JP2012010888A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that draws great interest of a player, effectively executes rendering to properly respond to a change in the game state, and increases the interest of the player in the rendering, thereby increasing the interest of the player in the game.SOLUTION: The slot machine includes: a winning combination lottery means; a reel control means; a winning process control means; a bonus game control means; a special rendering executing means for executing the special rendering that temporarily stops an operating means of the game machine or rotates or stops reels in a way different from usual; and a special rendering state control means for setting a special rendering state in which the special rendering can be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. If a bonus combination is won in a winning combination lottery in the special rendering state, the special rendering state control means sets an internal special rendering state corresponding to the internal game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, stops the game, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stop. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of performing special effects such as making the function of the system paused.

  After the player inserts the game media and rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, the rotated reels are stopped according to the result of the winning lottery, and the combination of symbols displayed at the time of the stop A slot machine that determines a game result is widely used as one of the gaming machines. Among these slot machines, in order to enhance the fun of the game, there has been proposed a slot machine capable of performing a special effect that temporarily puts the function of the operation means into a suspended state when a predetermined requirement is satisfied (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-342035

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, in a first game, when a specific symbol (for example, a winning reach) is displayed as a result of a reel stop operation, it is performed after the first game. In the second game, a special effect is made in which the function of the reel start switch is temporarily stopped. Specifically, in the second game, even if the start switch is operated, an effect is provided so that the rotation of the reel is not started until a predetermined time has elapsed. Because of this special performance, the player has a special expectation for the game (for example, a sense of expectation for winning the winning combination), so that the player's interest in the game increases.

  However, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 only provides an effect that causes the player to have a sense of expectation for the display of a specific symbol, and does not provide an effect corresponding to the change in the gaming state. Absent. Therefore, there is a limit to raising the interest of the player in directing the game and thus raising the interest in the game.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, to show that the player is highly interested, and to be able to effectively implement an effect that can appropriately respond to changes in the gaming state, and to have an interest in the player's effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can increase the interest of a player in the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, as a slot machine according to the present invention, a game in which a game medium is inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed once. A slot lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining at least one role or outage by a lottery process from a plurality of roles including a winning combination, and a plurality of symbols are displayed. A reel control means for performing stop control of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery when receiving a signal based on the player's reel stopping operation after rotating a plurality of reels, and the winning lottery A flag is set when one of the winning combinations is determined in step 1. In the state where the flag is set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning lottery by the reel stop control is valid. A winning combination control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the winning combination that is determined to be won when it is determined that the winning combination is displayed, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning lottery If the winning flag is not displayed on the active line, a winning flag that can be carried over after the next game is set, and in the internal gaming state in which the winning flag is set, the symbol corresponding to the corresponding role by the reel stop control A winning game control means for performing a winning game in which the winning probability of a predetermined combination in the combination lottery is higher than that of a normal game when it is determined that the combination is displayed on the active line and winning, and an operating means of the gaming machine A special effect execution means for executing a special effect that causes the function of the player to pause or to rotate or stop the reel in a manner different from normal, and a predetermined requirement. A special effect state control means for setting a special effect state capable of performing the special effect, and in the game of the special effect state, when winning the winning combination in the role lottery, It can be considered that the special effect state control means changes the special effect state to the internal special effect state corresponding to the game state in the inside.

Here, the game medium is a medium inserted into the slot machine for playing a game, and for example, a coin, a medal, or a chip can be considered. Moreover, as long as this object can be achieved, the product is not limited to an article, and for example, an electromagnetically acting material such as a magnetic card can be applied. In addition, the introduction of the game medium includes a case where the player actually inserts a game medium from a game medium insertion port provided in the slot machine or the like. Using a predetermined number of credited game media is also included.
Here, as the “combination”, in general, a “winning role” for performing a “winning game” for making the game proceed in an advantageous manner for the player and a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning. A general combination and a “re-playing combination” for “re-playing” in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium are included.

  Here, “winning game” means “winning game” in which when a winning game is won by lottery and a game corresponding to the winning game stops and wins, the game proceeds in a manner advantageous to the player. It is a role that can be performed. Among the winning combinations, there is a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB combination”), and this BB combination (sometimes referred to as “1 type BB combination”) is a BB game (one of the winning games) It may be called “1 type BB game”). This BB game can be played continuously until a predetermined winning combination with a high probability reaches a predetermined number of payouts of game media (also referred to as “end number”). It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.

  In addition, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “MB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this MB combination (sometimes referred to as “2 type BB combination”) is an MB that is one of the winning games. It is a role to shift to a game (sometimes referred to as “2 type BB game”). In this MB game, a predetermined number of game media to be paid out for a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as “CB game”) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped, regardless of the result of the winning lottery. This can be done continuously until (the number of finished sheets) is reached. It is possible to set a plurality of MB games, for example, it is possible to provide a plurality of MB games with different end number settings. Furthermore, a single bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “SB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this SB combination is a combination that is transferred to an SB game which is one of the winning games. This SB game is a hit game in which only one game is played.

The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won.
In addition, the “re-game” is a “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-game player is selected by lottery and the symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. "(Also called" replay "). In addition, when a re-gamer wins and wins, a re-game can be performed with the same number of bets as the number of bets in the game before winning the re-gamer (the number of inserted game media), or a different bet number. You can also play again. In addition, as the specified number of game media that can be inserted in one game, an arbitrary number can be used, and a plurality of types of re-games can be set.
In addition, if the winning probability of the re-game player in the re-game selection high state is a value slightly higher than that of the normal game, an arbitrary probability can be set.

In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.
The “reel on which the symbol is displayed” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and a reel on the image that is displayed on the display device and is rotated and stopped on the image. It is. The “reel control means” performs stop control of the rotating reels when receiving a stop signal transmitted based on the player's stop operation. In this case, it is possible to set the rotation of all the reels to be stopped by one stop operation, or to set only the reels that have been operated to stop based on the operation corresponding to each reel. Is possible.

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

The “special effect” includes “pause the function of the operating means of the gaming machine” and “rotate or stop the reel in a manner different from normal”.
As the operation means for making the primary stop state, for example, a start switch for starting a game and starting the rotation of a reel, a reel stop switch for stopping each rotating reel, a bet switch for determining the number of betting of game media, In addition, a slot for inserting game media is included. As the time for stopping the function of the operation means, an arbitrary time can be set from a time shorter than 1 second to a time longer than 1 minute.

“Rotating the reel in a different manner than usual” includes, for example, intermittently rotating the reel, rotating the reel in reverse, stopping it after slightly rotating the reel, For example, the forward rotation and the reverse rotation can be alternately performed, and the reel can be rotated while changing the rotation speed of the reel.
To “achieve the prescribed requirements”, the fact that a certain role was won in the lottery, that a certain role was won, a certain symbol was displayed, or a certain gaming state started Can be exemplified. Also, in a predetermined gaming state, a so-called replay time (RT) in which a winning game in a winning game in which a game progresses in a manner more advantageous to the player than in a normal game or a re-gamer's role lottery is different from a normal game. In addition, a so-called assist time (AT) for performing an effect of notifying information useful for a player to display a predetermined symbol by a reel stop operation can be exemplified.

The “special effect state” is a game state in which a special effect can be performed, and may be a single game or may be a plurality of games. In addition, the description “special effect can be performed” includes a case where a special effect is always performed in a special effect state, and a case where there are a game where a special effect is performed and a game where the special effect is not performed.
When winning a winning role, by changing to an “internal / internal special performance state” that corresponds to the inside, for example, a performance that is not normally performed or a sense of expectation for winning a winning role or starting a winning game It is conceivable to perform an effect in such a way that the player holds the game, or to change (for example, shorten) the period of the special effect state so as to match the period in which the game state in the inside continues.

  In this embodiment, the special effect state control means sets a special effect state in which the special effect can be implemented, and when the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special effect state corresponds to the game state in the inside. Since it is possible to change to a special performance state, it is possible to effectively implement a performance that can show a player's high interest and can respond appropriately to changes in the game state, increasing the interest of the player's performance and extending Can be expected to increase the player's interest in games.

  Further, as the slot machine according to the present invention, the special effect state continues over a plurality of games, and in each game of the special effect state, the special effect state control means performs a lottery process on the plurality of special effects. When at least one of the special effects is determined from among them, and any of the special effects is selected in the lottery process, the selected special effects may be performed by the special effect performing means. Conceivable.

In this embodiment, since the special effect state continues over a plurality of games, a series of special effects over a plurality of games can be effectively implemented.
Further, in a game in a special effect state, at least one special effect or out of the plurality of special effects is determined by lottery processing. When the lottery process result is out of place, the special effect is not performed. When any special effect is selected in the lottery process, the selected special effect is performed.
Depending on the control process as described above, special effects may or may not be implemented in each game in the special performance state. Furthermore, even when special effects are performed, the game varies depending on the lottery result. Production can be performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the special effect can be performed and the contents of the special effect to be performed can be changed by the lottery process performed in each game during the special effect execution period, so that the player can play the game. Even if it continues, we can expect high interest in special effects.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, it is further conceivable that the duration of the special effect state in the inside is shorter than the duration of the special effect state that does not correspond to the inside.

  In this embodiment, since the duration of the special production state in the inside is shorter than the duration of the special production state that does not correspond to the inside, the period setting adapted to the period in the inside that ends when the winning combination wins is set. realizable. Therefore, since an effect suitable for the game state can be realized, it can be expected that the player's interest in the effect is increased, and in turn, the interest in the game is increased.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, there is a re-playing role capable of performing a re-game in which the next game is performed without inserting the game medium when winning a prize in the winning combination. When the winning probability of the re-playing role in the role lottery is set higher than that of a normal game, and when the re-playing role is won in the role lottery, it corresponds to the re-playing role than the symbol corresponding to the winning role It is conceivable to perform reel stop control that preferentially displays the combination of symbols on the effective line.

  In this embodiment, in the internal game corresponding to the internal / special effect state, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery is set higher than that of the normal game, and the re-gamer is more than the symbol corresponding to the winning game. Reel stop control is performed to preferentially display the corresponding symbol combination on the effective line. Therefore, in the game in the inside, the game state in the inside is more likely to continue for a certain game period than the possibility that the winning combination wins immediately and the game state in the inside ends, so the player can You can fully enjoy the special effects performed in the special production state inside.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the special effect winning probability in the lottery process in the special effect state in which the winning probability of the special effect in the internal special effect state does not correspond to the inside. It may be set higher than the probability.

In this embodiment, the winning probability of the special effect in the lottery process in the internal / internal special effect state is set higher than the winning probability of the special effect when not corresponding to the inside, so the game in the inside is more special There is a high possibility that the production will be performed.
Therefore, by increasing the execution frequency of the special effects, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the winning combination and starting the winning game, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased.

  The slot machine according to the present invention further includes a first winning combination corresponding to a first winning game in which the winning probability of the predetermined combination in the combination lottery is set higher than that of a normal game, There is a second winning combination corresponding to a second winning game in which the winning probability of the predetermined winning is set lower than the first winning game, and in the special effect state game, When the first winning combination is won, the special effect state control means changes the special effect state to the internal special effect state, and in the special effect state game, When winning a winning combination, it is conceivable to perform a control process for continuing the special effect state being executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the first winning combination corresponding to the first winning game having a high winning probability of the predetermined combination is won in the combination lottery, the special effect state is changed to the internal special effect state, When the second winning combination corresponding to the second winning game in which the winning probability of the winning is set lower than that of the first winning game is won, the special effect state being executed is continued.

  Therefore, since the special effect state is changed to the internal / middle special effect state only when the game state is advantageous to the player, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the progress of the game, and to the player's special effect state. It can be expected that the degree of reliability will be increased and the player's interest in games will be increased.

  Further, as the slot machine according to the present invention, when the winning combination is won when the game in the special effect state continues, the special game state is ended, and the winning game started by winning is performed. It is conceivable that the special performance state may be continued during the time.

  In this embodiment, when a winning combination wins when the game in the special effect state continues, there are cases where the special effect state is ended, and there are cases where the special effect state is continued while the winning game is being performed. The progress can be changed, and it can be expected that the player's interest in special effects will be increased.

  According to the above-described invention, when a special performance state in which a special performance can be performed is set, and the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special performance state is changed to an internal medium special performance state corresponding to an internal game state. Therefore, it is possible to effectively produce an effect that the player shows high interest and can appropriately respond to the change in the game state, and the player's interest in the effect is increased. Can be expected to raise interest in

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart which mainly shows a part lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart which mainly shows a flag-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the AT and special effect state lottery processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the role lottery processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of AT and special effect state lottery processing subroutine which is a part of control process of a role lottery processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the additional lottery process subroutine which adds the number of games further when predetermined | prescribed requirements are satisfy | filled in the game of a special effect state. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect control subroutine which is a part of control processing of a reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect execution subroutine which is a part of control processing of a special effect control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine which shows the control processing after the design of a reel stops. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination, flag off processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning prize winning subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning prize winning subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine at the time of a re-game winning combination which is a part of control process of the process subroutine at the time of winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine which is a part of control process of the process subroutine at the time of a winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the AT setting subroutine implemented with a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the AT cancellation | release subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting image display subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT1 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT2 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT3 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of a normal (non-RT * non-BB) game general lottery table. It is a figure which shows the reel stop mode according to the combination of the general combination 3A-3E won by the combination lottery. It is a figure which shows the Example of reel symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special performance state lottery table at the time of AT winning and AT deviation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special effect state 1 effect pattern lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special effect state 2 effect pattern lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special effect state 3 effect pattern lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special effect state 4 effect pattern lottery table. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific Example of the special effect states 1-4. It is a figure which shows the Example of a special production state lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special performance state 1 and 2 o'clock game number lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing subroutine (the 1 and the 2) at the time of BB winning combination. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special production | presentation state production pattern lottery table at the time of a winning combination. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific Example of the special production | presentation state at the time of a winning combination winning. It is a figure which shows the Example of the special effect state 1 effect pattern lottery table after the number rewriting by a winning combination winning. It is a figure which shows the other Example of the BB1 action | operation lottery table. It is a figure which shows the other Example of the BB2 action | operation lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a special production execution time selection subroutine. It is a figure which shows the Example of a 1st production pattern group and a 2nd production pattern group. It is a flowchart which shows a reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine in case AT is implemented by a reel at the time of start switch operation. 45 is a flowchart showing a reel AT control subroutine when a start switch is operated, which is a part of the control processing of the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine shown in FIG. 44. It is a schematic diagram which shows the Example which performs AT based on the signal transmitted to the external terminal. It is a flowchart which shows a reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine in case AT is implemented by a reel at the time of stop switch operation. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a reel switch control time reel AT control subroutine (part 1) which is a part of the control process of the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine shown in FIG. 44; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific motion of the reel by the control processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a reel AT control subroutine (No. 2) when a stop switch is operated, which is a part of the control processing of the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine shown in FIG. 44. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific motion of the reel by the control processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a game state. (A) A game flow corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 8 and (b) a schematic diagram showing a game flow corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game corresponding to the flowchart of FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
An appearance of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. Three display windows 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, and 22 </ b> R that are vertically long in the vertical direction are formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20.

Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. On this reel tape, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. The arrangement of these symbols differs for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The specific symbol arrangement of each reel will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.
As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotated by a motor (not shown), and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in each display window 22L, 22C, and 22R. The symbol moves from top to bottom.

Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines are composed of three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). . At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B, effective line display units (bet number display means) 24a to 24e are provided. These valid line display units 24a to 24e display a winning line (hereinafter referred to as a valid line) that has become valid according to the number of gaming media (in this embodiment, medals are used) for which betting has been made. To do. In the present embodiment, the number of gaming media (the number of bets) to be betted is set to “3”, “2”, “1”, “2” in order from the top in each active line display unit 24a to 24e. ”,“ 3 ”, and the role of displaying the number of bets as well as the winning line.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 26, the lower horizontal pay line L2B is not set.

A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a 3-bet switch 36 are disposed. In addition, a game medium insertion port 38 into which a game medium can be inserted is provided on the right side of the operation panel unit 30.
When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, a game medium counter (not shown) counts the number of game media. When a predetermined number or more of game media are inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the specified number or more of the number of credits is stored in the RAM 110, which will be described later, and the credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 53. It has become.
The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The 3-bet switch 36 is a switch for making three medals out of the number of credits a game bet.

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

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 reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided in the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. Is provided. The reel stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the reel stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the reel stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.
When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the player's operation of the reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R becomes effective.
When the player pushes the reel stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the reel stop switch 52C is pushed, the middle reel 40C stops. When the reel stop switch 52R is pushed, the right reel 40R stops.
When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped, stop control is performed so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C or 40R stop at the positions of the three vertical frames visible in the display windows 22L, C and R described above. ing.

On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10 is a sound output from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 4 described later) to the outside of the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R stops, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination. Thus, a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout opening 62.
As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is such that a game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, or 40R stopped. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R can be repeated as one unit of game. .

  Examples of the types of combinations described above include types such as winning combinations, general combinations, and re-playing combinations. The winning combination is a combination in which when a winning combination is won by lottery and when a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination, a winning game that allows the player to advance the game advantageously can be performed. Further, the general combination is a combination of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. It should be noted that the general combination includes a so-called single combination in which the payout number of game media is one. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-game player by lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-game player, a re-game (also referred to as replay) is performed without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can.

The winning combination includes a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The BB role is a role that shifts to a BB game that is one of the winning games. This BB game is a game in which a predetermined role wins with a high probability until a predetermined number of payouts of game media is reached. It can be done continuously. It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.
Further, as a winning combination, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as MB combination) or a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB combination) can be set. The MB combination (sometimes referred to as “two-type BB combination”) is a combination to be transferred to an MB game (which may be referred to as “two-type BB combination”), which is one of the winning games. Regardless of the result of the winning lottery, a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as a CB game) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. Can be done. The SB combination is a combination to shift to SB game which is one of the winning games, and this SB game is a winning game in which only one game is performed.

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Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 2, and a block diagram of the sub-control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.
The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

The interface circuit 102 is also connected to reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. A signal issued from the reel stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes an operation signal.
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

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

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

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

Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to a sub control circuit 200 described later by the connection line 118. A block diagram showing the sub control circuit 200 is shown in FIG.
The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving circuit 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 70 and audio data to be emitted from the speaker 64.
A lamp drive circuit 218 for driving each display lamp 124 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and lights up the display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

In addition, a display drive circuit 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display drive circuit 220. By doing so, various image data and character data are displayed on the display device 70 as images.
Further, a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

(Explanation of functional block diagram)
Next, a functional block diagram of control of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As a control circuit, the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the operating means 300, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C and 80R are electrically connected. A display device 70, a display lamp 124, and a speaker 64 are electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200.
The three reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R constitute a stop operation means 310, and the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36 constitute an operation means 300. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a role lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning process control means 450, a regame control means 460, a regame selection high state control means 470, and a special effect state control means 480. Including.
The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a winning combination (winning combination, general winning combination, re-playing combination, etc.) by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for the role lottery, a random number extraction means 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 420 And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 6 to 10).

  The reel control means 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the reel stop switch Based on the reel stop rising signal transmitted when the operation of 52L, 52C, and 52R is disclosed or the reel stop falling signal transmitted when the operation is completed, control related to the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed. In the stop control, a symbol combination control is performed to prevent or prevent the stop symbols from being aligned according to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 440 as described above is shown in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIGS. 11 to 13).

When the winning process control means 450 determines that a winning combination or a general combination is won in the winning lottery process, and the winning symbols relating to the stopped symbols determine that all the symbols corresponding to each winning combination have won. A control is performed to carry out a winning game that is advantageous to the player and payout of a predetermined number of game media.
When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbols that have been re-winned in the lottery process and stopped, the next game medium is not inserted. Control for playing a game is performed. The control processing by the winning process control means 450 and the regame control means 460 is a winning determination described later. Flag off processing subroutine (see FIGS. 14 to 19).

  The re-game selection high state control means 470 is an RT operation state in which, when a predetermined start requirement is satisfied, the game mode is set such that the probability that a re-game player is won by the combination lottery means is higher than a normal game. Control processing for changing to (re-game selection high state) and releasing the RT operation state (re-game selection high state) when a predetermined release requirement is satisfied after changing to the RT operation state (re-game selection high state) To do. In the RT operation state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is not limited to the case where it is higher than that of the normal game, and may be the same as that of the normal game or lower than that of the normal game.

  The special effect state control means 480 includes a special effect execution means 490. The special effect execution means 490 makes a special effect that causes the function of the operation means of the slot machine to be in a paused state or to rotate or stop the reel in a manner different from normal. A control process for carrying out is performed. The special effect state control means 480 performs other general control processing for executing the special effect in addition to the control processing by the special effect execution means 490. The specific control process is mainly shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 10, 12, and 13. Other embodiments by the special effect state control means 480 are mainly shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 36, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48 and 50.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 is provided with an image control means 510, a sound control means 520, a lamp control means 530, and a notification effect control means 540. The image control means 510 can control the display drive circuit 220 based on the image data received from the notification effect control means 540 or the like and display a predetermined effect image on the display device 70. The display device 70, the display drive circuit 220, and the image control unit 510 may be collectively referred to as image display unit.

In addition, the lamp control unit 520 can control the lamp driving circuit 218 based on the lamp lighting data received from the notification effect control unit 540 or the like, so that the predetermined display lamp 124 is turned on. Further, the sound control means 530 can control the speaker drive circuit 222 based on the sound data received from the notification effect control means 540 and the like, and can emit a predetermined sound from the speaker 64.
Further, the notification effect control means 540 transmits a control signal including the notification effect data to the image control means 510, the lamp control means 520, and the sound control means 530 described above, and a control process for performing a predetermined notification effect. To do. An example of this control processing is shown in a notification image display subroutine (see FIG. 22) described later.

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 6 to 19 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.
6 to 10 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIGS. 11 to 13 show a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which reel control means 440 performs control for rotation and stop of the reel. FIG. 14 shows a winning determination / flagoff process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine.

  FIG. 15 shows a BB game processing subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flagging process subroutine, and FIG. 16 shows a winning selection process which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flagging process subroutine. Indicates a subroutine. FIG. 17 shows a winning combination winning subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning combination processing subroutine, and FIG. 18 shows a replay winning combination subroutine which is a part of the controlling process of the winning combination processing subroutine. FIG. 19 shows a disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning combination processing subroutine.

20 and 21 show an AT setting subroutine for setting AT and an AT releasing subroutine for releasing AT in the sub control circuit 200 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100. FIG. FIG. 22 shows a notification image display subroutine for performing control processing for displaying a notification image based on a signal received from the main control circuit 100, which is control processing in the sub-control circuit 200.
In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Shall.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRP is greater than 0 (step S10). Here, the NRP is a parameter that determines whether or not to replay, and is set so that replay is performed when it is larger than 0, and replay is not performed when it is 0 or less. In addition, as shown in step S510 of FIG. 17, when a re-game is won in the role lottery and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination stops and wins, 1 is input as the value of NRP. .

If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is 0 or less (NO), it is determined that no replay is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step S10). S12). If it is determined in this determination that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S18, and the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as a bet number. To do. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits.
If it is determined in step S12 that no game medium is inserted (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a credited game medium (step S14). If it is determined in this determination that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processes in steps S12 and S14 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S14 that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S16). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. If it is determined in this determination that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processing from step S12 to step S16 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S16 that a bet signal has been received (YES), the number of bets is detected from the received bet operation signal (step S18). In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S20). Then, the process proceeds to a role lottery process subroutine (step S24).

  If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is larger than 0 (YES) and it is determined that the player is in the replaying state, 0 is input to the value of NRP to cancel the replaying state (step S22). A re-game control process is performed in which the process from S12 to step S20 is not performed, and the process proceeds to a combination lottery process subroutine (step S24). That is, when it is determined that the game is in the re-gaming state, the game can be performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In this embodiment, the bet number in the re-game is controlled so as to set the same bet number as the bet in the previous game. However, a bet number different from the bet number in the previous game is set. It is also possible to perform control.

In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S24, combination lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and a flag-on process for turning on the BB flag, the replay flag, and the general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. The details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Subsequent to the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24), based on the result of the combination lottery, the reel variation and stop subroutine (step S26) performs control processing relating to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated. ) Is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel change and stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off process is performed based on the determination result, and an RT operation state (re-game selection high state) is set. A winning determination / flagoff process subroutine (step S28) for performing RT setting processing is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Then, a payout process (step S30) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game based on the winning lottery and winning symbol determination is performed. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media from the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out. One game is completed by the above control process. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

<Description of the game state flow>
Next, an outline of the flow of the gaming state that proceeds by the control processing shown below will be described using the schematic diagram of FIG.
In the present embodiment, when the “detrimental symbol” is displayed when the general combination 3 (specifically, any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is won in the combination lottery, the game state is changed to the normal game or The game is shifted from the game in the RT2 operation state to the game in the RT1 operation state. Here, the general combination 3 is composed of general combinations 3A to 3E, and there is a possibility that a combination of combinations as shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 26 (b), when winning the general combination 3 in the combination lottery, the combination of the combination including the general combination 3A is always selected, and each of the general combinations 3A to 3E shown in FIG. When the reels are stopped in the order corresponding to the combination, the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel. On the other hand, when the reels are not stopped in the order corresponding to each combination of the general roles 3A to 3E, the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions. In other words, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct order, as the “disadvantaged symbol”, the “disadvantaged symbol” in which the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position of the three vertical positions on the middle reel is displayed. Become. In the case where “unfavorable symbol” is displayed, the reels are stopped in the order corresponding to the combinations of the general roles 3A to 3E, and the game medium is compared with the case where “profit symbol” is displayed. The number of payouts has decreased.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the normal (non-RT, non-BB) game that is neither the RT operation state nor the BB operation state, when this “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed, the game state is changed from the normal game to the RT1 operation state. The game shifts to a game (see step S626 in FIG. 19).

  In the RT1 operation state, a normal regame player and a promoted regame player who shifts to the RT2 operation state, which is a game state that is more advantageous for the player when winning, are set (see FIG. 24a). The probability of winning one of these two re-game players in the role lottery is the same probability (probability 1 / 7.3) as in the case of normal (non-RT, non-BB) games. In a game in the RT1 operating state, if a winning re-game is won in the role lottery and a corresponding symbol is displayed and a winning is made, the game in the RT1 operating state is shifted to a game in the RT2 operating state (step S604 in FIG. 18). reference).

In the RT2 operating state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal (non-RT, non-BB) game (probability 1/2), which is a more advantageous game state for the player (see FIG. 24b).
When the “disadvantageous symbol” similar to the above is displayed in the RT2 operating state, the state shifts to the RT1 operating state which is disadvantageous for the player (see step S626 in FIG. 19).
In addition, in a normal (non-RT, non-BB) game, a game in the RT1 operation state, or a game in the RT2 operation state, when the BB role is won in the role lottery and the BB flag is turned on, that is, the game state in the inside When it becomes, it transfers to the game of RT3 operation state corresponding to the game state in an inside (refer step S72 of FIG. 7).

In the RT3 operating state, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery is the same (probability 1 / 7.3) as in the normal (non-RT, non-BB) game (see FIG. 24c). In a game in the RT3 operation state, when a BB combination with the flag turned on wins, the RT3 operation state is canceled and the BB game is entered (see steps S540 and S544 in FIG. 17).
In the BB game, the winning probability of the general role 3 in the role lottery (specifically, the probability that any of the general roles 3A to 3B wins) is very high (probability 1 / 1.15). The game proceeds in the most advantageous manner. When this BB game ends, the game returns to the normal (non-RT, non-BB) game (see steps S412 and S414 in FIG. 15).

As shown in FIG. 52, special effects and AT (assist time) can be performed in each game state other than the BB game. The control process for performing the special effect and AT (assist time) will be described in detail later. Also, during the BB game, special effects and AT (assist time) cannot be performed.
Each control process for realizing the above-described game flow will be described below along the flow of the main subroutine.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the combination lottery processing subroutine performed in step S24 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, it is determined whether a start switch ON signal has been received (step S40). This start switch ON signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player operates the start switch 50. Based on the reception of this signal, a reel rotation start signal is transmitted to the reel control means 440. Thus, the reel control means 440 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel (see step S236 in FIG. 11). A control process from when the start switch ON signal is received to when the reel rotation start signal is transmitted, that is, a predetermined control process based on the player's operation of the start switch will be described in detail later.

If it is determined in this determination that the start switch ON signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S40 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.
If it is determined in step S40 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), a game start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S41), and the process proceeds to step S42. Here, the game start signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S41 is used in the control process of step S800 of the notification image display subroutine (see FIG. 22).

  Next, in step S42, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NBB is greater than 0 (step S42). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NBB is greater than 0 (YES), the general lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S52.

  Here, FIG. 23 shows an example of a lottery table for BB operation. In the lottery table at the time of BB operation, the general combination 1 of the symbol number 1, the general combination 2 of the symbol number 2, the general combinations 3A to 3E of the symbol numbers 3 to 7, the single combination of the symbol number 8, and the symbol number 9 Is set to be off.

If the winning combination probability of the symbol No. 1 is 1/80 in the symbol lottery, and the symbol is displayed on the active line on the left reel, any of the symbols on the remaining two reels will be displayed. Even a symbol is set to win. In the following description, the description “on the active line” is omitted and only the symbol “displayed” is described.
The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the symbol watermelon is displayed on the right, middle, and left reels when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/100.
In the general roles 3A to 3E with symbol numbers 3 to 7, the probability that any of the general roles 3A to 3E wins in the role lottery is 1 / 1.15, and the symbols as shown in FIG. It is set to win if you win. In other words, during the BB game, the possibility of winning any of the general roles 3A to 3E in the role lottery is very high.

One winning combination of symbol number 8 is awarded when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/10, when the symbol bar is displayed on the right reel, the symbol bell is displayed on the middle reel, and the symbol replay is displayed on the right reel. Is set to
The probability of the symbol number 9 being off is set to a low value of about 1/126.

  Next, if it is determined in step S42 that the value of NBB is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of parameter NRT is greater than 0 (step S46). Here, NRT indicates whether the game state is an RT operation state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery varies with respect to the normal game, and if there are a plurality of RT operation states, It is a parameter that determines whether or not the RT is operating. Note that “the winning probability of the re-gamer fluctuates” means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state fluctuates due to the transition of the game state, and only when it is set higher than the normal game. In other words, it means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state is set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal game or lower than the winning probability in the normal game.

  In this embodiment, the NRT is set to 0 in the initial state, and when the requirement for starting the RT operation state is satisfied, a value of 1 to 3 is input to the NRT to set the RT1 to RT3 operation state. Do. Specifically, in a normal (non-RT, non-BB) game, the “disadvantaged symbol” when the general combination 3 (specifically, any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is won in the combination lottery is displayed. At this time, 1 is input to the value of NRT, and the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 operating state (see step S626 in FIG. 19). Also, in a game in the RT1 operating state, if a symbol corresponding to the promoted re-playing game is displayed in the role lottery, 2 is input to the value of NRT and the state shifts to the RT2 operating state (FIG. 18). Step S604). Also, when the BB role is won in the role lottery and the internal gaming state with the BB flag turned on is entered, 3 is input to the value of NRT, and the RT3 operating state corresponding to the internal gaming state (See step S72 in FIG. 7).

If it is determined in step S46 that the value of the parameter NRT is greater than 0 (YES), then one of the RT1-RT3 operating general lottery tables corresponding to the NRT value stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S48). The process proceeds to step S52.
Here, FIG. 24a shows an example of the general lottery table for RT1 operation, FIG. 24b shows an example of the general lottery table for RT2 operation, and FIG. 24c shows an example of the general lottery table for RT2 operation.

In the lottery table for operating RT1 to RT3, the set general combination, one-piece combination and the corresponding symbols are the same, the general combination 1 of symbol number 1, the general combination 2 of symbol number 2, and the symbol number Three to seven general combinations 3A to 3E and one combination of symbol number 8 are set. Also, the winning probabilities of these combinations are the same in the lottery table when RT1 to RT3 are operated.
In the RT1 operation state, the normal replaying role of symbol number 9 and the promoted replaying role of symbol number 10 are set, but in the RT2 and RT3 operation states, only the normal replaying role of symbol number 9 is set. Is different. Also, in the RT1 and RT2 operating states, the BB combination is set, but in the RT3 operating state corresponding to the inside, the BB combination is not set.
For example, in the RT2 operation general lottery table, the (normal) re-game combination of symbol number 9 and the BB combination of symbol number 10 are further added to the above-described lottery table at BB operation.

For the general combination 1 with symbol number 1, if the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/80 and the symbol is displayed on the left reel, any symbol for the remaining two reels will be displayed. Is also set to win. The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the symbol watermelon is displayed on the right, middle, and left reels when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/100.
In the general roles 3A to 3E with symbol numbers 3 to 7, the probability that any of the general roles 3A to 3E wins in the role lottery is 1/5, and the symbols as shown in FIG. 23 are displayed. The case is set to win.

  More specifically, a combination of five types of winning combinations as shown in the right column of the table of FIG. 26B is won in the winning lottery, and is shown in the left column of the table of FIG. In this way, the reel stop order corresponding to each combination is set. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order corresponding to any combination of the general winning combinations 3A to 3E won in the winning lottery, the symbol bell is vertically When the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the combination won in the winning lottery among the three positions, the symbol bell is located above the three vertical positions on the middle reel. The reel stop control is performed so as to be displayed at the position.

As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the general combination 3A is always included in each combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E won by the combination lottery. In the case of winning the general combination 3A in the role lottery, if a symbol bell is displayed on the middle reel, a prize is awarded when an arbitrary symbol is displayed on the left and right reels. As shown in FIGS. 24a to 24c, when the general combination 3A to 3E wins, there are payout of three game media respectively.
Therefore, in the middle reel, when the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions, the center horizontal effective line L1, the diagonally right-down effective line L3A, and the diagonally right-up effective line L3B are three. A symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed on the active line. Therefore, it is possible to receive payout of 3 game media × 3 lines = 9 game media.
On the other hand, when the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position of the three vertical positions (that is, when “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed), only the upper horizontal effective line L2A is assigned to the general role 3A. Since the corresponding symbol is displayed, only the payout of three game media is received.

Therefore, if the correct reel stop order according to the winning combination can be notified by AT (assist time), which will be described later, the player will surely receive the payout of nine game media. Can do.
Further, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed in a predetermined reel stop order (for example, the right reel is stopped first), AT is performed, and the reel stop operation cannot be performed in the predetermined reel stop order. In some cases, the AT may not be implemented as a penalty. In this case, depending on the reel stop order at a certain timing, whether or not AT can be performed is determined, and as a result, there is a difference in the number of game media that can be acquired, so the progress of the game changes and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can do.

  Note that such a reel stop operation based on the reel stop order of the general combination 3 is performed in a game in an RT1 to 3 operation state and a normal (non-RT, non-BB) game. On the other hand, in the BB game, the symbol bell is always displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions (that is, the payout of nine game media is always received). However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and in BB games, it is also possible to perform reel stop control based on the order of reel stop and make a difference in the number of acquired game media depending on whether or not AT is performed. .

  One winning combination of symbol number 4 is awarded when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/10, when the symbol bar is displayed on the right reel, the symbol bell is displayed on the middle reel, and the symbol replay is displayed on the right reel. Is set to

In the RT1 operating lottery table, the probability of winning either the normal re-gamer of symbol number 9 or the promoted re-gamer of symbol number 10 is 1 / 7.3, and the symbol (normally as shown in FIG. 24a) When a re-player, replay, replay, or replay, or promoted re-player, replay, replay, or bell) is displayed, a prize is awarded. As will be described later, when the promoted re-gamer wins in the game in the RT1 operation state, the player shifts to the RT2 operation state that is more advantageous to the player (see step S604 in FIG. 19A).
In the RT2 operating lottery table, the winning probability of the normal re-gamer with symbol number 9 is set to ½, and the symbol replay is set to be awarded when the symbol replay is stopped on the right, middle and left reels. That is, the RT2 operating state is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game or the RT1, 3 operating state game.

In the RT3 lottery table, the winning probability of the normal re-gamer with symbol number 9 is set to 1 / 7.3, and it is set to win when the symbol replay stops on the right, middle and left reels. Yes. However, the winning probability of the normal re-gamer in the RT3 operating state can be set to a high value (for example, probability 1/2) as in the RT2 operating state.
Compared to the normal (non-RT / non-BB) lottery table shown below, in the RT2 operating lottery table, the (usual) re-playing role winning probability is set higher, and RT1 and RT3 operating lottery In the table, the winning probabilities of re-game players are set to be the same.
In the RT1 and RT2 operating lottery table, for the BB combination with symbol number 11 (or 10), the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/300, and symbol red 7 is displayed on the right, middle and left reels Is set to win. The probability of symbol number 10, 11 or 12 being off is about 1 / 1.86 in the RT1 lottery table, about 1 / 5.74 in the RT2 lottery table, and about 1/1. In the RT3 lottery table. 86.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, if it is determined in step S46 that the value of NRT is 0 or less (NO), the normal (non-RT / non-BB) game general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is next stored. Is read (step S50), and the process proceeds to step S52. Here, FIG. 25 shows an example of a general lottery table during normal (non-RT / non-BB) games.

  The normal lottery table during normal (non-RT / non-BB) games is a lottery table used in the normal gaming state, and has the same role and deviation as the RT2 operating state general lottery table described above. Comparing the normal (non-RT / non-BB) game lottery table and the RT2 operating state general lottery table, only the normal re-game and the winning probability of the difference are different. In the RT2 operating state general lottery table, the winning probability of the normal re-gamer is set to 1/2, but in the normal (non-RT / non-BB) game general lottery table, a low value of 1 / 7.3 Is set (however, the RT1 and RT3 operating states are the same). In addition, the probability of loss depends on the winning probability of the normal re-gamer.

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 S52). Specifically, random numbers generated by the random number generator 112 are extracted by the random number extraction means 420, and the random number determination means 430 compares the extracted random numbers with the read lottery table and determines the winning.
Subsequently to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to FIG. 7, and it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won as a result of the lottery determination (step S <b> 70). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S71).
Next, 3 is input to the value of NRT (step S72), and the process proceeds to step S82.
That is, from the next game, the RT2 operation state (winning probability of re-game combination 1/2) is started, and ends when the BB combination wins (see step S544 in FIG. 17).

If it is determined in step S70 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination is won (step S74). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has been won by the role lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S82.
If it is determined in step S74 that the re-game combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S78). In this determination, if it is determined that the general combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S80), and the process proceeds to step S82.

If it is determined in step S78 that the winning combination has not been won (NO), the lottery determination result is determined to be out of order, and a predetermined control process at the time of out is performed, and the process proceeds to step S82. move on.
After performing a series of processing related to flag-on as described above, in step 82, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S82).
Next, as a result of the above-mentioned lottery drawing, that is, a combination lottery information signal including information of winning combination or out of play is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S84), and the process proceeds to step S86. The combination lottery information signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S84 is used for control processing for displaying a notification image corresponding to the combination lottery result in step S802 of the notification image display subroutine (see FIG. 22).

  In step S86, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (step S86). If it is determined in step S86 that the value of GAME is greater than or equal to 0 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S86 that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine (step S88) is executed, and this subroutine is terminated.

<< Explanation of outline of control processing for special effects >>
Here, the outline of the control process for implementing the special effects using the reels shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 will be described, including the explanation about the counter GAME.
In the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine shown in FIG. 8, when a predetermined requirement is satisfied, specifically, in a game that is not in the BB game (NO in step S120), the general combination 3 which is a specific combination is won. (YES in step S122), and when any of the special effects states 1 to 4 is won in the lottery process (YES in step S136), 20 is input to the value of the counter GAME (see step S140), and the special effect control is performed. A state in which the subroutine (see FIG. 12) can be executed is set (YES in step S222 in FIG. 11). Each time the game is digested by executing the special effect control subroutine, the value of GAME is decreased by 1 (see step S270 in FIG. 12), and the game is repeated 21 times until the value of GAME becomes 20 to 0. Then, a special effect control subroutine is executed. A gaming state in which such special effects with GAME of 0 or more can be referred to as a special effect state, and a period of special effect states over a plurality of games can be referred to as a special effect execution period.

  In the special effect control subroutine executed in each game where the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more, an effect pattern lottery process is performed (see step S264 in FIG. 12), and when a predetermined effect pattern is won, Special effects are implemented (see step S268 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13). In the effect pattern lottery process, the lottery process is performed in a state where the probabilities of winning each effect pattern are different according to the type of special effect state (any one of 1 to 4) and the value of GAME (see FIGS. 29 to 32). ).

  In the present embodiment, in the game in the special effect execution period in which the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more, the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine is not performed, and the game in which the GAME value is less than 0, that is, the game not in the special effect execution period. Only, the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine capable of inputting 20 as the GAME value is executed (see steps S86 and S88 in FIG. 7). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 10, a control process for adding a GAME value when a predetermined requirement is satisfied in a game in a special performance implementation period in which the GAME value is 0 or more. It can also be done.

<< Description of AT / Special Effect State Lottery Processing Subroutine >>
Next, the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine executed when the value of GAME is smaller than 0 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of NBB is greater than 0 (step S120). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NBB is greater than 0, that is, the BB game is being played (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S120 that the NBB value is 0 or less, that is, it is not in the BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination 3 is won in the combination lottery (step S122). reference). If it is determined that the general combination 3 is not won (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, in the present embodiment, the general combination 3 is a specific combination, and when the specific combination is won in the combination lottery, a special effect execution period in which a special effect can be performed is set.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the general combination 3 has been won (YES), then the AT lottery table is read from the RAM 110 and AT lottery processing is performed (step S124). This AT lottery process is a lottery process for determining whether or not to perform an assist time (AT) for providing an effect of notifying information useful for displaying a predetermined symbol by a reel stop operation. In this embodiment, the probability of performing AT in the AT lottery process is set to 50%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other arbitrary values can be set.

  Next, as a result of the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is won, that is, whether or not the AT is performed (step S126). In this determination, if it is determined that AT is performed by AT winning (YES), the AT flag is turned on (step S128), and the process proceeds to step S130. The AT flag can be carried over to the next game, and after performing the special effect control subroutine with a predetermined number of games (in the above, the game is 21 times from 20 to 0), the AT flag is turned off. AT is started (see steps S230 and 232 in FIG. 11).

  In step S130, a special effect state lottery table for AT winning is read from the RAM 110 (step S130), and special effect state lottery processing is performed (step S134). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S126 that AT is out and AT is not performed (NO), a special effect state lottery table at the time of AT disconnect is read from RAM 110 (step S132), and special effect state lottery processing is performed. (Step S134).

Here, FIG. 28A shows an example of the special effect state lottery table at the time of winning the AT, and FIG. 28B shows an example of the special effect state lottery table at the time of AT losing.
In the case of an AT winning special effect state lottery table, four special effect states of special effect states 1 to 4 are set, and the winning probability of each special effect state is set to 1/5. In addition, the probability that the special effect is not performed is set to 1/5. That is, at the time of AT winning, some special effect state is to be selected with a probability of 80%. In the special effect states 1 to 4, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 32, the probabilities of selecting the effect patterns 1 to 5 are at least partially different. Detailed description will be given later.

On the other hand, in the case of the special effect state lottery table at the time of AT deviation, only the special effect state 1 is set, the winning probability of the special effect state is set to 1/2, and the probability of the special effect not being executed is set to 1/2. ing. Therefore, the probability that some special effect state is selected is higher during AT.
Note that the AT lottery process performed in step S124 and the special effect state lottery process performed in step S134 can be performed by generating a hard random number with a random number generator and taking it out against the read lottery table. The lottery process can also be performed by generating a random number on the software. In addition, a lottery process can be performed using a random number extracted in the role lottery. Each lottery process to be described later can be similarly performed.

Next, as a result of the special effect state lottery process performed in step S134, it is determined whether or not some special effect state is won (step S136). If it is determined in this determination that a special effect state has been won (YES), any one of values 1 to 4 corresponding to the selected special effect states 1 to 4 is input as the value of the parameter FRZ (step S138). ), 20 is input to the value of the counter GAME (step S140), and this subroutine is terminated. With this control process, the control process indicated by the special effect control subroutine is performed from the next game.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S136 that the special effect state has not been won (NO), -1 is input to the counter value (step S142), and this subroutine is terminated. By this control process, it is determined from the next game that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO) in the determination in step S222 of FIG. 11, and the control process is performed so as not to execute the special effect control subroutine.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an effective performance in consideration of the entire special performance execution period is performed by predetermining the special performance execution period, which is a period over a plurality of games in which the special performance can be performed. Therefore, the player's interest in the special performance can be increased and sustained, and as a result, the player's interest in the game can be expected to be increased and sustained.
In particular, it is possible to determine the optimum special effect state from a plurality of special effect states by adapting to the result of the lottery process, the game state, and other conditions, so that the special effect according to the situation is effectively implemented. be able to.

<< Description of Other Embodiments Related to Control Processing in AT / Special Effect State Lottery Processing Subroutine >>
[Part 1]
In the above-described embodiment, when the general combination 3 is won by the combination lottery, that is, the general combination 3 is used as the specific combination and the control process for inputting a predetermined value to the GAME value is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, any other combination including a general combination 1, a general combination 2, a single combination, a replay combination, and a winning combination can be set as the specific combination.

[Part 2]
As shown in the special performance state lottery table of FIG. 34 without determining the specific role as one role, the winning probability and the special performance non-execution probability in the special performance states 1 to 4 are the results of the role lottery (general role 1 It is also possible to make it different depending on whether or not any of -3, single piece combination and re-game combination is won or missed. In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 34, in the case of a shift in the role lottery, special performance non-execution is always selected. The probability that any special performance state is selected is higher than in the case of winning. However, the probabilities shown in FIG. 34 are merely examples, and other arbitrary probabilities can be set.

[Part 3]
In the above embodiment, when the predetermined requirement is achieved, 20 is input to the value of GAME in step S140 of FIG. 8, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the GAME value can be determined by a lottery process.
As an example, FIG. 35 shows an example of a lottery table used when the GAME value is determined in the lottery process. FIG. 35A shows a lottery table for the number of games in the special effect state 1, and FIG. 35B shows a lottery table for the number of games in the special effect state 2. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the GAME value to be input differs depending on the type of the selected special effect state. Note that the lottery table in FIG. 35 shows not the winning probability but the numbers assigned to the respective values when the total number of random numbers to be generated is 256.

[Part 4]
In addition, the value of GAME can be determined according to the special performance states 1 to 4. For example, when the special effect state 1 is selected, 10 is input as the GAME value, and when the special effect state 2 is selected, 15 is input as the GAME value and the special effect state 3 is selected. In such a case, 20 may be input as the GAME value, and 25 may be input as the GAME value when the special performance state 4 is selected.

<< Description of Other Embodiments of AT / Special Effect State Lottery Processing Subroutine >>
In the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine shown in FIG. 8, the AT flag is carried over during the special effect execution period, and the AT is started after the special effect execution period ends. However, it is not limited to this. In another embodiment of the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9, in the game during the special effect execution period, that is, at the same time as performing the special effect control subroutine, a control process for performing AT is performed. In the following description, only the points different from the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 9, as a result of the AT lottery process performed in step S164, it is determined whether or not the AT is won, that is, whether or not the AT is performed (step S166). When it is determined (YES), the AT flag is set in FIG. 9, but in FIG. 9, an AT start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S168). The AT start signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S168 is used for the control processing in step S700 of the AT setting subroutine (see FIG. 20). As a result, the AT is set in the sub-control circuit (NAT = 15: see step S702 in FIG. 20), and when the general game 2 is won in the game lottery from the next game, the correct reel stop order is notified. AT is performed (see FIG. 22).

In the flowchart of FIG. 9, although 14 (20 in FIG. 8) is input as the GAME value in step S180 (step S180), the game in the special effect state is played 15 times (GAME = 0 to 14). ) Done. This is in accordance with the number of AT games (= 15) executed simultaneously (see step S702 in FIG. 20).
In this embodiment, since the AT, which is a special gaming state, is also performed in the game during the special effect execution period in which the special effect can be performed, it can be expected that the player's interest in the special effect and the game is increased and sustained.

  When the special effect and the AT are performed simultaneously, information on the effect pattern selected in the effect pattern lottery process of the special effect control subroutine (see step S264 in FIG. 12) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 can select an AT mode corresponding to the selected effect pattern, and can perform, for example, AT combining reel movement and images.

<< Explanation of additional lottery processing subroutine >>
In the above-described embodiment, the AT / special effect state lottery processing subroutine is not performed in the game in the special effect execution period in which the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more and the special effect state lottery processing subroutine is executed ( However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in a game of a special performance implementation period in which the value of GAME is 0 or more, when a predetermined requirement is satisfied, an opportunity to re-challenge a lottery process for performing AT is given, and GAME It is also possible to perform control processing for adding the values of. The control process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not the value of GAME is 0 or more (step S200). If it is determined that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S200 that the value of GAME is equal to or greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the general combination 3 is won in the combination lottery (a predetermined requirement is satisfied) ( Step S202).
If it is determined that the general combination 3 is not won (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S202 that the general combination 3 has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the AT flag is on (step S204). If it is determined in this determination that the AT flag is on (YES), the process proceeds from step S206 to step S212 without performing the control process of S210.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the AT flag is not turned on (NO), the AT lottery table is read from the RAM 110 and AT lottery processing is performed (step S206). That is, the lottery process for performing AT can be re-challenged. In this case, the AT lottery table may be the same as the AT lottery table shown in step S124 of FIG. 8 or step S164 of FIG. 9, or a different AT lottery table (for example, the AT winning probability is 50% or more). Higher ones can also be used.

  Next, as a result of the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is won, that is, whether or not the AT is performed (step S208). If it is determined in this determination that the AT is won and the AT is performed (YES), the AT flag is turned on (step S210), and the process proceeds to step S212. If it is determined in step S208 that the AT is off and AT is not performed, the process proceeds to step S212 without performing step S210.

  Here, the reason why the control process shown in steps S206 to S210 is effective is that, for example, the general combination 3 which is a specific combination is won and the AT lottery process is performed. It is conceivable that the special effect state 1 is won in the special effect state lottery process when the special effect state lottery table is read out of AT. In other words, it is a special performance implementation period in which a special performance can be performed, but in a game in which the AT flag is not turned on, when the general combination 3 which is a specific combination is won again, the AT lottery process is performed again, and the AT Is an opportunity to implement.

In step S212, a game number additional lottery table is read from the RAM 110, and a game number lottery process is performed (step S212). As the number-of-games additional lottery table, a lottery table similar to the lottery table shown in FIG. 35 can be used.
Next, the value determined in the game number addition lottery process is added to the GAME value and stored in the RAM 110 as a new GAME value (step S214), and this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a predetermined requirement is further achieved (for example, three general roles are won) in the game of the special effect execution period, the addition of the GAME value, that is, the special effect execution period is extended. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the special performance and, in turn, the player's interest in the game will be enhanced and sustained.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not AT can be performed and the value of GAME to be added are determined by lottery processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a general combination 3 that is a specific combination is won, It is possible to always turn on the AT flag or add a predetermined value to GAME without performing the lottery process.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the above-described combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is then performed. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S82 of FIG. 7 are read (step S220). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of GAME is 0 or more (step S222). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), the process proceeds to step S226 without performing the control process in step S224.
If it is determined in step S222 that the value of GAME is 0 or more, that is, it is determined that the game is in the special effect execution period (YES), the special effect control subroutine of step S224 is performed (step S224), and step The process proceeds to S226. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, a series of control processes for rotating and stopping a normal reel are performed by the control in step S236 and later to be described later, and the special effect using the reel shown in step S224 is a normal reel. This is done before the start of rotation.

<< Explanation of special effect control subroutine >>
Here, the special effect control subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not the value of FRZ (the value input in step S138 in FIG. 8 and step S178 in FIG. 9) is 1 (step S250). If it is determined in this determination that the FRZ value is 1, that is, the special effect state 1 (YES), the special effect state 1 effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 29) is read from the RAM 110 (step S252). ), The effect pattern lottery process (step S264) is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the value of GAME.

  If it is determined in step S250 that the FRZ value is not 1 (NO), it is next determined whether the FRZ value is 2 (step S254). If it is determined that the FRZ value is 2, that is, the special effect state 2 (YES), the special effect state 2 effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 30) is read from the RAM 110 (step S256). ), The effect pattern lottery process (step S264) is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the value of GAME.

  If it is determined in step S254 that the FRZ value is not 2 (NO), it is next determined whether the FRZ value is 3 (step S258). If it is determined that the FRZ value is 3, that is, the special effect state 3 (YES), the special effect state 3 effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 31) is read from the RAM 110 (step S260). ), The effect pattern lottery process (step S264) is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the value of GAME.

  If it is determined in step S258 that the FRZ value is not 3 (NO), it is determined that the FRZ value is 4, that is, the special effect state 4, and the special effect state 4 effect pattern lottery table. (See FIG. 32) is read from the RAM 110 (step S262), and the effect pattern lottery process (step S264) is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the value of GAME.

  Here, examples of special effect states 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery tables are shown in FIGS. In these special effect states 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery table, five effect patterns of effect patterns 1 to 5 and effect non-execution (corresponding to a gap) are set. As described in the remarks column of each lottery table, in effect pattern 1, a special effect is performed in which the left reel is rotated for 0.5 seconds to stop. In production pattern 2, a special production is performed in which the reel is rotated for 0.5 seconds in the order of the left reel and the middle reel. In the production pattern 3, a special production is performed in which rotation is stopped for 0.5 seconds in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. In effect pattern 4, a special effect is performed in which the freeze is performed without rotating all reels for 5 seconds. In effect pattern 5, a special effect is performed in which all reels are reversely rotated and stopped for 5 seconds.

In addition, depending on the case where the value of GAME is 10 to 20, 5 to 9, 1 to 4, and 0, the winning probability of each effect pattern is set differently.
The production patterns 1 and 2 may be won in all special production state production pattern lottery tables, but the production pattern 3 is won only in the special production state 2 production pattern lottery table. Only when the GAME value in the second half is 0 to 4, there is a possibility that it will be won and implemented.
The effect pattern 4 is won only in the special effect state 3 effect pattern lottery table, especially when the value of the last GAME in the special effect execution period is 0. In this case, the win probability is always 100%. To be implemented.
The effect pattern 5 is won only in the special effect state 4 effect pattern lottery table, and is executed only when the value of GAME at the end of the special effect execution period is 0. In this case, the winning probability is always 100%. To be implemented.

FIG. 33 schematically shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect states 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery table as described above.
FIG. 33 (a) shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect state 1 effect pattern when the AT is off.
FIG. 33 (b) shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect state 1 effect pattern at the time of AT winning.
FIG. 33 (c) shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect state 2 effect pattern at the time of AT winning.
FIG. 33 (d) shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect state 3 effect pattern at the time of AT winning.
FIG. 33 (e) shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the special effect state 4 effect pattern at the time of AT winning.

  In the special effect state lottery process (see step S134 in FIG. 8 and step S174 in FIG. 9), as shown in the special effect state lottery table in FIG. 28, the special effect state 1 is in the case of AT winning in the AT lottery process. However, the special effects states 2 to 4 are selected only when the AT is selected in the AT lottery process. Therefore, for the effect pattern 3 selected only in the special effect state 2, the effect pattern 4 selected only in the special effect state 3, and the effect pattern 5 selected only in the special effect state 4, the AT winning is performed in the AT lottery process. The AT flag is turned on and the special effect is executed only when the game is shifted to the AT after the special effect execution period is over.

  As described above, since there is a special effect that is selected only when the game of the special effect execution period is over and then the AT is a special game state in which the player is highly interested, It can be expected to increase the reliability of the player's special performance.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not any effect pattern is selected and the special effect is executed as a result of the effect pattern lottery process performed in step S264 (step S266). If it is determined in this determination that any production pattern has not been selected (NO), that is, production non-execution (blanking) has been selected, the process proceeds to step S270 without performing the control process of step S268.
If it is determined in step S266 that if any effect pattern is selected and a special effect is to be performed (YES) in step S266, a special effect execution subroutine is performed (step S268). The process proceeds to step S270.

<< Explanation of special effect execution subroutine >>
The special effect execution subroutine performed by the special effect execution means 490 will be described in detail using the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 13, it is first determined whether or not the production pattern 1 has been selected (step S280). If it is determined in this determination that effect pattern 1 has been selected (YES), a special effect is performed in which the left reel is rotated for 0.5 seconds to stop (step S282), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S280 that the production pattern 1 has not been selected (NO), it is next determined whether or not the production pattern 2 has been selected (step S284). In this determination, if it is determined that the production pattern 2 is selected (YES), a special production is performed in which rotation is stopped for 0.5 seconds in order of the left reel and the middle reel (step S286). Exit the subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S284 that the production pattern 2 has not been selected (NO), it is next determined whether or not the production pattern 3 has been selected (step S288). If it is determined in this determination that the production pattern 3 has been selected (YES), a special production is performed in which rotation is stopped for 0.5 seconds in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel (step S290). ), This subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S288 that the effect pattern 3 has not been selected (NO), it is next determined whether or not the effect pattern 4 has been selected (step S292). If it is determined in this determination that the production pattern 4 has been selected (YES), a special production is performed in which freezing is performed without rotating all reels for 5 seconds (step S294), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S292 that the effect pattern 4 has not been selected (NO), it is determined that the effect pattern 5 has been selected, and a special effect in which all reels are reversely rotated and stopped for 5 seconds. This is executed (step S296), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 12 again, following the special effect execution subroutine of step S268, a control process for reducing the value of the counter GAME by 1 is performed (step S270), and this subroutine is terminated. By the control process of step S270, the value of GAME decreases by 1 each time the special effect control subroutine is executed, and when the value of GAME becomes smaller than 0, the execution of the special effect control subroutine is terminated (step of FIG. 11). (See NO in S222).

  As described above, in the special effect control subroutine, the effect pattern lottery process is performed in each game in the special effect execution period in which the value of GAME is 0 or more, and the execution of the special effect is performed according to the result of the effect pattern lottery process. Since the possibility is determined and the contents of the special effect pattern to be implemented can be changed, it can be expected that even if the player continues the game, high interest in the special effect is maintained.

Returning again to the flowchart of FIG. 11, after performing the special effect control subroutine in step S224, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is on (see step S226). If it is determined that the AT flag is not on (NO), the process proceeds to step S234 without performing the control processing of steps S228 to S232.
If it is determined in step S226 that the AT flag is on (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of GAME is 0 or more (step S228). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is 0 or more (YES), that is, the game is in the special effect execution period, the process proceeds to step S234 without performing the control processing of steps S230 to S232.

  If it is determined in step S228 that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), an AT start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S230), the AT flag is turned off (step S232), Proceed to step S234. Here, the AT start signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S230 is used for the control processing in step S700 of the AT setting subroutine (see FIG. 20). As a result, the AT is set in the sub-control circuit 200 (see step S702 in FIG. 20), and when the general game 2 is won in the game lottery from the next game, the AT for informing the correct reel stop order is performed. (See FIG. 22).

In the case of performing the control process of transmitting the AT start signal to the sub-control circuit 200, the AT flag is turned on in the AT lottery process and the AT flag is turned on, and any special effect state is selected in the special effect state lottery process. When the value of GAME is 20 and the value of GAME is decreased by 1 and becomes smaller than 0, that is, the special effect execution period ends and the next game is in a special gaming state. The case where it shifts to the game of AT is considered.
In other cases, the AT flag is turned on in the AT lottery process and the AT flag is turned on, but the special effect state is not selected in the special effect state lottery process and -1 is input to the GAME value ( (See step S142 in FIG. 8). In this case, the AT is started from the next game without performing the special effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the game in the special effect execution period ends, there is a case where the player moves to the AT where the player is highly interested as a special game state. At the same time, they have a sense of expectation and their interest in games increases. In addition, after the game in the special effect execution period is over, not only the case of shifting to the AT but also the case of not shifting to the AT, it is possible to change the progress of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is started as a special gaming state after the special effect is performed in the special effect execution period. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. After the execution period, as a special gaming state, a winning game may be started or an RT operation state may be started.

  Subsequent to step S232, control processing is performed in which reel rotation is started in accordance with the player's start switch operation, and reel stop operation is performed in response to the player's reel stop operation. More specifically, after performing predetermined control processing based on the player's start switch operation, the reel starts to rotate, and after the reel reaches steady rotation, a signal based on the player's reel stop switch operation Is received, stop control of the rotated reel is performed according to the result of the winning lottery. At this time, if the next start switch is operated before the predetermined minimum gaming time has elapsed from the timing at which the predetermined control processing is completed, as shown in step S234 below, the predetermined minimum gaming time is reached. After the elapse of time, reel control means for starting the rotation of the reel is performed.

  Note that “end of the predetermined control process based on the player's start switch operation”, which is the start timing of the elapse of the shortest game time, is, for example, completion of reception of the start switch ON signal shown in step S40 of FIG. be able to. In this case, when the next start switch is operated after the shortest game time has elapsed since the completion of the start switch ON signal reception (that is, when the next start switch ON signal is received), the reels are quickly rotated. A start signal is transmitted to the reel control means 440 to start reel rotation. On the other hand, if the next start switch is operated before the shortest game time has elapsed since the start switch ON signal has been received (that is, the next start switch ON signal has been received), after the shortest game time has elapsed, A reel rotation start signal is promptly transmitted to the reel control means 440 to start reel rotation.

Further, “end of the predetermined control process based on the player's operation of the start switch” can be the completion of the transmission of the reel rotation start signal which is a part of the control process shown in step S236 of FIG. In this case, when the next start switch is operated before the shortest game time has elapsed since the completion of the reel rotation start signal transmission (that is, when the next start switch ON signal is received), the shortest game time is reached. After the elapse of time, a reel rotation start signal is immediately transmitted to the reel control means 440 to start reel rotation.
For example, when the shortest game time is about 4.1 seconds, the reel rotation is performed even if the timing of “the end of a predetermined control process based on the player's start switch operation” is completed. Even when the transmission of the start signal is completed, the timing difference is very small compared to the shortest game time.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest game time has elapsed (step S234). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest game time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S234 is repeatedly executed. That is, as described above, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest game time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

If it is determined in step S234 that the shortest game time has elapsed (YES), the start switch ON signal has already been received (see step S40 in FIG. 6), and the reel rotation start signal is driven by the motor. Transmission to the circuit 114 starts rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and rotates the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R (step S236).
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started to rotate is rotating at a constant speed (step S238). In this determination, if it is determined that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S238 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

If it is determined in step S238 that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether a reel stop signal has been received (step S240). Here, the reel stop signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.
If it is determined in step S240 that a reel stop signal has been received (YES), the reel control means 440 performs reel symbol combination control (stop control) corresponding to the stop switch that has transmitted the reel stop signal. (Step S242).

  Here, the control processing in steps S240 and S242 will be described in more detail. When the stop switch 52L for the left reel is pushed, the reel control means 440 determines the motor 80L that rotates the left reel 40L. Stop control in step S242 is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the middle reel is pushed, the motor 80C for rotating the middle reel 40C is controlled to stop at step S242, and the stop switch 52R for the right reel is pushed. In this case, the stop control in step S242 is performed for the motor 80R that rotates the right reel 40R.

  In the symbol combination control (stop control) in step S242, based on the symbol number and control symbol data read out in step S220, the frame when the reel stop signal is received is set as the first frame, and the reel is slid up to the fifth frame. Within that range, symbol combination control (pull-in control) for stopping a predetermined symbol on the effective line, or symbol combination control (kicking control) that does not stop the symbol is performed.

  As already explained, when any combination of the general roles 3A to 3E (but always including the general role 3A) is won in the winning lottery, the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the winning combination. At this time, the drawing-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the winning combination, on the middle reel, the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position of the three vertical positions, that is, “disadvantaged symbol”. Pull-in control is performed so that is displayed.

When the symbol bell is displayed at the center position of the three vertical positions, the general horizontal line L1, the diagonally lowering effective line L3A, and the diagonally rising right effective line L3B are generally displayed on the three active lines. Since the symbol corresponding to the combination 3A is displayed, it is possible to receive the payout of 3 pieces × 3 lines = 9 game media. On the other hand, when the “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed with the symbol bell stopped at the upper position of the three vertical positions, the symbol corresponding to the general role 3A is displayed only on the upper horizontal effective line L2A. Therefore, only payout of three game media will be received.
If the correct reel stop order according to the combination of combinations can be notified by the AT, which will be described later, the player can surely receive the payout of nine game media.

  Even if the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the winning combination, for example, the winning symbol combination is such that the symbol bells are aligned on the left, middle and right reels. In addition, in a combination of symbols that makes it easy for a player to determine whether a winning is possible or not, the player's expectation for winning can be continued until the timing of the second reel stop by controlling the reels as described below. it can.

When the left reel is stopped for the first time when the middle, right, left or middle, left, right are in the correct reel stop order, for example, the symbol bell is positioned at three vertical positions on the left reel as the first stop reel. It is conceivable to perform pull-in control so as to stop at the upper position. When the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell stops at the center position among the three vertical positions, it can only be considered that the symbol bell is displayed on the central horizontal effective line L1. When the pull-in control is performed to stop at the upper position among the three vertical positions, the symbol bell may be displayed on the upper horizontal effective line L2A depending on the stop position of the second stop reel. Since there is a possibility that it is displayed on the slanting right-down active line L3A, the player's expectation for winning can be kept high until the timing of the second reel stop.
Also, when the right reel is stopped for the first time when the middle / right / left or middle / left / right are in the correct reel stop order, the symbol bell is positioned at three vertical positions on the right reel as the first stop reel. By performing the pull-in control so as to stop at the upper position, the symbol bell may be displayed on the upper horizontal effective line L2A depending on the stop position of the second stop reel as described above. Since it may be displayed on the rising active line L3B, the player's expectation for winning can be kept high until the second reel stop timing.

  In addition, as is apparent from the symbol layout diagram of the reel shown in FIG. 27, the symbol replays are arranged within 5 frames for all three reels. The symbol replay is always displayed and the replay is performed in the next game. In addition, in the game in the inside where the BB flag is set, when a re-game player is won in the role lottery, that is, when the BB flag and the re-game player flag are turned on at the same time, the symbol corresponding to the re-game player Pull-in control is performed so that replays are displayed preferentially. Note that there are only one or two symbol reds 7 corresponding to the BB combination in each reel, and in order to win the BB combination, it is necessary for the player to make a so-called appearance and display the symbol 7.

As described above, when the BB combination is won in the combination lottery and the internal gaming state in which the BB flag is set is entered, the RT3 operation state is entered (see step S72 in FIG. 7), and the BB combination wins as will be described later. In such a case, the RT3 operating state is released (see step S544 in FIG. 17), and the BB game is started from the next game.
In particular, in the RT3 operating state, if the probability of winning a normal re-gamer in the role lottery is increased (for example, probability 1/2), the possibility that the re-gamer will win more than the BB player wins. Therefore, at the time of RT2 operation, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the RT2 operation state will continue for a predetermined period of time, rather than immediately releasing the RT2 operation state and shifting to the BB game.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 11 again, if it is determined in step S240 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the control proceeds to step S244 without performing control related to the stop. In step S244, it is determined whether all reels have stopped.
If it is determined by this determination that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S240 and the control processing from step S240 to step S244 is repeated. As described above, every time the reel stop signal is received, the process of performing symbol combination control (stop control) of the corresponding reels is repeated until all reels stop.

  If it is determined in step S244 that all reels are stopped (YES), an all-reel stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S246), and this subroutine is terminated. Here, the all-reel stop signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S246 is used for the control process in step S812 of the notification effect display subroutine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special effect using the reel has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to perform a special effect that freezes the function for a certain period with respect to the operation of the bet switch or the insertion of a game medium. Specifically, even if YES is determined in the determination process of step S12 or step S16 in the main flow of FIG. 5, it can be realized by not performing the control process after step S18 until a predetermined time has elapsed.

<Explanation of Winning Determination and Flag Off Processing Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is completed, a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine (step 28) is performed. The winning determination and flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the game state is a BB game (step S300). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game in-process subroutine (step S302) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later.
If it is determined in step S300 that the game state is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S304). If it is determined in this determination that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S306) is performed, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later. If it is determined in step S304 that there is no winning combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S302 and S306 will be given.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, FIG. 15 shows a detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine (see step S302) executed when it is determined in step S300 that the BB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 14). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S400), and then, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any combination has won. (Step S402). If it is determined in this determination that there is no winning (NO), if the general combination flag is on, the flag is turned off (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S410.

If it is determined in step S402 that there is a winning (YES), the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S406). Then, the general combination flag is turned off (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S410. This data is used as a BB game end condition, and when the payout number reaches the end number, the BB game is ended.
Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S410). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S410 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), 0 is input to the value of NBB to release the BB game state (step S412). Next, 0 is input to the value of NRT (step S414), and this subroutine is terminated. That is, when the BB game ends, a normal (non-RT, non-BB) game is started. Since the control process of inputting 0 to the value of NRT is performed at the start of the BB game (see step S544 in FIG. 17), the normal (non-RT) is started from the next game without performing the control process of step S414. , Non-BB) game is started.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 14), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S306) executed when it is determined that there is a winning combination in step S304 is a flowchart shown in FIG. Will be described.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S500), and it is determined whether or not any combination has won as a result of the winning symbol determination (step S500). S502). If it is determined in this determination that a prize has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination has won (step S504). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination has won (YES), a winning combination winning subroutine is performed (step S506), and this subroutine is terminated. The winning combination winning subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the BB combination has not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has won (step S508). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has won (YES), then a re-gamer win-time subroutine is performed (step S510), and this subroutine is terminated. Note that the subroutine for winning a re-game role will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S508 that the re-playing combination has not won (NO), it is determined that the general combination has won, a disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine is performed (step S512), and the process proceeds to step S514. move on. The disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
In step S514, the general combination flag is turned off. If the BB flag is turned on, carry-over processing is performed (step S514), and this subroutine is terminated.

Returning to the determination in step S502, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB flag is on (step S516). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB flag is on (YES), carry-over processing of the BB flag is performed, and if any other flag (re-gamer, general role) is on, The flag is turned off (step S518), and this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S516 that the BB flag is not on (NO), the flag on flag (re-playing combination, general combination) is turned off (step S520), and this subroutine is executed. finish.

<Explanation of the winning prize winning subroutine>
Next, the winning prize winning subroutine shown in step S506 of the flowchart of FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 17, first, 1 is input to the value of NBB (S540), the BB flag is turned off (step S542), and the process proceeds to step S544. By the control process in step S540, the BB game is started from the next game.
In step S544, 0 is input to the value of NRT (step S544). By this control process, if it is in the RT operating state, it is canceled and the BB game is started from the next game.

Subsequent to step S544, -1 is input as the value of the counter GAME (step S546). With this control process, if the value of the counter GAME is during the special effect execution period of 0 or more, the special effect execution period is ended by inputting -1 to the value of GAME.
Next, the AT flag is turned off (step S548), an AT release signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S550), and this subroutine is finished. As a result of the control processing in step S548, when the AT flag is on, the AT flag is turned off, so that the AT is not performed after the special effect execution period has elapsed. In addition, when the sub control circuit 200 is performing AT (notification effect) by the control process in step S550, the control process for canceling the AT is performed (see FIG. 21).

In the above-described embodiment, when the BB combination wins during the special effect execution period, the special effect execution period and the AT flag are canceled, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the BB combination wins, the GAME value and the AT flag are continuously stored in the RAM 110, and after the BB game is finished, the game of the special effect execution period is resumed, and the special effect execution period is After the elapse of time, it is conceivable to perform AT based on the AT flag.
In addition, it is also conceivable that after the transition to the BB game, the game in the special effect execution period is continued and the AT is performed based on the AT flag after the special effect execution period has elapsed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, following the special performance execution period in which the special performance can be performed, the winning game of high interest of the player is performed, and after the winning game is finished, the special performance execution period is resumed. Or the special performance execution period can be continued during the winning game, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the special performance and the game is increased and sustained.

<Explanation of subroutine for winning re-playing role>
Next, the re-game role winning subroutine shown in step S510 of the flowchart of FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is 1, that is, whether or not the RT1 is operating (step S600). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 1 (NO), that is, it is not in the RT1 operating state, the control process of steps S602 and S604 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S606.
If it is determined in step S600 that the value of NRT is 1 (YES), that is, it is determined that the RT1 is in an operating state, it is next determined whether or not the promoted re-game is won in the role lottery (step S600). S602).

If it is determined in this determination that the promoted re-gamer has been won (YES), then 2 is input to the value of NRT (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S606. That is, in a game in the RT1 operation state, when a promotion re-game player is won in the role lottery, the next game shifts to the RT2 operation state. If it is determined in step S602 that the promotion re-gamer is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S606.
In step S606, 1 is input to the value of NRP (step S606). Next, the re-game flag is turned off. If the BB flag is on, carry-over processing is performed (step S608), and this subroutine is executed. finish. By the control process in step S606, in the next game, a re-game is performed in which a game is played without inserting a game medium (see step S22 in FIG. 5).

<Description of disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine>
Next, the disadvantageous symbol determination subroutine shown in step S512 of the flowchart of FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 19, first, when any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E (however, the general combination 3A is always included) is won in the combination lottery, the reel stop operation is not performed in a predetermined reel stop order. It is determined whether or not the displayed “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed (step S620). If it is determined in this determination that the “disadvantaged symbol” is not displayed (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S620 that “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of NRT is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is in the RT operating state. (Step S622). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is 0 or less (NO), that is, it is in the normal gaming state, 1 is input to the value of NRT (step S626), and this subroutine is terminated. That is, when a “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed in a normal game, the game is shifted from the next game to the game in the RT1 operation state.

If it is determined in step S622 that the value of NRT is greater than 0 (YES), that is, it is in the RT operating state, next, whether or not the value of NRT is 2, that is, in the RT2 operating state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S624). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 2 (NO), that is, it is not in the RT2 operating state, this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S624 that the NRT value is 2 (YES), that is, it is determined that the RT2 is operating, 1 is input to the NRT value (step S626), and this subroutine is terminated. That is, when the “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed in the RT2 operating state, the game is shifted from the next game to the game in the RT1 operating state.

As described above, in the RT2 operating state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, and the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the RT1 operating state. Therefore, in a game in the RT2 operation state, when any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E is won in the combination lottery, if the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the selected combination, the RT2 operation state is continued. If the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the winning combination, the “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed, and the RT1 operation state shifts from the RT2 operation state to the player disadvantageous state. .
Therefore, since the player can continue the RT2 operation state or shift to the RT1 operation state according to the stop order of the reels, it gives the player a game fun to control the progress of the game. be able to. In particular, when the correct reel stop order is notified by the AT, even if the player has relatively little gaming experience, the reels are stopped so that the “disadvantaged symbol” is not displayed, and the RT2 is activated. The state can be reliably continued.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the subroutine shown in steps S302 and S306 ends, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine shown in FIG. 14 ends. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine in step S28 is terminated, the payout process in step S30 is terminated, and the main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

(Description of control processing performed by sub-control circuit 200)
<Description of AT setting subroutine>
Next, the AT setting subroutine performed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100 with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
20, first, it is determined whether or not an AT start signal (see step S168 in FIG. 9 and step S230 in FIG. 11) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S700). If it is determined in this determination that the AT start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S700 that the AT start signal has been received (YES), 15 is input as the value of the counter NAT (step S702), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Here, NAT is a counter used when performing AT. When the special effect execution period in which the AT flag is turned on in the main control circuit 100 ends, the AT start signal is sub-controlled from the main control circuit 100. Based on this, the sub-control circuit 200 inputs 15 to the NAT value to set the AT start. With this control process, a control process for performing AT for displaying an effect image for informing the correct reel stop order for winning the general combination 2 from the next game is performed. Each time a game capable of performing AT is performed, the value of NAT is decreased by 1 (see step 808 in FIG. 22), and the AT is terminated when the value of NAT becomes 0 or less (step in FIG. 22). (See S804). That is, in the present embodiment, 15 games that can execute AT are performed.

<Description of AT cancellation subroutine>
Next, based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, the AT cancellation subroutine performed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not an AT release signal (see step S550 in FIG. 17) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S720). If it is determined in this determination that the AT release signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S720 that the AT release signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter NAT is greater than 0 (step S722).
If it is determined in this determination that the value of NAT is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S722 that the value of NAT is greater than 0 (YES), then 0 is input as the value of the counter NAT (step S724), and this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, in this subroutine, when the value of NAT is larger than 0 and the BB combination wins in a game in which AT is performed, an AT release signal is transmitted from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit 200. (See step S550 in FIG. 17) Based on this, the sub-control circuit 200 inputs 0 to the value of NAT to cancel AT. With this control process, the AT is finished.

<Description of Notification Image Display Subroutine>
Next, based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, the notification image display subroutine performed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this subroutine, in the control processing by the notification effect control means 540, in the game in which AT is set (a game of NAT> 0), when the general combination 2 is won in the combination lottery, the correct reel stop order of the reel stop switch The control process which displays the production image which alert | reports is performed. By this control process, the player can reliably win the general combination 2.

First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S800). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S800 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until the game is started. If it is determined in step S800 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a role lottery information signal (see step S84 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S802).
If it is determined in this determination that the combination lottery information signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S802 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning lottery information signal is received. If it is determined in step S802 that the combination lottery information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter NAT is greater than 0, that is, whether or not AT is being performed (step S804). . If it is determined in this determination that the value of NAT is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S804 that the value of NAT is greater than 0, that is, AT is being performed (YES), then a lottery lottery is performed based on the winning lottery information signal received from the main control circuit 100. It is then determined whether or not the general combination 3 (specifically, any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is won (step S806). If it is determined that the general combination 3 is not won (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S806 that the general combination 3 has been won (YES), a control process for reducing the value of the counter NAT by 1 is performed (step S808). Next, a reel stop order notification image for notifying the correct reel stop order is displayed on the display device 70 (step S810), and the process proceeds to step S812. In step S812, it is determined whether an all-reel stop signal (see step S246 in FIG. 11) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (S812).

  If it is determined in this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the process returns to step S810, and the control processing from steps S810 to S812 is repeated. That is, the display of the reel stop order notification image is continued until all reels stop. If it is determined in step S812 that all reel stop signals have been received (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, when any combination of the general roles 3A to 3E (but always including the general role 3A) is won in the winning lottery, the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the winning combination. Then, in the middle reel, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the selected combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel.

In the middle reel, when the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions, the three effective lines of the center horizontal effective line L1, the diagonally right-down effective line L3A, and the diagonally right-up effective line L3B. Since the symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed on the top, it is possible to receive payout of 3 game media × 3 lines = 9 game media. On the other hand, when the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions, the symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed only on the upper horizontal effective line L2A. You will only receive media payouts.
Therefore, if the correct reel stop order according to the combination of combinations can be notified in step S810, the player can surely receive the payout of nine game media. It can be expected that interest in will increase.

Note that the notification effect image displayed by the notification effect control means 540 is not limited to this. For example, in a game at the time of RT2 operation, a winning combination is displayed by winning a single combination in a combination lottery. In this case, when transitioning from the RT2 operating state to the RT1 operating state, it is also conceivable to perform an effect of notifying the winning of a single winning combination when winning a single winning combination in the winning combination lottery. With this notification effect, the player can continue or end RT2 by a reel stop operation. That is, the player can select a desired game progress by his / her own intention.
In addition, for example, when the symbol to be displayed on a predetermined reel is any one of the three symbols (so-called three-choice case), an effect of notifying the corresponding symbol can be considered. It is conceivable to implement other arbitrary notification effects.

(Explanation regarding the second embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention)
Next, a second embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention capable of performing special effects will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The second embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention includes all the contents of the above-described embodiments, and further a game during a special performance period in which a special performance can be performed (also referred to as a “game in a special performance state”). When the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special effect state is changed to “internal special special effect state” corresponding to the game state inside.

  The control process for realizing this will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of the BB combination winning process subroutine of FIG. This BB winning combination processing subroutine is a control process that is performed when the lottery result is determined in the winning lottery processing subroutine of FIG.

<Description of BB role winning process subroutine (part 1)>
First, the BB winning combination processing subroutine (part 1) shown in FIG. 36 (a) will be described. In FIG. 36A, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (step S1000). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 0, that is, it is not in the special effect state (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S1000 that the value of GAME is 0 or more, that is, it is in the special effect state (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the combination lottery (step S1002). ). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the BB combination is won (YES), the special effect state is changed to the internal special effect state (step S1004), and 4 is input to the counter GAME value. Then (step S1006), this subroutine is finished.
Here, as the “control processing for changing the special effect state to the internal special effect state”, for example, the special effect state effect pattern lottery table used in the effect pattern lottery process performed in step S264 of FIG. It is conceivable to perform control processing for changing from the special effect states 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 37 to the inside special effect state effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG.
When the special effect state 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery table (see FIGS. 29 to 32) not corresponding to the inside is compared with the internal special effect state effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 37), the case of not corresponding to the inside While there are a total of 21 games in which the special effect state duration (that is, the special effect execution period) is 0 to 20, the duration of the special effect state in the interior (that is, the special effect execution period) is , GAME is a total of 5 games with a value of 0-4, and the inside is quite short.

  In this way, the duration of the special production state in the interior is shorter than the duration of the special production state that does not correspond to the inside, so the period setting adapted to the inside period that ends when the winning combination wins Can be realized. With such a setting, it is possible to realize an effect suitable for the game state, so that it is expected that the player's interest in the effect will be increased, and that the interest in the game will be increased.

  In the inside special effect state effect pattern lottery table, in a game with a GAME value of 1 to 4, the win probability (probability: 1 / 1.7) of the effect pattern 1 does not correspond to the inside of the special effect state effect pattern lottery. It is set very high compared with the winning probability (probability: 1/5) of the production pattern 1 in the table.

  Therefore, in the game in the special effect state inside, the possibility that the special effect will be implemented increases. Therefore, by increasing the execution frequency of the special effects, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the winning combination and starting the winning game, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased.

Also, in the internal special effect state effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 37, the winning probability of the effect pattern 5 is 100% in the game whose GAME value is 0, which is the last game in the special effect state. Pattern 5 is implemented.
FIG. 38 schematically shows an example of the game progress when the effect pattern lottery is performed using the internal special effect state effect pattern lottery table as described above.

As described above, the “control process for changing the special effect state to the internal special effect state” is not limited to using the internal / middle special effect state effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 37 in the effect pattern lottery process. For example, when a winning combination is won in the role lottery and the inside becomes inside, the numbers set in the special effect state 1 to 4 effect pattern lottery table can be rewritten.
As an example, FIG. 39 shows an example of the lottery table after rewriting when the number of the special effect state 1 effect pattern lottery table is rewritten.

As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 39 and FIG. 29, the rewritten lottery table of FIG. 39 has a higher probability that the production patterns 1 and 2 are selected over the entire area of GAME. .
Therefore, in the same way as described above, in the game in the special effect state in the inside, the possibility of the special effect is increased, and the frequency of the special effect is increased, so that the winning of winning game and the start of the winning game are increased. It can be expected that the player's sense of expectation can be increased, and as a result, the player's interest in the game can be increased.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a special performance state in which a special performance can be performed is set and the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special effect state corresponds to the game state in the inside. Since it can be changed to a state, it is possible to effectively produce an effect that allows the player to show a high level of interest and respond appropriately to changes in the gaming state. It can be expected to increase the interest of those who play games.

As described above, in the game in the RT3 operation state corresponding to the inside, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery is not so high (see FIG. 24c, probability: 1 / 7.3), so a relatively short period Therefore, there is a high possibility that the BB combination with the flag on will win. That is, there is a high possibility that the BB combination wins and the BB game is shifted to the BB game as it is while the internal medium special effect state in which the maximum 5 games are continued.
At this time, if the BB combination is started with the AT flag turned on, it is possible to carry over the AT flag and start the AT after the BB game ends.
Furthermore, it is possible to perform a control process for ending the internal special effect state when the BB combination wins, without determining the number of games in the internal special effect state.

As described above, in the RT3 operation state corresponding to the inside, it is possible to set the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery higher than that in the normal game (for example, probability: 1/2). In this case, when a re-playing role is won by a winning lottery, reel stop control is performed to preferentially display a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-playing role over the symbol corresponding to the winning role (red 7).
Therefore, in this case, in the game in the inside, rather than the possibility that the winning combination immediately wins and the game state in the inside ends, the game period in which the game state is in the inside (for example, GAME 0-4 5) (Game) Since there is a high possibility that the game will continue, the player can fully enjoy the special performance in the internal special production state.

<Description of BB role winning processing subroutine (part 2)>
Next, the BB combination winning process subroutine (part 2) shown in FIG. 36B will be described. In the slot machine of the present embodiment, when winning a prize, BB1 role performing a BB1 game using a BB1 operating lottery table, and when winning, BB2 role performing a BB2 game using a BB2 operating lottery table. And are set.

Here, FIG. 40 shows an example of the BB1 operating lottery table, and FIG. 41 shows an example of the BB2 operating lottery table.
In the BB1 operation lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 3 (specifically, the probability of winning any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is set very high (probability: 1 / 1.5). In the BB2 operation lottery table, the winning probability of the general combination 3 (specifically, the probability of winning any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is lower than the BB1 operation lottery table (probability: 1/4). .5) It is set. In the normal game, the winning probability of the general combination 3 (specifically, the probability of winning any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is 1/5 (see FIG. 25).
In other words, in the BB1 game, the game progresses in a manner advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game, and in the BB2 game, the game does not proceed in a manner advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game. Yes.

Explaining the flowchart of FIG. 36B, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (step S1100). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 0, that is, it is not in the special effect state (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S1100 that the value of GAME is 0 or more, that is, it is in the special effect state (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the combination lottery (step S1102). ). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S1102 that the BB role has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB1 role has been won (step S1104). If it is determined in this determination that the BB1 combination is not won (NO), that is, that the BB2 combination is won, this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S1104 that the BB1 combination has been won (YES), then a control process is performed to change the special effect state to the internal special effect state (step S1106), and the value of the counter GAME is set. 4 is input (step S1108), and this subroutine is terminated.
Note that the control process for changing the special effect state to the internal / medium special effect state is the same as the control process shown in step S1004 of FIG. 36 (a), and further description is omitted.

As described above, in this embodiment, when winning the BB1 role corresponding to the BB1 game having a high winning probability of the general role 2, the special effect state is changed to the internal special effect state, and the win probability of the general role 2 is increased. When the BB2 combination corresponding to the BB2 game set lower than the BB1 game is won, the special performance state being executed is continued.
Therefore, since the special effect state is changed to the internal / middle special effect state only when the game state is advantageous to the player, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the progress of the game, and to the player's special effect state. It can be expected that the degree of reliability will be increased and the player's interest in games will be increased.
<Other description about 2nd Embodiment>
As described above, when the game in the special effect state corresponding to the inside is continued, when the BB combination wins, the special effect state is ended or interrupted and the BB game is executed. During the BB game started by winning a prize, it is also possible to continue the special performance state.

  Therefore, when the special effect state game continues, when the BB role wins, the special effect state may be ended, and the special effect state may be continued even during the BB game, so the progress of the game It can be expected to change and increase the player's interest in special effects.

(Explanation regarding the third embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention)
Next, a third embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention capable of performing special effects will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The third embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention includes all the above-described embodiments, and further selects and executes special effects with different execution times before and after the shortest game time has elapsed. It is like that.

  The control processing for realizing this will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of the special effect execution time selection subroutine of FIG. This special effect execution time selection subroutine indicates a control process from when the start switch ON signal based on the player's start switch operation is received until the special effect control subroutine is executed. That is, in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine of FIG. 11, this corresponds to the control process between step 220 and step S224. The control processing after that is the same as the control processing after step S226 in FIG.

<Explanation of special performance execution time selection subroutine>
In FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not a start switch ON signal has been received (step S2000). If it is determined in this determination that the start switch ON signal is not received (NO), the determination process in step S2000 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.
If it is determined in step S200 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (step S2002). If it is determined in this determination that the value of the counter GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), that is, it is not a game in the special effect state, this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S2002 that the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (YES), that is, it is determined that the game is in the special effect state, it is next determined whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step). S2004). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest game time has not elapsed (NO), the first effect pattern group is selected (step S2006), and the special effect control subroutine is executed (step S2010). Exit.
If it is determined in step S2004 that the shortest game time has elapsed (YES), the second effect pattern group is selected (step S2008), and a special effect control subroutine is executed (step S2010). This subroutine ends.
Note that the special effect control subroutine in step S2010 performs the same control process as the control process shown in FIG.

Here, FIG. 43 shows an example of the first effect pattern group and the second effect pattern group. The contents of the effect pattern shown in FIG. 43 are basically the same as the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 29 to 32 described above, and only the execution time is different.
Specifically, in the production patterns 1 to 3, in the first production pattern group, the reel is rotated for 1 second and stopped, but in the second production pattern group, the reel is rotated for 0.2 seconds and stopped. In addition, in the production patterns 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 29 to 32, the reel is rotated for 0.5 seconds to be stopped.
In the production pattern 4, the reel is frozen for 10 seconds in the first production pattern group, but the reel is frozen for 2 seconds in the second production pattern group. In the effect 4 patterns shown in FIGS. 29 to 32, the reel is frozen for 5 seconds.
In the production pattern 5, in the first production pattern group, all the reels are reversely rotated for 10 seconds, but in the second production pattern group, all the reels are reversely rotated for 2 seconds. In the effect 5 patterns shown in FIGS. 29 to 32, all reels are reversely rotated for 5 seconds.

As described above, the effect execution time of the first effect pattern group selected when the start switch ON signal is received before the shortest game time has elapsed is that the start switch ON after the shortest game time has elapsed. It is set longer than the effect execution time of the second effect pattern group selected when the signal is received.
If a start switch ON signal is received after the shortest game time has elapsed, it is effective from the viewpoint of preventing delays in the progress of the game, but there is a game in which no special effect is performed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player's interest in the special performance is not so high.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the special effect is performed by operating the start switch before the shortest game time elapses, the first effect pattern group having a long execution time is selected and executed, and the shortest game time is selected. When the special effect is performed by operating the start switch after the elapse of time, since the second effect pattern group having a short execution time is selected and executed, the execution time of the first effect pattern group and the second effect pattern group is set as follows. By appropriately setting, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of allowing the player to enjoy the performance at the start of the game and suppressing a delay in the progress of the game.

Note that the effect pattern shown in FIG. 43 is merely an example, and any other effect pattern can be set as the first effect pattern group and the second effect pattern group. Moreover, as the implementation time of the 2nd production pattern, the time which a player can enjoy production and should suppress the delay of progress of a game should be defined, for example, about 1-3 seconds may be illustrated. Yes, but not limited to this. The execution time of the first effect pattern can be a time obtained by adding a part of the shortest game time to the execution time of the second effect pattern. For example, about 2 to 5 seconds can be exemplified. It is not limited to.

<Description of Other Embodiments of Third Embodiment of Slot Machine According to the Present Invention>
Even when the special effect is started before the shortest game time elapses, if the effect pattern of the first effect pattern group is executed, the shortest game time may elapse during the effect. In this case, an embodiment in which the second special effect state with a short execution time is selected is also conceivable.
With such a control process, it is possible to let the player enjoy the performance and to expect the delay in the progress of the game to be minimized.

  Similarly, even if the special effect is started before the shortest game time has elapsed, when the effect pattern of the first effect pattern group is executed, the case where the shortest game time elapses during the effect is already executed. Based on the average game time of the played games, it can be determined whether the first effect pattern group or the second effect pattern group is selected. That is, when the average game time is long, the second effect pattern group having a short execution time is selected, and when the average game time is short, the first effect pattern group having a long execution time is selected.

Here, as the number of games already executed for calculating the average game time, for example, the latest 10 to 30 games can be exemplified, but not limited thereto. Further, as a criterion for selecting the first effect pattern group or the second effect pattern group, for example, when the calculated average game time is equal to or longer than the time t, the second effect having a short execution time is used. When a pattern group is selected and the calculated average game time is smaller than the time t, it is conceivable to select the first effect pattern group having a long execution time. In this case, as the time t, for example, a time between 5 and 15 seconds may be determined, but the time t is not limited thereto.
In addition, the execution time of the first effect pattern group and the second effect pattern group can be calculated as a function of time t.

  Even in the case of using the average game time of such past games, it can be expected that the player can enjoy the performance and suppress the delay of the game progress to the minimum as described above.

(Explanation regarding the fourth embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention capable of performing special effects will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
In the fourth embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention, all of the contents of the above-described embodiment are included, and further, a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery by the reel stop operation by the special effect using the reel. And a notification effect (so-called AT) for notifying the player of information useful for displaying a predetermined symbol. Control processes for realizing this are shown in FIGS. 44, 45, 47, 48, and 50. FIG.

<Explanation of reel AT control processing for reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
First, the reel AT control process when the start switch is operated will be described with reference to the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine flowchart of FIG. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine and the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine shown in FIG. 11 are the same except for the special effects and the control processing related to AT. Therefore, the control processing after step S3008 in FIG. 44 is the same as the flowchart in FIG.

  As described above, the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is executed following the reception of the start switch ON signal (see step S40 in FIG. 6). 44, first, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S82 of FIG. 7 are read (step S3000). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRT is greater than 0 (step S3002). If it is determined that the NRT value is 0 or less (NO), the process proceeds to step S3006 without performing the reel AT control subroutine at the time of start switch operation in steps S3004 and S3006. That is, in the present embodiment, the reel AT is not performed in a non-RT gaming state where the value of NRT is 0 or less.

If it is determined in step S3002 that the value of NRT is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of counter GAME is 0 or more (step S3004). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3008 without performing the control process in step S3006.
If it is determined in step S3004 that the value of GAME is equal to or greater than 0, that is, the game is in a special effect state (YES), a reel AT control subroutine is executed at the time of start switch operation in step S3006 (step S3006). ), The process proceeds to step S3008. The reel AT control subroutine at the time of start switch operation in step S3006 is a subroutine corresponding to the special effect control subroutine (see step S224) in FIG. 11, and it can be said that the reel AT of this embodiment is one of the special effects.
Next, the reel AT control subroutine at the time of start switch operation shown in step S3006 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

<Description of the reel AT control subroutine when the start switch is operated>
When winning in the role order lottery, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed when the reel is operated to stop in the predetermined order, and the reel is operated in the other order. Reel control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the combination is not displayed. In the reel AT control subroutine when the start switch is operated in FIG. 45, when such a push order-related role is won, AT is performed to notify the player of the correct push order using the reel. In this embodiment, as an example, when the first stop reel to be stopped first is correct, a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed and awarded. That is, an example of selecting one of the three reels of left, middle, and right (so-called three-choice case) is shown.

  In FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether or not a push order related combination is won in the combination lottery (step S3020). When it is determined that the push order related combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S3022 that the push order-related role has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the correct push order is to stop the left reel first (step S3022). If it is determined in this determination that the correct pressing order is to stop the left reel first (YES), only the left reel is started to rotate (step S3024), and the process proceeds to step S3032. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the left reel.

  If it is determined in step S3022 that the correct pushing order is not the first stop of the left reel (NO), then the correct pushing order is to stop the middle reel for the first stop. Judgment is made (step S3026). If it is determined in this determination that the correct pushing order is to stop the middle reel for the first time (YES), only the middle reel is started to rotate (step S3028), and the process proceeds to step S3032. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the middle reel.

  If it is determined in step S3026 that the correct pressing order is not to stop the middle reel for the first stop (NO), it is determined that the correct pressing order is to stop the right reel for the first stop. Only the reel is started to rotate (step S3030), and the process proceeds to step S3032. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the right reel.

In step S3032, a reel information signal indicating which reel is to be stopped first is transmitted to the external terminal (step S3032), and the process proceeds to step S3034. The control process using the signal transmitted to the external terminal in step S3032 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
In step S3034, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the rotation of the predetermined reel is started in any of steps S3024, S3028, and S3030 (step S3034). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the reel continues to rotate until a predetermined time has elapsed. The predetermined time is preferably a relatively short time so that the player can visually recognize the rotation of the reel and understand the contents of the notification so as not to hinder the progress of the game. Thus, for example, 1 to 5 seconds can be exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this.
If it is determined in step S3034 that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the rotating reel is stopped (step S3036), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in FIG. 44 again, after the start of the reel AT control subroutine at step 3006, it is determined whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S3008). Note that the control processing after step 3008 is control processing for rotating and stopping a normal reel, and is the same as the control processing of steps S234 to S244 in FIG. 11, and further detailed description is omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in the RT operation state, following the reception of the start switch ON signal, the normal reel control for starting the reel rotation is performed as one of the special effects. Only one reel is rotated for a predetermined time and then stopped, and AT is performed to notify the player of the correct first stop reel. The number of games played on the reel AT as one of the special effects can be the same 21 games (GAME = 0-20) and 15 games (GAME = 0-14) as described above, or any other number of games. Can also be set.

  In the present embodiment, since the special effect (reel AT) is performed in the game in the RT operation state, the special effect (reel AT) and the RT operation state exhibit a synergistic effect, and the player's effect and interest in the game Can be expected to increase.

Note that the RT gaming state in which the reel AT is performed is not necessarily limited to the case where the winning probability in the role drawing of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal game, and includes a specific game state that is the same as or lower than that in the normal game. It is.
For example, as in the RT1 operating state shown in FIG. 24a, compared to a normal game (see FIG. 25), the winning probability of the entire re-gamer is the same, but the promotion game is not set to the normal game. There may be a case where a game player is set.
In addition, for example, when replaying role 1 and replaying role 2 are set as replaying roles, the individual winning probabilities of replaying role 1 and replaying role 2 are normal games and games in the RT operating state. However, there is a case where the winning probabilities of all the replaying players, which are the total winning probabilities of the replaying player 1 and the replaying player 2, are the same in both game states. For example, in a normal game, when the winning probabilities of the re-gaming player 1 and the re-gaming player 2 are 1/10, the winning probability of the re-gaming player 1 is 3/20 in the RT operation state. A case where the winning probability of the game player 2 is 1/20 is considered. Furthermore, it is possible to set the RT operation state to be canceled when the re-game player 2 whose winning probability is higher than the normal game wins.
Furthermore, the following embodiments can be considered as other embodiments.

<Description of other embodiments>
[Part 1]
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 45 described above, the first stop reel is notified by rotating only one reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the start switch is operated, It is also possible to notify the first stop reel by not rotating only one reel, that is, only one reel is frozen.

[Part 2]
As described above, the present invention is not limited to the case where AT is performed in a game in the RT operation state, and for example, the reel AT can be performed in a non-RT normal game.
For example, as in the above-described embodiment, when a specific combination 1 is won by a combination lottery, a predetermined value is input to the counter GAME, and a reel AT (special effect) with a GAME value of 0 or more is executed. Furthermore, when the specific combination 2 is won, a predetermined value can be added to the counter GAME, or a lottery process can be performed to add a value corresponding to the lottery result. In this case, as a result of the lottery process, no addition is performed, or a control process for reducing the value of GAME can be performed.

[Part 3]
It is also conceivable to notify the player that the specific combination 2 has been won by the reel AT (for example, stop the reel and display a corresponding symbol).
Furthermore, after the specific performance state in which the reel AT is performed is finished, it is conceivable that the reel AT is restored when a predetermined combination can be won without the help of the AT or the like. In this case, a lottery process may be performed and revived only when winning.

[Part 4]
It is also possible to transmit correct first stop reel information to the sub-control circuit 200 and perform AT using an image or sound in addition to the reel AT performed by the main control circuit 100. In this case, the effect of attracting more players can be implemented by associating the movement of the reels with images and sounds. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform AT by performing lottery processing in the sub-control circuit 200. Further, the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 can individually perform a lottery process to individually determine whether or not the AT can be performed using the reel AT and images and sounds.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect using the reel and the notification effect by image display and sound are implemented, so the special effect (reel AT) and the notification image and sound exert a synergistic effect on the player's effect. It can be expected that interest will increase, and in turn, the player's interest in games will increase.

  The other embodiments (Nos. 1 to 4) described above are not applicable only to the reel AT at the time of start switch operation, but can be applied to all reels AT including the reel AT at the time of stop switch operation described later. is there.

<Description of AT based on signal transmitted to external terminal>
Next, referring to FIG. 46, AT is performed in equipment other than the slot machine using the reel information signal (signal including the correct first stop reel information) transmitted to the external terminal in step S <b> 3032 in FIG. 45. The form will be described.
In FIG. 46, AT is performed using a call lamp which is installed at the upper part of the slot machine and notifies predetermined information so that it can be visually recognized by a person other than the player.
In the present embodiment, three call lamps of left, middle, and right are provided, and by turning these lamps on, blinking, etc., which reel is the correct first stop reel among the left, middle, and right reels. Can be notified.

In the present embodiment, since the special effect (reel AT) is performed by the reel control process performed by the main control circuit 100, a reel information signal (for example, a signal including information on the correct first stop reel), that is, information on the special effect. Can be transmitted to the external terminal. The reel information signal (a signal including information related to special effects) includes signals related to all ATs described later.
Therefore, using the signal transmitted to the external terminal, the notification effect can be performed using equipment other than the slot machine such as a call lamp, so there is no need to use any slot machine equipment such as a display device or a display lamp. AT can be performed.
In addition to the call lamp, as equipment other than the gaming machine, for example, AT can be performed using a display device that displays a game history or the like.
In this embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the external terminal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel information signal (special effect information) is sent to the receiving means of any device outside the slot machine. Can be transmitted.

<Description of gaming state monitoring system based on signal transmitted to external terminal>
Furthermore, a gaming state monitoring system based on a signal transmitted to the external terminal can be realized. A signal including not only information related to special effects (reel AT) but also information related to a winning process can be transmitted from the slot machine to the external terminal. The information related to the winning process includes the number of game media paid out.
In this case, when comparing the number of game media to be paid out in a game in which a special effect (reel AT) is performed and a game in which the special effect (reel AT) is not performed, generally, the number of game media to be paid out in a game in which a special effect, that is, a reel AT is performed. More than the payout number of game media in a game where reel AT is not performed. If the number of game media to be paid out in a game that does not implement reel AT is the same as or more than the number of games that implement reel AT, there is some failure in equipment such as a slot machine, Some form of fraud may have occurred.
C47: Therefore, in the gaming state monitoring system of the present embodiment, an unexpected situation can be dealt with by issuing a predetermined alarm.

In the above-described embodiment, if the number of game media to be paid out in a game in which the reel AT is not executed is the same as or more than that in the game in which the reel AT is executed, some kind of alarm is issued. Is not limited to such an embodiment,
For example, if the number of game media payouts that should have increased due to the implementation of the reel AT has not increased, there is a possibility that the player may not fully understand the contents of the notification by the reel AT. Therefore, in order to cope with this, it is possible to explain the reel AT using images and sounds, or to perform AT using images and sounds instead of or together with the reel AT. it can. With such a control process, a wide range of players including players with relatively little gaming experience can fully enjoy the reel AT.

<Description of reel AT control processing when stop switch is operated>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 to 51, a reel AT control process at the time of operating a stop switch, which is another embodiment related to the fourth embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention, will be described.
The reel AT control process at the time of the stop switch operation is a special effect of performing AT using the reel for maintaining the stop operation of the reel after the start of the reel rotation. FIG. 47 shows reel fluctuations showing the overall control flow, The stop subroutine is shown. FIG. 48 shows a control flow for performing the reel AT for notifying the correct reel stop order (6 options), and FIG. 49 schematically shows an embodiment of the reel AT. FIG. 50 shows a control flow for notifying a player of a predetermined symbol, and FIG. 51 schematically shows an embodiment of the reel AT.

<Explanation of reel AT control processing for reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
First, the overall flow of the reel AT control process when the stop switch is operated will be described with reference to the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine flowchart of FIG. Comparing the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine with the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is the same except for the control processing related to special effects and AT.
More specifically, the control processes in steps S3106 and S3112 in FIG. 47 correspond to the control processes in steps S238 and S240 in FIG. 11, respectively. In the flowchart of FIG. 47, the determination process of step S3106 corresponding to step S238 of FIG. 11 (determination process of whether or not the reel has reached constant speed rotation) and the determination of step S3112 corresponding to step S240 of FIG. 11 is different from the flowchart of FIG. 11 in that the control processing of step S3108 and step S3110 is added between the processing (determination processing of whether or not the reel stop signal is received). Other control processing is different from the flowchart of FIG. 11 and will be described below mainly focusing on the differences.

If it is determined in step S3106 that the reel has reached constant speed rotation (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more (step S3108). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 0 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3112 without performing the control process in step S3110. In this case, it is the same as the normal reel control.
If it is determined in step S3108 that the value of GAME is equal to or greater than 0, that is, the game is in the special effect state (YES), the reel AT control subroutine is executed at the time of stop switch operation in step S3110 (step S3110). ), This subroutine is terminated. Next, the reel AT control subroutine (No. 1) at the time of operating the stop switch in step S3110 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Description of Reel AT Control Subroutine (No. 1) During Stop Switch Operation>
The reel AT control subroutine (No. 1) at the time of the stop switch operation shown in FIG. 48 displays a symbol corresponding to the winning combination when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order when the pressing order related combination is won in the combination lottery. If the reel control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed when the reels are operated to stop in any other order, AT is performed to notify the player of the correct pushing order.
In the present embodiment, for example, when a general combination 2 is won by a combination lottery, when a reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (for example, middle, right, left reel) for three reels, the corresponding symbol bell It may be the case that is displayed with a win. That is, in the reel AT control subroutine at the time of start switch operation shown in FIG. 45, only the reel corresponding to the first reel stop is selected (so-called three cases), but in this embodiment, the first reel stop is performed. The case of selecting the reel corresponding to (2) and the reel corresponding to the second reel stop (the so-called six-choice case) is shown.

At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 48, all reels are already rotating at a constant speed. In FIG. 48, first, it is determined whether or not a push order related combination is won in the combination lottery (step S3130). If it is determined by this determination that the push order related combination is not won (NO), normal reel stop control described in steps S3112 to S3116 of FIG. 47 is performed (step S3164). If it is determined in step S3130 that the push order-related role has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the correct push order is to stop the left reel first (step S3130). S3132).
In this determination, if it is determined that the correct pushing order is to stop the left reel first (YES), a control process is performed in which only the left reel is intermittently rotated for a time T and then returned to continuous rotation. (Step S3134), the process proceeds to Step S3142. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the left reel.

  If it is determined in step S3132 that the correct pushing order is not to stop the left reel for the first stop (NO), then the correct pushing order is to stop the middle reel for the first stop. Judgment is made (step S3136). In this determination, if it is determined that the correct pushing order is to stop the middle reel first (YES), a control process is performed in which only the middle reel is intermittently rotated for a time T and then returned to continuous rotation. (Step S3138), the process proceeds to Step S3142. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the middle reel.

If it is determined in step S3136 that the correct pushing order is not the first stop of the middle reel (NO), the correct pushing order is determined to be the first stop of the right reel. After only the reel is intermittently rotated for time T, a control process for returning to continuous rotation is performed (step S3140), and the process proceeds to step S3142. With this control process, the player can recognize that the first stop is the right reel.
In addition, the reel AT when performing the first stop is completed as described above.

Next, in step S3142, it is determined whether a stop operation signal for stopping the first reel has been received (step S3142). If it is determined in this determination that the stop operation signal for stopping the first reel has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. In other words, a reel stop operation is performed and a standby state is maintained until the first reel stop signal is received, and during that time, all reels are in a rotated state.
If it is determined in step S3142 that the first reel stop operation signal has been received (YES), symbol combination control (stop control) is performed on the reel that has received the reel stop signal (step S3144). This symbol combination control is the same stop control as that shown in step S242 in FIG. 11, and the reel corresponding to the stop switch on which the operation has been performed stops.

Next, it is determined whether or not the correct pressing order is to stop the left reel for the second time (step S3146). In this determination, if it is determined that the correct pushing order is to stop the left reel for the second time (YES), if the left reel is rotating, only the left reel is intermittently rotated for a time T, A control process for returning to the continuous rotation is performed (step S3148), and the process proceeds to step S3156. With this control process, the player can recognize that the second stop is the left reel.
When the reels are stopped in the correct order by the AT at the first stop, the left reel should be rotating when the second reel is stopped, but the reels are stopped in the wrong order. In some cases, the left reel may have already stopped. In that case, the control process of step S3148 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S3156.

If it is determined in step S3146 that the correct pressing order is not to stop the left reel for the second stop (NO), then the correct pressing order is to stop the middle reel for the second stop. Judgment is made (step S3150). In this determination, if it is determined that the correct pushing order is to stop the middle reel for the second time (YES), a control process is performed in which only the middle reel is intermittently rotated for a time T and then returned to continuous rotation. (Step S3152), the process proceeds to Step S3156. With this control process, the player can recognize that the second reel is the middle reel.
When the reels are stopped in the correct order by the AT at the first stop, the middle reel should be rotating when the second reel is stopped, but the reels are stopped in the wrong order. In some cases, the middle reel may have already stopped. In that case, the control process of step S3152 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S3156.

If it is determined in step S3150 that the correct pressing order is not to stop the middle reel for the second stop (NO), it is determined that the correct pressing order is to stop the right reel for the second stop. After only the reel is intermittently rotated for time T, a control process for returning to continuous rotation is performed (step S3154), and the process proceeds to step S3156. With this control process, the player can recognize that the second stop is the right reel.
When the reels are stopped in the correct order by the AT at the first stop, the right reel should be rotating when the second reel is stopped, but the reels are stopped in the wrong order. In some cases, the right reel has already stopped. In that case, the control process of step S3154 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S3156.
In addition, the reel AT when performing the second stop is completed as described above.

Next, in step S3156, it is determined whether a stop operation signal for stopping the second reel has been received (step S3156). If it is determined in this determination that the stop operation signal for stopping the second reel has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, a reel stop operation is performed, and a standby state is maintained until a second reel stop signal is received, and during that time, two reels are in a rotated state.
If it is determined in step S3156 that a stop operation signal for stopping the second reel has been received (YES), symbol combination control (stop control) is performed on the reel that has received the stop signal (step S3158). The reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops.

Next, it is determined whether a stop operation signal for stopping the third reel has been received (step S3160). If it is determined in this determination that the stop operation signal for stopping the third reel has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, a reel stop operation is performed, and a standby state is maintained until a third stop signal is received. During that time, one reel is in a rotated state. However, since the stop order of the three reels is already determined, it is not necessary to perform the reel AT while one reel is rotated.
If it is determined in step S3160 that a stop operation signal for stopping the third reel has been received (YES), symbol combination control (stop control) is performed on the reel that has received the stop signal (step S3162). Exit the subroutine. With this stop control, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops and all reels stop.
Note that the time T for intermittently rotating the reel may be a time during which the reel that is intermittently rotating can be visually recognized, and may be 1 to 5 seconds, for example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other arbitrary time can be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the reel AT control process is performed in the case of three reels, the reel AT is performed in the first reel stop and the second reel stop, but even when there are four or more reels. The reel AT can be performed by repeating the same control process. For example, if N reels are rotated and stopped, and the correct stopping order is determined for each reel, N-1 reels AT may be performed.

<Description of Reel Movement when Control Process of FIG. 48 is Performed>
An example of actual reel movement when the control process shown in FIG. 48 is performed is shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. The example of FIG. 49 shows a case where the correct reel stop order is left, right, and middle reel.
In FIG. 49, (a) shows the movement of the reel by the control processing shown in steps S3132 to S3140 of FIG. 48, and informs that it is the left reel that makes the first stop. Only shows intermittent rotation. Then, after the time T has elapsed, the left reel is returned from intermittent rotation to continuous rotation.
(B) shows the movement of the reel by the control processing shown in steps S3142 to S3144 of FIG. 48, and shows the stop operation of the stop switch of the left reel according to the reel AT at the first stop. As shown in c), the stop control of the left reel is performed, and a symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 2 is displayed.

(C) shows the movement of the reel by the control processing shown in steps S3146 to S3154 in FIG. 48, and informs that it is the right reel that makes the second stop, so the right reel is intermittently rotated for a time T. It shows where it is. Then, after the time T has elapsed, the left reel is returned from intermittent rotation to continuous rotation.
In (d), the reel is moved by the control processing shown in steps S3156 to S3158 of FIG. 48, and the stop switch of the right reel is stopped according to the reel AT at the second stop.
Thereby, as shown in (e), stop control of the right reel is performed, and the symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 2 is displayed.

(F) shows the movement of the reel by the control processing shown in steps S3160 to S3162 of FIG. 48, and shows the stop operation of the stop switch of the middle reel as the third stop reel.
Thereby, as shown in (g), the stop control of the middle reel is performed, and the symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 2 is displayed. As described above, as a result of operating the stop switch in the correct reel stop order by the reel AT, the symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 2 is displayed and won.
As described above, the general combination 2 won in the combination lottery can be won by the reel AT performed when the first and second reels are stopped, and a predetermined number of game media can be paid out.
It is also possible to notify both the first stop reel and the second stop reel at once by the movement of the reel at the start of reel rotation based on the start switch operation or at the time of all reel rotation.

<Description of Reel AT Control Subroutine (No. 2) at Stop Switch Operation>
Next, the reel AT control subroutine (No. 2) at the time of operating the stop switch shown in FIG. 50 will be described. This subroutine corresponds to the control processing in step S3006 of the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine of FIG.
In this flowchart, a special effect (reel AT) for notifying the player of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery is performed instead of the reel stop order. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 50, a control process for notifying a symbol bar to be displayed on the left reel after winning a single combination in the combination lottery is shown. For the middle and right reels, even if a reel stop operation is performed at an arbitrary timing, a symbol bell and a replay corresponding to a single piece are always displayed (see FIG. 27).

At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 50, all reels are already rotating at a constant speed. In FIG. 50, it is first determined whether or not a symbol notification-related role has been won in the role lottery (step S3200). If it is determined in this determination that the symbol notification-related role has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S3208 without performing the control processing of steps S3202 to S3206.
If it is determined in step S3200 that the symbol notification-related role is won (YES), only the left reel is stopped so that the symbol bar is displayed (step S3202). Then, it is determined whether time T has elapsed (step S3204). In this determination, if it is determined that the time T has not elapsed (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it will be in a standby state until the time T elapses, and during that time, the left reel is stopped with the symbol bar displayed.

  If it is determined in step S3204 that the time T has elapsed (YES), a control process for starting rotation of the left reel is performed (step S3206). By this control process, the player recognizes that the symbol to be displayed on the left reel is a bar, and tries to stop the reel at a timing so that the symbol bar is displayed. In addition, the time T for which the symbol bar is stopped and displayed may be a time when the player can visually recognize the symbol bar, and may be 1 to 5 seconds, for example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other arbitrary time can be set.

  When step S3206 ends, normal reel stop control is performed thereafter, and the reel stop control is performed by repeating the control processing of steps S3208 to S3212 until all reels stop. The control processing in steps S3208 to S3212 is the same as the control processing in steps S240 to S244 in FIG. 11, and further description is omitted.

<Description of Reel Movement when Control Process of FIG. 50 is Performed>
An example of actual reel movement when the control processing shown in FIG. 50 is performed is shown in the schematic diagram of FIG.
51, (a) shows that all the reels are rotating, and (b) shows the movement of the reels by the control processing shown in steps S3202 to S3204 of FIG. It shows where it has stopped so that the symbol bar is displayed.
In (c), the reel is moved by the control processing shown in steps S3202 to S3208 in FIG. 50, and the stop switch of the left reel is stopped at a predetermined timing in accordance with the notification of the symbol bar.
In (d), the reel is moved by the control processing shown in steps S3208 to S3210 of FIG. 50, and the symbol bar is displayed on the left reel by the stop control of the left reel based on the reel stop operation shown in (c). I show the place.

As described above, the embodiment of the reel AT when the start switch is operated or when the stop switch is operated has been described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 51. The information notified to the player includes the correct reel stop order, and also includes symbols to be displayed by the reel stop operation. Further, informing the correct reel stop order includes notifying the reel that is the first stop, and notifying the first and second reel stops.
When notifying the symbol to be displayed in the reel stop operation, not only the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery but also the symbol displayed in the case of a shift in the winning lottery or the symbol corresponding to the winning combination Also included are symbols that are displayed when they cannot be displayed. In addition, there is a case where a symbol whose symbol display is a requirement for starting or ending a predetermined gaming state is notified.

  In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined symbol is notified as the reel AT at the time of the stop operation after all the reels are rotated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel rotation start based on the start switch operation by the player is performed. Sometimes, a predetermined symbol can be notified. In this case, for example, at the start of reel rotation, only the left reel is rotated at a low speed, and when the symbol bar is displayed, the rotation is resumed after stopping for a time T.

In any case, since a notification effect (reel AT) can be implemented by a special effect using the reel at the time of operating the start switch and the stop switch, an effect showing a high interest of the player can be realized, and various notification effects can be realized. Variations can be obtained and various information can be notified to the player.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of performing AT without using a display device and capable of performing an attractive effect such that a player shows high interest.

  As described above, when any combination of the general roles 3A to 3E is won in the role lottery, when the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the selected combination, the symbol bell is vertically Pull-in control is performed so that the center position is displayed among the three positions. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the selected combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel.

When the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions, on the three effective lines of the horizontal central effective line L1, the diagonally right-down effective line L3A, and the diagonally right-up effective line L3B, Since the symbol corresponding to the combination 3A is displayed, it is possible to receive the payout of 3 pieces × 3 lines = 9 game media. On the other hand, when the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position of the three vertical positions, the symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed only on the horizontal upper effective line L2A. You will only receive media payouts.
Therefore, if the above-described reel AT can notify the correct stopping order of the reels according to the combination of the combination, the player can surely receive the payout of nine game media. It can be expected that interest in AT (special effects) and games will increase.

Note that the special effect using the reel and the various embodiments described above can be combined. For example, the reel AT is performed in the special effect state where the value of the counter GAME is 0 or more, and the GAME value becomes smaller than 0. Then, after the special effect state is completed, the sub-control circuit 200 can also perform AT using images and sounds. Further, in the special effect state, it is possible to perform AT using the image and sound by the control circuit 200 simultaneously with the reel AT. In this case, the reel AT and the image and sound are linked to make it more effective. You can also perform AT.
Also, in a special production state game where reel AT is performed, if a winning combination is won in the lottery and the game is in the inside, switching to a reel AT that moves the special reel only in the inside is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the game state is different from the normal game state. Also, in a special performance state game where reel AT is performed, if the winning combination is won and the inside is in the middle, the reel AT is temporarily suspended, and after the winning game ends, the reel AT is It is possible to resume.

(General description)
Among the special effects and AT embodiments realized by the control process as described above, an outline of a representative embodiment will be described again with reference to FIGS.

<Game flow corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 8>
As one embodiment for performing special effects and AT, there is an embodiment (game flow) corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 8 as shown in FIG. 53 (a).
In this embodiment, when a general combination 3 is won in the role lottery in a game state other than the BB game, based on the lottery process (when winning by the lottery process), a predetermined special effect execution period (for example, 21 games) And set the AT flag on. After the special effect controlled by the main control circuit 100 is performed for a predetermined special effect execution period, the AT flag is turned off and an AT start signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200. Thereby, the AT can be performed by the sub control circuit 200 from the next game for a predetermined game period (for example, for 15 games). For example, by notifying the correct reel stop order regarding the general combination 3 at the AT, the player can reliably receive a larger number of game media.
At this time, instead of performing the AT by the sub control circuit 200, the reel AT controlled by the main control circuit 100 can be performed. In addition, the reel AT implemented in the main control circuit 100 and the AT based on the image implemented in the sub-control circuit 200 are simultaneously performed, and a combination of them is used to further increase the interest of the player. Can also be realized.

<Game flow corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 9>
As another embodiment for performing special effects and AT, there is an embodiment (game flow) corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 9 as shown in FIG. 53 (b). In this case, in a game state other than the BB game, when a general character 3 is won in the role lottery, based on the lottery process (when winning by the lottery process), a predetermined special performance implementation period (for example, 15 games) And an AT start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. As a result, special effects controlled by the main control circuit 100 can be implemented, and AT using an image or the like can be performed by the sub control circuit 200. Thus, for example, by notifying the correct reel stop order regarding the general combination 3 at the AT, the player can surely receive a larger number of game media.
At this time, the reel AT can be performed as a special effect. In this case, the reel AT can be performed instead of performing the AT by the sub-control circuit 200. In addition, the reel AT implemented in the main control circuit 100 and the AT based on the image implemented in the sub-control circuit 200 are simultaneously performed, and a combination of them is used to further increase the interest of the player. Can also be realized.

<Game flow corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 36>
As another embodiment for performing special effects and AT, there is an embodiment (game flow) corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 36 (a) as shown in FIG.
In this case, in a game state other than the BB game, when the general combination 3 is won by the combination lottery, a predetermined special performance implementation period (for example, between 21 games) is set based on the lottery process, and the AT flag Turn on. When a winning combination is won in the role drawing during this special effect implementation period and the game state is inside, the inside pattern special drawing is performed by changing to the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the inside. Also, in the inside special effect, a period shorter than the normal special effect execution period (for example, between 5 games) is set in correspondence with the period during which the internal state continues.

  In the RT3 operating state implemented inside, the winning probability of the re-playing role is not high (see FIG. 24c, probability: 1 / 7.3), so the BB role that is flag-on in a relatively short period of time wins There is a high possibility of doing. FIG. 54 shows a transition from a game during the internal special special effect period to a BB game. In this case, it is also possible to carry over the AT flag with the flag turned on.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 54, after the BB game, the AT flag can be turned off and an AT start signal can be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Thereby, the AT can be performed by the sub control circuit 200 from the next game for a predetermined game period (for example, for 15 games). For example, by notifying the correct reel stop order regarding the general combination 3 at the AT, the player can reliably receive a larger number of game media.
At this time, instead of performing the AT by the sub control circuit 200, the reel AT controlled by the main control circuit 100 can be performed. In addition, the reel AT implemented in the main control circuit 100 and the AT based on the image implemented in the sub-control circuit 200 are simultaneously performed, and a combination of them is used to further increase the interest of the player. Can also be realized.

  In the game flow shown in FIGS. 53 (a), 53 (b), and 54, it is possible to select a special effect having a long or short execution time depending on whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed. In addition to the game flow shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b) and FIG. 54, or in place of the game flow, any of the above-described embodiments can be applied.

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

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Reel stop switch (operation means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 124 Display lamp 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number judgment means 440 Reel control means 450 Prize winning process control means 460 Replay Control means 470 Replay selection high state control means 480 Special effect state control means 490 Special effect execution means 510 Image control means 520 Audio control means 530 Lamp control means 540 Effect control display means

Claims (7)

A slot machine capable of performing a game in which a process is repeated until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped after a game medium is inserted,
A part lottery means for performing a part lottery for determining at least one part or out of the plurality of parts including a winning part by lottery processing;
Reel control that performs stop control of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery when a signal based on the player's reel stop operation is received after rotating a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols Means,
A flag is set when any combination is determined in the combination lottery, and with the flag set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined in the combination lottery by the reel stop control is on the active line. Winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the combination determined to be won when it is determined to be displayed and won;
When the winning combination is determined in the winning lottery, if the corresponding symbol combination is not displayed on the active line, a winning flag that can be carried over after the next game is set, and the winning flag is set inside. In the gaming state, when it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination or the corresponding winning combination is displayed on the active line by the reel stop control and the winning combination is higher than the normal game in the winning combination A winning game control means for performing a winning game;
A special effect performing means for performing a special effect for causing the function of the operating means of the gaming machine to be in a temporarily stopped state or rotating or stopping the reel in a different manner from the normal state;
When a predetermined requirement is achieved, special effect state control means for setting a special effect state capable of performing the special effect,
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In the game in the special effect state, when the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special effect state control means changes the special effect state to an internal medium special effect state corresponding to the game state in the inside. A slot machine characterized by The special performance state continues over a plurality of games,
In each game in the special effect state, the special effect state control means determines at least one of the special effects or out of the plurality of special effects in the lottery process, and any one of the special effects in the lottery process 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the is selected, the special effect execution unit executes the selected special effect.   3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein a duration of the inside special special effect state is shorter than a duration of the special special state not corresponding to the inside. Among the above-mentioned roles, there is a re-playing role capable of performing a re-game in which the next game is performed without inserting the game medium when winning a prize,
In the game in the inside, when the winning probability of the re-playing role in the winning lottery is set higher than the normal game, and when the re-playing role is won in the winning lottery, than the symbol corresponding to the winning combination 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein a reel stop control is performed to preferentially display a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer on an active line.   The winning probability of the special effect in the lottery process in the internal special effect state is set higher than the winning probability of the special effect in the lottery process in the special effect state not corresponding to the inside. The slot machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The first winning combination corresponding to the first winning game in which the winning probability of the predetermined combination in the combination lottery is set higher than that of a normal game, and the winning probability of the predetermined combination in the combination lottery is the first There is a second winning combination corresponding to the second winning game set lower than the winning game of 1,
In the game in the special effect state, when the first winning combination is won in the role lottery, the special effect state control unit changes the special effect state to the internal special effect state,
6. The game in the special effect state, wherein when the second winning combination is won in the combination lottery, a control process for continuing the special effect state being performed is performed. The slot machine according to claim 1.   When the winning combination wins when the game in the special effect state continues, when the special effect state ends, and when the special effect state is continued even during the winning game started by winning a prize The slot machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein:

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