JP2008228900A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of changing the mode of announcement presentation while utilizing an existing operating means to be used in the play, and capable of executing the announcement presentation according to a player's needs by the player's selective operation. <P>SOLUTION: A main control circuit 100 transmits signals to a subordinate control circuit 200 when receiving operation signals from the operating means 300. The subordinate control circuit 200 makes an announcing means 600 execute the announcement presentation in a plurality of modes including information on establishment or winning of a winning combination, and executes the control process to change the mode of the announcement presentation based on a cancellation operation signal, which can not be executed by the main control circuit 100, among operation signals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to 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, and in particular, based on an invalid operation not related to the game, The present invention relates to a slot machine that can arbitrarily change a player's notification effect regarding winning or winning a special role.

  In a general slot machine, a role lottery is performed by a control means, and when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in this role lottery stops and a prize is won, a game in a mode corresponding to the winning role is played. . Such a role includes a special role such as a big bonus role or a regular bonus role, a general role in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out, or a re-playing role in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game media. is there.

  Also, in recent slot machines, various types of effect images composed of moving images, still images, etc. are displayed on image display means such as a liquid crystal display device to make the game more interesting. . Further, the effect using the effect image includes a notification effect including information for causing the player to expect a special role such as a bonus or winning.

For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-141416 (Patent Document 1) discloses a joystick that also serves as a start switch, an input direction detection unit that detects a direction in which the joystick is operated, and an image display unit that displays an effect image. The direction to be input by the joystick is displayed on the image display means from the insertion of the game medium to the game start operation for rotating each reel, and based on the operation direction of the player's joystick, There has been proposed a slot machine that displays any notification effect including information on the result on an image display means.
JP 2006-141416 A

  In order to increase the player's expectation, the notification effect on the general slot machine, especially the special role such as bonus, is determined by whether or not the special role is notified by lottery. After notifying the non-winning of the role several times, a mode of notifying the winning of the special role was adopted.

  However, there is not one need for the player's notification effect, but there are cases where the player wants to enjoy the expectation of winning the special role through the notification effect that is repeatedly performed by lottery. Sometimes you want to know. In a general slot machine, since the player cannot arbitrarily change the mode of the notification effect, there is a problem that the conflicting needs of the player for the notification effect cannot be satisfied.

  In addition, the slot machine of Patent Document 1 aims to make the period from the insertion of the game medium to the game start operation for rotating each reel interesting by a notification effect. Did not change arbitrarily. In particular, a joystick capable of indicating a direction, an input direction detecting means for the joystick, and an effect of displaying the direction to be input by the joystick are essential, and the notification effect of Patent Document 1 is applied to a general slot machine. If it tries to do, there exists a problem that control processing, such as a new operation means and direction for direction indication, must be added.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to change the mode of the notification effect by using the existing operation means used for the game as it is, and according to the needs by the player's arbitrary operation. An object is to provide a slot machine capable of performing a notification effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, the slot machine of the present invention can repeatedly execute a game in which the process from inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is a unit. A slot machine, and an operation means for transmitting an operation signal by a player's operation, and a control process for the game based on an effective operation signal executable among the operation signals, and a control process for the game A main control circuit that performs a lottery for determining one combination from a plurality of combinations including a special combination or a small combination as one, a sub-control circuit that performs control processing of effects during the game, and a control by the sub-control circuit And a notification means for executing the effect by at least one of an image, light or sound, and the sub control when the main control circuit receives an operation signal from the operation means A signal is transmitted to the road, and the sub-control circuit causes the notification means to execute a plurality of notification effects including information relating to the winning or winning of the combination, and the main control circuit is not executable among the operation signals. Based on the invalid operation signal, a control process for changing the aspect of the notification effect is performed.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, the player can arbitrarily change the mode of the notification effect by using the existing operation means used for the game as a general purpose. Thereby, the notification effect executed by the sub-control circuit can be changed to another notification effect having a different aspect according to the player's preference.

  In addition, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to change the mode of the notification effect by using the existing operation means used for the game as it is, changing the existing design of the slot machine, or adding new operation means. It is possible to newly provide a notification effect changing function without adding.

  Here, the “operation means” includes any operation means that transmits an operation signal to the main control circuit by the player's operation. For example, it corresponds to various bet switches 1 to 3, a start switch, a stop switch, or a payment switch for a credited game medium.

  The “control processing related to the game” includes all control processing that affects the execution of the game with a unit of a process until a plurality of reels are rotated and stopped. For example, control processing for determining the number of set bets performed based on operation of various bet switches, rotation control processing of each reel performed based on operation of a start switch, and stop of each reel performed based on operation of each stop switch This corresponds to a control process or a payout control process of a credited game medium performed based on an operation of a settlement switch.

  The “executable effective operation signal” refers to an operation signal that can cause the main control circuit to execute a predetermined control process relating to a game. On the other hand, the “unexecutable invalid operation signal” refers to an operation signal that cannot cause the main control circuit to execute a predetermined control process relating to a game. Even the same operation signal can be a valid operation signal or an invalid operation signal depending on the state of control processing of the main control circuit and the state of the slot machine. In the following description, the operation of the operation means to which the invalid operation signal is transmitted is referred to as “invalid operation”.

  Invalid operation signals include, for example, various bet switch operation signals after the set bet number is confirmed (ex. A state where the maximum bet number is satisfied), various bet switch operation signals exceeding the number of credits of the game medium, and various bets during reel rotation. Switch operation signal, start switch operation signal before setting bet number is confirmed (ex. Less than required minimum bet number), start switch operation signal during reel rotation, one corresponding stop after one reel stop This corresponds to a switch operation signal or a checkout switch operation signal in the absence of a credited game medium.

  “Notification means” includes image display means capable of displaying effect images such as CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), lamp means such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and light bulbs, speakers, etc. It is.

  The “notification effect” includes any effect using at least one of an image, light, or sound including information on winning or winning of a role. For example, if it is an effect using the image of the image display means, an effect that displays the winning symbol as it is, an effect that displays a predetermined effect image that reminds the winning symbol, an effect that uses a character image For example, an effect of notifying the winning or non-winning of a predetermined role based on the constituent elements and the effect result, an effect of notifying the winning or non-winning of the predetermined role by a combination of numerical images, and the like. In addition, if it is an effect using the light of the lamp means, an effect of notifying the winning of the predetermined role by turning on the predetermined lamp means corresponds. Furthermore, if it is the effect using the sound of a speaker, the effect which notifies the winning of a predetermined role with a special sound (ex. Sound effect, BGM) corresponds.

  “Based on the invalid operation signal” means “because of the invalid operation signal”, and “Change the mode of the notification effect based on the invalid operation signal” directly to the invalid operation signal. Based on the signal transmitted from the main control circuit that has received the invalid operation signal, not only when the sub control circuit changes the mode of the notification effect, but also when the sub control circuit changes the mode of the notification effect. included.

  In addition, in the case of changing the mode of the notification effect, when the current notification effect is canceled and changed to another notification effect having a different aspect, another notification effect having a different aspect is continued while continuing the current notification effect. When adding, when changing some aspects of the current notification effect, when changing aspects such as a lottery table used for the current notification effect, various changes are included.

  Furthermore, “performing a control process for changing the mode of the notification effect” is not limited to the case where the sub control circuit immediately changes the mode of the notification effect based on the invalid operation signal, for example, based on the invalid operation signal. Thus, the case where the sub control circuit starts the control process for changing the mode of the notification effect and changes the mode of the notification effect based on the valid or invalid operation signal transmitted thereafter is also included.

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

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

  “Positions” include, for example, “special roles” and “small roles”. For the small roles, a “general role” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a game without inserting game media. “Re-playing role (also referred to as replay)” is included. On the other hand, the special role is a role that can be shifted to a “special game” in which the game proceeds favorably for the player. Various other combinations can be added according to the game mode. Furthermore, it can be considered that “out of” which is the subject of the role lottery is one of the roles.

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

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

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

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

  Preferably, in the above-described slot machine according to the present invention, when the sub-control circuit wins or wins the special role, it is determined by lottery whether or not to notify the special role win or win. Although the notification effect is performed, when the invalid operation signal is received, the notification effect for notifying the winning or winning of the special role 100% regardless of the lottery is performed.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, usually, when one notification effect is performed to notify the winning or winning of the special role by lottery, the player arbitrarily performs an invalid operation. In other words, it is possible to execute another notification effect that immediately notifies the winning of the special role without depending on the lottery. As a result, a player who wants to have a sense of expectation for winning the special role can enjoy the game with one notification effect, and a player who wants to know immediately that the special role has been won, The game can be enjoyed by the notification effect, and the conflicting needs of the player can be satisfied.

  Preferably, in the above-described slot machine according to the present invention, when the sub control circuit has a plurality of lottery tables with different probabilities of notifying the winning or winning of the special role and winning or winning the special role. The notification effect is executed using one lottery table, but when the invalid operation signal is received, another lottery with a higher probability of notifying the winning or winning of the special role than the one lottery table. The notification effect is performed using a table.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, the lottery table used for the notification effect can be changed to a higher probability based on an arbitrary invalid operation of the player. As a result, a player who wants to have a sense of expectation for winning or winning a special role directly executes a notification effect using a lottery table with a relatively low probability of notifying the winning or winning special role. A player who wants to know the winning or winning of a role immediately can change the notification effect using a lottery table with a relatively high probability of notifying the winning or winning of a special role by arbitrarily performing an invalid operation. Good.

  For example, a lottery table with 30%, 50%, 70%, 80%, and 100% probabilities of notifying the winning of special roles is prepared in advance, and used for notification effects according to the number of invalid operations performed by the player. It is possible to arbitrarily change the winning probability of the lottery table.

  Preferably, in the above-described slot machine according to the present invention, the sub-control circuit determines whether or not the invalid operation signal is based on the number of receptions of the operation signal, and performs a control process for changing the mode of the notification effect. To do.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, the sub-control circuit can determine whether or not it is an invalid operation signal based on the number of operation signal receptions, and based on the number of invalid operation signal receptions, Control processing for changing the mode of the notification effect can be performed. Further, by assigning a plurality of notification effects A, B, C... To invalid operation signal reception times 1, 2, 3,..., It is possible to select a predetermined notification effect corresponding to the invalid operation signal reception frequency. It becomes.

  Here, the “number of operation signal receptions” includes not only the number of invalid operation signal receptions but also the total number of valid operation signal and invalid operation signal receptions. For example, when the operation means is a 1-bet switch, an operation signal up to 3 bets, which is the maximum bet number that can be set, is a valid operation signal that can execute a command, and an operation signal after 3 bets is set cannot be executed. Possible invalid operation signal. In such a case, a predetermined notification effect may be selected based on the number of receptions of only the invalid operation signal, or a predetermined notification based on the total number of receptions of the valid operation signal and the invalid operation signal. An effect may be selected.

  Preferably, in the above-described slot machine according to the present invention, the sub control circuit determines whether or not the invalid operation signal is based on the reception timing of the operation signal, and performs a control process for changing the mode of the notification effect. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is performed.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, the sub-control circuit can determine whether or not the operation signal is an invalid operation signal based on the reception timing of the operation signal. A control process for changing the aspect can be performed.

  Here, as a case corresponding to “determining whether or not the invalid operation signal is based on the reception timing of the operation signal”, for example, operation signals of various bet switches are received at the timing after the set bet number is determined. In this case, when the signal is received at the timing of reel rotation (during game), it can be determined that these operation signals are invalid operation signals. In addition, when the operation signal of the start switch is received at the timing before the set number of bets is confirmed, or when the operation signal is received at the timing of reel rotation (during game), these operation signals are invalid operation signals. Can be determined. Furthermore, even when an operation signal of one stop switch is received at a timing after the corresponding one reel is stopped, it can be determined that this operation signal is an invalid operation signal.

  Preferably, in the above-described slot machine according to the present invention, the sub control circuit starts control processing for changing the mode of the notification effect based on the invalid operation signal, and the last of the rotating reels. The mode of the notification effect is changed based on the operation signal for stopping the reel that is stopped at the same time.

  According to such a slot machine of the present invention, control for changing the mode of the notification effect is started by the invalid operation performed at the player's arbitrary timing, and then the mode of the notification effect is changed by the last reel stop operation. As a result, a certain regularity or predictability can be provided at the timing of changing the mode of the notification effect. In particular, it is possible to change the mode of the notification effect naturally without feeling uncomfortable at the end of the unit game.

  According to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to change the mode of the notification effect by using the existing operation means used for the game as it is, and to perform the notification effect according to the needs by the player's arbitrary operation It becomes.

Hereinafter, a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment adopts a so-called 3-bet 1-line system. For example, if coins are used as game media, one unit game is performed with 3 game media. The game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped on one active line.

  Three real main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided on the upper portion of the housing of the slot machine 10. Each of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to roles to be described later are printed at equal intervals is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof.

  As will be described later, each of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are displayed on the display window 40. Move downward from.

  Here, FIG. 35 is a front view showing the main reels 40L, 40C and 40R of the slot machine 10. FIG. As shown in the figure, each of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has four types of symbols A to D drawn in different arrangements. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 35, each of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is visible through the display window 40. When the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, one symbol A, B, C, or D for each main reel has a virtual effective line (a chain line in FIG. (See the thin line in 35). Therefore, a total of three combinations of symbols A, B, C, or D can be visually recognized through the entire horizontally long rectangular display window 40.

  These four types of symbols A to D correspond to one or more combinations shown in the lottery table of FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, “BB (Big Bonus) 1”, “BB2”, “BB1 + RP (Replay)”, “BB2 + RP”, “Replay (also called Replay)”, There are 7 types of roles, “Small” and “Less”. Symbol A of each main reel 40L, 40C and 40R is “BB1 role”, symbol B is “BB2 role”, symbol C is “BB1 + RP role”, “BB2 + RP role” and “re-playing role”, symbol D Corresponds to “small role”. In the following description, “BB1 role” and “BB2 role” may be referred to as “BB role”, and “BB1 + RP role” and “BB2 + RP role” may be referred to as “BB + RP role”.

  Here, the small combination includes a general small combination that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a re-playing combination that can replay the game without inserting the game medium. On the other hand, the BB1 role and the BB2 role are both roles that can be shifted to a “special game” in which the game proceeds advantageously for the player. During this special game, the winning combination lottery is performed based on the BB operating lottery table shown in FIG. 26, and the winning probability of the small combination becomes extremely high.

  In addition, when the BB1 + RP combination and the BB2 + RP combination are won, control is performed to shift from the next game to the “re-game height selection state (also referred to as RT = replay time)”. During the re-game height selection state, a winning lottery is performed based on the RT operation general lottery table (BB winning) shown in FIG. 28A, and the winning probability of the re-game hand becomes extremely high. That is, during the re-game high selection state, the game can be advanced without consuming game media.

  Further, when winning the BB1 role, control is made to shift to the “re-game height selection state” after the above-mentioned “special game” is completed. During the re-game height selection state, a winning lottery is performed based on the RT operation general lottery table (after BB winning) shown in FIG. 28 (b), and the winning probability of the re-game hand becomes extremely high. Note that “out of”, which is the target of the lottery, is included in one of the roles.

  Furthermore, the BB1 + RP combination and the BB2 + RP combination are the simultaneous winning combination of the above-mentioned BB1 combination or BB2 combination and the re-game combination. If these BB1 + RP combination or BB2 + RP combination is won, the re-play combination combination has priority. Control is performed so as to do this (see steps S64 and S65 in FIG. 9).

  In the winning lottery of the main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 2) described in detail later, when one of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 27 is won, a predetermined symbol A, B, C or D corresponding to the winning winning combination is valid. The main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are controlled to stop so as to be aligned on the line. In other words, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment wins all the winning combinations in the winning lottery (however, if the “BB1 + RP combination” or “BB2 + RP combination” is won as described above, the re-game combination is given priority. Adopt a control method to win.

  As described above, since the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment employs a control method for winning all the winning combinations in the winning lottery, the symbols A to D of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are visually recognized during the game. And there is no need to go to see. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the symbols A to D, the symbols such as red 7, blue 7, cherry, watermelon, bell, BAR and the like commonly used in a general slot machine are not used but are used at a glance. The “face design” is difficult to understand. Thereby, even if the stopped symbols A to D are visually recognized, it is difficult to understand the winning combination at first glance. This is a notification in three liquid crystal display devices (image display means) 70L, 70C and 70R described later. It will contribute to the production.

  The three liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R described above are arranged in parallel on the front surface portion 20 of the casing of the slot machine 10. All of these liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R have a vertically long rectangular shape, and an effect image composed of a moving image or a still image is displayed by the image control means 500 (see FIG. 2) of the sub-control circuit 200 described later. Is done.

  As described above, since the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment employs a control method for winning all the winning combinations in the winning lottery, the symbols A to D of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are displayed during the game. There is no need to see and push. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game is performed while visually recognizing the effect images displayed on the three liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R, respectively, and the total of the three liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R. The display area is made wider than the total display areas of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R to increase the visibility.

  For example, the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R in FIG. 1 show an image display configuration during normal game of the slot machine 10. During the normal game, the symbol image 73 and the character image 73 are displayed on about 2/3 of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R, respectively, on the about 1/3 portion. It has become. Further, a numerical image 74 (see FIGS. 41 and 42) for notifying the winning or winning of the BB1 role or the BB2 role is also displayed in the approximately 2/3 portion. The numerical image 74 will be described later in detail.

  As each design image 71, as shown in the comparison table of FIG. 29, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Special Replay”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Grape”, “Orange”, “Blueberry” , “Bell”, “Cherry”, etc., which are commonly used in general slot machines. These symbol images 71 are one of the seven types of roles, “BB1 role”, “BB2 role”, “BB1 + RP role”, “BB2 + RP role”, “re-playing role”, “small role”, and “out of”. Or it corresponds to plural.

  Each symbol image 71 performs an effect of rotating and stopping by the image control means 500 (hereinafter referred to as a rotation effect and a stop effect) to form a virtual reel. Further, when stopped, the combination of the three symbol images 71, 71, 71 corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is aligned on the virtual effective line (see the chain line in FIG. 1). That is, each symbol image 71 plays a role of notifying the winning combination of the winning combination in the winning lottery.

  Here, in this embodiment, in order to make the game of the slot machine 10 interesting, there are two cases where the winning combination is intentionally hidden. As one of them, when “BB1 + RP combination” or “BB2 + RP combination” is won simultaneously, the combination of the three “replay” or “special replay” symbol images 71 corresponding to the replay combination is preferentially stopped. (See steps S121 to S126 in FIG. 14). Further, as another one, when the “BB1 role” or “BB2 role” is won alone, the combination of the three “chance symbols” symbol images 71 is stopped by lottery (steps S112 to S115 in FIG. 14). Steps S117 to S120).

  On the other hand, numbers “1” to “9” are used as the number images 72. These number images 72 are combined with a predetermined symbol image 71 in accordance with the result of the lottery drawing, and rotate and stop effects together with each symbol image 71. However, when performing a notification effect regarding the BB winning combination, which will be described later, only the numeric image 72 operates separately from the symbol image 71 to perform rotation and stop effects. That is, each of the number images 72 plays a role of notifying the expectation of winning the BB role depending on whether the same numbers are aligned or notifying the winning of the BB role when the same numbers are aligned. Such control processing of rotation effect, stop effect, expectation effect, and notification effect using the pattern image 71 and the numerical image 72 is shown in the sub-control circuit subroutine of FIGS.

  The image display means used in the slot machine 10 is not limited to the combination of the plurality of liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R, and a single large liquid crystal device may be used. In addition, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device as long as a rotation and stop effect using a plurality of design images 71 and numerical images 72 can be performed, and for example, a display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) may be used.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a notification lamp means 21 is disposed in front of the central liquid crystal display device 70 </ b> C in the slot machine 10. The notification lamp means 21 notifies the winning or winning of the BB combination by lamp emission based on an invalid bet operation arbitrarily performed by the player. In the present embodiment, a rotating warning lamp (so-called “pat lamp”) is used as the notification lamp means 21 in which a rotatable reflecting mirror is combined with an LED capable of emitting seven colors. The control processing of the notification lamp means 21 is shown in the notification lamp control processing subroutine of FIG.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel section 30 is provided below each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R. A 1-bet switch 35 and a 3-bet switch 36 are disposed on the left side of the operation panel unit 30. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called three-sheet dedicated machine, and is credited by pushing the 1-bet switch 35 three times or pushing the 3-bet switch 36 once. Three of the game media are eligible for game betting. Also, when a game medium is inserted into a game medium insertion port 38, which will be described later, three of the inserted game media are to be betted. In addition, if you win the re-game role after winning the above-mentioned “BB1 + RP role”, “BB2 + RP role”, or “re-game role”, you will bet 3 game media without consuming the game media in the next game. It becomes the object of.

  In the following description, the number of game media to bet by operation of the bet switches 35 and 36, insertion into the game media slot 38, or winning a re-game player will be referred to as “number of bets”. Thereafter, the bet number stored and set in the RAM 110 is referred to as a “set bet number”.

  As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the player arbitrarily pushes the bet switches 35 and 36 after the set bet number is fixed to 3 bets, an invalid operation signal at this time is displayed. According to the number, the control process for changing the mode of the notification effect is performed. Such a change in the mode of notification effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 and 21 to 25.

  On the right side of the operation panel 30, the game medium insertion port 38 for introducing game media is provided. When a predetermined number or more of game media are input from the game medium insertion port 38, the predetermined number or more is stored as a credit number in a RAM 110 (see FIG. 4) described later.

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

  When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. Further, the operation signal of the start switch 50 at this time is also transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 2), and the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 displayed on the respective liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R are also rotated at the same time. Start production. When the rotation speeds of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the player's operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R becomes effective.

  When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left main reel 40L stops. When the stop switch 52C is pushed, the middle main reel 40C stops. When the stop switch 52R is pushed, the right main reel 40R stops. Further, the operation signals of the stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R at this time are also transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 2), and the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 displayed on the respective liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R. In addition, a stop effect is performed at the reception timing of each operation signal.

  On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10, a sound emitted from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 5 described later) is output to the outside of the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. Each main reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped, and the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line (see the chain line in FIG. 1) is a predetermined combination, that is, symbols A, B, and C constituting a combination. Alternatively, when a combination of D is made and a winning combination is won, a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62 according to the combination.

<Explanation of functional block diagram>
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram related to the control of the slot machine 10. In the figure, as a control circuit, a main control circuit 100 and a sub control circuit 200 are electrically connected.

  The operation means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and motors 80L, 80C and 80R provided on the main reels 40L, 40C and 40R described above are electrically connected. The operation means 300 includes the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, the 1-bet switch 35, and the 3-bet switch 36 described above. Further, the stop operation means 310 is composed of the three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R described above. These operation means 300 are not limited to switches and buttons, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is electrically connected with a notifying means 600, and the notifying means 600 includes the above-described liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R, the notifying lamp means 21 and the speaker 64. ing.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a bet control means 400, a role lottery means 410, a main reel control means 420, a game control means 430, a re-game control means 460, and a signal transmission control means 480.

  The bet control means 400 includes a betting operation signal transmitted when the 1-bet switch 35 or the 3-bet switch 36 is operated, A new bet number is set based on the winning of the game player, and the bet number is subtracted from the credit number as necessary. Further, the bet control unit 400 converts the results of these processes into signals and transmits them to the sub-control circuit 200.

  The role lottery means 410 performs lottery of a role (BB1 role and BB2 role, BB1 + RP role, BB2 + RP role, small role, replay role) which are special roles by a role lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 412 (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 414 for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 414 And random number determination means 416 for determining whether or not the winning combination is won and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIG. 7).

  The main reel control means 420 receives the main reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, rotates the main reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch 52L, Based on the reception of the reel stop signal transmitted from 52C and 52R, the control relating to the reel operation for stopping the main reels 40L, 40C and 40R is performed. In the present embodiment, stop control of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed so that the combinations of symbols A, B, C, or D corresponding to the winning combination are aligned. The control processing by the main reel control means 420 is shown in a main reel rotation / stop subroutine (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The game control means 430 wins the BB role, the small role, and the re-playing role in the role lottery process, and when it is determined that the symbols corresponding to each role are prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbols, Proceed with the process corresponding to.

  The game control means 430 includes special game control means 432 in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game media. The special game control means 432 pays out a special game in which the game proceeds in an advantageous manner for the player or a predetermined number of game media.

  When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-game players have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbols that have been re-winned and stopped in the role lottery process, Control to execute the game of.

  The replay control means 460 includes a replay height selection state control means 470. The re-game height selection state control means 470 changes the game mode to a re-game height selection state in which the winning probability of the re-game player is extremely high in the role lottery when the predetermined start requirement is achieved, Thereafter, when a predetermined release requirement is achieved, a process of releasing the replay height selection state is performed.

  The signal transmission control means 480 transmits these bet operation signals to the sub-control circuit 200 when the 1-bet switch 35 or the 3-bet switch 36 is operated. Such control processing by the signal transmission control means 480 is shown in a signal transmission processing subroutine (FIG. 12). In the present embodiment, a bet operation signal up to 3 bets that can be processed by the main control circuit 100 is referred to as a “valid operation signal”, and a bet operation signal with a set bet number exceeding 3 is referred to as an “invalid operation signal”. As will be described later, the sub-control circuit 200 receives the bet operation signal from the signal transmission control means 480, counts the bet operation signal with the set bet number exceeding 3, that is, the number of invalid operation signals received, and notifies the user. Control processing for changing the aspect of the effect is performed (see FIG. 21).

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 includes an image control unit 500, an image storage unit 510, a lamp control unit 520, and a sound control unit 530. As shown in FIG. 3, the image control means 500 includes a design image selection control means 501, a design image / number image combination control means 502, a rotation and stop effect means 503, and a notification effect control means 504. include. Further, the image storage unit 510 includes a design image data storage unit 511, a numerical image data storage unit 512, and an effect image data storage unit 513. Such a control process by the sub-control circuit 200 is shown in a sub-control circuit subroutine (see FIGS. 13 to 25).

  The image control unit 500 mainly reads and notifies various image data stored in the image storage unit 510 (actually part of the storage area of the ROM 208 or RAM 210 shown in FIG. 5) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100. A predetermined effect image is displayed on each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R of the means 600.

  Hereinafter, the image control unit 500 will be described. First, the symbol image selection control unit 501 selects a combination of predetermined symbol images 71 corresponding to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery by the combination lottery unit 410 of the main control circuit 100. The symbol image selection control means 501 determines a symbol image 71 to be stopped based on the stop operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a single small role set by the main control circuit 100 by the symbol image selection control means 501 is composed of six types of combinations of different symbol images 71 in terms of performance in the sub control circuit 200. They are distributed to small roles (small roles on production) (see FIG. 29). Such control processing by the symbol image selection control means 501 is shown in a symbol selection processing subroutine (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

  The symbol image / numeric image combination control unit 502 selects and combines the predetermined numeric image 72 with the predetermined symbol image 71 selected by the symbol image selection control unit 501. The symbol image / number image combination control means 502 determines the combination of the symbol image 71 and the number image 72 to be stopped based on the stop operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R. Such control processing by the symbol image / number image combination control means 502 is shown in a symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine (see FIG. 16).

  Based on the operation of the start switch 50, the rotation / stop effect control means 503 performs an effect of rotating the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R, respectively, and each stop. Based on the stop operation of the switches 52L, 52C and 52R, an effect of stopping the predetermined symbol image 71 and the predetermined numeral image 72 previously combined by the symbol image / numeric image combination control means 502 is performed. Such a control process by the rotation / stop effect control means 503 is shown in a rotation / stop effect process subroutine (see FIG. 17).

  The notification effect control means 504 executes a plurality of notification effects including information related to the winning combination or winning combination. As a main notification effect in the present embodiment, first, when the “BB1 + RP combination” or “BB2 + RP combination” is won in the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100, the three number images 72 have the same number. The notification effect of whether or not they are aligned is performed (refer to the notification effect processing subroutine during BB + RP winning in FIG. 19). Second, when winning a single winning “BB1 role” or “BB2 role”, the symbol image 71 of “chance symbol” is displayed to intentionally hide the winning of the BB role from the player. A notification effect for notifying which of the “BB1 combination” or “BB2 combination” has been won is performed (see the notification effect processing subroutine during chance game in FIG. 20). These notification effects will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  Further, when the notification effect control means 504 receives the invalid operation signal from the signal transmission control means 480 described above once, the notification effect control means 504 changes to the notification effect of FIG. 19 or FIG. 20 instead of “BB1 role” or “BB2 role”. The notification effect is executed in such a manner that 100% notification of winning or winning is not performed regardless of the lottery (see the 100% notification effect control processing subroutine in FIGS. 22 and 23). In the present embodiment, when winning or winning “BB1 role”, the same odd number images 74 are displayed together (see FIG. 40 or FIG. 41), and same when winning or winning “BB2 role”. This is an effect of displaying even number images 74 in alignment.

  Next, the image storage means 510 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described. First, in the symbol image data storage means 511, the “BB1 role”, “BB2 role”, “BB1 + RP role”, “BB2 + RP role”, “re-playing role”, “small game role”, which are the targets of the role lottery means 410. “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Chance Pattern”, “Special Replay”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Grape”, corresponding to one or more of the seven types of roles Data of a plurality of symbol images 71 such as “orange”, “blueberry”, “bell”, and “cherry” are stored (refer to FIG. 29 for the correspondence between the role and the symbol image).

  Further, in the present embodiment, two types of “replay” as shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B corresponding to the replaying roles in “BB1 + RP combination”, “BB2 + RP combination”, and “replaying combination”. Design images 71A and 71B are provided. FIG. 5A shows a normal “replay” symbol image 71A that is displayed with high probability when the “re-gamer” is elected alone. FIG. 5B shows a symbol image 71B of “special replay” that is displayed with high probability when the BB1 combination or the BB2 combination and the replaying combination are won simultaneously. In this way, by giving two types of “replay” symbol images 71A and 71B separately when the re-playing role is won alone and when winning simultaneously with the BB role, the expectation of winning the BB role is notified. Yes.

  The numerical image data storage means 512 stores image data of numerical images 72 and 74 of “1” to “9”. In the present embodiment, the expectation of winning the BB role is produced depending on whether or not the three number images 72 paired with each symbol image 71 are aligned with each other, and when the same numbers are aligned, the winning of the BB role is notified. is doing. Further, in this embodiment, when the bet switch 35 or 36 exceeding 3 bets is performed once when winning or winning the BB combination, the winning or winning of the BB combination is notified 100% by the numerical image 74. It is like that.

  The numeric image 72 displayed together with the symbol image 71 preferably has an appearance that can be easily distinguished from the symbol image 71. For example, during normal gaming, the numeral image 72 is smaller than the symbol image 71. It is conceivable that the typeface and color of the numerical image 72 are different from the “red 7” and “blue 7” which are the design images 71.

  In the effect image data storage means 513, effect image data other than the symbol image 71 and the numerical images 72 and 74, for example, an image in a state where the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 are rotating (see the white arrow in FIG. 37). ) Data, character image 73 data, background image data, demo image data, and other various image data such as characters, numbers, figures, symbols, designs, colors, patterns used for production.

  In this embodiment, the design image 71 and the numerical image 72 are rotated and stopped to form a virtual reel for production in about one third of each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R. Specific display forms of the pattern image 71 and the numerical image 72 are not particularly limited. For example, a display form in which the combination of the design image 71 and the number image 72 rotates together with the background reel image may be employed, or the background reel image may be omitted and the design image 71 and the number image 72 may be omitted. A display form in which only the combination with the image 72 is rotated may be employed.

  Next, the lamp control means 520 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. When the lamp control means 520 receives the invalid operation signal from the signal transmission control means 480 twice, the lamp control means 520 determines whether or not any BB role has been won or won, and the BB role has been won or won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the lamp driving circuit 222 (see FIG. 5) is driven to turn on and rotate the notification lamp means 21 in seven colors. Thereby, the winning or winning of the BB combination is notified 100% regardless of the lottery. Such control processing of the lamp control means 520 is shown in a notification lamp control processing subroutine (see FIG. 24).

  Next, the voice control means 530 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The sound control means 530 controls sound effects and BGM during the game as described above. The voice control unit 520 reads the voice data stored in the ROM 208 (see FIG. 5) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the speaker drive circuit 224 (see FIG. 5), and A predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

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

<Main control circuit 100>
In FIG. 4, the above-described start switch 50 is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  In addition, the stop switch 52L, 52C, 52R and the 3-bet switch 36 are also connected to the interface circuit 102 described above. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 6 described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 7 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 412 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 412 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

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

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

  As described above, the CPU 106 controls the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and controls the rotation speed by controlling the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R.

  The main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are each provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting a rotation angle position, and each rotation angle position sensor is connected to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is. Signals indicating the rotation angle positions of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R emitted from the rotation angle position sensors are supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into predetermined signals, and then input to the input / output bus 104. Supplied. The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol that stops at a position on the effective line (see the chain line in the drawing) of the display window 40 shown in FIG.

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

<Sub control circuit 200>
In FIG. 5, the connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206 via the input / output bus 204.

  A ROM 208 and a RAM 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the display driving device 221, the display driving circuit 222, and the speaker driving circuit 224, and initial data for executing this control program. For example, a sub-control circuit subroutine shown in FIGS. 13 to 25 described later, various image data displayed on each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R, and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64 are stored.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 204 is a random number generator 205 used for various lottery processes (see FIGS. 30 to 34) in the image control means 500 shown in FIG. The random number generator 205 generates random numbers included in a certain range of numerical values, similar to the random number generator 412 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) of the main control circuit 100 described above. Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 206.

  A display driving device 221 for driving each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 208 according to the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display driving device 221. Accordingly, various effect images including image data and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R.

  The input / output bus 204 is also connected with a lamp driving circuit 222 for driving the notification lamp means 21. When the invalid operation signal is received twice from the signal transmission unit 480 shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 206 issues a drive command, and the display drive circuit 222 drives the seven-color light emitting LEDs of the notification lamp unit 21 to turn on in response to this drive command. Let

  Further, a speaker drive circuit 224 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 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 224. Thereby, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

[Description of control processing]
<Description of Control Processing of Slot Machine 10>
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the control unit of the slot machine 10 described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.

  FIG. 6 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 7 to 11 show subroutines which are control processes performed in the main routine.

  FIG. 7 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. FIG. 8 shows a main reel rotation / stop subroutine in which the main reel control means 420 controls the main reels 40L, 40C and 40R to rotate and stop. FIG. 9 shows a symbol stop processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the main reel rotation / stop subroutine. FIG. 10 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the main reel rotation / stop subroutine. FIG. 11 shows a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off process subroutine.

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

<Description of main routine>
The control process of the main routine will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The main routine indicates a control process when a unit game is performed once, from the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R displaying symbols A to D to the process based on the result of stopping.

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). The process of setting the re-gaming state is performed in steps S85 and S87 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 11, for example, as will be described later.

  When it is determined that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), the process proceeds to step S11, and it is determined whether or not the 3-bet switch 36 is operated by the player. When it is determined that the 3-bet switch 36 has not been operated (NO), the process of step S11 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the 3-bet switch 36 has been operated (YES), the set bet number is determined based on a signal generated by the player operating the 3-bet switch 36 (step S13). ). This set bet number is the number of game media that are the betting targets for one game, and as described above, there are only three in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment. Furthermore, the set bet number is not limited to the number of game media that are betted after being temporarily accumulated as the credit amount described above, and the game that is inserted from the game media slot 38 and directly targeted for bet. Includes the number of media.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S12), and a gaming medium newly inserted or credited is given. The game can be played again without consuming.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S14). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S13 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the routine proceeds to a winning lottery process subroutine (step S15).

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S15, combination lottery processing is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and only the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, the BB1 flag or both the BB2 flag and the replay flag, only the replay flag, depending on the winning combination. Then, a flag-on process for turning on the RT flag and the small combination flag is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Subsequent to the role lottery processing subroutine (step S15), a main reel rotation / stop subroutine (step S16) for performing control processing related to the operation from rotating the main reels 40L, 40C, 40R to stopping based on the role lottery result. Is done. The main reel rotation / stop subroutine is performed by the main reel control means 420. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, after the main reel is stopped by the main reel rotation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off processing subroutine (step S17) 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 S18) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning combination is performed based on the results of the winning lottery and winning symbol determination. In this payout process, it is possible to actually pay out game media from the game media payout port 62, but instead of paying out, it is also possible to credit a predetermined number of game media. The unit game is completed by the above control process. Then, by repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of unit games.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
The combination lottery process and the flag-on process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether the game mode is a BB (BB1 or BB2) game (step S31). When it is determined that the game mode is BB game (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S32). Here, FIG. 26 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  In the BB operation lottery table, a small combination of symbol number 1 and a deviation of symbol number 2 are set. In the case of winning a small role, it is set to win when the symbol D is aligned on all three main reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In this lottery table at the time of BB operation, in the combination lottery performed in step S36, which will be described later, the probability of winning a small combination is very high at 1 / 1.01, and conversely, the probability of loss is very low at about 1/100. This is a very advantageous setting for the player.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the game mode is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game mode is RT (replay time) game (step S33). . When it is determined that the game mode is the RT game (YES), the RT operation general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S34). Here, an example of the RT operation general lottery table used during the winning of the BB role is shown in FIG. 28A, and an example of the RT operation general lottery table used after the special game by the BB1 role is ended is shown in FIG. Shown in b).

  In the RT operation general lottery table of FIG. 28 (a) used during the winning of the BB combination, the re-playing combination of the symbol number 1, the small role of the symbol number 2, and the deviation of the symbol number 3 are set. . When a re-game player is won, the game is set so that a prize is awarded when the symbols C are aligned on all three main reels 40L, 40C and 40R.

  The general lottery table at the time of RT operation as shown in FIG. 28 (a) is used in the next game after the simultaneous winning of the BB1 + RP role or the BB2 + RP role, and the probability of winning the re-game role is 1 / 1.33. It is set high. In the present embodiment, the RT game after the simultaneous winning of the BB1 + RP role or the BB2 + RP role is used as an opportunity for notifying the BB role, and the BB is progressed while consuming little game media. You can enjoy the announcement of the role selection.

  In addition, even when winning the BB1 role or the BB2 role alone, it is possible to shift to the RT game using the lottery table of FIG. 28A, but in this embodiment, the BB1 role or the BB2 role When winning alone, control is made so that these BB roles are won immediately (see Steps S60 to S63 in FIG. 9), so that the transition to the RT game using the lottery table in FIG. do not do.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the control for immediately winning the BB role is performed, the symbol images 71 of “Red 7” or “Blue 7” are not necessarily gathered and the winning of the BB 1 role or the BB 2 role is not notified. The symbol image 71 of “chance symbol” is displayed by lottery, and there is a case where a chance game is performed in which the player who intentionally hides the winning combination of the BB is hidden from the player (steps S112 to S115 and steps S117 to S120 in FIG. 14). (See 20 chance game informing effect processing subroutine).

  On the other hand, in the RT operation general lottery table of FIG. 28 (b) used after the end of the special game by the BB1 role, the BB1 role of the symbol number 1, the BB2 role of the symbol number 2, the BB1 + RP role of the symbol number 3, A BB2 + RP combination of symbol number 4, a re-playing combination of symbol number 5, a small role of symbol number 6, and a deviation of symbol number 7 are set.

  In the RT lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 28 (b), when winning the BB1 role, the winning is set when the symbol A is aligned on all three main reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In addition, when winning the BB2 combination, the winning is set when the symbol B is aligned on all three main reels 40L, 40C and 40R.

  Further, as will be described later, when winning the BB1 + RP combination or the BB2 + RP combination, a control process for preferentially stopping the symbol C corresponding to the re-game combination is performed (see steps S64 and S65 in FIG. 9). All the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are set so that the symbols C are aligned to win the re-gamer.

  In the RT operation general lottery table of FIG. 28 (b), the probability of winning a re-game is set as very high as 1 / 1.34, and after the special game by the BB1 game ends, The game can be progressed almost without consuming and more game media can be obtained than in the case of the BB2 combination. Thereby, in comparison with the BB2 combination, the BB1 combination is made a special combination that is more advantageous to the player.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when winning the BB1 + RP role or the BB2 + RP role, the simultaneous winning state of the BB1 role or the BB2 role and the replaying role is continuously established, and the BB role winning using the numerical image 72 is achieved. Opportunities for notification effect and expectation effect are secured (see FIG. 19).

  If it is determined in step S33 that the game is not in the RT game (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S35). FIG. 27 shows an example of a general lottery table when BB is not operating.

  The BB non-operating general lottery table of FIG. 27 is a lottery table used in a normal gaming state that is not in the BB or RT game, and symbol numbers 1 to 7 similar to those in the RT game described above are set. In this general lottery table when the BB is not operating, the probability of winning the BB1 role and the BB2 role is both 1 / 437.0, the probability of winning the BB1 + RP role and the BB2 + RP role is both 218.5, and the replaying role is won. The probability is set to 1 / 7.3, the probability of winning a small role is set to 1 / 7.9, and the probability of loss is set to about 1 / 1.39.

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

  Then, as a determination result, first, it is determined whether or not the BB1 combination is won (step S37). When it is determined that the BB1 combination is won (YES), the BB1 flag is set to ON (step S38), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the BB1 combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB2 combination is won (step S39). When it is determined that the BB2 combination is won (YES) by the combination lottery, the BB2 flag is set to ON (step S40), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S39 that the BB2 combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB (BB1 or BB2) + RP combination has been won (step S41). When it is determined that the BB + RP combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the BB1 or BB2 flag, the replay flag, and the RT flag are set to ON (step S42), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 ( Step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S41 that the BB + RP combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination is won alone (step S43). When it is determined that the re-gamer is won by the role lottery (YES), only the re-game flag is set to ON (step S44), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S43 that the re-game combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the small combination is won (step S45). When it is determined that the small role is won by the role lottery (YES), the small role flag is set to ON (step S46), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the winning symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S45 that a small role has not been won (NO), the flag-on process is not performed and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 as it is (step S47). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48, and the symbol number and control symbol data of the out-of-order are stored in the RAM 110.

  As described above, after performing a series of processes related to flag on, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in the RAM 110 in step S48 are used in a main reel rotation / stop subroutine described later. The combination lottery processing subroutine is thus completed.

<Description of main reel rotation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 6, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S15) is completed, the main reel rotation / stop subroutine (step S16) is then performed. The main reel rotation and stop control will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S48 of FIG. 7 are read (step S51). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S52). If it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination in step S52 is repeated. As a result, the rotation of the main reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

  When it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S53). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the main reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R that have started rotating are rotating at a constant speed (step S54). When it is determined that the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S54 is repeated. As a result, the main reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reaches a constant speed rotation.

  If it is determined that the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is constant speed rotation (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S55 to S57).

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

  When it is determined that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the determination process in steps S55 to S57 is repeated, and the stop control in step S58 is not performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the process proceeds to step S58. FIG. 9 shows the symbol stop processing subroutine performed in step S58.

  In the symbol stop processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the BB1 combination is won in the combination lottery (step S60). If it is determined that the BB1 combination is won (YES), stop control is performed so that one of the main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R that has been stopped is stopped on the active line (step) S61). Thereafter, similar stop control is performed on the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R (steps S60, S61), and three symbols A are displayed on the active line. The winning combination of BB1 is confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S60 that the BB1 combination is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S62, and it is determined whether or not the BB2 combination is won. If it is determined that the BB2 role is won (YES), stop control is performed so that one of the main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R that has been stopped is stopped on the active line (step) S63). Thereafter, the same main stop control is performed for the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R (steps S62, S63), and three symbols B are displayed on the active line. Together, the winning of BB2 role is confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the BB2 combination is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S64, and it is determined whether or not the BB + RP combination is won. If it is determined that the BB + RP combination is won (YES), one of the stopped main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R is controlled to stop so that the symbol C stops on the active line (step) S65). Thereafter, the same main stop control is performed for the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R (steps S64, S65), and three symbols C are displayed on the active line. Together, the re-game winnings are confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S64 that the BB + RP combination is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S66, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination is won alone. If it is determined that the re-game player has been elected alone (YES), any one of the stopped main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R is controlled to stop so that the symbol C stops on the active line. (Step S67). Thereafter, the same main stop control is performed for the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R (steps S66, S67), and three symbols C are displayed on the active line. Together, the re-game winnings are confirmed.

  In step S66, when it is determined that the re-game combination is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S68, and it is determined whether or not the small combination is won. If it is determined that a small role has been won (YES), stop control is performed so that one of the main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R that has been stopped is stopped on the active line (step S40). S69). Thereafter, similar stop control is performed on the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R (steps S68, S69), and three symbols D are displayed on the active line. Together, the winning of the small role is confirmed.

  In step S68, when it is determined that the small role is not won in the winning lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S70, and any three symbols A to D stopped on the final active line are lost. Stop control is performed on any one of the main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R that has been stopped. Thereafter, for the remaining main reels 40L, 40C, or 40R, the stop control in step S70 is repeated based on the stop operation of the stop switch 52L, 52C, or 52R, and any three of the symbols A to D are deviated on the effective line. Stop with the combination of and confirm the deviation.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S59 in FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not all the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped. If it is determined that all the main reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S55. Until the main reel is stopped, the determination process in any of steps S55 to S57, the symbol stop process in step S58, and the determination of all main reels stop in step S59 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the main reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped (YES), this subroutine is finished as it is.

<Description of flag off processing subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 6, when the main reel rotation / stop subroutine (step S16) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S17) is performed. The flag-off process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB gaming (step S71). When it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S72) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated.

  Here, the BB game process is a process for a game using the BB operation lottery table (see FIG. 26) until the BB game end condition (maximum number of game media to be acquired) is reached. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small combination is set to be very high as 1 / 1.01, so that the player can play an advantageous game by winning the BB combination.

  Next, when it is determined in step S71 that the gaming state is not BB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not RT gaming is in progress (step S73). When it is determined that the RT game is being played (YES), the RT game process (step S74) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine ends.

  Here, the RT game process is a process for a game using the RT operation general lottery table (see FIGS. 28A and 28B) until the number of RT games reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the re-playing combination is set to be very high as 1 / 1.33 or 1 / 1.34, and then the winning probability of the small combination is set to be high as 1 / 7.9. Therefore, during the RT game, the player can play an advantageous game with less consumption of the game medium.

  Furthermore, if it is determined in step S73 that the gaming state is not RT gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S75). When it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S76) described later is performed, and then the flag-off processing subroutine ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S75 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag-off process subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
The winning combination process will be described with reference to FIG. The winning combination processing subroutine is a part of the control processing of the flag off processing subroutine, and is executed only when the game is not a BB game and an RT game as shown in FIG.

  First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the main reel symbol stopped by the main reel rotation / stop subroutine is winning (step S81). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S82).

  If it is determined that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB flag is set to OFF and the BB gaming state is set (step S83), and this subroutine ends. By setting the BB game state, the BB game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the BB game is in progress.

  When winning the BB + RP combination, as described above, the control process for preferentially winning the re-playing combination with the symbols C is performed (see steps S64 and S65). Then, the process proceeds from step S82 to step S84, and the BB flag off process for the BB combination won simultaneously with the re-game combination is not performed, and as a result, the winning of the BB combination is carried over to the next game.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB + RP combination has been won (step S84). If the BB + RP combination is won (YES), the re-gaming flag is set to off and set to the re-gaming state, and the RT flag is set to off and set to the RT gaming state (step S85). By setting the replay state, the next game is determined to be a replay.

  In step S85, the RT game state is set to start the RT game using the lottery table during the BB winning combination in FIG. 28A from the next game, and it is determined that the RT game is in progress. This RT gaming state is released when a re-game is not won in the role lottery using the lottery table during the BB winning combination in FIG. In other words, during the RT game after winning the BB + RP role, if the re-playing role is not won, the BB1 role or the BB2 role is won, and then the BB1 role or the BB2 role is won and the BB game starts. This is because (see step S82).

  If it is determined in step S84 that the BB + RP combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not the re-game combination is won alone (step S86). If the player has won the re-game player alone (YES), the re-game flag is set to OFF and the re-game state is set (step S87).

  If it is determined in step S86 that no re-game winning is won (NO), it is determined whether or not a small winning combination is won (step S88). If the small role is won (YES), the small role flag is turned off (step S89), and this subroutine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S88 that no small role has been won (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 ends. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 6, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine in step S17 is terminated, the payout process in step S18 is terminated, and the main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing the unit game in which one process from the rotation of the symbol to the stop is performed once is completed.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit Subroutine>
Next, the sub control circuit subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 shows a game control processing subroutine of the sub-control circuit 200 using a design image and a numeric image.

  14 to 17 show each control processing subroutine performed in the game control processing subroutine shown in FIG. More specifically, FIG. 14 shows a symbol image selection processing subroutine executed by the symbol image selection control means 501. FIG. 15 shows a small role symbol image lottery processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the symbol image selection processing subroutine. FIG. 16 shows a symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine executed by the symbol image / number image combination control means 502. FIG. 17 shows a rotation / stop effect processing subroutine executed by the rotation / stop effect control means 503.

  Further, FIGS. 18 to 25 show a notification effect control process subroutine performed during the game. More specifically, FIG. 18 shows an effect control processing subroutine during a game executed by the notification effect control means 504. FIG. 19 shows a notification effect processing subroutine during BB + RP winning. FIG. 20 shows a notification effect processing subroutine during chance game. FIG. 21 shows a bet operation signal processing subroutine for arbitrarily changing the mode of notification effect of the player.

  22 to 25 each show one aspect of the notification effect that is changed based on the number of times of receiving the bet operation signal. FIG. 22 shows a first embodiment of a 100% notification effect control process subroutine. FIG. 23 shows a second embodiment of the 100% notification effect control process subroutine. FIG. 24 shows a notification lamp control processing subroutine. FIG. 25 shows a BB1 winning effect lottery table selection processing subroutine.

  First, the overall control processing in the sub control circuit 200 will be outlined based on the sub control circuit subroutine of FIG. In the figure, in the sub control circuit subroutine, first, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S100). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S100 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S100 that the start switch 50 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S101, and a symbol image selection processing subroutine is executed. In this symbol image selection processing subroutine, a combination of predetermined symbol images 71 corresponding to the winning combination is selected based on the result of the symbol lottery by the symbol lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100, and the combination of the selected symbol images 71 is selected. Is memorized. Details of the symbol image selection processing subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S102, and a symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine is executed. In this symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine, a predetermined number image 72 is combined with the symbol image 71 selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine, and the combination is stored. Details of the symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S103, and the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine is executed. In this rotation / stop effect processing subroutine, a rotation effect is performed in which the combination of the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 displayed on each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R is simultaneously rotated, and then the stop switch 52L. Based on the stop operation of 52C or 52R, a stop effect for stopping the combination of the predetermined symbol image 71 and the numeric image 72 is performed. Details of the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Thus, the control process of the sub-control circuit subroutine corresponding to one unit game is completed, and the control process after step S100 is repeatedly executed again in the next game. In parallel with the control process of the rotation / stop effect process subroutine in step S103, a notification effect control process subroutine as shown in FIG. 18 is executed. As a main notification effect of the present embodiment, when the BB1 role or the BB2 role is awarded alone and the symbol image 71 of “chance symbol” is displayed, whether the winning BB1 role or BB2 role is selected by lottery A notification effect processing subroutine during chance game for notification is executed (see steps S180, S181, and S184 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, when the BB + RP combination is simultaneously won, a BB + RP combination winning notification effect processing subroutine using the numeric image 72 is executed (see steps S186 and S187 in FIG. 18). Details of this notification effect control processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Description of symbol image selection processing subroutine>
The symbol image selection processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 410 of the main control circuit 100 has been received. The result of the role lottery is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S47 of the above-described role lottery processing subroutine (see FIG. 7).

  If it is determined that the combination lottery result has not yet been received (NO), the determination in step S110 is repeated. If it is determined that the result of the lottery is received (YES), a specific winning combination is determined in step S111 and subsequent steps.

  In step S111, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is the BB1 combination. When it is determined that the winning combination is the BB1 combination (YES), the BB1 symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 30 is read and a lottery is performed (step S112).

  Here, in the BB1 symbol lottery table of FIG. 30, a combination of two symbol images corresponding to the BB1 combination is set. That is, in symbol number 1, the combination of “red 7” is set in the first to third symbol images, and in symbol number 2, the combination of “chance symbol” is set as the first to third symbol images. In addition, the winning probability of symbol number 1 is set as high as 1 / 1.25, and the winning probability of symbol number 2 is set as low as 1 / 5.00.

  Even though the BB1 role is won in the role lottery in this way, the symbol image 71 of “chance symbol” is displayed with a low probability because the winning of the BB1 role is intentionally hidden from the player. This is because a chance game state as shown in FIG. That is, by displaying the symbol image 71 of “chance symbol”, the player shifts to the BB1 role or the BB2 role without being recognized. Thereafter, the player has a sense of expectation that he may have already won the BB role based on the BB game situation where he continuously wins the small role. In such a chance game in which the winning combination of the BB is hidden, a notification effect is executed as to whether the winning combination is the BB1 role or the BB2 role (see FIG. 20).

  Next, as a result of the lottery in step S112, it is determined whether or not the “red 7” symbol image 71 has been won (step S113). If it is determined in step S113 that the “red 7” symbol image 71 has been won (YES), the process proceeds to step S114, and a combination of the “red 7” symbol image 71 is selected. Thereafter, in step S130, symbol number 1 in FIG. 25 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the “red 7” symbol image 71 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S115, and a combination of the “chance symbol” symbol image 71 is selected. Thereafter, in step S130, symbol number 2 in FIG. 25 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S111 described above that the winning combination is not the BB1 combination (NO), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is the BB2 combination (step S116). When it is determined that the winning combination is the BB2 combination (YES), the BB2 symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 31 is read and a lottery is performed (step S117).

  The BB2 symbol lottery table of FIG. 31 used for the lottery in step S117 has the same contents as the BB1 symbol lottery table of FIG. 30 except that the combination of the symbol image 71 of “blue 7” is set. In steps S117 to S120, selection control processing similar to that in steps S112 to S115 described above is performed.

  If the combination of the “blue 7” symbol image 71 is selected in step S119, the process proceeds to step S130, where symbol number 3 in FIG. 31 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the combination of the “chance symbol” symbol image 71 is selected in step S120, the process proceeds to step S130, where symbol number 4 in FIG. 31 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S116 described above that the winning combination is not the BB2 combination (NO), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a BB (BB1 or BB2) + RP combination (step S121). When it is determined that the winning combination is the BB + RP combination (YES), the special replay and replay symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 32 is read and a lottery is performed (step S123).

  Here, in the special replay and replay symbol lottery table of FIG. 32, combinations of two symbol images respectively corresponding to the BB1 + RP combination, the BB2 + RP combination, and the replay combination are set. That is, as shown in symbol numbers 5 to 8, when winning the BB1 + RP combination and the BB2 + RP combination, the “special replay” symbol image 71B (see FIG. 36B) is selected with a high probability of 1 / 1.25. In addition, the normal “replay” symbol image 71A (see FIG. 36A) is selected with a low probability of 1 / 5.00. On the other hand, as shown in symbol numbers 9 and 10, when the re-game player is elected alone, the symbol image 71B of “special replay” is selected with a low probability of 1 / 5.00, and 1/1. The normal “replay” symbol image 71A is selected with a high probability of 25.

  In this way, a plurality of replay symbol images 71A and 71B corresponding to the replaying role are provided, and the symbol image 71B of “special replay” is selected with a high probability at the time of simultaneous winning with the BB1 role or the BB2 role. Therefore, when the “special replay” symbol image 71B is displayed, the expectation level of the BB role winning is high, and when the normal “replay” symbol image 71A is displayed, the expectation level of the BB role winning is It is possible to produce a feeling of expectation that is low.

  Next, as a result of the lottery in step S123, it is determined whether or not the “special replay” symbol image 71B has been won (step S124). If it is determined in step S124 that the “special replay” symbol image 71B has been won (YES), the process proceeds to step S125, and a combination of the “special replay” symbol image 71B is selected. Thereafter, in step S130, the symbol number 5 or 7 in FIG. 32 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the “special replay” symbol image 71B has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S126, and the combination of the normal “replay” symbol image 71A is selected. Thereafter, in step S130, the symbol number 6 or 8 in FIG. 32 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in the above-described step S121 that the winning combination is not a BB + RP combination (NO), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a re-game combination (step S122). If it is determined that the winning combination is a re-playing combination (YES), the same lottery and selection control processing as in steps S123 to S126 described above is performed, and the symbol image 71B of “special replay” or the normal “replay” A combination of the design images 71A is selected. Thereafter, in step S130, the symbol number 9 or 10 in FIG. 32 is stored, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S122 described above that the winning combination is not a re-playing combination (NO), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a small combination (step S127). When it is determined that the winning combination is not a small combination (NO), the combination of the “out of” symbol image 71 shown in FIG. 29 is selected (step S128), and thereafter, in step S130, the symbol number 17 of FIG. Store, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S127 that the winning combination is a small combination (YES), the process proceeds to step S129, and the small combination symbol image lottery processing subroutine shown in FIG. 15 is executed. In this small role symbol image lottery processing subroutine, as shown in FIG. 27, a single small role set by the main control circuit 100 is composed of a combination of different symbol images 71 on the effect in the sub control circuit 200. Control processing is performed to sort the types of small roles.

<Explanation of the small role symbol image lottery processing subroutine>
In FIG. 15, first, in step S131, the small role symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 33 is read, and six types of “watermelon”, “grape”, “orange”, “blueberry”, “bell”, and “cherry” are read out. One of the combinations of the symbol images 71 corresponding to the small combination is drawn (step S131).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S132, and it is determined whether or not the combination of the “watermelon” symbol image 71 has been won. If it is determined that the combination of the “watermelon” symbol image 71 has been won (YES), the combination of the symbol image 71 of “watermelon” is selected (step S133). Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 11 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S132 that the combination of the “watermelon” symbol image 71 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S134 to determine whether or not the combination of the “grape” symbol image 71 has been won. To do. If it is determined that the combination of the “grape” symbol image 71 has been won (YES), the combination of the “grape” symbol image 71 is selected (step S135). Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 12 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S134 that the combination of the “grape” symbol image 71 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S136, and it is determined whether or not the combination of the “orange” symbol image 71 has been won. To do. If it is determined that the combination of the “orange” symbol image 71 has been won (YES), the combination of the “orange” symbol image 71 is selected (step S137). Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 13 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S136 that the combination of the “orange” symbol image 71 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S138, and it is determined whether or not the combination of the “blueberry” symbol image 71 has been won. To do. When it is determined that the combination of the “blueberry” symbol image 71 has been won (YES), the combination of the symbol image 71 of “blueberry” is selected (step S139). Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 14 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S138 that the combination of the “blueberry” symbol image 71 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S140, and it is determined whether or not the combination of the “bell” symbol image 71 has been won. To do. If it is determined that the combination of the “bell” symbol image 71 is won (YES), the combination of the “bell” symbol image 71 is selected (step S141). Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 15 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S140 that the combination of the symbol image 71 of “Bell” has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S142, and the combination of the symbol image 71 of “Cherry” is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. 14, the symbol number 16 in FIG. 33 is stored, and the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

<Pattern image / number image combination processing subroutine>
When the above-described symbol image selection processing subroutine (step S101) is completed in the sub-control circuit subroutine of FIG. 13, the symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine (step S102) shown in FIG. 16 is then executed. By the control processing of this subroutine, a predetermined numeric image 72 is combined with the symbol image 71 selected corresponding to the winning combination.

  Here, as described above, in the above-described symbol image selection processing subroutine, the symbol images 71B and 71A of “special replay” or “replay” are selected by lottery when winning the BB + RP combination or the replaying combination. , The expectation production of BB role winning is performed. In addition to this, in this subroutine, the number image 72 is selected from “1” to “9” when the BB + RP combination is won, and “1” to “5” when the replay combination is selected alone. The number image 72 is selected from among them, and the expectation effect of the BB winning combination is performed in a combination form of the symbol images 71B and 71A of “special replay” or “replay” and the number image 72.

  In step S143 of FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not BB (BB1 or BB2) + RP combination is won. If it is determined that the BB + RP combination is won (YES), the process proceeds to step S144, and any two types of number images 72 are selected from “1” to “9”.

  Here, when the BB + RP combination is won, the two types of number images 72 are drawn out in the same manner as the first stopped and second stopped number images 72 and 72 in the notification effect processing subroutine described later. This is because a so-called reach state is formed. In addition, when all the first to third stopped number images 72 are aligned to the same number, it means winning of the BB combination, but when winning the BB + RP combination, the re-playing combination is preferentially won. The number image 72 has two types, and only the third stopped number image 72 has a different number.

  For example, when two types of numerical images 72 “3” and “8” are won in the lottery in step S144, “3” → “3” in the order of the first to third stops in the notification effect processing subroutine. ”→“ 8 ”or“ 8 ”→“ 8 ”→“ 3 ”combinations of numeric images 72 are aligned.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S145, and it is determined whether or not the “special replay” symbol image 71 has been selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine described above. If it is determined that the “special replay” symbol image 71 has been selected (YES), the combination of the symbol image 71 of “special replay” and the two types of numeric images 72 and the image data are stored (step S146). Then, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S145 that the “special replay” symbol image 71 has not been selected (NO), the combination of the normal “replay” symbol image 71 and the two types of numeric images 72 and the image Data is stored (step S147), and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S143 described above that the BB + RP combination is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S148, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination is won. If it is determined that the re-gamer is won (YES), the process proceeds to step S149, and any two or three types of number images 72 from among “1” to “5” are selected.

  Here, in the case where the re-playing role is won, the number image 72 is selected from “1” to “5” in comparison with the case where the BB + RP role is won in “special replay” or “replay”. This is to give the player a sense of expectation for winning the BB combination based on the difference in the combination mode of the numerical images 72 by making the types of the numerical images 72 combined with the design image 71 different. That is, when the number image 72 of “1” to “5” is combined with the symbol image 71 of “special replay” or “replay”, there is a possibility that the re-playing role will be won independently, Expectation is low. On the other hand, when the numerical images 72 of “6” to “9” are combined, the possibility of the single winning of the re-playing combination is eliminated, and the expectation level of the BB winning combination is increased.

  In addition, when winning the re-playing combination, two or three types of number images 72 are drawn out. If the BB + RP combination is not won, all the first to third stopped number images 72 are set to the same number. This is because, as long as they are not aligned, it may be different by one, or may be different from three. For example, when a re-game combination is won, two types of numeric images 72 may be drawn out to perform the same expectation effect as when BB + RP combination is won.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S150, and it is determined whether or not the “special replay” symbol image 71 has been selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine described above. When it is determined that the “special replay” symbol image 71 has been selected (YES), the combination of the symbol image 71 of “special replay” and the two or three types of numeric images 72 and the image data are stored (step S151), the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S150 that the “special replay” symbol image 71 has not been selected (NO), a combination of the normal “replay” symbol image 71 and two or three types of numeric images 72 Then, the image data is stored (step S152), and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S148 described above that the re-gamer is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S153, and any two or three types of numeric images 72 from “1” to “9” are selected by lottery. To do. Thereafter, the combination of the predetermined symbol image 71 selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine described above and the two or three kinds of numeric images 72 and the image data are stored (step S154), and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In the above-described symbol image selection processing subroutine, when the symbol BB1 or BB2 symbol is won and the symbol image 71 of “red 7” or “blue 7” is selected, “1” is set in step S153. ”To“ 9 ”, and one of the three types of symbol images 72 and the number images 72 may be arranged together.

<Rotation / stop production processing subroutine>
When the above-described symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine (step S102) is completed in the sub-control circuit subroutine of FIG. 13, the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine (step S103) shown in FIG. 17 is then executed. By the control processing of this subroutine, the effect that the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 displayed on each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R are rotated and stopped is executed. This subroutine is performed in parallel with the main reel rotation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 100 described above. During the execution of this subroutine, the rotation of the main reels 40L, 40C, 40L is performed. The stop control is also executed in parallel.

  37A to 37D are explanatory views showing rotation and stop effects in the respective liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R corresponding to the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine of FIG. Hereinafter, the control process of the rotation / stop effect process subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 37.

  First, in step S161 in FIG. 17, the symbol number, symbol image 71 and numeral image 72 stored through the symbol image selection processing subroutine and the symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine (see steps S101 and S102 in FIG. 13) are stored. The combination and these image data are read out.

  And it progresses to step S162 and the effect which rotates the symbol image 71 and the number image 72 of the last game displayed in the state stopped on each liquid crystal display device 70L, 70C, and 70R is started. Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B, the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 are integrally rotated. As such a rotation effect, for example, at the start of rotation, a plurality of integrated symbol images 71 and numeral images 72 are scrolled from top to bottom at a speed at which they can be visually recognized, and then the rotation speed is gradually increased to increase the symbol. The effect is such that the image 71 and the numeric image 72 rotate at a constant speed that is not visible.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S165, S167, S169). As described above, the reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R.

  First, in step S165, when it is determined that the first reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 52L for the first main reel 40L (YES), the process proceeds to step S166, and the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70L is ended. The first design image 71 and the numerical image 72 stored in advance are produced so as to be stopped integrally (see FIG. 37C).

  Next, if it is determined in step S167 that the second reel stop signal has been received from the stop switch 52C for the second main reel 40C (YES), the process proceeds to step S168, and the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70C is ended. The second design image 71 and the numerical image 72 stored in advance are produced as an integrated stop (see FIG. 37C).

  Thereafter, if it is determined in step S169 that the third reel stop signal has been received from the stop switch 52R for the third main reel 40R (YES), the process proceeds to step S170, and the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70R is ended. The third design image 71 and the numeric image 72 stored in advance are produced so as to be stopped integrally (see FIG. 37D).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in steps S165, S167, and S169 that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received (NO), the determinations in steps S165, S167, and S169 are made. Repeat the process.

  In addition, in any of steps S166, S168, and S170, when the stop effect of the symbol image 71 and the numerical image 72 is performed, the process proceeds to step S171, and the stop effect is completed for all of the symbol images 71 and the numerical images 72. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that all stop effects have not been completed (NO), the determination process of steps S165, S167, and S169 is repeated. If it is determined that all stop effects have been completed (YES), the control process of this subroutine is terminated.

<Notification effect control processing subroutine>
In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, in parallel with the above-described rotation / stop effect processing subroutine, various notification effects as shown in the notification effect processing subroutine of FIG. 18 are executed according to the winning combination or winning combination. .

  In step S180 of FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the BB combination has been won in the previous game. If it is determined that the BB combination is won in the previous game (YES), the process proceeds to step S181, and it is determined whether or not “chance symbol” is selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S181 that “chance symbol” is not selected (NO), for example, a notification effect during a normal BB game using the character image 73 shown in FIG. 37 is executed (step S182). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S183, where it is determined whether or not the BB game has ended. If it is determined that the BB game has not ended (NO), the notification effect of step S182 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB game has ended (YES), the notification effect of step S182 is ended, and the control processing of this subroutine is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S181 that “chance symbol” has been selected (YES), a chance game informing effect control processing subroutine shown in FIG. 20 is executed. The contents of this chance game informing effect control processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, it progresses to step S185 and it is judged whether the winning of BB1 role was notified.

  If it is determined in step S185 that the winning combination of BB1 is not notified (NO), the notification effect of step S184 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning of the BB1 role has been notified (YES), the notification effect in step S184 is ended, and the notification effect during the normal BB game described above is executed (step S182). Thereafter, when the BB game is finished (step S183), the control process of this subroutine is finished.

  Returning to step S180 described above, if it is determined that the BB role has not been won in the previous game (NO), the process proceeds to step S186, and it is determined whether or not the BB + RP role has been won in the role lottery. If it is determined that the BB + RP combination is won (YES), the BB + RP combination winning notification effect processing subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is executed. The contents of this BB + RP winning election notification effect processing subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, it progresses to step S188 and it is judged whether the winning of BB combination was notified.

  If it is determined in step S188 that the winning combination of BB is not notified (NO), the notification effect of step S187 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning of the BB1 role has been notified (YES), the notification effect in step S184 is ended, and the notification effect during the normal BB game described above is executed (step S182). Thereafter, when the BB game is finished (step S183), the control process of this subroutine is finished.

  Returning to step S186 described above, if it is determined that the BB + RP combination is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the process proceeds to step S189, and it is determined whether or not the BB1 combination or the BB2 combination is won alone. If it is determined that any one of these BB roles has been won (YES), the symbol image 71 of “Red 7” or “Blue 7” is aligned and the winning of any BB role is notified (step S190). ). Thereafter, the above-described notification effect during the normal BB game is executed (step S182), and the control process of this subroutine is ended by the end of the BB game (step S183).

  Returning to step S189 described above, if it is determined that none of the BB roles has been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S191 to execute a notification effect during normal game (for example, notification of the selected small role). The control processing of this subroutine is then terminated.

<BB + RP winning election notification processing subroutine>
In the notification effect control processing subroutine of FIG. 18 described above, when it is determined that the winning combination lottery means 410 has won the winning combination BB + RP (see step S168 in FIG. 18), the informing effect during winning of BB + RP winning combination shown in FIG. A processing subroutine is executed. Similar to the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine, this subroutine is performed in parallel with the main reel rotation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 100 described above. The rotation and stop control of each main reel 40L, 40C, 40L is also executed in parallel.

  Hereinafter, the BB + RP winning winning notification effect processing subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS. 19, 38 (a) to (c), FIGS. 39 (a) to (c), and FIGS. 40 (a) to (d). 38 and 39 are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of the notification effect corresponding to the first half of the notification effect processing subroutine of FIG. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the notification effect corresponding to the latter half of the notification effect processing subroutine of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, the first reel stop signal → the second reel stop signal → the third reel stop signal is received in order in order to briefly explain the notification effect process (that is, The control processing structure of the case where the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are operated in order from left to right is illustrated. However, in practice, the control processing structure receives the first to third reel stop signals in a random order as in steps S165 to S171 of FIG. In addition, this notification effect processing subroutine includes an effect for notifying the expectation of the process of winning the BB role and an effect for notifying the BB winning. In this embodiment, the former is “expectation effect” and the latter is “ This is called “notification effect”. Furthermore, both may be collectively referred to as “notification effects”.

  First, when the start switch 50 is turned on by the player, the effect of rotating the symbol image 71 and the number image 72 of the previous game displayed in a stopped state on the respective liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C and 70R all at once is started. (See FIGS. 38A and 38B).

  Next, if it is determined in step S186 in FIG. 18 that the BB + RP combination has been won (YES), the process proceeds to step S200 in FIG. 19 to determine whether or not a first reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the first reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S200 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the first reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S201, the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70L is terminated, and the first symbol image 71 stored in advance and An effect of stopping the numerical image 72 integrally is performed (see FIG. 38C). Since the winning combination BB + RP is selected, the combination of the “special replay” symbol image 71B corresponding to the replaying symbol is selected with a high probability, but the normal “replay” symbol image 71A is selected with a low probability. In some cases (see FIG. 32).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S202 in FIG. 19 to determine whether or not a second reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the second reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S202 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the second reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S203, the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70C is terminated, and the previously stored second symbol image 71 and number image are stored. An effect of stopping 72 in an integrated manner is performed (see FIG. 38C). As a result, “special replay” symbol images 71B and 71B and “4” numeric images 72 and 72 are aligned on the two liquid crystal display devices 70L and 70C, and the reach state regarding the winning of the re-playing role and the BB role is achieved. It is formed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S203, and it is determined whether a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S204 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the third reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S205, the rotation effect of the liquid crystal display device 70R is terminated, and the previously stored third symbol image 71 is stopped. An effect is performed (see FIG. 39A). At this time, the third numeric image 72 is not stopped in an integrated manner, but an effect of gradually decelerating and rotating separately from the third symbol image 71 is performed.

  As a result, the symbol images 71B, 71B, 71B of “special replay” are aligned on the three liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, 70R, and the winning of the re-gamer is determined. Further, it is notified that the expectation degree of winning the BB combination is high because three “special replay” symbol images 71B selected with a high probability at the time of winning the BB + RP combination are prepared.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S206, in which an effect is produced in which the “special replay” symbol image 71B of the liquid crystal display device 70R is reduced and displayed, and the third numeric image 72 that has been rotated more slowly is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 39). (See (b)). In this way, the effect of enlarging and displaying the third numeric image 72 immediately before the stop greatly enhances the player's expectation that the third numeric image 72 may be awarded in the BB role together. Can do. In addition, the effect of step S206 is also a sign effect of the expectation effect of the BB prize starting from the next game.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207, and the third and second numerical images 72 and 72 that are enlarged and displayed are not aligned, but are different from “4” and “4” that are the first and second numerical images 72, 72, for example, already aligned. Passing through the current number “4” and stopping at the next number “5” provides a more effective expectation effect (see FIG. 39C). One unit game is ended by stopping the third numeric image 72.

  Here, in the previous game, since the BB + RP combination is won and the re-playing combination is won, the gaming state is set to the re-gaming state and the RT gaming state according to steps S84 and S85 of FIG. Thereby, it is not necessary to operate the 3-bet switch in the next game, and the game can be replayed without consuming game media (see steps S10, S12, and S13 in FIG. 6). Also, from the next game, the RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is very high, and the role lottery using the general lottery table at the time of RT operation during the winning of the BB role of FIG. 28A is performed (FIG. 7). Steps S33 and S34). The expectation effect using the number image 72 performed in the next step S208 and after is performed using such a re-game state and the RT game state.

  In step S208 of FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player. If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S208 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 50 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S210, and an expectation effect using the numeric image 72 is started.

  In step S210, based on the operation signal of the start switch 50, the current screen configuration of each of the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, 70R (see FIG. 39C) is changed to the screen configuration for notification effect (FIG. 40A). ).

  For example, the three “special replay” symbol images 71B, 71B, 71B shown in FIG. 39 (c) are reduced and moved above the central liquid crystal display device 70C to maintain the display throughout the expectation effect. (See FIG. 40 (a)). In addition, the number image 72 of the number “4” prepared in the previous game of FIG. 39C is enlarged and moved to the left and right liquid crystal display devices 70L and 70R, and the display is maintained over the expectation effect (FIG. 40). (See (a)). Further, the number image 72 of the number “5” that was not prepared in the previous game of FIG. 39C is moved to the central liquid crystal display device 70C. In order to increase the expectation of the BB winning, for example, a special character image 73 different from that during the normal game may be displayed on the left and right liquid crystal display devices 70L and 70R to perform a dedicated effect.

  Here, during the execution of the expectation effect after step S210, the three “special replay” symbol images 71B, 71B, 71B remain displayed while being stopped, but the main reels 40L, 40C, 40R remain normal during that time. Since the rotation and stop are controlled (see FIGS. 8 and 9), there is no problem in the progress of the unit game. In addition, since the RT gaming state is operating while the expectation effect is being executed, the three “special replay” symbol images 71B, 71B, and 71B that have been stopped as long as the re-game player is won continuously after the next game. Is accurately reporting the winning combination. Further, if the re-game combination is not won after the next game, the three number images 72, 72, 72 are aligned to the same number “4”, and the winning combination of the BB combination is notified.

  Immediately after completion of such a screen configuration change, the process proceeds to step S211, and rotation of only the numeric image 72 of the central liquid crystal display device 70C is started (see FIG. 40A). In other words, in this embodiment, after winning the re-playing role preferentially by winning the BB + RP role, only the number images 72 that did not match the same number in the previous game are rotated to produce a sense of expectation for winning the BB role. The form is adopted.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S212, and it is determined whether or not all the first to third reel stop signals have been received. If it is determined that not all reel stop signals have been received yet (NO), this determination process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S212 that all reel stop signals have been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S213, where an effect of gradually decelerating and rotating the numerical image 72 of the central liquid crystal display device 70C is started (step S213). FIG. 40 (b)). With this effect, a plurality of number images 72 scrolling from top to bottom can be seen, and the player can have a sense of expectation that the number image 72 may stop at “4” and win the BB role. . Eventually, the numerical image 72 is decelerated to just before the stop just before “4” (see FIG. 40C), and the player's expectation is increased.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination is won in the current game combination lottery. If it is determined that the re-game player is won (YES), the third number image 72 is stopped at a number other than “4” (step S215). As a result, the player is notified that the BB combination has not been won. Further, the winning of the re-gamer is informed by three “special replay” symbol images 71B, 71B, 71B whose display is maintained on the central liquid crystal display device 70C. Here, one unit game ends.

  After the end of step S215, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S216). If it is determined that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the control process of steps S211 to S216 is repeated, and the third number displayed on the central liquid crystal display device 70C until it is re-played in the winning lottery. Only the image 72 is rotated and stopped, and the expectation effect of the BB winning combination is repeatedly performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S214 described above that the re-gamer is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S217, and the third number image 72 is aligned with the same number “4” and stopped (FIG. 40). (See (d)). As a result, the player is notified that the BB combination has been won, and the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

<Chance game informing effect processing subroutine>
In the notification effect control processing subroutine of FIG. 18 described above, when the BB role is won in the previous game (step S180) and “chance symbol” is selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine shown in FIG. 14 (step S181). Is executed during the chance game notification effect processing subroutine shown in FIG. Similar to the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine, this subroutine is performed in parallel with the main reel rotation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 100 described above. The rotation and stop control of each main reel 40L, 40C, 40L is also executed in parallel.

  In step S221 of FIG. 20, first, it is determined whether or not a winning combination BB1 has been won. If it is determined that the BB1 winning combination has been won (YES), the process proceeds to step S222, and whether or not to execute the BB1 winning notification effect is selected by lottery. This lottery is performed based on the BB1 winning effect lottery table of FIG. In the lottery table of FIG. 34 (a), the probability of executing the BB1 role winning notification effect is set as low as 1 / 3.33 (about 30%), and the probability of executing the BB1 role non-winning notification effect is low. It is set as high as 1 / 1.43 (about 70%).

  As an aspect of the notification effect, for example, the three number images 72 are odd-numbered to notify the winning of the BB1 role, the three number images 72 are aligned to the even number, and the winning of the BB2 role is notified, or three If any of the numeric images 72 are not aligned, a shift is reported. In addition, the winning and non-winning roles of the BB1 may be notified based on the result of the match between the main character image 73 and the enemy character image 73.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S221 that the BB1 combination has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S223, and a notification effect of non-winning BB1 combination is selected. In this case, a non-winning notification effect of 100% BB1 is executed regardless of the lottery.

  In step S224, it is determined whether the start switch is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch is not turned on (NO), the determination in step S224 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch has been turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S225, and the BB1 winning combination or non-winning notification effect is started.

  Next, in step S226, it is determined whether a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third stop signal has not been received (NO), the determination in step S226 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S227, and the result of BB1 winning combination or non-winning is notified.

  In step S228, it is determined whether or not the BB1 winning combination is notified. When it is determined that the BB1 winning combination is not notified (NO), the process returns to the above-described step S221, and the next game also repeatedly executes the notification effect control process of steps S221 to S228. If the notification effect of BB1 role non-winning is repeated even though the BB1 role is won, the player's expectation of winning the BB1 role will be greatly pulled.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S228 that the BB1 winning combination has been notified (YES), the process proceeds to step S230, and the notification effect during the normal BB game is executed from the next game, and the control processing of this subroutine is performed. finish.

<Change of notification production mode>
In the present embodiment, when winning or winning the BB role, the mode of the notification effect is changed according to the number of operations of the bet switch 35 or 36 exceeding 3 bets (the number of invalid operations), and the winning or winning of the BB role is selected. 100% notification is made regardless of the lottery. As a mode of such a 100% notification effect, a notification of winning or winning of the BB1 role or BB2 role using the numerical image 74 as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, and the notification lamp 21 shown in FIG. In some cases, the BB winning combination or winning is notified.

  Hereinafter, the control process for changing the mode of the notification effect based on the invalid operation by the player will be described with reference to FIGS. 12, 21 to 24, 41, and 42. FIG. 12 shows a signal processing subroutine for transmitting a bet operation signal from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 21 shows a bet operation signal processing subroutine in the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 22 shows a 100% notification effect (cut-in effect) control processing subroutine in the sub-control circuit 200. Similarly, FIG. 23 shows a 100% notification effect (skip effect) control processing subroutine in the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 24 shows a notification lamp control processing subroutine which is an aspect of the 100% notification effect. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing the content of the notification effect corresponding to the 100% notification effect control processing subroutine of FIG. Similarly, FIG. 42 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the notification effect corresponding to the 100% notification effect control processing subroutine of FIG.

<< Signal transmission processing subroutine >>
In step S91 of FIG. 12, the signal transmission control means 480 of the main control circuit 100 determines whether the 1-bet switch 35 or the 3-bet switch 36 has been operated. If it is determined that neither of these bet switches 35 and 36 is operated (NO), this determination is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any of these bet switches 35 and 36 has been operated (YES), the process proceeds to step S92, and it is determined whether or not the set bet number has reached 3. If it is determined that the set bet number has not reached 3 (NO), the determination in step S91 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that the set bet number has reached 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S93, and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  When three game media are inserted into the game media slot 38, or when the player wins the re-game role after winning the “BB 1 + RP role”, “BB2 + RP role”, and “re-game role”, the bet switch 35, Since the set bet number reaches 3 without being operated by 36, a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 without using this subroutine.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S94, and the signal transmission control means 480 of the main control circuit 100 determines again whether or not the 1-bet switch 35 or the 3-bet switch 36 has been operated. The bet operation signal at this time corresponds to an invalid operation signal that cannot be executed by the main control circuit 100 in the present embodiment because the set bet number has reached 3 (see step S92).

  If it is determined in step S94 that any of these bet switches 35 and 36 has been operated (YES), the process returns to step S93 and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither of the bet switches 35 and 36 is operated (NO), the process proceeds to step S95, and it is determined whether or not a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third reel stop signal has not been received (YES), the determination in step S94 is repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop signal has been received (NO), this means that an invalid bet operation has not been performed during the unit game, so the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

<< Bet operation signal processing subroutine >>
In step S231 in FIG. 21, the notification effect control means 504 included in the image control means 500 of the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the set bet number has reached 3 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100. to decide. If it is determined that the set bet number has not reached 3 (NO), this determination is repeated.

  In this step S231, when it is determined that the set bet number has reached 3, the 1-bet switch 35 is activated 3 times, the 3-bet switch 36 is activated 3 times, This includes the case where three game media are inserted into the medium insertion slot 38, or the case where the player has won the re-game combination after winning the “BB 1 + RP combination”, “BB2 + RP combination”, and “re-game combination”.

  If it is determined in step S231 that the set bet number has reached 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S232, and it is determined whether an invalid bet operation signal, that is, an invalid operation signal is received. If it is determined that an invalid operation signal has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S234, and it is determined whether a third reel stop signal has been received. On the other hand, if it is determined that an invalid operation signal has been received (YES), the number of invalid operation signal receptions is counted in step S233, and then the process proceeds to step S234 to determine whether a third reel stop signal has been received.

  If it is determined in step S234 that the third reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the control processes in steps S232 to S234 are repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S235, and it is determined whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is zero. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 0 (YES), the control process of this subroutine is terminated without changing the mode of the current notification effect (see FIG. 19 or 20).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S235 that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not zero (NO), the process proceeds to step S236 to determine whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is one. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (YES), the process proceeds to step S237, and whether or not the BB1 role or the BB2 role is won or won is notified by an odd or even number image 74. A 100% notification effect control processing subroutine (see FIG. 22 or FIG. 23) is executed. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S236 that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 1 (NO), the process proceeds to step S238, and the notification lamp 21 notifies whether the BB is won or won by lighting the notification lamp 21. A control processing subroutine (see FIG. 24) is executed. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

<< 100% notification effect (cut-in effect) control processing subroutine >>
In a state before the third main reel 40R is stopped after the start switch 50 is operated (see FIG. 41A), the notification effect control means 504 included in the image control means 500 of the sub-control circuit 200 Then, it is determined whether or not the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (step S240 in FIG. 22). If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 1 (NO), this determination is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S240 that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (YES), the process proceeds to step S241 to determine whether a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third reel stop signal has not been received (NO), this determination is repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S242, and it is determined whether or not the BB1 combination has been won or won.

  In this slot machine 10, the case where the BB1 role is won but not won means that the BB + RP role is being won. In this case, the BB + RP role shown in FIG. 19 is being won. The notification effect subroutine is executed. In addition, the case where the BB1 role is won but is not notified means that the chance game is in the chance game where the winning of the BB1 role or the BB2 role is hidden by the “chance symbol”. In this case, during the chance game shown in FIG. The notification effect control processing subroutine is executed.

  If it is determined in step S242 that the BB1 role is won or won (YES), the process proceeds to step S243, and the current notification effect using the numeric image 72 and the character image 73 is executed, and the same odd number. Three numeric images 74 are arranged and displayed (see FIGS. 41B and 41C). In other words, an odd number image 74 for notifying the winning or winning of the BB1 role is interrupted (cut-in) and displayed in the notification effect currently being executed. Thereby, regardless of the result of the current notification effect using the number image 72 or the character image 73, the winning or winning of the BB1 role is notified by the same odd number image 74. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the BB1 role has not been won or won (NO), the process proceeds to step S244, and it is determined whether or not the BB2 role has been won or won. If it is determined that the BB2 role has been won or won (YES), the process proceeds to step S245, and the same even number image 74 is prepared for the currently executed notification effect as in step S243 described above. To display cut-in. Thereby, regardless of the result of the current notification effect using the number image 72 and the character image 73, the winning or winning of the BB2 role is notified by the same even number image 74. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S244 that the BB2 role has not been won or won (NO), the process proceeds to step S246, and the current notification effect using the numeric image 72 and the character image 73 is executed, and the three are not aligned. The number image 74 is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that neither the BB1 combination nor the BB2 combination is won. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

<< 100% notification effect (skip effect) control processing subroutine >>
The change of the notification effect mode is not limited to the 100% notification effect (cut-in effect) control processing subroutine of FIG. 22 described above, but may be a 100% notification effect (skip effect) control processing subroutine of FIG.

  Similarly to the above, in the state before the third main reel 40R is stopped after the start switch 50 is operated (see FIG. 42A), the notification effect control included in the image control means 500 of the sub control circuit 200 is performed. First, the means 504 determines whether or not the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (step S250 in FIG. 23). If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 1 (NO), this determination is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S250 that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (YES), the process proceeds to step S251 to determine whether a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third reel stop signal has not been received (NO), this determination is repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S252 to determine whether or not the BB1 combination has been won or won.

  If it is determined in step S252 that the BB1 role has been won or won (YES), the process proceeds to step S253, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 42A and 42B, the character image 73 is used. The current notification effect is stopped, and the same odd number images 74 are displayed in alignment with each other as shown in FIGS. In other words, the notification effect currently being executed is omitted (skip) in the middle, and an odd number image 74 for notifying the winning or winning of the BB1 role is displayed. Thereby, regardless of the result of the current notification effect using the character image 73, the winning or winning of the BB1 role is notified by the same odd number image 74. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S252 that the BB1 role has not been won or won (NO), the process proceeds to step S254, and it is determined whether or not the BB2 role has been won or won. When it is determined that the BB2 role has been won or won (YES), the process proceeds to step S255, and in the same manner as in step S253 described above, the notification effect currently being executed is skipped, and the same even number image 74 is displayed. Display them together. Thereby, regardless of the result of the current notification effect using the character image 73, the winning or winning of the BB2 role is notified by the same even number image 74. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S254 that the BB2 combination is not won or won (NO), the process proceeds to step S256, the current notification effect using the character image 73 is skipped, and the three irregular number images 74 are displayed. Display. Thereby, it is notified that neither the BB1 combination nor the BB2 combination is won. Thereafter, the control processing of this subroutine is terminated.

<< Notification lamp control processing subroutine >>
In the present embodiment, in addition to the 100% notification effect of FIG. 22 or 23 described above, a notification lamp control processing subroutine shown in FIG. 24 is executed according to the number of invalid operations of the bet switch 35 or 36. In this notification lamp control processing subroutine, the notification lamp means 21 shown in FIG. 1 is used to notify 100% of winning or winning of the BB role regardless of lottery.

  Similarly to the above, in the state before the third main reel 40R is stopped after the start switch 50 is operated, the lamp control means 520 of the sub control circuit 200 first determines whether the number of times of receiving the invalid operation signal is 2 or not. (Step S260 in FIG. 24). If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 2 (NO), this determination is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S260 that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 2 (YES), the process proceeds to step S261, and the notification lamp means 21 is turned on in any one color such as red, blue, green, and yellow. . When one color of the notification lamp means 21 is turned on, it is notified that the control process according to this subroutine has started.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S262, and it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won or won. If it is determined that the BB role has not been won or won (NO), this determination is repeated again. That is, until the BB combination is won in the next game or later, the notification lamp means 21 continues to be lit in one color, and the control processing by this subroutine maintains the standby state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S262 that the BB combination has been won or won (YES), the process proceeds to step S263 to determine whether a third reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined that the third reel stop signal has not been received (NO), this determination is repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third reel stop signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S264, and the notification lamp means 21 is rotated while being lit in, for example, seven colors to notify the winning or winning of the BB role. (Step S264).

  For example, if the BB1 role or the BB2 role is elected alone, after the seven colors of the notification lamp means 21 are turned on, the player stops the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R to change the BB1 role or the BB2 role. Win a prize. If the BB + RP combination is won at the same time, the re-playing combination is won after the notification lamp means 21 lights up in seven colors, and the notification lamp means 21 lights up in seven colors together with the notification effect using the numeric image 72. The production becomes more gorgeous and interesting. Furthermore, during the chance game of hiding the winning combination of the BB1 role or the BB2 role, the notification lamp means 21 is lit in seven colors when winning or winning the BB role.

  In the notification effect using the notification lamp means 21 of this embodiment, it is notified whether or not the BB role has been won or won, but it is not known whether the winning or winning role is the BB1 role or the BB2 role. . Therefore, for example, when winning or winning the BB1 role, the notification lamp means 21 is turned on in red, and when winning or winning the BB2 role, the notification lamp means 21 is turned on and rotated in blue. You may make it alert | report whether the winning combination or a winning combination is BB1 combination or BB2 combination by the difference in a lighting color.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S265, and it is determined whether or not a winning combination of BB is notified by the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, and 70R. For example, if the BB1 role or the BB2 role is won alone, the winning combination of the BB role is notified when three “red 7” or “blue 7” symbol images 71 are arranged. If the BB + RP combination is won at the same time, the winning combination of the BB combination is notified by gathering three identical numeric images 72. Furthermore, if a chance game that hides the winning combination of the BB1 role or the BB2 role is being performed, the winning of the BB role is notified by a notification effect using the character image 73.

  If it is determined in step S265 that the BB winning combination has not been notified by the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, 70R (NO), steps S264 and S265 are repeated, and the notification lamp means 21 is turned on and rotated in seven colors. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination of BB is notified by the liquid crystal display devices 70L, 70C, 70R (YES), the process proceeds to step S226, the notification lamp means 21 is turned off, and the control processing by this subroutine is terminated. Thereafter, a notification effect during the normal BB game is executed.

<< BB1 winning effect lottery table selection processing subroutine >>
The change in the mode of notification effect is 100% notification of winning or winning of the BB role regardless of lottery as in the 100% notification effect control processing subroutine of FIGS. 22 and 23 and the notification lamp control processing subroutine of FIG. It is not limited to what you do. For example, in the chance game informing effect processing subroutine of FIG. 20, the BB1 winning effect lottery table of FIG. 34 (a) used in step S222 is notified of the BB1 winning according to the number of invalid operations of the bet switches 35 and 36. You may make it change to the other lottery table from which a probability differs.

  Here, FIG. 25 shows a BB1 winning effect lottery table selection processing subroutine, which is another example of the change in the notification effect. FIG. 34 (b) shows a BB1 winning effect lottery table in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 50%. Similarly, FIG. 34 (c) shows a BB1 winning effect lottery table in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 70%. Similarly, FIG. 34 (d) shows a BB1 winning effect lottery table in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 80%.

  In the state before the start switch 50 is operated, the notification effect control means 504 included in the image control means 500 of the sub control circuit 200 first determines whether or not a winning combination BB1 has been won (step S270 in FIG. 25). . When it is determined that the BB1 combination is not won (NO), the determination in step S270 is repeated again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination BB1 has been won (YES), the process proceeds to step S271 to determine whether or not “chance symbol” is selected in the symbol image selection processing subroutine of FIG. 14 (steps S115 and S120 of FIG. 14). reference).

  If it is determined in step S271 that “chance symbol” has not been selected (NO), the chance game is not performed and the BB1 combination is won immediately, so the control processing of this subroutine is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that “chance symbol” has been selected (YES), the process proceeds to step S272, where it is determined whether the set bet number has reached three. If it is determined that the set bet number has not reached 3 (NO), this determination is repeated again.

  In this step S272, when it is determined that the set bet number has reached 3, the 1-bet switch 35 is activated three times, the 3-bet switch 36 is activated three times, This includes the case where three game media are inserted into the medium insertion slot 38, or the case where the player has won the re-game combination after winning the “BB 1 + RP combination”, “BB2 + RP combination”, and “re-game combination”.

  If it is determined in step S272 that the set bet number has reached 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S273, and whether or not an invalid operation signal based on the bet operation after the set bet number has reached 3 has been received. Judge. If it is determined that an invalid operation signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S274, and the number of invalid operation signal receptions is counted. In step S275, it is determined whether the start switch 50 is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S273 that an invalid operation signal has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S275 and it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S275 that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the control processing in steps S273 to S275 is repeated again to count the number of invalid operation signal receptions.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S275 that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S276, where it is determined whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is zero. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 0 (YES), the process proceeds to step S277, and the BB1 winning effect lottery table (see FIG. 34A) in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 30%. After that, the control process of this subroutine is terminated. The selected lottery table is used in step S222 in the chance game notification effect subroutine of FIG. 20, and in the chance game notification effect, the winning of the BB1 combination is notified with a low probability of 30%.

  If it is determined in step S276 described above that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not zero (NO), the process proceeds to step S278 to determine whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is one. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 1 (YES), the process proceeds to step S279, and the BB1 winning effect lottery table (see FIG. 34B) in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 50%. After that, the control process of this subroutine is terminated. As a result, in the chance game notification effect of FIG. 20, the winning of the BB1 combination is notified with a probability of 50%.

  If it is determined in step S278 described above that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 1 (NO), the process proceeds to step S280 to determine whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 2. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 2 (YES), the process proceeds to step S281, and the BB1 winning effect lottery table (see FIG. 34C) in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 70%. After that, the control process of this subroutine is terminated. As a result, in the chance game notification effect of FIG. 20, the winning of the BB1 combination is notified with a high probability of 70%.

  If it is determined in step S280 described above that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 2 (NO), the process proceeds to step S282, and it is determined whether the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 3. If it is determined that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S283, and the BB1 winning effect lottery table (see FIG. 34 (d)) in which the BB1 winning notification probability is set to 80%. After that, the control process of this subroutine is terminated. As a result, in the chance game notification effect of FIG. 20, the winning of the BB1 combination is notified with a higher probability of 80%.

  If it is determined in step S282 described above that the number of invalid operation signal receptions is not 3 (NO), the process proceeds to step S284, where it is selected to notify 100% of the BB1 winning combination regardless of lottery. The subroutine control process is terminated. As a result, at step S227 in the chance game informing effect subroutine of FIG. 20, the winning of the BB1 role is notified 100% regardless of the lottery.

[Operation and Effect of Slot Machine 10]
(1) According to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the player arbitrarily changes the mode of the notification effect by using the existing operation means (for example, the bet switches 35 and 36) used for the game. be able to. Thereby, the notification effect executed by the sub-control circuit 200 can be changed to another notification effect having a different aspect according to the player's preference. In addition, the existing operation means used for the game can be widely used as it is, and the mode of the notification effect can be changed, and the notification is made without changing the existing design of the slot machine 10 or adding new operation means. It is possible to create a new production change function.

(2) According to the slot machine 10, normally, one notification effect is performed in which the winning or winning of the BB role is notified by lottery, whereas the player arbitrarily performs an invalid operation. Can perform another notification effect that immediately notifies the winning of the special role without depending on the lottery. As a result, a player who wants to have a sense of expectation for winning the special role can enjoy the game with one notification effect, and a player who wants to know immediately that the special role has been won, The game can be enjoyed by the notification effect, and the conflicting needs of the player can be satisfied.

  In particular, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, in the RT gaming state after winning the BB + RP role, replays continue without a betting operation, and the expectation of winning or winning a special role is increased. In a gaming state where notification effects are continuously performed, the mode of the notification effects can be freely changed according to the player's preference, so that the game that wants to enjoy the notification effects that pull the expectation of winning or winning a special role The needs of both the player and the player who wants to know immediately about the winning or winning of the special role.

(3) According to the present slot machine 10, the lottery table used for the notification effect can be changed to a higher probability based on the player's arbitrary invalid operation. As a result, a player who wants to have a sense of expectation for winning or winning the BB role directly executes a notification effect using a lottery table with a relatively low probability of notifying the winning or winning of the BB role. If a player who wants to know the winning or winning of the role immediately performs an invalid operation and changes the notification effect using a lottery table with a relatively high probability of notifying the winning or winning of the BB role Good.

(4) According to the slot machine 10, the sub-control circuit 200 can determine whether or not the operation signal is an invalid operation signal based on the number of receptions of the operation signal. Control processing for changing the mode of the notification effect can be performed. Further, by assigning a plurality of notification effects A, B, C... To invalid operation signal reception times 1, 2, 3,..., It is possible to select a predetermined notification effect corresponding to the invalid operation signal reception frequency. It becomes.

(5) According to the slot machine 10, the control for changing the mode of the notification effect is started by the invalid operation performed at the player's arbitrary timing, and then the mode of the notification effect is changed based on the third reel stop operation. Since it is changed, a certain regularity or predictability can be given to the timing at which the mode of the notification effect is changed. In particular, it is possible to change the mode of the notification effect naturally without a sense of incongruity at the end of the unit game.

  Therefore, even when the control method for winning all the winning combinations in the winning lottery is adopted as in the present embodiment so as to eliminate the need for a selection, the above effects (1) to (5) are achieved. Thus, it is possible to improve the playability of the slot machine 10 and make the game interesting and interesting. As a result, anyone can enjoy the game and can effectively produce the expectation of winning or winning the BB role, making it easy for everyone to enjoy and making the game interesting. To achieve a slot machine that can achieve both.

  The slot machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the mode of the notification effect is changed based on the invalid operation of the bet switches 35 and 36. However, the operation means to be invalidated is not limited to the bet switches 35 and 36, and the start switch 50 or stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, based on the frequency | count of reception of a bet operation signal, it determined whether it was an invalid operation signal, and decided to perform the control process which changes the aspect of alerting | reporting effect, but not only this but operation Based on the reception timing of the signal, it may be determined whether or not it is an invalid operation signal, and a control process for changing the mode of the notification effect may be executed. For example, a bet operation signal received while at least one of the main reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotating may be determined as an invalid operation signal.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of control of the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the image effect control means and image memory | storage means which comprise the sub-control circuit of the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit which controls the said slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit that controls the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which controls the progress of the game performed in the said main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the main reel rotation / stop subroutine which performs control for rotation and a stop of a main reel. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol stop process subroutine which is a part of control process of a main reel rotation / stop subroutine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flag-off process subroutine indicating a control process after the symbols are stopped by the subroutine of FIGS. 8 and 9. It is a flowchart which shows the part process process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off fixed process subroutine. 2 shows a signal transmission processing subroutine for transmitting a bet operation signal from a main control circuit to a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit subroutine regarding the alerting | reporting effect and expectation degree effect which are performed by the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol image selection process subroutine performed by a symbol image selection control means. It is a flowchart which shows the small part symbol image lottery process subroutine which is a part of control process of a symbol image selection process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol image / number image combination processing subroutine executed by the symbol image / number image combination control means. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation / stop effect process subroutine performed by a rotation / stop effect control means. An effect control processing subroutine during the game executed by the notification effect control means is shown. BB + RP role winning notification effect processing subroutine is shown. A chance effect presentation processing subroutine during chance gaming is shown. The bet operation signal processing subroutine is shown. The 1st Example of 100% alerting | reporting effect (cut-in effect) control processing subroutine is shown. Similarly, a second embodiment of a 100% notification effect (skip effect) control processing subroutine will be described. The notification lamp control processing subroutine is shown. BB1 winning effect lottery table selection processing subroutine is shown. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. The figure (a) is the figure which shows the execution example of the general lottery table at the time of RT operation which is used during the winning of the BB role, the figure (b) is the general lottery table at the time of RT operation used after the end of the special game by the BB role. is there. It is a figure which shows the Example of a role-design image comparison table. It is a figure which shows the Example of BB1 symbol lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of BB2 symbol lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a special replay and a replay symbol lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a small part design lottery table. The figure (a) shows the BB1 winning notification probability of 30%, the figure (b) shows the BB1 winning notification probability of 50%, the figure (c) shows the BB1 winning notification probability of 70%, and the figure (d). Indicates a BB1 prize production lottery table in which the BB1 prize notification probability is set to 80%. It is a front view showing each main reel of the slot machine. FIG. 6A shows a normal replay symbol image that is displayed with high probability when the “re-gamer” is elected alone. FIG. 5B shows a special replay symbol image that is displayed with high probability when the BB1 combination or the BB2 combination and the re-playing combination are won simultaneously. FIGS. 7A to 7D are explanatory views showing rotation and stop effects in each liquid crystal display device corresponding to the rotation / stop effect processing subroutine of FIG. (A)-(c) of FIG. 19 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the notification effect corresponding to the first half part of the notification effect processing subroutine during BB + RP winning of FIG. (A)-(c) of FIG. 19 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the notification effect corresponding to the first half part of the notification effect processing subroutine during BB + RP winning of FIG. (A)-(d) of FIG. 19 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the notification effect corresponding to the latter half part of the notification effect process subroutine during a BB + RP winning combination of FIG. FIGS. 9A to 9D are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of notification effects corresponding to the 100% notification effect (cut-in effect) control processing subroutine of FIG. FIGS. 9A to 9D are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of the notification effect corresponding to the 100% notification effect (skip effect) control processing subroutine of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot Machine 20 Front Part 21 Notification Lamp Means (Patrol Lamp)
36 3-Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Main reel A to D Design 50 Start switch 52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch 70L, 70C, 70R Liquid crystal display device (image display means)
71 Symbol Image 71A Normal “Replay” Symbol Image 71B “Special Replay” Symbol Image 72, 74 Numeric Image 73 Character Image 100 Main Control Circuit 200 Sub Control Circuit 410 Role Drawing Unit 420 Main Reel Control Unit 430 Game Control Unit 460 Replay control means 480 Signal transmission means 500 Image control means 501 Design image selection control means 502 Design image / numerical image combination control means 503 Rotation / stop effect control means 504 Notification effect means 510 Image storage means 511 Symbol image storage means 512 Number image Storage means 513 Production image storage means 520 Lamp control means

Claims (6)

A slot machine in which a game can be repeatedly executed with a process from inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
An operation means for transmitting an operation signal by a player's operation;
A role that performs control processing related to the game based on an effective operation signal that can be executed among the operation signals, and that determines one role from a plurality of roles including a special role or a small role as one of the control processes related to the game. A main control circuit for performing lottery,
A sub-control circuit for performing control processing of effects during the game;
Controlled by the sub-control circuit, and provided with notification means for executing the effect by at least one of an image, light or sound,
When the main control circuit receives an operation signal from the operation means, a signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit,
The sub-control circuit causes the notification means to execute a plurality of notification effects including information related to winning or winning of the combination, and based on an invalid operation signal that the main control circuit cannot execute among the operation signals. A slot machine that performs control processing to change the aspect of the notification effect.   When the sub-control circuit wins or wins the special role, it determines whether or not to notify the special role win or win by lottery and performs the notification effect, but receives the invalid operation signal 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect of notifying the winning or winning of the special role is 100% regardless of lottery.   The sub-control circuit has a plurality of lottery tables with different probabilities of notifying the winning or winning of the special role, and executes the notification effect by using one lottery table when winning or winning the special role. However, when the invalid operation signal is received, the notification effect is performed using another lottery table having a higher probability of notifying the winning or winning of the special role than the one lottery table. The slot machine according to claim 1.   4. The control process according to claim 1, wherein the sub-control circuit determines whether or not the operation signal is invalid based on the number of times the operation signal is received, and performs a control process for changing a mode of the notification effect. The described slot machine.   The sub-control circuit determines whether or not the invalid operation signal is based on the reception timing of the operation signal, and performs control processing to change the mode of the notification effect. The described slot machine.   The sub control circuit starts a control process for changing the mode of the notification effect based on the invalid operation signal, and the operation for stopping the reel that is stopped last among the plurality of rotating reels. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is changed based on a signal.

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