JP2008104788A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine with a function to reduce input errors for performance-related data used for selecting performance output by using a noticing means. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine includes a performance control means 510 which selects a performance pattern using a performance pattern data table 542 consisting of performance pattern data stored with the predetermined number of different performance patterns and performance pattern selection area data stored with performance pattern selection areas corresponding to each of performance patterns for each prize winning symbol combinations and outputs the selected performance pattern and suggestion information to suggest the prize winning symbol combination to a noticing means 610. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops the game, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stop. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine having a function capable of reducing input errors with respect to effect-related data used for selecting an effect output using a notification means.

  A slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops it, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of the stop is widely used as one of the gaming machines. In this slot machine, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery is stopped and winning, the player can play a game according to the winning winning combination.

In recent years, in order to increase the player's interest in slot machine games, diversified effects have been performed using notification means such as an image display device, a display lamp, and a sound output device. Therefore, with the diversification of production, the production data stored in the storage means becomes enormous, and when production data is input to the data table in which production data is set, an input error may occur. In particular, when a plurality of pieces of presentation data are used simultaneously in one presentation (see Patent Document 1, especially FIG. 54 and FIG. 55), for example, when image display data, sound output data, lamp display data, etc. are used simultaneously. In some cases, an input error occurs in which data different from the data intended by the designer is set and input.
JP 2001-259118 A

  The production increases the player's interest and expectation for the game by notifying the player that the player has won the role. Therefore, while diversification of production plays a very important role, in order to diversify production, it is necessary to use multiple types of data related to production. Is more likely to occur.

  However, if the wrong data is set and input for the data setting that produces an effect that raises the player's interest and expectation of the game, and the effect based on the incorrect data is output to the player, the winning combination is won Since it becomes difficult to grasp the game state such as whether or not it is, not only will the player be confused and uncomfortable, but in some cases, the player's interest and expectation may be reduced. Therefore, in order to increase the player's interest and expectation in the game due to the production, a data table and such a data table that can be used to input data settings intended by the designer of the gaming machine without using a data input error are used. It was a problem to build production control.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and in order to increase the player's interest and expectation for the game by the production, the data setting input intended by the designer of the gaming machine is possible, and as much as possible It is an object of the present invention to provide a data table with few input errors and a slot machine capable of effect control processing using such a data table.

  In order to achieve the above object, the slot machine according to the present invention stores effect pattern data in which a predetermined number of different effect patterns are stored, and an effect pattern selection area corresponding to each effect pattern for each winning combination. Production control means for selecting the production pattern using the production pattern data table composed of the produced production pattern selection area data and outputting the selected production pattern and suggestion information suggesting the winning combination to the notification means is included.

Specifically, the slot machine according to the present invention is:
A slot machine capable of performing a unit game until processing based on a result of turning and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operating means having a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
Role lottery means for drawing a role from among roles including special roles;
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
A special game control means for executing a special game that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the selected special role;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Storage means for storing an effect pattern data table;
Including
The production pattern data table includes production pattern data in which a predetermined number of different production patterns are stored, and production pattern selection area data in which production pattern selection areas corresponding to the production patterns are stored for each winning combination,
The production control means includes
An effect pattern lottery random value for selecting an effect pattern to be output using the notification means and the effect pattern data table are collated to select an effect pattern;
Outputting suggestion information that suggests the winning combination determined corresponding to the selected production pattern and the winning combination to the notification means;
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above-described invention, the effect pattern data table includes effect pattern data in which a predetermined number of different effect patterns are stored, and an effect pattern selection region in which an effect pattern selection region corresponding to each effect pattern is stored for each winning combination. The effect control means outputs the suggestion information suggesting the winning combination determined corresponding to the selected effect pattern and the winning combination to the notifying unit, so that the effect pattern data is determined according to the winning combination. The production pattern selected from the table and the suggestion information already determined corresponding to the winning combination can be individually selected. Therefore, even in the case of using a plurality of data at the same time, it is possible to set and input data so that the data can be individually extracted without extracting all the data from a single data table. In the production pattern data table, it is possible to set suggestion information that suggests a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the data intended by the game machine designer Setting input is possible, and input errors can be reduced as much as possible.

  In addition, the production control means collates the production pattern lottery random value with the production pattern data table and selects the production pattern, so that the production variation is widened and the player's interest and expectation for the production is enhanced. Can be made.

  Here, the “combination” is a “special combination” that can be transferred to a “general combination” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a “special game” that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player. And “re-game” in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium. “Special game” means a game in which a game is advantageously advanced when a special symbol is won by a combination lottery means and a predetermined symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and won by a reel control unit. Say.

  The “special role” includes a “first special role” that can be transferred to a “first special game” in which a game in which a predetermined role is selected with a high probability in a lottery is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition, A “second special role” that can be shifted to a “second special game” in which at least one of the games corresponding to the first special game can be played is included. The “first special combination” is a combination that is transferred to the first special game that is one of the special games, and is a combination called a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as an RB combination). In the “first special game”, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with 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 special games, and is a combination called a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The “second special game” is a game in which at least one of a general game and a game corresponding to the first special game can be performed until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached.

  Further, “predetermined symbols stop” includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for all reels, and also includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for some reels. In addition, the predetermined symbol can be set to the same symbol for all the reels, or a different symbol can be set for each reel. On the other hand, “the predetermined symbol does not stop” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “predetermined symbol stops” is not satisfied. Therefore, for example, even when a predetermined symbol does not stop on some of the required reels, the “predetermined symbol does not stop”. Of course, even when the predetermined symbol does not stop on all the reels that are required, “the predetermined symbol does not stop”.

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

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, it is preferable that the suggestion information is uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination when the gaming state is not winning the special combination.

  According to the above-described invention, the suggestion information is uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination when the gaming state is not won for the special role, that is, in the normal general gaming state. Since there is a one-to-one correspondence between the winning information and the suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination, it is possible to reduce input errors for the suggestion information setting input as much as possible. Furthermore, since there is no need to perform a lottery process for selecting suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination, it is possible to simplify the process of selecting the suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination and reduce the load of the data search process. The data processing speed can also be increased.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, the storage means is a winning information composed of suggestion information data in which suggestion information is stored and suggestion information selection area data in which suggestion information selection areas corresponding to the respective suggestion information are stored for each winning combination. The presentation control means includes a suggestion information data table, and the presentation control means selects the suggestion information by comparing the suggestion information lottery random value for selecting the suggestion information to be output using the notification means and the winning combination suggestion information data table. It is also preferable to output the selected effect pattern and suggestion information to the notification means.

  According to the above-described invention, the storage means is a winning combination consisting of suggestion information data in which suggestion information is stored and suggestion information selection region data in which suggestion information selection regions corresponding to the respective suggestion information are stored for each winning combination. Since the suggestion information data table is included, according to the winning combination, the effect pattern selected from the effect pattern data table and the suggestion information selected from the winning combination suggestion information data table can be individually selected. Therefore, even in the case of using a plurality of data at the same time, it is possible to set and input data so that the data can be individually extracted without extracting all the data from a single data table. Can be set in the effect pattern data table and the suggestion information can be set in the winning combination suggestion information data table, allowing the data setting input intended by the designer of the gaming machine to be reduced, and input errors can be reduced as much as possible. be able to.

  Furthermore, the production control means selects the suggestion information by collating the suggestion information lottery random value and the winning combination suggestion information data table, so that variations in the production of the suggestion information are widened, and the player's interest in the game by the production And the expectation can be raised.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, the suggestion information is preferably color information suggesting a winning combination.

  According to the above-described invention, since the suggestion information is color information suggesting a winning combination, the player is visually notified of the suggestion information by a notification means such as an image display device or a display lamp. The suggestion information is easily recognized. Therefore, the player's interest and expectation for the game can be further enhanced by the effect based on the suggestion information.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the effect pattern data in the effect pattern data table preferably includes an effect pattern that does not output an effect using the notification means.

  According to the above-described invention, even if the winning combination is won, the player who has recognized that the winning combination has not won the winning combination by the effect pattern that does not output the effect using the notification means wins the winning combination. Thus, unexpected excitement can be generated in the player, and game content can be further included in the game. As a result, the player's interest and freshness for games that tend to be monotonous can be continued for a long time.

  According to the above-described invention, the effect pattern data table includes effect pattern data in which a predetermined number of different effect patterns are stored, and an effect pattern selection region in which an effect pattern selection region corresponding to each effect pattern is stored for each winning combination. The effect control means outputs the suggestion information suggesting the winning combination determined corresponding to the selected effect pattern and the winning combination to the notifying unit, so that the effect pattern data is determined according to the winning combination. The production pattern selected from the table and the suggestion information already determined corresponding to the winning combination can be individually selected. Therefore, even in the case of using a plurality of data at the same time, it is possible to set and input data so that the data can be individually extracted without extracting all the data from a single data table. In the production pattern data table, it is possible to set suggestion information that suggests a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the data intended by the game machine designer Setting input is possible, and input errors can be reduced as much as possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. For example, 21 symbols are arranged at regular intervals on each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of these reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all the three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moves from top to bottom.

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

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

  When the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player is effective. When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52C, the middle reel 40C stops, and the player pushes the stop switch 52R. When the moving operation is performed, the right reel 40R stops.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R are stopped, the three reels 40L, 40L, Each of 40C or 40R is controlled to stop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The reel control means 420 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted by operating the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch. By receiving a stop switch operation signal transmitted by operating 52L, 52C, and 52R, control related to reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed. The control process by the reel control means 420 is shown in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 7).

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

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 is provided with effect control means 510 and storage means 540 in which a data table is stored. The effect control means 510 includes a role winning signal reception determination means 520, a first effect random number acquisition means 522, an effect pattern selection means 524, a second effect random value acquisition means 526, an suggestion information selection means 528, An effect control means 510 including an image control means 530, a lamp control means 532, and a sound output control means 534 is provided. The storage unit 540 stores an effect pattern data table 542 and a winning combination suggestion information data table 544.

  Here, the production pattern data table 542 includes production pattern data in which a predetermined number of different production patterns are stored, and production pattern selection area data in which production pattern selection areas corresponding to the production patterns are stored for each winning combination. The winning combination suggestion information data table 544 is composed of suggestion information data storing suggestion information and suggestion information selection area data storing suggestion information selection areas corresponding to the suggestion information for each winning combination. ing.

  The winning combination signal reception determining unit 520 determines whether or not a winning signal corresponding to the winning combination is received by the winning lottery unit 410 of the main control circuit 100, and determines that the winning signal of any combination is received. When the effect control process starts.

  The first effect random value acquisition means 522 acquires the effect pattern lottery random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) as the first effect random value, and the effect pattern selection means 524 Based on the winning combination by the winning lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100, using the effect pattern data table 542 stored in the storage means 540, the first effect random value becomes the effect pattern selection area of the effect pattern data table. A production pattern is selected by collating.

  The second effect random value acquisition means 526 acquires a suggestion information lottery random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) as a second effect random value, and the suggestion information selection means 528 Based on the numerical value and the winning combination by the winning lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100, the suggestion information data table 624 stored in the storage means 540 is used to indicate the second effect random value as the suggestion information in the winning combination suggestion information data table. Suggestion information is selected by collating with a selection area.

  When the suggestion information is uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination, the first effect random value acquisition unit 522 and the effect pattern are not used regardless of the second effect random number acquisition unit 526 and the suggestion information selection unit 528. At the same time as selecting an effect pattern based on the selection means 524, it is possible to select suggestion information uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination.

  Then, the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection unit 524 and the suggestion information selection unit 528 and the effect based on the suggestion information are output using the notification unit 610. Specifically, the image control means 530 reads the image data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the display driving device 220, and sends it to the image display device 70 of the notification means 610. A predetermined image can be displayed. The lamp control means 532 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the lamp driving circuit 218, and lights the display lamp 90 in the notification means 610. be able to. The sound output control means 534 reads out the sound data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the sound output drive circuit 222, and outputs the sound data from the sound output device 64 of the notification means 610. A predetermined sound can be emitted. The display driving device 220, the lamp driving circuit 218, and the sound output driving circuit 222 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied. The CPU 106 identifies a number representing a symbol display position from the supplied rotation angle position, and determines a symbol combination displayed on each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

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

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

  A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores initial data for executing a lamp driving circuit 218, a display driving device 220, a sound output driving circuit 222, and a control program, which will be described later. For example, various image data to be displayed on the display device 70, lighting pattern data of the display lamp 90, and sound data to be emitted from the sound output device 64 are also stored. Further, the ROM 208 also stores an effect pattern data table 542 for selecting an effect pattern and a winning combination suggestion information data table 544 for selecting suggestion information suggesting a winning combination.

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

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

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

<< Description of control processing >>
<Description of Control Processing of Slot Machine 10>
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the control unit of the slot machine 10 described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts. FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 6 to 9 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine. FIG. 6 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. FIG. 7 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. FIG. 8 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. FIG. 9 shows a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off process subroutine.

  FIG. 10 shows a suggestion information lottery effect control processing subroutine performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 when the suggestion information is selected by lottery. FIG. 11 shows an effect pattern extraction process subroutine which is a part of the suggestion information lottery effect control process subroutine, and FIG. 12 shows an suggestion information extraction process subroutine which is a part of the suggestion information lottery effect control process subroutine.

  On the other hand, FIG. 13 shows the suggestion information non-lottery effect control process performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 without the suggestion information being uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination and selecting the suggestion information by lottery. Indicates a subroutine. The effect pattern extraction process subroutine of FIG. 11 is commonly used in the suggestion information lottery effect control process subroutine (FIG. 10) and the suggestion information non-lottery effect control process subroutine (FIG. 13).

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

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

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). Note that the processing for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S69 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9, for example, as will be described later.

  When it is determined that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), it is determined whether or not the player has operated any of the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, or the maximum bet switch 36, and then the bet Based on the signal generated by operating the switch, 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. Further, when there is a credited game medium, it is determined whether or not a bet operation signal transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34, or 36 is received. The bet number is detected from the bet operation signal, and the detected bet number is stored as a new bet number in the RAM 110 regardless of whether the game medium is inserted or the credited game medium is used, and the credited game medium is used. At the same time, a process of subtracting the number of detected bets from the number of credits of the game medium is performed. In step S11, after determining the set bet number, the process proceeds to step S13.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the setting of the re-gaming state is canceled (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S13. As a result, it is possible to perform a game again by performing the same processing as when the game medium is automatically inserted without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. Further, since the bet number stored in the RAM 110 is used as the bet number in the re-game, the bet number of the game when the re-game player is won is used according to the bet number in the game performed immediately before.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step 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 is turned on (YES), a start switch operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200, and the process proceeds to step S14. Here, the start switch operation signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the start switch 50 is operated, and the effect of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the start switch operation signal. The control means 510 determines that the start switch has been operated.

  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 winning lottery processing subroutine (step S14), based on the winning lottery result, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) for performing control processing relating to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are rotated is performed. It is. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 420, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off processing subroutine (step 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) of paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning combination is performed based on the results of the winning lottery and winning symbol determination. In this payout process, it is possible to actually pay out game media from the game media payout outlet 62, but instead of paying out, it is also possible to credit a predetermined number of game media. The unit game is completed by the above control process. Then, by repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of unit games.

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

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

  In the RB lottery table, a general combination with symbol numbers 1 and 2 and a deviation of symbol number 3 are set. For example, in the case of general combination 1, the symbols of bells on the first, second and third reels are set. It is set to win a prize when it is complete. Here, since the probability that the general combination 1 wins is set to a very high value of 1 / 1.03, the possibility of winning the general combination 1 is very high during the RB game. . On the contrary, the probability of loss is set as low as about 1 / 59.11.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the RB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S23). If it is determined in step S23 that the BB game is being played (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S24). Here, FIG. 15 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol number 1, a general combination of symbol numbers 2 to 3, and a deviation of symbol number 4 are set. Here, in comparison with the BB non-operating general lottery table (FIG. 16), the BB operating lottery table is set to have no BB combination and re-game combination.

  The RB combination with symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/4 and the BAR symbols are aligned on all reels of the first to third reels. In the BB non-operating general lottery table (FIG. 16), 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 higher than that in the normal general game. It is set very high. Further, the general combination 1 with the symbol number 2 is set to win if the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 20.0 and all three reels have the same bell symbol. The general combination 2 with the symbol number 3 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 81.9 and the three reels have the same watermelon symbol.

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

  The BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in a normal general game 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 the symbol number Three to four general combinations, a re-game combination of symbol number 5, and a losing of symbol number 6 are set, and the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to 1 / 7.3. Furthermore, for the BB combination of symbol number 1, in addition to the setting of the winning probability and symbol combination in the combination lottery, a maximum payout number of 451 is set as an end condition.

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

  Then, as a determination result, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S27). When it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to ON (step S28), and the RB combination selection signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 (step S29). Then, after transmitting the RB winning combination signal, the process proceeds to step S30. Here, the RB combination winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the RB combination is won by the combination lottery, and is the signal of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the RB combination winning signal. In the effect control means 510, it is determined that the RB combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S31). If it is determined in step S31 that the BB combination has been won (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S32), and a BB combination selection signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200 (step S31). S33). And after transmitting a BB winning combination signal, it progresses to step S30. Here, the BB role winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the BB role is won by the lottery in a normal game that is not in the BB game. The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the winning signal determines that the BB combination has been won.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 has been won (step S34). When it is determined that the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S35), and the corresponding general combination selection signal is sent to the effect control means of the sub-control circuit 200. It transmits to 510 (step S36). Then, after transmitting any of the general combination winning signals, the process proceeds to step S30. Here, the general combination 1 winning signal (general combination 2 winning signal) means that in the normal general game that is not in the BB game, when the general combination 1 (general combination 2) is won by the combination lottery, the main control circuit 100 A signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 and won the general role 1 (general role 2) in the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the general role 1 winning signal (general role 2 winning signal). This is to discriminate.

  Next, when it is determined in step S34 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S37). If it is determined in step S37 that the re-game player has been won (YES), the re-game flag is set on (step S38), and the re-game player win signal is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200. (Step S39). And after transmitting a re-game combination winning signal, it progresses to step S30. Here, the re-game combination winning signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when a re-play game combination is won by a combination lottery in a normal game that is not in the BB game. The effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the re-game combination winning signal determines that the re-game combination has been won. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S37 that the re-game player has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

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

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S14) is completed, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is then performed. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

  When it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S43). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S44). If it is determined that the rotation of the reel has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S44 is repeated. As a result, the reel stop control as the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S45 to S47). The “reel stop signal” is a signal transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. For example, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed, a first reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80L that rotates the first reel 40L is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed, a second reel stop signal is transmitted, and the stop control of the motor 80C for rotating the second reel 40C is performed, so that the third reel is stopped. When the stop switch 52R is pushed, a third reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80R that rotates the third reel 40R is performed.

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

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

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

<Description of flag off processing subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S16) is performed. FIG. 8 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. The flag-off process will be described using the flag-off process subroutine of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not an RB game is in progress (step S51). When it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game process (step S52) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the “RB game process” is a process for a game using the RB lottery table (FIG. 14) until the number of wins or the number of RB games during the RB game reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the general combination 1 is set to be very high as 1 / 1.03, the possibility of winning the general combination 1 is very high during the RB game. An advantageous game can be played.

  Next, when it is determined in step S51 that the RB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S53). When it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S54) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the “BB game process” is a process for a game using the BB action lottery table (FIG. 15) until the BB game end condition (maximum payout game medium number) is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the RB role is set to be very high as 1 / 4.0, the possibility of winning the RB role that can be transferred to the RB game is very high, and the RB role is won. By winning a prize, the player can play an advantageous game.

  Further, when it is determined in step S53 that the BB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S55). When it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination process subroutine (step S56) described later is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag-off process subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the flag-off process subroutine (FIG. 8), a detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine (step S56) that is executed when it is determined that there is a winning combination in step S55 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 8, the winning combination processing subroutine is executed only when the RB game is not being played and the BB game is not being played.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S60). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination has been won (step S61).

  If it is determined in step S61 that the RB combination has been won (YES), the RB flag is set to off (step S62), the RB gaming state is set, and the combination selection processing 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 S61 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S63). If it is determined in step S63 that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF (step S64), the BB gaming state is set, and the combination winning time processing subroutine is terminated. By setting the BB game state, the BB game is started from the next game, and is determined as the BB game.

  When it is determined in step S63 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 is won (step S65). If it is determined in step S65 that the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag, that is, the general combination 1 flag or the general combination 2 flag is set to OFF (step S66). ), The process subroutine at the time of winning a role is terminated.

  In step S65, when it is determined that the general combination 1 and the general combination 2 are not won (NO), it is determined whether or not the re-playing combination is won (step S67). In step S67, when it is determined that the re-playing combination is won (YES), the re-playing flag is set to off (step S68), the re-playing state is set, and the winning combination processing subroutine is completed.

  Also, if it is determined in step S67 that the re-playing role has not been won (NO), if the winning role is any of the general roles, the general game flag is not turned on for the next game and is turned off. In order to set, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a general combination 1 or a general combination 2 (step S69). Note that the case where the winning combination is a re-playing combination is not considered because the symbols on the reels are arranged so that the re-playing combination can be won when winning the re-playing combination. If it is determined in step S69 that the winning combination is the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 (YES), the corresponding general combination flag, that is, the general combination 1 flag or the general combination 2 flag is set to OFF (step S70). ), The process subroutine at the time of winning a role is terminated. If it is determined in step S69 that the winning combination is not any general combination (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIG. 9 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the flag-off process subroutine of step S16 is terminated, the payout process of step S17 is terminated, and this main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from when the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

<< Explanation of production control process >>
In the following, in the ordinary general game that is not in the BB game, when the RB role, the BB role, the general role 1 and the general role 2 as the general role, or the re-playing role is won by the role lottery, the sub-control circuit 200 An effect control process performed by the effect control means 510 will be described. As 1st Embodiment, suggestion information which selects suggestion information by lottery using the production pattern data table (FIG. 17) and winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18) memorize | stored in the memory | storage means 540 of the sub-control circuit 200 The lottery effect control process will be described with reference to FIGS. Further, as the second embodiment, the suggestion information corresponds to the winning combinations that can be won by the lottery drawing means 410 using the effect pattern data table (FIG. 17) stored in the storage means 540 of the sub-control circuit 200. The suggestion information non-lottery effect control process when uniquely determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 13.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a suggestion information lottery effect control processing subroutine performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 11 shows an effect pattern extraction process subroutine that is a part of the suggestion information lottery effect control process subroutine, and FIG. 12 shows an suggestion information extraction process subroutine. Further, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a suggestion information non-lottery effect control processing subroutine performed by the effect control means 510 of the sub-control circuit 200.

<Conventional production control processing>
Prior to describing the embodiment of the present invention, a conventional effect number selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 shows a conventional effect data table. The contents of the conventional effect data table shown in FIG. 19 are the same as the contents of the data tables shown in FIGS. 17 to 18 described later, and the effect number, the effect pattern corresponding to the effect number, and the winning combination are shown. This is a data table for storing effects composed of suggested color information and the numbers of winning combinations corresponding to the effect numbers, and the effect numbers are stored in ascending order.

  Here, the “numerical value” is a value used to calculate the lottery probability of the pattern number (FIG. 17), suggestion information number (FIG. 18), and effect number (FIG. 19) stored in each data table. Then, the number corresponding to the number such as the pattern number of the data table corresponding to each role is divided by the total number obtained by adding the numbers corresponding to all the numbers stored in the data table. The obtained value is a numerical value that is the lottery probability of each number. Therefore, based on the lottery probabilities determined for each number, using the region represented by the number and the random number value, the production pattern (FIG. 17), the suggestion information (FIG. 18), the production pattern and the suggestion information are included. An effect (FIG. 19) can be selected.

  The effects stored in the effect data table of FIG. 19 correspond to the respective effect numbers, “effect patterns” using “letters”, “bicycles” and “cars”, “yellow” and “green”. As a data that is integrated with “indication information” that suggests a winning combination based on color information such as “blue” or “blue”, one effect can be output. In addition, when general combination 1 is won, “yellow” which is suggestion information indicating that general combination 1 of symbol number 3 in the general lottery table (FIG. 16) when BB is not operating is selected, general combination 2 is selected. If the BB is not activated, if the general role 3 wins the "green" which is suggestion information that the general role 2 of symbol number 4 in the general lottery table (Fig. 16) when BB is not activated, the BB is not activated An effect using “blue”, which is suggestion information suggesting that the re-gamer with symbol number 5 in the general lottery table (FIG. 16) has been won, is performed. Therefore, for example, when the selected production number is production number 1, “letter (yellow)”, that is, the production using the yellow letter is output to the display device, so that the production pattern “letter” is used. Then, the player can recognize that the player has won a certain role, and the player can recognize that the player has won the general role 1 by using “yellow” which is the suggestion information.

  In the case of the production number 4, the production of winning the BB role or the RB role and using the “rainbow color” as suggestion information is output, but even if the special role is won, the production numbers 1 to 3 and 5 The data table is set so that effects using colors such as “yellow”, “green”, and “blue” can be output. In the case of the production number 11, even if any general combination is won, the production is not performed.

  Therefore, the player wins the general role 1 when the effect using “yellow” is performed according to the suggestion information used for the output effect, and the effect using “green” is performed. Recognizes that it is suggested that the re-playing role is won when the general role 2 is won and the performance using “blue” is performed. Also, when an effect using “rainbow color” is output, the suggestion information is set to rainbow color in effect number 4, indicating that it was suggested that the special role of the RB role or the BB role was won. recognize.

  Since all the production numbers are arranged in ascending order, the data string of production numbers can be deleted in order to save the storage capacity for the production data table of FIG.

  In the conventional effect control process, first, in order to select a numeric data string corresponding to the winning combination in the main control circuit 100, any one of the BB winning selection signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200, etc. Using the winning signal corresponding to the winning combination, a numeric data string corresponding to the winning combination in the effect data table (FIG. 19) is read.

  Next, the production lottery random value used for the lottery of the production to be output is generated, acquired as the production lottery random value, and the numbers corresponding to the production numbers arranged in ascending order are added in order, and the numeric value is added. It is determined whether or not the numerical value is less than the production lottery value. When it is determined that the effect lottery random number value is less than the numerical value to which the numerical value is added, the determination process is ended, and the effect data corresponding to the determined effect number is selected, and the effect is generated using the notification means. Is output.

  However, the production corresponding to the production number in FIG. 19 includes color information that suggests a winning role such as “yellow”, “green”, “blue”, etc. in the production of “letter”, “bicycle”, “car”, etc. Since it is added, it has an enormous number of effects (numbers). Therefore, in the conventional effect data table, if the data setting input of the numerical value is incorrect, for example, if the winning combination is the general combination 1, "yellow" must be output as suggestion information. When a positive number is set and input as the number of stage number 2 or stage number 3 that is 1, an input error may occur in which data setting is input so that “green” or “blue” can be output as suggestion information. It was.

<First Embodiment>
The suggestion information lottery effect control process according to the first embodiment of the present invention is divided into two data tables, an effect pattern data table (FIG. 17) and a winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18), and FIGS. It explains using. The effect control process according to the first embodiment selects the suggestion information by lottery using the winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18).

(Judgment of receiving the winning signal)
First, in order to select the numeric data string of the effect pattern data table (FIG. 17) corresponding to the winning combination in the main control circuit 100, when the winning combination signal reception determination means 520 wins any of the winning combinations, It is determined whether or not an RB winning combination signal, a BB winning combination signal, a general winning combination 1 winning signal, a general winning combination 2 winning signal, or a replay winning combination winning signal transmitted from the control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is received. If it is determined that the combination has been won, the numeric data string corresponding to the winning combination is read.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the RB role winning signal, the BB role winning signal, the general role 1 winning signal, the general role 2 winning signal, and the re-playing role winning signal is received (steps S71 to S71). Step S74). When it is determined that any signal has been received (YES), an effect pattern extraction process is performed (step S75), and after selecting an effect pattern, the process proceeds to step S76. If it is determined in steps S71 to S74 that none of the signals have been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

(Direction pattern extraction process)
The effect pattern extraction process of step S75 is demonstrated using the effect pattern extraction process subroutine of FIG.

  First, an effect pattern data table (FIG. 17) used for selecting an effect pattern is read (step S81) and corresponds to a winning signal of any winning combination determined to be received by the winning signal reception determining means 520. Read the numeric data string. And in order to select an effect pattern, the 1st effect random value acquisition means 522 acquires the 1st lottery random value represented by 0-255 (Step S82), and uses the 1st lottery random value to produce an effect pattern. Select.

  Specifically, a pattern lottery value in which a pattern number variable used for selecting a pattern number corresponding to an effect pattern and a number stored in a number data string corresponding to a winning combination are added in a predetermined order. Are initialized (step S83).

  Next, the pattern number variable is counted (step S84), and in the effect pattern data table (FIG. 17), the “first numerical value (which is the numerical value of the numerical data string corresponding to the pattern number that is the pattern number variable” “Pattern number variable)” is read out, and “first number (pattern number variable)” is added to the already obtained pattern lottery value, and a new pattern lottery value is set (step S85).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first lottery random number value is less than the pattern lottery value (step S86). If it is determined in step S86 that the first lottery random value is less than the pattern lottery value (YES), the value of the pattern number variable used in the calculation in step S87 is selected as the pattern number, and the effect corresponding to the pattern number is selected. A pattern is extracted (step S87), and the effect pattern extraction processing subroutine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S86 that the first lottery random value is not less than the pattern lottery value (NO), that is, the first lottery random value is greater than or equal to the pattern lottery value, the process returns to step S84 and the first lottery randomness is determined. The processes in steps S84 to S86 are repeated until the numerical value is less than the pattern lottery value.

  Then, after the effect pattern extraction process (step S75) ends, it is determined whether or not the determined effect pattern is a color notification effect (step S76). As shown in the effect pattern data table (FIG. 17), the effect pattern has a color notification effect such as “letter”, “bicycle”, and “car” effect patterns, and no other color notification effects. There are cases. In the case of an effect pattern having a color announcement effect, suggestion information as color information stored in the winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18) is extracted, and the already selected effect pattern and suggestion information are extracted from the image display device 70. And display lamp 90 for output. Here, since the suggestion information in the present embodiment is color information such as “yellow” indicating the winning combination, in order to visually notify the player of the suggestion information by the image display device 70, the display lamp 90, or the like. , It is difficult for players to overlook the suggested information. Therefore, the player's interest and expectation for the game can be further enhanced by the effect based on the suggestion information.

  If it is determined in step S76 that there is a color announcement effect (YES), suggestion information extraction processing is performed (step S77), and the suggestion information determined in the suggestion information extraction processing (step S77) and the effect pattern extraction processing ( The effect pattern determined in step S75) is output as an effect (step S78), and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step 76 that there is no color notification effect (NO), the effect pattern without the color notification determined in the effect pattern extraction process (step S75) is output as an effect (step S78). Exit the subroutine.

  As a result, even if the winning combination is won, a player who has recognized that he has not won the winning combination will be surprised by the winning pattern. The excitement by sex can be generated, and the game content can be further included in the game. As a result, the player's interest and freshness for games that tend to be monotonous can be continued for a long time.

(Suggested information extraction process)
Below, the suggestion information extraction process which selects suggestion information using a 2nd lottery random number value is demonstrated using the suggestion information extraction process subroutine shown in FIG.

  First, the winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18) used for selecting the suggestion information is read (step S91), and the winning signal of any winning combination determined to be received by the winning combination signal reception determining unit 520 is obtained. The numeric data string corresponding to is read. And in order to select suggestion information, the 2nd production random value acquisition means 526 acquires the 2nd lottery random value represented by 0-255 (Step S92), and suggests information using the 2nd lottery random value. Select.

  Specifically, the suggestion information number variable used for selecting the suggestion information number corresponding to the suggestion information and the number stored in the number data string corresponding to the winning combination are added in a predetermined order. The information lottery value is initialized (step S93).

  Next, the suggestion information number variable is counted (step S94), and in the winning combination suggestion information lottery data table (FIG. 18), it is a number in the numerical data string corresponding to the suggestion information number that is the suggestion information number variable. "Second number (suggested information number variable)" is read, "second number (suggested information number variable)" is added to the already obtained suggested information lottery value, and a new suggested information lottery value is set. (Step S95).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second lottery random number value is less than the suggestion information lottery value (step S96). When it is determined in step S96 that the second lottery random value is less than the suggestion information lottery value (YES), the value of the suggestion information number variable used in the calculation in step S95 is selected as the suggestion information number, and the suggestion information number Suggestion information corresponding to is extracted (step S97), and the suggestion information extraction processing subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S96 that the second lottery random value is not less than the suggestion information lottery value (NO), that is, the second lottery random value is greater than or equal to the suggestion information lottery value, the process returns to step S94, The processes in steps S94 to S96 are repeated until the lottery random number value is less than the suggestion information lottery value.

  Therefore, in correspondence with the winning combination, the effect pattern selected from the effect pattern data table and the suggestion information selected from the winning combination suggestion information data table can be individually selected. As a result, even in the case where a plurality of data are used at the same time, it is possible to set and input data so that the data can be extracted individually without extracting all the data from a single data table. The effect pattern corresponding to the role can be input to the effect pattern data table, the suggestion information can be input to the winning role suggestion information data table, and the data setting input intended by the designer of the gaming machine can be independently made, and input errors can be reduced as much as possible. be able to.

  Furthermore, by comparing the suggestion information lottery random value with the winning combination suggestion information data table and selecting the suggestion information, the variation of the effect related to the suggestion information spreads, and the player's interest and expectation for the game by the effect increase. Can be made.

<Second Embodiment>
The suggestion information non-lottery effect control process according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to an effect pattern data table (FIG. 17) and FIG. Unlike the effect control process according to the first embodiment, the effect control process according to the second embodiment does not select suggestion information by lottery using the winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18), but the general combination 1 When the general combination 2 or the re-playing combination is won, the effect control process is performed using the suggestion information uniquely determined for the winning combination. Specifically, information indicating “yellow” is output as an effect when winning the general combination 1, “green” when winning the general combination 2, and “blue” when winning as a replaying combination.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when winning a special role, that is, when winning a general role 1, a general role 2 or a replaying role, it is suggested using the suggestion information uniquely determined for the winning role Information non-lottery effect control processing is performed.

(Judgment of receiving the winning signal)
First, an RB role winning signal, a BB role winning signal, a general role 1 winning signal, a general role 2 winning signal, or a re-playing role winning sent from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the role winning signal reception determination means 520. It is determined whether or not a signal has been received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an RB combination winning signal has been received (step S101). If it is determined in step S101 that the RB winning combination signal has been received (YES), the suggestion information non-lottery effect control process is not performed, and thus this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S101 that an RB winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether a BB winning signal has been received (step S102). If it is determined in step S102 that the BB combination winning signal has been received (YES), the suggestion information non-lottery effect control process is not performed, and thus this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the BB combination winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1 winning signal has been received (step S103). In step S103, when it is determined that the general combination 1 winning signal has been received (YES), an effect pattern extraction process is performed (step S104), and the suggestion information is uniquely determined for the general combination 1 that is the winning combination. “Yellow” is extracted as suggestion information (step S105). Then, an effect using the determined effect pattern and suggestion information (“yellow”) is output (step S106), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S103 that the general combination 1 winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 2 winning signal has been received (step S107). In step S107, when it is determined that the general combination 2 winning signal has been received (YES), effect pattern extraction processing is performed (step S108), and the suggestion information is uniquely determined for the general combination 2 that is the winning combination. “Green” is extracted as suggestion information (step S109). Then, an effect using the determined effect pattern and suggestion information (“green”) is output (step S106), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S107 that the general combination 2 winning signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the re-game combination winning signal has been received (step S110). In step S110, when it is determined that the re-gamer winning signal has been received (YES), an effect pattern extraction process is performed (step S111), and the suggestion information is uniquely determined for the re-gamer who is the winning player. “Blue” is extracted as suggestion information (step S112). Then, an effect using the determined effect pattern and suggestion information ("blue") is output (step S106), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S110 that the re-game combination winning signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  As a result, the suggestion information is uniquely determined according to the winning combination in the gaming state that is not won for the special role, that is, in the normal general gaming state. Since the suggestion information corresponding to the combination has a one-to-one correspondence, it is possible to reduce input errors to the suggestion information setting input as much as possible. Furthermore, since there is no need to perform a lottery process for selecting suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination, it is possible to simplify the process of selecting the suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination and reduce the load of the data search process. The data processing speed can also be increased.

  In addition, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, it can also change so that another presentation control process may be performed. For example, when the winning signal of the general combination 1, the general combination 2 or the replaying combination is received, the suggestion information non-lottery effect control process (FIG. 13) using the suggestion information corresponding to the winning combination one-to-one. When the winning signal of the general combination 1, the general combination 2 and the re-playing combination is not received, the suggestion information is extracted using the winning combination suggestion information data table (FIG. 18) in which the numbers are stored. It is also possible to change to perform the information lottery effect control process (FIGS. 10 to 12). By this change, the variation of the game is further expanded, and it is possible to increase the interest and expectation of the game by the player.

  According to the above embodiment, the effect pattern data table includes the effect pattern data in which a predetermined number of different effect patterns are stored, and the number data in which the number corresponding to each effect pattern is stored for each winning combination. The effect control means outputs the suggestion information suggesting the winning combination determined corresponding to the selected effect pattern and the winning combination to the notifying unit, and selects from the effect pattern data table according to the winning combination. The produced effect pattern and the suggestion information already determined corresponding to the winning combination can be individually selected. Therefore, even in the case of using a plurality of data at the same time, it is possible to set and input data so that the data can be individually extracted without extracting all the data from a single data table. In the production pattern data table, it is possible to set suggestion information that suggests a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the data intended by the game machine designer Setting input is possible, and input errors can be reduced as much as possible.

  In addition, the production control means collates the production pattern lottery random value with the production pattern data table and selects the production pattern, so that the production variation is widened and the player's interest and expectation for the production is enhanced. Can be made.

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

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit 100 for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit 200 for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine which performs control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the flag-off process subroutine which shows the control process after a symbol stops by the subroutine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion information lottery effect control processing subroutine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern extraction process subroutine which is a part of effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion information extraction process subroutine which is a part of effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion information non-lottery effect control processing subroutine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of an effect pattern data table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a winning combination suggestion information data table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the conventional production data table.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch 52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch 64 Sound output device 70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 90 Display lamp 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub control Circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 320 Bet means 410 Role lottery means 420 Reel control means 430 Game control means 432 Special game control means 510 Effect control means 520 Function selection signal reception determination means 522 First effect random value acquisition means 524 Effect pattern Selection means 526 Second effect random value acquisition means 528 Suggestion information selection means 530 Image control means 532 Lamp control means 534 Sound output control means 540 Storage means 542 Effect pattern data Buru 544 winning suggested information data table 610 informing means

Claims (5)

A slot machine capable of performing a unit game until processing based on a result of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operation means having a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
A role lottery means for drawing a role from among roles including special roles,
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
A special game control means for executing a special game that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the selected special role;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Storage means for storing an effect pattern data table;
Including
The effect pattern data table includes effect pattern data in which a predetermined number of different effect patterns are stored, and effect pattern selection area data in which an effect pattern selection area corresponding to each of the effect patterns is stored for each winning combination,
The production control means includes
An effect pattern lottery random value for selecting an effect pattern to be output using the notification means and the effect pattern data table are collated to select an effect pattern;
Outputting suggestion information that suggests the winning combination determined corresponding to the selected production pattern and the winning combination to the notification means;
A slot machine characterized by that. The suggestion information is uniquely determined corresponding to the winning combination when the gaming state is not winning the special combination.
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The storage means includes winning information suggestion information data including the suggestion information data in which the suggestion information is stored and suggestion information selection region data in which suggestion information selection regions corresponding to the suggestion information are stored for each winning combination. Including tables,
The production control means includes
The suggestion information lottery random value for selecting the suggestion information to be output using the notification means and the winning combination suggestion information data table are collated to select the suggestion information,
Outputting the selected production pattern and suggestion information to the notification means;
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The suggestion information is color information suggesting the winning combination,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The effect pattern data of the effect pattern data table includes an effect pattern that does not output an effect using the notification means,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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