JP2008178484A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which enables a player to fully enjoy images of an executed performance regardless of the operation input of the player or the progress of a game and can enhance and keep player's interest in performances and games. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine capable of repeatedly executing the game in which the process of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels where a plurality of patterns is displayed is performed once includes: symbol pattern drawing means; a reel control means; winning processing control means; performance elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time of the performance; and performance control means for controlling the performance on the basis of performance time. The performance control means continuously executes the performance with the prescribed performance time (called "continuous performance" hereinafter) regardless of the operation input of a player or the reception of information signals transmitted on the basis of the progress state of the game until it is determined that the prescribed performance time has elapsed by the performance elapsed time monitoring means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that rotates a reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed based on a player's operation, stops the game, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stop, and particularly relates to a player's operation. The present invention relates to a slot machine that displays effect images.

  A slot machine that determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stoppage when a player inserts a game medium, rotates a plurality of reels on which symbols are displayed based on the player's operation, and stops the game. It is widely used as one of these. This slot machine is usually provided with operation means including a start switch and a stop switch. When the player operates the start switch, the reels are controlled to rotate, and when the player operates the stop switch, Control is performed to stop the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Also, a slot machine is widely used in which an effect image is displayed on a display device together with a game in which a reel is rotated to stop, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In such a slot machine, a new effect image is displayed each time a stop switch is operated in order to increase the game's preference by associating the player's operation input with the effect image to be displayed. A slot machine set to is proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1.)
JP 2001-120715 A

  The slot machine proposed in Patent Document 1 is set to display a new effect image every time the stop switch is operated. However, when the stop switch is operated during the display of the scheduled effect image, the display of the scheduled effect image is interrupted and the next effect image is displayed. In this case, if the player operates each stop switch at a short interval, the game ends before the content of the effect image is transmitted to the player, and the player can enjoy the content of the effect image. However, as the game continues, the player's performance and interest in the game may decrease.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, and to fully enjoy the performance performed by the player regardless of the player's operation input and the progress of the game, The object is to provide a slot machine that can raise interest and sustain.

  In order to achieve the above object, the slot machine according to the present invention is a slot machine capable of repeatedly performing a game in which a process of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is performed once. Then, after the role lottery means for determining at least one role from among the plurality of roles in the role lottery and the plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed are rotated according to the result of the role lottery. A reel control means for controlling the stop of the reel, and a flag is set when a predetermined winning combination is won in the winning lottery, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is stopped with the flag being set. When it is determined that a prize has been won, a winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the winning combination, an effect elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time of the effect, and an effect for controlling the effect based on the effect time The effect control means includes an effect having a predetermined effect time (hereinafter referred to as “continuation effect”) regardless of reception of an information signal transmitted based on a player's operation input or a progress state of the game. It is conceivable to continue the operation until the predetermined effect time has passed by the effect elapsed time monitoring means.

In the slot machine of the present embodiment, usually, a game medium is inserted, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed are rotated and stopped, and a winning process corresponding to a stop symbol including a payout of the game medium is performed. A game can be repeated once. Here, the game medium is a medium inserted into the slot machine for playing a game, and for example, a coin, a medal, or a chip can be considered. Moreover, as long as this object can be achieved, the product is not limited to an article, and for example, an electromagnetically acting material such as a magnetic card can be applied.
In addition, the introduction of the game medium includes a case where the player actually inserts the game medium from a game medium insertion port provided in the slot machine or the like, by storing it in the storage medium of the slot machine in advance. Using a predetermined number of credited game media is also included.

  Here, the “combination” generally includes a “winning role” for performing a “winning game” that makes the game proceed in an advantageous manner for the player, and a “replaying game” in which the game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium. "Re-game combination" for "and a" general combination "for paying out a predetermined number of game media when winning.

“Winning” refers to performing “winning game” in which a game progresses in an advantageous manner for a player when a winning combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the winning role stops and wins a prize. It is a possible role. The winning combinations include a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination) and a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as BB combination).
The RB combination is a combination that shifts to an RB game that is one of the winning games. In this RB game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability can be performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. In addition, the BB role is a role to be transferred to a BB game which is one of the winning games. This BB game can be used for general games and can be transferred to RB games under certain conditions during the general games. The game is a game in which a general game and an RB game can be repeated until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached.

“Re-game” is a “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. It is also a role that can be carried out. Further, when the re-gamer wins and wins, the re-game can be performed with the same specified number as the re-gamer won, or re-play can be performed with a different specified number. An arbitrary number can be used as the specified number. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of re-game players.
The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won.

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

The “reel on which the symbol is displayed” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and a reel on the image that is displayed on the display device and is rotated and stopped on the image. It is. The “reel control means” starts rotation of the reel when receiving a signal transmitted based on the start operation of the player, and rotates when receiving a stop signal transmitted based on the stop operation of the player. The stop control of the reel being performed is performed.
In this case, it is possible to set the rotation of all the reels to be started by one start operation, and based on the operation corresponding to each reel, the rotation is set to start only the reel that has been started. It is also possible. Similarly, it is possible to set the rotation of all reels to be stopped by one stop operation, or to set only the reels that have been stopped based on the operation corresponding to each reel. Is possible.

“Corresponding symbol combinations stop” means, for example, that symbols determined corresponding to roles for each reel stop on a predetermined effective line, and predetermined symbols are aligned. . In this case, the case where the symbols to be stopped are defined for all reels is included, and the case where the symbols to be stopped for some reels is also included. The symbols to be stopped can be set to the same symbol for all reels, or different symbols can be set for each reel.
Conversely, “the corresponding symbol combination does not stop” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “corresponding symbol combination stops” is not satisfied. Therefore, for example, even when the symbols to be stopped on some of the reels that are required do not stop, they do not stop. Of course, even when the symbols that should be stopped on all the reels that have been required do not stop, it does not stop.

  “Set a flag” means to set a gaming state in which a predetermined winning process can be performed if a combination of corresponding symbols stops and a winning is made when a predetermined winning combination is won in the winning lottery. Meaning and control, the flag is stored in the storage device (RAM) of the control means.

  The effects implemented by the “effect control means” include effects using all means including image, sound, and lamp display, and it is also possible to add vibrations and drive devices and equipment. . Specifically, based on the control signal transmitted from the effect control means, for example, predetermined image data is transmitted to the display drive circuit, and an image is displayed on the display device, or the predetermined audio data is transmitted to the speaker drive circuit. To generate a predetermined sound from the speaker, or to transmit a predetermined lamp control signal to the lamp driving circuit to turn on and blink the display lamp.

In this embodiment, there is provided an effect elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time of the effect, and even when an information signal transmitted based on the player's operation input or the progress state of the game is received. Since the production control means continues to perform the continuous production until it is determined by the production elapsed time monitoring means that the predetermined production time has elapsed, depending on the duration of the production and the progress of the game, there are a plurality of continuous productions. Can be carried out over a number of games.
Therefore, regardless of the player's operation input or the progress of the game, the player can fully enjoy the contents of the performance, and it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will be enhanced and sustained.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, when one of the continuation effects is finished, the effect control means selects the continuation effect selected from a plurality of effects based on the received information signal. It is possible to implement.

  In this embodiment, since the effect control means can implement the effect selected from the plurality of continuous effects based on the received information signal as the next continuous effect, the player's operation input or the progress of the game The effect corresponding to the state can be implemented as the next continuation effect, and it can be expected that the player's effect and interest in the game will be further enhanced and sustained.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined information signal is received from among the information signals, the effect control means continues the continuous effect while the special effect having the content corresponding to the predetermined information signal. Can be implemented in parallel.

Here, as the “predetermined information signal”, for example, an information signal related to winning a winning combination, setting a winning flag, winning a winning combination, etc. that the player is most interested in can be considered. In this case, when the winning combination is won, when the winning flag is set, or when the winning combination wins, the special effect is promptly performed to promptly inform the player about the winning combination. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased. In addition, since the continuous performance is also performed as it is, the player can enjoy the performance as it is, and the player's performance and interest in the game can be further enhanced and expected to be sustained.
It should be noted that the predetermined information signal is not limited to the one related to the winning combination. For example, the predetermined information signal is related to the replaying game, other roles including the general role, the stopped reel design, the player's operation input ( For example, it may be related to game medium input / bet operation, start operation, reel stop operation). Even in this case, it is possible to promptly notify the player of information related to the player's operation input and the progress state of the game, so that it can be expected to increase the player's performance and interest in the game.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is further determined that the effect time of the continuation effect has elapsed by the effect elapsed time monitoring means when the continuation effect and the special effect are performed in parallel. At this time, it is conceivable that the effect control means ends the continuation effect and continues the special effect being executed as the next continuation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuation effect and the special effect are performed in parallel, when the continuation effect is finished, the special effect in progress is continuously performed as the next continuation effect. If it is related to a winning combination, the player's sense of expectation for progressing to the winning game can be increased and sustained. Even in other cases, the player can continue to produce effects corresponding to the operation input of the player and the progress of the game, so that the player's effects and interest in the game can be further enhanced and sustained. Can be expected.

According to the above-described invention, regardless of the player's operation input or the progress of the game, the player can fully enjoy the contents of the effect, and it is expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will be enhanced and sustained. it can.
In addition, by performing the effect selected based on the information signal as the next continuation effect, it is possible to perform the effect corresponding to the player's operation input or the progress state of the game. It can be expected to increase and sustain interest in performance and games.
In addition, by promptly implementing special effects according to the player's operation input and the progress of the game, and continuing the continuous effects, the player's effects and interest in the game can be further enhanced and sustained. Can be expected.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(Configuration of slot machine 10)
<Description of overall structure>
An appearance of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
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 (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) winning lines and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B, bet number (number of bets) display sections 24a to 24e are "3", "2", "1", "2" in order from the top. , “3”. The bet number display sections 24a to 24e are a winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) that is activated according to the number of inserted game media (in this embodiment, medals are used), and the number of bets on the game media. Is displayed.

A substantially horizontal operation panel 30 is provided below the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36 are provided. In addition, on the right side of the operation panel 30, a game medium insertion port 38 through which a game medium can be inserted is provided.
When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the number of game media is counted by a game medium counter (not shown), and when a predetermined number or more of game media are input, The credit amount is stored in the RAM 110 described later.

The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The maximum bet switch 36 is a switch for setting three medals out of the number of credits as a game bet.
In the following, the number of game media to be bet is referred to as “the number of bets” and set as a bet object by the player by operating the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34 or the maximum bet switch 36 described above. The number of medals won is referred to as “set bet number”, and the number of beds required to play a game is referred to as “specified 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. The activated winning line is clearly indicated by lighting an effective line display lamp 124 (not shown) provided on the back of each of the bet number display units 24a to 24e. As the number of bets that determine the effective line, for example, it is conceivable to set one, two, and three bets.

  A display device 70 including 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 display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize the image information and the character information during the game. In this display device 70, the game history is displayed, the effect image in the winning game, the effect image according to the winning lottery, the effect image according to the progress of the game and the player's operation, and the effect time of the present invention. It is possible to display an effect image (hereinafter referred to as “effect image based on time management”) or the like related to an effect performed based on the following (hereinafter referred to as “effect based on time management”).

  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. The arrangement of these symbols is different for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of these reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all the three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moves from top to bottom.
A start switch 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.
When the player tilts the start switch 50 described above, the three 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start 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. When the player pushes the stop switch 52R, the right reel 40R stops.
When the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R are stopped, the three reels 40L, so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels are positioned on the winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B described above. Each of 40C or 40R is controlled to stop.

On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10, sound is emitted from a speaker (not shown, corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 3 described later) housed in the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided for exiting to the outside. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R are stopped and the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line become a predetermined combination, that is, a symbol that constitutes a winning combination. A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62.
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. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R to the stop of rotation can be repeated as one game. is there.

Examples of the types of combinations described above include types such as winning combinations, general combinations, and re-playing combinations. The winning combination is a combination in which when a winning combination is won by lottery and when a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination, a winning game that allows the player to advance the game advantageously can be performed. In addition, the general combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. In addition, when the re-gamer is selected as a re-gamer in a lottery and the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer are all won, a re-game (also referred to as replay) is performed without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can be performed.
The winning combination includes a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as BB combination), a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination), and the like.

  The RB combination is a combination to shift to an RB game that is one of the winning games. This RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. Further, the BB combination is a combination that shifts to a BB game that is one of the winning games. This BB game is a game in which a general game and a transition to an RB game can be made under certain conditions during the general game, and the general game and the RB game are reached until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. It is a game that can be repeated.

<Description of control means>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 2, and a block diagram of the sub-control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.
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 electrical signal emitted from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal in 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.

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. Electrical signals emitted from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 6 to 12, and initial data for use in these programs are stored. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.
A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

The drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.
As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation speed.

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

Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. By this connection line 118, the main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to a sub-control circuit 200 described later. A block diagram showing the sub control circuit 200 is shown in FIG.
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 a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving circuit 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 70 and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64.

The input / output bus 204 is also connected with a random number generator (not shown) for generating random numbers. The random number generator 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 206.
A lamp driving circuit 218 for driving the effective line display lamp 124 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 active line display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

In addition, a display drive circuit 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 according to control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display drive circuit 220. By doing so, the display device 70 displays image data as an effect image or character data as a message.
Further, a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads audio data stored in the ROM 208 according to the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

(Explanation of functional block diagram)
Next, a functional block diagram of control of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
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. A display device 70, an effective line display lamp 124, and a speaker 64 are electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  The stop operation means 310 is constituted by the three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, and the operation means 300 is constituted by the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any operation means 300 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 combination lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning process control means 450, and a regame control means 460.
The role lottery means 410 performs lottery of a combination (winning combination (BB combination, RB combination), general combination, replay combination) by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for the role lottery, a random number extractor 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor 420. And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  The reel control unit 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, and 80R by receiving the start switch ON signal transmitted from the operation unit 300 based on the operation of the start switch 50, and controls the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. And reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, 40R when a reel stop signal transmitted from the operation means 300 is received based on the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R or when a predetermined time elapses. Take control. In the stop control, the symbol combination control is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 440 is shown in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8).

  The winning process control means 450 stores a flag corresponding to the combination in the RAM 110 of the main control circuit 100 when the predetermined combination is won in the above-described combination lottery process, and performs a control process for setting the flag. When it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination has stopped and the winning combination is won, a control process for a winning process corresponding to the winning combination is performed. This winning process includes a process of paying out a predetermined number of game media, a process of performing a winning game as will be described later, and a process of performing a re-game.

  The winning process control means 460 includes a winning flag control (not shown) and a winning game control means (not shown). The winning flag control means receives a winning flag when winning a winning combination in a winning lottery. Is stored in the RAM 110 of the main control circuit 100, the control process for setting the winning flag is performed, and it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination is not stopped by the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol, Control processing for continuing the set winning flag to the next game is performed, and when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination has stopped, control processing for canceling the set winning flag is performed.

  The winning game control means is a winning game in which the game progresses in an advantageous manner for the player when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning symbol has been stopped by winning symbol determination regarding the symbol that has been won in the winning combination. To do. In addition, the re-game control means 460 does not insert the game medium when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the re-gamer has stopped by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbol that has been re-winned by the role lottery and the symbol that has been stopped. A control process for executing a re-game in which the next game can be performed is performed.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub-control circuit 200 is provided with an image control means 510, a lamp control means 520, an audio control means 530, an effect control means 540, and an effect elapsed time monitoring means 550. The image control means 510 can read the image data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100 and control the display drive circuit 220 to display a predetermined effect image on the display device 70. . The display device 70, the display drive circuit 220, and the image control means 510 are collectively referred to as image display means.

  Further, the lamp control means 520 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 a predetermined effective line display lamp 124. Can do. Further, the sound control means 530 reads out the stored sound data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the speaker drive circuit 222, and emits a predetermined sound from the speaker 64. Can do.

  The effect control means 540 transmits a control signal to the above-described image control means 510, lamp control means 520, and sound control means 530, and performs control processing for implementing a predetermined effect. The effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 monitors the effect time during the effect execution in order to perform the effect based on the time management.

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 6 to 12 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.
FIGS. 6 and 7 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIG. 8 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which reel control means 440 controls the rotation and stop of the reels.

FIG. 9 shows a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine. FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming process subroutine that is a part of the control process of the winning determination and flag off process subroutine. FIG. 11 shows a BB game process that is a part of the winning determination and flag off process subroutine control process. FIG. 12 shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine.
FIG. 13 shows an effect image display control subroutine performed by effect control means 540 and image control means 510 of sub control circuit 200. FIG. 14 shows a game number counting subroutine which is a part of the control process of the effect image display control subroutine. FIG. 15 shows a loop image display control subroutine which is another embodiment related to the effect image display.

FIG. 16 shows a next effect determination subroutine which is a part of the control process of the effect image display control subroutine, and FIGS. 17 to 19 and FIG. 21 show other embodiments of the next effect determination subroutine. FIG. 20 shows a BB winning subroutine which is a part of the control process of the next effect determining subroutine shown in FIG.
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 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Shall.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.
First, it is determined whether or not the RB and BB flags are on, that is, whether or not the inside is inside (step S11). If it is determined in this determination that the RB and BB flags are on (YES), then a flag on signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S13. The flag-on signal transmitted in step S12 is used for the determination process (see FIG. 21) in steps S460 and S464 of the next effect determination subroutine. If it is determined in step S11 that the RB and BB flags are not on (NO), the process proceeds to step S13 as it is.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRP is greater than 0 (step S13). Here, NRP is a parameter that determines whether or not to replay, and is set so that replay is performed when it is greater than 0, and replay is not performed when it is 0 or less. Further, as shown in step S167 of FIG. 12, when the re-gamer is won and won, 1 is input as the value of NRP.

  If it is determined in step 13 that the value of NRP is 0 or less (NO), it is determined that no re-game is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step). S14). If it is determined in this determination that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S17, and the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the number of bets. (Step S17). 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.

  If it is determined in step S14 that no game medium is inserted (NO), the process proceeds to step S15 to determine whether there is a credited game medium (step S15). If it is determined by this determination that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S14 again, and the determination processes of steps S14 and S15 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S15 that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S16). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. When it is determined that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S14 again, and the determination process from step S14 to step S16 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S16 that a bet signal has been received (YES), the number of bets is detected from the received bet operation signal (step S17). In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S18). Next, a bet operation signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S21. The bet operation signal transmitted in step S20 is used in the determination processing (see FIG. 15) in steps S300, S308, and S324 of the loop image display control subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the value of NRP is greater than 0 and the game is in the replaying state (YES), 0 is input to the value of NRP to cancel the replaying state (step S19), and step S14. Without performing the process of step S20, the same bet number as the bet number in the previous game is set, and the process proceeds to step S21. That is, when it is determined that the game is in the re-gaming state, the game can be performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In this embodiment, the bet number in the replay is set to the same bet number as in the previous game, but it is also possible to set a bet number different from the bet number in the previous game. .

Thus, the game start state is set, and in step S21, a role lottery processing subroutine is performed (step S21). In this combination lottery processing subroutine, 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 general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Subsequent to the role lottery processing subroutine (step S21), on the basis of the result of the role lottery, the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S22) that performs control processing related to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated. ) Is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, 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 variation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (step S23) 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 S24) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game based on the winning lottery and winning symbol determination is performed. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media from the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out.

  Subsequently, a game end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S25), and this main routine is ended. The game end signal transmitted in step S25 is used for the determination process in step S250 of the game count subroutine (see FIG. 14). One game is completed by the control process as described above. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the combination lottery processing subroutine performed in step S21 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, it is determined whether a start switch ON signal has been received (step S31). The start switch ON signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player operates the start switch 50. Based on this signal, the reel control means 440 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel. This is performed (see step S63 in FIG. 8).
If it is determined that the start switch ON signal is not received (NO), the determination process in step S31 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.

If it is determined in step S31 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), then a start operation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. The start operation signal transmitted in step S32 is used for the determination process in step S200 of the effect image display control subroutine (see FIG. 13) and the determination process in steps S300, S308, and S324 of the loop image display control subroutine (see FIG. 15). It is done.
Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRB is greater than 0 (step S33). Here, the NRB is a parameter that determines whether or not to play an RB game, and is set so as to play an RB game when it is larger than 0, and not play an RB game when it is less than 0. Further, as shown in step S125 of FIG. 11 and step S164 of FIG. 12, when the RB combination is won and won, 1 is input as the NRB value.

If it is determined in step S33 that the NRB value is greater than 0 (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S34), and the process proceeds to step S38. Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.
In the RB lottery table, three types of general combinations of symbol numbers 1 to 3 and a deviation of symbol number 4 are set. If the winning combination in the lottery is 1/80 and the symbol on the left reel is cherry, the general combination 1 with symbol number 1 wins the symbol on any of the remaining two reels. Is set to The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 1.03 and all three reels have the same bell symbol. Therefore, during the RB game, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 in the combination lottery is very high. Further, the general combination 3 with the symbol number 3 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/100 and the three reels have the same watermelon symbol. The probability of symbol number 4 falling is set to a low value of about 1/100.

If it is determined in step S33 that the NRB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the parameter NBB value is greater than 0 (step S35). NBB is a parameter that determines whether or not to play a BB game, and is set so that a BB game is played when it is larger than 0 and a BB game is not played when it is 0 or less. Also, as shown in step S164 of FIG. 12, when the BB combination is won and won, 1 is input as the value of NBB.
If it is determined in step S35 that NBB is greater than 0 (YES), the general lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S36), and the process proceeds to step S38. Here, FIG. 23 shows an example of a general lottery table during BB operation.

The general lottery table at the time of BB operation is a lottery table used when the player is in the BB game and not in the RB game. If the game is BB and RB, the RB lottery table shown in FIG. 22 is used. In the general lottery table at the time of BB operation, three types of general combinations of symbol numbers 1 to 3, an RB combination of symbol number 4 and a deviation of symbol number 5 are set. Here, in comparison with a general lottery table when BB is not operated (see FIG. 24), which will be described later, the general lottery table when BB is operated is set to have no re-game combination and BB combination.
If the winning combination in the lottery is 1/80 and the symbol on the right reel is cherry, the general combination 1 with symbol number 1 wins the symbol on any of the remaining two reels. Is set to The general combination 2 with symbol number 2 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/5 and all three reels have the same bell symbol.

The general combination 3 with symbol number 3 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/100 and all three reels have the same watermelon symbol. The RB role with symbol number 4 is set to win when the winning probability in the role lottery is 1/4, the replay symbols are aligned on the left and middle reels, and the bell symbol is aligned on the right reel. ing. In the BB non-operating general lottery table to be described later (see FIG. 24), the winning probability of the RB combination in the combination lottery is 1/600, and during the BB game, the probability of winning the RB combination is higher than in the normal game. Is set. In addition, the probability of losing symbol number 5 in the role lottery is set to about 1 / 1.90.
Next, when it is determined in step S35 that the value of NBB is 0 or less (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S37), and the process proceeds to step S38. . Here, an example of the general lottery table when the BB is not operated is shown in FIG.

As already explained, the BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in the normal gaming state, and includes three general roles of symbol numbers 1 to 3, a re-playing role of symbol number 4, and symbol number 5 RB combination, symbol number 6 BB combination, and symbol number 7 are set off. The three types of general combinations of symbol numbers 1 to 3 have the same settings for the above-described general lottery table during BB operation (see FIG. 23) and the winning probability and symbol settings in the combination lottery. The re-game combination with symbol number 4 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery process is 1 / 7.3 and all three reels have the replay symbols.
The RB role of symbol number 5 is set to win when the winning probability in the symbol lottery process is 1/600 and all three reels have the blue 7 symbol. The chance of winning a role is low. The BB combination with symbol number 6 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery process is 1/300 and all three reels have the red 7 symbol. In addition, the probability in the extra lot drawing is set to about 1 / 1.57.

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 S38). Specifically, the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is extracted by the random number extraction means 420, and the random number determination means 430 compares the extracted random number with the above-described lottery table that has been read to determine the winning.
Subsequently to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to FIG. 7. As a result of the determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S <b> 40). If it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S41), and the process proceeds to step S49.

  If it is determined in step S40 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S42). If it is determined by this determination that the BB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the BB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S43), and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, a BB winning signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S49. The BB winning signal transmitted in step S44 is the determination process in step S210 of the effect image display control subroutine (see FIG. 13), the determination process in step S400 of the next effect determination subroutine (see FIG. 19), and the BB winning combination subroutine. Are used in the determination processing (see FIG. 20) in steps S430 and S434.

Returning to the determination of step S42, if it is determined that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination is won (step S45). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has been won by the role lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S49.
If it is determined in step S45 that the re-playing combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S47). In this determination, if it is determined that the general combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S49. If it is determined in step S47 that the general combination is not won (NO), the flag-on process is not performed and the process proceeds to step S49.

  After performing a series of processes related to flag-on as described above, in step 49, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and 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 above-described combination lottery processing subroutine (step S21) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S22) is then performed. Next, 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 S49 of FIG. 7 are read (step S61). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S62). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S62 is repeatedly executed. That is, 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.

If it is determined in step S62 that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), the start switch ON signal has already been received (see step S31 in FIG. 6). Transmission to the drive circuit 114 starts rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R (step S63).
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S64). If it is determined in this determination that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S64 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

If it is determined in step S64 that the reel has been rotated at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether a reel stop signal has been received (step S65). Here, the reel stop signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.
If it is determined in step S65 that the reel stop operation detection signal has been received (YES), the reel control means 440 controls the reel symbol combination control (stop control) corresponding to the stop switch that has transmitted the operation detection signal. ) (Step S66), the process proceeds to step S67.

  More specifically, when the stop switch 52L for the left reel is pushed, the reel control means 440 performs stop control in step S66 for the motor 80L that rotates the left reel 40L. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the middle reel is pushed, the stop control in step S66 is performed for the motor 80C that rotates the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R for the right reel is pushed. In this case, the stop control in step S66 is performed for the motor 80R that rotates the right reel 40R.

The symbol combination control (stop control) is based on the symbol number and control symbol data read in step S61, and the frame when the reel stop signal is received is the first frame, the reel is slid up to the fifth frame, and the range The motor stop control is performed so as to stop or not stop a predetermined symbol.
Subsequent to step S66, a reel stop information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S67), and the process proceeds to step S68. The reel stop information signal transmitted in step S67 is processed in steps S300, S308, and S324 in the loop image display control subroutine (see FIG. 15), and in steps S380 and S384 in the next effect determination subroutine (see FIG. 18). ).

If it is determined in step S65 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the control proceeds to step S68 without performing control related to the stop. In step S68, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S68).
If it is determined in this determination that all reels are not stopped (NO), it is next determined whether or not the time limit has elapsed (step S69). If it is determined in this determination that the time limit has not been reached (NO), the process returns to step S65 again, and the processes from step S65 to step S69 are repeated. As described above, until all reels stop or until the time limit elapses, the process of performing symbol combination control (stop control) of the corresponding reels is repeated each time a reel stop signal is received.

If it is determined in step S69 that the time limit has passed (YES), automatic symbol stop control is performed on reels that are still rotating to stop all reels (step S70), and this subroutine is executed. finish. In this automatic symbol stop control, it is possible to shift the stop position of a maximum of five symbols (five frames) with the frame at the time limit elapse as the first frame, and the winning symbol is always within that range. Stop control is performed so that they are not aligned.
Next, returning to the determination in step S68, if it is determined that all the reels are stopped (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of Winning Determination and Flag Off Processing Subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S22) is completed, a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine (step S23) is performed. The winning determination and flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the game state is that the value of NRB is greater than 0 (whether or not an RB game is being played) (step S91). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRB is greater than 0 (YES), an RB game processing subroutine (step S92) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S91 that the NRB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the NBB value is greater than 0 (whether or not a BB game is being played). (Step S93). If it is determined in this determination that the NBB is (YES), a BB gaming process subroutine (step S94) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.
If it is determined in step S93 that the NBB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S95). If it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S96) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S95 that there is no winning combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S92, S94, and S96 will be given.
<Description of processing subroutine during RB game>
First, a detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine (step S92) executed when it is determined in step 91 that the RB game is being performed will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S101). Next, the game count and the winning count are counted, the game count and winning count data are updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S102). These data are used as the RB game end condition. When the number of games or the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the RB game is ended.

Next, it is determined whether or not a BB game is being played (step S103). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game is being played (YES), that is, the BB game is being played in the RB game, the payout number is counted to update the payout number data, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110. (Step S104). This data is used as a BB game end condition, and when the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the BB game is ended.
Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition is achieved (step S105). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB game end condition is achieved (YES), 0 is input to the NBB value and the NRB value, that is, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are canceled. (Step S106), this subroutine is finished.

  If it is determined in step S105 that the BB end condition is not achieved (NO), it is next determined whether or not the RB end condition is achieved (step S107). In this determination, if it is determined that the RB end condition is achieved (YES), 0 is input as the NRB value to release the RB gaming state (step S108), and this subroutine is ended. However, in this case, since the BB game continues, the process of inputting 0 to the value of NBB is not performed. If it is determined in step 107 that the RB end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended without releasing the RB gaming state.

  Next, returning to the determination in step S103, when it is determined that the BB game is not being played (NO), that is, the RB game is being played in the normal game, it is next determined whether or not the RB end condition is achieved. (Step S109). If it is determined in this determination that the RB end condition is achieved (YES), 0 is input to the value of NRB to release the RB gaming state (step S110), and this subroutine is ended. If it is determined in step S109 that the RB termination condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is terminated without releasing the RB gaming state.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, FIG. 11 shows a detailed explanation of the BB game processing subroutine (see step S94) executed when it is determined in step S93 that the BB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 9). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S121). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won (step S122). If it is determined in this determination that no winning is made (NO), if any flag is on, this flag is turned off (step S123), and the process proceeds to step S128.

If it is determined in step S122 that there is a prize (YES), it is next determined whether or not the RB combination has won (step S124). If it is determined in this determination that the RB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the NRB value to set the RB gaming state (step S125), and the RB flag is turned off (step S126). The process proceeds to step S128. By inputting 1 to the value of NRB, the RB game is played from the next game. For example, in the determination of step S33 in FIG. 6, it is determined that the RB game is in progress.
If it is determined in step S124 that the RB combination has not won (NO), the general combination flag is turned off (step S127), and the process proceeds to step S128.

Next, in step S128, the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S128). This data is used as a BB game end condition, and when the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the BB game is ended.
Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S129). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), 0 is input to the NBB value to release the BB game state (step S130), and this subroutine is ended. If it is determined in step S129 that the BB termination condition is not achieved (NO), the BB gaming state is not canceled and the present subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the determination and flag-off processing subroutine (see FIG. 9), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S96) executed when it is determined in step S95 that there is a winning combination is shown in the flowchart of FIG. To do.
First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S161). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won (step S162).

  If it is determined in this determination that a prize has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination or the RB combination has won (step S163). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB combination or RB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the value of NBB or NRB in accordance with the winning combination, and the winning gaming state (BB or RB) is set. (Step S164). Then, the winning BB or RB flag is turned off (step S165), and this subroutine is terminated. By inputting 1 to the value of NBB or NRB, BB and RB games are performed from the next game. For example, in the determination of step S33 or step 35 in FIG. 6, it is determined that the game is BB or RB game.

  If it is determined in step S163 that neither the BB combination nor the RB combination has been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has won (step S166). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has won (YES), 1 is input to the value of NRP (step S167). By this process, a re-game is performed in the next game (see step S13 in FIG. 5). Then, the re-game flag is turned off. If the BB and RB flags are on, a flag carry-over process is performed (step S168), and this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S166 that the re-gamer has not won (NO), the general combination flag is turned off. If the BB and RB flags are on, Carry over processing is performed (step S169), and the process proceeds to step S170. In step S170, a general winning prize signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S170), and this subroutine is terminated. The general winning prize signal transmitted in step S170 is used in the determination processing in steps S404 and S408 of the next effect determination subroutine (see FIG. 19).
Returning to the determination in step S162, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB and RB flags are on (step S171). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB and RB flags are turned on (YES), carry-over processing of the BB and RB flags is performed, and the other flags (general combination, replay combination) are turned on. If so, the flag is turned off (step S172), and this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S171 that the BB and RB flags are not on (NO), the flag on flag (general combination, replay combination) is turned off (step S173), Exit the subroutine.
<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the subroutine shown in steps S92, S94, and S96 ends, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the winning determination and flag-off processing subroutine in step S23 is terminated, payout processing is performed in step S24, and a game end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S25. End the routine. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

<Description of effect image display control subroutine>
Next, display control of various effect images performed by image display means mainly composed of the image control means 510, the display drive circuit 220, and the display device 70 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the effect image display control subroutine shown in FIG. 13 will be described. In this subroutine, a control process capable of continuously displaying the effect image over a plurality of games is performed by the control for performing the effect based on the time management using the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550. This subroutine represents a control process that starts from displaying a new effect image, ends displaying the effect image, performs the next effect determination subroutine, and determines the next effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not a start operation signal (see FIG. 6, step S32) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S200). In this determination, if it is determined that the start operation signal is not received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until a start operation signal is received. If it is determined in step S200 that the start operation signal has been received (YES), then 0 is input to the values of the game number counters GK (1), GK (2), and GK (3). Initialization is performed, and the value of K stored in the RAM 210 is read (step S202).

  Here, the effect image displayed in the present embodiment is continuously displayed from the start scene to the end scene until it is determined by the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 that the effect time has elapsed. In order to use it for the control processing, it is divided into section 1, section 2, and section 3 (section N: N = 1 to 3). The counter that counts the number of digested games that ended during the period 1 is GK (1), the counter that counts the number of digested games that end during the period 2 is GK (2), The counter that counts the number of digestion games that ended in the period is GK (3).

  In this embodiment, N is divided into three sections of N = 1 to 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be divided into other arbitrary numbers. In the present embodiment, one effect image is divided into three equal parts in the display time, but is not limited to this, and can be divided at an arbitrary ratio (time length). In the process of step S202, when displaying a new effect image of effect number K, initialization is performed by inputting 0 to the value of the counter GK (N) (N = 1 to 3).

  For the effect number K, effect images from K = 0 to 20 are set. When the gaming machine is turned on, 1 is input as the value of K, and the BB effect image is continuously displayed as will be described later. In this case, 0 is input as the value of K. In other cases, the value of K determined by the next effect determination subroutine (see FIGS. 16 to 21) is input.

Next, the image data of the effect number K is read from the ROM 208, and the read image data is displayed as an image (step S204). Here, “image display” specifically means that image data is transmitted to the display drive circuit 220 and an image is displayed on the display device 70. In addition, here, the main display for displaying the effect image in the full display device 70 is performed. Then, various information signals transmitted from the main control circuit 100 during image display are received (step S208).
Here, the various information signals include, for example, a flag on signal (see FIG. 5, step S12), a start signal (see FIG. 6, step S31), a BB winning signal (see FIG. 7, step S44), and a general winning prize signal. (See FIG. 12, step S170).

Next, it is determined whether a BB winning signal (see FIG. 7, step S44) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S210). If it is determined in this determination that the BB winning signal has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S216. If it is determined in step S210 that the BB winning signal has been received (YES), then the BB effect image data stored in the ROM 208 is read (step S212), and the read BB effect image data is displayed as an image. (Step S214), the process proceeds to step S216. In this case, the sub display for displaying the BB effect image on the small screen in parallel is performed while the main display of the effect image is continued. An example of the image display is shown in FIG.
Next, in step S216, a game number counting subroutine is performed (step S216). Next, the game number counting subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Description of the game number counting subroutine>
Since this subroutine counts the number of games (digestion games) that have ended in the division N (N = 1 to 3) of the production number K, every time one game ends, the counter GK (N) (N = 1) A control process of adding 1 to the value of .about.3) is performed. The value of GK (N) is used for control processing of a next game determination subroutine (see FIGS. 16 and 17) described later. As described above, when this subroutine is started, 0 is input as the value of each GK (N).

First, it is determined whether or not a game end signal (see FIG. 5, step S25) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S250). If it is determined in this determination that the game end signal has not been received from the main control circuit 100 (NO), the present subroutine is ended as it is.
If it is determined in step S250 that a game end signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a game end signal has been received in category 1 (step S252). If it is determined in this determination that the game end signal has been received in category 1 (YES), then control processing for adding 1 to the value of GK (1) is performed (step S254), and this subroutine is terminated. .

If it is determined in step S252 that a game end signal has not been received in category 1 (NO), it is next determined whether a game end signal has been received in category 2 (step S256). If it is determined in this determination that the game end signal has been received in category 2 (YES), then control processing for adding 1 to the value of GK (2) is performed (step S258), and this subroutine is terminated. .
If it is determined in step S256 that the game end signal has not been received in time section 2 (NO), it is determined that the game end signal has been received in time section 3, and the value of GK (3) is set. A control process for adding 1 is performed (step S260), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of effect image display control subroutine (continued)>
Returning to the description of the effect image display control subroutine again, following the game number counting subroutine of step S216, the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 determines whether or not the effect image display time of the effect number K has elapsed (step S218). ). If it is determined in this determination that the display time of the effect image with the effect number K has not elapsed (NO), the process returns to step S206, and the control processing from step S206 to step S218 is repeated. That is, the read effect image display is continued until the display time of the effect image elapses.
If a BB winning signal is received from the main control circuit 100 during that time, the BB effect image is sub-displayed.

  If it is determined in step S218 that the display time of the effect image K has elapsed (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB effect image is being displayed (step S220). If it is determined in this determination that the BB effect image is not displayed (NO), the next effect determination subroutine is performed (step S222), the effect of the new effect number K is selected, and this subroutine is terminated. . The detailed description of the next effect determination subroutine will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  If it is determined in step S220 that the BB effect image is being displayed (YES), that is, if it is determined that the BB effect image is being sub-displayed, the sub-displayed BB effect image is switched to the main display and continued. At the same time, 0 is input as the value of K (step S224), and this subroutine is terminated. An example of image display at this time is shown in FIG. In this case, in the effect image display subroutine to be performed next, the BB effect image with the effect number K = 0 is mainly displayed from the subsequent scene. A detailed description of the control process displayed from the subsequent scene is omitted.

  As shown in this subroutine, display of an effect image based on time management using the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 allows a predetermined effect image to be displayed regardless of the player's switch operation, game progress, game end, and the like. Can be displayed continuously, so that the player can fully enjoy the effect, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the effect and, in turn, the interest in the game will increase.

  In the description of the present embodiment, the control process related to the effect is described by the expression “display of effect image”, but the effect according to the present invention is not limited to the image display, and the sound is generated together with the image. Further, when the gaming machine is provided with an accessory device, the accessory device may be operated or the player may be vibrated.

  Further, by the control processing of this subroutine, when winning the BB role while displaying the effect image, the BB effect image can be displayed promptly without waiting for the effect image being displayed to end. It is possible to notify the player of the progress of the game in a timely manner, and it can be expected to increase the player's performance and interest in the game.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect image and the BB effect image are displayed in the main display and the sub display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both images can be displayed in the same size. They can be displayed in any size. In addition, both images can be displayed on one display device, or can be displayed on individual display devices.
In the above-described embodiment, the BB effect image is set to be sub-displayed when BB is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, RB, BB, BB, BB, In the case of inside, or when winning a prize of BB, RB, general combination, or re-playing combination, it may be possible to sub-display the corresponding effect image.
In the above-described embodiment, at the end of the effect image, the BB effect image is changed from the sub display to the main display and continuously displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also conceivable to make a setting for sub-displaying effect images in parallel. In addition, when the BB combination is won while the effect image is displayed, it is possible to display the BB effect image as a main display from the beginning and display the effect image as a sub display.

<Description of loop image display control subroutine>
Next, as a description of other embodiments regarding display control of effect images based on time management, a detailed description of a loop image display control subroutine will be given using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this subroutine, for example, when the player has left the gaming machine and the switch is not operated for a certain period or longer, instead of displaying the effect image, a certain effect image can be repeatedly displayed. A loop image that is one of the standby effects is displayed, and when the switch operation is performed again, a control process is performed to return to the original effect image display.

More specifically, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, when the operation signal is not received from the main control circuit 100 for the time X or more and the remaining display time of the effect image is the time Y or more, the effect image is displayed. Instead, a control process for displaying a loop image and displaying the original effect image instead of the loop image when the operation signal is received again is shown.
First, it is determined whether or not an operation signal (see FIG. 5, Step S20, FIG. 6, Step S32, FIG. 8, Step S67) has not been received from the main control circuit 100 for a time X or more (Step S300). If it is determined in this determination that the operation signal has not been received for a period of time X or longer (NO), the present subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S300 that the operation signal has not been received for time X or more (YES), the remaining display time of the effect image of the currently displayed effect number K is time Y or more. It is determined whether or not (step S302). If it is determined in this determination that the remaining display time of the effect image is equal to or longer than the time Y (YES), the loop image data stored in the ROM 208 is then read (step S304), and the effect image displayed is displayed. Is deleted and a loop image is displayed instead (step S306).

Next, it is determined whether or not an operation signal (see FIG. 5, Step S20, FIG. 6, Step S32, FIG. 8, Step S67) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (Step S308). In this determination, if it is determined that the operation signal is not received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the loop image is continued until the operation signal is received.
If it is determined in step S308 that an operation signal has been received (YES), the displayed loop image is deleted, and the remaining effect image that has been interrupted is displayed instead. The process proceeds to step S310) and step S312. In step S312, the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 determines whether or not the effect image display time has elapsed (step S312). In this determination, if it is determined that the display time of the effect image has not elapsed (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the remaining images of the effect image is continued. If it is determined in step S312 that the display time of the effect image has elapsed (YES), the next effect determination subroutine is performed (step S326), and this subroutine is terminated. The detailed description of the next effect determination subroutine will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Returning to the determination in step S302, if it is determined that the remaining display time of the effect image is shorter than the time Y (NO), the display of the effect image is continued as it is (step S316). Then, the effect elapsed time monitoring means 550 determines whether or not the effect image display time has elapsed (step S318). In this determination, if it is determined that the display time of the effect image has not elapsed (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the remaining images of the effect image is continued.
If it is determined in step S318 that the display time of the effect image has elapsed (YES), then the loop image data stored in the ROM 208 is read (step S320), and the effect image displayed is erased. Instead, a loop image is displayed (step S322).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an operation signal (see FIG. 5, Step S20, FIG. 6, Step S32, FIG. 8, Step S67) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (Step S324). In this determination, if it is determined that the operation signal is not received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the loop image is continued until the operation signal is received. If it is determined in step S324 that the operation signal has been received (YES), the next effect determination subroutine is performed (step S326), and this subroutine is terminated. The detailed description of the next effect determination subroutine will be described later with reference to FIGS.

As described above, by the control processing shown in the loop image display control subroutine, for example, the image display continues while the player is away from the gaming machine, so the player cannot see the next effect image from the beginning. Such a problem can be solved. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the performance is increased, and in turn, the player's interest in the game is increased.
In the above-described embodiment, when the remaining time of the effect image is equal to or less than the predetermined time, the effect image is set to be interrupted and the loop image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to always promptly change the display of the loop image when the operation signal is not received for a predetermined period of time, or always when the effect image being displayed ends. It is possible to change the display.

Next, the detailed description of the next effect determination subroutine (step S222) in the effect image display control subroutine of FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
<Description of First Embodiment of Next Effect Determination Subroutine>
First, the first embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, during the display of the effect image K that has been displayed, a control process for selecting the effect number K of the effect image to be displayed next is performed based on the total number of games that have been completed (total number of dismissed games).

  First, the total number of games GKTOTAL is calculated by summing up the number of games GK (N) (N = 1 to 3) ended during display of each cut (step S320). Specifically, GK (1), GK (2), and GK (3) are added together to calculate the total number of games GKTOTAL. Next, it is determined whether or not the calculated GKTOTAL value is greater than 1 (step S322). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GKTOTAL is 1 or less (NO), that is, the total number of digested games ended during display of the previous effect image is less than 1, the total effect of the next effect image Input 60 seconds as the time TTOTAL (step S324), and proceed to step S332.

  If it is determined in step S322 that the value of GKTOTAL is greater than 1 (YES), that is, if the total number of digested games ended during the display of the previous effect image is greater than 1, then the value of GKTOTAL is It is determined whether it is greater than 5 (step S326). In this determination, if it is determined that the value of GKTOTAL is 5 or less (NO), that is, the total number of digested games ended during the display of the previous effect image is within 5, the total effect of the next effect image The time TTOTAL is input as 30 seconds (step S328), and the process proceeds to step S332.

If it is determined in step S326 that the value of GKTOTAL is greater than 5 (YES), that is, if the total number of digested games ended during display of the previous effect image is greater than 5, the total effect of the next effect image Control processing for inputting 15 seconds as the time TTOTAL is performed (step S328), and the process proceeds to step S332.
That is, in this embodiment, when the number of digestion games during the display of the previous effect image is large, the display time of the next effect image is controlled to be relatively short, and the digestion during the display of the previous effect image is performed. When the number of games is small, the display time of the next effect image is controlled to be relatively long. This control process prevents the display of long effect images over many games, and conversely, the display of short effect images that end with a small number of digested games continues, and the progress of the effects becomes monotonous. Can be prevented.

  In step S332, after the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL is read from the ROM 208, a lottery process for obtaining a random number and performing lottery determination is performed (step S332). In this embodiment, a random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) provided in the sub-control circuit 200 is extracted by a random number extraction means (not shown), and a random number determination means (not shown) Judgment is performed by comparing the extracted random number with the read lottery table.

In the effect image lottery table of total effect times TTOTAL = 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 15 seconds, 20 effect images with effect numbers K = 1 to 20 are set, respectively, and the winning probability of each effect image is 1 / 20 is set. The effect number K = 0 indicating the BB effect image is set when the BB effect image has already been sub-displayed, and is not set by the lottery process. Further detailed description is omitted.
Through the lottery process as described above, the effect number of one effect selected from the 20 effects of effect numbers 1 to 20 is input as the value of the new parameter K (step S334), and this subroutine is executed. finish.

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine, a total effect time corresponding to the total number of digested games ended during the display of the previous effect image is selected, and a plurality of effects having the selected total effect time From the image, it is possible to control to select one effect image to be displayed next in the lottery process. Therefore, it is possible to change the effect image to be displayed, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the effect is enhanced, and that the interest in the game is enhanced and maintained.
Furthermore, when the total number of digested games during the display of the previous effect image is large, the display time of the next effect image is set to be short, and conversely, the total time during the display of the previous effect image is set. When the number of digested games is small, the display time of the next effect image is set to be long, so that the effect image can be displayed in a balanced manner, and the player will not get bored even if the game is repeated. Production can be provided.
At the same time, the player with a large number of total digested games may be concentrated on the game rather than the production, so the next production is also selected with a short production, and the player with a small number of total digested games Since it can be considered that the production is fully enjoyed, it is possible to select an effect that is long for the next effect and to realize an effect according to the player's game style.

In the above-described embodiment, when the total number of digested games during the display of the previous effect image is large, the display time of the next effect image is set short, and conversely, the previous effect image is displayed. If the total number of games played during the period is small, the display time of the next effect image is set to be long, but this is not limited to this. If the number of digested games is large, set the display time of the next effect image to be long, and if the total number of digestive games is small while displaying the previous effect image, set the display time of the next effect image to be short. You can also
In addition, the total number of digested games during the previous effect image display and the display time of the effect image to be displayed next can be associated in an arbitrary manner.

<Description of Second Embodiment of Next Effect Determination Subroutine>
Next, the second embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, in the segment N (N = 1 to 3) of the effect image K that has been displayed, the effect number K of the effect image to be displayed next is based on the segment with the largest number of games ended during the effect display. A control process for selecting is performed.

First, out of the number of digested games GK (1) to GK (3) for each section of the finished effect image, whether or not GK (1) is the maximum, that is, the section where the most games have ended It is determined whether or not 1 (step S350). If it is determined in this determination that GK (1) is the maximum (YES), 60 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S352), and the process proceeds to step S360.
If it is determined in step S350 that GK (1) is not maximum (NO), next, whether GK (2) is the maximum among GK (1) to GK (3) or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the division in which the most games are completed is division 2 (step S354). If it is determined in this determination that GK (2) is the maximum (YES), 30 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S356), and the process proceeds to step S360.

  If it is determined in step S354 that GK (2) is not the maximum (NO), it is determined that GK (3) is the maximum, that is, the category in which the most games are completed is category 3. Then, 15 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S358), and the process proceeds to step S360. When the maximum number of digested games is generated by a plurality of GK (N) (N = 1 to 3), GK (N) having the smallest value of N is used.

  In step S360, lottery processing is performed based on the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL (step S360), and the effect number of the effect image determined in the lottery is input as a new effect number K (step S362). ), This subroutine is terminated. Note that the control processing from step S360 to step S362 is basically the same as the control processing from step S332 to S334 in FIG.

As described above, in the second embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the category having the largest number of digested games. The display time can be changed, and the player's performance and interest in the game can be increased, and it can be expected that the game will continue even if the game is repeated.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the division with the largest number of digestion games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be based on a small number of divisions, or on the second (nth) number of digestion games having the largest or smallest number.

<Description of Third Embodiment of Next Effect Determination Subroutine>
Next, the third embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, during the display of the effect image K that has been displayed, the effect number of the effect image to be displayed next is based on the position of the last stop reel (right, middle, left reel) in the last played game. A control process for selecting K is performed.

First, in the most recent game that has received the game end signal (see FIG. 5, step S25), the reel that has stopped last is based on the reel stop information signal (see FIG. 8, step S67) received from the main control circuit 100. It is determined whether the reel is the left reel (step S380). If it is determined in this determination that the last stopped reel is the left reel (YES), 60 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S382), and the process proceeds to step S390.
If it is determined in step S380 that the last stopped reel is not the left reel (NO), it is next determined whether or not the last stopped reel is the middle reel (step S384). If it is determined in this determination that the last stopped reel is the middle reel (YES), 30 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S386), and the process proceeds to step S390.

  If it is determined in step S384 that the last stopped reel is not the middle reel (NO), it is determined that the last stopped reel is the right reel, and the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image is determined. 15 seconds are input (step S388), and the process proceeds to step S390.

  In step S390, a lottery process is performed based on the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL (step S390), and the effect number of the effect image determined in the lottery is input as a new effect number K (step S392). ), This subroutine is terminated. Since the control processing from step S390 to step S392 is basically the same as the control processing from step S332 to S334 in FIG. 16, detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, in the third embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the position of the last stopped reel in the last finished game. Since the player can select the reel to be stopped last in the reel stop operation, the player can also select a desired display time. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game are increased and sustained.
In the present embodiment, the determination is made based on the reel stop in the last game that has been completed, but the determination is not limited to this, and the determination can be made in a game performed at an arbitrary time. Further, in the present embodiment, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the last stopped reel (right, middle, left reel), but is not limited to this. For example, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next can be determined based on the position of the reel that stops first and the position of the reel that stops second (Nth).

<Explanation of Fourth Embodiment of Next Effect Determination Subroutine>
Next, the fourth embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a control process for selecting the effect number K of the effect image to be displayed next is performed based on the winning combination or winning of the winning combination during the display of the previous effect.

First, it is determined whether or not a BB winning signal (see FIG. 7, step S44) is received during the display of the effect image of the effect number K (step S400). If it is determined in this determination that the BB winning combination signal has been received (YES), then the BB winning combination subroutine (step S402) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. The detailed explanation of this BB winning combination subroutine will be described later using the flowchart shown in FIG.
If it is determined in step S400 that the BB winning signal has not been received (NO), the general winning prize signal received from the main control circuit 100 during the display of the effect image of the effect number K (see FIG. 12 (see step S170), it is determined whether or not a winning signal for the general combination 3 has been received (step S404).

  If it is determined in this determination that the winning signal of the general combination 3 has been received (YES), 60 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S406), and the process proceeds to step S414. If it is determined in step S404 that the winning combination signal for the general combination 3 has not been received (NO), the general winning combination signal received from the main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 12, step S170) is then received. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a winning signal for the general combination 2 has been received (step S408).

  In this determination, if it is determined that the winning signal of the general combination 2 has been received (YES), 30 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S410), and the process proceeds to step S414. If it is determined in step S408 that the winning signal of the general combination 2 has not been received (NO), 15 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S412), and step S414. Proceed to

  In step S414, lottery processing is performed based on the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL (step S414), and the effect number of the effect image determined in the lottery is input as a new effect number K (step S416). ), This subroutine is terminated. Since the control processing from step S414 to step S416 is basically the same as the control processing from step S332 to S334 in FIG. 16, detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the winning state of the general role during the displayed effect image display. It is possible to select an effect time according to the state, change the progress of the effect, and expect to increase and sustain the player's interest in the effect and the game.
In the above-described embodiment, the display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the winning of the general role, but is not limited to this, for example, winning of various other roles, It can also be determined based on other winning combinations.

<Description of subroutine for winning BB role>
Next, a detailed description of the BB winning combination subroutine (step S402), which is a part of the control process of the next effect determination subroutine shown in FIG. 19, will be given using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this subroutine, when the BB combination winning signal is received from the main control circuit 100 during the display of the previous effect image, the next display is performed based on the division N (N = 1 to 3) that has received the BB winning combination signal. The control process which selects the production number K of the production image to perform is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the BB winning signal (see FIG. 7, step S44) is received from the main control circuit 100 in the category 1 in which the effect image is displayed (step S430). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination winning signal has been received in category 1 (YES), 60 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S432), and the process proceeds to step S440. If it is determined in step S430 that the BB combination winning signal has not been received in category 1 (NO), the BB combination winning signal is then sent from the main control circuit 100 in category 2 (see FIG. 7, step S44). ) Is received (step S434).

If it is determined in this determination that the BB winning signal has been received in category 2 (YES), 30 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S436), and the process proceeds to step S440.
If it is determined in step S434 that the BB winning combination signal has not been received in category 2 (NO), it is determined that the BB winning signal has been received in category 3, and the total effect of the next effect image is determined. Input 15 seconds as the time TTOTAL (step S438), and proceed to step S440.

  In step S440, lottery processing is performed based on the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL (step S440), and the effect number of the effect image determined in the lottery is input as a new effect number K ( Step S442), this subroutine is terminated. Since the control processing from step S440 to step S442 is basically the same as the control processing from step S332 to S334 in FIG. 16, detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, in the BB role winning subroutine, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the winning state of the BB role being displayed in the displayed effect image. Time selection is performed, and in particular, since it relates to the BB role that is highly interested in the player, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will be enhanced and sustained.
In the above-described embodiment, the total display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the division when winning the BB combination, but is not limited to this. For example, the RB combination, general It can also be determined based on the category in which the winning combination or re-playing role is won, or the category in which the BB winning combination, RB winning combination, general winning combination or re-playing winning combination is won.

<Description of Fifth Embodiment of Next Effect Determination Subroutine>
Next, the fifth embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This embodiment is characterized in that the effect number K of the effect image to be displayed next is selected based on the setting state of the BB flag or the RB flag during the display of the previous effect.

  First, based on the flag on signal received from the main control circuit 100 while displaying the previous effect image (see step S12 in FIG. 5), it is determined whether or not the BB flag on signal has been received (step S460). If it is determined in this determination that the BB flag ON signal has been received (YES), 15 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the next effect image (step S462), and the process proceeds to step S470. If it is determined in step S460 that the BB flag ON signal has not been received (NO), then, based on the flag ON signal received from the main control circuit 100 during the display of the previous effect image (FIG. 5). Step S12), it is determined whether an RB flag on signal has been received (Step S464).

  If it is determined in this determination that the RB flag on signal has been received (YES), then 30 seconds are input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the effect image (step S466), and the process proceeds to step S470. If it is determined in step S464 that the RB flag on signal has not been received (NO), then 60 seconds is input as the total effect time TTOTAL of the effect image (step S468), and the process proceeds to step S470. .

  In step S470, lottery processing is performed based on the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected total effect time TTOTAL (step S470), and the effect number of the effect image determined in the lottery is input as a new effect number K ( Step S472), this subroutine is terminated. Since the control processing from step S470 to step S472 is basically the same as the control processing from step S332 to S334 in FIG. 16, detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, in the fifth embodiment of the next effect determination subroutine, the display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined based on the setting state of the BB flag or the RB flag while the previous effect image is being displayed. Therefore, the production time is selected in accordance with the game state, and in particular, since the selection is made in accordance with the BB flag and RB flag which are highly interested by the player, the player's performance and interest in the game can be increased and sustained. I can expect.
In addition, in consideration of the case where a prize is won and the game state in the BB and RB progresses to the winning game, when the BB flag is on, the display time of the next effect is the shortest, and when the RB flag is on, When the display time of the next effect is the next shortest and the BB and RB flags are not on, the display time of the next effect is set to be the longest. As a result, when the display time of the effect image is short, it may be expected that the player is inside the bonus, and it can be expected that the player's effect and interest in the game are increased.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, when the start signal is received, the display of the effect image is set to start. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a bet signal reception, a reel stop signal reception, a game end signal reception, etc. The display of the effect image can also be started based on the above.
Further, in each embodiment of the next effect determining subroutine described above, the control process related to the effect image is performed based on the event during the display of the last effect image that has been completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Based on an event during the display of an arbitrary number of effect images at the time of, the control process for the effect image can be cut off.
Further, in each embodiment of the next effect determining subroutine described above, the display time of the effect image to be displayed next is determined, and one effect image is selected from a plurality of effect images corresponding to the determined display time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display time of the effect image and the content of the effect image can be individually determined in an arbitrary manner.
In addition, for example, the step of determining the display time can be omitted, and one effect image can be determined from a plurality of effect images according to the respective conditions in the display of the previous effect image. It is also conceivable to change the probability of being selected in the lottery process according to each condition in the display of the previous effect image.

  The slot machine according to the 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. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of 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 mainly shows a part lottery process in the part lottery process subroutine which performs a flag lottery process and a subsequent flag-on process. It is a flowchart mainly showing a flag-on process in a combination lottery process subroutine for performing a combination lottery process and a subsequent flag-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine which shows the control processing after a symbol stops by a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the process subroutine during RB game which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination, flag off processing subroutine. 4 is a flowchart showing an effect image display control subroutine performed by a sub-control circuit 200. It is a flowchart which shows the game number count subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect image display control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the loop image display control subroutine which is other embodiment regarding an effect image display. It is a flowchart which shows the next effect determination subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect image display control subroutine, a BB effect image display control subroutine, and a loop image display control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of the next production determination subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of the next production determination subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of the next production determination subroutine. It is a subroutine which shows the BB winning time subroutine which is a part of control processing of the next production determination subroutine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of the next production determination subroutine. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the BB effect image which performs a large screen display and a small screen display.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch (operating means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number determination means 440 Reel control means 450 Winning process control means 460 Replay control means 510 Image control means 520 Lamp control means 530 Audio control means 540 Production control means 550 Production elapsed time monitoring means

Claims (4)

A slot machine capable of repeatedly performing a game in which a process of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is performed once,
A role lottery means for determining at least one role from a plurality of roles in the role lottery;
Reel control means for controlling the stop of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery after rotating a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed;
A flag is set when a predetermined combination is won in the combination lottery, and when it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination has been won with the flag set, Winning process control means for performing a corresponding winning process;
Production elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time of the production,
Production control means for controlling production based on production time;
With
Regardless of reception of an information signal transmitted based on the player's operation input or the progress state of the game, the effect control means converts an effect having a predetermined effect time (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effect”) to the effect. A slot machine, which is continuously executed until it is determined by the elapsed time monitoring means that the predetermined performance time has elapsed.   2. When one said continuation effect is complete | finished, the said effect control means implements the said continuation effect selected from the several effects based on the received said information signal next. The slot machine described in.   When a predetermined information signal is received from among the information signals, the effect control means performs a special effect corresponding to the predetermined information signal in parallel while continuing the continuous effect. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2.   In the case where the continuation effect and the special effect are performed in parallel, when the effect lapse time monitoring means determines that the effect time of the continuation effect has elapsed, the effect control means The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect is ended and the special effect being performed is continuously performed as the next continuous effect.

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