JP4624949B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that accumulates and adds random numbers for performance and reflects this value in advantageous game control.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines which one of a plurality of effects is to be executed or which is not to be executed by lottery using a random number and performs an effect according to the result.
JP 2000-296224 A

In the conventional gaming machine described above, even if an effect with a high expectation of starting an advantageous game is performed, the advantageous game is not necessarily started, and the player's interest in the effect gradually fades. was there.
Therefore, in the present invention, by adding cumulative random numbers for production and reflecting this value in the control of the advantageous game, the control of the production and the control of the advantageous game are associated with each other, and the player's interest in the production does not fade. An object is to provide such a gaming machine.

(Feature point)
Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
The drawing numbers also indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 relates to a gaming machine, and a symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbols of the symbol display means. A symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means, a winning lottery means 110 for performing a lottery of winning or losing a plurality of roles, and a lottery of the winning lottery means 110 Based on the result and the operation timing of the symbol variation stopping means, the stop control means 130 for performing control related to the symbol stop display of the symbol display means, and the display mode when the symbol of the symbol display means is stopped and displayed Winning determination means 120 for determining whether or not there is a prize in any of a plurality of roles, an effect random number generation means 151 for generating an effect random number within a predetermined numerical range, and an effect for Random number extraction means 152 for extracting the random number generated by the number generating means 151 at a predetermined opportunity, and any of the effects having a plurality of patterns for each random number within the range generated by the random number generating means for effect 151 is executed. The effect lottery table 153 that determines which of the effects is not executed, the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 and the effect lottery table 153 are collated, and any effect is executed or no effect is executed. In order to cumulatively add the random numbers extracted by the effect lottery determining means 154, the effect executing means 155 for executing the effect according to the determination result of the effect lottery determining means 154, and the effect random number extracting means 152 A random number counter 160 for performance, normal game control means 70 for controlling a normal game, and for controlling an advantageous game advantageous to the player over the normal game, Advantageous game control means 170 for controlling advantageous games based on the count value of the number counter 160 is provided . In the effect lottery table 153, an area in which it is determined that no effect is executed is provided in a range of predetermined random values among all random numbers, and no effect is executed. In the range of random number values that are larger than the maximum random number value in the determined area, a plurality of areas that are determined to perform effects are provided .

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine 10 or a parrot.
Here, the “symbol display means” is capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols. The “symbol display means” includes not only the rotating reel 40 with a plurality of symbols around it but also a liquid crystal display device that allows the symbols to be variably displayed or stopped.
The “symbol variation starting means” is for variably displaying the symbols of the symbol display means. The “design variation starting means” includes a start switch 33 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel.
The “symbol fluctuation stopping means” is for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means. The “symbol fluctuation stopping means” includes a stop switch 34 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel. Further, when three rotating reels 40 are provided as symbol display means, stop switches as symbol variation stopping means can be provided corresponding to each rotating reel 40.

The “winning lottery means 110” is for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles.
The “stop control means 130” is for performing control related to the symbol stop display of the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation timing of the symbol fluctuation stopping means.
Further, the “winning determination means 120” is for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won or not based on the display mode when the symbol of the symbol display means is stopped. . For example, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped and the predetermined symbol arrangement is aligned on any of the effective winning lines, the winning determination means 120 has won a combination corresponding to the symbol arrangement. Is determined.

The “production random number generating means 151” is for generating a production random number within a predetermined range. The effect random number generating means 151 can generate an effect random number within a range of “0 to 99”, for example.
Further, the “production random number extraction means 152” is for extracting a random number generated by the production random number generation means 151 at a predetermined opportunity. The effect random number extracting means 152 can extract, for example, the random number generated by the effect random number generating means 151 when the start switch 33 is operated.
In addition, the “effect lottery table 153” defines which of a plurality of patterns of effects is to be executed for each random number within the range generated by the effect random number generating means 151, or which of the effects is not to be executed. As the effect pattern, for example, effect A, effect B, and effect C can be provided. In such a case, for example, it is assigned to the effect random number “0 to 49” that no effect is executed, and the effect C is executed to the effect random number “50 to 79”. That the effect B is assigned to the production random number “80 to 94”, and that the effect A is executed to the production random number “95 to 99”. The production lottery table 153 can be formed so as to be assigned.

Further, the “effect lottery determination unit 154” determines which of the effects is executed or which of the effects is not executed by comparing the random number extracted by the effect random number extracting unit 152 with the effect lottery table 153. Is for. For example, it is assumed that the production random number extraction unit 152 extracts the random number “96”. Then, the effect lottery determination means 154 compares the random number “96” with the effect lottery table 153 and outputs a determination result indicating that the effect A is executed.
Further, the “effect execution means 155” is for executing an effect according to the determination result of the effect lottery determination means 154. For example, it is assumed that the effect lottery determination unit 154 has issued a determination result indicating that the effect A is to be executed. Then, effect execution means 155 executes effect A.

  The “production random number counter 160” is for accumulating the random numbers extracted by the production random number extraction means 152. For example, it is assumed that the random number for presentation extracted in the first game after power-on is “96”. Then, the production random number counter 160 stores “96”. Also, it is assumed that the random number for performance extracted in the next game is “5”. Then, the effect random number counter 160 adds “5” to “96” to “101”, and stores this. It is further assumed that the random number for performance extracted in the next game is “45”. Then, the effect random number counter 160 adds “45” to “101” to “146”, and stores this.

Further, “normal game” refers to a game that is normally played.
The “normal game control means 70” is for controlling a normal game.
The “advantageous game” refers to a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. The “advantageous game” includes, for example, a game (assist time / AT) that informs the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110.
The “advantageous game control means 170” is for controlling an advantageous game. Further, the advantageous game control means 170 controls advantageous games based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160.

Further, “controlling the advantageous game based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160” means that the advantageous game starts when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, When the count value of the counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game, when the count value of the random number counter matches a specific value, the advantageous game is started, This includes starting an advantageous game when the count value falls within a predetermined range.
(Function)
In the present invention, a random number for production is extracted at a predetermined opportunity (for example, operation of the start switch 33), and the random number for production is used for production control and is cumulatively added to the production random number counter 160. It will be done. Then, based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160, the advantageous game is controlled. Thereby, the control of the effect and the control of the advantageous game are associated with each other, so that the player's interest in the effect can be kept from diminishing.

Furthermore, a first aspect of the present invention, advantageously the game control unit 170, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, characterized that you have started movable around a favorable game.
In the present invention, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. For example, the predetermined value is “500”. Then, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches “500”, the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “470”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “30” or more, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “500” or more, so the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “ 500 ”is reached, and the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 can be returned to “0” (reset).

(Function)
In the present invention, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, an advantageous game is started. Thereby, the player's interest in the production can be further deepened.
The advantageous game control means 170 is provided with advantageous game start lottery means 175 for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value. If the lottery result of the means is to start an advantageous game, the advantageous game may be started .
Here, the “advantageous game start lottery means 175” is for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game. The advantageous game start lottery means 175 is provided in the advantageous game control means 170. Further, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value. Then, when the lottery result of the advantageous game start lottery means 175 indicates that the advantageous game starts, the advantageous game control means 170 starts the advantageous game. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the advantageous game start lottery means 175 indicates that the advantageous game is not started, the advantageous game control means 170 does not start the advantageous game. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value and the lottery is performed by the advantageous game start lottery means 175, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 returns to “0” (reset). Can be.

(Claim 2)
  The invention described in claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1.
  That is, according to the second aspect of the invention, the effect random number generating means 151 generates an effect random number within a predetermined numerical range from 0, and the effect has an expectation of starting an advantageous game. A plurality of different production patterns are provided, and in the production lottery table 153, an area in which it is determined that no production is executed is provided in the range from the random value 0 to a predetermined value, and the predetermined value A larger random number range is provided with a plurality of areas that are determined to execute effects for the plurality of effect patterns for each predetermined random value range, and it is determined that the effects are executed. An effect pattern having a higher expectation of advantageous game start as the maximum random number value constituting the area is larger is assigned to the area.

In the present invention, the effect lottery table 153 is formed so that the selection probability of an effect with a high expectation of advantageous game start gradually increases as the value of the random number increases.
  As the effect pattern, for example, effect A, effect B, effect C, effect D, and effect E are provided. In addition, the production E has the content with the smallest expectation level for starting the advantageous game, the content in which the expectation level for the advantageous game start gradually increases in the order of the production D, the production C, and the production B. The production of the content with the highest expectation level. Further, for example, the fact that no effect is executed is assigned to the production random number “0-49”, and the effect that the production E is executed is assigned to the production random number “50-69”. In addition, an effect that the effect D is executed is assigned to the production random number “70 to 79”, and an effect that the effect C is executed is assigned to the production random number “80 to 89”. The effect that the effect B is executed is assigned to the effect random number “90 to 96”, and the effect that the effect A is executed is assigned to the effect random number “97 to 99”. A lottery table 153 is formed. In other words, for a random number having a relatively small value, no effect is executed, and many effects having a relatively small expectation level for starting an advantageous game are allocated, while for a random number having a relatively large value. A lot of productions with relatively high expectation of starting advantageous games are assigned. Then, as the value of the random number increases, the selection probability of an effect that has a high expectation for starting an advantageous game gradually increases.

In particular, an advantageous game is started when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, and the selection probability of the effect that the expectation of the advantageous game start is increased as the random number value is increased. To be. Then, it is possible to make the player have the association that “the production with a high expectation level of advantageous game start” → “a random number with a large value was extracted” → “the start of advantageous game is near”. The expectation of the player can be increased. Moreover, since the count value of the production random number counter 160 actually increases, it is easy to start advantageous games as expected by the player. In other words, the player's expectation can be prevented from being betrayed.

(Function)
In the present invention, as the random number value increases, the probability of selecting an effect with a high expectation of starting an advantageous game gradually increases. Therefore, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous game starts. In such a case, the interest of the player can be further enhanced.
(Claim 3 )
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 .
That is, the invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the advantageous game control means 170 performs a game that informs the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means as an advantageous game.

In the present invention, the advantageous game control means 170 performs a game that informs the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 as an advantageous game. The “game for notifying the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110” is called assist time (AT) or the like.
  A main controller (main board) that mainly controls games and a sub controller (sub board) that operates by receiving signals from the main controller (main board) and mainly controls production. When the control device 20 is configured from the above, it is possible to control the production and the assist time (AT) as an advantageous game by the sub control device (sub board). Of course, the advantageous game may be controlled by the main control device (main board).
(Function)
  In the present invention, as an advantageous game, a game that informs the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is performed, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention, since the random numbers for production are cumulatively added and this value is reflected in the control of the advantageous game, the control of the production and the control of the advantageous game are associated with each other. We can provide no game machines.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 6 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine, and FIGS. 3 to 6 show schematic flows of the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface. In addition, a reel unit 60 in which three rotating reels 40 are provided side by side is provided inside the housing 11. Of the three rotating reels 40, the left reel 41 is provided on the left side, the middle reel 42 is provided in the center, and the right reel is provided on the right side. Is the right reel 43. In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 40 in a predetermined arrangement. A front door 12 that closes the opening is provided on the front surface of the housing 11. Further, an upper panel 13 is provided at the upper part of the front door 12, and a lower panel 14 is provided at the lower part of the front door 12. In addition, an operation unit 16 that protrudes forward is provided between the upper panel 13 and the lower panel 14 on the front surface of the front door 12. On the lower panel 14, a logo of the model name of the slot machine 10, an image character, and the like are displayed. In addition, a symbol display window 15 is provided at almost the center of the upper panel 13 to show the player three of the 21 symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 40. Further, the position where the symbol display window 15 is provided is a position corresponding to the front of each rotary reel 40. Further, the symbol display window 15 is formed so that a total of nine symbols arranged in three vertical columns and three horizontal rows are shown to the player when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped. That is, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, the player can view a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows through the symbol display window 15.

A medal slot 36 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16, and a bet switch 32 for inserting medals for storage is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. Also, an adjustment switch 35 for paying out medals for storage is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16, and the rotation reel 40 is started to rotate on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 16. The start switch 33 is provided, and three stop switches 34 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16.
In addition, on the upper part of the front door 12, an effect lamp as a display device 66 used for effect is provided. In addition, speakers as display devices 66 for sounding sound effects are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 12, respectively.

In addition, a medal payout opening 37 for paying out medals is provided in the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 37 is received and stored below the medal payout opening 37. A medal tray 38 is provided.
In addition, a medal processing unit for processing medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 36 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 36 on the back surface of the front door 12.
Further, inside the housing 11, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, a hopper unit 65 for paying out medals, and a power supply unit for supplying power to each device provided in the slot machine 10 Etc. are provided.

(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes a frame, three stepping motors fixed to the frame side by side, and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. As described above, of the three rotary reels 40, the left reel 41 is provided on the left side, the middle reel 42 is provided in the center, and the right reel is provided on the right side. It is the right reel 43. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-shaped reel tape attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

(Start switch 33)
The start switch 33 is for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40, and is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 16, as shown in FIG. In addition, the start switch 33 is configured by using a lever type switch, and when the tip of the lever is pushed down, a start signal is output and rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is started. .
(Stop switch 34)
The stop switch 34 is for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40, and is provided at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16, as shown in FIG. Three stop switches 34 are provided, and each stop switch 34 corresponds to each rotary reel 40. Further, the three stop switches 34 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16. The left stop switch 34 corresponds to the left reel 41, the center stop switch 34 corresponds to the middle reel 42, and the right stop switch 34 corresponds to the right reel 43. Further, each stop switch 34 is configured using a push button type switch, and when a button provided on the stop switch 34 for the left reel 41 is pressed, a stop signal for the left reel 41 is output, When the rotation of the left reel 41 stops and the button of the stop switch 34 for the middle reel 42 is pressed, a stop signal for the middle reel 42 is output, the rotation of the middle reel 42 stops, and the right When a button provided on the stop switch 34 for the reel 43 is pressed, a stop signal for the right reel 43 is output and the rotation of the right reel 43 is stopped.

(Bet switch 32)
The bet switch 32 is for inserting stored medals, and is provided on the upper left side of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG. The bet switch 32 is configured by using a push button type switch. When the button is pressed, a bet signal is output, the total number of stored medals is reduced by three, and three medals are obtained. It comes to be thrown in.
(Checkout switch 35)
The settlement switch 35 is for paying out medals stored in the storage device, and is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG. Further, the settlement switch 35 is configured by using a push button type switch, and when the button is pushed, a settlement signal is output, the delivery mechanism of the hopper unit 65 is driven, and the total number of stored medals is calculated. The same number of medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 37, and the total number of stored medals becomes zero.

(Display device 66)
In the present embodiment, the display device 66 includes an effect lamp and a speaker.
Further, the effect lamp is for informing the player of winning or winning, and is provided at the upper part of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
The speakers are for sounding sound effects and the like, and are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
(Medal slot 36)
The medal insertion slot 36 is for inserting medals, and is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG.

(Medal payout exit 37)
The medal payout opening 37 is for paying out medals, and is provided at the lower center of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
(Medal tray 38)
The medal tray 38 is for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 37, and is provided below the medal payout opening 37 as shown in FIG.
(Hopper unit 65)
The hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals, and is provided inside the housing 11. The hopper unit 65 includes a medal tank for storing medals and a sending mechanism for sending out medals stored in the medal tank. The medals delivered by the delivery mechanism are paid out from the medal payout opening 37.

(Medal processing unit)
The medal processing unit is for processing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 36, and is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 36 on the back surface of the front door 12. In addition, the medal processing unit includes a medal passage for guiding a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 36 in a certain direction, a medal return passage branching from the middle of the medal passage, and a branch branching the medal return passage from the medal passage. And a medal selector located in the section. A medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 36 is provided in the middle of the medal path and downstream of the medal selector. Further, the medal passage communicates with the medal tank of the hopper unit 65, and the medal return passage communicates with the medal payout opening 37.

The medal sensor 31 is for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 36, and is configured using a photo sensor (not shown). The medals flowing down the medal passage pass between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the photosensor. The light emitted from the light emitting unit normally reaches the light receiving unit, but when the medal flowing down the medal path passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the photosensor, it reaches the light receiving unit. It will not reach. When the light does not reach the light receiving unit of the photosensor, a medal detection signal is output, and it is determined that one medal is inserted.
(Power supply unit)
The power supply unit is for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10, specifically, for example, the control device 20, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the like. Further, the power supply unit is provided inside the housing 11.

(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).
(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 33 and the stop switch 34. Details of the game control device 21 will be described later.

The effect control device 22 is for controlling a display device 66 such as an effect lamp or a speaker.
In the present embodiment, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device (main board) and a sub-control device (sub-board) that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device. While functioning as the game control device 21, the sub-control device is caused to function as the effect control device 22. In this way, by separately configuring the control device that controls the game and the control device that controls the performance, it is possible to greatly increase the memory allocated to the performance control and to change only the performance. .

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.
(1) Medal sensor 31
(2) Bet switch 32
(3) Checkout switch 35
(4) Start switch 33
(5) Stop switch 34
The input stage is not limited to the above parts (1) to (5).

(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
(1) Reel unit 60
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Display device 66 (effect display unit and lamp and speaker)
The output stage is not limited to the above parts (1) to (3).
(Game control device 21)
Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.

The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 33 and the stop switch 34. The game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (6).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Winning determination means 120
(5) Stop control means 130
(6) Dispensing control means 140
Note that the normal game control means 70 performs control related to the normal game in order to perform the normal game, and the special game control means 80 performs control related to the special game in order to perform the special game.

Further, the game control device 21 is not limited to the means (1) to (6) described above, and may include other means.
(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 33 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 is pressed, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven. The rotating reels 40 start to rotate.
Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped.

When all three stop switches 34 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line of the symbol display window 15, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out a medal.
Winning is accompanied by paying out game medals by winning a prize, and there is no small medal winning that gives the player a profit, special winning that gives the player even more profit than the small role winning, and there is no paying out the game medal However, it is equipped with a “replay” that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal. When the lottery result is won for any combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special winning flag, a special winning flag is established, and during the special winning flag is established, a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is set to a predetermined predetermined special winning symbol. (For example, three “7” s are arranged on the winning effective line) and the game is formed on the condition that the player wins a special game that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Has been. Note that the winning flag of the small role is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning flag is not awarded in the game in which the winning flag is established.

  Whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the winning line while any of the winning flags are established depends on the timing of the stop switch 34 when the rotational speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. is there. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after operating the stop switch 34, it can be stopped as it is after operating the stop switch 34 or can be stopped within 190 ms. If the winning symbol on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols from the stop symbol, includes a corresponding winning symbol, delay the time until stopping. Then, the rotating reel 40 stops by drawing the winning symbol on the winning line. On the other hand, if the corresponding winning symbol is not included in the four retractable symbols, the winning symbol cannot be drawn on the winning active line and stopped.

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform a special game advantageous based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
Special games can be broadly divided into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (BB game)
(2) Specific game (RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC game)
The specific game (RB game) may be performed during the specific introduction game (BB game) or may be performed independently even when the BB game is not being performed. Further, the specific winning game (JAC game) is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above games (1) to (3).

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means (BB game control means) 90
(2) Specific game control means (RB game control means) 100
(Specific introduction game control means 90)
The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started.

When shifting to the BB game, the game starts with the insertion of a maximum of three medals as in a normal game. When the rotation of the three rotating reels is stopped, whether or not the winning symbol is aligned on the winning line is determined. A medal is paid out.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. A lottery and control are performed.

The BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.
(Specific game control means 100)
The specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is won when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the symbol display window 15 is performed. is there. In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed a maximum of 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or by ending a specific winning game of a maximum of 12 times.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery concerning the winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.
As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Random number generator 111
(2) Random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table 113
(4) Determination means 114
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).

(Random number generator 111)
The random number generation means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 33). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, as the “random number generating means”, in addition to the means that can generate random numbers by means of an average sampling method as a soft random number, a “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds numbers in a certain range one by one at high speed. You can also For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extraction means” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch is pressed.

When formed in this way, the “random number generating means” does not generate random numbers, but the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means” are distributed as if they were random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means” or the “random number extracting means”.
(Winning judgment table 113)
The winning determination table 113 has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 111.
As described above, in this embodiment, the winning involves paying out a game medal by winning a prize, and a small role winning that gives a profit to the player, and a larger profit than the small role winning is given to the player. There are special wins to be played and “Replay” wins in which there is no payout of game medals but a game can be played again without newly inserting game medals. Furthermore, the special winning includes a specific game winning (RB winning) related to the allocation of the specific game winning (RB winning) and a specific introducing game winning (BB winning) related to the allocation of the specific introducing game winning (BB winning). .

(Determination means 114)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, the determination means 114 is a winning area composed of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data.
(Winning determination means 120)
The winning determination means 120 is for determining whether a winning combination has been won or not based on the display mode when the symbol on the symbol display means is stopped.

In the present embodiment, the winning determination means 120 determines that when any winning symbol array is aligned on any winning effective line when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 stops, the winning symbol array On the other hand, it is determined that no winning has been awarded if any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on any winning active line.
Specifically, the winning determination means 120, for example, when all the reels 40 have stopped rotating and the symbol arrays “7”, “7” and “7” are aligned on any winning effective line, It determines with "a specific introduction game prize (BB prize)."
Further, the winning determination means 120, for example, when all the reels 40 have stopped rotating, if the symbol arrangement of “BAR”, “BAR”, “BAR” is aligned on any winning winning line, “specific game” It is determined that “winning (RB winning)”.

In addition, the winning determination means 120, when all the reels 40 stop rotating, if the symbol arrangement of “bell” “bell” “bell” is aligned on any winning effective line, Is determined.
In addition, the winning determination means 120, when the rotation of all the reels 40 stops, if the symbol arrangement of “R”, “R”, “R” is aligned on any winning winning line, “Replay (Replay ) "Winning".
Further, the winning determination means 120 determines that “no winning” is made when any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on any winning effective line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped.

(Stop control means 130)
The stop control means 130 is for performing control related to the symbol stop display of the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation timing of the symbol fluctuation stopping means.
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 130 recognizes the current position of the symbol on each rotary reel 40 based on the detection signal of a reel rotation detection sensor (not shown), and the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and each stop switch. Based on the operation timing of 34, the stop of each rotary reel 40 is controlled.
When the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is lost, the stop control means 130 has all winning symbol arrangements on any winning effective line when stopping the rotation of all three rotary reels 40. The kicking control is performed so that there is no such thing.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a winning combination of any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 130 has a winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination in order to stop the rotation of all three rotating reels 40. Withdrawal control and kicking control are performed so as to align as much as possible on any winning effective line, and so that winning symbol arrays other than the winning combination are not aligned on any winning effective line.
(Discharge control means 140)
The payout control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 65 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 120 and the operation signal of the settlement switch 17.

(Production control device 22)
Next, the production control device 22 will be described in detail.
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the display device 66 such as an effect lamp and a speaker, and the reel illumination 19. The effect control device 22 receives a signal from the game control device 21 and operates. The production control device 22 functions as the following means (1) to (8).
(1) Production random number generator 151
(2) Production random number extraction means 152
(3) Production lottery table 153
(4) Production lottery determination means 154
(5) Production execution means 155
(6) Production random number counter 160
(7) Advantageous game control means 170
(8) Advantageous game start lottery means 175
Further, the production control device 22 is not limited to the means (1) to (8) described above, and may include other means.

(Production random number generator 151)
The effect random number generating means 151 is for generating an effect random number within a predetermined range. In the present embodiment, the production random number generating means 151 generates the production random numbers within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number), similar to the above-described winning lottery random number generation means 111. .
(Production random number extraction means 152)
The effect random number extracting means 152 is for extracting the random number generated by the effect random number generating means 151 at a predetermined opportunity. In the present embodiment, the production random number extraction unit 152 extracts the random number generated by the production random number generation unit 151 in response to the operation of the start switch 33, similar to the above-described winning lottery random extraction unit 112. To do.

(Direction lottery table 153)
The effect lottery table 153 defines which of the effects having a plurality of patterns is to be executed for each random number within the range generated by the effect random number generating means 151, or which effect is not to be executed.
In the present embodiment, the effect lottery table 153 is formed so that the selection probability of an effect having a high expectation level for starting an advantageous game gradually increases as the value of the random number increases.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, effects A, effects B, effects C, effects D, and effects E are provided as effect patterns. In addition, the production E is the production having the smallest expectation level for starting advantageous games. In addition, the expectation level of the advantageous game start is gradually increased in the order of production D, production C, and production B. Further, the effect A is an effect having the highest expectation level for starting an advantageous game.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that no effect is executed is assigned to the production random number “0-7999”, and the production E is executed for the production random number “8000-10999”. That the effect D is executed for the random number “11000-12999” for the effect, and that the effect C is executed for the random number “13000-14999” for the effect. In addition, the fact that the effect B is executed is assigned to the production random number “15000-15999”, and the effect that the effect A is executed is assigned to the production random number “16000-16383”. Thus, the effect lottery table 153 is formed. In other words, in the present embodiment, for a random number having a relatively small value, a fact that no effect is executed or a content with a relatively small expectation of starting an advantageous game is assigned, while the value is relatively small. For large random numbers, a lot of performances with relatively high expectation of advantageous game start are assigned. Thereby, in this Embodiment, the selection probability of the production | presentation in which the expectation degree of an advantageous game start is large becomes high gradually as the value of a random number becomes large.

(Production lottery determination means 154)
The effect lottery determination means 154 compares the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 with the effect lottery table 153 to determine which effect is executed or which effect is not executed. Is.
For example, it is assumed that the production random number extraction unit 152 extracts the random number “1000”. Then, the effect lottery determination means 154 compares the random number “1000” with the effect lottery table 153 and outputs a determination result indicating that no effect is executed.
Further, for example, it is assumed that the production random number extraction unit 152 extracts the random number “16300”. Then, the effect lottery determination means 154 compares the random number “16300” with the effect lottery table 153 and outputs a determination result indicating that the effect A is executed.

(Direction execution means 155)
The effect execution means 155 is for executing the effect according to the determination result of the effect lottery determination means 154.
For example, it is assumed that the effect lottery determination unit 154 has issued a determination result indicating that the effect A is to be executed. Then, effect execution means 155 executes effect A.
Further, for example, it is assumed that the production lottery determination unit 154 gives a determination result indicating that no production is executed. Then, the effect execution means 155 does not execute any effect.
(Random number counter for production 160)
The effect random number counter 160 is for accumulating the random numbers extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152.

For example, it is assumed that the random number for performance extracted in the first game after power-on is “50”. Then, the production random number counter 160 stores “50”. Further, it is assumed that the random number for performance extracted in the next game is “1300”. Then, the effect random number counter 160 adds “1300” to “50” to obtain “1350”, and stores this. It is further assumed that the random number for performance extracted in the next game is “14000”. Then, the production random number counter 160 adds “14000” to “1350” to obtain “15350”, and stores this.
Further, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value and the lottery is performed by the advantageous game start lottery means 175 described later, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is reset to “0” (reset). ) Thereafter, the cumulative addition operation as described above is performed again. When the count value reaches a predetermined value and the lottery is performed by the advantageous game start lottery means 175, the count value is returned to “0” again (reset). ) The effect random number counter 160 repeats such an operation.

(Advantageous game control means 170)
Advantageous games refer to games that are more advantageous to the player than normal games.
The advantageous game control means 170 is for controlling advantageous games.
In the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 performs a game (assist time / AT) informing the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 as an advantageous game.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 displays, as the assist time (AT), when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a predetermined winning combination, suggesting the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is made different depending on the order of operating the three stop switches 34. For example, in a game, if you operate the stop switch 34 in the order of left → middle → right, you can win a predetermined prize, but if you operate the stop switch 34 in any other order, you can win any prize. In some games, if you operate stop switch 34 in the order of middle → right → left, you can win a predetermined prize, but if you operate stop switch 34 in any other order, In addition, stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed so that it cannot be attracted. Then, the advantageous game control means 170 informs the player of the order of operation of the stop switch 34 that will be able to win a predetermined winning as an assist time (AT). As a result, during the assist time (AT), it becomes easier to win a predetermined prize when following the informed operation procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 is provided with an advantageous game start lottery means 175. Further, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 is for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value.
In the present embodiment, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches “1000000”. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined value is “1000000”.
For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “984000”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extracting means 152 is “16000” or more, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “1000000” or more. That is, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches “1000000”. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches “1000000”, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to start the advantageous game. Then, when the lottery result of the advantageous game start lottery means 175 indicates that the advantageous game starts, the advantageous game control means 170 starts the advantageous game. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the advantageous game start lottery means 175 indicates that the advantageous game is not started, the advantageous game control means 170 does not start the advantageous game. For this reason, the advantageous game is not necessarily started just because the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value and the lottery is performed by the advantageous game start lottery means 175, as described above, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 returns to “0” ( Reset). In the present embodiment, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value and the lottery is performed by the advantageous game start lottery means 175, regardless of the lottery result, that is, the advantageous game is started. Even if not started, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 returns to “0” (reset).

In this way, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 controls advantageous games based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, when the start switch 33 is operated, the start switch 33 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, when the stop switch 34 is operated, the stop switch 34 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 34 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If it is determined that the stop switch 34 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, the winning determination means 120 determines whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning is won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, a medal corresponding to the winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 105 that the stop switch 34 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103.
If it is determined in step 106 that no winning has been made, step 107 is skipped and the game ends.

The lottery process in step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by random number extraction means 112 from random numbers generated by random number generation means 111 of winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the determination unit 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the determination unit 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 113 the extracted random number is included in, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, a predetermined symbol kick-in and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the lottery process ends.
The rotation stop process of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not having been achieved, it progresses to the following step 301. FIG.
In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 34 is operated. Then, after operating the stop switch 34, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.
If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303.
If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.

In step 302, after the stop switch 34 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
In the embodiment described above, the stop process of the rotary reel 40 has been described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely as maximum pull-in stop control. good. Further, for example, a so-called table stop control method may be used in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing when the stop switch 34 is pressed. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence / absence of a winning flag and a winning symbol in which a winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the gaming situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning line, and it has a kind of so-called kick setting. is there.
Next, the rendering process will be described based on the flow shown in FIG.
When the start switch 33 is operated in step 400, the process proceeds to step 401.

In step 401, the random number for effect random number extraction means 152 extracts the random number generated by the effect random number generation means 151. Then, the process proceeds to step 402.
In step 402, the random number for effect randomization counter 160 cumulatively adds the random numbers extracted by the effect random number extracting means 152. Then, the process proceeds to Step 403.
In step 403, the advantageous game control means 170 determines whether or not the count value of the effect random number counter 160 has reached a predetermined value. If it is determined that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 has reached a predetermined value, the process proceeds to step 404. On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 has not reached the predetermined value, the effect process ends.

In step 404, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous game. Then, the process proceeds to Step 405.
In step 405, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is reset. Then, the effect process ends.
As described above, in the present embodiment, a production random number is extracted in response to the operation of the start switch 34, and the extracted production random number is used for production control and a production random number counter. Cumulative addition to 160. Then, based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160, the advantageous game is controlled. Thereby, the control of the effect and the control of the advantageous game are associated with each other so that the player's interest in the effect is not diminished.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the count value of the production random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to start an advantageous game, and the result of the lottery starts an advantageous game. Then, an advantageous game is started. This makes it possible to further deepen the player's interest in the production while preventing the game from becoming monotonous.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, a lottery for determining whether or not to start an advantageous game is performed, and as the value of the random number increases, it becomes more advantageous. The selection probability of the production having a high expectation level for starting the game is gradually increased. For this reason, “a production with a high expectation of advantageous game start was executed” → “a random number with a large value was extracted” → “advantageous game start lottery is close” → “advantageous game start lottery Can be given to the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation. In addition, when an effect with a high expectation level for starting an advantageous game is executed, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 actually increases, so that an advantageous game is likely to start as expected by the player. In other words, it does not betray the player's expectations.

In the present embodiment, as an advantageous game, a game (assist time / AT) for notifying the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is performed. As a result, the interest of the player is further enhanced.
In the present embodiment, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device (main board) and a sub-control device (sub-board) that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device. While functioning as the game control device 21, the sub-control device is caused to function as the effect control device 22. And the control of the effect and the control of the assist time (AT) as an advantageous game are performed by the sub-control device (sub-board). As a result, the control of effects and the control of assist time (AT) as an advantageous game are prevented from becoming a burden of game control.

  By the way, the present embodiment is configured as described above, but this slot machine 10 is a game machine, a symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a symbol display means. Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying symbols, symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying symbols of the symbol display means, winning lottery means for performing lottery of winning or losing a plurality of roles 110, the stop control means 130 for performing control related to the symbol stop display of the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation timing of the symbol variation stop means, the symbol of the symbol display means is stopped and displayed. Winning determination means 120 for determining whether or not there is any winning combination based on the display mode at the time of winning, an effect for generating a random number for production within a predetermined range Random number generation means 151, a random number generation means 152 for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generation means 151 for the effects, and a random pattern of effects with a plurality of patterns for each random number within the range generated by the random number generation means 151 for the effects The effect lottery table 153 that determines which one is to be executed or which effect is not executed, the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 and the effect lottery table 153 are collated, and which effect is executed Production lottery determination means 154 for determining whether or not to perform the production, production execution means 155 for performing the presentation according to the determination result of the production lottery determination means 154, and random numbers extracted by the random number extraction means 152 for production are accumulated Random counter 160 for effect for addition, normal game control means 70 for controlling normal games, and for controlling advantageous games that are advantageous to the player over normal games. It can be controlled by the game machine program to function as advantageously game control unit 170, for controlling the advantageous game based on the count value of the effect random number counter 160.

Furthermore, it can be controlled using a computer-readable storage medium storing the game program.
Here, the symbol display means may be one using a rotating reel 40, or may be one in which a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.
Further, when the slot machine 10 is controlled using the game machine program, it is possible to pay out medals to the player via the hopper unit 65. On the other hand, when the game machine program is used to control a commercial or home video game machine, an actual game medal cannot be paid out. For example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT In addition, the number of acquired medals can be displayed, or a picture (a moving image or a still image) can be displayed so that an increase or decrease in medals can be recognized.

The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than the slot machine 10, such as parrots.
(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous game start lottery means 175 performs the lottery to determine whether or not to start the advantageous game. When the count value of the random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous game control means 170 may start the advantageous game. For example, the predetermined value is “500”. Then, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches “500”, the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “470”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “30” or more, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “500” or more, so the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “ 500 ”is reached, and the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. Even in this case, the player's interest in the performance can be further deepened. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 reaches a predetermined value, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 can be returned to “0” (reset).

  Further, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 matches a predetermined specific value, the advantageous game control means 170 may start the advantageous game. For example, the specific value is “500”. Then, the advantageous game control means 170 starts the advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is just “500”. For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “470”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “30”, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is just “500”, so the advantageous game control means 170 starts the advantageous game. To do. On the other hand, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “35”, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “505”, not just “500”. Therefore, the advantageous game control means 170 Does not start an advantageous game. In this way, if the count value of the production random number counter 160 matches the specific value, the advantageous game is started, but if the count value exceeds the specific value, the advantageous game is not started. The player's interest in the production can be further deepened while preventing the game from becoming monotonous. When the count value of the effect random number counter 160 matches or exceeds the specific value, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 returns to “0” (reset). Can do.

  Further, when a predetermined digit value of the count value of the effect random number counter 160 matches a predetermined specific value, the advantageous game control means 170 can start the advantageous game. For example, the predetermined digit is “lower two digits” and the specific value is “99”. Then, the advantageous game control means 170 starts an advantageous game when the last two digits of the count value of the effect random number counter 160 are just “99”. For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “470”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “29”, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “499” and the last two digits are just “99”. The game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. On the other hand, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “30”, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “500” and the last two digits become “00”. The means 170 does not start an advantageous game. In this way, the advantageous game is started when the value of a predetermined digit of the count value of the effect random number counter 160 matches a specific value, but the advantageous game is not started unless the value matches the specific value. Thus, the player's interest in the production can be further deepened while preventing the game from becoming monotonous. Note that when the value of a predetermined digit in the count value of the effect random number counter 160 matches a specific value, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 can be returned to “0” (reset). .

  Further, for example, when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 falls within a predetermined specific range, the advantageous game control means 170 can start the advantageous game. For example, the specific range is “500 to 510”. Then, the advantageous game control means 170 starts the advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes any one of “500 to 510”. For example, it is assumed that the count value of the effect random number counter 160 is “470”. At this time, if the random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 152 is “35”, the count value of the effect random number counter 160 becomes “505” and falls within the range of “500 to 510”. The game control means 170 starts an advantageous game. On the other hand, if the random number extracted by the production random number extraction means 152 is “45”, the count value of the production random number counter 160 becomes “515”, which is not within the range of “500 to 510”. The game control means 170 does not start an advantageous game. In this way, the advantageous game is started when the count value of the production random number counter 160 falls within a specific range, but the advantageous game is not started unless it falls within the specific range. Thus, the player's interest in the production can be further deepened while preventing the game from becoming monotonous. When the count value of the production random number counter 160 falls within a specific range or exceeds the specific range, the count value of the production random number counter 160 returns to “0” (reset). Can do.

  In the above embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 is provided on the sub-control device (sub-board) as the effect control device 22. However, the advantageous game control means 170 is, for example, the main control as the game control device 21. It can also be provided on the control device (main board). In other words, the advantageous game can be controlled not by the sub control device (sub board) but by the main control device (main board). Then, for example, a replay time (RT) or an assist replay time (ART) can be set as an advantageous game. In other words, the advantageous game is not limited to the assist time (AT). The replay time (RT) is a game in which the winning probability of replay is set high for a predetermined period. The assist replay time (ART) refers to a game in which information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means is notified with a predetermined probability over a predetermined period and the winning probability of the replay is set high. When the start of the replay time (RT) or assist replay time (ART) is determined, the winning lottery means 110 has more “Replay” winning areas as the winning judgment table 113 than the table used for normal games. A change request to the set winning determination table 113 is made. As a result, during the replay time (RT) or assist replay time (ART), the percentage of “replay” wins is higher than the normal game, and the player can play the game without consuming medals. As the medal on hand increases. That is, both the replay time (RT) and the assist replay time (ART) are advantageous games in which the player's earned medals (the number of medals obtained by subtracting the inserted medals from the payout medals by winning) is likely to increase.

The block diagram of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Front door 13 Upper panel
14 Lower panel 15 Symbol display window
16 Control unit 20 Control unit
21 Game control device 22 Production control device
31 Medal sensor 32 Bet switch
33 Start switch 34 Stop switch
35 Checkout switch 36 Medal slot
37 Medals outlet 38 Medals tray
40 rotating reel 41 Left reel
42 Middle reel 43 Right reel
60 reel unit 65 hopper unit
66 Display 70 Normal game control means
80 Special game control means 90 Specially introduced game control means
100 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means
111 Random number generator 112 Random number extractor
113 Winning judgment table 114 Judging means
120 Winning judgment means 130 Stop control means
140 Dispensing control means 151 Random number generating means for production
152 Random number extraction means for production 153 Production lottery table
154 Production lottery determination means 155 Production execution means
160 Random number counter for production 170 Advantageous game control means
175 Advantageous game start lottery means

Claims (3)

A symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles;
Stop control means for performing control related to the symbol stop display of the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation timing of the symbol variation stop means;
A winning determination means for determining whether a winning combination or no winning is made based on a display mode when the symbol of the symbol display means is stopped,
Production random number generating means for generating production random numbers within a predetermined numerical range;
Production random number extraction means for extracting the random number generated by the production random number generation means at a predetermined opportunity;
An effect lottery table that defines which of a plurality of effects is performed for each random number within the range generated by the effect random number generating means, or which effect is not performed,
Production lottery determination means for collating the random number extracted by the production random number extraction means and the production lottery table to determine which production is executed or which production is not executed,
Effect execution means for executing the effect according to the determination result of the effect lottery determination means;
An effect random number counter for accumulating the random numbers extracted by the effect random number extraction means;
Normal game control means for controlling normal games;
Advantageous game control means for controlling an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game for the player, and that controls the advantageous game based on the count value of the effect random number counter ,
In the effect lottery table, an area where it is determined that none of the effects is executed is provided in a range of predetermined random values among all random values, and it is determined that none of the effects is executed. In the range of the random number value that is larger than the maximum random number value of the area, an area that is determined to perform the effect is provided,
The advantageous game control means is configured to be capable of starting an advantageous game when the count value of the effect random number counter reaches a predetermined value . The effect random number generating means generates an effect random number within a predetermined numerical range from 0,
In the production, a plurality of production patterns with different expectations for the start of advantageous games are provided,
In the effect lottery table, an area in which it is determined that no effect is executed is provided in the range from the random number value 0 to a predetermined value, and the range of random number values greater than the predetermined value is provided in the range. In addition, for each range of a predetermined random value, there are provided a plurality of areas where it is determined that an effect is executed for the plurality of effect patterns,
2. An effect pattern in which an expectation level of an advantageous game start is increased as the maximum random number value constituting the area is increased in an area in which the effect is determined to be executed. Gaming machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the advantageous game control means performs a game that informs the player of information related to the lottery result of the winning lottery means as the advantageous game .