, the winning areas of 1BBA and 1BBB for special roles are set as overlapping winning areas with the small role 2. Therefore, the single winning of 1BBA or 1BBB does not occur in the second embodiment, and only the overlapping (simultaneous) winning of 1BBA or 1BBB and the small role 2 occurs.

Further, the stop position determination table 66 used when 1BB and the small combination 2 are overlapped is a 1BB priority 1BB / small combination 2 table.
The 1BB priority 1BB / Pocket 2 table is used in games where 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) and Minor 2 are selected in duplicate. First, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) If the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning 1BB cannot be stopped on the active line, then the symbol combination corresponding to the selected small role 2 is stopped on the active line. Control. When the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 2 cannot be stopped on the active line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line. Yes.

  Here, there are two patterns, 1BBA, small role 2, 1BBB, and small role 2, as the patterns in which 1BB and small role 2 overlap, so that two types of 1BB priority 1BB / There are two small roles tables.

In the second embodiment, the notification period setting unit 70c sets the game period from the next game to the game period in which the notification is performed on the condition that the small combination 2 has won. As a pattern in which the small combination 2 wins, there are a case where 1BB and the small combination 2 are won in duplicate and a case where the small combination 2 is won alone. In the second embodiment, when the small combination 2 wins, the player can have an expectation that the special combination may be won. Further, even if the player knows that the special role is not duplicated and the small role 2 is won alone, the game period for notification is set, which is advantageous for the player.
In addition, in the game period in which the notification is performed, the game period in which the notification is performed may be clearly indicated, and a display for counting down the game period in which the notification is performed may be performed so that the player can continue the game.

In addition, the set value notification means 70b is a game in which the small role 1 has won a prize during the game period in which the notification is made (in the game, after the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 stops on the active line, that is, all the reels 31 Control is performed so that notification is performed. Since the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 1/32, an average of about 1 to 2 notifications are made during 50 games.
Further, the first selection table 70d and the second selection table 70d shown in the first embodiment are used for selecting the notification content.

It should be noted that when the special combination and the small combination 2 are won in duplicate, the first selection table 70d is used, and when the small combination 2 is selected alone, the second selection table 70d is used, so that a different selection table 70d is used depending on conditions. Anyway.
For example, the first selection table 70d is used when the special combination and the small combination 2 are won, and the second selection table 70d is used when the small combination 2 is selected alone, and the small combination 2 wins the special combination. However, it is not disadvantageous for the player even if it knows that the special role is not won after that, because the information on the set value is highly accurate.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications as described below are possible.
(1) For example, in this embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium. However, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine using a game medium other than a medal, such as a slot machine (parrot) using a game ball. it can.

  (2) Although the notification content A to the notification content D are given as the notification content of the information regarding the set value, these may be any content. For example, when notifying a single set value such as “setting 2” and “setting 5” (including both correct notification and incorrect notification), “setting 4 to 6”, “setting 1, 3” Or 5 ”, a plurality of set values may be listed and notified. The types of notification contents are not limited to the four types of notification contents A to notification contents D, and any number may be provided.

(3) In the first embodiment, after outputting the effect that the winning of the special role is confirmed, the information on the set value is notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and immediately after winning the special role, it is related to the set value. You may make it alert | report information.
(4) In the second embodiment, the game period in which the notification is made from the next game of the game in which the winning combination is overlapped with 1BB and the small role 2 is set to the game period in which the notification is performed. You can go. Moreover, not only a small role but you may make it alert | report by the game which the replay won.
(5) In the present embodiment, two 1BBs and RBs are provided as special roles. However, only 1BB may be provided. When 1BB is provided, three or more types having different symbol combinations may be provided. .

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination of the kind of combination, the number of payout, etc., and a symbol. It is a figure which shows a combination and a winning probability. It is a figure which shows a role lottery table. It is a figure which shows a 1st selection table and a 2nd selection table. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table in 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 43 Setting change switch 60 Game control means 61 Setting value change means 61a Setting value storage means 62 Role lottery means 63 (63A-63A- 63C, 63A ') Role lottery table 64 Special role winning carry-over means 65 Reel control means 66 Stop position determination table 67 Stop symbol determining means 68 Payout means 69 Special game control means 70 Production control means 70a Special role winning notification means 70b Setting value notification Means 70c Notification period setting means 70d Selection table

Claims (8)

Among a plurality of setting values for determining the payout rate of the slot machine, setting value storage means for storing the current setting value;
A role lottery means for performing a lottery with a winning probability corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage means;
Notification content storage means for storing notification content from which the player can guess the set value;
Setting value notifying means for outputting the notification content stored in the notification content storage means based on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Slot machine. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein
The role lottery means performs a role lottery including a predetermined role,
The slot machine characterized in that the set value notifying means outputs a notification content when the predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery means and a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped on an effective line. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A slot machine comprising notification period setting means for setting a game period for notification by the set value notification means. The slot machine according to claim 3,
The part lottery means performs a part lottery including a specific part,
The notification period setting means is a game period in which the set value notification means notifies on the condition that the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line. A slot machine characterized by setting. The slot machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of a role including a special role for executing a special game that is advantageous to the player,
When the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, the winning combination of the special combination is controlled to be carried over after the next game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination stops on the active line,
The slot period machine is characterized in that the notification period setting means sets a period during which the winning of the special role is carried over to a game period in which notification is performed by the set value notification means. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein
Providing effect control means for controlling the output of the effect during the game,
The effect control means controls to output a special role winning finalizing effect that means that the special role is won under certain conditions in a game carrying over the special role winning,
The notification period setting means sets a game period after the special combination winning confirmation effect is output, as a game period for performing notification by the set value notification means, among the periods in which the special combination winning is carried over. A slot machine characterized by that. In the slot machine according to claim 5 or 6,
The special role has a first special role and a second special role,
The setting value notification means, when carrying over the winning of the first special role, performs notification by selecting the notification content based on the first table that determines the selection probability of the notification content for each setting value, When carrying over the winning of the second special role, perform notification by selecting the notification content based on the second table that determines the selection probability of the notification content for each set value,
The slot machine, wherein the first table and the second table are set so that selection probabilities of notification contents are different. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
The combination lottery means performs a lottery of a combination including a specific small combination and a special combination for executing a special game that is advantageous for the player, And a case where the winning combination and the special role are duplicated,
The notifying period setting means sets the subsequent predetermined gaming period as a gaming period for which the setting value notifying means is informed when the elected specific small role wins.

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