JP5062779B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine that changes a stop mode of a combination of symbols in accordance with the determined identification information when a predetermined combination of symbols can be stopped on an effective line .

In a conventional slot machine, a special role (BB, etc.) that is advantageous to the player is provided as a lottery, and a special game is performed by winning or winning a special role. It is generally done to increase. Here, a technique for carrying over the winning of a special role when a special role is won is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-10401 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that, for example, when a predetermined combination is won, an effective line for stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is changed by internal control such as lottery (corresponding to the predetermined combination) Changing the stop mode of the symbol combination) .

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means.
The invention according to claim 1 includes main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and sub-control means for controlling the effect output device that is electrically connected to the main control means and outputs the effect during the game. In the case where the main control means determines a combination of symbols that can be stopped on the active line, when the combination of symbols is a predetermined symbol combination, any one of a plurality of types of identification information is identified. When the information is determined and the predetermined symbol combination can be stopped on the active line, when the one identification information is determined, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on one effective line, and the other When the identification information is determined, the control is performed so that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on an effective line different from the one effective line, and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the effective line. When the identification information is determined in case of a capability is to send the information about the identification information on the sub-control means, said sub-control means, the effect was determined on the basis of the information about the received identification information, and outputs It is characterized by that.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined symbol combination can be stopped on an active line, the predetermined symbol combination can be stopped on a different effective line according to the determined identification information. In addition, since an effect according to the determined identification information is output, even if the game can stop a predetermined symbol combination, a different effect can be output depending on the active line where the predetermined symbol combination stops. it can.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination and winning probability in this embodiment. The identification information lottery table of this embodiment is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the main control means in a normal game. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the main control means during a normal game, and is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control by the sub control means in a normal game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment.
(Game control means, main control means, sub-control means)
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes lottery of the role, drive control of the reel 31, and payout at the time of winning. Main control means 60a for controlling the progress of the game, and sub-control means 60b for controlling the output of the performance.

  The main control means 60a and the sub-control means 60b are provided on separate control boards, respectively, and store a CPU for performing calculations and the like, programs necessary for the progress of games, data for effects, and the like. A ROM and a RAM or the like that temporarily stores captured data and the like when the CPU performs various controls. The main control means 60a and the sub control means 60b are electrically connected.

(Start switch, stop switch, bet switch)
As shown in FIG. 1, a start switch 41, a stop switch 42, and a bet switch 45 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 60a.
The bet switch 45 is a switch that is operated when a player inserts a stored medal when starting a game, and is a switch that enables an effective line by the operation. Although the medal insertion slot is not shown in FIG. 1, the medal insertion slot is a part for inserting an actual medal to activate the effective line, as with the bet switch 45. The insertion of the medal is included in the operation of the bet switch 45.

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reel 31.
Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three reels 31 and are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31.

(Motor, reel)
Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 60a.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, and is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31 and controlled by the main control means 60a.
The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a role to be described later) is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.

  When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 60a. When receiving this signal, the main control means 60a controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.

  When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 60a. When the main control means 60a (specifically, the reel stop control means 68 described later) receives this signal, the main control means 60a controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and stops the reel 31 related to the motor 32. Take control.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the reel 31 is provided with left, middle, and right three, and the stop switch 42 is provided with left, middle, and right three correspondingly. That is, the reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42 is the left reel 31, the reel 31 corresponding to the middle stop switch 42 is the middle reel 31, and the reel 31 corresponding to the right stop switch 42 is the right reel 31.

Further, after receiving the signal that the start switch 41 has been operated, the main control means 60a delays by a predetermined time and transmits the signal that the start switch 41 has been operated to the sub-control means 60b. Control.
In particular, in the present embodiment, a delay time is determined in a range of 0 to 39 ms at random by a software random number or the like, and a signal indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated is passed to the sub-control means 60b after the determined delay time has elapsed. To be sent.

  Note that not only the signal indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated but also all signals transmitted from the main control means 60a to the sub-control means 60b, such as a signal that the stop switch 42 has been operated, as described above. Has a delay time.

(Production output devices (lamps, speakers, image display devices))
Furthermore, the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the sub-control means 60b is electrically connected with effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 controlled by the sub-control means 60b. ing.

  The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 includes a back lamp (not shown) fixed to the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, an upper lamp and a side lamp that are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made. A lamp (not shown) and the like are included.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 45 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot to set an effective line, and turns on the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is turned on, the number of effective lines is determined and all the reels 31 are started (rotation is started).

  Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When all the reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of symbols on the reels 31 on the active line matches one of the predetermined combinations of symbols, and the winning combination is determined, depending on the winning combination The medal is paid out.

(Design combination line, effective line)
Although not shown, a symbol combination line (effective line) is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a total of five lines: lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and diagonal lines in the downward and leftward diagonal directions. The three symbols that are continuous above and below each reel 31 are positioned on one or more symbol combination lines.

  Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of medals inserted or set by the player. Here, in the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line for winning a combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line.

  On the other hand, the “invalid line” is generated when the number of inserted medals is one or two, and is a line that is not set as an effective line among the symbol combination lines, and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations. Even if the line is stopped, a profit according to the combination (medal payout etc.) is not performed. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

  The number of medals inserted in one game can be selected by the player from one to three. When the number of medals inserted is 1, the horizontal symbol combination line (one line) is set as an effective line, and the remaining four symbol combination lines are set as invalid lines. When the number of inserted medals is 2, the horizontal, middle, upper and lower symbol combination lines (total of three) are set as valid lines, and the other two symbol combination lines are set as invalid lines. The Furthermore, when the number of inserted medals is 3, all the symbol combination lines (a total of 5) are set as valid lines and there are no invalid lines.

(Role)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating types of winning combinations (combinations to be drawn by the winning lottery means 61 described later), winning probabilities, and the like in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, BB and RB that are special roles, small roles 1 to 3 that are small roles, and replay are provided as a combination during a normal game.

  The special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game that can be expected to win medals more than a normal game and is advantageous to the player). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) are provided as special roles. BB is a role for shifting to a BB game, which is one of special games, and RB is a role for shifting to an RB game, which is another one of special games. In addition, although SB (single bonus) is mentioned as another special combination, in this embodiment, BB and RB are provided and SB is not provided.

The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In this embodiment, three types of small combinations 1 to 3 are provided. When a plurality of types of small combinations are provided, the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination and the number of medals to be paid out are set differently depending on the types of small combinations.
Furthermore, the replay is a replaying role that enables a replaying with maintaining the number of medals (the number of bets) inserted in the game.

In the present embodiment, a normal game (inside or not inside), a special game BB game, and an RB game are provided as game types.
Here, the concept of non-inside and inside is provided in the normal game. “Non-inside” means a game that has not been won for a special role. On the other hand, “inside” means that a special combination is won in the game or the game before it, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (no winning) It means during a game.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, each BB game has a unique role. The BB game is provided with a first game (described later) and a second game (described later). As a combination in the first game of the BB game, a small combination 1 to a small combination 3 and a transition combination are provided. Here, the transition combination is a combination for shifting from the first game of the BB game to the second game. That is, when the transition combination wins during the first game of the BB game, the game shifts from the first game to the second game.

Further, a predetermined combination is provided as a combination during the second game of the BB game. The predetermined combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the same manner as the small combination.
In the RB game, a predetermined combination is provided as in the second game of the BB game.

In each of the above combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. . FIG. 2 also shows the presence / absence of carry-over for the next game.
Special roles are listed as roles that are carried over. When a special role is won, when the reel 31 is stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped on the active line, and in the game until the special role is won, the special role will be carried over from the next game onwards. To be controlled.

  On the other hand, roles other than special roles are not carried over. In the lottery of a winning combination, when these winning combinations are won, the winning combination is effective only in the game, and the winning combination is not carried over after the next game. That is, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the winning combination can be won (there are some exceptions as will be described later). Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease. Note that “stop (win) is possible” means that the reel 31 stops (wins) within the range of the stoptable position of the reel 31 (within the range of stop control).

  A combination of symbols of the reel 31 corresponding to the above various combinations is determined in advance. When all the reels 31 are stopped, a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of the predetermined combinations stops on the active line, and when a winning combination of the combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. It is.

  For example, assuming that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 is set to “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon”, “watermelon” provided on each reel 31 when all the reels 31 are stopped. When all the symbols are stopped on any active line and the small combination 2 is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Of the game control means 60, the main control means 60a includes the following combination lottery means 61 and the like. The sub-control unit 60b includes the following information receiving unit 81 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

(Role lottery means)
The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of the roles (BB and RB which are the special roles described above, small roles 1 to 3 which are small roles, replay, transitional role or predetermined role). The role lottery means 61 includes, for example, a random number generator for hardware lottery (a random number generator composed of hardware), a random number extractor that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means (random number generator) of this embodiment generates a 16-bit random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on (operated) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the BB winning area, it is determined as BB winning, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined as non-winning.

As shown in FIG. 2, for example, in the normal game, the role lottery means 61 may select a winning combination or a non-selection based on a random number value extracted from BB, RB, small portion 1 to small portion 3, replay and non-winning. Judge the winner.
Even when a special combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the combination including the special combination is performed after the next game. Therefore, after winning the special role, there may be a case where the special role is further won before the special role is won.

(Role drawing table)
The combination lottery table 62 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. The combination lottery table 62 includes a specific combination lottery table 62 for each gaming state (normal game, BB game (first game and second game), RB game).
Each combination lottery table 62 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and as shown in FIG. Is set to a predetermined ratio so as to have a preset winning probability.

  Although not shown, the winning area and the non-winning area of each combination are determined for each number of inserted medals (1 to 3) and for each set value of the payout rate. The winning probability is one example when setting values for the number of inserted medals and the payout rate are determined.

  First, as the role lottery table 62 in the normal game, as shown in FIG. 2, a first role lottery table 62a and a second role lottery table 62b are provided. The first combination lottery table 62a is used during the execution of special combination winning control, which will be described later, when the game is not inside or inside the normal game. The second combination lottery table 62b is used during the execution of the special combination non-winning control, which will be described later, during the normal game.

Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 2, a BB gaming combination lottery table 62c is provided as the combination lottery table 62 used in the BB game. The BB game combination lottery table 62c further includes a first game table and a second game table used in the first game of the BB game.
In the first game table, the winning probabilities of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 and the transition combination to be drawn in the first game (general game) of the BB game are determined. Further, in the second game table, the winning probability of a predetermined role to be drawn in the second game (bonus game) of the BB game is determined.
Further, an RB game combination lottery table 62d is provided as the combination lottery table 62 used for the RB game.

(Identification information lottery means)
The identification information lottery means 63 determines any one piece of identification information (a command to be transmitted to a sub-control means 60b described later) by lottery according to the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 61. The configuration is the same as the combination lottery means 61. That is, a random number generating means (16-bit random number generator made of hardware), a random number extracting means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means, and an identification information lottery table to be described later with the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 64 is provided for determining the identification information corresponding to the area to which the random number value belongs.

(Identification information lottery table)
The identification information lottery table 64 defines selection probabilities for one or more types of identification information for each winning combination (including a case of non-winning). For the winning combination (including non-winning), there are three or more types of identification information to be selected.
In addition, the identification information lottery table 64 includes a first identification information lottery table 64a used when not inside, and a second identification information lottery table 64b used when inside.

FIG. 3 shows the identification information lottery table 64 of this embodiment. FIG. 3 shows the selection probability for a 16-bit random number (/ 65536). As shown in FIG. 3, in each identification information lottery table 64, identification information having a predetermined random number range is defined for each combination.
For example, in FIG. 3, in the case of a normal game (not inside), when winning a small role 1, identification information 1 is selected with a probability of 8760/65536, and identification information 2 is selected with a probability of 56756/65536. The identification information 3 is selected with a probability of 20/65536.

(Winning information storage means)
The winning information storage means 65 is for storing the type of the winning combination by the winning lottery means 61 and the identification information won by the identification information lottery means 63, and is composed of, for example, a RAM. In particular, in this embodiment, the type of winning combination and identification information in a plurality of consecutive games are stored.
For example, in a certain game, when the small role 1 is won and the identification information 2 is selected, it is memorized, and when the next game is again won the small role 1 and the identification information 2 is selected. The fact that the small combination 1 is won in two consecutive games and the identification information 2 is selected is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the winning information storage means 65 (1) wins two games in succession for the small role 1 and determines whether or not the identification information 2 is selected. Whether winning and identification information 5 are selected, (3) 2 games in succession, winning a small role 3 and whether or not identification information 8 is selected, (4) 3 games in succession, replaying It is stored whether or not the winning information has been selected and the identification information 11 has been selected.

  Therefore, the winning information storage means 65 stores, for example, when a small role 1 is won in a certain game and the identification information 2 is selected, but in the next game, the small role 1 is won. When the identification information other than the identification information 2 is selected, the information indicating that “the small role 1 is won and the identification information 2 is selected” in the previous game is controlled to be deleted. Note that the winning combination in the game and the selected identification information are stored at least until the next game, even if it is information other than the above (1) to (4).

(Means to carry over special roles)
In the game until the special combination (BB or RB) is won, until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line (until the special combination wins), It controls to carry on the special role winning after the next game.

  In this embodiment, when a special combination is won, a special combination flag 66a is provided in order to store the selection of the special combination. When winning BB, the special combination flag 66a related to BB is turned on (from OFF), and when winning RB, the special combination flag 66a related to RB is turned on (from OFF). The on state of these special combination flags 66a is maintained until BB or RB wins, and when BB or RB wins, the special combination flag 66a is returned from on to off.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the role lottery means 61 performs the lottery of the role including the special role even after winning the special role. For this reason, winnings of multiple special roles may be carried over. Therefore, in this embodiment, both the special combination flag 66a related to BB and the special combination flag 66a related to RB are configured to be able to store a plurality of winning combinations.

(Game state transition control means)
The gaming state transition control means 67 is that the same combination is continuously won by the combination lottery means 61 in the predetermined number of consecutive games, and the predetermined identification information is continuously won by the identification information lottery means 63. When the determination is made, the game state is controlled to shift from the normal game state to a specific game state advantageous to the player.

In particular, in the present embodiment, “in the predetermined number of consecutive games, when the same winning combination is continuously won by the winning lottery means 61 and predetermined identification information is continuously won by the identification information lottery means 63”. (1) When two games are consecutive, winning a small combination 1 and identification information 2 is selected, (2) Three games are consecutive, winning a small combination 2 and identification information 5 is selected (3) When two games are consecutively won for the small role 3 and the identification information 8 is selected, (4) When three games are consecutively selected for the replay and the identification information 11 is selected .
In other words, when “predetermined” identification information is successively won, in the present embodiment, it means that “identical” identification information is successively won.

Further, the game state transition control unit 67 shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific identification information is won by lottery by the identification information lottery unit 63. Control.
Here, the “specific identification information” in the present embodiment is the identification information 21 or 23. That is, when the winning lottery means 61 makes a lottery and the identification information 21 or 23 is won, the state shifts to a specific gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the “normal game state” means that the special role winning means 66 carries over the special role winning (inside the inside), but the special role non-winning control (special role) described later. Is a game state in which a combination of symbols corresponding to is not stopped on the active line). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the “special game state” means a special role winning control (a symbol corresponding to a special role, which will be described later), when a special role win is carried over by the special role winning carry-over means 66. This refers to a gaming state in which the combination is controlled to be able to stop on the active line.

  In other words, in the normal (normal game state), even if the special role is won and the special role winning means 66 carries over the special role, the special role non-winning control is executed. The role will never win. Then, the special prize winning control is executed on the condition that any one of the above (1) to (4) is satisfied, or that the identification information 21 or 23 is won in the non-winning game (specific game state) Will be transferred to).

The game state transition control means 67 includes a winning special combination selecting means 67a.
The winning special combination selection means 67a selects whether to make a special combination of BB or RB win when controlling to shift to the specific gaming state, that is, when executing special combination winning control. It is.

  The winning special combination selecting means 67a refers to the special combination flag 66a of the special combination winning carry-over means 66, and when it is determined that the BB winning is carried over but the RB winning is not carried over, Select BB. In addition, when it is determined that there is a carry-over of the RB but there is no carry-over of the BB, the RB is selected as a special combination for winning.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that both BB and RB have been won, the selection is made by lottery. Therefore, the winning special combination selecting unit 67a performs a lottery using a software random number that generates a random number of 8 bits (0 to 255). In this lottery, for example, BB is won with a probability of 2/3 (66.7%), and RB is won with a probability of 1/3 (33.3%).

  Furthermore, the gaming state transition control means 67 includes a special prize winning flag 67b for executing the special prize winning control and storing the special prize selected by the winning special prize selecting means 67a. The special role winning flag 67b is continuously turned off while the special role non-winning control is being executed (including when the special role is not carried over). When it is determined to be executed, and any special combination is selected by the winning special combination selection means 67a, it is controlled from OFF to ON.

  The special prize winning flag 67b includes a special prize winning flag 67b related to BB and a special prize winning flag 67b related to RB. When BB is selected by the winning special prize selecting means 67a, the special prize winning flag 67b is related to BB. When the special prize winning flag 67b is turned on (the special prize winning flag 67b related to the RB remains off) and the RB is selected by the special winning prize selection means 67a, the special prize winning flag 67b related to the RB is turned on. (Special role winning flag 67b relating to BB remains off). Thus, the special combination winning flag 67b is a flag that is referred to when determining whether or not to execute special combination winning control in the game and which special combination is to be controlled.

(Reel stop control means)
When the stop switch 42 is operated, the reel stop control means 68 indicates the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 61, the identification information lottery by the identification information lottery means 63, and when the stop switch 42 is operated. Based on the timing, the stop position determination table 68a is referred to determine the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled to stop the reel 31 at the determined position. It controls to make it.

  For example, the reel stop control means 68 stops the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stoptable position of the reel 31 in the game where the small combination 1 is won. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination other than the small combination 1 is not stopped on the effective line.

Further, the reel stop control means 68 responds to the special combination when the special combination winning flag 67b is OFF when the special combination winning is over (when the special combination flag 66a is ON). “Special role non-winning control” for stopping and controlling the reel 31 so as not to stop the symbol combination on the active line is executed. (2) When the special role winning flag 67b is on, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role Is controlled so as to execute “special prize winning control” for stopping and controlling the reel 31 so that it can be stopped on the active line.
Note that the reel stop control means 68 executes the above-described special combination non-winning control when the special combination winning is not carried over (not in the inside).

  Further, during the execution of the special combination non-winning control, the second combination lottery table 62b is used as the combination lottery table 62, and the combination lottery is performed. On the other hand, during the execution of the special combination winning control, the first combination lottery table 62a is used to draw the combination.

(Stop position determination table)
The stop position determination table 68a is based on the result of the lottery by the part lottery means 61, the identification information lottery by the identification information lottery means 63, and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position is determined.
The stop position determination table 68a includes the following BB table, RB table, small combination 1 to small combination 3 table, replay table, non-winning table, transition combination table, and predetermined combination table.

  In the BB table, when the BB is won (when the special combination flag 66a related to the BB is turned on), the special combination winning control is executed (the special combination selection unit 67a receives the BB). The combination of symbols corresponding to BB within the range of the stoppable position of the reel 31 is used as an effective line under the condition that any winning combination is not won in the game. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than BB is not stopped on the effective line.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “within the range of the stoptable position of the reel 31” in the stop position determination table 68a means (1) from when the stop switch 42 is operated (momentary) to when the reel 31 is stopped. This means that the movement control amount of the reel 31 is within 5 symbols, or (2) the stop control time from when the stop switch 42 is operated (instant) until the reel 31 is stopped is within 190 ms.

  Similarly, in the RB table, when the RB is won (when the special combination flag 66a related to the RB is turned on), the special combination winning control is executed (the winning special combination selecting unit 67a). And a combination of symbols corresponding to the RB within the range of the stoppable position of the reel 31 is used on the condition that any combination in the game is not won. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to roles other than RB is not stopped on the effective line while being stopped on the effective line.

  Further, the small roles 1 to 3 tables are used on condition that the small roles 1 to 3 are won in the game, and within the range of positions where the reel 31 can be stopped, respectively. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination 3 is stopped on the effective line, and other combinations of symbols are not stopped on the effective line.

  Furthermore, the replay table is used on the condition that the replay is won in the game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stoppable position of the reel 31, and the role other than the replay is used. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to is not stopped on the effective line.

  In addition, the non-winning table includes (1) the time when the role is not won, (2) the fact that the small role or replay is not won during execution of the special role non-winning control, or (3) the special role is not won. It is used on condition that one of the identification information 13, 14 or 15 is won by lottery by the identification information lottery means 63, and a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is also effective. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the line does not stop.

  That is, the second combination lottery table 62b is used in the inside, but the second combination lottery table 62b has a higher replay winning probability than the first combination lottery table 62a. For this reason, in the game won for the replay, there are provided a case where control is performed to win the winning replay and a case where control is not performed according to the lottery identification information, and the first combination lottery table 62a is used. The balance with the winning probability (winning rate) of replay when the role is drawn.

  Further, the transition combination table is used on condition that the transition combination is won in the first game of the BB game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the transition combination within the range of the stoppable position of the reel 31 is used. The combination of symbols at the time of stopping the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination other than the transitional combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  Furthermore, the predetermined combination table is used on the condition that the predetermined combination is won in the second game of the BB game or the RB game, and corresponds to the predetermined combination within the range where the reel 31 can be stopped. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols to be stopped is stopped on the effective line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the predetermined combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  As described above, the reel stop control means 68 uses one of the stop position determination tables 68a to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations on the effective line. Within the range, control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the combination are stopped on the active line.

  Further, when a small combination or replay is won during execution of the special combination winning control, the small combination or replay won in the game is given priority as the winning combination. While the special combination winning control is being executed, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination can be stopped on the active line, but in the game, the small combination or replay won in the game is given priority, and the reel stop control means 68 stops and controls the reel 31 so that the selected small role or replay can be won. That is, in this case, the BB table or the RB table is not used, and the small combination 1 to small combination 3 table or the replay table is used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of tables corresponding to the identification information are provided for the above-described small combinations 1 to 3 and the replay table. For example, in this embodiment, the special combination winning control is executed when winning the small combination 1 and selecting the identification information 2 in two games in succession, but corresponds to the identification information 1 as the small combination 1 table. And a small combination 1 table corresponding to the identification information 2 is provided.

When the small combination 1 table corresponding to the identification information 2 is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 is stopped on the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols stops at a specific effective line (for example, the effective line in the middle in the horizontal direction). Set the stop position. On the other hand, when the small combination 1 table corresponding to the identification information 1 is used, the stop position of the reel 31 is set so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 stops at a position other than the specific effective line. Set it up.
As a result, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 is stopped on the specific active line in two consecutive games, the player can have an expectation that the special combination will win.

  In addition to the above, for example, when specific identification information is won, the reel stop control means 68 delays the rotation start timing of the reel 31 from the normal time (makes a delay at the start of rotation), The movement control amount of the symbol when the reel 31 is stopped may be set differently from the normal time.

(Stop symbol discrimination means)
The stop symbol discriminating means 69 discriminates whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol discriminating means 69 discriminates the symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, the angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.

  The stop symbol discriminating means 69 does not discriminate the symbol combination after the reel 31 is actually stopped, but from the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the reel is determined by the stop position determination table 68a. It is also possible to determine a combination of symbols on the effective line when 31 stop positions are determined.

(Winning process means)
The winning processing means 70 is determined by the stop symbol determining means 69 that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped coincides with the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination, and the winning combination is won. Sometimes, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out to the player, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Further, at the time of replay winning, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

(Special game control means)
The special game control means 71 controls the transition from the normal game to the special game (BB game or RB game), the progress of the game during the special game, the end of the special game, and the like.

  The special game control means 71 shifts from the normal game to the BB game when the combination of specific symbols corresponding to BB stops on the active line. Further, when the combination of specific symbols corresponding to RB stops on the active line, the game is shifted from the normal game to the RB game. Further, the special game control means 71 uses an information transmission means 72 described later to inform the player that the special game is to be transferred when shifting to the special game, that is, lighting of the lamp 21 and sound from the speaker 22. In order to perform various effects such as the output of the image and the image display by the image display device 23, the sub-control means 60b is controlled to transmit information indicating that the special game is started.

  The special game control means 71 controls the progress of the game during the BB game and the RB game. In the BB game, the special game control means 71 first starts the first game. The first game is a game in which medals within a predetermined number (for example, three) are inserted as in the normal game. The combination drawn by the combination lottery means 61 in the first game is a transition combination for transferring to the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 and the second game. In addition, when the game is shifted to the BB game, a BB game-specific combination lottery table 62 c unique to the BB game is used as the combination lottery table 62.

  The special game control means 71 then sets the first combination on the condition that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line coincides with the combination of symbols of the transition combination, that is, on the condition that the winning combination of the transition combination is a condition. Transition from the game to the second game.

  When shifting to the second game, the special game control means 71 counts the number of games in the second game and the number of winnings of the predetermined role. In the second game, for example, only one medal can be inserted, and only the effective line in the middle in the horizontal direction is activated, and a specific symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role with a high probability of, for example, about 99% Is a game controlled to stop. Then, the second game is continued until the number of winnings of the predetermined role reaches a specified number (for example, 8 times) or until the number of games reaches a specified number of times (for example, 12 times). In order to determine whether or not the second game end condition is satisfied, the special game control means 71 counts the number of games and the number of winnings of a predetermined role.

  Then, the special game control means 71 terminates the second game when the number of games of the second game or the number of winnings of the predetermined role reaches the specified number of times, and confirms that the condition for ending the BB game is not satisfied. As a condition, control is performed to return to the first game again.

Further, the special game control means 71 continues to determine whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the BB game end condition is satisfied, the special game control means 71 ends the BB game with the game and shifts to the normal game. Control to do.
The BB game end condition in this embodiment is set so that the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds the upper limit. Here, the upper limit value of the present embodiment is set to 360 sheets.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the special game control means 71 counts the number of medals paid out during the BB game, and keeps updating the number of medals paid out for each game.
When the special game control means 71 determines that the counted number of payouts exceeds the upper limit value, it determines that the BB game end condition is satisfied. Note that, as a result of winning a winning combination and paying out the medal in the game, even if the upper limit is exceeded, the medal related to winning the winning combination is controlled to be paid out in the game.

  In addition, in the RB game, the second game in the above-mentioned BB game is a set, that is, a game in which a combination of specific symbols corresponding to a predetermined role is stopped at the active line with a high probability is set to the specified number of wins or the specified number of games. It is done until it reaches. In the RB game, the special game control means 71 continues to count the number of games or the number of winnings of a predetermined role.

(Information transmission means)
The information transmission means 72 includes operation information indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated for each game, information on the lottery result of the role by the winning lottery means 61 (type of winning combination), and information on the lottery result by the identification information lottery means 63 (Type of identification information selected), operation information indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated, winning combination information, and the like are transmitted to the sub-control means 60b side.

Subsequently, each means on the sub-control means 60b side will be described.
(Information receiving means)
The information receiving unit 81 transmits operation information indicating that the start switch 41 and the stop switch 42 have been operated, information on winning combination, type of identification information selected, information on winning combination, etc. transmitted by the information transmitting unit 72 Is to be received.
On the side of the sub-control means 60b, the content to be output from the image display device 23 or the like is determined based on the received information, or a predetermined lottery is performed.

(Production output control means)
The effect output control means 82 selects an effect to be output in the game, and controls effects in the game (lighting of the lamp 21, output of sound from the speaker 22, display content control of the image display device 23, etc.). To do.
The effect output control means 82 includes an effect pattern storage means (effect data table) 82a and an effect pattern selection means 82b.

  The effect pattern storage means 82a stores a plurality of types of effect patterns that define the contents of each effect. Each effect pattern defines what effect is output from which effect output device when the start switch 41 is operated or when the stop switch 42 is operated.

  The effect pattern selection unit 82 b selects an effect pattern based on the identification information received by the information receiving unit 81. For example, at the time of winning the replay, the identification information corresponding to the winning of the replay is transmitted. Therefore, any production pattern corresponding to the identification information is selected by lottery using, for example, a software random number.

  Furthermore, the effect output control means 82 determines whether or not a condition for shifting from the special combination non-winning control to the special combination winning control is satisfied. In this embodiment, (1) whether or not the information indicating that the identification information 2 has been won in two consecutive games has been received, or (2) whether or not the information indicating that the identification information 5 has been won in three consecutive games has been received. (3) Whether or not the information indicating that the identification information 8 has been won in two consecutive games has been received, (4) Whether or not the information indicating that the identification information 11 has been winning in three consecutive games has been received, 5) By determining whether or not the identification information 21 or 23 has been received, it is determined whether or not the condition for shifting to the special prize winning control is satisfied.

  And when it is judged that it is satisfied, based on the winning combination information and identification information received in the game, control is performed so that a corresponding effect pattern is selected during execution of the special combination winning control. The effect output control means 82 controls to output an effect according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 82b.

Next, the flow of processing during a game in the present embodiment will be described based on a flowchart.
4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the flow of control by the main control means 60a during a normal game. FIG. 5 is a flowchart following FIG.
First, in step S1 of FIG. 4, the main control means 60a continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. When ON is detected, an effective line corresponding to the number of inserted medals is determined, each reel 31 is started, and the process proceeds to the next step S2.

  In step S2, it is determined whether or not the special combination flag 66a is on (whether or not the special combination is carried over, that is, whether or not the internal combination is in the interior). When the special combination flag 66a is on, the process proceeds to step S3, and when it is not on, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S3, it is determined whether or not the special combination winning flag 67b is ON, that is, whether or not the special combination winning control is executed. When it is determined that the special combination winning flag 67b is not on, the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is determined that the special combination winning flag 67b is on, the process proceeds to step S5.

  When the process proceeds to step S4, the second combination lottery table 62b is set as the combination lottery table 62, and the process proceeds to step S6. When the process proceeds to step S5, the first combination lottery table 62a is set as the combination lottery table 62, and the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S6, the combination lottery means 61 performs combination drawing using the combination lottery table 62 set in step S4 or step S5, respectively. When a special combination is won in this lottery, the special combination flag 66a corresponding to the selected BB or RB is processed.
Next, proceeding to step S7, the identification information lottery means 63 performs a lottery of identification information corresponding to the winning combination. Here, when the game is not inside, a lottery is performed using the first identification information lottery table 64a, and when the game is inside, a lottery is performed using the second identification information lottery table 64b. In the next step S8, the winning information storage means 65 stores the type of winning combination and identification information.

  Next, proceeding to step S9, the gaming state transition control means 67 determines whether or not a condition for shifting the gaming state from the special combination non-winning control in the normal gaming state to the special combination winning control in the specific gaming state is satisfied. To do. This determination is made based on the winning combination type and identification information stored in the winning information storage means 65 in step S8. For example, when winning a small combination 1 and winning identification information 2 in two games in succession, it is determined that the condition for shifting to the special combination winning control is satisfied. When it is determined that the transition condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S10. When it is determined that the transition condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S10, the winning special combination selecting means 67a selects which of BB or RB special combination is to be won. In the next step S11, the special combination winning flag 67b related to the special combination selected in step S10 is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S12.
In the next step S12, the information transmission means 72 transmits information indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated, information on the winning combination in the game, and identification information to the sub-control means 60b side.

Next, proceeding to step S13 in FIG. 5, the reel stop control means 68 sets a predetermined stop position determination table 68a based on the winning combination etc. in the game.
In the next step S14, the main control means 60a continues to determine whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S15, and the information transmission unit 72 transmits operation information indicating that the stop switch 42 is turned on to the sub-control unit 60b. In the next step S <b> 16, the reel stop control means 68 controls the drive of the motor 32 and performs stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 that is turned on.

  Next, proceeding to step S17, the main control means 60a determines whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped, and when determining that they have stopped, proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 31 have not stopped yet, the process returns to step S14.

  In step S18, the stop symbol determination means 69 determines whether any winning combination has been won (whether the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination has stopped on the active line), and determines that winning has been won. If so, the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, when it is determined that no winning is made, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S19, the winning processing means 70 performs processing such as payout, that is, processing such as payout according to the winning combination. For example, when the small combination 1 wins, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination 1 is paid out, and at the time of replay winning, a process of automatically inserting the number of medals inserted in the game is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the information transmission means 72 transmits information relating to the winning combination to the sub-control means 60b. In the next step S21, it is determined whether or not the special combination (BB or RB) has won (whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to BB or RB has stopped on the active line), and when it is determined that the winning has been won In step S22, the special combination winning carry-over means 66 performs processing of the special combination flag 66a (processing for turning off the special combination flag 66a related to the winning special combination).

In the next step S23, the gaming state transition control means 67 turns the special combination winning flag 67b from on to off. And it progresses to step S24 and the special game control means 71 is controlled to transfer to a special game (BB game or RB game).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S21 that the special combination has not won, the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of control by the sub-control means 60b during a normal game.
First, in step S31, the sub-control unit 60b continues to determine whether or not the information receiving unit 81 has received the information (the winning combination information or the winning identification information) transmitted in step S12 described above. If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S32, where the effect pattern selection means 82b determines the gaming state based on the received winning combination and identification information, and whether or not the same identification information has been received in a plurality of consecutive games. It is determined whether or not a condition for shifting is satisfied, and a corresponding effect pattern is selected. Next, in step S33, the effect output control means 82 controls to output a predetermined effect according to the effect pattern when the effect content at the start of rotation of the reel 31 is defined in the selected effect pattern. To do.

  In the next step S34, the sub-control unit 60b continues to determine whether or not the information receiving unit 81 has received the operation information of the stop switch 42 transmitted in the above-described step S15. When it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S35, where the effect output control means 82 determines whether or not an effect to be output when the stop switch 42 is operated is defined in the selected effect pattern, When it is determined, control is performed to output the effect.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S36, and it is determined whether or not the information receiving means 81 has received the winning combination information transmitted in step S20 described above. When it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S37, where the effect output control means 82 controls to output an effect corresponding to the winning combination. For example, when winning a special role, control is performed so as to output an effect specific to the special role. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, For example, the following various deformation | transformation is possible.
(1) In this embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention can also be applied to slot machines that use game media other than medals, such as game balls.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of lottery table 62 and identification information lottery table 64 are provided depending on whether inside or inside, but the present invention is not limited to the types provided in the embodiment. For example, the number of second role lottery tables 62b used in the interior is not limited to one, and a plurality of types are provided, and transition conditions between the respective role lottery tables 62 are set in advance and satisfy the transition conditions. It is also possible to change the combination lottery table 62 used by the combination lottery means 61.

  (3) When a plurality of combination lottery tables 62 are provided, the winning probability of each combination may be set for each combination lottery table 62. In the present embodiment, the second combination lottery table 62b sets the replay winning probability higher than the first combination lottery table 62a and controls the winning percentage of the replay won by the reel 31 stop control. Is not limited to such control.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the game state is changed from the special role non-winning control to the special role winning control on condition that the same combination is won in a plurality of consecutive games and the same identification information is continuously won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be based on the fact that predetermined identification information is continuously won. For example, (1) winning the same combination in a predetermined number of consecutive games and winning different identification information, or (2) winning the same combination in a predetermined number of consecutive games, The game state may be controlled to be shifted on condition that one of the identification information is won.

  (5) In the present embodiment, the normal gaming state is the gaming state in which the special combination non-winning control is executed, and the specific gaming state is the gaming state in which the special combination winning control is executed, but this is not limitative. For example, a specific small combination that wins when the stop switch 42 is operated in a predetermined operation order and does not win when the stop switch 42 is operated in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order is provided as one of the combinations. . Then, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which nothing is notified when the specific small role is won, and the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small role won when the specific small role is won is notified as the specific gaming state. It is good also as a game state to play (notification game state).

  (6) In this embodiment, when the special winning combination control is executed, the special winning combination selecting means 67a selects (determines) which special winning combination is to be won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a condition for winning a BB and a condition for winning an RB are provided, and when one of the conditions is satisfied, the special combination that wins the special combination that satisfies the condition is awarded. You may make it perform winning control. For example, first, when winning a small combination 1 for two games in succession and when identification information 2 is selected, control is made to shift to BB winning control and winning a small combination 2 for three consecutive games, And when the identification information 5 is selected, you may control to transfer to RB winning control.

  Secondly, when winning a small combination 1 in two games in succession, and when identification information 2 is selected, control is made to shift to BB winning control and winning a small combination 1 in two consecutive games. However, when either identification information 1 or 2 is selected, control may be performed so as to shift to RB winning control.

  (7) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the condition for transitioning the game state is that the same combination is won in a predetermined number of consecutive games, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when a different combination is won, control may be made so that the gaming state is shifted (shifting to an advantageous gaming state or shifting to an unfavorable gaming state) depending on the identification information won.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the identification information is selected including the case where the combination lottery means 61 is not won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification information lottery is performed only when any combination is won by the combination lottery means 61. A lottery of identification information by means 63 may be performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 45 Bet switch 60 Game control means 60a Main control means 60b Sub control means 61 Role lottery means 62 Role lottery table 62a First role lottery table 62b Second combination lottery table 62c BB game combination lottery table 62d RB game combination lottery table 63 Identification information lottery means 64 Identification information lottery table 64a First identification information lottery table 64b Second identification information lottery table 65 Winning information storage unit 66 Special role winning carry-over means 66b Special role flag 67 Game state transition control means 67a Winning special role selection means 67b Special role winning flag 68 Reel stop control means 68a Stop position determination table 69 Stop symbol size Separate means 70 Winning processing means 71 Special game control means 72 Information transmission means 81 Information reception means 82 Production output control means 82a Production pattern storage means 82b Production pattern selection means

Claims (1)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means that is electrically connected to the main control means and controls the effect output device for outputting the effect during the game;
With
The main control means includes
When determining a combination of symbols that can be stopped on an active line, if the combination of symbols is a predetermined symbol combination, determine any one identification information from a plurality of types of identification information,
When the predetermined symbol combination can be stopped on an effective line, if the identification information is determined as one identification information, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped at one effective line and determined as another identification information. Control to stop the predetermined symbol combination on an effective line different from the one effective line,
When the identification information is determined when the combination of the predetermined symbols can be stopped on the active line, information on the identification information is transmitted to the sub-control unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub-control means determines and outputs an effect based on the received information related to the identification information .

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