JP2023057815A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase creation efficiency of performance data.SOLUTION: Optional images (Fig. 11(a1) and Fig. 11(b1)) are displayed when a start lever 9 is operated by comparing a performance pattern A and a performance pattern B, position coordinates in image display areas of a liquid crystal indicator 14 of an optional image for composing the performance pattern A and an optional image for composing the performance pattern B are identical in a display frame at any timing in a series of image displays up to identification (Fig. 11(a3) and Fig. 11(b3)) of a selection result through variation display (Fig. 11(a2) and Fig. 11(b2)) of the optional images, and sizes (vertical and horizontal sizes) of optional images for composing the performance pattern A and optional images for composing the performance pattern B are also set identically.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing games.

Conventionally, as a game machine, a game ball, which is a game value, is shot into a game area, and when the game ball wins in a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening, the prize ball is paid out to the player, and furthermore, as a result of the variable display of the identification information. A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine) is known that can change the game state according to the state.

Further, when a game start operation is performed after setting the number of bets for one game using the game value, the variable display of the identification information is started, and when a stop operation is performed after the start of the variable display, the variable display of the identification information is stopped. However, there is known a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine) in which a winning can occur based on the display result derived at this time, and the game state can be changed according to the type of winning.

Among such gaming machines, there is known a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of option images and executing a selection effect in which one of the option images is specified as a selection result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-78423 A

By the way, when changing the combination of option images in selection selection as in Patent Document 1, if effect data is created for each combination, the parameter information of the option images must be created for each combination that changes. becomes less efficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing efficiency in creating effect data.

(Means 1) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, display control means capable of controlling image display by the display means, and a predetermined effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. wherein the predetermined effect is a first effect part in which a plurality of option images are displayed, and after the first effect part, any one of the option images can be specified as a selection result. and the combination of the plurality of option images displayed in the first effect part includes a first combination and a second combination, and in the first effect part When the plurality of option images are displayed in the first combination and in the case where the plurality of option images are displayed in the second combination in the first effect part, it is possible to specify the option images by the display means. The parameter information in the display frame becomes similar information.
Therefore, since the effect data related to the parameter information can be shared between the first combination and the second combination, the production efficiency of the effect data can be improved.

(Means 2) A gaming machine in which a plurality of option images are displayed in the means 1 and can execute a selection effect of specifying one of the option images as a selection result, wherein the selection effect comprises the plurality of option images. is displayed, a second effect part in which each of the plurality of option images is displayed in a variable manner after the first effect part, and the option image as a selection result after the second effect part. and a third effect part in which is displayed so as to be identifiable, and the combination of the option images displayed in the first effect part includes a first combination and a second combination different from the first combination. a case in which the plurality of option images are displayed in the first combination in the first effect part; and a case in which the plurality of option images are displayed in the second combination in the first effect part; Parameter information of the option images forming the first combination and the option images forming the second combination are the same in any display frame from the first effect part to the third effect part. may

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the option images displayed as the plurality of option images include a first option image including a specific image and a second option image not including the specific image, and The number of colors used in the two-choice image is less than the number of colors used in the first-choice image.
Therefore, it is possible to create a plurality of types of option images by changing the presence or absence of the specific image and the number of colors, thereby increasing the efficiency of creating effect data.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the option images displayed as the plurality of option images are a design portion including a shape portion and a color portion and formed in the design portion. and a pattern part, and the plurality of option images include a first expectation image and a second expectation image having different expectations for awarding a privilege, and the first expectation image and the second expectation image. have the same shape portion, and differ from each other in the color portion and the design portion.
Therefore, it is possible to create option images with different expectations by changing the color portion and the pattern portion, so that the production efficiency of the effect data can be improved.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, the option images displayed as the plurality of option images are a design portion including a shape portion and a color portion and formed in the design portion. The option image displayed in the first combination and the option image displayed in the second combination have at least the shape part in common.
Therefore, it is possible to create a plurality of types of option images while sharing the shape portion, so that the efficiency of creating effect data can be improved.

(Means 6) A gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of option images and executing a selection effect of specifying one of the option images as a selection result, wherein the selection effect is the first option image in which the plurality of option images are displayed. A first production part, a second production part in which each of the plurality of option images is variably displayed after the first production part, and the option images as selection results are displayed in a identifiable manner after the second production part. and a third effect part where the option image displayed in the third effect part is larger than the option image displayed in the first effect part.
Therefore, the selection result can be identified without changing the effect data other than the size of the option image, so the efficiency of creating the effect data can be improved. Also, since the selection result is emphasized, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern arrangement on reels; 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning area. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is the flowchart which showed the main processing of a game control board. 10 is a flow chart showing specific area win frequency count processing. It is the flowchart which showed the sub-processing of the production|presentation control board. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the count number and the number of winnings displayed when winning in a specific winning area; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect when the number of winnings in a specific winning area reaches a specified number of times; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a roulette effect;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Basic configuration of the slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine S according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 1, an upper door 2 attached to the upper front portion of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable, and a lower front portion of the housing 1. It has a lower door 3 attached to it so that it can be freely opened and closed.

In addition, the slot machine S has a transparent display window 4, reels 5 to 7 arranged inside the housing 1 corresponding to the display window 4, a medal insertion slot 8, and the rotation of each of the reels 5 to 7. The start lever 9, the stop buttons 10 to 12 for stopping the rotation of each reel 5 to 7, the operation order (batting order) of the stop buttons 10 to 12, and the operation mode instruction function including the operation timing. Equipped with a main monitor 13 for displaying identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as instruction information), a liquid crystal display 14, a speaker 15 capable of outputting various sounds such as effect sounds and error sounds, a medal payout port 17, and a tray 18. ing. The reel 5 may also be referred to as the left reel 5, the reel 6 as the middle reel 6, and the reel 7 as the right reel 7 hereinafter.

The liquid crystal display 14 has an image display area 14a, and a transmissive area 14b corresponding to the display window 4 in the display area 14a is transmissive. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 14a, and the reels 5 to 7 arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the display window 4 are transmitted through the transmission area 14b of the display area 14a. becomes visible. Further, by displaying an image in the transmissive area 14b, it is possible to display the image so as to be superimposed on the reels 5-7.

Furthermore, the slot machine S uses credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player) to increase the maximum bet amount among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range. The MAXBET button 20a operated when setting the number, the 1BET button 20b operated when setting the number of bets per coin, the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the number of bets are settled ( A settling button 21 operated when returning the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets, a production switch 22 for receiving the player's operation when executing a predetermined production, and stored as credits. A credit display 23 for displaying the number of medals received, and a game auxiliary display 24 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the content of an error, etc. when an error occurs are provided. In the present embodiment, the reel 5 is sometimes referred to as the left reel 5, the reel 6 as the middle reel 6, and the reel 7 as the right reel 7.

It should be noted that hereinafter, the operation on the start lever 9 (for example, the operation of pressing the start lever 9 by hand) is referred to as the "start operation" or the "start operation", and the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop button by hand) is the "first stop operation", and the operation on the stop button to stop the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of pressing the stop button by hand) is the "second stop operation". "Stop operation" and the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop button) are also referred to as "third stop operation" or "final stop operation". Also, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are collectively referred to as "stop operation", and the stop of the reel corresponding to each stop operation is called the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. called. Furthermore, releasing the press (first stop operation) on the first stop button (for example, releasing the stop button) is “first stop release”, and pressing on the second stop button (second stop release of the stop button (i.e., release of the stop button), and release of the depression of the third stop button (third stop operation) (i.e., release of the stop button). is also referred to as "third stop release" or "final stop release".

As shown in FIG. 1(b), the main monitor 13 is an instruction information display device that displays instruction information when the instruction function is activated in an advantageous section in which the instruction function can be activated during an AT (assist time) period. 13a, and an advantageous section display 13b for informing the player of staying in the advantageous section. The display of instruction information from the instruction information display 13a may be referred to as instruction notification or navigation notification.

In the following description, the operations of the stop buttons 10 to 12 for stopping the reels in the order of the left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel 7 are referred to as "batting order 1" (left, middle, right), and the left reel 5, the right reel 7, and the middle reel. The operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12 to stop the reels in the order of the reel 6 is set as "hitting order 2" (left and right center), and the operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12 to stop the reels in the order of the middle reel 6, the left reel 5, and the right reel 7. is "hitting order 3" (middle left and right), and the operations of the stop buttons 10 to 12 that stop the reels in the order of the middle reel 6, right reel 7, and left reel 5 are "hitting order 4" (middle right and left), right reel 7, The operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12 for stopping the reels in the order of the left reel 5 and the middle reel 6 is set as "batting order 5" (right, left, middle), and the stop buttons for stopping the reels in the order of the right reel 7, the middle reel 6 and the left reel 5. The operations of 10 to 12 are called "batting order 6" (right middle left).

A 7-segment display is used for the instruction information display 13a. For example, the instruction information indicating the batting order 1 is indicated by the number "1", the instruction information for the batting order 2 is indicated by the number "2", and the instruction information for the batting order 3 is indicated by the number "1". Instruction information for batting order 4 is displayed by numeral "4", instruction information for batting order 5 is displayed by numeral "5", and instruction information for batting order 6 is displayed by numeral "6".

The advantageous section indicator 13b has an LED therein, and turns off the LED in a non-advantageous section that is uncontrollable by the AT, and lights up the LED in the advantageous section to inform the stay of the advantageous section.

The slot machine S includes a power supply unit (not shown) inside the housing 1, and the power supply unit changes a set value indicating the slot machine S's payout rate (the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals inserted). setting keys and setting change buttons.

The slot machine S is provided with 6 levels of ball payout rates, and these 6 levels of ball payout rates are associated with set values 1 to 6, respectively. The manager of the game hall can change the setting values by operating a setting change button or the like in the setting change mode in which the setting values can be changed. In this embodiment, the set value 6 has the highest ball payout rate, and the set value 1 has the lowest ball payout rate.

The reels 5 to 7 are configured as one reel unit 30, and are rotated by driving corresponding stepping motors (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 5 to 7 is divided into 20 areas, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each area.

When the reels 5 to 7 are stopped, three consecutive symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 5 to 7 (hereinafter referred to as an upper stage symbol, a middle stage symbol, and a lower stage symbol, respectively) are displayed in the display window 4. Displayed respectively, the player can see a total of 9 symbols arranged in 3 rows and 3 columns.

By rotating the reels 5 to 7, the symbols of the reels 5 to 7 are displayed in the display window 4 while continuously changing, and by stopping the rotation of the reels 5 to 7, the display is displayed. Three consecutive patterns are derived and displayed in the window 4 as a display result.

The display window 4 is provided with an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position where the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the reels 5 to 7 are stopped, respectively.

When playing a game on the slot machine S of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 8 or credits are used to set the bet amount. To use the credit, the MAXBET button 20a or the 1BET button 20b should be operated. When the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the pay line L becomes valid and the operation of the start lever 9 becomes valid, that is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, the game can be started by selecting the number of bets of 2 or 3 in any gaming state. When the number of bets is set, the valid line L becomes valid. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits. In the present embodiment, setting the number of bets to 2 may also be referred to as multiplying by 2, and setting the number of bets to 3 may also be referred to as multiplying by 3.

Here, "one game", which is one unit of game in the slot machine 1, is narrowly defined as the period from when the start lever 9 is operated to when the reels 5 to 7 are stopped. , setting the number of bets before operating the start lever 9, paying out medals, and changing the game state after the reels 5 to 7 are stopped. include. In addition, in this embodiment, one game may be called one game or simply a game.

A valid line is a line set for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed in the display windows 4 of the reels 5 to 7 is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, the effective line L is defined as a line connecting positions corresponding to the middle of the left reel, the middle of the middle reel, and the lower of the right reel. In addition, an invalid line M (not shown) is provided to make it easier to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a prize is aligned on the valid line L. The invalid line M is not a line on which winning is determined, but a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, Bell-Bell-Bell) on any of the invalid lines M when a specific combination of winning symbols is aligned on the valid line L. By arranging , it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize has been arranged on the activated line L.

Note that although only one effective line is applied in the present embodiment, a plurality of effective lines may be applied. Also, a plurality of invalid lines may be applied to the invalid lines.

When the start lever 9 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 5 to 7 rotate and the symbols on the reels 5 to 7 continuously change. When one of the stop buttons 10 to 12 is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 5 to 7 is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed on the display window 4. FIG.

Then, one game ends when all the reels 5 to 7 are stopped, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the activated line L is stopped as a display result of each reel 5 to 7. In this case, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and added to the credits. Also, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout port 17 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped as a result of display on the reels 5 to 7 on the activated line L, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of symbols. In the following description, the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line L is referred to as "winning".

Further, in the slot machine S according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 5 to 7 rotate and the symbols start to change, when one of the stop buttons 10 to 12 is operated, , the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop buttons 10 to 12 is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 10-12 until the rotation of the corresponding reels 5-7 is stopped is 190 ms (milliseconds).

Reels 5 to 7 rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 symbols fluctuate, so a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn within 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 10 to 12 are operated and the symbols up to four frames ahead, that is, the symbols for a total of five frames.

For this reason, for example, when one of the stop buttons 10 to 12 is operated, when the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the reel corresponding to the stop button is used as a reference, the symbols up to 4 frames ahead of the symbol are displayed. Since it can be displayed in the upper row, when one of the stop buttons 10 to 12 is operated on each of the reels 5 to 7, 5 including the symbols displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop button The patterns arranged within the frame can be displayed on the effective line L.

[Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine S]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine S. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine S includes a game control board 100 (main control section) that shifts the progress of the game, and an effect control board 300 (sub-control section) that shifts the effects according to the progress of the game. A control board is provided that includes. In addition, the transmission of electrical signals between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 300 is restricted to only one direction from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 300 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

[Game control board 100]
The game control board 100 has a semiconductor integrated circuit including a main CPU 100a that is a central processing unit, a main ROM 100b that stores programs and the like, a main RAM 100c that functions as a work area, and the like. . The data in the main RAM 100c is retained without being erased even when the power is turned off, unless the setting is changed and the RAM is cleared.

The main CPU 100a executes a program read from the main ROM 100b, thereby executing processes such as shifting the progress of the game in the slot machine S. FIG.

The main RAM 100c provides a work area for game control and is used as a work RAM. In this embodiment, an SRAM is connected to the main CPU 100a as an external memory, and at least a part of this external memory is a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, the contents of at least part of the external memory are preserved for a predetermined period of time. In this embodiment, the entire area of the external memory is used as a backup RAM, and even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, all the contents of the external memory are saved for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, the external memory as a backup RAM stores, for example, data used for control related to an internal lottery to be described later, data used for control related to payout of medals, data used for control related to medal payout, and rotation of reels when power is cut off. Also, data used for control related to stop, data used for control related to command input/output, etc. are stored.

The main ROM 100b stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for transitioning the progress of the game. For example, the main ROM 100b stores data constituting a plurality of judgment tables, decision tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the main CPU 100a to make various judgments, decisions, and settings. The main ROM 100b also stores table data and the like that constitute a plurality of command tables used by the main CPU 100a to transmit control signals that are various control commands from the game control board 100. FIG.

The main RAM 100c is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for shifting the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. A DRAM, for example, is used as the main RAM 100c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the contents of stored data. The main CPU 100a incorporates a refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, of which the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the main CPU 100a fetches an instruction from the main CPU 100a. Therefore, the value stored in the refresh register is updated each time one instruction is executed by the main CPU 100a.

The main CPU 100a transmits various commands to the sub CPU 300a. A command sent from the main CPU 100a to the sub CPU 300a is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the sub CPU 300a to the main CPU 100a.

The main CPU 100a receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 100 from an input port. The main CPU 100a then executes basic processing that shifts step by step according to the detected states of various switches input from these input ports.

Further, the main CPU 100a can interrupt the basic processing when an interrupt occurs and execute the interrupt processing. In this embodiment, a main-side timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is executed at regular time intervals (approximately 1.49 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken for the process to be repeated according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process. Between the next timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing, the processing that is always repeated in accordance with the control state will complete at least one cycle.

In addition, the main CPU 100a is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of interrupt processing. interrupt is set. If another interrupt factor occurs while the interrupt process is being executed and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will happen.

In addition, the game control board 100 functions by the main CPU 100a cooperating with the main RAM 100c based on the program stored in the main ROM 100b. , determination means 150, payout control means 160, game state control means 170, command transmission means 180 and the like.

The game control board 100 receives various detection signals from an inserted medal sensor 8a for detecting the insertion of medals into the medal slot 8, the MAXBET button 20, the start lever 9, and the stop buttons 10-12. Based on the signal, the main CPU 100a executes various processes.

The initialization means 110 executes initialization processing in the game control board 100 at the time of turning on the power or at the time of resetting.

The betting means 120 bets medals to be used for games. That is, the bet number is set.

An internal lottery means 130 acquires a random number for internal lottery at the timing when the start lever 9 is operated to start the game, and based on the acquired random number and the type of the current game state, a plurality of types of winning areas. Execute an internal lottery to determine one winning area from among. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to the game state is referred to, and one winning area is determined based on the acquired random number for internal lottery. Note that the operation of the start lever 9 may be referred to as a game start operation, and the combination associated with the winning area determined by the internal lottery may be referred to as the winning combination.

If the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is related to a small winning combination or a replay winning combination, the winning flag is canceled before the start of the next game so as not to carry over to the next game. do. Further, when a winning flag related to RBB (hereinafter sometimes referred to as RBB flag) is set, the RBB flag is carried over until the RBB winning combination is won, and when the RBB winning combination is won, the RBB flag is released. The winning flag set according to the result of the internal lottery is also called a condition device.

The reel control means 140 controls the rotation of the left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel 7 according to the operation of the start lever 9, and corresponds to the rotating left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel 7, respectively. Depending on the operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12, the corresponding left reel 5, middle reel 6 and right reel 7 are stopped.

A stepping motor 200 is connected to the game control board 100 . The reel control means 140 drives the stepping motor 200 based on the rotation start signal of the left reel 5, the middle reel 6 and the right reel 7, which is transmitted according to the operation signal of the start lever 9. In addition, the main CPU 100a drives the stepping motor 200 based on the stop signals of the left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel 7 and the detection signal of the rotational position detection circuit according to the operation signals of the stop buttons 10-12. Stop.

Further, the reel control means 140 stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the stop operation of each of the stop buttons 10 to 12 . Each of the reels 5 to 7 can be rotated by four frames at maximum from the operation timing of the corresponding stop button. In other words, the reel control means 140 puts symbols located within a range of five symbols including the symbol on the activated line L with reference to any symbol displayed at the position of the activated line L at the operation timing of the stop button. Stop the corresponding reel so that it can be displayed.

In the following explanation, a symbol combination composed only of symbols that can be displayed on the activated line L regardless of the operation timing of the stop button is called "PB=1 symbol combination". A symbol combination including symbols that can be displayed on the activated line L according to the timing is called a "symbol combination of PB≠1".

In addition, the reel control means 140 controls the reels to stop the reels so as to preferentially display on the effective line L the symbol combination corresponding to the combination with the largest number of medals to be paid out according to the win flag, and the number of symbol combinations. number priority control for stopping the reels so as to preferentially display on the activated line L the symbol combination corresponding to the combination with the largest number of symbols, and combination priority control for winning the replayed combination and the minor combination with priority over the RBB combination. By any of the above controls, a logic operation for searching for the symbol with the highest attraction priority, and/or a stop control table (not shown) stored in advance in the main ROM, based on which a function corresponding to the winning flag is determined. The symbols with the highest priority among the symbol combinations pertaining to are drawn so as to be displayed on the effective line L, and the symbol combinations associated with the roles other than those corresponding to the winning flags are kicked away so as not to be displayed on the effective line L. , stop the reel corresponding to each stop button.

The determining means 150 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line L. Here, the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line L may simply be called winning.

The payout control means 160, when the payout of medals occurs based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line L (that the winning combination is won), pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. Pay out. A medal payout device 201 is connected to the game control board 100, and the payout control means 160 discharges medals while counting the number of payout medals.

The game state control means 170 refers to the result of the internal lottery and the determination result of the determination means 150, and shifts the game state to one of a plurality of types of game states.

The command transmission means 180 sequentially determines commands related to games accompanying the operations of the betting means 120, the internal lottery means 130, the reel control means 140, the determination means 150, the payout control means 160, the game state control means 170, etc. Commands are sequentially transmitted to the performance control board 300. - 特許庁

In addition, the game control board 100 is provided with a random number generation circuit. The random number generating circuit sequentially increments the count value, loops within a predetermined numerical range, and extracts the count value at a predetermined point in time to obtain a random number. A random number generated by the random number generating circuit of the game control board 100 (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery random number) is used to determine the winning area by the internal lottery means 130, for example, the game profit to be given to the player.

[Production control board 300]
In addition, the effect control board 300, like the game control board 100, has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a sub CPU 300a that is a central processing unit, a sub ROM 300b that stores programs and the like, a sub RAM 300c that functions as a work area, and the like. , based on the command from the game control board 100, especially the effect is transferred. A backup power supply (not shown) is connected to the sub-RAM 300c as well as the main RAM 100c, so that the data is retained without being erased even when the power is turned off.

The sub CPU 300a, like the main CPU 100a, has an interrupt function. When a command is received from the main CPU 100a, the sub CPU 300a generates an interrupt, acquires the command sent from the main CPU 100a, and stores it in a buffer. process. Further, the sub CPU 300a generates an interrupt every time the number of system clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals, and executes sub-side timer interrupt processing.

In addition, unlike the main CPU 100a, the sub CPU 300a interrupts the timer interrupt process even during execution of the command reception interrupt process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command. Even if an interrupt that triggers timer interrupt processing occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt processing is executed with the highest priority.

The sub-RAM 300c provides a work area for controlling various effects such as liquid crystal display, lamp display, and sound output, and is used as a work RAM.

Also, in the effect control board 300, the sub CPU 300a functions by cooperating with the sub RAM 300c based on the program stored in the sub ROM 300b. have a part.

The initialization means 310 executes initialization processing in the effect control board 300 .

The command receiving means 320 receives commands from other control boards such as the game control board 100 and processes the commands.

The effect control means 330 controls the effect according to the game state. A performance switch 22 is connected to the performance control means 330, and a detection signal of the performance switch 22 is inputted. Furthermore, the effect control means 330 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 14, the speaker 15, and the back lamp 25 that illuminates the reels from the back side. It is designed to be driven based on In addition, the effect control means 330, in accordance with the command transmitted from the main CPU100a, to shift the effect state between a plurality of types of effect state (non-AT effect state, AT effect state), the result of the internal lottery and the game section (non-AT effect state) An effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the setting/cancellation of an advantageous section, an advantageous section, and the type of the effect state, and the determined effect is executed by the effect device. Furthermore, the effect control means 330 determines the effect mode according to the game situation, and executes the determined game effect.

Note that the production includes an auxiliary production. In the internal lottery, when a correct winning combination (specific winning combination) and an incorrect winning combination are won in an overlapping winning area, the supplementary performance notifies the correct operation mode of the stop buttons 10 to 12 as a winning condition for the correct winning combination. It is a performance to do. With such an auxiliary effect, the player can easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the correct combination on the pay line. An effect state in which such an assist effect is executed is called AT (assist time). In addition, so-called ART may be used in which AT and RT (replay time) with a high probability of winning a replay combination progress in parallel. In addition, hereinafter, the auxiliary effect may be referred to as a navigation effect.

In addition, below, the notification means managed by board|substrates other than the game control board 100 containing the effect control board 300, such as the liquid crystal display 14 and the speaker 15, may be called other notification means. On the other hand, the notification means managed by the game control board 100, such as the credit indicator 23 and the game auxiliary display 24, may be called main notification means (instruction monitor). Also, the main notification means and the other notification means capable of executing the auxiliary effect may be collectively referred to as the auxiliary effect notification means. The effect state control means causes the auxiliary effect notification means to execute the auxiliary effect in the AT effect state.

[Structure of winning combination and internal lottery table]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the internal lottery table.

The slot machine S is provided with a plurality of types of game states and effect states, and the game states and effect states are changed in accordance with the progress of the game. In the main control board 100, the main ROM 100b stores a plurality of internal lottery tables corresponding to the game states managed and controlled by the game state control means 170. FIG. The internal lottery means 130 extracts the corresponding internal lottery table from the main ROM 100b according to the current set value (indicating the ease of obtaining a game profit in stages) stored in the main RAM 100c and the current game state. Then, based on the extracted internal lottery table, it is determined to which winning area in the internal lottery table the internal lottery random number acquired in response to the operation signal of the start lever 9 corresponds.

Here, the winning area is associated with a winning type (hereinafter also simply referred to as a winning combination). The winning type is composed of a winning combination. The winning combination constituting the winning type includes a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination. The replay combination is a combination that can be played again without the player setting the bet amount when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the activated line L. A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the combination of symbols by displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination of symbols on the activated line L. In addition, the bonus combination is changed to the bonus game state (in this embodiment, the RBB is in operation) managed by the game state control means 170 by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on the activated line L. game state).

Winning hands in the embodiment are provided with winning hands “REP1” to “REP12” as replaying hands. When the replay wins, a replay ("REP" in the drawing) is awarded. In addition, winning combinations “NML1” to “NML61” are provided as small winning combinations. When a small winning combination is won, a prescribed number of medals (1, 3, 15) are provided. Winning combinations “RBB1” to “RBB4” are provided as bonus combinations.

Here, in this embodiment, when the stop buttons 10 to 12 are operated by the player, if the symbols forming the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that can be won are on the activated line L, the reel Stop control is performed by the control means 140 so that the symbol is stopped on the activated line L. Also, when the stop buttons 10-12 are operated, the symbols forming the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that can win a prize are not on the activated line L, but in the direction opposite to the rotating direction of the reels 5-7. If it exists within a range (pull-in range) corresponding to 4 symbols, the number of distant symbols becomes the number of sliding symbols by the reel control means 140, and a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is formed. Stop control is performed so as to stop after maintaining the rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to draw the pattern to be drawn onto the effective line L. - 特許庁In addition, if there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to winning combinations that can be won on the reels 5 to 7, and all of them are within the pull-in range of the reels 5 to 7, any of the symbols is selected according to a predetermined priority. is determined to be drawn onto the effective line L, and stop control is performed so as to stop after maintaining the rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to draw the prioritized pattern onto the effective line L. When the stop buttons 10 to 12 are pressed, if the symbols forming the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination other than the winning combination that can win a prize are on the effective line L, the reel control means 140 A so-called kicking process for preventing the symbol from stopping on the activated line L is also executed in parallel. In addition, as will be described later, when an operation mode (operation order or operation timing) is set as a winning condition for a winning combination included in the winning type, the reel control means 140 controls the winning combination according to the player's operation mode. The symbol combination corresponding to is stopped and shifted so that it can be displayed on the effective line L.

As shown in FIG. 4, the internal lottery table is partitioned into a plurality of winning areas, and the type of winning to be the object of the lottery differs depending on each game state, and the presence or absence of non-winning (losing) differs. In FIG. 4, the specified number (2 or 3) and each game state (normal state (general), RBB internal game state of RBB1 or RBB2 (12), RBB internal game state of RBB3 or RBB4 (34) ), RBB active gaming state (RBB)), the winning area (winning type) assigned to each is indicated by “◎” or “○”, but in reality, an internal lottery corresponding to each of a plurality of gaming states A table is stored in the main ROM 100b. In addition, "◎" indicates that the lottery related to the advantageous section (for example, lottery related to AT control) is an advantageous section lottery winning type, and "○" performs the lottery related to the advantageous section. This indicates that it is an advantageous section lottery non-winning type in which it is impossible to

In the internal lottery table, each compartmentalized winning area is associated with a predetermined number (winning range value), which is a numerical value indicating a winning range, and a winning type. The total number of internal lottery random numbers (65536) is obtained by totaling the numbers set in the winning areas. Therefore, the probability that each winning type is determined is a value obtained by dividing the number associated with the winning area by the total number of internal lottery random numbers. The internal lottery means 130 sequentially acquires numbers from a plurality of winning areas in the internal lottery table in descending order of numbers based on the game state at that time, and subtracts the numbers from the internal lottery random number. When the value after subtraction becomes less than 0, the winning type associated with the winning area at that time is taken as the lottery result of the internal lottery. Also, subtract the set numbers of all winning areas above winning area 1 from the internal lottery random number. result.

Here, the winning combination "RBB" constituting the winning type "RBB" will be supplemented. Predetermined Type 1 Special Accessory RB is an accessory that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability of operating the conditional device related to winning for each specified number. It is activated when the game is played, and can continue to operate until the result of the game is obtained not more than 12 times. Here, the conditional device is a device whose operation is a necessary condition for displaying a combination of symbols related to winning a prize, replaying, and the operation of the accessory or the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. It means a win flag, which is activated when a lottery is won by an electronic computer held onboard. And the role product continuous operating device (winning role "RBB") related to the first type special role product constituting the winning type "RBB" is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special role product RB. It is activated when a specific combination of symbols is displayed, and ends when it is determined in advance.

According to the internal lottery table of FIG. 4, for example, the winning area 0 is associated with the winning type "non-winning (losing)", and if such a winning type is won, the symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination will be determined. It is not displayed on the activated line L, and medals are not paid out. However, when the RBB internal winning flag is carried over to the next game, it is possible to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" on the activated line L by winning the winning type "loss".

Also, the winning area 1 is associated with the winning type "JAC" in which the winning combinations "NML1" to "NML61" are overlapped.

In addition, in the winning areas 2 to 25, there are correct hands with 15 payouts (winning hands "NML30" to "NML57") and wrong hands with one payout number (winning hands "NML1" to "NML29"). ) are included in duplicates (winning types "batting order bell 123 blue A, B", "batting order bell 123 red A, B", "batting order bell 132 blue A, B", "batting order bell 132 red A, B", "batting order bell 213 blue A, B", "batting order bell 213 red A, B", "batting order bell 231 blue A, B", "batting order bell 231 red A, B", "batting order bell 312 blue A, B", "batting order bell 312 red A, B", "batting order bell 321 blue A, B", and "batting order bell 321 red A, B") are associated with each other.

The winning area 26 is associated with the winning type "common bell" including overlapping winning combinations "NML23", "NML24" and "NML30". In addition, the winning area 27 is associated with the winning type “common 1 card” in which the winning combinations “NML1” to “NML29” are overlapped. Also, the winning area 28 is associated with the winning type "watermelon" in which the winning combinations "NML58" to "NML61" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 29 is associated with a winning type "chance A" in which winning combinations "NML25" to "NML29", "NML56", and "NML57" are overlapped. In addition, in the winning area 30, there is a winning type "chance B" in which winning combinations "NML11", "NML12", "NML14", "NML16", "NML19" to "NML24" and "NML55" are overlapped. are mapped.

In addition, the winning area 31 is associated with the winning type "Normal Rep A" in which the winning combinations "REP5" to "REP9" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 32 is associated with the winning type "normal reply B" in which the winning combinations "REP1," "REP5" to "REP9" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 33 is associated with the winning type “fake riff” in which the winning combinations “REP5” to “REP10” are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 34 is associated with the winning type "XD7 matching reply" in which the winning combinations "REP5" to "REP9" and "REP12" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 35 is associated with the winning type "C-matched description" in which the winning combinations "REP5" to "REP11" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 36 is associated with the winning type “weak cherry rip” in which the winning combinations “REP1” and “REP2” are included in duplicate. In addition, the winning area 37 is associated with the winning type “strong cherry-lip” in which the winning combinations “REP3” and “REP4” are included in duplicate.

Also, the winning area 38 is associated with the winning type "RBB1" including the winning combination "RBB1". Also, the winning area 39 is associated with the winning type "RBB2" including the winning combination "RBB2". Also, the winning area 40 is associated with the winning type "RBB3" including the winning combination "RBB3". Also, the winning area 41 is associated with the winning type "RBB4" including the winning combination "RBB4".

Then, when a winning type in which a plurality of winning hands are overlapped is won, a prize-winning condition, such as a stop The order in which the buttons 10 to 12 are operated is set.

For example, in the non-inside game state, the winning type "Battering order Bell 123 Blue A" in the winning area 1 is won, and the correct operation mode (Battering order 1) and the symbol "Blue 7" stops on the activated line L. When performed, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "NML54", which is the correct combination with the payout number of 15, is preferentially displayed on the activated line L. - 特許庁Also, if an operation is performed according to the batting order 1, but the symbol "Blue 7" does not stop on the effective line L, or if an operation according to the batting order 2 to 4 is performed, the number of payouts is 1. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that is an incorrect combination of 1 is preferentially displayed on the activated line L, and when the operation of the batting order 5, 6 is performed, the number of payouts is 1. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that is the incorrect combination is preferentially displayed on the activated line L with a probability of 1/2.

It should be noted that the winning probabilities (numbers) of each winning type in the winning areas 2 to 25 are set to be equal. Since the player usually cannot know which type of winning has been won, by providing the winning areas 2 to 25 as described above, it is made difficult for the correct combination to win. Further, as described above, even if the stop buttons 10 to 12 are operated in the batting order in which the correct hand is preferentially displayed, the selection of red 7 or blue 7 occurs, so the symbol combination corresponding to the correct hand is not always effective. Since it is not always displayed on the line L, depending on the operation mode, there is a possibility that a missing item may occur (PB≠1). Further, as described above, even if the stop buttons 10 to 12 are operated in the batting order in which the incorrect combination is preferentially displayed, the symbol combination corresponding to the incorrect combination is not necessarily displayed on the activated line L. Since there is no limit, depending on the operation mode, there is a possibility that a failure may occur (PB≠1).

[About the game section]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the main CPU 100a can shift the game section to either a non-advantageous section or an advantageous section.

The non-advantageous interval is a game interval in which no instruction notification is performed, and after the advantageous interval ends, the next game (in other words, game) is started (in other words, transitioned). After that, the non-advantageous section ends in the game in which the advantageous section transition area (in this embodiment, all areas) is won in the internal lottery. In the non-advantageous section, the advantageous section display 13b is always controlled to be turned off.

The advantageous section is a game section in which an instruction notification may be performed, and is a game section more advantageous to the player than a non-advantageous section in which the instruction notification may be performed. As for the advantageous section, when the advantageous section transition area is won in the game of the non-advantageous section, it is determined that the transition to the advantageous section is to be made, and the next game is started. After that, when the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met, the process ends. The main CPU 100a makes it possible to recognize that the advantageous section is in progress by turning on the advantageous section indicator 13b at the start of the advantageous section. After that, when the advantageous interval ends, the main CPU 100a turns off the advantageous interval display 13b and ends the interval display.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a lights up the advantageous interval indicator 13b at the start of the game in which the advantageous interval starts, thereby starting notification that the advantageous interval is being controlled. After the start of the section, when the instruction notification is first performed and the payout rate of medals (the number of medals paid out/the number of bets) can exceed 100%, the advantageous section indicator 13b is turned on at the start of the game to control the advantageous section. It is good also as a structure which starts alerting|reporting that it is carried out.

In the advantageous section, when a predetermined notification condition is established (in this embodiment, the vehicle is controlled to the AT state, which will be described later, and the navigation target area is won in an internal lottery), it is possible to perform an instruction notification. , and the operation modes of the stop buttons 10 to 12 that are advantageous to the player are reported.

The conditions for ending the advantageous section include the ending condition 1, which is satisfied when the number of games completed in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the upper limit number of games (3000 games in this embodiment), and the net increase of medals in the advantageous section. Termination condition 2, which is satisfied when the number of sheets exceeds the upper limit number (2400 sheets in this embodiment), and termination condition, which satisfies a predetermined arbitrary condition (in this embodiment, the AT state termination condition is satisfied). 3 is included, and the advantageous section is terminated when at least one of the termination conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied.

In this embodiment, when the game section is controlled to be a non-advantageous section, the advantageous section transition area is won by internal lottery, so that the game section is shifted to the advantageous section. When controlled to a non-advantageous section, by winning the advantageous section transition area in the internal lottery, an advantageous section transition lottery is performed, and by winning in the advantageous section transition lottery, the game section is changed to the advantageous section. A configuration for migration may also be used.

[Regarding the flow from the non-advantageous section to the AT state]
Next, the flow until the main CPU 100a shifts from the non-advantageous section to the AT state will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, in a game played in a non-advantageous interval, when the advantageous interval transition area (in this embodiment, all areas) is won in an internal lottery, the main CPU 100a moves to the advantageous interval from the next game. migrate. In the advantageous section, it is possible to control a plurality of game states including a normal state, a CZ (chance zone) state, an AT preparation state, and an AT state.

In the AT state, when the navigation target area (in this embodiment, the batting order bell) is won, the main CPU 100a gives an instruction notification with the instruction information display 13a, and the sub CPU 300a displays instruction information for the correct batting order (referred to as an auxiliary effect). ) is executed on the liquid crystal display 14 . The AT state is a state in which instruction notification and auxiliary performance are performed, and is the most advantageous state for the player in the advantageous section.

In the normal state, an instruction may be notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the percentage of decisions to shift to the AT state in the AT lottery is low, which is the most disadvantageous state for the player in the advantageous section.

In the CZ state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an instruction may be notified, and the rate of determination to shift to the AT state in the AT lottery is higher than in the normal state, and is a state more advantageous to the player than in the normal state. is.

In the AT lottery, it is also determined whether or not to shift to the AT state, and the number of AT sets (for example, 1 set=40 games) when shifting to the AT state. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the AT state is the number of games managed. However, the number of medals may be managed based on the number of medals paid out or the number of net increases, or the number of times an instruction has been given may be managed.

Further, in this embodiment, the main CPU 100a is configured to give a penalty in the game when the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation is performed without following the instruction notification. The content of the penalty is that the AT lottery will not be conducted.

When shifting to the advantageous section, the main CPU 100a first shifts to the normal state. The main CPU 100a counts the number of times the specific winning area is won in the internal lottery in a state other than the CZ state during the advantageous section.

Then, in the normal state, the main CPU 100a, when the AT lottery object area is won in the internal lottery, or when the number of times of winning in the specific winning area reaches a specified number of times (for example, any one of 1 to 20 times), the AT Run a lottery. In addition, when the AT lottery is executed, the main CPU 100a may shift to an indication period over a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games). Whether or not to shift to the sign period is determined when the AT lottery is executed. In the precursor period, the sub CPU 300a executes the precursor effect. Then, it is notified whether or not the AT lottery is won in the final game of the sign period. When winning the AT lottery, the main CPU 100a shifts to the AT preparation state after the sign period. Also, if the player wins the AT lottery but does not shift to the sign period, the player is shifted to the AT preparation state from the next game.

Further, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not to shift to the CZ state from the normal state by a CZ shift lottery. Then, when the CZ shift lottery is won in the normal state, the main CPU 100a terminates the normal state and shifts to the CZ state after a premonitory period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games).

In the CZ state, the main CPU 100a executes the AT lottery when winning the AT lottery target area. In the CZ state, the number of wins in the specific winning area is not counted, so the AT lottery is performed only when the AT lottery target area is won. Note that an AT lottery is also performed when winning in the specific winning area.

Then, the main CPU 100a executes the AT lottery, and, in the same manner as described above, informs whether or not the AT lottery is won in the final game of the precursor period when the game is shifted to the precursor period. Then, when the AT lottery is won, the main CPU 100a shifts to the AT preparation state after the sign period. Also, if the player wins the AT lottery but does not shift to the sign period, the player is shifted to the AT preparation state from the next game.

After starting the CZ state, the main CPU 100a terminates the CZ state and shifts to the normal state when the prescribed number of games (10 games in this embodiment) has passed without winning the AT lottery.

The main CPU 100a, in the AT preparation state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a predetermined winning area is won, when a so-called pseudo-game occurs and symbols are displayed, when a predetermined number of games has passed, etc.) Make the transition to the AT state. In the AT preparation state, the degree of advantage of the AT state, such as the number of subsequent AT state games and the continuation rate, is determined.

Then, the main CPU 100a performs an addition lottery to decide whether or not to add the number of sets (in other words, the number of games) of the AT state when the number of winning times of the specific winning area reaches the specified number of times during the AT state. Further, when an additional lottery is performed, the main CPU 100a interrupts the counting of the number of games in the AT state and shifts to the premonitory period over a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games). In the precursor period, the sub CPU 300a executes the precursor effect. Then, it is notified whether or not the player wins the extra lottery in the final game of the omen effect.

Further, the main CPU 100a shifts to the end period of one game after the end of one set of AT state. During the end period, the sub CPU 300a executes the end effect and notifies the number of winning coins in the AT state. Then, the main CPU 100a shifts to the AT state again from the next game in the end period when the number of AT sets remains, and terminates the AT state when the number of AT sets does not remain.

After the AT state ends, the main CPU 100a ends the advantageous section and shifts to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the main CPU 100a may continue the advantageous interval without terminating the advantageous interval and shift to the normal state or the CZ state.

It should be noted that the number of wins in the specific winning area is reset when the advantageous section shifts to the non-advantageous section. In addition, the specified number of times is determined by lottery when the number of wins in the specific winning area reaches the specified number of times, or when the non-advantageous section shifts to the advantageous section.

[Main processing of game control board 100]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 100a. Here, first, the outline of one game after initialization will be described along with the main processing of the main CPU 100a, and then the details of each processing will be described. Also, here, the processing related to the features of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the configuration unrelated to the features of the present embodiment will be omitted. Also, although detailed explanation is omitted, when each process is executed, the switches (MAXBET button 20a, 1BET button 20b, start lever 9, stop buttons 10 to 12) used in each process are effective at the start of the process. and invalidated at the end of processing.

In the main process, after executing the initialization process (S100), the main CPU 100a performs a betting process (S200), a lottery process (S300), a specific area win count process (S300a), a reel rotation process (S400), a reel A stop process (S500), a determination process (S600), a payout process (S700), and a game end process (S800) are sequentially executed, and when the game end process (S800) ends, the betting process (S200) is performed again.

(Step S100)
In the initialization process in step S100, the main CPU 100a turns on the power of the slot machine S via the power switch, and when the power is turned on, the initialization process is executed in preparation for the start of the game. The main CPU 100a generates backup data at any time while the power is on, and holds the backup data in the main RAM 100c. Therefore, even if an unexpected power failure occurs, the backup data held can be used in this initialization process to restore the state before the power failure. For example, even if an unexpected power failure occurs while the reels 5 to 7 are rotating, the reels 5 to 7 are started to rotate again after the recovery operation. Therefore, in the initialization process, basically the main RAM 100c is not initialized (RAM cleared).

(Step S200)
In the betting process in step S200, the main CPU 100a sets the number of bets by betting medals by operating the MAX bet button 20 or inserting medals into the medal slot 8 by the player. Further, the main CPU 100 a generates an input command indicating that the number of bets has been set, and transmits the generated input command to the effect control board 300 .

(Step S300)
In the lottery process in step S300, the main CPU 100a validates the game start operation for the start lever 9, and shifts to the state of waiting for the operation of the start lever 9. FIG. Here, the main CPU 100a acquires an internal lottery random number of 1 at the time when the start lever 9 is operated according to the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. Then, the main CPU 100a determines one internal lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state from the internal lottery tables shown in FIG. , and the winning type or non-winning of the determined winning area is determined as a lottery result.

In addition, after the lottery result is determined according to the operation of the start lever 9, the main CPU 100a generates an internal lottery command including the lottery result of the internal lottery (winning type or not winning) and information about the game state. The received internal lottery command is transmitted to the performance control board 300. - 特許庁

(Step S900)
In step S900, the main CPU 100a counts the number of winning times in the specific winning area (Chance A and Chance B in this embodiment) by internal lottery.

(Step S400)
In the reel rotation process in step S400, the main CPU 100a drives the stepping motor 200 to rotate the left reel 5, middle reel 6, and right reel 7 when the start lever 9 is operated. In this reel rotation process, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of rotation of the left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel 7 in the previous game (wait), the left reel in the game 5. The rotation of the middle reel 6 and the right reel 7 is started, and when the left reel 5, the middle reel 6 and the right reel 7 all rotate at a constant speed, the process moves to step S500.

(Step S500)
In the reel stop processing in step S500, the main CPU 100a activates the stop buttons 10 to 12, and when receiving the operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12 by the player, the left reel 5, the middle reel 6, and the right reel corresponding to the operation. 7 to stop transition.

Further, when any one of the stop buttons 10 to 12 is operated, the main CPU 100a outputs a stop command (first stop command, second stop command, third stop command) indicating information of the operated stop button 10 to 12. ) is generated for each operation, and the generated stop commands are sequentially transmitted to the effect control board 300 .

(Step S600)
In the determination process in step S600, the main CPU 100a determines which predetermined combination the symbol combination displayed on the activated line L corresponds to, and changes the game state according to the symbol combination, and makes a request at the time of replay. performs various processing. Further, the main CPU 100 a generates a winning command indicating the symbol combination displayed on the activated line L, and transmits the generated winning command to the effect control board 300 .

(Step S700)
In the payout process in step S700, the main CPU 100a, based on the determination result in step S600, for example, when the symbol combination corresponding to the minor win is displayed on the activated line L, executes the medal payout process corresponding to the minor win. Execute. Further, when the medal payout process is performed, the main CPU 100 a generates a payout command indicating that the payout process has been performed, and transmits the generated payout command to the effect control board 300 .

(Step S800)
In the game end processing in step S800, the main CPU 100a executes processing for setting the gaming state in preparation for the next game. For example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a replay combination is displayed on the activated line L, processing for betting the next game is automatically executed. Further, the main CPU 100a executes processing for shifting the gaming state from the normal state to the inside of the RBB when the RBB is won in the normal state. Further, the main CPU 100a executes processing for shifting the game state from inside the RBB to the RBB operation when the RBB wins inside the RBB. Further, when the predetermined number of medals is paid out in the RBB operation, the main CPU 100a executes processing for shifting the game state from the RBB operation to the normal state. In this manner, the main CPU 100a performs various processes corresponding to the symbol combinations displayed on the activated line L, and ends the game. The main CPU 100a sets the advantageous section and the non-advantageous section in the game end processing.

(Specific Area Winning Frequency Count Processing S900)
FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the process of counting the number of wins in the specific area in step S900. Here, the processing related to the features of this embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the configuration unrelated to the features of this embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S9000)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific winning area has been won in the internal lottery. If the specific winning area is not won, the process is terminated. If the specific winning area is won, the process proceeds to step S9002. If it is in the CZ state, the process ends.

(Step S9002)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the gaming state is the CZ state. If not in the CZ state, the process proceeds to step S9004. If it is in the CZ state, the process ends.

(Step S9004)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the game situation is a specific situation. The specific situation is, for example, a situation of a non-advantageous section, a situation of an indication period, or a situation of an end period of the AT state and a situation where the AT state does not continue after the end period. In the case of a specific situation, the process is terminated. If the situation is not specific, the process advances to step S9006.

(Step S9006)
The main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the count value of the winning number counter that counts the number of winning times in the specific winning area, and proceeds to step S9008.

(Step S9008)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the count value of the number-of-wins counter has become zero. If the count value is not 0, the process ends. If the count value is 0, the process proceeds to step S9010.

(Step S9010)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not it is in the AT state. If it is in the AT state, the process advances to step S9012. If not in the AT state, the process proceeds to step S9014.

(Step S9012)
The main CPU 100a executes an addition lottery to determine whether or not to increase the number of sets in the AT state. In the addition lottery, the number of sets to be added is also determined at the same time.

(Step S9014)
The main CPU 100a executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state.

(Step S9016)
The main CPU 100a executes a specified number of times determination lottery to determine one of a plurality of types of times as the specified number of times. For example, in the specified number of times determination lottery, it is determined to be 20 times, 8 times, or 4 times. When the lottery for determining the prescribed number of times is completed, the process proceeds to step 9018 .

(Step S9018)
The main CPU 100a sets the specified number of times determined by the specified number of times determination lottery in the winning number counter, and terminates the process.

[Sub-processing of production control board 300]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing sub-processing of the effect control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S1100)
When the power of the slot machine S is turned on via the power switch and the power is turned on, the sub CPU 300a executes an initialization process in preparation for the start of the game. The sub CPU 300a generates backup data as needed while the power is on, and holds the backup data in the sub RAM 300c.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 300a determines whether or not it has received a command from the main CPU 100a. As a result, if the command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1300, and if the command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1400.

(Step S1300)
If it is determined in step S1200 that a command has been received, the sub CPU 300a analyzes the content of the received command and executes various processes based on the received command.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 300a analyzes the detection signal of the effect switch 22 and performs various processes based on the analysis results.

(Step S1800)
The sub CPU 300a executes specific area win count display control processing. In the specific area winning frequency display control process, the sub CPU 300a displays the number of times the specific winning area has been won in the internal lottery on the liquid crystal display 14 based on the command received from the main CPU 100a, and performs processing to update the number of times. Execute. Note that the sub CPU 300a does not perform the update display when the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation is performed in the game in which the instruction notification is performed, and does not perform the update display in the CZ state. Update display is performed in other than. In a specific situation, the main CPU 100a does not count (see step S9004 in FIG. 7), but the sub CPU 300a updates the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 even in a specific situation.

(Step S1900)
The sub CPU 300a executes roulette effect control processing. In the roulette effect control process, the sub CPU 300a displays a plurality of option images based on a command received from the main CPU 100a, and executes a roulette effect that specifies any one of the option images as a selection result. In the present embodiment, the roulette effect is a suggestion of the current game state (for example, a suggestion of staying in a high-probability state of a rare role, a suggestion of developing into a continuous effect (opportunity → good opportunity → development), etc. ), the degree of expectation for benefits (for example, CZ, bonus, AT, etc.) due to the winning combination, and the suggestion of a change in the game state in the advantageous section. For example, it is performed to suggest a transition from the normal state to the CZ state. When executing the roulette effect, the sub CPU 300a sets effect data for the roulette effect, and performs processing for executing the effect in step S2100 based on the set effect data.

(Step S2100)
The sub CPU 300a refers to the execution information (timetable) of various effects whose execution has been determined, performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the timetable, and performs the time schedule management process. Repeat process. In this process, the display image of the liquid crystal display 14 is inserted or switched, and various commands are transmitted to each device. As a result, various effects are executed.

[Regarding the number of wins counted in a specific winning area and the number of wins displayed]
Next, the counting of the number of winning times of the specific winning area by the main CPU 100a and the display of the number of winning times of the specific winning area on the liquid crystal display 14 by the sub CPU 300a will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the description will start from the state where the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a is "0" and the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display is "0". Note that, in this embodiment, the count number that has not reached the specified number of times is carried over, except when the advantageous section shifts to the non-advantageous section. Further, in this embodiment, the specified number of times is indicated by the liquid crystal display 14 (see FIG. 10).

As shown in FIG. 9, when the specific winning area is won in the non-advantageous section (specific situation), the main CPU 100a does not count. However, when the left first stop operation is performed in the non-advantageous section, the sub CPU 300a updates the win count display on the liquid crystal display 14. FIG. Therefore, the number of wins counted by the main CPU 100a remains "0", and the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 does not reach the upper limit of the specified number of times (20 in this example). It is updated to "1" times.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a imparts a penalty (non-implementation of the AT lottery) when the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation is performed. When the stop operation is performed, the main CPU 100a does not count, and the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 is not updated.

Next, assume that the non-advantageous section transitions to the normal state of the advantageous section. At this time, the winning number display on the liquid crystal display 14 is carried over. Then, when winning in the specific winning area in the normal state, the main CPU 100a counts the number of winnings, and the sub CPU 300a updates the number of winnings displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. FIG.

Therefore, for example, the number of wins counted by the main CPU 100a becomes "1", and the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 does not reach the upper limit of the specified number of times, so the display of the number of wins is updated to "2". Become. After that, in the normal state, counting is continued while the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 is one more than the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a.

Then, assume that the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a in the normal state reaches a specified number of times (eight times in the example in the figure), the AT lottery is performed, and the transition to the precursor period occurs. At this time, the specified number of times is determined again, the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a becomes "0", and the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 also returns to "0".

During the omen period, the AT lottery is not performed even if the number of winning times in the specific winning area reaches the specified number of times. Therefore, even if the specific winning area is won again after the specific winning area has been won a specified number of times (for example, 4 times) during the omen period (in other words, during the omen effect), the main CPU 100a does not count. do not have.

However, if the display of the number of wins on the liquid crystal display 14 has not reached the upper limit of the specified number of times, the sub CPU 300a updates the display of the number of wins even after reaching the specified number of times. Therefore, for example, after the count value by the main CPU 100a reaches "4", the count value remains "4" during the execution period of the portent effect. On the other hand, the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 continues to be updated and becomes "5".

Note that, in this embodiment, when the number of wins in the specific winning area reaches a specified number of times during the omen period, an icon "opportunity" indicating that the specified number of times has been reached is displayed. In addition, when the icon "opportunity" is displayed, the probability of winning the AT lottery or the additional lottery increases.

Next, assume that the state transitions to the AT state after the precursor period. Then, when the number of wins in the specific winning area reaches the prescribed number during the sign period, when the specific winning area is won in the AT state, a lottery for adding the number of sets in the AT state is executed. Further, when the number of wins in the specific winning area reaches the prescribed number during the omen period, the prescribed number of times is determined again, the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a becomes "0", and the number of wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. also returns to "0 times".

In addition, when it does not shift to the AT state after the precursor period (that is, when the AT lottery is not won), and if the specified number of times is reached during the precursor period, when the specific winning area is won again An AT lottery will be held on

Then, when winning in the specific winning area in the AT state, the main CPU 100a counts, and the sub CPU 300a updates the number of winnings displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. FIG. Therefore, for example, when the count value by the main CPU 100a becomes "4", the winning count display on the liquid crystal display 14 also becomes "4".

Next, when the AT state ends, the next game shifts to the end period of the AT state. In the end period of the AT state, if the AT does not continue, the main CPU 100a does not count even if the specific winning area is won. However, if the display of the number of wins on the liquid crystal display 14 has not reached the upper limit of the specified number of times, the sub CPU 300a updates the display of the number of wins even after reaching the specified number of times.

Therefore, for example, when the number of counts by the main CPU 100a is "4" in the AT state, the number of counts remains "4". On the other hand, since the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 has not reached the upper limit of the prescribed number of times, the prescribed number of times is updated to "5".

Next, when the AT ends and the normal state is restored while the advantageous section continues, the count number is carried over. Assume that the normal state is changed to the CZ state. In the CZ state, since the AT lottery is not executed due to the number of winnings in the specific winning area reaching the specified number of times, the main CPU 100a does not count, and the sub CPU 300a updates the number of winnings displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. do not have. In this way, the display of the number of wins is not updated in the interval in which the number of wins of the specific winning area is not counted, so that the player can be prevented from feeling a sense of incongruity.

In this embodiment, the number of wins counted by the main CPU 100a does not reach the specified number, but the "opportunity" icon is displayed even when the number of wins displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 reaches the specified number. In this case, when the number of times counted by the main CPU 100a reaches the specified number of times, the AT lottery or the additional lottery is performed.

Then, when the CZ state is shifted to the normal state or the AT state, the same processing as described above is performed.

As described above, in the case where the main CPU 100a does not count when a specific winning area is won in a specific situation, the game will not be played if the winning count display on the liquid crystal display 14 is not updated even though the specific winning area has been won. It makes people feel uncomfortable. However, in this embodiment, the display of the number of wins on the liquid crystal display 14 can be updated even in a specific situation, so that the player's discomfort can be eliminated.

[Concrete example of winning number display for specific winning area]
Next, a specific example of winning times display for the specific winning area will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the effect screen shown in FIG. 10 transitions in the order of (a)→(b)→(c)→(d)→(e)→(f)→(g)→(h). In FIG. 10, the next game after the game in which the specific winning area has been won a specified number of times is described as an example. A similar effect is executed in the final game of the omen period.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 14, a winning number display 200 indicating the number of times the specific winning area has been won and a specified number suggesting display 201 indicating the specified number of times are displayed. The number-of-wins display 200 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the display 201 suggesting the number of winnings. Winning count display 200 is displayed by numbers. The prescribed number of times suggestion display 201 suggests the prescribed number of times by color. Specifically, if it is blue, the specified number of times is 1 to 20, if it is green, the specified number of times is 1 to 8, and if it is purple, the specified number of times is 1 to 8. It suggests that it is anywhere from 1 to 4 times.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d), it is assumed that the specific winning area is won by internal lottery, and the number of winning times in the specific area reaches the prescribed number of times (4 times in the example in the figure).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(e), in the next game, when the start lever 9 is operated, the reels 5 to 7 rotate and the effect image ( "Chance!" in the figure) is displayed. In this embodiment, the privilege is execution of an AT lottery or an additional lottery. Then, after the reels 5 to 7 rotate at a constant speed, the progress of the game is delayed, and a so-called freeze state occurs. At this time, the main CPU 100a executes a simulated game by allowing the operation of the stop buttons 10 to 12 to be accepted as an operation not involved in the progress of the game.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10(f)-(g), when the stop buttons 10-12 are operated during the freeze state, the main CPU 100a temporarily stops the reels 5-7. When the reels 5 to 7 are temporarily stopped, the reels 5 to 7 vibrate slightly. In this example, symbol combinations (in this example, strong cherry lips) suggesting that it is advantageous for the player when the reels 5 to 7 are temporarily stopped are aligned on the activated line L. In this way, the combination of symbols can suggest that a privilege will be given, so that the player can be attracted to the combination of symbols, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the effect when the specific winning area is won may be different from the above example. For example, a character image is configured to be selectable, and a certain performance action indicating that the selected character image has won the specific winning area is repeatedly performed. In addition, a character indicating that the player has won the specific winning area is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the lower left area) of the display area 14a of the liquid crystal display 14, and the character is configured to repeatedly perform a certain performance operation. . Then, when the character is changed to a different character, the effect action by the character is terminated, but the effect action by the character is continued.

[Specific example of roulette effect]
Next, a specific example of the roulette effect will be described with reference to FIG. The roulette effect may be executed, for example, when a lottery for transition to the CZ state is executed in the normal state. Then, the roulette effect suggests that the game state will shift from the normal state to the CZ state. The roulette effect is, for example, effect pattern A (a pattern that transitions in the order of (a1) → (b1) → (c1) in Fig. 11) and effect pattern B (the pattern that transitions in the order of (a2) → (b2) → (c2) in Fig. 11 ). pattern). Then, the degree of expectation for the CZ state is higher in the effect pattern B than in the effect pattern A.

First, the roulette effect of effect pattern A will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(a1), when the roulette effect of effect pattern A is executed, when the start lever 9 is operated after setting the number of bets, six types of option images 400a to 400f are selected as a combination of option images. is displayed. In the effect pattern A, a blue background is displayed as the background of the effect image in the roulette effect.

Each option image 400a to 400f includes a design portion including a circular shape portion (pedestal portion) and a color portion inside the pedestal portion, and a pattern portion formed in the design portion. These six types of option images have a circular shape portion in common, but have different colors and different pattern portions.

Further, the option images 400b to 400f include characters (“Development”, “Dance”, “Opportunity”, “Fever”, and “Fixed”) as their design portions, and the option image 400a does not include characters as their design portion. The option image 400a includes a predetermined pattern ("dice") as a pattern portion, and is treated as a so-called "blank". The number of colors used for the entire option image 400a is smaller than the number of colors used for the entire option images 400b to 400f. In this way, a plurality of types of option images can be created by changing the presence or absence of characters and the number of colors, so it is possible to improve the efficiency of creating effect data.

When the degree of expectation that the gaming state changes to the CZ state is compared in terms of the symbols, the order of "fixed", "hot", "opportunity", "performance", "development", and "blank" is lower. That is, "definite" is the highest and "blank" is the lowest. In this embodiment, an image is displayed in which the character image 401 is surrounded by the option images 400a to 400f. In this way, the color is different in accordance with the character part of the pattern, and thus option images with different expectations can be created, so that the production efficiency of the effect data can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 11(a2), after the combination of option images is displayed when the start lever 9 is operated, the option images 400a to 400f rotate counterclockwise. A variable display is performed. At this time, the option images 400a to 400f start to rotate at a low speed and are highly visible, but when the rotation speed gradually increases to a high speed, the visibility is low, and the pattern portion is low. visibility is reduced. Then, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, the variable display of the option images 400a to 400f is continued.

As shown in FIG. 11(a3), when the third stop operation is performed, the option image selected as the selection result from among the six types of option images 400a to 400f displayed when the start lever 9 was operated is displayed. The specified image is displayed.

Then, the option image specified as the selection result is displayed larger than when the start lever 9 is operated. In the example of FIG. 11(a3), along with the effect action when the third stop operation is performed, the character image 401 moved by the effect action is enlarged and displayed, and the option image 400d is also enlarged and displayed. Thus, it is specified that the option image 400d has been selected.

Further, when the start lever 9 is operated, the decorative portion bordering the pattern portions of the option images 400a to 400f is not added, but the pattern portion of the selected option image is added with the decorative portion. In the example of FIG. 11(a3), a decorative portion 402 is added to the "opportunity" pattern portion of the option image 400d. Thereby, the option image specified as the selection result can be effectively emphasized. An effect image that emphasizes the option image is also displayed.

Next, the roulette effect of effect pattern B will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(b1), when the roulette effect of effect pattern B is executed, six option images 400e are displayed as a combination of option images when the start lever 9 is operated after setting the number of bets. . That is, all the same option images 400e are displayed. Further, in the effect pattern B, the background of the option image is displayed with a red color as the base color. In this example, the option images 400a to 400f displayed when the start lever 9 is operated in the production pattern A and the option image 400d displayed when the start lever 9 is operated in the production pattern B are At least the shape portion is circular and common. In this way, the production pattern A and the production pattern B can create a plurality of types of option images while sharing the shape portion, so that the production efficiency of the production data can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 11(b2), when the start lever 9 is operated, after the combination of the option images is displayed, the option image 400e is rotated counterclockwise, whereby the option image 400e is variably displayed. . At this time, since the option image 400e is displayed as rotating at high speed, the visibility of the pattern portion of the option image 400e is reduced. Then, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, the variable display of the option images is continued.

As shown in FIG. 11B3, when the third stop operation is performed, an image specifying the option image selected as the selection result from among the six option images 400e displayed when the start lever 9 was operated. is displayed.

Then, the option image specified as the selection result is displayed larger than when the start lever 9 is operated. In the example of FIG. 11(b3), along with the effect action when the third stop operation is performed, the character image 401 moved by the effect action is enlarged and displayed, and the option image 400d is also enlarged and displayed. Thus, it is specified that the option image 400d has been selected. In this way, the selection result can be specified without changing the effect data other than the size of the option image, so the effect data creation efficiency can be improved. Also, since the selection result is emphasized, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

Further, when the start lever 9 is operated, the decorative portion bordering the pattern portion of the option image 400e is not added, but the pattern portion of the selected option image is added with the decorative portion. In the example of FIG. 11(b3), a decorative portion 402 is added to the "hot heat" pattern portion of the option image 400e. Thereby, the option image specified as the selection result can be effectively emphasized. An effect image that emphasizes the option image is also displayed.

In this embodiment, when the effect pattern A and the effect pattern B are compared, when the start lever 9 is operated, the option images (FIGS. 11(a1) and 11(b1)) are displayed. 11(a2) and 11(b2)) through the selection result (FIGS. 11(a3) and 11(b3)). Also in the frame, the position coordinates (that is, parameter information) in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 14 of the option images forming effect pattern A and the option images forming effect pattern B are the same, and effect pattern A is formed. The vertical and horizontal sizes (that is, parameter information) of the option image and the option image forming effect pattern B are also set to be the same.

As described above, since the performance pattern A and the performance pattern B have the same parameter information for image display, it is possible to create a plurality of types of performance patterns only by changing the pattern part. Therefore, it is possible to increase efficiency in creating effect data.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the effect pattern A and the effect pattern B are provided as effect patterns for the roulette effect has been described. . For example, a production pattern C, which has a higher degree of expectation than the production pattern A and the production pattern B, is provided. In this production pattern C, the background color is based on rainbow, and the option image also has a high percentage of "confirmation" with a high degree of expectation. can be given as an example.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of executing a roulette effect suggesting that the game state shifts to the CZ state has been described. , the result of the AT lottery, etc., may be performed to suggest different contents from the above embodiment.

(Other variations)
In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits has been described as an example, but without being limited to this, for example, a pachinko gaming machine in which games are played using game balls, a pachinko The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using game balls used in the gaming machine, or a complete credit type slot machine in which the number of bets is set using only credits. , it is possible to realize the invention according to each claim. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one that uses only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. Values may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and when a prize is won, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be played. The slot machine of the present invention also includes a slot machine that can pay out any utility value.

In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits has been described as an example. It is possible to implement the claimed invention.

S slot machine 5-7 reels 10-12 stop button 100 game control board 100a main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c Main RAM
300 effect control board 300a sub CPU
300b sub-ROM
300c sub-RAM

Claims (1)

display means capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a display control means capable of controlling image display by the display means;
and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The predetermined effect includes a first effect part in which a plurality of option images are displayed, and a second effect part in which, after the first effect part, any one of the option images is displayed as a selection result in a identifiable manner. including
the combination of the plurality of option images displayed in the first effect part includes a first combination and a second combination;
the display means when the plurality of option images are displayed in the first combination in the first production part and when the plurality of option images are displayed in the second combination in the first production part; A gaming machine characterized in that parameter information in a specific display frame of an option image by means of is similar information.

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