JP4650818B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a slot machine that outputs an effect based on game results.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, in a slot machine, it is known to produce effects during a game by various methods in order to notify a player of the possibility of winning a combination. For example, the back lamp mounted inside the reel is turned on in a specific pattern, a specific sound is output from a speaker, or a specific image is displayed on the image display device. .
  When performing such an effect of notifying the winning possibility of the winning combination, the player can estimate the winning possibility of the winning combination to some extent by the effect.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the above-described conventional technology, it is beneficial for beginners of slot machines to produce a winning combination. However, for advanced users, the combination of symbols that appear, the reel stop control when the reels are stopped, that is, the number of symbols moved from when the player operates the stop switch until the reels stop, etc. The possibility of winning a role can be estimated to some extent. Therefore, in such a case, it does not make much sense to produce an effect by lighting the back lamp or outputting a sound after the game is finished (after all reels are stopped).
[0004]
  That is, conventionally, since the selected effects are simply output uniformly, there is a problem that the effects are not necessarily suitable for all players.
  In addition, when a single slot machine is played for a long period of time, there is a problem that most of the contents of the effect are grasped and the effect is felt monotonously.
[0005]
  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to make an effect suitable for the player based on the game results so far of the slot machine, and further, the effect contents change according to the game results. It is to make an effect that does not bore the player.
[0006]
  The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means.
  (Claim 1)
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, an input operation means for performing an input operation when the player progresses the game, and a predetermined game result that is expressed based on an input operation of the input operation means of the player during the game is updated. On the basis of the game results stored in the game results storage means, the effect pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of effect patterns defining the contents of the effects, and the game results stored in the game results storage means, the effect pattern storage means An effect pattern selection means for selecting any effect pattern from the stored effect patterns, an effect output control means for outputting an effect according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means, a pastAt least several timesMemorize the production pattern selected in the previous gameAt the same time, the effect pattern memorized will be updated as the game continuesA selection effect pattern storage means, and the effect pattern includes an effect pattern that outputs an effect and an effect pattern that does not output an effect, and the effect pattern selection means is stored in the selection effect pattern storage means When an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in a plurality of games with reference to the effect pattern, the effect pattern that outputs the effect is selected in the next game.At the same time, the selected effect pattern is compared with the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and when a plurality of effect patterns that do not output effects are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect is displayed. Selecting an effect pattern that does not output cancels the effect pattern that does not output the selected effect, and reselects the effect pattern that outputs the effect.It is characterized by that.
[0007]
  In the first aspect of the present invention, when the player operates the input operation means and plays a game, various game achievements expressed based on the game are stored in the game achievement storage means and the game is continuously executed. As a result, the game performance is updated.
  And based on this game performance, the production pattern is selected by lottery. When an effect pattern is selected, an effect is output according to the effect pattern.
[0008]
  Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect reflecting the game results based on the operation of the input operation means of the player. As a result, it is not possible to perform the same performance uniformly for all players, but for example, it is possible to perform effects according to the skill of the player, the number of games, the number of special roles won, etc. It is possible to produce a production that matches the requirements.
[0009]
  Further, the effect pattern selected in the past game is stored in the selected effect pattern storage means. When selecting an effect pattern, the effect pattern selected in the past game is referred to. When an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in multiple games, the effect is output in the next game. An effect pattern to be selected is selected.
  In addition, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output an effect are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect pattern that does not output an effect is canceled, The production pattern to be output is selected again.
  Therefore, when a game without directing is repeated multiple times,Production can be output.
[0010]
  (Claim 2)
  The invention of claim 2 is a slot machine in which the characteristics of the production contents corresponding to the game performance are defined and the characteristics of the production are changed according to the change of the game performance, and the player advances the game. An input operation means for performing an input operation, a game result storage means for storing a predetermined game result that is expressed based on an input operation of the input operation means of the player during a game, and a predetermined game result Corresponding to the game results stored in the game result storage means among the effect pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of effect patterns having characteristics of the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern storage means An effect pattern selecting means for selecting one of the effect patterns by lottery from the effect patterns having the characteristics of the effect content to be performed, and the effect pattern selecting means According-option is effect pattern, the effect output control means for controlling the output of the effect, in the pastAt least several timesMemorize the production pattern selected in the previous gameAt the same time, the effect pattern memorized will be updated as the game continuesA selection effect pattern storage means, and the effect pattern includes an effect pattern that outputs an effect and an effect pattern that does not output an effect, and the effect pattern selection means is stored in the selection effect pattern storage means When an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in a plurality of games with reference to the effect pattern, the effect pattern that outputs the effect is selected in the next game.At the same time, the selected effect pattern is compared with the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and when a plurality of effect patterns that do not output effects are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect is displayed. Selecting an effect pattern that does not output cancels the effect pattern that does not output the selected effect, and reselects the effect pattern that outputs the effect.It is characterized by that.
[0011]
  In the invention of claim 2, when the player operates the input operation means and plays a game, various game achievements expressed based on the game are stored in the game achievement storage means and the game is continuously executed. As a result, the game performance is updated.
  Then, any production pattern having a feature of production contents corresponding to the game achievement is selected by lottery. When an effect pattern is selected, an effect is output according to the effect pattern.
[0012]
  In addition, when the game is continued and the game performance changes, an effect pattern having a different characteristic of the effect content from the effect pattern selected so far is selected. Therefore, if the feature of the selected effect pattern changes, the feature of the output effect changes.
[0013]
  Therefore, the characteristics of the output effect change according to the change of the game performance based on the operation of the player's input operation means. As a result, it is not possible to perform the same performance uniformly for all players, but for example, it is possible to perform effects according to the skill of the player, the number of games, the number of special roles won, etc. It is possible to produce a production that matches the requirements. In addition, since the characteristics of the production change sequentially as the game continues, the player can always enjoy a fresh performance. Furthermore, the player feels as if he / she is playing a game with a completely different type of slot machine because a different presentation is output each time a game is played. Therefore, it is possible to provide a deep slot machine that never gets tired.
[0014]
  Further, the effect pattern selected in the past game is stored in the selected effect pattern storage means. When selecting an effect pattern, the effect pattern selected in the past game is referred to. When an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in multiple games, the effect is output in the next game. An effect pattern to be selected is selected.
  In addition, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output an effect are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect pattern that does not output an effect is canceled, The production pattern to be output is selected again.
  Therefore, when a game without directing is repeated multiple times,Production can be output.
[0015]
  (Claim 3)
  Claim 3The invention ofClaim 1 or claim 2The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a game number counting unit that counts the number of games, wherein the effect pattern selection unit is configured to calculate the number of games from a game when the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage unit is selected. An effect pattern in the game is selected from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means with reference to the number of games up to the game based on the count result of the counting means.
[0016]
  Claim 3In the invention, the effect pattern selected in the past game is stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and the number of games from the game when the effect pattern is selected to the game is counted. Then, the effect pattern is selected with reference to the effect pattern selected in the past game and the number of games up to the game.
  Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the same effect pattern from being selected in a plurality of consecutive games and the same effect being output in a plurality of consecutive games.
[0017]
  (Claim 4)
  Claim 4The invention of claim 1Any one of Claim 3In the slot machine described in the above, whether or not to change the feature of the effect content of the effect pattern to be selected when a specific game result value exceeds a predetermined value among the game results stored in the game result storage means An effect pattern change determining means for determining whether or not is provided.
[0018]
  Claim 4In the present invention, when the game achievement stored in the game achievement storage means is updated and the specific game achievement value exceeds a predetermined value, whether or not to change the feature of the production contents of the production pattern to be selected. It is determined.
  Therefore, various conditions of the game performance when changing the feature of the production can be determined.
[0019]
  (Claim 5)
  Claim 5The invention of claim 1 starts from claim 1.Claim 4In the slot machine according to any one of the preceding, the game achievement storage means stores a plurality of types of game achievements, and the effect pattern selection means includes, among the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means, One of the effect patterns is selected by lottery from the effect patterns having the characteristics of the effect contents corresponding to the combination of the plurality of types of game results stored in the game result storage means.
[0020]
  Claim 5In the invention, a plurality of types of game achievements are stored in the game achievement storage means. Then, any production pattern having a feature of production contents corresponding to the combination of the plurality of types of game results is selected.
  Therefore, the characteristics of the production contents are determined by combining various game achievements such as the player's skill, the number of games, and the number of winning special roles. Therefore, different effects can be output even between players having similar skills. Further, by combining a plurality of types of game results, it is possible to output an effect without predictability.
[0021]
  (Claim 6)
  The invention of claim 6 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,When the player operates the last stop switch, when all reels stop, when the credit payout button is operated, or at the end of the production output after all reels stop Measure until the specified timeTiming means and said timing meanstime to calculateButSaidWhen it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect pattern selecting means selects any one of the effect patterns having the characteristics of the specified effect contents from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. A production pattern is selected by lottery.
[0022]
  In the invention of claim 6,When the player operates the last stop switch, when all reels stop, when the credit payout button is operated, or at the end of the production output after all reels stop FromTime is measured. And thistime to calculateWhen a predetermined time elapses, an effect pattern having characteristics of predetermined effect contents is selected.
  Therefore,When the player operates the last stop switch, when all reels stop, when the credit payout button is operated, or at the end of the production output after all reels stop FromWhen the predetermined time has elapsed, for example, if an effect pattern for the initial state is selected, even if another player plays a game in that slot machine, the subsequent player's game An effect based on the results can be output.
[0023]
  (Claim 7)
  Claim 7The invention of claim 1 starts from claim 1.Claim 6In the slot machine according to any one of the above, the effect output control means includes effect output time determining means for determining a time to output an effect related to the selected effect pattern.
[0024]
  Claim 7In this invention, the output time of the production related to the selected production pattern is determined by the production output control means.
  Therefore, for example, in the case where information related to the effect is transmitted from the part that controls the entire game to the effect output control means, it is not necessary to transmit information related to the output time of the effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the part that controls the entire game.
[0025]
  (Claim 8)
  Claim 8The invention of claim 1 starts from claim 1.Claim 7In the slot machine according to any one of the above, the effect pattern is determined by using at least one output means among the sound output, the lighting of the light emitter, and the image display to the player. An effect to be notified is defined, and each effect pattern having characteristics of one effect content stored in the effect pattern storage means is mainly composed of a common output means, and another effect Each production pattern having the characteristics of the contents is different from the main output means.
[0026]
  Claim 8In the present invention, when any production pattern is selected from the production patterns having the characteristic of one production content, the production mainly based on the specific output means is output and selected until then. When one of the production patterns is selected from the production patterns having the characteristics of production contents different from the one, the production pattern is changed to the production mainly composed of other output means.
  Therefore, the feature of the output means can be given to each production pattern having the common feature of the production content.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control in the slot machine of one embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 10 of the present invention, the characteristics of the production contents corresponding to the game performance are determined, and the characteristics of the production are changed according to the change of the game performance.
[0028]
  The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is a means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10. The game control means 60 includes a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, data for production, and the like, and data that is captured when the CPU performs various controls. RAM and the like that are temporarily stored.
[0029]
  Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in the figure) of the game control means 60.
  The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.
[0030]
  The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a winning combination) are printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. One reel 31 is provided with, for example, 21 symbols at equal intervals.
  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.
  When the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.
[0031]
  Examples of winning combinations include multiple types of special roles, multiple types of small roles, and replays.
  The special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game that can be expected to win medals more than a normal game, which is advantageous to the player), and is, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB). , Regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as SB).
[0032]
  When the special role is BB, the BB game that is a special game corresponding to the special role is the following game.
  The BB game has a first game and a second game. When the BB game shifts from the normal game to the BB game, the BB game first shifts to the first game. In the first game, only a lottery for a specific combination is performed. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first game, the game shifts from the first game of the BB game to the second game (bonus game).
[0033]
  The second game is a game in which a predetermined combination wins a game with a high probability until the specified number of winnings or the specified number of games is reached. In this second game, when the prescribed number of winnings or the prescribed number of games is reached, the game is returned to the first game again. Then, the first game and the second game are repeated until the number of games of the first game reaches the specified number of times or until the number of times of transition from the first game to the second game reaches the specified number of times. When the number of times of transition from the first game to the second game is the specified number of times, the BB game is ended by the end of the second game.
[0034]
  Also, when the special role is RB, the RB game which is a special game corresponding to the special role is a set of the above-mentioned second game (bonus game), that is, a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability. This is done until the number of games is reached.
  Furthermore, when the special combination is SB, the SB game, which is a special game corresponding to the special combination, is a game in which the predetermined combination that is the second game is won with high probability for only one game.
[0035]
  The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The number of medals to be paid out is set differently depending on the type of the small role.
  Furthermore, the replay is a re-game player who plays a re-game while maintaining the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game.
[0036]
  A combination of symbols of the reel 31 corresponding to the above various combinations is determined in advance. When all the reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of symbols stopped on the active line matches a predetermined combination of symbols of the combination, a winning combination of the combination is awarded.
  For example, if the combination of symbols of the special role BB is set to “7”-“7”-“7”, each reel 31 is placed on one of the effective lines when all the reels 31 are stopped. When the symbol “7” is stopped, BB is won.
[0037]
  Here, although not shown, for example, five effective lines are set in the portion including the display window of the front panel. This effective line is composed of three horizontal upper, middle and lower lines, and two diagonally downward and leftward directions.
  The three symbols that are continuous from top to bottom of the reel 31 that can be seen from each display window are located on three effective lines in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the horizontal direction.
  Also, this valid line is validated according to the number of inserted medals. If one medal is inserted, one effective line in the middle in the horizontal direction is activated. If it is two, three effective lines in the horizontal direction are activated. If three, all five effective lines are activated. The
[0038]
  The first effect output device (image display device) 33 is an effect output device that performs an effect of displaying various effect images, predetermined information, etc. during the game, such as a liquid crystal image display device or a dot display. It consists of
  The second effect output device 34 outputs an effect by means other than the image display in the effect output device, and includes a back lamp 34a and a speaker 34b in the present embodiment.
[0039]
  The back lamp 34a is fixedly disposed on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, and has a lamp that illuminates a symbol located on the effective line from behind. The back lamp 34a outputs an effect of emitting light in a specific pattern in addition to making the design easy to see.
[0040]
  The speaker 34b outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
  In addition to the above, the second effect output device 34 includes, for example, an upper lamp provided at the upper front of the slot machine 10, but the description thereof is omitted in this embodiment.
[0041]
  Furthermore, the input side (left side in the figure) of the game control means 60 includes the following input operation means and the like. The input operation means is a part that the player performs an input operation when proceeding with the game, and is surrounded by a broken line in FIG.
  The medal slot 21 is a part where a player inserts a game medal. When a medal inserted from the medal slot 21 passes the medal sensor 22, the game control means 60 detects that the medal has passed the medal sensor 22.
  The bet switch 23 is a switch operated when the player inputs the number of medals bet within the credit range.
[0042]
  The start switch 41 is a switch operated when the player starts the rotation of the reel 31.
  Three stop switches 42 are provided independently for each reel 31 and are operated when a player stops the rotation of each reel 31.
[0043]
  In a normal game, the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 21 or operates the bet switch 23 to activate the active line and turns on the start switch 41. Thereby, all the reels 31 are started. Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When all of the reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of symbols on the reels 31 on the active line matches a predetermined combination of symbols of a certain combination, the winning combination is awarded, and a medal is paid out according to the winning combination. Is done.
[0044]
  The game control means 60 includes the following means. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.
  (Role lottery means)
  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (special role, small role, replay, etc.). The role lottery means 61 corresponds to, for example, a random number generation means (hard random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. Based on the lottery table that stores the winning / non-winning of each role (special role, small role, replay, etc.) and the random number extracted by the random number extraction means and the lottery table, the presence / absence of the winning combination and the winning combination are determined Determination means.
[0045]
  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the area to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with the lottery table. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination is won, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be non-winning.
[0046]
  (Reel stop control means)
  The reel stop control means 62 determines the stop position of the reel 31 from the gaming state (normal gaming state, special gaming state, etc.), the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the like. At the same time, the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.
[0047]
  The reel stop control means 62 selects a predetermined stop position determination table 63 corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, and when the stop switch 42 is turned on, the stop position determination table 63 is determined based on the timing. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined with reference. When the stop position of the reel 31 is determined by the stop position determination table 63, the reel stop control means 62 controls the drive of the motor 32 so that the reel 31 stops at the determined position.
[0048]
  When any combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the combination of the symbols of the reels 31 corresponding to the winning combination is controlled so as to stop on the active line as much as possible. In addition, when the winning lottery means 61 does not win the lottery, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols of a certain combination does not stop on the active line.
[0049]
  However, during a game in which the special combination is won, even if the combination of the special combination symbols does not stop on the active line, the reel stop control means 62 is displayed in the display window when the reel 31 is stopped. There is a case where a combination of symbols (so-called “reach eyes”) that means that a combination of existing symbols is won as a special role appears.
  In this reach, the first reel fixed reach, the first reel 31 and the second reel 31, which are determined by the output of only the first reel 31 (the output of the second reel 31 and the third reel 31 is optional). There is a second reel fixed reach determined by the combination (the output of the third reel 31 is arbitrary), and a reach determined by the combination of all three reels 31.
  As described above, the reel stop control means 62 may produce an effect by the stop control of the reel 31 by causing the reach to appear.
  Further, when stopping the reel 31, the reel stop control means 62 may perform an effect of stopping the reel 31 after moving the reel 31 by a plurality of symbols after the stop switch 42 is turned on.
[0050]
  (Stop position determination table)
  The stop position determination table 63 defines the stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. In the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, when no combination is won, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols of any combination does not stop on the active line. In addition, when any of the winning combinations is won, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination stops as much as possible on the effective line.
[0051]
  The reel stop control means 62 may determine the stop position of the reel 31 without using the stop position determination table 63 as described above. For example, when the stop switch 42 is operated, a stop possible position is searched with reference to a lottery result of the hand lottery means 61 and the like, and an appropriate stop position is determined within the range of the stop possible position It is also possible to perform control.
[0052]
  (Winning process means)
  The winning process means 64 includes a winning determination means for determining whether or not there is a winning combination, and a payout means for performing a process such as payout according to the winning combination when there is a winning combination.
  The winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on any one of the active lines matches the predetermined combination of symbols for any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The winning determination means determines the symbol on the active line by detecting, for example, the angle when the motor 32 is stopped, the number of steps, and the like, and based on this, determines the presence / absence of a winning combination.
[0053]
  The payout means determines a predetermined number of medals according to the winning combination when it is determined by the winning determination means that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols of any combination. It pays out to the player or performs processing such as credit addition.
  When a replay is won, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.
[0054]
  The above means are means directly related to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the following means are means relating to effects during the game.
  (Game achievement storage means)
  The game record storage means 71 stores one or more kinds of predetermined game achievements that are expressed based on the input operation of the player's input operation means during the game while being updated, and is a memory such as a RAM. It consists of Here, as a game performance, the following are mentioned, for example. However, it is not limited to these.
[0055]
  (1) Number of games in a predetermined period. For example, the cumulative number of games since the power was turned on (after initialization). In addition, when the special role is won, the number of games from the time when the previous special game is finished until the time when this special role is won. Furthermore, the difference between the number of games played from the time when the last special game was completed until the time when the previous special role was won. Furthermore, the number of games during a game with a bonus when a bonus game that is advantageous to the player under certain conditions is performed after the end of the special game. Furthermore, the number of games in which the concentrated role continues when there is a concentrated role followed by a game in which the specific role is won with high probability.
[0056]
  (2) The number of medals acquired during a predetermined period. For example, the number acquired in a BB game or RB game. Or, the number of winnings in a game with a bonus after the end of a special game.
  (3) Number of times a predetermined gaming state has been reached. For example, the number of times of transition to BB game, RB game, and SB game. Also, the number of winnings and winnings of various roles.
[0057]
  (4) Winning rate for winning a small role.
  (5) Transition of past playout ratio (number of medals).
  (6) The number of times that a specific symbol combination such as reach eyes has appeared when the reel 31 is stopped.
  (7) Game speed per unit time (the number of digestion games per unit time).
[0058]
  Of the above game achievements, in the present embodiment, the game achievement storage means 71 is calculated based on the past cumulative number of games, the number of BB winnings, the winning rate of the winning small role, the number of winnings in the BB game, and these. Point value, and further, a value calculated using this point value is stored.
[0059]
  FIGS. 2A to 2D are diagrams showing the game results stored in the game result storage means 71 and the relationship between the game results and the point values.
  First, the game record storage means 71 keeps counting the number of games since the power is turned on. Then, the game record storage means 71 calculates the point P1 based on the conversion shown in FIG. 2A according to the number of games, stores it, and updates it sequentially. The point P1 is 0 until the first 50 games, but becomes 2 when the number of games reaches 51. Further, when the game is continued and the number of games reaches 501 times, the point P1 becomes 4. In this way, the point P1 takes a value from 0 to a maximum of 10.
[0060]
  In addition, the game record storage means 71 stores the number of BB wins. Then, the game record storage means 71 calculates the point P2 based on the conversion shown in FIG. 2 (b) according to the number of BB winnings, stores it, and updates it sequentially. The point P2 is 0 until the number of BB winnings is 5 times, but becomes 1 when the number is 6 times. The point P2 takes a value from 0 to a maximum of 5 according to the number of BB winnings.
  Furthermore, the game record storage means 71 calculates the addition value (P1 + P2) of the points P1 and P2, stores this, and updates it sequentially. The minimum value of this added value is 0, and the maximum value is 15.
[0061]
  Furthermore, when the winning combination is won, the game result storing means 71 determines whether or not the winning winning combination has won a prize, and calculates a winning rate for winning the winning combination. Then, the game record storage means 71 calculates the point P3 based on the conversion shown in FIG. 2 (c) according to the winning rate, stores it, and sequentially updates it. The higher the winning percentage of the winning winning combination, the smaller the value of the point P3. For example, the point P3 is +3 when the winning rate of the winning winning combination is 70% or less, but becomes -3 when the winning rate is 96% or more. Thus, the point P3 takes a value of +3 to -3.
[0062]
  Further, the game record storage means 71 stores the number of medals acquired by the player in the BB game. Then, the game record storage means 71 calculates the point P4 based on the conversion shown in FIG. 2D in accordance with the acquired number, stores it, and sequentially updates it. When the BB game is played a plurality of times, an average value of the number of acquired BB games is calculated, and a point P4 is calculated from the average value. The point P4 takes a value of +3 to -3 according to the number of acquired BB games.
  Further, the game record storage means 71 calculates an addition value (P3 + P4) of the points P3 and P4, stores this, and sequentially updates it. The minimum value of this added value is −6, and the maximum value is +6.
[0063]
  (Production data table)
  There are a plurality of effect data tables 72, particularly seven effect data tables 72a to 72g in the present embodiment. Each production data table 72 stores a plurality of types of production patterns that define production contents. And the 1st production data table 72a-the 7th production data table 72g are classified for every production pattern which has the feature common to production contents. Further, these first effect data table 72a to seventh effect data table 72g correspond to predetermined game achievements, respectively.
[0064]
  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing each effect data table 72 and the effect patterns stored in each effect data table 72. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, effect pattern 0 to effect pattern 20 are stored in the first effect data table 72a. In the present embodiment, 21 effect patterns are stored only in the first effect data table 72a, and in the other second effect data table 72b to seventh effect data table 72g, 20 effect patterns ( For example, in the case of the second effect data table 72b, 20 effect patterns 21 to 20 effect patterns 40) are stored.
[0065]
  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the correspondence between each effect pattern and the contents of the effect. In FIG. 4, the description of the specific content of the effect is omitted. Also, a part of the effect data table 72 and a part of the effect pattern are omitted.
  Each production pattern includes: when the start switch 41 is turned on, when the first stop switch 42 is turned on, when the second stop switch 42 is turned on, when all the reels 31 are stopped (the third stop switch 42 is turned on) At least one of them). In addition, each production pattern uses at least one output means among the lighting of the back lamp 34a, the output of sound from the speaker 34b, and the image display by the first production output device 33, and the winning possibility of the game is played. The effect to notify the person is determined.
[0066]
  Of the effect patterns, effect pattern 0 is the content of the image display output by the first effect output device 33 after the power is turned on (after initialization) until a medal is inserted by the player, that is, at the first standby. Is defined.
[0067]
  In the present embodiment, each effect data table 72 is classified for each effect pattern having characteristics common to the effect contents. Specifically, each effect pattern of one effect data table 72 is mainly composed of common output means (at least one of the first effect output device 33, the back lamp 34a, or the speaker 34b). This is different from the output means mainly used for each effect pattern of the other effect data table 72.
[0068]
  Each of the effect patterns 1 to 20 in the first effect data table 72a is mainly an effect by image display using the first effect output device 33. For example, an effect on the possibility of winning a combination by image display is output.
  Each effect pattern 21-40 of the 2nd effect data table 72b is mainly based on the effect by the image display using the 1st effect output device 33, and the output of the sound from the speaker 34b. For example, an effect in which image display and sound output are linked is output.
[0069]
  Each effect pattern 41-60 of the 3rd effect data table 72c is mainly based on the effect by light emission using the back lamp 34a. For example, after all the reels 31 are stopped, an effect of light emission by the back lamp 33 corresponding to the winning combination is output.
  Each effect pattern 61-80 of the 4th effect data table 72d is mainly based on the effect by the image display using the 1st effect output device 33, and the light emission using the back lamp 34a. For example, an effect of winning the special role in which the image display and the light emission of the back lamp 34a are linked is output.
[0070]
  Each of the effect patterns 81 to 100 of the fifth effect data table 72e is mainly based on the effect of the sound output from the speaker 34. For example, when the start switch 41 is turned on, an effect of outputting various sounds corresponding to the winning combination is performed. It also includes expressing the level of possibility of winning a role by slightly changing the timing of sound output.
[0071]
  Each of the effect patterns 101 to 120 in the sixth effect data table 72f is an effect of image display using the first effect output device 33, light emission using the back lamp 34a, sound output from the speaker 34, or a combination thereof. Is to do. In other words, the effect patterns 101 to 120 are effects that use all of the image display, the light emission of the back lamp 34a, and the sound output, and in particular, the image display, the light emission of the back lamp 34a, and the sound output. This is to output a linked production.
[0072]
  Each of the effect patterns 121 to 140 in the seventh effect data table 72g can be won by a combination of image display using the first effect output device 33, light emission using the back lamp 34a, or sound output from the speaker 34. The effect of notifying is not performed at all. However, when the start switch 41 or the stop switch 42 is turned on, a normal sound or the like for operation is output. Further, the back lamp 33 remains in a lighting state. Further, the image display continues to display a specific character (character H described later).
[0073]
  In other words, in each of the effect patterns 121 to 140 of the seventh effect data table 72g, the effect of notifying the possibility of winning the role is not performed by image display, light emission of the back lamp 34a, and sound output. The person will determine the possibility of winning the combination based on the above reach.
  In any of the effect patterns in each effect data table 72, an effect based on the winning combination of a small role or replay is performed.
[0074]
  In addition, each effect pattern is defined so that the first effect output device 33 outputs an effect by image display corresponding to the effect output by the second effect output device 34. For example, when the character displayed as an image on the first effect output device 33 takes some action, effects such as lighting of the back lamp 34a and output of sound from the speaker 34b are performed according to the action.
[0075]
  Furthermore, each effect data table 72 and the character displayed as an image by the first effect output device 33 are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, a specific character corresponding to the game performance is set. In other words, the effect data table 72 corresponding to the game result corresponds to the character.
[0076]
  In this embodiment, a specific character is set for each feature of the production content corresponding to the game performance. This character is displayed on the first effect output device 33 as an image. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between each effect data table 72 and the corresponding character. In the first effect data table 72a, characters A and B correspond. Here, the character A is displayed as an image when the effect pattern 0 is selected during standby after initialization. Further, when the production patterns 1 to 20 are selected, the character B is displayed as an image.
[0077]
  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow of change of each character. During the standby after initialization, the character A is displayed as an image, and when the game is started, the character B is displayed as an image from the first game.
  And the character B changes to the character C or D according to a game performance. That is, the character C or D has evolved from the character B. Then, the character C or D is further changed to the character E or F.
  Not limited to this, the character C may change to the character D or the character D to the character C depending on the change in the game performance. Furthermore, the character C may be changed to the character F or the character D may be changed to the character E depending on the game performance.
[0078]
  The character G or H is generally a character that is not displayed as an image. For example, in the case of the character E or F, the character changes to the character G or H only when the game performance satisfies a specific condition.
  In FIG. 5, characters C, E, and G are set so as to be easily displayed when the player's skill level in the game results (winning rate of winning winning combination, etc.) is less than intermediate. Yes. The characters D, F, and H are set so that images are easily displayed when the player's skill in the game record is intermediate or higher.
[0079]
  As described above, while one effect data table 72 is selected, a common character is displayed as an image on the first effect output device 33 regardless of which effect pattern is selected. Then, an image display in which the character performs various actions according to the effect pattern is performed. That is, the player can know the current game performance or the selected effect data table 72 by looking at the character displayed as an image on the first effect output device 33.
[0080]
  Moreover, in this embodiment, the 1st game in BB game has the aspect which alert | reports the winning small role, and the aspect which is not alert | reported. When the character C, E or G shifts to the BB game during the game in which the image is displayed, whether or not the first game in the BB game is notified by, for example, a lottery using a soft random number. To decide.
[0081]
  On the other hand, when the game shifts to the BB game while the character D, F or H is displayed as an image, the first game in the BB game is notified according to the level of the skill of the player. Decide whether or not. For example, first, two BB symbol combinations are provided, and it is easy to stop one symbol combination on the effective line, but it is difficult to stop the other symbol combination on the effective line. Keep it. When the other symbol combination is stopped on the active line and the game moves to the BB game, the first game in the BB game is notified of the winning small combination.
[0082]
  Second, it is set so that it is difficult to stop the combination of symbols of BB to a specific effective line. Then, when the combination of symbols of BB is stopped at a specific active line and the game is shifted to the BB game, the first game in the BB game is notified of the winning small role.
  Thirdly, when the combination of symbols of BB is stopped on the active line, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on at a specific position, and when it is determined that the switch is turned on, The first game is set to notify the winning small combination.
[0083]
  (Production data table selection means)
  The effect data table selection means 73 selects the effect data table 72 corresponding to the game results stored in the game result storage means 71. The effect data table selection means 73 selects an effect data table 72 corresponding to a combination of a plurality of types of game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means 71.
[0084]
  (Production data table change determination means)
  In the present embodiment, the effect data table selection unit 73 includes an effect data table change determination unit 73a. This effect data table change determining means 73a changes the effect data table 72 selected so far when a specific game achievement value exceeds a predetermined value among the game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means 71. It is determined whether or not to do.
  A specific method for selecting and changing the effect data table 72 by the effect data table selecting unit 73 and the effect data table change determining unit 73a will be described below.
[0085]
  FIG. 7 shows the characters corresponding to the addition value (P1 + P2) of the points P1 and P2 and the addition value (P3 + P4) of the points P3 and P4 among the game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means 71. It is.
  For example, in FIG. 7, when the value of P1 + P2 is 4, and the value of P3 + P4 is −1, the corresponding character is the character B. The effect data table 72 corresponding to the character B is the first effect data table 72a. Therefore, the effect data table selection means 73 selects the 1st effect data table 72a in this case.
[0086]
  In this case, the value of P3 + P4 remains −1. However, since the player has won BB (assuming the sixth winning), the value of point P2 is added, and as a result, the value of P1 + P2 is 4. Is updated from 5 to 5. At this time, the effect data table change determination means 73a determines that the BB winning number (specific game achievement value) exceeds 5 times (predetermined value) among the game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means 71, Whether or not to change the effect data table 72 that has been selected so far is determined based on the correspondence shown in FIG. Then, since the character B is changed to the character C, the effect data table change determining means 73a follows the effect data table 72 from the first effect data table 72a that has been selected so far to the second effect data table 72b. Decide to change to.
[0087]
  In FIG. 7, the case where a character is added to the right of the character is a case where a lottery is performed as to whether or not to change to the character G or H. This lottery is performed using, for example, a soft random number. As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the character E, whether or not to change to the character G is determined by lottery. In the case of the character F, whether or not to change to the character H is determined by lottery.
[0088]
  (Time measuring means)
  The effect data table selection unit 73 includes a timing unit 73b. The time measuring means 73b measures from the end of the game until a predetermined time is reached.
Here, “at the end of the game” means, for example, when the player operates the last stop switch 42, when all the reels 31 stop, when the credit payout button is operated, all the reels 31 If there is an effect to be output after the stop, the output of the effect ends.
  The reason for measuring such time is to clear at least a part of the game results since it means that the player has finished the game when a certain amount of time has elapsed without the game being played. .
[0089]
  The effect data table selection means 73 determines the predetermined effect data table 72 when it is determined that a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) has passed, based on the measurement result of the time measuring means 73b. select. In the present embodiment, the first effect data table 72a is selected. Also, the game results stored in the game result storage means 71 are cleared. As a result, the initial state is restored.
[0090]
  (Direction pattern selection means)
  The effect pattern selection means 74 selects an effect pattern by lottery from the effect data table 72 selected by the effect data table selection means 73. For example, when the second effect data table 72b is selected, one of the effect patterns 21 to 40 is selected.
  This lottery is selected using a technique equivalent to the above-described combination lottery means 61 using, for example, a soft random number. In addition, the selection probability is predetermined for each effect pattern. And the production pattern selection means 74 selects any production pattern according to the selection probability.
[0091]
  Further, the effect pattern selection means 74 refers to the effect pattern selected in the past game and selects the effect pattern in the game. The reason for this is to prevent the same effect pattern from being continuously selected in a plurality of games and the same effect being output continuously.
[0092]
  (Selected effect pattern storage means, game count counting means)
  The effect pattern selection means 74 includes a selection effect pattern storage means 74a and a game count counting means 74b. The selected effect pattern storage means 74a stores an effect pattern selected in a game up to a predetermined number of times in the past (for example, up to 20 games). Further, the game number counting means 74b counts how many pre-games the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means 74a is. That is, the effect pattern selection means 74 stores the effect pattern selected in the game up to a predetermined number of times in the selected effect pattern storage means 74a based on the count result of the game frequency counting means 74b, and the game is continued. The memorized production pattern is updated.
[0093]
  Then, the effect pattern selection unit 74 compares the selected effect pattern with the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage unit 74a. For example, the same effect pattern as the selected effect pattern is selected effect pattern storage unit 74a. Is already stored, the selected effect pattern is canceled and another effect pattern is selected again. Thereby, the same production pattern is not selected continuously in a plurality of games.
  In addition, in the effect pattern, an effect pattern that does not output an effect is provided in addition to an effect pattern that outputs an effect. For example, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in a plurality of times (about 10 times) of the game, an effect pattern with an effect can be selected and output in the next game. it can.
[0094]
  (Production output control means)
  The effect output control means 75 controls the output of the effect according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 74. As shown in FIG. 4, since each production pattern is determined to output a predetermined production at a predetermined time, the first production output device 33 and the second production output device 34 are accordingly produced. Then, control is performed so as to output a predetermined effect.
[0095]
  Further, when the effect data table 72 to be used is changed, that is, when the character for image display is changed by the first effect output device 33, control is performed so as to output the effect by the image display for character change. At this time, dedicated image data or the like for displaying an image is provided in advance.
[0096]
  Next, the flow of processing in the present embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in one game during a normal game. FIG. 9 is a flowchart following FIG.
  First, in step S1 of FIG. 8, the game control means 60 continues to detect an input signal from the medal sensor 22 or the bet switch 23. When any one of these input signals is detected, that is, when insertion of a medal is detected, processing for enabling an effective line is performed according to the number of inserted medals, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S3, where the combination lottery means 61 performs a combination lottery.
[0097]
  In the next step S4, the effect data table selection means 73 determines the game performance when selecting the effect data table 72. That is, the value of P1 + P2 and the value of P3 + P4 stored in the game record storage means 71 are determined.
  Next, proceeding to step S5, the effect data table selecting means 73 selects the effect data table 72 corresponding to the game performance value determined at step S4.
[0098]
  When the effect data table 72 is selected, the effect pattern selection means 74 selects one of the effect patterns by lottery from the effect data table 72 in the next step S6. Next, proceeding to step S7, the effect output control means 75 determines whether or not an effect when the start switch 41 is turned on is determined for the selected effect pattern, and determines that it is determined. When it does, it controls to output the production according to the contents. The production here varies depending on the production pattern, and may or may not be produced. When there is an production, the first production output device 33 and the second production output device 34 (back lamp 34a, Which one of the speakers 34b) is used, and what kind of content is output differs.
[0099]
  Next, proceeding to step S8 of FIG. 9, the game control means 60 continues to detect the input signal from the stop switch. When this input signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S9, where the effect output control means 75 determines whether or not an effect when the stop switch 42 is turned on is determined for the selected effect pattern. When it is determined that it is determined, control is performed so as to output an effect according to the contents. If there is an effect only when the first stop switch 42 is turned on, if there is an effect only when the second stop switch 42 is turned on, and the first and second stop switches 42 are turned on. There may be a production in both sides. Furthermore, when there is an effect when both the first and second stop switches 42 are turned on, the effect may be the same effect or a different effect.
[0100]
  In the next step S10, the game control means 60 determines whether or not all the stop switches 42 are turned on. If it is determined that all the stop switches 42 are not turned on, the game control means 60 returns to step S8. If it is determined that all the stop switches 42 are turned on, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, it is determined whether or not an effect when all reels 31 are stopped is determined for the selected effect pattern. If it is determined that the effect is determined, an effect is output according to the contents. To control.
[0101]
  Next, proceeding to step S12, the winning determination means of the winning processing means 64 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line matches the combination of symbols of any combination, that is, any combination is winning. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that there is a winning, the process proceeds to step S13, and the payout means of the winning processing means 64 performs a process such as paying out medals according to the winning combination, and then proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S12 that there is no winning combination, the process proceeds to step S14 without performing the process of step S13.
  In step S14, the game control means 60 updates the game performance. In other words, the number of games and the number of winning combinations are updated and stored in the game actual storage means 71. Further, the above-described values such as the point P1 are calculated and stored.
[0102]
  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications such as the following are possible.
  (1) Although the game control means 60 is displayed as one in FIG. 1, the present invention is not limited to this. Are divided into sub-control boards having the same structure (separated from the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1), both are configured separately, and both boards are electrically connected so as to be able to exchange information. Also good. In this case, each substrate is provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
[0103]
  By doing so, the burden of the storage capacity on the main control board side can be reduced. In other words, since the storage capacity of one board has a certain limit, the storage capacity on the main control board side can be obtained by providing the sub-control board side with the production data and program output from the first presentation output device 33. Can be afforded.
  In particular, when an image is displayed by the first effect output device 33, a large amount of image data is required, but it is possible to prevent the storage capacity on the main control board side from being pressed by this image data.
[0104]
  Further, in the above case, a means for transmitting the game performance that is expressed during the game to the sub control board side is provided on the main control board side. The sub-control board side receives the transmitted game record and stores it in the game record storage means 71. At this time, the game results may be uniformly transmitted from the main control board to the sub control board, and the game results to be stored in the game result storage means 71 may be selected on the sub control board side.
[0105]
  Furthermore, when the main control board detects that the start switch 41 or the stop switch 42 has been operated, it sends an output request signal for production to the sub control board, and the sub control board receives this signal. Sometimes, the production output is started. Here, the production output control means 75 on the sub-control board side may be provided with production output timing determination means for determining the production output timing based on various information transmitted from the main control board. If the production output timing determining means is provided on the sub-control board side, it is not necessary to send information on the production output timing to the sub-control board side from the main control board side, so the control burden on the main control board side is small. Become.
[0106]
  (2) In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect data tables 72 corresponding to predetermined game achievements are provided for each effect pattern having characteristics common to the effect contents. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one effect pattern storage means may be provided, and all the effect patterns may be stored together in this effect pattern storage means.
[0107]
  Then, the effect pattern selection means 74 is one of the effect patterns having the characteristics of the effect contents corresponding to the game results stored in the game result storage means 71 among the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. The production pattern may be selected by lottery. For example, it is memorized that the production pattern having the characteristic of the specific production content is the production pattern 1 to 20, and when selecting the production pattern having the characteristic of the specific production content, Any one of the effect patterns may be selected.
[0108]
  Further, when all the effect patterns are stored together in the effect pattern storage means, it is also possible to determine a ratio to be selected for each effect pattern according to the character displayed on the image. For example, all of the effect patterns 0 to 140 are stored in the effect pattern storage means, and when the character B is displayed as an image, the probability that the main effect patterns 1 to 20 are selected is about 90%. The probability that another production pattern is selected can be set to about 10%.
[0109]
  (3) In this embodiment, the feature of the production content corresponding to the game performance is defined, and the feature of the production is changed according to the change of the game performance. However, the feature of the production content corresponding to the game performance may not be defined. For example, a plurality of types of performance patterns that are selected only when a specific game performance value reaches a predetermined value are provided, and when a specific game performance value reaches a predetermined value, Any production pattern may be selected by lottery.
[0110]
【The invention's effect】
  (Claim 1)
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect reflecting the game results based on the operation of the input operation means of the player. As a result, it is not possible to perform the same performance uniformly for all players, but for example, it is possible to perform effects according to the skill of the player, the number of games, the number of special roles won, etc. It is possible to produce a production that matches the requirements.
  In addition, referring to the selection history of past effect patterns, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in a plurality of games, an effect pattern that outputs an effect is selected in the next game.In addition, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output an effect are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect pattern that does not output an effect is canceled, The production pattern to be output is reselected.So, if there are multiple consecutive games without directing,Production can be output.
[0111]
  (Claim 2)
  According to the invention of claim 2, the characteristics of the output effect change according to the change of the game performance based on the operation of the input operation means of the player. As a result, it is not possible to perform the same performance uniformly for all players, but for example, it is possible to perform effects according to the skill of the player, the number of games, the number of special roles won, etc. It is possible to produce a production that matches the requirements. In addition, since the characteristics of the production change sequentially as the game continues, the player can always enjoy a fresh performance. Furthermore, the player feels as if he / she is playing a game with a completely different type of slot machine because a different presentation is output each time a game is played. Therefore, it is possible to provide a deep slot machine that never gets tired.
  In addition, referring to the selection history of past effect patterns, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected continuously in a plurality of games, an effect pattern that outputs an effect is selected in the next game.In addition, when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is selected and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output an effect are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, the effect pattern that does not output an effect is canceled, The production pattern to be output is reselected.So, if there are multiple consecutive games without directing,Production can be output.
[0112]
  (Claim 3)
  Claim 3According to this invention, for example, it is possible to prevent the same effect pattern from being selected in a plurality of consecutive games and the same effect being output in a plurality of consecutive games.
[0113]
  (Claim 4)
  Claim 4According to this invention, it is possible to define various conditions of game performance when changing the characteristics of performance.
[0114]
  (Claim 5)
  Claim 5According to this invention, the characteristics of the production content are determined by combining various game achievements such as the player's skill, the number of games, and the number of special roles won. Therefore, different effects can be output even between players having similar skills. Further, by combining a plurality of types of game results, it is possible to output an effect without predictability.
[0115]
  (Claim 6)
  According to the invention of claim 6,When the player operates the last stop switch, when all reels stop, when the credit payout button is operated, or at the end of the production output after all reels stop FromWhen the predetermined time has elapsed, for example, if an effect pattern for the initial state is selected, even if another player plays a game in that slot machine, the subsequent player's game An effect based on the results can be output.
[0116]
  (Claim 7)
  Claim 7According to this invention, for example, in the case where information related to the effect is transmitted from the part that controls the entire game to the effect output control means, it is not necessary to transmit information related to the output time of the effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the part that controls the entire game.
[0117]
  (Claim 8)
  Claim 8According to this invention, the feature of an output means can be given for every production pattern which has the common feature of production contents.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control in a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2D are diagrams showing game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means and the relationship between the game achievements and point values, respectively.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing each effect data table and effect patterns stored in each effect data table.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between each effect pattern and the content of the effect.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between each effect data table and the corresponding character.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow of change of each character.
FIG. 7 shows characters corresponding to an added value of points P1 and P2 and an added value of points P3 and P4 among the game results stored in the game result storage means.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process flow in one game during a normal game.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process flow in one game during a normal game, and is a flowchart continued from FIG. 8;
[Explanation of symbols]
  10 slot machine
  21 medal slot (input operation means)
  22 Medal sensor
  23 Bet switch (input operation means)
  31 reel
  32 motor
  33 First effect output device (image display device)
  34 Second production output device
  34a Back lamp
  34b Speaker
  41 Start switch (input operation means)
  42 Stop switch (input operation means)
  60 Game control means
  61 Role lottery means
  62 Reel stop control means
  63 Stop position determination table
  64 winning means
  71 Game achievement storage means
  72 Production data table
  72a First effect data table
  72b Second effect data table
  72c Third effect data table
  72d Fourth effect data table
  72e Fifth effect data table
  72f 6th effect data table
  72g 7th effect data table
  73 Production data table selection means
  73a Production data table change determination means
  73b Timekeeping means
  74 Production pattern selection means
  74a Selection effect pattern storage means
  74b Counting means for number of games
  75 Production output control means

Claims (8)

An input operation means for performing an input operation when the player progresses the game;
A game achievement storage means for storing a predetermined game achievement that is expressed based on an input operation of the input operation means of the player during a game;
Production pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of production patterns that define production content;
Effect pattern selection means for selecting any effect pattern from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means based on the game results stored in the game result storage means;
In accordance with the production pattern selected by the production pattern selection means, production output control means for outputting production,
The selected effect pattern storage means for storing the effect pattern selected in the game at least a plurality of times in the past and updating the effect pattern to be stored when the game is continued ,
The effect pattern has an effect pattern that outputs the effect and an effect pattern that does not output the effect,
The effect pattern selecting means refers to the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is continuously selected in a plurality of games, in the next game, Is selected, and the selected effect pattern is compared with the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output effects are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means. When the effect pattern which does not output an effect is selected while being performed, the effect pattern which does not output the selected effect is canceled, and the effect pattern which outputs an effect is selected again . It is a slot machine in which the characteristics of the production content corresponding to the game results are defined and the characteristics of the production are changed according to the change of the game results,
An input operation means for performing an input operation when the player progresses the game;
A game achievement storage means for storing a predetermined game achievement that is expressed based on an input operation of the input operation means of the player during a game;
Production pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of production patterns having characteristics of production contents corresponding to predetermined game achievements;
Among the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means, one of the effect patterns having the characteristics of the effect contents corresponding to the game results stored in the game result storage means is selected by lottery. Production pattern selection means;
In accordance with the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means, effect output control means for controlling the output of the effect,
The selected effect pattern storage means for storing the effect pattern selected in the game at least a plurality of times in the past and updating the effect pattern to be stored when the game is continued ,
The effect pattern has an effect pattern that outputs the effect and an effect pattern that does not output the effect,
The effect pattern selecting means refers to the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and when an effect pattern that does not output an effect is continuously selected in a plurality of games, in the next game, Is selected, and the selected effect pattern is compared with the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means, and a plurality of effect patterns that do not output effects are already stored in the selected effect pattern storage means. When the effect pattern which does not output an effect is selected while being performed, the effect pattern which does not output the selected effect is canceled, and the effect pattern which outputs an effect is selected again . The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A game number counting means for counting the number of games is provided,
The effect pattern selecting means refers to the number of games from the game when the effect pattern stored in the selected effect pattern storage means is selected to the game based on the count result of the game number counting means, A slot machine, wherein an effect pattern in the game is selected from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
An effect pattern change that determines whether or not to change the feature of the effect content of the effect pattern to be selected when a specific game result value exceeds a predetermined value among the game results stored in the game result storage means A slot machine comprising a determining means. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The game record storage means stores a plurality of types of game records,
The effect pattern selection means is an effect pattern having characteristics of effect contents corresponding to a combination of a plurality of types of game achievements stored in the game achievement storage means among the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. From the slot machine, one of the production patterns is selected by lottery. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
When the player operates the last stop switch, when all reels stop, when the credit payout button is operated, or at the end of the production output after all reels stop Time measuring means for measuring until a predetermined time from ,
Effect measurement time of the clock means is when it is determined to have passed the predetermined time, the effect pattern selection means, among the effect pattern stored in said performance pattern storage means, having a characteristic of a predetermined effect contents A slot machine that selects one of the production patterns by lottery. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The slot machine, wherein the effect output control means includes effect output time determining means for determining a time to output an effect related to the selected effect pattern. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The effect pattern is an effect that informs the player of the possibility of winning a role using at least one output means among sound output, lighting of a light emitter, and image display.
Each effect pattern having the characteristics of one effect content stored in the effect pattern storage means is mainly composed of common output means, and each effect pattern having the characteristics of one other effect content is mainly A slot machine characterized by being different from the output means.

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