JP5495229B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  After the player inserts the game media and rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, the rotated reels are stopped according to the result of the winning lottery, and the game is performed by combining the symbols at the time of stoppage. A slot machine that determines the result is widely used as one of gaming machines. Among these slot machines, for example, there is a slot machine in which a winning combination is set that allows a winning game to be executed in a manner advantageous to the player when winning. When winning a winning combination in the winning combination lottery, a winning flag that can be carried over to the subsequent games is set, and when the winning state is displayed with a symbol corresponding to the winning combination displayed in the internal gaming state with the winning flag set Will be played from the next game.

In a game state in which the winning flag is set, when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed, a specific symbol, so-called “reach eyes” may be displayed. However, it is difficult for a player with relatively little gaming experience to discriminate such a specific symbol, and the game may end without noticing it even though the winning flag is set.
In order to deal with such a problem, a slot machine that displays an image for notifying a specific symbol when it is displayed has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-270243 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a specific symbol is displayed until a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed in an internal gaming state in which the winning flag is set in the winning lottery and the winning flag is set. Each time it is done, a notification image that notifies it is repeatedly displayed. Therefore, as the game continues, the player's interest in the notification image decreases, and as a result, the concentration may be weakened and the interest in the game may also decrease.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above problem, even when a specific symbol is repeatedly displayed, even if the player does not see the same image repeatedly, and the player continues the game, It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of sustaining interest in games and further providing gamers with fun games.

  In order to achieve the above object, as a slot machine according to the present invention, a game in which a game medium is inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed once. A slot lottery means for performing a lottery for determining at least one combination or disparity from among a plurality of combinations by lottery processing, and a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols. After the rotation, when a signal based on the reel stop operation of the player is received, the reel control means for controlling the stop of the rotated reel according to the result of the combination lottery, and any combination in the combination lottery When the flag is set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning lottery by the reel stop control is displayed on the active line with the flag being set. A winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the winning combination determined to have won, and an effect control means for performing a control process for performing a predetermined effect, When a predetermined combination 1 and a predetermined combination 2 are won simultaneously, a specific symbol or a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as a “specific symbol”) is displayed by the reel stop control based on a predetermined reel stop operation of the player. It is conceivable that a dedicated effect different from the normal effect is performed by the effect control means only when the specific symbol is displayed in the game in which the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2 are won simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

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

“Corresponding symbol combinations stop” means, for example, that symbols determined corresponding to roles for each reel stop on a predetermined effective line, and predetermined symbols are aligned. . In this case, a case where a symbol to be stopped is defined for all reels is included, and a case where a symbol to be stopped for some reels is also included. The symbols to be stopped can be set to the same symbol for all reels, or different symbols can be set for each reel.
On the contrary, “the corresponding symbol combination does not stop” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “corresponding symbol combination stops” is not satisfied. Therefore, for example, even when the symbols to be stopped on some of the required reels do not stop, “does not stop”. Of course, even when the symbols to be stopped on all the required reels do not stop, it does not stop.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined combination 1 and a predetermined combination 2 are simultaneously won in the combination lottery, a specific symbol or a combination of symbols is controlled by reel stop control based on a predetermined reel stop operation of the player. May be displayed. Here, the specific symbol may be a single symbol or a combination of a plurality of symbols, and not only a combination of symbols displayed on the effective line, but also an arbitrary arrangement of symbols including a vertical arrangement on one reel. Is included.
In addition, the specific symbol may be displayed except when the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2 are won simultaneously. Further, the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2 correspond to combinations of arbitrary combinations including an arbitrary combination including a single combination, a winning combination, and a replay combination. As an example that is not limited to this, a combination of a single combination and a winning combination and a combination of a single combination and a general combination other than a single combination can be given.

As for the effects performed by the effect control means, for example, effects by image display, effects using sound, effects by lighting, turning off, blinking, etc. of lamps, effects using operating devices, etc. are conceivable, and these are combined. Is also possible.
In this embodiment, only when a specific symbol is displayed, a dedicated effect different from the normal effect is performed, but this dedicated effect can be identified as an effect different from the effect that the player normally performs. If it is a thing, arbitrary productions are applicable. For example, displaying characters that are not displayed in normal performances, displaying scenes that are not displayed in normal performances, producing sounds that cannot be generated in normal performances, or causing vibrations using actuators. Can be considered.

In the present embodiment, the special effect is performed only when a specific symbol is displayed in the game in which the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2 are simultaneously won in the combination lottery. For example, in the game after the game won at that time for the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2, even if a specific symbol is displayed, a dedicated effect is not repeatedly performed each time. Therefore, even if the player continues the game, it can be expected that the interest in the exclusive effect will be maintained without getting tired of the exclusive effect, and in turn, the interest in the game can be expected to be maintained.
In addition, since a special effect is performed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game that is simultaneously won for a predetermined combination 1 and a predetermined combination 2 in a combination lottery, the player can play his own skill (reel stop operation) At this point, the player tries to display a specific symbol and can give the player a game fun.

  Further, as the slot machine according to the present invention, one of the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined combination 2 is a winning combination that shifts to a winning game that is advantageous to the player when winning, When the winning combination is a game that is won or the winning combination is not won, the winning processing control means performs control processing to carry on the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination after the next game, and the winning flag In a game that is carried over, it is conceivable that the dedicated effect is not performed even when the specific symbol is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, since the winning combination is included in the winning combination at the same time, the player's interest in particular symbols and dedicated effects is particularly increased. In addition, in a game state in which the winning flag is set, a so-called “reach eye” may be displayed as a specific symbol. In games, even if reach eyes are displayed, dedicated effects are not implemented, so it can be expected that the player's interest in the dedicated effects and reach eyes will be sustained, and in turn, the player's interest in games will be maintained Can be expected.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the external processing information that can be accessed via the information medium that can be operated by the player to the external processing means that executes processing related to the game performed in the gaming machine is further identified. An external processing information generating means for generating for each player, wherein the external processing information generating means generates the external processing information based on the data of the dedicated effect performed during the game performed by the identified player It is possible to do.

  Examples of the “external processing means” in which processing related to a game performed by a gaming machine is executed may include a server on a network such as the Internet or a LAN. Examples of the “information medium” include portable electronic devices such as a mobile phone and a personal digital assistant (PDA).

“External processing information” is information relating to a game played in a gaming machine, and is information that can be transmitted to an external processing means via an information medium. As a specific means, it is conceivable to read a two-dimensional code including information to be transmitted to the external processing means with an information medium and access the external processing means. In order to access the external processing means, the two-dimensional code includes information such as the URL and address of the external processing means.
Also, as means for identifying individual players, it is possible to log in by entering a password assigned to each player, or any other identification such as reading a dedicated card or biometric authentication. Means can also be used.

  In the present embodiment, the external processing information generating means uses the displayed specific symbol and the data of the dedicated effect (referred to as “game related information”) displayed for the game of the player identified by the password or the like. The external processing information is generated, and the player can transmit the game related information to the external processing means via the information medium. The external processing means can store specific symbols related to the game of the identified player and data of special effects (game related information), including the past, and provide various effects and services based on this to the player. Can be provided.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is expected that the player's willingness to collect with respect to the specific symbols and dedicated effects is stimulated, and the player can play the game in a slot machine that can generate external processing information repeatedly. In other words, it can be expected to become a repeater. Further, since the player tries the reel stop operation so that various specific symbols and special effects can be collected, it is possible to give the player a game fun.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, there is a continuous effect that is performed over a plurality of games. In the game while the continuous effect is being performed, the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined Even if the winning combination is won simultaneously and the specific symbol is displayed, it is conceivable that the dedicated effect is not performed.

“Continuous production” performed over multiple games is a production of content that has continued over multiple games. For example, a player who wins a winning role The so-called “Aori production” is also included.
In a game while a continuous production is being implemented, even if a specific symbol is displayed at the same time for a given combination 1 and 2 in the combination lottery, the special production is not implemented, so the progression of the continuous production And the player's interest in continuous performance is not impaired.

  The slot machine according to the present invention further includes a freeze control means for performing a freeze effect for temporarily suspending the function of the operation means of the gaming machine when the specific symbol is displayed, the freeze control means, When a specific symbol is displayed, it is conceivable that the freeze effect is always performed regardless of whether or not the dedicated effect can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific symbol is displayed, the freeze effect is always performed regardless of whether or not the dedicated effect is performed. Therefore, even if the special effect is not performed, the player can recognize the display of the specific symbol because he / she has a different feeling than usual due to the freeze effect. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if the game is continued, the player can recognize the display of the specific symbol without getting tired of the dedicated effect and without disturbing the continuous effect.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is conceivable that there are a plurality of specific symbols, and the dedicated control different depending on the specific symbols is performed by the effect control means.

  In this embodiment, since different special effects are performed according to the specific symbols, the player is encouraged to perform a reel stop operation so that different specific symbols are displayed in order to experience different special effects. Therefore, the player's interest in the dedicated symbol and game is increased, and when the external processing information is used, the player's willingness to collect can be further stimulated.

  The slot machine according to the present invention is a slot machine capable of carrying out a game in which the process from inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is one time. Then, by rotating a lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining at least one combination or out of a plurality of combinations by lottery processing, and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, When a signal based on the reel stop operation is received, a reel control means for performing stop control of the rotated reel according to the result of the combination lottery, and a flag is set when any combination is determined in the combination lottery. When it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning lottery by the reel stop control is displayed on the active line with the flag set, A winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the winning combination determined to have won, and an effect controlling means for performing a control process for performing a predetermined effect, and one or more predetermined ones or more in the winning lottery When a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined combination”) is won, a specific symbol or a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol”) is displayed by the reel stop control based on a predetermined reel stop operation of the player, Only when the specific symbol is displayed in the game won for the predetermined combination, it is conceivable that a special effect different from the normal effect is performed by the effect control means.

  The “predetermined combination” includes any combination including a winning combination, a general combination, and a replay combination, and may be a combination of these combinations.

In the present embodiment, the dedicated effect is performed only when the specific symbol is displayed in the game in which the predetermined winning combination is won in the role lottery. Therefore, the dedicated dedicated effect is repeatedly performed every time the specific symbol is displayed. There is nothing. Therefore, even if the player continues the game, it can be expected that the interest in the exclusive effect will be maintained without getting tired of the exclusive effect, and in turn, the interest in the game can be expected to be maintained.
In addition, since a special effect is implemented only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game won in a predetermined role in the role lottery, the player seems to display the specific symbol with his skill (reel stop operation). It is possible to give the player a game fun.

According to the above-described invention, the special effect is performed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a predetermined combination is won in a combination lottery, or a game in which a predetermined combination 1 and a predetermined combination 2 are simultaneously selected. Each time the specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated effect is not repeatedly performed. Therefore, even if the player continues the game, it can be expected that the interest in the exclusive effect will be maintained without getting tired of the exclusive effect, and in turn, the interest in the game can be expected to be maintained.
In addition, since a special effect is performed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a predetermined winning combination is won or a predetermined winning combination 1 and a predetermined winning combination 2 are simultaneously won, With this skill (reel stop operation), an attempt is made to display a specific symbol, and it is possible to give the player a game fun.

  Further, when the external processing information generating means generates external processing information based on data of a dedicated effect performed in the game performed by the identified player, the player can externally process the dedicated effect performed. You can accumulate and enjoy by means. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's willingness to collect for the special effects will be stimulated and the player will enjoy the game of the slot machine over and over again, that is, become a repeater.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. It is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a gaming machine system capable of transmitting external processing information including game-related information related to games played in a slot machine to a server on the network via a mobile phone or the like. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart which mainly shows a part lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart which mainly shows a flag-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing subroutine at the time of RT operation | movement which is a part of control process of a role lottery processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control subroutine which is a part of control processing of a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine which shows the control processing after the design of a reel stops. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the MB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination, flag off processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a BB and MB determination process subroutine which is a part of control process of the process subroutine at the time of winning selection. It is a flowchart which shows a re-game combination / general combination determination processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the exclusive production control subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the two-dimensional code display subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a game state. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT1 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT2 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT3 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT4 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of a general lottery table | surface at the time of bonus / RT non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of reel symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a figure which shows the Example of a specific symbol. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the number of 1 sheet | seat combination and BB combination to win simultaneously.

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

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

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines are composed of three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). . At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B, effective line display units (bet number display means) 24a to 24e are provided. These valid line display units 24a to 24e display a winning line (hereinafter referred to as a valid line) that has become valid according to the number of gaming media (in this embodiment, medals are used) for which betting has been made. To do. In the present embodiment, the number of gaming media (the number of bets) to be betted is set to “3”, “2”, “1”, “2” in order from the top in each active line display unit 24a to 24e. ”,“ 3 ”, and the role of displaying the number of bets as well as the winning line.

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

  In the present embodiment, an input button 90 is provided on the operation panel unit 30 for inputting a player-specific password. This password can be received from a gaming machine server on the network accessed by a mobile phone or the like. By logging on with this password input, individual players can be identified. As will be described later, in the game of the specified player, the external processing information generation means 550 stores game-related information including the displayed specific symbol and information on the dedicated effect that has been displayed, and logs off (at the end of the game). ), The two-dimensional code including the stored game-related information is displayed on the display device 70. The player reads the displayed two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like, and transmits the read data to a gaming machine server on the network, so that his game-related information including specific information (such as specific symbols and (Dedicated production data) can be stored. A detailed description of such a gaming machine system will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a winning lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning process control means 450, a regame control means 460, a regame selection high state control means 470, and a freeze control means 480.
The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a winning combination (winning combination, general winning combination, re-playing combination, etc.) by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for the role lottery, a random number extraction means 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 420 And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 7 to 9).

  The reel control means 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the reel stop switch Based on the reel stop rising signal transmitted when the operation of 52L, 52C, and 52R is disclosed or the reel stop falling signal transmitted when the operation is completed, control related to the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed. In the stop control, a symbol combination control is performed to prevent or prevent the stop symbols from being aligned according to the winning combination. Control processing by the reel control means 440 is shown in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIGS. 10 and 11) described later.

When the winning process control means 450 determines that a winning combination or a general combination is won in the winning lottery process, and the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol is that all the symbols corresponding to each winning combination are won, the game is played. A control is performed to carry out a winning game that is advantageous to the player and a payout of a predetermined number of game media.
When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbol that has been won by the re-game player in the lottery process, the next game medium is not inserted. Control for playing a game is performed. The control process by the winning process control means 460 and the replay control means 470 is shown in a winning determination / flag off process subroutine (see FIGS. 12 to 17) described later.

  The re-game selection high state control means 470 has an RT operation state (re-game) in which the game mode is set to a higher probability that a re-game player is won by the combination lottery means when a predetermined start requirement is satisfied. After changing to the RT operation state (re-game selection high state), the control process for releasing the RT operation state (re-game selection high state) is performed when a predetermined release requirement is satisfied. Note that an arbitrary probability can be set as long as the winning probability of the re-gamer in the re-game selection high state is a value slightly higher than that of the normal game.

  Freeze control means 480 performs a control process for temporarily suspending the function of the operating means of the gaming machine when a predetermined requirement is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol is displayed). Specifically, even if the start switch 50 is operated, the rotation of the reel is not started until a predetermined time elapses, or the reel stop switches 52L, C, R are operated until the predetermined time elapses. The rotating reel does not stop, and even if a game medium is inserted, it is not accepted until a predetermined time elapses, and the inserted game medium returns to the game medium payout port 62, or a bet switch Even if 32, 34, and 36 are operated, it can be exemplified that a bet is not accepted until a predetermined time elapses and a game cannot be started.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub-control circuit 200 is provided with an image control unit 510, an audio control unit 520, a lamp control unit 530, a notification effect control unit 540, and an external processing information generation unit 550. The image control means 510 can display the predetermined effect image on the display device 70 by controlling the display drive circuit 220 based on the image data received from the notification effect control means 540 or the like. The display device 70, the display drive circuit 220, and the image control means 510 may be referred to as image display means.

In addition, the lamp control unit 520 can control the lamp driving circuit 218 based on the lamp lighting data received from the notification effect control unit 540 or the like, so that the predetermined display lamp 124 is turned on. Further, the sound control means 530 can control the speaker drive circuit 222 based on the sound data received from the notification effect control means 540 and the like, and can emit a predetermined sound from the speaker 64.
Further, the notification effect control means 540 transmits a control signal including effect data to the image control means 510, the lamp control means 520, and the sound control means 530 described above, and performs a predetermined effect including a dedicated effect. Perform control processing. As an example of this control process, a dedicated effect control described later is shown in a subroutine (see FIG. 18).

  The external processing information generation means 550 stores the displayed specific symbol and the data of the dedicated effect performed in the game logged in by password input or the like (that is, the game of the specified player), and logs off to play the game. Control for creating game-related information based on the stored data, generating a two-dimensional code including the game-related information and information for accessing a server on the network, and displaying it on the display device 70 when the process ends. Perform processing.

<Description of gaming machine system>
Next, an embodiment of the gaming machine system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows that game related information is transmitted to the gaming machine server on the network via a mobile phone or the like that has read the two-dimensional code displayed by the external processing information generating means 550, and includes past data on the gaming machine server. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a gaming machine system capable of accumulating gaming related information and conversely transmitting information such as a password from a gaming machine server to a mobile phone or the like.
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine system includes a slot machine 1010, a mobile phone communication system 2000, and a server system 3000.

<< Mobile Phone Communication System 2000 >>
The mobile phone communication system 2000 includes a mobile phone 2100, a base station 2200, a packet network 2300, and a center server 2400.

  In the mobile phone communication system 2000 shown in FIG. 5, the mobile phone 2100 is connected to the packet network 2300 via the base station 2200. The cellular phone 2100 can transmit and receive voice data, character data, and image data to each other via the packet network 2300. In particular, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2100 can transmit game-related information included in the two-dimensional code of the slot machine 1010 to the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300. In addition, the mobile phone 2100 can receive the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300.

<< Mobile phone 2100 >>
The cellular phone 2100 is a portable telephone using wireless communication, and is a telephone that performs wireless communication with a packet network 2300 configured by a base station 2200 described later. Instead of the cellular phone 2100, a portable information terminal (so-called PDA), a communicable game machine, or the like may be used.

<< Base Station 2200 >>
The base station 2200 is a base for wireless connection with the mobile phone 2100, and is a device corresponding to the end of the packet network 2300 described later. The base station 2200 is installed on a utility pole or a rooftop of a building. The base stations 2200 are connected to each other via a wired or wireless network to form a packet network 2300 described later.

<< Packet Network 2300 >>
The packet network 2300 is a data communication network for temporarily dividing data to be transmitted / received into packets and transmitting / receiving them one by one (hereinafter referred to as packet communication) when performing data communication using the mobile phone 2100. . Each of the plurality of packets is transmitted through an available line on the packet network.

<< Center Server 2400 >>
The cellular phone 2100 can access the center server 2400 by packet communication via the packet network 2300. In response to a request from the mobile phone 2100, the center server 2400 communicates with a gaming machine server 3100 connected to a network 3200, which will be described later, and sends various information according to the request from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server. 3100, and the acquired information is transferred to the requesting mobile phone 2100. As a result, the operator of the mobile phone 2100 can obtain desired information from the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300 or the center server 2400 regardless of the location of whereabouts or the like.

  The center server 2400 described above stores in advance a database (not shown) in which a telephone number previously assigned to each mobile phone 2100 and a user ID for identifying the owner of the mobile phone 2100 are associated with each other. Has been. When the mobile phone 2100 is connected to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to a request from the mobile phone 2100, first, the phone number of the mobile phone 2100 described above is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the center server 2400. Next, the center server 2400 searches the database described above based on the transmitted telephone number, obtains the user ID of the mobile phone 2100, and transmits the obtained user ID to the gaming machine server 3100. In this way, the gaming machine server 3100 acquires the user ID of the mobile phone 2100 when accessed from the mobile phone 2100, and requests from the mobile phone 2100 based on the acquired user ID of the mobile phone 2100. It is possible to execute processing according to the above.

  Note that the information for specifying the operator of the mobile phone 2100 may be unique identification information such as the manufacturing number of the mobile phone 2100 that can specify the operator in addition to the above-described user ID and telephone number. Also, the gaming machine server 3100 according to the present invention stores the user ID transmitted from the center server 2400 in the management database server 3178.

<< Server system 3000 >>
Server system 3000 includes a gaming machine server 3100 and a network 3200.

<< Pachislot machine server 3100 >>
The gaming machine server 3100 can be accessed from the mobile phone 2100 via the packet network 2300 and the network 3200 as described above.

  The gaming machine server 3100 transmits gaming related information included in the two-dimensional code displayed on the slot machine 1010 from the mobile phone 2100. The gaming machine server 3100 stores the transmitted game related information in a predetermined storage unit.

  In addition, a password is generated in response to the password transmission request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100.

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 6 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 7 to 17 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.
FIGS. 7 to 9 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. 10 to 11 show a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine in which the reel control means 440 performs control for rotation and stop of the reel. FIG. 12 shows a winning determination / flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine.

FIG. 13 shows a BB gaming process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flag off process subroutine, and FIG. 14 shows an MB game process which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flag off process subroutine. FIG. 15 shows a winning combination process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flag off process subroutine.
FIG. 16 shows a BB and MB determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning combination processing subroutine, and FIG. 17 shows a re-game player / general which is a part of the controlling process of the winning combination processing subroutine. The combination determination processing subroutine is shown.

FIG. 18 shows a dedicated effect control subroutine for performing a control process for displaying a dedicated effect image based on a signal received from the main control circuit 100, which is a control process in the sub-control circuit 200. FIG. 19 shows a two-dimensional code display subroutine for generating and displaying a two-dimensional code by the external processing information generation means 550, which is a control process in the sub-control circuit 200.
In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Shall.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRP is greater than 0 (step S10). Here, the NRP is a parameter that determines whether or not to replay, and is set so that replay is performed when it is larger than 0, and replay is not performed when it is 0 or less. Also, as shown in step S 702 of FIG. 17, when a re-playing role is won by a winning lottery and a symbol corresponding to the winning role stops and wins, 1 is input as the value of NRP. ing.

If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is 0 or less (NO), it is determined that no replay is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step S10). S12). If it is determined in this determination that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S18.
If it is determined in step S12 that no game medium is inserted (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a credited game medium (step S14). If it is determined in this determination that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processes in steps S12 and S14 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S14 that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S16). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. If it is determined in this determination that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processing from step S12 to step S16 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S16 that a bet signal has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S18 to determine whether or not the value of the parameter FRZ is greater than 0 (step S18). Here, FRZ is a parameter that determines whether or not to perform freeze control of the operation switch. When a specific symbol is displayed in the reel stop control, it depends on the displayed symbol and the number of sliding symbols when displayed. This value is input to the parameter FRZ (see step S148 in FIG. 11).

If it is determined in step S18 that the value of FRZ is greater than 0 (YES), that is, it is determined that the freeze control is to be performed, the timer is turned on (step S20), and then at the elapsed time indicated by the timer, the predetermined time is reached. It is determined whether or not the freeze time has elapsed (step S22). If it is determined in this determination that the freeze time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S22 is repeated. That is, the subsequent control processing is suspended until the freeze time elapses.
If it is determined in step S22 that the freeze time has elapsed (YES), the timer is turned off (step S24), 0 is input to the FRZ value, and initialization is performed (step S26), and the process proceeds to step S28. move on. That is, the freeze is released and the subsequent control processing is started.

If it is determined in step S18 that the value of FRZ is 0 or less (NO), the process proceeds to step S28 without performing the control process for freezing.
In step S28, the bet number is detected from the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed at the lower part of the game medium insertion port 38 or the received bet operation signal (step S28). However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits. In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S30). Then, the process proceeds to a combination lottery processing subroutine (step S34) in step S34.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is greater than 0 (YES) and the player is in the replaying state, 0 is input to the value of NRP to cancel the replaying state (step S32). From S12, a re-game control process is performed in which the process of step S30 is not performed, and the process proceeds to a hand lottery process subroutine of step S34. That is, when it is determined that the game is in the re-gaming state, the game can be performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In this embodiment, the bet number in the re-game is controlled so as to set the same bet number as the bet in the previous game. However, a bet number different from the bet number in the previous game is set. It is also possible to perform control.

In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S34, combination lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and a flag-on process for turning on the BB flag, the MB flag, the replay flag, and the general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. . Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Subsequent to the role lottery processing subroutine (step S34), on the basis of the result of the role lottery, the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S36) performs control processing related to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are rotated. ) Is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel change and stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off process is performed based on the determination result, and an RT operation state (re-game selection high state) is set. A winning determination / flag-off processing subroutine (step S38) for performing RT setting processing is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Then, based on the results of the winning lottery and winning symbol determination, a payout process (step S40) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game won. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media from the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out. One game is completed by the above control process. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

  In the freeze control in the above-described flowchart, it is possible to insert a game medium from the game medium insertion port 38, but it is not accepted until a predetermined time elapses, and the inserted game medium is sent to the game medium payout port 62. It is supposed to be returned. In addition, although the push operation of the bet switches 32, 43, and 36 is possible, the bet is not accepted until a predetermined time elapses, so that the game cannot be started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a movable baffle plate is provided below the medium insertion port 38, and at the time of freeze control, the game medium cannot be inserted from the game medium insertion port 38 with the baffle plate. It is also possible to prevent the bet switches 32, 43, and 36 from moving.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the role lottery processing subroutine performed in step S34 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, it is determined whether a start switch ON signal has been received (step S50). The start switch ON signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player operates the start switch 50. Based on this signal, the reel control means 440 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel. This is performed (see step S134 in FIG. 10).

If it is determined in this determination that the start switch ON signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S50 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.
If it is determined in step S50 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), the RT information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S51), and the process proceeds to step S52. Here, the RT information signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S51 includes information related to the RT operating state of the game, and is used in the control process in step S800 of the dedicated effect control subroutine (see FIG. 18). Regardless of whether or not the RT is in operation, it is always transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 at the start of the game, and if it is not during RT operation, an RT information signal including information indicating that RT has not been operated is transmitted. .

  For example, in the game when the previous RT is unsuccessful, if the RT3 operating state is set by simultaneously winning the BB role and the 1-sheet role 1 in the role lottery (see step S74 in FIG. 8), 1 In the previous game, information about the RT unsuccessful state is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, and information about the RT3 operating state is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 for the first time in the next game. As a result, when a specific symbol is displayed in the previous game, a dedicated effect is performed (step S802 in FIG. 18: NO, S808), but even if the specific symbol is displayed in the next game, A control process is performed in which the exclusive effect is not performed (see step S802 in FIG. 18: YES).

  Next, in step S52, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NBB is greater than 0 (step S52). Here, NBB is a parameter that determines whether or not to play BB game, and when the BB combination is won and won, 1 is input to the value of NBB (see step S602 in FIG. 16). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NBB is greater than 0 (YES), the general lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S54), and the process proceeds to step S64.

  Here, FIG. 21 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table. In the BB operation lottery table, the general combination 1 of symbol number 1, the general combination 2 of symbol number 2, the general combination 3 of symbol number 3, the single combination 1 of symbol number 4, and the single symbol number 5 The combination of the combination 2 and the symbol number 6 is set.

For the general combination 1 with symbol number 1, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/80, and if the symbol stops on the left reel, the symbol for the remaining two reels can be any symbol. It is set to win.
The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the symbol bell stops at the right, middle and left reels with a winning probability of 1 / 1.15 in the combination lottery. Therefore, during the BB game, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 in the combination lottery is very high.

  The general combination 3 with symbol number 3 has a winning probability in the combination lottery of 1/100, and is set to win when the symbol watermelon stops on the right, middle and left reels. The winning combination 1 in the symbol number 4 is set to win when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/20 and the symbol replay is stopped on the left reel and the symbol replay is stopped on the middle / right reel. The winning combination 2 of the symbol number 5 is set to win when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/20 and the symbol bar stops on the left reel and the symbol bell stops on the middle and right reels. In addition, the probability of the symbol number 7 coming off is set to a low value of about 1/126. The symbol arrangement on the reel is shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S52 that the NBB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the parameter NMB value is greater than 0 (step S56). Here, NMB is a parameter for determining whether or not to perform MB game, and when the MB combination is won and won, 1 is input to the value of NMB (see step S606 in FIG. 16).
If it is determined in step S56 that the value of NMB is greater than 0 (YES), the process proceeds to step S70 (see FIG. 8) without performing the lottery process. In the MB game, the reel stop control is performed in a state where the flag of the general combination (including one combination) is turned on regardless of the result of the combination lottery.

If it is determined in step S56 that the value of NMB is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of parameter NRT is greater than 0 (step S58). Here, NRT is a parameter that determines whether or not the gaming state is an RT operating state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer in the combination lottery is set higher than that in the normal game.
NRT is set to 0 in the initial state, and when the requirement for starting the RT operation state is satisfied, a value of 1 to 4 is input to NRT to set the RT operation state (step S314 in FIG. 13). , See step S410 in FIG. 14 and steps S74 and S80 in FIG. 8).

<< Explanation of game state flow including RT operating state >>
Here, the flow of the game state including the RT operation state will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. In the bonus / RT non-operating general game, when the BB role is won in the role lottery and the BB flag is turned on, 3 is input as the NRT value (see step S74 in FIG. 8), and the internal RT RT3 operating state is set. In addition, in the bonus / RT non-operating general game, when the MB combination is won in the combination lottery and the MB flag is turned on, 4 is input as the NRT value (see step S80 in FIG. 8) Set RT4 operating state which is medium RT.

In the game in the RT3 operating state inside the BB, when the BB combination wins, 1 is input to the value of the NBB and the BB game is started (see step S602 in FIG. 16). When the BB game ends, 1 is input as the value of NRT (see step S314 in FIG. 13), and the RT1 operation state is set.
Further, in the game in the RT4 operating state inside the MB, when the MB combination wins, 1 is input to the value of NMB and the MB game is started (see step S606 in FIG. 16). When the MB game ends, 2 is input as the value of NRT (see step S410 in FIG. 14), and the RT2 operation state is set.

In the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state, if the winning combination BB is won, the RT3 operating state in the BB is transferred, and if the winning MB is winning the MB winning, the RT4 operating state in the MB is transferred. . This control process is the same as in the case of the general game when the bonus / RT is not activated.
In the RT1 operation state and the RT2 operation state, the maximum number of games that can be executed is set. In the RT1 operation state, when 60 games are consumed without winning the BB role and MB role (see step S316 in FIG. 13), the RT1 operation state is terminated and the bonus / RT non-operating general game is completed. Return (see step S106 in FIG. 9).
In the RT2 operating state, when 30 games are consumed without winning the BB role and MB role (see step S412 in FIG. 14), the RT2 operating state is terminated and the bonus / RT non-operating general game is completed. Return (see step S106 in FIG. 9).

Returning to the description of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 again, if it is determined in step S58 that the value of the parameter NRT is greater than 0 (YES), the RT operation processing subroutine is executed (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S64. .

<Explanation of processing subroutine at RT operation>
Next, the RT operation processing subroutine shown in step S60 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 9, first, the RTn operation general lottery table (n = 1 to 4) stored in the ROM 108 is read. (Step S100). Here, examples of general lottery tables (n = 1 to 4) at the time of RTn operation are shown in FIGS.

  In the RT1 to RT4 operating lottery tables, the same combination is set, and compared to the above-described BB operating lottery table, the replay of symbol number 6, the BB role of symbol number 7, and the symbol number 8 The MB role has been added. That is, the general combination 1 of symbol number 1, the general combination 2 of symbol number 2, the general combination 3 of symbol number 3, the single combination 1 of symbol number 4, the single combination 2 of symbol number 5, and the symbol The re-playing combination of number 6, the BB combination of symbol number 7, the MB combination of symbol number 8, and the divergence of symbol number 9 are set.

Also, in the RT1-RT4 operating lottery table, the symbols corresponding to each combination are the same, and the winning probability of each combination is the same except for the re-playing combination of symbol number 6 and the winning probability of symbol number 9. It has become.
For the general combination 1 with symbol number 1, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/80, and if the symbol stops on the left reel, the symbol for the remaining two reels can be any symbol. It is set to win.
The general combination 2 of the symbol number 2 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/10 and the symbol bell stops on the right, middle and left reels.
The general combination 3 with symbol number 3 has a winning probability in the combination lottery of 1/100, and is set to win when the symbol watermelon stops on the right, middle and left reels.
The winning combination 1 in the symbol number 4 is set to win when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/20 and the symbol replay is stopped on the left reel and the symbol replay is stopped on the middle / right reel. The winning combination 2 of the symbol number 5 is set to win when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/20 and the symbol bar stops on the left reel and the symbol bell stops on the middle and right reels.

For the re-playing role of symbol number 6, the winning probability in the role lottery is set to 1/3 for RT1, 1/4 for RT2, 1/7 for RT3 and 4, and symbol replay is stopped on the right, middle and left reels It is set to win if you win. That is, in the RT1 and RT2 operating states, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the bonus / RT non-operating general lottery table shown below. On the other hand, in the internal RT3 and RT4 operating states, it is set to be slightly higher than the general lottery table when bonus / RT is not operating.
In RT1 and RT2 (RT3 and RT4 are inside, the BB role and MB role are not drawn). For the BB role of symbol number 7, the winning probability in the role lottery is 1/600, It is set to win when symbol red 7 stops and symbol blue 7 stops on the right reel.
For the MB combination with symbol number 8, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/600, and the symbol blue 7 is stopped on the left and middle reels, and the symbol red 7 is stopped on the right reel. Has been.
The probability of symbol number 9 losing is set to about 1 / 2.27 for RT1, about 1 / 1.91 for RT2, and about 1 / 1.58 for RT3 and RT4.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the RT operating state, the probability of winning a re-gamer in the role lottery is slightly higher than that in the general game when the bonus / RT is not operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state may be the same as the winning probability of the re-gamer in the general game when the bonus / RT is not operating, There may be a case where it is lower than the winning probability of the re-gamer in the non-actuated general game.

Returning to the description of the flowchart, after reading the RT operation general lottery table in step S100, it is next determined whether or not the value of NRT is 1 or 2, that is, whether the RT1 or RT2 operation state is present ( Step S101). If it is determined by this determination that the value of NRT is neither 1 nor 2 (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S101 that the value of NRT is either 1 or 2 (YES), that is, it is in the RT1 or RT2 operating state, processing for adding 1 to the value of RTKAISU is performed next. (Step S102). Here, RTKAISU is a counter for counting the number of games in the RT operating state. When setting the RT operation state, 1 is input to the RTKAISU value to initialize it (see step S316 in FIG. 13 and step S412 in FIG. 14), and every time a game is played in the RT operation state, the value of RTKAISU is set to 1. The process which adds is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of RTKAISU is greater than RTMAXn (n = 1 to 2) (step S104). If it is determined in this determination that the value of RTKAISU is greater than RTMAXn (n = 1 to 2) (YES), 0 is input to the value of NRT to release the RT operating state (step S106), and RTKAISU The value 0 is input (step S108), and this subroutine is terminated. In the present embodiment, 60 is set as the value of RTMAX1 (see step S316 in FIG. 13), and 30 is set as the value of RTMAX2 (see step S412 in FIG. 14).

  If it is determined in step S104 that the value of RTKAISU is equal to or less than RTMAXn (n = 1 to 2) (NO), the present subroutine is terminated without releasing the RT operation state.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 7 again, if it is determined in step S58 that the value of NRT is 0 or less (NO), the bonus / RT non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is next stored. Is read (step S62), and the process proceeds to step S64. FIG. 26 shows an example of the general lottery table when the bonus / RT is not activated.

The bonus / RT non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in a normal gaming state. The three types of symbol Nos. 1 to 3, one symbol No. 4 and one symbol No. 5 A combination 2, a re-playing combination with a symbol number 6, a BB combination with a symbol number 7, an MB combination with a symbol number 8, and a deviation of the symbol number 9 are set.
Compared to the above-described general lottery table (n = 1 to 4) at the time of RTn operation, only the winning probabilities of the re-game combination of symbol number 6 and the losing symbol number 9 are different. In the bonus / RT non-operating general lottery table, the winning probability in the role lottery of the symbol No. 6 is set to 1 / 7.3, and the winning probability of losing in the symbol lottery of the symbol No. 9 is about 1 /1.57. That is, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set lower than that in the RT1 and RT2 operating states, and is set slightly lower than that in the RT3 and RT4 operating states.

In the bonus / RT non-operating general lottery table and RTn operating general lottery table (n = 1 to 4), in the combination lottery, the single combination 1 of the symbol number 4 and the BB combination of the symbol number 7 are won simultaneously. The number is set. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram schematically showing the numbers of the one-piece combination 1 and the BB combination, and the number of 0 to 65535 is taken on the horizontal axis. As is clear from FIG. 29, the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination have an area in which the same number is set, and if the random number value extracted in the winning lottery is the value of this area, the winning combination is won simultaneously. It is like that. As will be described later, when a single winning combination 1 and a BB winning combination are won simultaneously, a specific symbol may be displayed by reel stop control (see FIG. 28).
As is clear from FIG. 29, the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination may not only be won simultaneously, but each may be won alone.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a single combination and a BB combination are won at the same time is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a single combination and an MB combination are won simultaneously, It is possible to set a case where any other combination such as a case where a combination and other general combination are won simultaneously is selected.

As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for obtaining the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S64). Specifically, random numbers generated by the random number generator 112 are extracted by the random number extraction means 420, and the random number determination means 430 compares the extracted random numbers with the read lottery table and determines the winning.
Subsequently to FIG. 7, the process proceeds to FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won as a result of the lottery determination (step S70). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination is won (YES), it is next determined whether or not a single combination 1 is won simultaneously (step S71). In this determination, if it is determined that the winning combination of the single winning combination 1 is not made simultaneously (NO), the BB winning combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S72), and the process proceeds to step S74.
If it is determined in step S71 that it is determined that a single winning combination 1 is simultaneously won (YES), the BB flag and the single winning combination 1 flag are turned on, and the process proceeds to step S74.
In step S74, 3 is input to the value of NRT to set the RT3 operating state (step S74), and the process proceeds to step S90.

  If it is determined in step S70 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the MB combination is won (step S76). If it is determined in this determination that the MB combination has been won (YES), the MB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S78). Then, 4 is input to the value of NRT to set the RT4 operating state (step S80), and the process proceeds to step S90.

If it is determined in step S76 that the MB combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has been won (step S82). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer is won by the role lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S84), and the process proceeds to step S90.
If it is determined in step S82 that the re-playing combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S86). In this determination, if it is determined that the general combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S88), and the process proceeds to step S90.
The general combination includes a single combination. Except for the case where the single combination 1 is won together with the BB combination (see step S73), the control process of step S88 determines that the single combination is selected. The flag is turned on.

If it is determined in step S86 that the general combination has not been won (NO), the lottery determination result is determined to be out of order, and a predetermined control process at the time of out is performed, and the process proceeds to step S90. move on.
After performing a series of processes related to flag-on as described above, in step 90, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S90), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 6, when the above-mentioned combination lottery processing subroutine (step S34) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S36) is then performed. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S90 of FIG. 7 are read (step S130). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S132). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S132 is repeatedly executed. That is, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

If it is determined in step S132 that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), the start switch ON signal has already been received (see step S40 in FIG. 6), so the reel rotation start signal is sent to the motor drive circuit. 114, the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R is started, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are rotated (step S134).
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S136). If it is determined in this determination that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S136 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.
If it is determined in step S136 that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), then a reel stop control subroutine is performed (step S138). Then, after all reels are stopped by the reel stop control subroutine, this subroutine is finished.

<Description of reel stop control subroutine>
Next, the reel stop control subroutine shown in step S138 of FIG. 10 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (step S140). Here, the reel stop signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.
If it is determined in step S140 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S140 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a reel stop signal is received.
If it is determined in step S140 that a reel stop signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter FRZ is greater than 0 (step S142). Here, FRZ is a parameter that determines whether or not to perform freeze control of the operation switch. When a specific symbol is displayed in the reel stop control, it depends on the displayed symbol and the number of sliding symbols when displayed. This value is input to the parameter FRZ (see step S148 in FIG. 11).

If it is determined in step S142 that the value of FRZ is greater than 0 (YES), that is, it is determined that freeze control is to be performed, the timer is turned on (step S154). It is determined whether or not the freeze time has elapsed (step S156). If it is determined in this determination that the freeze time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S156 is repeated. That is, the subsequent control is suspended until the freeze time elapses.
If it is determined in step S156 that the freeze time has elapsed (YES), the timer is turned off (step S158), 0 is input to the FRZ value (step S160), and the process proceeds to step S144. move on. That is, the freeze is released and the subsequent control processing is started.

The time to freeze the function of the operation switch can be set to any time. For example, if the player notices that the player feels something strange, for example, the player feels something strange, There is no need to take a long time. For example, 2-3 seconds can be exemplified.
In the present embodiment, the same freeze control is performed when the value is larger than 0 regardless of the value of FRZ. For example, the time for freezing varies depending on the value of FRZ. It can also be.

  If it is determined in step S142 that the value of FRZ is 0 or less (NO), the process proceeds to step S144 without performing the freeze control process. In step S144, the reel control means 440 performs symbol combination control (stop control) of the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has transmitted the reel stop signal (step S144).

  Here, the control processing in steps S140 and S144 will be described in more detail. When the stop switch 52L for the left reel is pushed, the reel control means 440 moves the motor 80L that rotates the left reel 40L. Stop control in step S144 is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the middle reel is pushed, the stop control in step S144 is performed for the motor 80C that rotates the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R for the right reel is pushed. In this case, the stop control in step S144 is performed for the motor 80R that rotates the right reel 40R.

The symbol combination control (stop control) in step S144 is based on the symbol number and control symbol data read in step S130 in FIG. 10, and the frame when the reel stop signal is received is the first frame, and up to the fifth frame. The reel is slid, and within that range, symbol combination control (pull-in control) for stopping a predetermined symbol on the effective line, or symbol combination control (kicking-up control) that does not stop is performed.
Until all reels are stopped, every time a reel stop signal for each reel is received, symbol combination control (stop control) of the reels corresponding to the reel stop signal is performed.

Subsequent to the symbol combination control (stop control) in step S144, it is determined whether or not a specific symbol is displayed by the symbol combination control (stop control) (step S146).
A specific symbol is a symbol or a combination of symbols displayed on a stopped rule only under a specific condition. Not only a symbol combination displayed on the active line but also a vertical symbol on one reel. A combination of symbols in an arbitrary arrangement is included.
Here, an example of a specific symbol will be described with reference to FIG. The specific symbol shown in FIG. 28 is for the case where the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination are not won when the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning combination lottery on the reel of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. It is one of the symbols displayed. It should be noted that a specific symbol may be displayed in addition to the case where the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination are won at the same time.

FIG. 28A shows a specific symbol displayed when the reel stop operation is performed by forward pressing, and shows an example of the specific symbol displayed when the second stop operation is performed.
The left figure of (a) shows the specific symbols displayed when the reel stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing in the order of left and middle, and the right figure of (a) shows the order of left and right. The specific symbol displayed when the reel stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing is shown. Note that the symbols displayed on the left reel are different between the left diagram and the right diagram because the timing of the reel stop operation is different. In other words, the specific symbol may or may not be displayed depending on the skill of the player's reel stop operation.

  FIG. 28B shows a specific symbol that is displayed when the reel stop operation is performed by middle pressing, and an example of the specific symbol that is displayed when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. Is shown. The left figure of (b) shows the specific symbols displayed when the reel stop operation of the middle reel is performed at a predetermined timing, and the right figure of (b) shows the predetermined symbols in the order of middle and right. The specific symbol displayed when the reel stop operation is performed at the timing is shown. The symbols displayed on the middle reel are different between the left diagram and the right diagram because the timing of the reel stop operation is different.

  FIG. 28C shows a specific symbol displayed when a reel stop operation is performed by reverse pressing, and the specific symbol displayed when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. An example is shown. The left figure of (c) shows a specific symbol displayed when a reel stop operation of the right reel is performed at a predetermined timing, and the right figure of (c) shows a predetermined symbol in order of right and left. The specific symbol displayed when the reel stop operation is performed at the timing is shown. Note that the symbols displayed on the right reel are different between the left diagram and the right diagram because the timing of the reel stop operation is different.

  As will be described later, different values are input to the parameter FRZ according to the six specific symbols shown in FIG. At this time, even if the displayed specific symbols are the same, a different value may be input to the parameter FRZ if the number of sliding frames on the reel when the specific symbols are displayed is different. Note that the example shown in FIG. 28 is merely an example, and any other symbol or combination of symbols can be used as the specific symbol. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 28, the specific symbols displayed during the first and second reel stop operations are shown, but there may be specific symbols displayed during the third reel stop operation.

  If it is determined in step S146 that the specific symbol is displayed (YES), the number of sliding frames on the reel when the specific symbol is displayed is detected and stored (step S147). Then, a value corresponding to the displayed specific symbol and the detected number of sliding symbols is input to the parameter FRZ (step S148). For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 28, when the specific symbol shown in the left diagram of (a) is displayed, 1 to 5 is input to FRZ according to the number of sliding symbols, and the specific symbol shown in the right diagram of (a) When a symbol is displayed, 6 to 10 is input to FRZ according to the number of sliding symbols, and when a specific symbol shown in the left diagram of (b) is displayed, 11 to FRZ according to the number of sliding symbols. When 15 is input and the specific symbol shown in the right figure of (b) is displayed, 16 to 20 is input to FRZ according to the number of sliding symbols, and the specific symbol shown in the left figure of (c) is displayed. When a specific symbol shown in the right figure of (c) is displayed, 26 to 30 are input to FRZ according to the number of sliding symbols. It is possible. However, even if the specific symbols and the number of sliding symbols are different, the same value may be input to FRZ.

Next, a freeze information signal including the value of FRZ (that is, the information of the displayed specific symbol) is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S150), and the process proceeds to step S152. Based on the FRZ value included in the freeze information signal transmitted in step S150, the sub-control circuit 200 displays a dedicated effect image corresponding to the FRZ value (see steps S806 and S808 in FIG. 18). In other words, when a single winning combination and a BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning lottery, the specific symbols to be displayed can be changed depending on the stop operation order and stop operation timing of the reels, and thereby the dedicated effects to be displayed are different. be able to.
In this case, different dedicated effect images can be displayed not only according to the type of the specific symbol displayed but also according to the number of sliding symbols on the reel when the specific symbol is displayed. Therefore, even if the same specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated effect image displayed may be different if the number of sliding symbols when displayed is different. Therefore, the player can give the game a fun game because the reel stop operation timing is taken into consideration in consideration of the number of sliding frames in order to display various dedicated circle effect images.

  In particular, since the game machine server on the network can store the special effect image data including the past data using the two-dimensional code, the player can stop the reel in order to obtain the desired special effect image. It can be expected to show a high level of interest in the operation and to increase the interest in the game.

  In step S152, it is determined whether all reels have been stopped (step S152). If it is determined in this determination that all reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S140 again, and the control processing from step S140 to step S152 is repeated. As described above, every time the reel stop signal is received, the process of performing symbol combination control (stop control) of the corresponding reels is repeated until all reels stop.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S146 that the specific symbol is displayed, a value corresponding to the displayed symbol and the number of sliding symbols when it is displayed is input to the parameter FRZ, and all reels are stopped. If not, stop control of the next reel is performed. That is, if a specific symbol is displayed when the first reel is stopped, freeze control is performed when the next second reel is stopped, and then 0 is input to the value of FRZ to be initialized. Similarly, when a specific symbol is displayed when the second reel is stopped, freeze control is performed when the next third reel is stopped, and thereafter, 0 is input to the value of FRZ to be initialized. Also, if a special symbol is displayed when the third reel is stopped, the FRZ value is kept larger than 0 and the game is carried over to the next game. A control process for freezing the bet acceptance by the switch is performed, and thereafter, 0 is input to the value of FRZ and initialization is performed (see steps 18 to S26 in FIG. 6).

  If it is determined in step S152 that all reels are stopped (YES), an all-reel stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S154), and this subroutine is terminated. The all-reel stop signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S154 is used for the control process in step S814 of the dedicated effect control subroutine (see FIG. 18).

  As described above, the RT information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 at the start of the game (see step S51 in FIG. 7). Therefore, in the game in which a single winning combination and a BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning lottery, The control circuit 200 receives the freeze information signal (see step S806 in FIG. 18) when the RT3 that is the internal RT is not operating (step S802: NO in FIG. 18). Therefore, a dedicated effect corresponding to the value of FRZ is performed (see step S808 in FIG. 8) except during continuous effect execution as described later (see step S804 in FIG. 18). In the next game, since the information indicating that RT3, which is the internal RT, is operating is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, no special effect is performed even if a freeze information signal displaying a specific symbol is received again (FIG. 18). Step S802: YES). However, the main control circuit 100 always performs freeze control even when the RT3 of the internal RT is in operation.

<Explanation of Winning Determination and Flag Off Processing Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 6, when the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S36) is completed, a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine (step 38) is performed. The winning determination and flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the game state is a BB game (step S160). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game in-process subroutine (step S162) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later.
If it is determined in step S160 that the game state is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game state is MB game (step S164). If it is determined in this determination that an MB game is being played (YES), an MB game processing subroutine (step S166) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the in-game processing subroutine will be described later.

If it is determined in step S164 that the game state is not in the MB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S168). If it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S170) is performed, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later. If it is determined in step S168 that there is no winning combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S162, S166, and S170 will be given.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, FIG. 13 shows a detailed explanation of the BB game processing subroutine (see step S162) executed when it is determined in step S160 that the BB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 12). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel variation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S300), and then, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any combination has won. (Step S302). If it is determined in this determination that there is no winning (NO), if the general combination flag is on, the flag is turned off (step S304), and the process proceeds to step S310.

If it is determined in step S302 that there is a prize (YES), the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S306). Then, the general combination flag is turned off (step S308), and the process proceeds to step S310. This data is used as a BB game end condition. When the payout number reaches the end number, the BB game is ended.
Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S310). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S310 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), 0 is input to the value of NBB to release the BB game state (step S312). Next, 1 is input to the value of NRT to set the RT1 operation state (step S314), 1 is input to the value of RTKAIS, 60 is input to the value of RTMAX (step S316), and this subroutine is terminated. To do.

<Description of the MB game processing subroutine>
Next, FIG. 14 shows a detailed description of the MB game processing subroutine (see step S166) executed when it is determined in step S164 that the MB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 12). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S400), and then, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any combination has won. (Step S402). If it is determined that there is no winning (NO) in this determination, the process proceeds to step S406 as it is.

If it is determined in step S402 that there is a prize (YES), the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S404), and step S406 is performed. Proceed to The updated data is used as an MB game end condition. When the payout number reaches the end number, the MB game is ended.
In step S406, it is determined whether the MB game end condition has been achieved (step S406). If it is determined in this determination that the MB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S406 that the MB game end condition has been achieved (YES), 0 is input to the value of NMB to cancel the MB gaming state (step S408). Next, 2 is input to the value of NRT to set the RT2 operation state (step S410), 1 is input to the value of RTKAIS, 30 is input to the value of RTMAX (step S412), and this subroutine is terminated. To do.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 12), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S170) executed when it is determined in step S168 that there is a winning combination is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S500), and it is determined whether or not any combination has won as a result of the winning symbol determination (step S500). S502). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination (YES) is made, it is next determined whether or not the BB combination or the MB combination has won (step S504). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination or MB combination has won (YES), the BB and MB determination processing subroutine is performed (step S506), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S504 that neither the BB combination nor the MB combination has been won (NO), a re-game combination and general combination determination subroutine is performed (step S508), and this subroutine is terminated.

Returning to the determination in step S502, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB flag is on (step S510). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB flag is on (YES), carry-over processing of the BB flag is performed, and if any other flag (re-gamer, general role) is on, The flag is turned off (step S512), and this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S510 that the BB flag is not turned on (NO), the flag turned on (re-playing game, general game) is turned off (step S514), and this subroutine is executed. finish.

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the BB and MB determination processing subroutine shown in step S506 of the winning combination processing subroutine of FIG. 15 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not the BB combination has won (step S600). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the value of NBB (step S602), the BB game is set, the BB flag is turned off (step S604), Proceed to step S610.

If it is determined in step S600 that the BB combination has not won (NO), it is determined that the MB combination has won, 1 is input to the value of NMB (step S606), and the MB game is played. Then, the MB flag is turned off (step S608), and the process proceeds to step S610.
In step S610, 0 is input and initialized to the value of NRT (step S610), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of Re-Gamer and General Role Judgment Subroutine>
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, the re-game combination and general combination determination processing subroutine shown in step S508 of the winning combination processing subroutine of FIG. 15 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the re-game player has won a prize (step S700). If it is determined in this determination that the re-game player has won (YES), next, 1 is input to the value of NRP (step S702). With this control process, in the next game, a re-game is performed in which the game is played without inserting the game medium (see step S32 in FIG. 6). Then, the re-game flag is turned off, and if the BB flag or the MB flag is on, a flag carry-over process is performed (step S704), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S700 that the re-gamer has not won (NO), it is determined that the general player has won, the general flag is turned off, and the BB flag or MB flag is turned on. If so, carry-over processing is performed (step S706), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the subroutines shown in steps S162, S166, and S170 are finished, and the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is finished. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 6, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine in step S38 is terminated, the payout process in step S40 is terminated, and the main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

(Description of control processing performed by sub-control circuit 200)
<Explanation of dedicated production control subroutine>
Next, based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, the dedicated effect control subroutine performed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In this subroutine, when RT3 is not operating and continuous production is not being performed, when the freeze information signal is received from the main control circuit 100, the production control means 540 performs a control process for displaying a dedicated production image.

  In FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not an RT information signal (see step S51 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S800). If it is determined in this determination that the RT information signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S800 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until an RT information signal transmitted at the start of the game is received. If it is determined in step S800 that the RT information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined based on the received RT operation signal whether the RT3 in the BB is operating (RT3). Step S802).

If it is determined in this determination that the RT3 is operating (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, in the game in which the RT3 is operating, even if a specific symbol is displayed, a dedicated effect is not performed.
If it is determined in step S802 that the RT3 is not operating (NO), it is next determined whether or not a continuous effect is being implemented (step S804). Here, continuous production refers to production of content that has continued across multiple games.For example, a so-called “oriori production” that makes a player expect that a winning role has been won over multiple games. Can also be implemented.

  If it is determined by this determination that continuous production is being performed (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, in the game while the continuous production is being performed, even if the single symbol combination 1 and the BB combination are simultaneously won in the combination lottery and the specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated production is not performed. By such control processing, the progress of the continuous performance is not hindered, and the player's interest in the continuous performance is not impaired.

If it is determined in step S804 that continuous production is not performed (NO), it is next determined whether or not a freeze information signal (see step S150 in FIG. 11) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S806). If it is determined that the freeze information signal is not received (NO), that is, the specific symbol is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S814.
If it is determined in step S806 that the freeze information signal has been received (YES), that is, if a specific symbol is displayed, a dedicated image corresponding to the FRZ value included in the freeze information signal is displayed on the display device 70. It is displayed (step S808).

  In this embodiment, when a freeze information signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 is received when a specific symbol is displayed in the reel stop control when the game is not in the RT3 operation and the continuous production is not being performed. In addition, a dedicated effect image corresponding to the value of FRZ included in the freeze information signal is displayed.

  As described above, since the RT information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 at the start of the game (see step S51 in FIG. 7), the specific symbol is used in the game when the single winning combination and the BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning lottery. Is displayed, and when the freeze information signal is transmitted, the sub-control circuit 200 receives the freeze information signal in a state where it is determined that the RT3, which is the internal RT, is not in operation, so that continuous production is being performed. A special effect image corresponding to the value of FRZ is displayed. After the next game, the RT information signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 at the start of the game determines that RT3, which is the internal RT, is operating, so that the specific symbol is displayed again and the freeze information signal Even if is received, the dedicated effect image is not displayed.

In other words, in the game in which the BB role is not won in the game when the one-piece role and the BB role are won at the same time in the role lottery and the BB flag is carried over, the one-piece role is won in the role lottery. Even if the specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated effect image is not displayed.
Further, even if the MB symbol is won in the role lottery and the specific symbol is displayed, unlike the BB role, the dedicated effect image is not displayed. Even in an internal game in which the MB flag is carried over, even if one winning combination is won in the winning lottery and a specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated effect image is not displayed.

In other words, the dedicated effect image is displayed only when the specific symbol is displayed in the game in which the winning combination of the single winning combination 1 and the BB winning combination is displayed. Therefore, even if a specific symbol is displayed in a game after the game in which a single winning combination 1 and a winning combination BB are simultaneously won in the winning combination lottery, a dedicated effect image is not repeatedly displayed each time. Even if the game is continued, it can be expected that the interest in the exclusive effect will be maintained without getting tired of the exclusive effect, and further, the interest in the game can be expected to be maintained.
In particular, when the specific symbol is a so-called “reach eye”, when the dedicated effect image is displayed every time the reach eye is displayed, the player's interest in the dedicated effect and the reach eye decreases, and the extension is delayed. However, there is a possibility that the interest in the game may be reduced, but in this embodiment, there is no such fear.

  In addition, since a special effect image is displayed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a single winning combination 1 and a BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning combination lottery, the player can play his own skill (reel) in the game. Attempting to display a specific symbol in the stop operation) can give the player a game fun.

Further, as described above, the specific symbol to be displayed can be varied depending on the reel stop operation order and the stop operation timing, and the dedicated effect image to be displayed can be varied accordingly. Therefore, the player tries the reel stop operation so that different specific symbols are displayed in order to enjoy different dedicated effect images. In particular, depending on the number of reel sliding symbols when a specific symbol is displayed, a different dedicated effect image may be displayed, so the player can make the most of his skill and the number of sliding symbols on the reel. You can enjoy the reel stop operation in consideration.
Therefore, it is possible to give the gamer a fun game, and, as will be described later, it is possible to store special effect images and data of specific symbols in a gaming machine server on the network using a two-dimensional code. In that case, the player's willingness to collect can be more strongly stimulated.

  In addition, in the embodiment of the lottery table shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, it is described that the lottery for the BB role and the MB role is not performed in the game in which the RT3 and RT4 are performed inside. In the same manner as the RT1 and RT2 operating states (see FIGS. 22 and 23), the BB role and the MB role are selected, but even if the BB role or the MB role is won, the BB flag Alternatively, the control process for turning on the MB flag may not be performed. In this case, when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a single winning combination and a BB winning combination are simultaneously won in the winning lottery, it is possible to perform a control process for executing a dedicated effect except when a continuous effect is being performed.

Subsequent to step S808, it is determined whether or not the player has logged in by inputting a password (step S810). If it is determined in this determination that there is no login (NO), the process proceeds directly to step S814. If it is determined in step S810 that there is a login (YES), the value of FRZ in the game logged in with the same password and the data of the displayed special effect image are stored in the RAM 210 (step S810). S812). As will be described later, game-related information and a two-dimensional code are generated based on the stored FRZ value and the data of the displayed dedicated effect image (see FIG. 19).
Next, in step S814, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop signal (see step S154 in FIG. 11) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S814). If it is determined by this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the process returns to step S806, and the control processing from steps S806 to S814 is repeated. That is, until all the reels are stopped, the dedicated effect image is displayed, or the control process for storing the FRZ value and the data of the displayed dedicated effect image is repeated.
If it is determined in step S814 that an all-reel stop signal has been received from the control circuit 100 (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, in this embodiment, the control process of steps S806 to S814 is repeated until all reels are stopped. Therefore, the specific symbol is displayed and the freeze information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in one way. There may be multiple times during the game. At this time, for example, a specific symbol is displayed at each reel stop, and a freeze information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, and a different dedicated effect image is displayed each time. In this case, it is possible to display a dedicated effect image in which the story progresses at each reel stop.
If the freeze information signal is received when the third reel is stopped, the freeze information signal is received before the all reels stop signal is transmitted (steps S150 and S154 in FIG. 11). After displaying the dedicated effect image corresponding to, this subroutine is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the exclusive effect is performed before all the reels stop, but this is not a limitation. For example, after the all reels stop, the specific display displayed until then It is also conceivable to display a dedicated effect image corresponding to the symbol (there may be one or a plurality of cases) and the number of sliding frames on the reel.

Note that display control of effect images other than dedicated effect images is performed by a program different from this subroutine.
Further, in the present embodiment, during execution of a continuous effect, a control process is performed in which a dedicated effect image is not displayed even when a freeze information signal is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to display a dedicated effect image having contents suitable for the above.

  As described above, when a specific symbol is displayed in the reel stop control of the main control circuit 100, the main control circuit 100 always performs the freeze effect regardless of whether or not the dedicated effect image can be displayed by the sub control circuit 200. The Therefore, even when the dedicated effect image is not displayed, the player can feel some change during the switch operation by freeze control, and thereby recognize the display of the specific symbol. Therefore, even if the game is continued, the player can accurately recognize the display of the specific symbol without getting tired of the dedicated effect image and without disturbing the continuous effect.

In the present embodiment, only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a winning combination of 1 player 1 and a BB winning combination is displayed by determining whether or not the RT3 is operating in the inside of the BB, a dedicated effect image Control processing is performed so that is displayed. However, in addition to the control processing based on the determination of the RT operation state, the number of times when the winning combination 1 and the BB combination are simultaneously won in the winning lottery and the number of times when a specific symbol is displayed is counted. In subsequent cases, it is possible to perform a control process in which the dedicated effect image is not displayed. In this case, when a predetermined condition is reached, a control process for initializing the count value is performed.
In addition, by using other arbitrary control processing, a dedicated effect image may be displayed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a winning combination of 1 player 1 and a BB winning combination is simultaneously displayed. it can.

In the above-described embodiment, the dedicated effect is performed by displaying the effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the dedicated effect can be performed using sound, a display lamp, and other auxiliary devices. It can also be combined with image display.
In the above-described embodiment, a case where two winning combinations are won simultaneously is shown, but the case where three or more winning combinations are simultaneously won is also included in the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, a special effect is performed when a specific symbol is displayed in a game in which a plurality of roles are simultaneously won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention also includes a case where a special effect is performed when a specific symbol is displayed in the game. In other words, in the present invention, a dedicated effect is implemented only when a specific symbol is displayed by a reel stop control based on a player's reel stop operation in a game in which a predetermined role is won in the role lottery. included. As the predetermined combination, an arbitrary combination including a winning combination and a general combination can be set.
Even in the case of such a single winning, the same effects as in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won are obtained. In other words, each time a specific symbol is displayed, the dedicated effect will not be repeated, so even if the player continues to play, it is expected to maintain interest in the dedicated effect without getting bored with the dedicated effect. It can be expected that the interest in the game will be sustained.
In addition, since a special effect is performed only when a specific symbol is displayed in a game won in a predetermined role in the role lottery, the player displays the specific symbol with his own skill (reel stop operation) It is possible to give the player a game fun.

<Description of 2D code display subroutine>
Next, the description of the two-dimensional code display subroutine for generating and displaying a two-dimensional code by the external processing information generation means 550 based on the game related information stored in the dedicated effect control subroutine shown in FIG. This is done using a flowchart.

In FIG. 19, first, it is determined whether or not the game logged in by entering a password has been logged off (step S900). If it is determined in this determination that the logoff has not been performed (NO), this determination process is repeated, that is, until the logoff is performed.
If it is determined in step S900 that the user has logged off (YES), the stored FRZ data of the game logged in with the same password and the dedicated effect image data (see step S812 in FIG. 18). ) To generate game-related information (step S902), generate a two-dimensional code including the generated game-related information and information for accessing the gaming machine server on the network, The dimension code is displayed (step S904).

Next, the timer is turned on (step S906), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed in the elapsed time in the timer (step S908). If it is determined in this determination that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the two-dimensional code is continued.
If it is determined in step S908 that a predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the timer is turned off (step S910), the displayed two-dimensional code is deleted (step S912), and this subroutine is executed. Exit.

  Examples of the predetermined time for displaying the two-dimensional code include 20 to 30 seconds, but are not limited thereto. Further, the two-dimensional code can be erased by a player's switch operation, and the player can be set to erase the displayed two-dimensional code after reading the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the external processing information generation unit 550 creates game-related information including the displayed specific symbols and data of the special effects that have been performed, regarding the player's game identified by the password. Then, a two-dimensional code including the created technique-related information is generated. The player can read the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like and transmit it to the gaming machine server on the network. In the gaming machine server, it is possible to accumulate specific symbols relating to the game of the identified player and data of special effects (game related information) including the past.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is expected that the player's willingness to collect with respect to the specific symbol and the dedicated effect is stimulated, and the player can enjoy the game of the slot machine that can generate the external processing information repeatedly. In other words, it can be expected to become a repeater. Further, since the player tries the reel stop operation so that various specific symbols and special effects can be collected, it is possible to give the player a game fun.

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

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Reel stop switch (operation means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 90 Input button 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 124 Display lamp 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number judgment means 440 Reel control means 450 Prize winning process control means 460 Replay Control means 470 Replay selection high state control means 480 Freeze control means 510 Image control means 520 Audio control means 530 Lamp control means 540 Production control display means 550 External processing information generation means

Claims (1)

A slot machine capable of performing a game in which a process is repeated until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped after a game medium is inserted,
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining at least one combination or out of a plurality of combinations by lottery processing;
Reel control that performs stop control of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery when a signal based on the player's reel stop operation is received after rotating a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols Means,
A flag is set when any combination is determined in the combination lottery, and with the flag set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined in the combination lottery by the reel stop control is on the active line. Winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the combination determined to be won when it is determined to be displayed and won;
Effect control means for performing control processing for performing a predetermined effect;
With
When a predetermined combination 1 and a predetermined combination 2 are simultaneously won in the combination lottery, a specific symbol or a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol”) is controlled by the reel stop control based on a predetermined reel stop operation by the player. Is displayed,
When the specific symbols in the game were simultaneously elected to the predetermined combination 1 and the predetermined winning combination 2 is displayed, the effect based on the specific symbols different from the ordinary effect by the effect control means is performed,
After the specific symbol is displayed, it further comprises freeze control means for performing a freeze effect for temporarily stopping the function of the operation means of the gaming machine,
The slot machine characterized in that the freeze control means performs the freeze effect regardless of whether or not the effect based on the specific symbol can be performed.

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