JP4671217B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which effects such as display of effect images are performed as the game progresses.

In conventional slot machines, there are cases where effects such as display of images and generation of sound effects are performed as the game progresses (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-290596 A

  As described above, in the conventional slot machine, effects such as image display are performed as the game progresses. In the game in the slot machine, a unit game in which a plurality of reels stop after a start switch is operated by a player can be performed a plurality of times. For this reason, in the conventional slot machine, the content of the production is determined for each unit game. For example, the contents of the effect are determined based on the lottery result in the unit game, and the player is notified as a notice of the lottery result.

  However, in such a conventional slot machine, since the contents of the production are determined for each unit game, the production has to be finished in the unit game. For this reason, it is not possible to produce an interesting presentation with narrative characteristics, and it is easy to get bored of the player when the similar presentation is repeated for each unit game.

  In addition, it is possible to produce an effect without being based on the lottery result. However, in such a case, the effect does not function as a notice of the lottery result, and the player cannot be attracted to the game through the effect, so that the player is easily bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and the purpose of the present invention is to achieve the original purpose of the production by performing the production based on the lottery result, and to have a story character. The object is to provide a slot machine capable of continuously performing interesting effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, when the winning in duplicate to both the carryover and non carryover is until at least twice the unit game is executed, continuation Continued production of the contents.

Specifically, the slot machine according to the present invention is:
It is a slot machine in which the progress of a game is determined by the display mode when a plurality of rotatable reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are attached are stopped based on the player's operation. And
The game is a game in which a unit game in which a plurality of reels stop after a start switch is operated by a player can be performed a plurality of times.
Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the reel based on a start switch operated by a player and for controlling the stop of the reel based on a stop switch operated by a player;
A combination consisting of a plurality of types including a carryover combination that activates winning until the display mode of the symbol becomes a specific display mode, and a non-carry-over combination that is valid only in the unit game that is won. A role lottery means for performing the lottery process;
An informing means for informing lottery result information relating to the result of the lottery process, and
Whether or not the combination lottery means that one or both of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination are won based on the value of at least one random number generated in one unit game. Including random number determination means for determining as the lottery process, and
The reel control unit, when the winning in duplicate by pre Symbol lottery process to both said non-carryover to the carryover, the in the unit game that appropriate election non carryover said reel stop control to win Including non-carry-over combination priority stop control means, and
The front said and pheasant Yue role when elected redundantly in both the non carryover may be at least twice the unit game including unit game that appropriate election has won the carryover over while being carried out The carryover role storage means that keeps memorizing,
Before when redundantly in both winning and pheasant Yue combination with the non-carryover, the front until Kito election at least two or more unit game including unit game has is made, it continued the contents of And an effect control means for causing the notification means to perform a continuous effect as the lottery result information.

According to the slot machine described above, since a continuous effect is given when both the carryover and non-carryovers are won, the player is notified of the lottery result by performing the effect based on the lottery result. The original purpose of the production can be achieved. Furthermore, since the content is continuously produced over the unit game of at least two times from the unit game won in duplicate for both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination, the conventional game must end within the unit game. A slot machine that is not bound by restrictions can be provided. This kind of continuous production is possible, so you can produce content that is narrative, interesting, or complicated or elaborate, and you can continue playing without feeling bored. The possibility of making it happen.

Here, the “contents of the effect” refers to the substance and contents of the effect that the player will grasp by recognizing the image displayed as the effect and the sound generated. “Continued content” in “Continuous production of content continued from the content of the production” means that the story that is developed sequentially as the game progresses is shown as the content of the production, or that there is some continuity in the change It means that what can be done is shown as the content of the production .

  Moreover, it is preferable that the random number determination means determines whether or not at least one of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination is won based on the value of one generated random number.

  According to the slot machine described above, even when both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won, a lottery can be performed using only one random number, so that the configuration and processing of the slot machine can be simplified.

Furthermore, the random number determination means includes a verification data storage means in which a single determination verification data is stored,
It is desirable that the value of the one random number is collated with the single determination collation data to determine whether or not at least one of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination is won.

  According to the slot machine described above, it is possible to determine whether or not both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won by using only a single judgment collation data. It can be simplified.

  Furthermore, the random number determination means generates two or more random numbers, determines whether or not the carryover combination is won based on one random number value, and is different from the one random number. It is preferable to determine whether or not the non-carry-over combination is won based on the random number value.

  Since the lottery process is performed using two or more random numbers, it is possible to easily perform the lottery process in which both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination are won.

In addition, the random number determination unit includes a verification data storage unit in which one determination verification data and other determination verification data different from the one determination verification data are stored.
Determining whether or not the carryover combination is won by comparing the value of the one random number with the one determination verification data; and
It is desirable that the other random number value is collated with the other judgment collation data to judge whether or not the non-carry-over combination is won.

  Since one judgment collation data is used to draw lots as to whether or not it is a carryover combination, and other judgment collation data is used to draw out whether it is a non-carryover combination, so both It is possible to accurately perform a lottery process for overlapping and winning.

The carryover combination is a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player, and the non-carryover combination is preferably a small combination that is not transferred to the special game.

  Since the carryover role is a special role for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to utilize the progress of the game from the past and to produce an effect based on the lottery result. It is possible to achieve the original purpose of the effect of giving a notice of the lottery result to the person.

It is preferable that the production control means may select the continuation production when the lottery process does not win both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination.

  Even if you do not win both the carryover role and the non-carryover role, you may choose to continue, so even if you continue, there will be no duplicate wins. There is a case. For this reason, when the continuation effect is given, there is a possibility that the player is given the desire to be duplicated and the player is given a sense of expectation that the winner has been won.

  An effect based on a lottery result can be continuously performed while achieving the original purpose of the effect and having an interesting story. In addition, even when a continuous effect is made, there are cases where a duplicate win is made and cases where a double win is not made, so it is impossible for the player to determine which is the case, There is a possibility of giving the player a sense of expectation.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
<< Configuration of Slot Machine 10 >>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the front surface of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine 10.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped base portion 20 and a front door 40. The front door 40 is pivotally supported on the left side portion of the base portion 20 and is provided to be openable and closable on the front side of the base portion 20. FIG. 1 shows a state where the front door 40 is closed with respect to the base portion 20, and FIG. 2 shows a state where the front door 40 is opened approximately 180 degrees with respect to the base portion 20.

<Front side of front door 40>
The front door 40 is attached to the base unit 20 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the base unit 20 when closed. As shown in FIG. 1, a member related to operation and a member related to display are mainly provided on the front surface of the front door 40. A control circuit board is mainly provided on the back surface of the front door 40.

<Operational parts>
As shown in FIG. 1, an operation panel 41 extending in the horizontal direction is provided at the approximate center of the front side (player side) of the front door 40. On the front side of the operation panel 41, a start switch 42 and three stop switches 44a, 44b and 44c are provided. Further, on the upper surface side of the operation panel 41, a 1-bet switch 62, a 2-bet switch 64, a maximum bet switch 66, and a medal insertion slot 46 are provided. Further, a tray 48 for receiving medals paid out based on the game result is also provided at the lower part of the front door 40.

The start switch 42 and the three stop switches 44a, 44b, and 44c are switches that are operated by the player to advance the game. When the player operates the start switch 42, rotation of three reels 30L, 30C, and 30R described later is started. Further, when the player operates the three stop switches 44a, 44b, and 44c, the reels 30L to 30R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped.
The functions of the 1 bet switch 62, the 2 bet switch 64, and the maximum bet switch 66 will be described later.

<Reel display window 50 and reels 30L, 30C, 30R>
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a reel display window 50 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the front door 40. As shown in FIG. 2, the three reels 30 </ b> L to 30 </ b> R are rotatably accommodated in the reel unit 28. The reel unit 28 has a front surface 29 open, and the player can visually recognize the type of symbols located on the front surface 29 of the reel unit 28, as will be described later. The reel unit 28 is supported by a support plate 26 fixed to the base portion 20. When the front door 40 is closed, the reel display window 50 is positioned in front of the front surface 29 of the reel unit 28. The reel display window 50 is covered with a transparent member, and when the front door 40 is closed, the player visually recognizes the types of symbols drawn on the reels 30L to 30R via the reel display window 50. be able to.

  A plurality of types of symbols are attached to each of the three reels 30L to 30R. The types of symbols are those that can be identified by the player, such as the number “7” or the fruit “cherry”. As will be described later, when the three reels 30L to 30R are stopped, nine symbols are stopped and displayed in the reel display window 50 so as to be visible.

<Reels 30L, 30C, 30R and stop switches 44a, 44b, 44c>
The left reel 30L corresponds to the left stop switch 44a. When the player operates the left stop switch 44a, the left reel 30L stops. The middle reel 30C corresponds to the center stop switch 44b. When the player operates the center stop switch 44b, the middle reel 30C stops. Further, the right reel 30R corresponds to the right stop switch 44c, and when the player operates the right stop switch 44c, the right reel 30R stops.

<Reel display window 50 and winning lines L1 to L5>
As described above, the reel display window 50 is covered with a transparent member. As shown in FIG. 1, five winning lines L <b> 1 to L <b> 5 are drawn on the reel display window 50. By doing in this way, the player can visually recognize the kind of symbol through the reel display window 50 and can also visually recognize the five winning lines L1 to L5 on the reel display window 50. .

  The winning line L1 is a middle straight line extending in the horizontal direction, the winning line L2 is an upper straight line extending in the horizontal direction, and the winning line L3 is a lower straight line extending in the horizontal direction. The winning line L4 is a straight line extending from the upper left to the lower right, and the winning line L5 is a straight line extending from the lower left to the upper right.

<Bet switches 62, 64 and 66 and winning lines L1 to L5>
When a predetermined number or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 46 of the operation panel 41 described above, the number of medals inserted by a medal counter (not shown) is counted, and the number is stored as the number of credits. The 1-bet switch 62 described above is a switch for setting one medal out of the stored credits to be a game bet. Further, the 2-bet switch 64 is a switch for targeting two medals out of the number of credits for game betting, and the maximum bet switch 66 is a game betting for three medals out of the credit number. It is a switch for making it an object of.

  As described above, the five reel lines L1 to L5 are drawn on the reel display window 50. When the player operates the 1-bet switch 62, one of the five pay lines, for example, the pay line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 64 is operated, three of the five pay lines, for example, the pay lines L1, L2, and L3 are activated. When the maximum bet switch 66 is operated, all five pay lines, that is, L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are activated. In this way, the three bet switches 62, 64 and 66 function as selection means for determining the number of medals to be a game bet and validating the pay lines L1 to L5.

<Effective line>
As described above, the three bet switches 62, 64, and 66 function as a selection unit that activates the pay lines L1 to L5 when operated by the player. When the player operates the 1 bet switch 62, the pay line L1 is activated, when the 2 bet switch 64 is operated, the pay lines L1, L2, and L3 are activated, and when the maximum bet switch 66 is operated, All of the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated. As described above, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

  The combination of symbols stopped on the active line is subject to determination as to whether or not a prize has been won. For example, when the combination of “7”-“7”-“7” is aligned on the above-described effective line L1, it is determined that the winning combination of big bonus has been won. The type of combination will be described later. Further, when the combination of symbols that do not constitute a combination on the active line L1 is stopped, it is determined that no winning is made. On the other hand, even if it is a winning line, when the winning line is not activated, even if a combination of “7”-“7”-“7” is aligned on the winning line, The winning line is not subject to the determination of whether or not a prize has been won.

<Image display device 34>
An image display device 34 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 40. An effect image is displayed on the image display device 34. The effect image is an image that is displayed as the game progresses, and is mainly an image that includes various types of information related to the game.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won in a predetermined unit game, at least a predetermined unit game is included after the predetermined unit game. Until the unit game is performed twice or more, a continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is performed as an effect image on the image display device 34.

  There are two types of effect images displayed on the image display device 34: one that displays various types of information in the form of characters, and the other that displays in the form of drawings other than characters. The information displayed in the character mode is mainly used for allowing the player to visually recognize various information directly. In this case, a symbol that visually represents a word as a means for transmitting human intention and emotion, such as a numerical value, alphabet, hiragana, katakana, and kanji, is used as the character. Further, the information displayed in the graphic form is mainly used for indirectly making the player visually recognize various kinds of information. In this case, an image of a character indicating a creature such as a person or an animal, a pseudo life form such as a robot, or an image indicating other machinery, a building, a landscape, or the like is included.

<Speaker 36>
As shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 36 are provided on both the left and right sides of the image display device 34 described above. The speaker 36 produces a voice effect as the game progresses. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a sub-control board 52 described later, a sound corresponding to the condition is emitted from the speaker 36. For example, when a predetermined combination is won or won, a sound effect or music corresponding to the type of the combination is emitted from the speaker 36.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won in a predetermined unit game, at least a predetermined unit game is included after the predetermined unit game. Until the unit game is performed twice or more, a continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is emitted from the speaker 36 as a sound.

<Lamp 38>
The lamp 38 is provided in the upper part of the front door 40, as shown in FIG. The lamp 38 produces a light effect as the game progresses. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a sub-control board 52 to be described later, the lamp 38 is turned on or blinked according to the condition. For example, when a predetermined combination is won or won, the lamp 38 lights in a predetermined color or flashes in a predetermined pattern according to the type of the combination.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won in a predetermined unit game, a predetermined unit game is included after the predetermined unit game. Until the unit game is played at least twice, the continuation effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is indicated by the lighting color of the lamp 38 and the blinking pattern.
In addition, the effect by light includes not only the lamp 38 described above but also a back lamp (not shown) arranged inside the three reels 30L, 30C, 30R.

<Base part 20>
The base body portion 20 shown in FIG. 2 is assembled with wood or the like, and is formed in a box shape with an open front surface. A power supply unit 22 for supplying power to various devices mounted on the slot machine 10 and a medal payout device 24 including a hopper for storing medals are provided in the lower portion inside the base body portion 20. A support plate 26 is provided above the power supply unit 22 and the medal payout device 24. The support plate 26 supports a reel unit 28 that rotatably accommodates the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R. Furthermore, a main control board 32 that controls the game played in the slot machine 10 as a whole is provided in the upper part inside the base body 20.

<Main control board 32>
The main control board 32 is a control board for controlling the start and stop of the rotation of the three reels 30L, 30C and 30R and for controlling the entire game such as the progress of the game performed in the slot machine 10. The main control board 32 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) for performing arithmetic operations, a ROM (Read Only Memory) (not shown) that stores a game program, and a RAM (Temporarily storing each data). Random access memory) (not shown). For example, the ROM stores a program for executing the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 to FIG. 5 or FIG. 7 to FIG. Furthermore, the ROM also stores determination collation data 128 shown in FIG. The RAM also stores variable values used in these programs. These CPU, ROM, and RAM are electrically connected by an input / output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input / output.

  The main control board 32 is electrically connected to the bet switches 62, 64 and 66 described above. When the player operates the bet switches 62, 64 and 66, a bet instruction signal is issued from each of the bet switches 62, 64 and 66 to the main control board 32.

  Further, the main control board 32 is electrically connected to the above-described start switch 42 and the three stop switches 44a, 44b and 44c. When the player operates the start switch 42 or the three stop switches 44a, 44b and 44c, an operation signal is issued from the start switch 42 or the three stop switches 44a, 44b and 44c to the main control board 32.

<Sub control board 52>
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control board 52 is disposed on the upper part of the back surface of the front door 40. The sub-control board 52 is a board that mainly controls effects during the game. For example, control is performed such that an effect image is displayed on the image display device 34, a sound effect or music is emitted from the speaker 36, and the lamp 38 is turned on or blinked. The sub-control board 52 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs calculations, a ROM (not shown) that stores effect programs and effect data, and a RAM (not shown) that temporarily stores each data. Including. In particular, in the present embodiment, the ROM stores a program for the notification control shown in FIG. Further, the RAM stores variable values used in this program. These CPU, ROM, and RAM are electrically connected by an input / output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input / output.

  The sub control board 52 is electrically connected to the main control board 32 by a harness (not shown). The main control board 32 transmits commands, information, and the like to the sub control board 52. The above-described main control board 32 controls the entire game in an integrated manner, while the sub control board 52 belongs to the lower level of the main control board 32 and is based on commands, information, etc. sent from the main control board 32. To control the entire production.

<Games in the slot machine 10>
A game in the slot machine 10 is a game in which a game result is determined by a combination of symbols determined by stop positions of the plurality of stopped reels 30L, 30C, or 30R. The player operates the three stop switches 44a, 44b and 44c so that the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line becomes a combination of symbols constituting a predetermined role, and turns the reels 30L, 30C or 30R. Stop. In addition, a game performed in the slot machine 10 is performed each time the player operates the start switch 42, and a game that can be repeated as a single process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the plurality of reels 30L, 30C, or 30R. It is.

  The types of the above-described combinations include, for example, special combinations, small combinations, and replay combinations. The special role is a role that can shift from a normal game to a special game (a game advantageous to the player). The special combination includes a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB combination) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB combination).

  The above-mentioned BB combination is a combination to shift to a BB game which is one of special games. This BB game is a game that can be transferred to a privilege game a plurality of times. This privilege game is a game that performs a game in which a predetermined role is won with high probability, and is a game that can give a player a privilege that increases the possibility that the player will acquire more medals. In this BB game, the privilege game can be repeated until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, for example, until the number of medals to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number.

  In addition, the RB combination is a combination to shift to the RB game that is one of the special games. This RB game is a game in which a game corresponding to a privilege game during the BB game is played, that is, a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition.

  Further, the small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals. A small role has a plurality of types of roles, and the name of the role is often used by using the types of symbols attached to the three reels 30L, 30C, or 30R. For example, the types of symbols include “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry” and the like. For this reason, a small role in which the pattern “watermelon” is aligned on the effective line is referred to as a watermelon role, and a small role in which the pattern “bell” is aligned on the effective line is referred to as a bell role. Further, when the symbol “cherry” of the left reel 30L is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is assumed that a winning is made regardless of the types of symbols of the middle reel 30C and the right reel 30R. This role is called the cherry role.

  Furthermore, the re-game role is a role that allows a re-game (hereinafter referred to as “replay” or “RP”) that maintains the number of bets (the number of bets) in the currently played game.

<< Functions of Slot Machine 10 >>
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram according to the first embodiment showing an outline of main control functions in the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 mainly includes an operation unit 500, a main control unit 100, a sub control unit 200, a symbol display unit 400, and a notification unit 300.

<Operating means 500>
The operation means 500 is operated by the player, and issues a signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the main control means 100 described later based on the player's operation. The operation means 500 is preferably composed of a start switch 42 and stop switches 44a to 44c.

  An opportunity to start the game is determined by a signal issued from the start switch 42 to the main control means 100. An end timing of the game is determined by a signal issued from the stop switches 44a to 44c to the main control means 100.

  Further, the number of medals to be a game bet is determined by a signal issued from the 1-bet switch 62, 2-bet switch 64 or maximum bet switch 66 to the main control means 100. For example, one medal is targeted for a game bet by a signal issued from the 1 bet switch 62 to the main control unit 100, and two medals are received by a signal issued from the 2 bet switch 64 to the main control unit 100. Are bets for gaming, and three medals are targeted for gaming bets by a signal issued from the maximum bet switch 66 to the main control means 100.

<Main control means 100>
In addition to the operation means 500 described above, a sub control means 200 and a symbol display means 400 are electrically connected to the main control means 100. The main control means 100 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game and issues a control signal to the sub-control means 200 and the symbol display means 400. The main control means 100 preferably comprises the main control board 32 described above.
The main control unit 100 includes a combination lottery unit 120, a reel drive control unit 130, a symbol position detection unit 140, and an information transmission unit 190.

<Role lottery means 120>
The role lottery means 120 performs a lottery of a predetermined role. As described above, the combination includes a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination.

  The special role is a role that shifts from the normal game to the special game. A special game is a game that has a higher possibility of acquiring more medals than the number of medals that can be acquired in a normal game, and is a game that is advantageous to the player. In general, the special combination includes a BB combination (Big Bonus) and an RB combination (Regular Bonus). These BB combination or RB combination is a combination to shift to BB game or RB game, which is one of special games. The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. As described above, there are a plurality of types of small roles such as a watermelon role, a bell role, and a cherry role. When a small combination is drawn by lottery processing, one type of small combination is determined. The number of medals to be paid out is preset in accordance with the type of the small role. Furthermore, the re-game player can play the current game while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the previous game (the number of bets), that is, a player who can play the game again. is there.

  Further, in addition to the above, there is a method of classifying the types of roles into two types of “carryover combination” and “non-carryover combination”. The “carryover combination” makes it valid that the symbol is displayed until the display mode of the symbol becomes a specific display mode. In addition, the “non-carry-over” is valid only for the winning unit game. Specifically, the “carry-over combination” is a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player, that is, the BB combination described above. Further, the “non-carry-over role” is a small role that is not shifted to a special game, that is, a role such as the watermelon role, bell role, or cherry role described above.

  The role lottery means 120 constitutes a “role lottery means”, and “lottery processing” is performed. The “lottery process” is a lottery process for determining whether a game is won or missed. “Hit” means winning any of the above-mentioned roles. “Out” means that no role was won. Specifically, it is executed in step S13 of FIG.

  The combination lottery unit 120 includes, for example, a random number generation unit 122, a random number extraction unit 124, a random number determination unit 126, and a carryover combination storage unit 150. The random number generation means 122 generates a random number for a lottery (such as a hardware random number). The random number extraction unit 124 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 122. The random number determination means 126 determines the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 124. The carryover combination storage unit 150 stores that the above-mentioned “carryover combination” has been won.

<Random number generator 122>
The random number generator 122 continuously generates random numbers in a predetermined positive integer range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) at predetermined timings.
In the first embodiment, two random numbers are generated from when the start switch 42 is operated by the player to when the stop switch 44a, 44b or 44c is operated. In this processing, two random numbers may be generated by generating a random number twice using one random number generating unit as the random number generating unit 122, and two random numbers are generated as the random number generating unit 122. Two random numbers may be generated by generating one random number from each using the generating means. Further, three or more random numbers may be generated from the random number generating means 122 in the same manner.

<Random number extraction means 124>
The random number extraction unit 124 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 122 at a predetermined timing. For example, in the first embodiment, random numbers are extracted when the start switch 42 is operated by the player.

  Further, as described above, when a random number is generated twice using one random number generating means, the random number may be extracted twice using one random number extracting means as the random number extracting means 124, Alternatively, two random number extraction units may be used as the random number extraction unit 124, and a random number may be extracted from each. Further, when the random number is generated twice using two random number generation means, the random number extraction means 124 may extract the random number twice using one random number extraction means, or the random number extraction means The random number may be extracted by using two random number extraction means 124. Further, three or more random numbers may be extracted by the random number extraction means 124 in the same manner.

<Random number judging means 126>
The random number determination unit 126 collates the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 with the determination collation data 128 stored in the determination collation data storage unit 127, thereby determining a role corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs. To do. The random number determination unit 126 includes the above-described determination collation data storage unit 127.

  The random number determination unit 126 includes the above-described determination collation data storage unit 127. The judgment collation data storage means 127 is assigned to a predetermined storage area of the ROM of the main control board 32 described above. The determination collation data storage unit 127 includes determination collation data 128. The determination collation data 128 includes first collation data 129a and second collation data 129b. The random number determination unit 126 collates the random value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 with the first collation data 129a or the second collation data 129b, thereby determining a combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs.

The first collation data 129a and the second collation data 129b are composed of a table obtained by dividing a predetermined positive integer range (for example, 0 to 65535) into a plurality of areas, as shown in FIG. The table shown in FIG. 6A is the first collation data 129a, and the table shown in FIG. 6B is the second collation data 129b. Each of the divided areas corresponds to a plurality of types of combinations. The first collation data 129a is composed of a table for drawing lots of a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3, a re-playing combination or a miss. The second collation data 129b is composed of a table for drawing lots of BB combination, RB combination or miss. For example, the small role 1 is “watermelon”, the small role 2 is “bell”, and the small role 3 is “cherry”.

  In the first collation data 129a, the area (a-1) has an integer range of 0 to 695 and corresponds to the small combination 1. The region (a-2) has an integer range of 696 to 7195 and corresponds to the small combination 2. The area (a-3) has an integer range of 7196-8195 and corresponds to the small combination 3. Area (a-4) has an integer range of 8196 to 17173 and corresponds to a re-game. Further, the region (a-5) has an integer range of 17174 to 65535, which corresponds to a deviation. For example, when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 121 and this value is compared with the first verification data 129a, the random number value 121 belongs to the region (a-1). Thereby, the random number determination means 126 determines that the small combination 1 has been won. Further, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 43351, when this value is compared with the first verification data 129a, the random value 43351 belongs to the region (a-5). As a result, the random number determination means 126 determines that it has come off.

  In the second collation data 129b, the area (b-1) has an integer range of 0 to 249 and corresponds to the BB combination. The region (b-2) has an integer range of 250 to 399 and corresponds to the RB combination. The area (b-3) has an integer range of 400 to 65535, and corresponds to a deviation. For example, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 321 and this value is collated with the second collation data 129b, the random value 321 belongs to the region (b-2). Thereby, the random number determination means 126 determines that the RB combination is won. When the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 24572 and this value is compared with the second verification data 129b, the random value 24572 belongs to the region (b-3). As a result, the random number determination means 126 determines that it has come off.

The above-described combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 120 is executed by a subroutine of FIG. 5 that is called and executed in step S13 of FIG.
It is assumed that “winning” is selected by the combination lottery means 120 when the combination lottery means 120 described above wins the BB combination, the RB combination, the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3, or the replaying combination. Further, it is assumed that when the lottery process results in a winning that is not the above-mentioned winning combination, “losing” is selected by the winning lottery means 120. In addition, the “winning” includes a “special role” of the BB role or the RB role, a “small role” of the small role 1, the small role 2 or the small role 3, and a “replaying role”. The “special role” is a role that is shifted to a special game that is advantageous to the player, and the “small role” and the “re-playing role” are roles that are not shifted to the special game.

  As described above, when the types of roles are classified into the two types of “carry-over combination” and “non-carry-over combination”, the “non-carry-over combination” is won by collating with the first verification data 129a. Or not. That is, when collating with the first collation data 129a, since it is determined whether or not a small role or the like has been won, it can be determined whether or not “non-carry-over combination” has been won. Further, by collating with the second collation data 129b, it is determined whether or not the “carryover combination” is won. That is, when collating with the second collation data 129b, since it is determined whether or not the special combination is won, it can be determined whether or not the “non-carry-over combination” is won.

  Further, the above-described first collation data 129a constitutes “one collation data”, and the second collation data 129b constitutes “another collation data different from the one collation data”.

  By the judgment collation data storage means 127 for storing judgment collation data composed of the first collation data 129a and the second collation data 129b, “one judgment collation data and other judgment collation data different from the one judgment collation data” are stored. And a collation data storage means in which are stored.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the judgment collation data 128 of the judgment collation data storage unit 127 is composed of two pieces of the first collation data 129a and the second collation data 129b has been described. The data may be configured such that two of the data are appropriately selected.

<Carry-over combination storage means 150>
The carryover combination storage unit 150 stores that the above-mentioned “carryover combination” has been won. In other words, when both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination are won in a predetermined unit game, the carryover combination is performed during at least two unit games including the predetermined unit game. Keep remembering that you won.

  Specifically, as a result of matching with the first matching data 129a, it is determined that the “non-carrying combination” is won, and as a result of checking with the second matching data 129b, it is determined that the “carrying combination” is won. If it is, it is determined that double winning has been won. At this time, the carryover combination storage unit 150 continues to memorize that the “carryover combination” has been won while two or more unit games including the unit game won in duplicate are performed.

  The value of the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 in step S35 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Thereafter, even when a plurality of unit games are performed, the flag F_WIN2 continues to store “1” unless it is determined “NO” in the determination process of step S61 of FIG. By performing such a process, a process of “continuing to memorize that the winning combination has been won” is performed.

<Reel drive control means 130>
The reel drive control means 130 performs rotation control and stop control of the three reels 30L to 30R based on the signal generated from the start switch 42 or the stop switches 44a to 44c described above. The reel drive control unit 130 includes a reel rotation control unit 132 and a reel stop control unit 134. The reel drive control means 130 constitutes “reel control means”.

<Reel rotation control means 132>
The reel rotation control means 132 issues a rotation control signal to the motors 86a, 86b and 86c when detecting a start operation signal issued from the operation means 500, preferably the start switch 42 described above. As will be described later, the motor 86a drives the left reel 30L, the motor 86b drives the middle reel 30C, and the motor 86c drives the right reel 30R. When the reel rotation control means 132 detects the start operation signal, it issues a rotation control signal to these three motors 86a, 86b and 86c. With the rotation control signal, the three reels 30L to 30R start to rotate. This process is executed in step S16 of a subroutine shown in FIG.

<Reel stop control means 134>
The reel stop control means 134 issues a stop control signal to the motor 86a, 86b or 86c when it detects a stop operation signal issued from the operation means 500 described above, preferably from the stop switches 44a to 44c. As described above, the left reel 30L corresponds to the stop switch 44a, the middle reel 30C corresponds to the stop switch 44b, and the right reel 30R corresponds to the stop switch 44c. That is, when a stop operation signal is issued from the stop switch 44a, the reel stop control means 134 issues a stop control signal to the motor 86a that drives the left reel 30L to stop the left reel 30L. When a stop operation signal is issued from the stop switch 44b, a stop control signal is issued to the motor 86b that drives the middle reel 30C to stop the middle reel 30C. Further, when a stop operation signal is issued from the stop switch 44c, a stop control signal is issued to the motor 86c that drives the right reel 30R to stop the right reel 30R. These processes are executed in step S18 of a subroutine shown in FIG.

<Non-carryover combination priority stop control means 136>
The reel drive control means 130 includes non-carryover combination priority stop control means 136. The non-carry-over combination priority stop control means 136 wins the non-carry-over combination in the predetermined one unit game when both the carry-over combination and the non-carry-over combination are won by the lottery process in the predetermined one unit game. The reel stop control is performed as described above.

  Specifically, as a result of matching with the first matching data 129a, it is determined that the “non-carrying combination” is won, and as a result of checking with the second matching data 129b, it is determined that the “carrying combination” is won. If it is, it is determined that duplicate winning is made. When overlapping winning is performed, the reel stop control means 134 performs reel stop control so that the non-carry-over combination wins in the unit game that is won repeatedly.

  This process is executed in a subroutine shown in FIG. By performing such a process, when both “Non-over carryover” and “Over carry-over” are won, the “Non-over carry-over” can be won in the unit game when the duplicate is won. Since the reels are controlled to stop, it is possible to keep memorizing that “winning carryover” has been won in at least two unit games including the unit game that was won in duplicate. .

<Pattern detection means 140>
The symbol detection means 140 detects the type of the symbol that can be located on the active line or has stopped based on the stop signal issued from the operation means 500. That is, in response to the player operating the operation unit 500, the reel drive control unit 130 starts stop control of the left reel 30L, the middle reel 30C, or the right reel 30R. The symbol detection means 140 detects a symbol type that may stop on the active line by the stop control. Depending on the stop control of the reel drive control means 130, there is a possibility that the type of symbols to be stopped on the effective line is changed within a predetermined range.

  Further, the symbol detection means 140 detects the type of symbols stopped on the active line for the reels that have already stopped. The symbol “stopped” on this active line means that, in principle, the effective line is located at the approximate center of the symbol, but when the reel stops, the correspondence between the active line and the symbol is played. If it can be made to recognize a person, it will not be restricted to such a positional relationship.

As will be described later, the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c generate signals corresponding to the angles at which the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R are rotated. The symbol detection means 140 has a symbol correspondence table (not shown) that defines the correspondence between the symbol positions along the circumferential direction of the reels 30L to 30R and the symbol types attached to the reels 30L to 30R. Remember. As will be described later, the types of symbols attached to the reels 30L to 30R can be obtained by searching the symbol correspondence table based on signals generated from the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c.
The process of acquiring the symbol type is executed when the reels 30L, 30C, or 30R are stopped and controlled in step S52, S54, or S55 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

<Information transmission means 190>
The information transmission unit 190 transmits various types of information to the sub-control unit 200 described later. For example, information such as a command to start a continuation effect, which will be described later, and a type of a winning combination by the lottery process of the winning lottery unit 120 is mainly transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.
This information transmission process is executed, for example, in step S12 or S15 of a subroutine shown in FIG.

<Sub-control means 200>
As described above, the sub-control unit 200 is electrically connected to the main control unit 100, and various types of information generated from the main control unit 100 are supplied to the sub-control unit 200. The sub-control means 200 is preferably composed of the sub-control board 52 described above.
The sub control unit 200 includes an information receiving unit 210 and an effect control unit 220.

<Information receiving means 210>
The information receiving unit 210 receives various types of information issued from the information transmitting unit 190 of the main control unit 100. As described above, these pieces of information include information such as a command to start a continuation effect and the type of a winning combination by the lottery process of the winning lottery means 120.
The processing for receiving these pieces of information is executed in a subroutine (not shown) of the sub-control means 200 corresponding to the processing of step S12 or S15 of the subroutine of FIG.

<Production control means 220>
The effect control means 220 is electrically connected to the notification means 300 described later. The effect control unit 220 controls various effects in the notification unit 300 by sending a control signal for notification to the notification unit 300. This notification means 300 performs a continuous effect of the content that has been continued from the content of the effect in a predetermined unit game. Specifically, when the winning combination lottery means 120 wins both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination in a predetermined unit game, the main control unit 100 starts the predetermined unit game after that. Until at least two unit games including a predetermined unit game are performed, the notification means 300 performs a continuous effect of the content that has been continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined one unit game.

  As will be described later, the notification unit 300 includes an image display device 34, a speaker 36, or a lamp 38.

  When the notification means 300 is composed of the image display device 34, a continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is displayed on the image display device 34 as an effect image. The effect control means 220 issues a control signal for displaying the effect image on the image display device 34 to the image display device 34.

  In addition, when the notification means 300 is composed of the speaker 36, sound information indicating a continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in a predetermined unit game is emitted. The effect control means 220 issues a control signal for emitting audio information from the speaker 36 to the speaker 36.

  Further, when the notification means 300 is composed of the lamp 38, the continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is emitted from the lamp 38 as a lighting color or a blinking pattern. The effect control means 220 issues a control signal to the lamp 38 for designating the lighting color or blinking pattern of the lamp 38.

<Design display means 400>
The symbol display means 400 includes reels 30L, 30C and 30R. Each of the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R is provided with a plurality of symbols along the rotation direction of the reel.

  The reel 30L includes a motor 86a for rotating the reel 30L and a rotation angle sensor 83a for detecting the rotation angle of the reel 30L. The reel 30C includes a motor 86b for rotationally driving the reel 30C and a rotation angle sensor 83b for detecting the rotation angle of the reel 30C. The reel 30R includes a motor 86c for rotationally driving the reel 30R and a rotation angle sensor 83c for detecting the rotation angle of the reel 30R.

  The rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c emit signals corresponding to the angles at which the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R are rotated. When the reels 30L to 30R are at predetermined positions in the rotation direction, the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c generate signals corresponding to the angles rotated from the origin. For example, the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R are divided into one rotation, that is, 360 degrees, equally divided into 400 steps. In this case, the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c emit signals indicating steps from 0 to 399 according to the angles at which the reels 30L, 30C, and 30R are rotated. Specifically, when the reels 30L to 30R are located at the origin, a signal indicating the 0th step is issued, and when the reels 30L to 30R are at a position rotated by 90 degrees from the origin, a signal indicating the 99th step is generated. To emit. In this way, it is possible to obtain how much the reels 30L to 30R are rotated from the origin based on the signals generated from the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c. The above description is for conceptually explaining the signals emitted from the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c. In the slot machine 10, the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83r are used to obtain the positions of the reels 30L to 30R. Rather than detecting a signal emitted from 83c, detection is performed in order to obtain a symbol type or specify a predetermined symbol position, as will be described later.

  As described above, the symbol detection means 140 is a symbol correspondence table that defines the correspondence between the symbol positions along the circumferential direction of the reels 30L to 30R and the symbol types attached to the reels 30L to 30R ( (Not shown). Here, the position of the symbol along the circumferential direction of the reels 30L to 30R is specifically a so-called number of frames. For example, when 21 symbols are attached to one reel along the circumferential direction, a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the reels 30L to 30R is used as the origin, and the symbol attached to that position is the 0th frame. The design of In addition, the first frame, the second frame,..., And the last 21st frame are the 20th frame. The symbol correspondence table stored in the symbol detection means 140 stores the correspondence between the number of frames and the type of symbol corresponding to the number of frames. For example, the symbol correspondence table stores the correspondence relationship that the 0th frame is the symbol “watermelon”, the 8th frame is the symbol “7”, and the 14th frame is the symbol “cherry”.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to search the symbol correspondence table based on signals emitted from the rotation angle sensors 83a to 83c and acquire the symbol type. For example, the number of frames of the reel 30L at the position of the effective line L1 can be obtained based on the signal generated from the rotation angle sensor 83a, and the type of symbol at the position of the effective line L1 can be obtained from the number of frames. By doing in this way, regardless of whether the reels 30L to 30R are rotating or stopped, the types of symbols positioned on the effective lines L1 to L5 and the effective lines L1 to L5 It is possible to identify the types of symbols that can be stopped.

<Notification means 300>
The notification means 300 is electrically connected to the effect control means 220 of the sub-control means 200 described above. The notification means 300 is controlled based on a control signal issued from the effect control means 220. The notification means 300 is preferably composed of the image display device 34, the speaker 36, or the lamp 38.

  As described above, in the case where the notification unit 300 includes the image display device 34, the continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is displayed on the image display device 34 as the effect image. Specifically, when a lottery process of the combination lottery means 120 wins both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination in a predetermined unit game, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined unit game. From then on until the at least two unit games including the predetermined one unit game are performed, the continuation effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined one unit game is displayed as an effect image. 34. In this case, there are one in which a continuous effect is performed in a character mode and another in a graphic mode other than characters.

  In addition, when the notification unit 300 includes the speaker 36, a continuous effect of the content that has been continued from the content of the effect in a predetermined unit game is emitted from the speaker 36 by voice. Specifically, when a lottery process of the combination lottery means 120 wins both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination in a predetermined unit game, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined unit game. From the time when the unit game is played at least twice including the predetermined one unit game, the continuous production of the content continued from the content of the production in the predetermined one unit game is emitted from the speaker 36 by voice. It is done. In this case, the lottery result information can be emitted by sound effects or by music.

  Further, when the notification means 300 is composed of the lamp 38, the continuous effect of the content that has been continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is indicated by the lighting color of the lamp 38 or the blinking pattern. Specifically, when a lottery process of the combination lottery means 120 wins both a carryover combination and a non-carryover combination in a predetermined unit game, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined unit game. From when the unit game is performed at least two times including the predetermined unit game to the subsequent one, the continuous effect of the content continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is Indicated by color and blinking pattern.

<< Control processing >>
Below, the control performed in the main control means 100 (main control board 32) and the sub control means 200 (sub control board 52) in the first embodiment will be described. 4 to 5 and FIGS. 7 to 8 are subroutines for executing control processing in the main control means 100. FIG. 9 is a subroutine for executing control processing in the sub-control means 200.

  In the following, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 described above finish the activation process such as initialization of various variables used for the control, and then the slot machine 10 10 is assumed to be in steady operation. Moreover, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 to 5 and FIGS. 7 to 8 show only one example for executing the control process in the main control means 100, and are not limited to this process procedure. Further, the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 shows only one example for executing the control process in the sub-control means 200, and is not limited to this process procedure.

<Control in main control means 100>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control in the main control means 100.
First, it is determined whether or not the start switch 42 has been turned on by the player (step S11). When it is determined that the start switch 42 is not turned on, the process of step S11 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 42 is turned on, information indicating that the game has been started is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S12).

  Next, the winning lottery process subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is called to execute the winning lottery process by the winning lottery means 120. When winning a winning combination, the winning combination flag value indicating that the winning combination is won is set to 1. (Step S13).

  The process of step S13 is a process of drawing a combination such as a special combination, a small combination, and a replay by the combination lottery means 120. Specifically, for example, one of the BB combination, the RB combination, the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3, the re-playing combination or the outage is determined by a lottery process. As described above, when the BB combination or the RB combination is won, it is determined that the “carryover combination” is won. In addition, when a small role such as a watermelon role or cherry or a replay role is won, it is said that a “non-carry-over role” is won.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 and the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1 (step S14). The flag F_WIN1 is set in step S35 of a subroutine shown in FIG. 5 described later, and the flag F_WIN2 is set in step S41 of a subroutine shown in FIG. 5 described later.

  This flag F_WIN1 is a flag whose value is 1 when the winning lottery means 120 performs a lottery process using the first collation data 129a described above and wins. Specifically, the flag F_WIN1 is set to 1 when any of the small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3 or re-playing combination is won, that is, when the “non-carry-over combination” is won.

  Accordingly, the determination process in step S14, that is, the determination of whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 and the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1 is a determination of whether or not a double winning is made.

  The flag F_WIN2 is a flag whose value is 1 when the winning lottery means 120 performs a lottery process using the second collation data 129b described above and wins. Specifically, the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 when the BB combination or the RB combination is won, that is, when the “carryover combination” is won.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 and the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1, the notification means 300 uses a command to start a continuous effect and the lottery process in step S13. The type of the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S15). In this step S15, the case where the command to start the continuous production and the type of the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, but the value of the flag F_WIN1 and the value of the flag F_WIN2 are It may be transmitted to the control means 200 and the sub-control means 200 may determine whether or not to start a continuous effect.

  In the determination process of step S14 described above, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is not 1, or when the value of the flag F_WIN2 is not 1, or when the process of step S15 is executed, the winning lottery of step S13 A stop control table (not shown) to be referred to when stopping and controlling the three reels 30L, 30C, and 30R is selected in accordance with the processing lottery result, and the rotation control of the three reels 30L, 30C, and 30R is performed. Start (step S16).

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the three stop switches 44a to 44c is turned on by the player (step S17). When it is determined that any of the three stop switches 44a to 44c is not turned on, this determination process is repeated. When it is determined that any one of the three stop switches 44a to 44c is turned on, the following will be described in order to stop and control any one of the reels 30L to 30R corresponding to the turned on stop switch. The subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is called and executed (step S18).

  Next, it is determined whether or not all of the three reels 30L to 30R are stopped (step S19). When it is determined that all the reels 30L to 30R are not stopped, the process returns to step S17 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 30L to 30R are stopped, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination has stopped on the active line, that is, whether or not any combination has been won. Judgment is made (step S20). When it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a winning process subroutine shown in FIG. 8 described later is called and executed (step S21), and this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S20 that no winning combination has been won, the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 0 (not shown), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Role drawing process>
FIG. 5 shows a role lottery processing subroutine according to the first embodiment that is called and executed in step S13 of the subroutine of FIG. 4 described above.

  First, the first random number is extracted by the random number generation means 122 and the random number extraction means 124 (step S31). This first random number corresponds to “another random number different from one random number”. The random number determination means 126 collates the value of the first random number with the first collation data 129a described above (step S32), and determines the first combination (step S33). This first combination corresponds to a “non-carry-over combination”.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the first collation data 129a is data for determining a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3, a re-playing combination or a loss by a lottery process. That is, the first collation data 129a is data for determining “non-carryover combination” or losing by lottery processing. As described above, the first collation data 129a is composed of a table obtained by dividing a predetermined positive integer range (for example, 0 to 65535) into a plurality of areas. The area (a-1) has an integer range of 0 to 695 and corresponds to the small combination 1. The region (a-2) has an integer range of 696 to 7195 and corresponds to the small combination 2. The area (a-3) has an integer range of 7196-8195 and corresponds to the small combination 3. Area (a-4) has an integer range of 8196 to 17173 and corresponds to a re-game. Further, the region (a-5) has an integer range of 17174 to 65535, which corresponds to a deviation. The type of the combination is determined depending on which of the areas (a-1) to (a-5) the above-described first random number value belongs to.

  After executing the process of step S33, it is determined whether or not the first combination is won (step S34). This determination process determines whether or not one of the four types of small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3, or replay combination has been won. When it is determined that the first combination is won, the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 1 (step S35). As described above, the flag F_WIN1 is a flag having a value of 1 when any one of the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3 or the re-playing combination is won. That is, the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 1 when “non-carry-over” is won.

  When it is determined in step S34 that the first combination is not won, or when the process of step S35 is executed, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1 (step S36).

  When it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN2 is not 1, the second random number is extracted by the random number generation means 122 and the random number extraction means 124 (step S37). This second random number corresponds to “one random number”. The random number determination means 126 collates the value of the second random number with the above-described second collation data 129b (step S38), and determines the second combination (step S39). This second combination corresponds to a “carryover combination”.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the second collation data 129b is data for determining a BB combination, an RB combination, or a loss by a lottery process. That is, the second collation data 129b is data for determining “carryover” or losing by lottery processing. As described above, the second collation data 129b includes a table in which a predetermined positive integer range (for example, 0 to 65535) is divided into a plurality of areas. Region (b-1) has an integer range of 0 to 249 and corresponds to the BB combination. The region (b-2) has an integer range of 250 to 399 and corresponds to the RB combination. The area (b-3) has an integer range of 400 to 65535, and corresponds to a deviation. The type of the combination is determined depending on which of the areas (b-1) to (b-3) the above-described second random number value belongs to.

  After executing the process of step S39, it is determined whether or not the second combination is won (step S40). This determination process determines whether or not one of the BB combination and the RB combination is won. When it is determined that the second combination has been won, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 (step S41). As described above, the flag F_WIN2 is a flag whose value is 1 when either the BB combination or the RB combination is won. That is, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 when the “carryover combination” is won.

  When it is determined in step S36 that the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1, or when the process of step S41 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 7 shows a subroutine of the reel stop control process that is called and executed in step S18 of the subroutine of FIG. 4 described above.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 (step S51). That is, it is determined whether or not any one of the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3 or the re-playing combination is won, in other words, whether or not the “non-carry-over combination” is won. When it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1, the reel stop control is performed so that the first combination wins (step S52). Specifically, based on the timing when the player operates the stop switch 44a, 44b or 44c, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is controlled so that the winning first winning combination wins. That is, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning first combination are aligned on the effective line.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is not 1, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1 (step S53). That is, it is determined whether or not any one of the BB combination and the RB combination is won, in other words, whether or not the “carry-over combination” is won. When it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1, the reel stop control is performed so that the second combination wins (step S54). Specifically, based on the timing at which the player operates the stop switch 44a, 44b or 44c, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is controlled so that the winning second winning combination wins. In this process, similarly to step S52, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the selected second combination are aligned on the effective line.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the value of the flag F_WIN2 is not 1, the player is operated based on the timing at which the player operates the stop switch 44a, 44b or 44c so as not to win any combination. Reel stop control corresponding to the stop switch is performed (step S55). That is, the reel stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols corresponding to some combination is not prepared on all the effective lines.

  As described above, since the value of the flag F_WIN1 is determined in preference to the value of the flag F_WIN2 in step S51, the small role 1, the small role 2, the small role 3 or the replaying role regardless of the value of the flag F_WIN2. Is controlled to win. In other words, if the “non-carry-over combination” is selected and the “carry-over combination” is also selected, that is, if multiple winnings are won, the reel stop control is performed so that the “non-carry-over combination” is given priority. Done.

<Winning process>
FIG. 8 shows a subroutine of a winning process that is called and executed in step S21 of the subroutine of FIG. 4 described above.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 (step S61). That is, it is determined whether or not the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3 or the re-playing combination is won, in other words, whether or not the “non-carry-over combination” is won. When it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1, the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 0 (step S62).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a re-game player has been won (step S63). When it is determined that the player has not won the replaying role, that is, when it is determined that the winning combination of the small role 1, the small role 2 or the small role 3 is determined, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning combination Is determined (step S64), and this subroutine is terminated. The relationship between the type of the combination and the number of medals to be paid out is stored in advance as a table in a storage unit (not shown) of the main control unit 100. The process of step S64 is performed by referring to this table.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of step S63 that the re-gamer has been won, the re-gamer winning process such as storing the re-game player and changing the value of the flag is executed (step S63). (S65) This subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S61 that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is not 1, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is set to 0 (step S66), a bonus winning process is executed (step S67), and this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  When it is determined that the value of the flag F_WIN1 is 1 in the determination process of step S61 described above, only the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 0 in step S62. Therefore, even when the process of step S62 is executed, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is retained. As a result, even when the BB combination or the RB combination is won and the value of the flag F_WIN2 is 1, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is maintained at 1. By doing so, even if winning a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3 or a re-playing role, it will be carried over to the game to be played after the next time, even if it won the BB role or RB role be able to. That is, even if the “non-carry-over combination” is won, the fact that the “carry-over combination” has been won can be carried over to the game to be played after the next time.

<Notification process>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing control of the notification process in the sub-control means 200.
First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that a game has started has been received (step S71). This process corresponds to the process in step S12 of FIG. 4 described above.

  When it is determined that the information indicating that the game has been started has not been received, it is determined whether or not a command for starting a continuous effect has been received (step S72). This process corresponds to the process of step S15 in FIG.

  When it is determined that the instruction to start the continuous effect has been received, the value of the flag F_cont is set to 1 (step S73). This flag F_cont is a flag indicating whether or not the continuous effect is being performed. When the value of the flag F_cont is 1, it indicates that the continuous effect is being performed, and when the value of the flag F_cont is 0 Indicates that no continuation effect has been performed.

  Next, the value of the variable counter is initialized, for example, set to 0 (step S74). This variable counter indicates the number of unit games in which a continuous performance is performed. Next, the type of effect is selected according to the type of winning combination (step S75). This process corresponds to the process of step S15 in FIG. Thereafter, execution of the selected type of effect is started (step S76), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S72 described above that the instruction for starting the continuous effect has not been received, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process in step S71 that information indicating that the game has started has not been received, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_cont is 1 (step S77). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_cont is 1, that is, when it is determined that the continuous effect is being performed, the value of the variable counter is increased by 1 (step S78), and the current continuous effect is continued ( Step S79).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable counter has reached the number of times to end the continuous performance (step S80). When it is determined that the value of the variable counter has reached the number of times to end the continuous performance, the value of the flag F_cont is set to 0 (step S81). By setting the value of the flag F_cont to 0, the continuation effect can be ended.

  When it is determined in step S77 that the value of the flag F_cont is not 1, a single effect is executed (step S82). This single effect is an effect that is completed in one single game, and is an effect that is not performed over a plurality of unit games.

  When it is determined in step S80 that the value of the variable counter has not reached the number of times to end the continuation effect, or after the processing of step S81 or S82 is executed, the present subroutine is terminated.

<< Functions of Slot Machine 10 >>
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram according to the second embodiment showing an outline of main control functions in the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 10 mainly includes an operation unit 500, a main control unit 100, a sub control unit 200, a symbol display unit 400, and a notification unit 300. In the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 10, elements having the same functions as those in the functional block diagram shown in FIG.

<Role lottery means 120 '>
The role lottery means 120 ′ performs lottery of predetermined roles in the same manner as the role lottery means 120. As described above, the combination includes a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination.

  Similar to the role lottery means 120, in addition to the above, there are ways of classifying the types into two types: “carryover combination” and “non-carryover combination”. The “carryover combination” makes it valid that the symbol is displayed until the display mode of the symbol becomes a specific display mode. In addition, the “non-carry-over” is valid only for the winning unit game. Specifically, the “carry-over combination” is a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player, that is, the BB combination described above. Further, the “non-carry-over role” is a small role that is not shifted to a special game, that is, a role such as the watermelon role, bell role, or cherry role described above.

  The role lottery means 120 ′ constitutes “role lottery means”, and “lottery processing” is performed. The “lottery process” is a lottery process for determining whether a game is won or missed. “Hit” means winning any of the above-mentioned roles. “Out” means that no role was won. Specifically, it is executed in step S13 of FIG.

  The combination lottery unit 120 ′ includes, for example, a random number generation unit 122, a random number extraction unit 124, a random number determination unit 126 ′, and a carryover combination storage unit 150. Here, the random number generation means 122, the random number extraction means 124, and the carryover combination storage means 150 have the same functions as those of the combination lottery means 120 described above.

Hereinafter, the random number determination unit 126 ′ will be described.
<Random number judging means 126 ′>
The random number determination unit 126 ′ collates the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 with the single determination collation data 128 ′ stored in the determination collation data storage unit 127 ′, so that the area to which the random number value belongs The role corresponding to is determined. The random number determination unit 126 ′ includes a determination collation data storage unit 127 ′.

  The random number determination unit 126 'includes the above-described determination collation data storage unit 127'. The judgment collation data storage means 127 'is assigned to a predetermined storage area of the ROM of the main control board 32 described above. Unlike the determination collation data storage unit 127, the determination collation data storage unit 127 'includes a single determination collation data 128'. The random number determination unit 126 'determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 with the single determination verification data 128'.

  As shown in FIG. 12 described later, the single determination collation data 128 ′ includes a table in which a predetermined positive integer range (for example, 0 to 65535) is divided into a plurality of areas (for example, 10 areas). . Each of the divided areas corresponds to a plurality of types of combinations or misses. The single judgment collation data 128 ′ is for lottery of BB, RB, BB + pocket 1, BB + pocket 2, BB + pocket 3, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, re-playing role or outage. It consists of a table.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, for example, the small combination 1 is “watermelon”, the small combination 2 is “bell”, and the small combination 3 is “cherry”. Also, “BB + small role 1” means that both BB role and small role 1 are won, and “BB + small role 2” overlaps both BB role and small role 2. "BB + small combination 3" means that both BB combination and small combination 3 are won. That is, for example, if the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means 124 belongs to the area “BB + small role 1”, both the BB role and the small role 1 are won.

  In the single determination matching data 128 ', the area (c-1) has an integer range of 0 to 49 and corresponds to the BB combination. The region (c-2) has an integer range of 50 to 149 and corresponds to the RB combination. The area (c-3) has an integer range of 150 to 249 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 1. The area (c-4) has an integer range of 250 to 349 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 2. The area (c-5) has an integer range of 350 to 449 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 3. The area (c-6) has an integer range of 450 to 594 and corresponds to the small combination 1. The area (c-7) has an integer range of 595 to 7004 and corresponds to the small combination 2. The area (c-8) has an integer range of 7005 to 8004 and corresponds to the small combination 3. The area (c-9) has an integer range of 8005 to 17573 and corresponds to a re-game. Further, the region (c-10) has an integer range of 17574 to 65535, which corresponds to a deviation.

  For example, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 182 and this value is collated with the single determination collation data 128 ′, the value 182 of the random number is the region (c-3). Belonging to. As a result, the random number determination means 126 'determines that both the BB combination and the small combination 1 have been won. Further, when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 described above is 43351, when this value is compared with the single determination verification data 128 ′, the random number value 43351 is the region (c-10). Belonging to. As a result, the random number determination means 126 'determines that it has come off.

<< Control processing >>
Below, the control performed in the main control means 100 (main control board 32) and the sub control means 200 (sub control board 52) in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the subroutines shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 8 executed by the main control means 100 (main control board 32) in the first embodiment described above are common processes. is there. Further, the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 executed by the sub-control means 200 (main control board 32) in the first embodiment is a common process. Hereinafter, a subroutine of the second embodiment corresponding to the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As in the first embodiment, in the following, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 described above initialize various variables used for control. It is assumed that the slot machine 10 is in a steady operation after completing the starting process. Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4, 7, 8, and 11 show only one example for executing the control process in the main control means 100, and are not limited to this process procedure. Further, the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 shows only one example for executing the control processing in the sub-control means 200, and is not limited to this processing procedure.

<Role drawing process>
FIG. 11 shows a role lottery processing subroutine according to the second embodiment that is called and executed in step S13 of the subroutine of FIG. 4 described above.

  First, random numbers are extracted by the random number generation means 122 and the random number extraction means 124 (step S91). This random number corresponds to “one generated random number”. The random number judgment means 126 'collates the random number value with the single judgment collation data 128' described above (step S92), and judges the combination (step S93). This combination corresponds to either “carryover combination” or “non-carryover combination”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, this single determination collation data 128 ′ includes BB, RB, BB + pocket 1, BB + pocket 2, BB + pocket 3, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, This is data for determining a game combination or a loss by a lottery process. In other words, the single determination collation data 128 ′ is data for determining “carryover combination”, “non-carryover combination” or losing by lottery processing.

  As described above, in the single determination collation data 128 ', the area (c-1) has an integer range of 0 to 49 and corresponds to the BB combination. The region (c-2) has an integer range of 50 to 149 and corresponds to the RB combination. The area (c-3) has an integer range of 150 to 249 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 1. The area (c-4) has an integer range of 250 to 349 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 2. The area (c-5) has an integer range of 350 to 449 and corresponds to BB combination + small combination 3. The area (c-6) has an integer range of 450 to 594 and corresponds to the small combination 1. The area (c-7) has an integer range of 595 to 7004 and corresponds to the small combination 2. The area (c-8) has an integer range of 7005 to 8004 and corresponds to the small combination 3. The area (c-9) has an integer range of 8005 to 17573 and corresponds to a re-game. Further, the region (c-10) has an integer range of 17574 to 65535, which corresponds to a deviation.

  The type of the combination is determined depending on which of the regions (c-1) to (c-10) the random number value described above belongs.

  In the following, as in the first embodiment, the first combination corresponds to the “non-carry-over combination” and the second combination corresponds to the “carry-over combination”.

  After executing the process of step S93, it is determined whether or not only the first combination is won (step S94). This determination process determines whether or not one of the four types of small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3, or replay combination has been won. That is, it is determined whether the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 belongs to any of the areas (c-6) to (c-9) shown in FIG. When it is determined that the first combination has been won, the value of the flag F_WIN1 is set to 1 (step S95). As described above, the flag F_WIN1 is a flag having a value of 1 when any one of the small combination 1, the small combination 2, the small combination 3 or the re-playing combination is won. That is, the flag F_WIN1 is set to 1 when the “non-carry-over” is won.

  When it is determined in step S94 described above that only the first combination is not won, it is determined whether or not only the second combination is won (step S96). This determination process determines whether or not one of the BB combination and the RB combination is won. That is, it is determined whether the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 124 belongs to the region (c-1) or (c-2) shown in FIG. When it is determined that only the second combination is won, the value of the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 (step S97). As described above, the flag F_WIN2 is a flag whose value is 1 when either the BB combination or the RB combination is won. That is, the flag F_WIN2 is set to 1 when the “carry-over” is won.

  If it is determined in step S96 described above that only the second combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not both the first combination and the second combination have been won (step S98). This determination process determines whether or not one of the BB combination + small combination 1, BB combination + small combination 2 or BB combination + small combination 3 is won. That is, it is determined whether the random number value extracted by the random number extracting unit 124 belongs to any of the areas (c-3) to (c-5) shown in FIG. When it is determined that both the first combination and the second combination are won, the value of the flag F_WIN1 and the value of the flag F_WIN2 are set to 1 (step S99).

  When the process of step S95, S97 or S99 described above is executed, or when it is determined in the determination process of step S98 that both the first combination and the second combination have not been won, this subroutine is terminated. .

  Even if the role lottery process according to the second embodiment is performed, only the “carryover role” is won, only the “non-carryover role” is won, or “carryover role” and “non-carryover role” It is possible to determine whether or not both sides have won the prize.

  After the completion of this process, the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 7 is executed, so that “the winning combination is overlapped by both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination in the predetermined one unit game”. Then, the reel stop control can be performed so that the non-carrying combination wins in the predetermined unit game ”.

  In addition, by executing the winning process shown in FIG. 8, "when the predetermined one unit game is won in duplicate for both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination, the predetermined one unit game" It is possible to continue to memorize that the winning combination is won during at least two unit games including

  Further, by executing the notification process shown in FIG. 9, "when the predetermined one unit game is won in duplicate for both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination, from the predetermined one unit game" Until then, at least two or more unit games including the predetermined unit game are performed, the continuous effect of the content that has continued from the content of the effect in the predetermined unit game is used as the lottery result information. It can be performed in the notification means ”.

2 is a front view showing a front surface of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 shows an internal structure of the slot machine 10. 2 is a functional block diagram according to the first embodiment showing an outline of main control functions in the slot machine 10. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of control in main control means 100. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the hand lottery process by 1st Embodiment called and performed by step S13 of the subroutine of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the 1st collation data 129a and the 2nd collation data 129b. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel stop control processing that is called and executed in step S18 of the subroutine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning process called and performed by step S21 of the subroutine of FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of notification control executed in sub-control means 200. 4 is a functional block diagram according to a second embodiment showing an outline of main control functions in the slot machine 10. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the hand lottery process by 2nd Embodiment called and performed by step S13 of the subroutine of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the single determination collation data 128 '.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 30L, 30C, 30R reel 34 image display device (notification means)
36 Speaker (notification means)
38 lamp (notification means)
42 Start switch 44a, 44b, 44c Stop switch 100 Main control means 120 Role lottery means 122 Random number generating means 124 Random number extracting means 126 Random number judging means 126 'Random number judging means 127 Judgment collation data storage means 127' Judgment collation data storage means 128 Judgment Matching data (multiple matching data)
128 'single judgment verification data 129a first verification data (one verification data)
129b Second verification data (other verification data)
134 Reel stop control means (reel control means)
136 Non-carry-over combination priority stop control means 150 Carry-over combination storage means 200 Sub-control means 300 Notification means

Claims (7)

It is a slot machine in which the progress of a game is determined by the display mode when a plurality of rotatable reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are attached are stopped based on the player's operation. And
The game is a game in which a unit game in which a plurality of reels stop after a start switch is operated by a player can be performed a plurality of times.
Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the reel based on a start switch operated by a player and for controlling the stop of the reel based on a stop switch operated by a player;
A combination consisting of a plurality of types including a carryover combination that activates winning until the display mode of the symbol becomes a specific display mode, and a non-carry-over combination that is valid only in the unit game that is won. A role lottery means for performing the lottery process;
An informing means for informing lottery result information relating to the result of the lottery process, and
Whether or not the combination lottery means that one or both of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination are won based on the value of at least one random number generated in one unit game. Including random number determination means for determining as the lottery process, and
The reel control unit, when the winning in duplicate by pre Symbol lottery process to both said non-carryover to the carryover, the in the unit game that appropriate election non carryover said reel stop control to win Including non-carry-over combination priority stop control means, and
The front said and pheasant Yue role when elected redundantly in both the non carryover may be at least twice the unit game including unit game that appropriate election has won the carryover over while being carried out The carryover role storage means that keeps memorizing,
Before when redundantly in both winning and pheasant Yue combination with the non-carryover, the front until Kito election at least two or more unit game including unit game has is made, it continued the contents of The slot machine comprising: an effect control means for causing the notifying means to perform a continuation effect as the lottery result information.   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the random number determination means determines whether or not at least one of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination is won based on the value of one generated random number. The random number determination means includes a verification data storage means in which a single determination verification data is stored,
The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the value of the one random number is checked against the single determination check data to determine whether at least one of the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination is won.   The random number determination means generates two or more random numbers, determines whether or not the carryover combination has been won based on the value of one of the random numbers, and another random number different from the one random number The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not the non-carry-over combination is won based on a value. The random number determination unit includes a verification data storage unit in which one determination verification data and other determination verification data different from the one determination verification data are stored.
Determining whether or not the carryover combination is won by comparing the value of the one random number with the one determination verification data; and
The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein the value of the other random number is compared with the other determination verification data to determine whether or not the non-carry-over combination is won.   The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the carryover combination is a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to a player, and the non-carryover combination is a small combination that is not transferred to the special game. The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein the production control means may select the continuous production when the lottery process does not win both the carryover combination and the non-carryover combination.

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