JP5057435B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a main game until a player performs a process based on a result of inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine that executes a sub game (mini game) different from the main game when the main game is in a predetermined game state.

  A slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops it, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of the stop is widely used as one of the gaming machines. In this slot machine, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery is stopped and winning a prize, it is possible to play the main game according to the winning combination by the player.

  In recent years, during the game of the main game, the player is allowed to play a sub game (mini game) different from the main game, and the player is given a game property completely different from the game property of the conventional slot machine game. There has been proposed a slot machine that improves the playability of the entire machine (see Patent Document 1). In addition, in the invention of the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to further enhance the playability, a mini game for testing reflexes, a mini game for testing dynamic visual acuity, a mini game for testing memory power, a mini game for testing a biological clock, There has been proposed a configuration in which a player can select a plurality of mini games including mini games. In addition, a configuration has been proposed that can change the level at which the player is notified of information related to the winning combination based on the result of the mini game played by the player.

In such a slot machine, the player can play a mini game that is independent of the progress of the main game of the slot machine, and enjoys that the player can select a mini game to be played from a plurality of mini games. Not only is it generated in the player, but information that is advantageous to the player is given based on the result of the mini game, and as a result, the gameability of the entire slot machine is enhanced.
JP 2006-150136 A

  However, although the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a plurality of mini-games, since the mini-game is simply selected based on the player's preference, the player's physical ability and game skills are not necessarily required. The appropriate mini-game is not always selected in consideration of the degree and the like, and on the other hand, there is a case where it does not improve the game machine of the slot machine. In addition, when a player selects a mini game, it is difficult to determine which of the plurality of mini games is an appropriate mini game for the player, and the mini game is not given any selection index to the player. It was not appropriate to let them choose.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and by automatically selecting an appropriate secondary game (mini game) based on the player's physical ability, the gameability of the entire slot machine is improved. An object is to provide a slot machine that can be used. Furthermore, by outputting an effect that changes information to be notified to the player based on the result of the player performing the secondary game, not only the main game but also the player's interest and expectation for the secondary game are enhanced. An object is to provide a slot machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the slot machine according to the present invention, when the main game is in a predetermined game state, it is a sub game different from the main game, and a game is selected from a plurality of sub game modes. A sub-game control means capable of selecting a sub-game mode according to the result of measuring a person's physical ability and executing a sub-game according to the selected sub-game mode, and a game after the sub-game is executed. Sometimes, an effect control means for outputting information on the result of the lottery performed by the role lottery means according to the effect corresponding to the result of executing the secondary game is included.

Specifically, the slot machine according to the present invention is:
A slot machine capable of performing a main game until processing based on a result of turning and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operating means having a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
Role lottery means for drawing a role from among roles including special roles;
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
A special game control means for executing a special game that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the selected special role;
A sub game control means capable of executing a sub game different from the main game when the main game is in a predetermined game state;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Including
The sub game control means selects one sub game mode corresponding to the result of measuring the player's physical ability from a plurality of sub game modes, and performs the sub game according to the selected sub game mode. Carried out,
The effect control means, when it is a game after the sub game is executed, provides information on the result of the lottery performed by the role lottery means by the effect corresponding to the result of executing the sub game. Output using means,
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above-described invention, the sub game control means selects one sub game mode corresponding to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player from the plurality of sub game modes, and selects the selected one sub game. When the main game is a game after the sub game is executed, the effect control means performs the sub game according to the aspect, and the effect corresponding to the result of executing the sub game is used for the effect performed by the role lottery means. Information on the lottery result is output using the notification means. Therefore, when it is a game after the secondary game has been executed, information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired by the player, the effect corresponding to the result of the secondary control performed by the effect control means Therefore, regardless of whether the physical ability is superior or inferior, even in the game after executing the secondary game, the player tries to increase the number of acquired game media. The excitement can be enhanced, and the game of the slot machine with enhanced playability can be enjoyed by the player.

  In addition, since the secondary game control means selects one secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player from a plurality of secondary game modes, in particular, the player with excellent physical ability In this case, by setting the selected sub game mode to a sub game mode having game characteristics corresponding to physical abilities, it is possible to cause the player to perform a sub game with high game characteristics. As a result, even in the game after the secondary game is executed, the player's interest and excitement in the secondary game can be further enhanced to increase the number of acquired game media, and the player can enjoy the secondary game.

  On the other hand, even for a player who does not have good physical ability, a secondary game can be performed by selecting a secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player. As a result of the sub-game, the player who does not have excellent physical ability cannot receive information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired. Information on the result of the lottery of the combination can be acquired by the production corresponding to.

  Further, the effect control means uses the notifying means for information on the result of the lottery performed by the role lottery means by the effect corresponding to the result of executing the subgame when the game is after the subgame has been executed. Therefore, when the main game is in the special game state, not only the secondary game is executed by the player, but also, for example, in the game state after the main game ends the special game state. It is also possible to cause the player to perform a secondary game.

  Here, the “combination” is a “special combination” that can be transferred to a “general combination” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a “special game” that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player. And “re-game” in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium.

  “Special game” means a game in which a game is advantageously advanced when a special symbol is won by a combination lottery means and a predetermined symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and won by a reel control unit. Say. The “special role” includes a “first special role” that can be transferred to a “first special game” in which a game in which a predetermined role is selected with a high probability in a lottery is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition, A “second special role” that can be shifted to a “second special game” in which at least one of the games corresponding to the first special game can be played is included. The “first special combination” is a combination that is transferred to the first special game that is one of the special games, and is a combination called a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as an RB combination). In the “first special game”, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability can be performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. The “second special combination” is a combination that is transferred to the second special game, which is one of special games, and is a combination called a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The “second special game” is a game in which at least one of a general game and a game corresponding to the first special game can be performed until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached.

  Further, “predetermined symbols stop” includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for all reels, and also includes a setting for stopping predetermined symbols for some reels. In addition, the predetermined symbol can be set to the same symbol for all the reels, or a different symbol can be set for each reel. On the other hand, “the predetermined symbol does not stop” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “predetermined symbol stops” is not satisfied. Therefore, for example, even when a predetermined symbol does not stop on some of the required reels, the “predetermined symbol does not stop”. Of course, even when the predetermined symbol does not stop on all the reels that are required, “the predetermined symbol does not stop”.

  In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, the sub game mode includes a first sub game mode for measuring an operation evaluation value based only on an operation order of a plurality of stop switches operated by a player, and an operation order of the plurality of stop switches. Secondly, an operation evaluation value is measured based on the time from the timing at which the implied presentation is output to the timing at which the player's operation regarding the stop switch is performed, and the operation order of the plurality of stop switches operated by the player. It is preferable to include a sub game mode.

  According to the above-described invention, since the first sub game mode is included as the sub game mode, it is possible to increase the interest and excitement of the sub-game of the player who is not excellent in physical ability, for example, the elderly, and entertain the sub game. it can. Furthermore, when an effect based on the operation evaluation value for each sub game performed by the player, particularly a flashy effect, is performed, the gameability of the slot machine is further enhanced and the player can be entertained. Here, as the first sub game mode, for example, the operation order of a plurality of stop switches is determined by lottery, the operation order determined by the lottery is compared with the stop switch operation order actually performed by the player, A secondary game mode in which an operation evaluation value is measured can be given.

  In addition, according to the above-described invention, since the second sub game mode is included as the sub game mode, it is possible to increase the interest and excitement of the player with excellent physical ability, for example, the youth, and to enjoy the sub game. it can. As in the case of the first sub game mode, when a flashy effect or the like is output based on the result of executing the sub game result, the gaming performance of the slot machine can be further effectively improved. Here, as the second sub game mode, for example, an operation order of a plurality of stop switches, an effect start time corresponding to each of the stop switches according to the operation order, and an effect time of an effect started from the effect start time, And a sub-game mode in which an operation evaluation value indicating whether or not the player has been able to perform is measured within the production time corresponding to each of the stop switches. .

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, the secondary game control means selects the second secondary game mode when it is determined that the player's physical ability is excellent based on the result of measuring the player's physical ability, When it is determined that the physical ability of the person is not excellent, it is preferable to select the first sub game mode.

  According to the above-described invention, the secondary game mode implemented in the secondary game is automatically selected based on the superiority or inferiority of the result of measuring the physical ability. Therefore, an appropriate secondary game mode based on the superiority or inferiority of the player's physical ability is selected. You can choose. As a result, a player who has excellent physical ability and a player who is not excellent can obtain information on the lottery result of the role that has an influence on the number of acquired game media when the player is in the gaming state after performing the secondary game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest and excitement of the player's game, and to make the player enjoy the game of the slot machine with improved game performance.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, when the secondary game control means is a game before the secondary game is started, the timing of the operation related to the stop switch of the player and the effect control means using the notification means It is preferable to measure the player's physical ability by comparing with the timing at which an effect designating the operation related to is output.

  According to the above-described invention, when the secondary game control means is a game before the secondary game is started, the operation timing related to the stop switch of the player, and the effect control means relates to the stop switch using the notification means. The player's physical ability is measured by comparing the timing at which the operation specifying the operation is output, so that the player's physical ability can be quantitatively grasped. An appropriate secondary game mode can be selected.

  For example, in the main game that won the winning special role, the timing of releasing the last-operated stop switch is output to the player by the effect using the notification means, and the timing of releasing the hand is within a predetermined time It is possible to measure physical ability depending on whether or not. When the effect output from the effect control means using the notification means specifies an operation related to the stop switch, not only the stop switch pressing operation but also the stop switch release operation is included.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, it is also preferable that the secondary game is executed when the main game is in a special game state.

  During the special game, the player can acquire the game medium, but for the player who is skilled in the game, the stop switch operation such as pressing is monotonous, so the gameability tends to be lowered. However, according to the above-described invention, since the secondary game is executed when the main game is in the special game state, the secondary game is executed after the main game has finished the special game state. Since the information of the lottery result of the role output corresponding to the result is also changed, for the player who is proficient in games other than beginners even during special games, the stop switch operation is continued interest and excitement, Furthermore, it is possible to entertain a player in a slot machine game with improved game playability.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, when the main game is in a gaming state that starts after the end of the special game, and a specific symbol combination is displayed on the reel by the reel control means, a predetermined start condition is set. Re-probability fluctuation state control means for changing the state of the main game to a re-game probability fluctuation state in which the probability that the re-gamer wins is different from the value of the game state after the end of the special game, , And the specific symbol combination includes one specific symbol combination and another specific symbol combination, and the replay probability variation state control means is configured such that the one specific symbol combination is a reel. Is displayed in the first replay probability variation state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer is set to a value higher than the value of the game state after the end of the special game, and other specific symbol combinations Appears on the reel The probability of winning the re-gamer is changed to the second re-game probability variation state set to a value that approximates the value of the game state after the end of the special game. The combination of symbols of the role that pays out game media to the player when winning a prize, and the production control means wins as a lottery result of the role when the main game is in a game state started after the end of the special game It is also preferable to output the information on the combination using the notification means.

  According to the above-described invention, since the re-game probability variation state control means is included, when the main game is a game state started after the end of the special game, the probability that the re-game player wins the game state of the main game Is changed to the re-game probability variation state set to a value higher than the value of the game state after the end of the special game, the number of game media that can be acquired by the player can be increased.

  Further, the re-gaming probability variation state control means sets the probability that the re-gamer wins is higher than the value of the game state after the end of the special game when one specific symbol combination is displayed on the reel. When the game is changed to the first replay probability variation state, and a combination of other specific symbols is displayed on the reel, the probability of winning the replay player is a value that approximates the value of the game state after the end of the special game. By changing to the set second replay probability variation state, it is possible to change between a state in which the symbols of the regame players are easily aligned and a state in which it is difficult to align.

  Note that in the first replay probability variation state, the probability that the regamer will be won is set to a value higher than the value of the game state after the end of the special game, so the number of game media that the player can acquire Can be increased. On the other hand, in the second replay probability variation state, the probability that the re-gamer will be won is set to a value that approximates the value of the game state after the end of the special game. It is possible to continue giving the player a sense that the game state is after the special game has ended. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play the game in the second replay probability variation state so as to perform the normal general game without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, according to the above-described invention, the combination of specific symbols is a combination of symbols of a combination that pays out game media to the player when winning the winning combination, so Since the state is changed to the first or second replay probability variation state, it is not necessary to newly form a specific symbol combination. Therefore, without providing a means for newly forming a specific symbol combination by lottery or the like, and further, a means for performing a symbol stop process relating to the newly formed specific symbol combination, it is possible to bring gameable contents to the game. Can be included.

  Here, “re-game” means “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-game player is elected and the symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. It is a role that can be implemented.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, when the main game is a game in a predetermined game state, the role lottery means can make a plurality of winning combinations redundantly. Select one combination from among them, and output the stop switch operation information that can be won to the selected one combination using the notification means, and the secondary game mode is a stop according to the stop switch operation information output by the effect control means It is also preferable to include a third sub game mode in which an operation evaluation value of switch operation is measured.

  According to the above-described invention, since the secondary game mode includes the third secondary game mode, if the player performs the stop switch operation according to the stop switch operation information output by the effect control unit using the notification unit, it is duplicated. By winning a winning combination selected from among the winning combinations, the player can not only play the sub-game in the third sub-game mode but also receive the payout of the game medium.

  On the other hand, when the player performs the stop switch operation without following the stop switch operation information output by the effect control means using the notification means, the operation evaluation value becomes low, so the sub game of the third sub game mode is executed. Although the production corresponding to the result may not be advantageous information for the player, there is a high possibility of winning in any of the winning combinations. Therefore, when the winning combination is awarded as a winning combination, the player performs the stop switch operation according to the output stop switch operation information by setting the player to pay out the game medium. As in the case of the game, the game medium can be paid out.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, when the special control part is won, the production control means outputs information corresponding to the special part won using the notification means, and the auxiliary game control means wins the selected special part. When it is determined that the player's physical ability is excellent based on the result of measuring the player's physical ability, when the number of games until the game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, When it is determined that the player's physical ability is not excellent, the first sub game mode is selected, and the number of games until winning the winning special role is less than a predetermined number, and the player's physical ability is When it is determined that it is not excellent, it is desirable to select the third sub game mode.

  According to the above-described invention, the secondary game mode executed by the player depending on whether or not the number of games until the player who has recognized the information corresponding to the selected special combination wins the selected special combination is less than a predetermined number. Is automatically selected. Therefore, it is possible to select a secondary game mode that also considers the level of skill of the game whether or not the stop switch can be pressed, and the player can perform a secondary game of an appropriate secondary game mode that also considers the level of game skill Can be made.

  According to the above-described invention, when it is a game after the sub game is executed, the effect control means executes the sub game with the information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that the player can acquire. Because the output corresponding to the result is output, regardless of whether the physical ability is superior or inferior, even in the game after executing the secondary game, the player tries to increase the number of acquired game media. The interest and excitement of the secondary game can be enhanced, and the game of the slot machine with improved game can be enjoyed by the player.

  In addition, since the secondary game control means selects one secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player from a plurality of secondary game modes, in particular, the player with excellent physical ability In this case, by setting the selected sub game mode to a sub game mode having game characteristics corresponding to physical abilities, it is possible to cause the player to perform a sub game with high game characteristics. As a result, even in the game after the secondary game is executed, the player's interest and excitement in the secondary game can be further enhanced to increase the number of acquired game media, and the player can enjoy the secondary game.

  On the other hand, even for a player who does not have good physical ability, a secondary game can be performed by selecting a secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player. As a result of the sub-game, the player who does not have excellent physical ability cannot receive information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired. Information on the result of the lottery of the combination can be acquired by the production corresponding to.

<< Configuration >>
<Configuration of slot machine 10>
FIG. 1 is a view showing an appearance of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. In the front panel 20, three vertically long rectangular display windows 22L, 22C and 22R are formed.

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines include three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). A winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) that is activated by the number of game media (in the present embodiment, medals are used) is displayed.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel 30 is provided below the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36 are provided. In addition, on the right side of the operation panel 30, a game medium insertion port 38 through which a game medium can be inserted is provided.

  When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the number of game media is counted by a game medium counter (not shown), and when a predetermined number or more of game media are input, the number of the specified number or more. Is stored in the RAM 110 described later as the number of credits.

  The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The maximum bet switch 36 is a switch for setting three medals out of the number of credits as a game bet.

  In the following, the number of game media to be bet is referred to as “the number of bets” and set as a bet object by the player by operating the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34 or the maximum bet switch 36 described above. The number of medals won is referred to as “set bet number”.

  When the player operates the 1-bet switch 32, one of the five winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 34 is operated, three of the five pay lines, for example, the pay lines L1, L2A and L2B are activated. Further, when the maximum bet switch 36 is operated, all of the five pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated.

  Further, an image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. The display device 70 can display a game history, an effect image in a special game, an effect image according to a lottery of a combination, an effect image according to the progress of the game, and the like.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. For example, 21 symbols are arranged at regular intervals on each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of these reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all the three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moves from top to bottom.

  A start switch 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.

  When the player tilts the start switch 50 described above, the three 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start rotating all at once. When the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are moved and displayed from the top to the bottom in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. The

  When the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player is effective. When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52C, the middle reel 40C stops, and the player pushes the stop switch 52R. When the moving operation is performed, the right reel 40R stops.

  When the reels 40L, 40C or 40R are stopped, the three reels 40L, so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels are positioned on the winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B described above. Each of 40C or 40R is controlled to stop.

  A sound output device (not shown, corresponding to a sound output device 64 shown in FIG. 2 described later) housed in the housing is emitted on the right side below the housing of the slot machine 10. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided for outputting sound to the outside of the housing. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at the lower center of the housing of the slot machine 10. When the reels 40L, 40C or 40R are stopped, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination. A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62.

  Display lamps 90 are provided on both the left and right sides above the housing of the slot machine 10. The display lamp 90 is composed of a plurality of LED lamps and the like, and in the case of a normal game, a constant lighting is performed, but in the case of producing the possibility of winning a combination, it is lit in a specific pattern.

  As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is a game in which a game result is determined by a combination of symbols determined by the stopped positions of the stopped reels 40L, 40C, or 40R. Also, in this game, after inserting the game media and operating any of the bet switches 32, 34, 36, the player tilts the start switch 50 to rotate the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. It is a game that can be repeated as a single game until the process is stopped.

<< Explanation of functional block diagram >>
FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram related to the control of the slot machine 10. As a control circuit, the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected, and the operation means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are electrically connected. The sub-control circuit 200 is electrically connected to notification means 610 including a display device 70, a display lamp 90, and a sound output device 64.

  The stop operation means 310 is composed of the three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, and the stop operation means 310, the bet means 320 composed of the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36, are operated. 300 is configured. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a role lottery means 410, a reel control means 420, and a game control means 430. The main control circuit 100 controls the main game, which is a game up to the processing based on the result of turning on and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium.

  The role lottery means 410 performs lottery of a role (a first special role and a second special role, which are special roles, a general role, and a replay role) by a role lottery process. The role lottery unit 410 includes, for example, a random number generation unit 412 (hard random number or the like) for a lottery, a random number extraction unit 414 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction unit 414 And random number determination means 416 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and a winning combination based on the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  The reel control means 420 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted by operating the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch. By receiving a reel stop signal transmitted by operating 52L, 52C, and 52R, control related to reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed. The control processing by the reel control means 420 is shown in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8).

  The game control means 430 wins the special combination, the general combination, and the re-playing combination in the combination lottery process, and when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to each combination is complete by the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol, the winning combination Proceed with the process corresponding to. The game control means 430 includes special game control means 432, re-game control means 434, and re-game probability variation state control means 436 in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game media.

  The special game control means 432 pays out a special game in which the game proceeds in an advantageous manner for the player or a predetermined number of game media. The re-game control means 434 performs control for re-implementing the game in a state where the number of bets in the game played immediately before is maintained without inserting the game medium. Then, the re-gaming probability fluctuation state control means 436 has a re-gaming probability fluctuation state in which, when a predetermined start condition is achieved, the game mode can be set to a different value for the probability that the re-game role is won by the role lottery means. (Hereinafter referred to as the RT (replay time) state), and after changing to the replay probability variation state, when a predetermined termination condition is achieved, a process of ending the game in the replay probability variation state is performed. The game whose game state is the re-game probability variation state is controlled.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 is provided with a sub game control means 510, an effect control means 520 including an image control means 522, a lamp control means 524, and a sound output control means 526.

  Here, the secondary game control means 510 can control the execution of the secondary game different from the main game, and measured the physical ability of the player from a plurality of secondary game modes stored in the ROM 208 described later. It is possible to select a secondary game mode according to the result and control the player to perform a secondary game according to the selected secondary game mode.

  Further, the effect control means 520 can output the effect using the notification means 610 based on the progress of the game. Specifically, the image control unit 522 reads the image data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the display driving device 220, and controls the image display device 70 of the notification unit 610. A predetermined image can be displayed. Further, the lamp control means 524 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the lamp driving circuit 218, and lights the display lamp 90 in the notification means 610. be able to. The sound output control means 526 reads out sound data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the sound output drive circuit 222, and outputs the sound data from the sound output device 64 of the notification means 610. A predetermined sound can be emitted. The display driving device 220, the lamp driving circuit 218, and the sound output driving circuit 222 will be described later.

<< Description of Control Unit of Slot Machine 10 >>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the main control circuit 100, and FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected to the main control circuit 100.

<Main control circuit 100>
The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

  In addition, stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 36 are also connected to the interface circuit 102 described above. Signals emitted from these switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The signal emitted from the stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes the operation signal.

  A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 6 to 12, and initial data for use in these programs are stored. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

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

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

  Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200 through the connection line 118.

<Sub control circuit 200>
The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

  A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores initial data for executing a lamp driving circuit 218, a display driving device 220, a sound output driving circuit 222, and a control program, which will be described later. For example, various image data to be displayed on the display device 70, lighting pattern data of the display lamp 90, and sound data to be emitted from the sound output device 64 are also stored.

  A lamp driving circuit 218 for driving the display lamp 90 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and turns on the display lamp 90 in response to the drive command.

  A display driving device 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display driving device 220. By doing so, the display device 70 displays the image data as an effect screen and the character data as a message.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 204 is a sound output drive circuit 222 for driving the sound output device 64. The CPU 206 reads sound data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the sound output drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the sound output device 64.

<< Description of control processing >>
<Description of Control Processing of Slot Machine 10>
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the control unit of the slot machine 10 described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts. FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 6 to 12 show subroutines which are control processes performed in the main routine. 6 and 7 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIG. 8 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. FIG. 9 shows a flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine which is a control processing after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off / RT setting process subroutine. FIG. 11 shows a BB gaming process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off / RT setting process subroutine. FIG. 12 shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine.

  In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of the slot machine 10 described above are initialized to predetermined values and operate in a steady state. It shall be.

<Description of main routine>
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. The control process of the main routine will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The main routine shows a control process when a unit game of the main game is performed once until a process based on a result of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols.

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). Note that the processing for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S132 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 11, for example, as will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), it is determined whether or not the player has operated any one of the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34, and the maximum bet switch 36. (Step S11). When it is determined that the player has operated any of the bet switches (YES), the set bet number is determined based on the signal generated by operating the bet switch (step S12). This set bet number indicates the number of game media to be betted for one game. Furthermore, the set bet number is not limited to the number of game media that are betted after being temporarily accumulated as the credit amount described above, and the game that is inserted from the game media slot 38 and directly targeted for bet. Includes the number of media. When a game medium is inserted, the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the bet number. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits. On the other hand, when it is determined that no game medium is inserted, the presence / absence of a credited game medium is determined. If there is no credited game medium, the set bet number cannot be determined in step S12. Further, when there is a credited game medium, it is determined whether or not a bet operation signal transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34, or 36 is received. The bet number is detected from the bet operation signal, and the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number regardless of whether the game medium is inserted or the credited game medium is used, and the credited game medium is used. At the same time, a process of subtracting the number of detected bets from the number of credits of the game medium is performed. In step S12, after determining the set bet number, the process proceeds to step S14.

  If it is determined in step S11 that none of the bet switches 32, 34, and 36 has been operated (NO), the process of step S11 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S13), and the process proceeds to step S14. As a result, since the processing of steps S11 to S12 is not performed, the same processing as that in which the game medium is automatically inserted is performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium, and the game is performed again. It can be performed. Further, since the bet number stored in the RAM 110 is used as the bet number in the re-game, the bet number of the game when the re-game player is won is used according to the bet number in the game performed immediately before.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S14). When it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S14 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 50 is turned on (YES), a start switch operation signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S15), and the process proceeds to step S16. Here, the “start switch operation signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 when the start switch 50 is operated, and the sub control circuit 200 that has received the start switch operation signal. It is discriminated that the start switch has been operated.

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S16, combination lottery processing is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and flag turn-on processing for turning on the RB flag, the BB flag, the replay flag, and the corresponding general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Done. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Subsequent to the winning lottery processing subroutine (step S16), based on the winning lottery result, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) for performing control processing related to the movement of the reels to be stopped after rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed. It is. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 420, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17), a winning symbol determination is performed, and based on the determination result, a flag off / RT setting processing subroutine (step S18) for performing flag off processing is performed. . Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Then, based on the result of the lottery drawing and winning symbol determination, a payout process (step S19) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning combination is performed. In this payout process, it is possible to actually pay out game media from the game media payout port 62, but instead of paying out, it is also possible to credit a predetermined number of game media. The unit game is completed by the above control process. Then, by repeating the control process shown in the main routine, the player can play a main game consisting of a plurality of unit games.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
6 and 7 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. The combination lottery processing and flag-on processing will be described in detail using the combination lottery processing subroutine of FIGS.

  First, it is determined from three RT flags (the RT1 flag, the RT2 flag, and the RT3 flag) whether or not it is in the RT operating state. Here, the RT flag is a flag for determining whether or not the RT operation state is set. When the RT1 flag is set to ON, the RT1 operation state after the end of the BB game is set, and the RT2 flag is set to ON. If the RT3 flag is set to ON, the RT2 operating state after a specific symbol combination (combination of the general combination 1 symbol) is displayed on the reel during RT game in the RT1 operating state Represents the RT3 operation state after a specific symbol combination (combination of the general combination 2 symbols) is displayed on the reel during the RT game in the RT1 operation state.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RT1 flag is set to ON (step S21). When it is determined in step S21 that the RT1 flag is set to ON (YES), the lottery table is read after BB (RT1) stored in the ROM 108 (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S32. Here, FIG. 22 shows an example of the lottery table after the end of BB (RT1).

    After the end of BB (RT1), in the lottery table, the BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, the general role of symbol numbers 3 to 5, the re-playing role of symbol number 6, and the deviation of symbol number 7 Is set. For example, in the case of the general combination 1, it is set so that a prize is awarded when a “red 7” symbol is aligned on the first reel and a “bell” symbol is aligned on the second and third reels. In the case of the general combination 2, the winning is set when the symbols “bell” are aligned on the first, second and third reels. In the case of the general combination 3, the design of the first reel is “cherry”. If so, the remaining symbols are set to win any symbol. In addition, when compared with the general lottery table when BB is not operating (FIG. 21), the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to the same winning probability as 1 / 7.3. Therefore, during the RT1 game after the end of the BB, it is possible to make the player recognize that a game that is not different from the normal general game is being performed. Further, the maximum number of RT games (5 times) is defined as the termination condition of the RT1 game after the end of the BB. Therefore, when the RT1 game after the end of the BB is performed five times, the RT1 game is ended, and the game returns to the normal general game state.

  As will be described later, when the symbol of the general combination 1 as a specific symbol combination is displayed during the five RT1 games after the end of the BB, that is, when the general combination 1 is won and won, the gaming state Is changed to the gaming state of the RT2 game in which the probability of winning the re-gamer is set higher than the value of the game state after the end of the BB game, and the symbol of the general player 2 which is a specific symbol combination is displayed. In other words, in the case where the general player 2 is won and won, the game state of the RT3 game in which the probability of winning the re-player is set to a value that approximates the value of the game state after the end of the BB game. Change to Therefore, it is possible to change between a state where the symbols of the re-game players are easily aligned and a state where the symbols are difficult to align.

  In addition, since the combination of specific symbols for changing the game state of the main game to the RT2 game state or the RT3 game state is a combination of the symbols of the general role 1 and the general role 2, the game state of the main game is set to RT2. In order to change to the gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, there is no need to newly form a specific symbol combination. Therefore, without providing a means for newly forming a specific symbol combination by lottery or the like, and further, a means for performing a symbol stop process relating to the newly formed specific symbol combination, it is possible to bring gameable contents to the game. Can be included.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the RT1 flag is not set to ON (NO), it is determined whether or not the RT2 flag is set to ON (step S23). If it is determined in step S23 that the RT2 flag is set to ON (YES), the lottery table after the general combination 1 winning (RT2) stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S32. Here, FIG. 23 shows an example of the lottery table after winning the general combination 1 (RT2).

  After winning the general role 1 (RT2), in the lottery table, the BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, the general role of symbol numbers 3 to 5, the replay role of symbol number 6, and the difference of symbol number 7 And are set. In addition, compared with the general lottery table when BB is not activated (FIG. 21), the probability of winning the re-gamer is set to be very high at 1 / 2.5. Therefore, in the RT2 game state after winning the general role 1 in the RT1 game, the possibility of winning the re-game role is extremely high compared to the normal general game state. You can feel that you are playing a game different from general games. Further, the maximum number of RT games (150 times) is defined as an RT2 game end condition. Therefore, when the RT2 game is played 150 times, the RT2 game is ended and the game returns to the normal general game state.

  Therefore, the game that can be acquired by the player by changing the game state of the main game to the RT2 game state in which the probability of winning the re-gamer is higher than the value of the RT1 game state after the end of the BB game. The number of media can be increased.

  If it is determined in step 23 that the RT2 flag is not set to ON (NO), it is determined whether or not the RT3 flag is set to ON (step S25). When it is determined in step S25 that the RT3 flag is set to ON (YES), the lottery table after winning the general combination 2 (RT3) stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S26), and the process proceeds to step S32. Here, FIG. 24 shows an example of the lottery table after winning the general combination 2 (RT3).

  After winning the general role 2 (RT3), in the lottery table, the BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, the general role of symbol numbers 3 to 5, the re-playing role of symbol number 6, and the difference of symbol number 7 And are set. Further, when compared with the general lottery table when the BB is not operating (FIG. 21) and the lottery table after the end of the BB game (RT1), the probability of winning the re-gamer is set to be substantially the same as 1 / 7.5. Therefore, in the gaming state of the RT3 game after winning the general combination 2 during the RT1 game, it is possible to make the player feel that he / she is playing a normal game, continuing from the gaming state of the RT1 game. Further, as the RT3 game end condition, the same maximum RT game number (150 times) as the RT1 game end condition is defined. Therefore, when the RT3 game is played 150 times, the RT3 game is finished and the game returns to the normal general game state.

  If it is determined in step 25 that the RT3 flag is not set to ON (NO), it is determined whether or not an RB game is being played (step S27). If it is determined in step S27 that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S32. Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.

  In the RB lottery table, the general combination of symbol numbers 1 to 3, the overlapping combination of symbol number 4, and the deviation of symbol number 5 are set. Further, in the case of a duplicate combination, it is set so that a winning combination is obtained when the symbols of either general combination 1 or general combination 2 are obtained. Here, since the probability of winning the duplicate role of symbol number 4 is set to a very high value of 1 / 1.04, the possibility of winning the duplicate role becomes very high during the RB game. ing. On the contrary, the probability of loss is set as low as about 1 / 546.0.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the RB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S29). If it is determined in step S29 that the BB game is being played (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S32. Here, FIG. 20 shows an example of a lottery table during BB operation.

  In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol number 1, a general combination of symbol numbers 2 to 4, an overlapping combination of symbol number 5, and a deviation of symbol number 6 are set. Here, as compared with the general lottery table when BB is not operating (FIG. 21), the BB operating lottery table is set so that there is no BB combination and re-game combination. In addition, the RB combination with the symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/4 and all the reels of the first to third reels have the BAR symbol. Yes. In the BB non-operating general lottery table (FIG. 21), the winning probability of the RB combination in the combination lottery is 1 / 312.0, and during the BB game, the RB combination is won as compared to the normal general game. The probability is set very high.

  If it is determined in step S29 that the BB game is not in progress (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S31), and the process proceeds to step S32. FIG. 21 shows an example of a general lottery table when BB is not operating.

  The BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in a normal general game that is not a special game (RB game, BB game). The BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, and the symbol number 3-5 general roles, symbol number 6 overlapping role, symbol number 7 replaying role, symbol number 8 offset are set, and the winning probability of replaying role is set to 1 / 7.3 Has been. Furthermore, for the BB combination of symbol number 1, in addition to the setting of the winning probability and symbol combination in the combination lottery, a maximum payout number of 451 is set as an end condition.

  As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S32). Then, as a determination result, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S33). When it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to ON (step S34), the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S35), and the process proceeds to step S36. Here, the “stop switch operation information signal 1” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. In the sub control circuit 200 that has received the stop switch operation information signal 1, This is to determine that it will not win.

  When it is determined in step S33 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S37). If it is determined in step S37 that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S38), and a BB combination selection signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S39). Then, after transmitting the BB winning signal (step S39), the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S35), and the process proceeds to step S36. Here, the “BB role winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the BB role is won by the role lottery in a normal general game that is not in the BB game, The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB combination winning signal determines that the BB combination has been won.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combinations 1 to 3 is determined (step S40). When it is determined that any general combination is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S41), and the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S35). The process proceeds to step S36.

  If it is determined in step S40 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S42). If it is determined in step S42 that the re-game player is won (YES), the re-game flag is set to ON (step S43), and the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S35). ), And proceeds to step S36.

  If it is determined in step S42 that the re-game combination is not won (NO), it is determined whether or not a duplicate combination is won (step S44). If it is determined in step S44 that the combination combination is not won (NO), the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S49), and the process proceeds to step S36. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S44 that the double combination is won (YES), the double combination flag is set to on (step S45), and the general combination 1 flag and the general combination 2 flag are set to on (step). S46). Then, it is determined whether or not the game state of the main game is the game state of the BB game (step 47). If it is determined in step S47 that the BB game is being played (YES), the stop switch operation information signal 2 Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S36. If it is determined in step S47 that the BB game is not in progress (NO), the stop switch operation information signal 1 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S35), and the process proceeds to step S36. Here, the “stop switch operation information signal 2” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 when a duplicate combination is won by a combination lottery during the BB game, and the stop switch operation information. In the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the signal 2, it is determined that the game state of the main game is the BB game state and the winning combination is won.

  As described above, after performing a series of processes related to flag-on, in step S36, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110. The combination lottery processing subroutine is thus completed.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S16) is completed, a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) is then performed. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S36 of FIG. 7 are read (step S51). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S52). When it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S52 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

  When it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S53). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S54). When it is determined that the rotation of the reel has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S54 is repeated. As a result, the reel stop control which is the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S55 to S57). The “reel stop signal” is a signal transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R. For example, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed, a first reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80L that rotates the first reel 40L is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed, a second reel stop signal is transmitted, and the stop control of the motor 80C for rotating the second reel 40C is performed, so that the third reel is stopped. When the stop switch 52R is pushed, a third reel stop signal is transmitted, and stop control of the motor 80R that rotates the third reel 40R is performed.

  If it is determined that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the control related to the stop is not performed, and the process returns to step S55 in order to repeat the reel stop signal reception process. On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received (YES), the process proceeds to the next step S58.

  In step S58, if any reel stop signal is received, it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination, and then it is determined that there is a winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the reel stop possible range is determined. When there is a symbol, symbol stop processing for stopping the symbol at the active line is performed.

  After the symbol stop process in step S58, it is determined whether or not a stop switch release signal has been received (steps S59 to S64). Here, the “stop switch release signal” is a signal transmitted from the operating means 300 to the main control circuit 100. When the player's finger is released from the stop switch 52L, the first stop switch release signal is transmitted. When the player's finger is released from the stop switch 52C, a second stop switch release signal is transmitted, and when the player's finger is released from the stop switch 52R, a third stop switch release signal is transmitted.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not a first stop switch release signal has been received (step S59). If it is determined in step S59 that the first stop switch release signal has been received (YES), the first stop switch signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S65. If it is determined in step S59 that the first stop switch release signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether a second stop switch release signal has been received (step S61). If it is determined in step S61 that the second stop switch release signal has been received (YES), the second stop switch signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S62), and the process proceeds to step S65. If it is determined in step S61 that the second stop switch release signal has not been received (NO), it is determined whether a third stop switch release signal has been received (step S63). If it is determined in step S63 that the third stop switch release signal has been received (YES), the third stop switch signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S65. When it is determined in step S63 that the third stop switch release signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S59, and the processes of steps S59 to S64 are repeated. Here, the “stop switch signal” is a signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 when the stop switch release signal is received, and the sub control circuit 200 that has received the stop switch release signal receives the stop switch signal received. It is determined that the stop switch corresponding to the release signal has been released.

  Then, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S65). When it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S55 and is repeated until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when it is determined that all reels are stopped (YES), the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is terminated.

<Description of Flag Off / RT Setting Processing Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S17) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S18) is performed. FIG. 9 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. The flag-off / RT setting process subroutine of FIG. 9 will be described.

  First, it is determined whether or not the BB flag is set to ON (step S71). If it is determined in step S71 that the BB flag is on (YES), the internal middle game signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S72), and the process proceeds to step S73. Here, the “internal game signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 once for each unit game in the game from winning the BB role until winning. Therefore, the sub control circuit 200 that has received the internal medium game signal selects an appropriate sub game mode from a plurality of sub game modes by referring to the total number of times of reception of the internal medium game signal when winning the BB combination. be able to. If it is determined in step S71 that the BB flag is not on (NO), that is, it is off, the process proceeds to step S73 as it is.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not an RB game is in progress. If it is determined in step S73 that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game process (step S74) is performed using an RB game process subroutine (FIG. 10) described later, and the process proceeds to step S79. Here, the “RB game process” is a process for a game using the RB lottery table (FIG. 19) until the number of wins or the number of RB games during the RB game reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning a duplicate role is set to be very high at 1 / 1.04, the possibility of winning a duplicate role during RB gaming is very high, and the player is advantageous. You can play games.

  Next, if it is determined in step S73 that the RB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played (step S75). If it is determined in step S75 that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S76) is performed using a BB game process subroutine (FIG. 11) described later, and the process proceeds to step S79. Here, the “BB game process” is a process for a game using the BB operation lottery table (FIG. 20) until the BB game end condition (maximum payout game medium number) is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the RB role is set to be very high as 1 / 4.0, the possibility of winning the RB role that can be transferred to the RB game is very high, and the RB role is won. By winning a prize, the player can play an advantageous game.

  Further, when it is determined in step S75 that the BB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S77). If it is determined in step S77 that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination process (step S78), which will be described later, is executed (step 12), and the process proceeds to step S79. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S77 that there is no winning combination (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, it is determined whether any one of the RT1 flag, the RT2 flag, and the RT3 flag is on. If it is determined in step S79 that one of the RT flags is on (YES), the number of RT games is counted (step S80), and the process proceeds to step S81. If it is determined in step S79 that none of the RT flags is ON (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S81. Here, the “number of RT games” is the number of games of the main game in which the RT game has been played since the main game in one of the RT game states from the RT1 game state or the like is started.

  In step S81, it is determined whether or not an RT game end condition such as whether or not the number of RT games has reached the maximum number of RT games has been achieved (step S81). If it is determined in step S81 that the RT game end condition has been achieved (YES), the RT flag is set to off (step S82), and the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S81 that the RT game end condition is not achieved (NO), the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine is ended as it is to continue the RT game.

<Description of RB game processing subroutine>
A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine (step S74) executed when it is determined in step S73 that the RB game is in progress will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, a winning symbol determination is performed as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel variation / stop subroutine (step S17) has won any general role (steps S91, S92). When it is determined in step S92 that the winning combination is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the double combination flag is on (step S93), and when it is determined that the double combination flag is on (YES). Sets the duplicate combination flag to OFF and sets the general combination 1 flag and the general combination 2 flag to OFF (step S94), and proceeds to step S96. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S93 that the duplicate combination flag is not on (NO), that is, it is off, the corresponding general combination flag is set to off (step S95), and the process proceeds to step S96. In step S96, the number of winnings during RB gaming is counted (step S96), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a BB game is being played (step S97). If it is determined in step S97 that the BB game is being played (YES), that is, the RB game is being played in the BB game, the payout number is counted to update the payout number data (step S98), and RB The number of games is counted (step S99), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110. These data are used as RB game end conditions. Specifically, when the number of winnings in RB game or the number of RB games reaches a predetermined number, the RB game is ended. In step S97, when it is determined that the player is not in the BB game (NO), that is, in the RB game that is not in the BB game, the number of RB games is counted (step S99), and the updated data is stored. Store in the RAM 110.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that no general combination has been won (NO), the number of RB games is counted (step S99), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, after counting the number of RB games in step S99, it is first determined whether or not the RB game is being completed in order to determine whether or not the RB game end condition has been achieved (step S100). If it is determined in step S100 that the BB game is being played (YES), it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S101). In the present embodiment, when the number of game medium payouts during BB game, which is a BB game end condition, reaches the maximum acquired number, more specifically, “maximum acquired number during BB game, which is a BB game end condition” When the number of game media is reduced by subtracting “the maximum number of game media to be paid out in one game” from “,” the BB game is terminated. For example, if the maximum number of game media is 15 and the BB role (the BB game end condition is 451 from FIG. 21) is won and the prize is won, the “number of payouts during BB game” is “BB game” When the number of game media exceeds 436, which is obtained by subtracting 15 from "the maximum number of game media to be paid out in one game" from 451 which is the "maximum number of BB games acquired during the end of the game" The BB game end condition is reached, and the BB game is ended.

  If it is determined in step S101 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the BB game state is canceled (step S102), and a BB game end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S103). The number of payouts during the BB game is reset (step S104), the number of payouts is reset (step S104), the RT1 flag is set to ON, the RT game number is reset (step S105), and the RB game state is also released. (Step S106). As a result, the RT1 game can be played from the next game, and the number of times the RT game is played can be counted. Then, the number of wins during RB game and the number of RB games are reset (step S107), and the RB game processing subroutine is terminated. Here, the “BB game end signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 that has received the BB game end signal determines that the BB game has ended. To do.

  If it is determined in step S101 that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), a BB game non-end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S108), and whether the RB game end condition has been achieved. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RB game end condition is achieved when the number of winnings during RB gaming or the number of RB games reaches a predetermined number (step S109). If it is determined in step S109 that the RB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the RB gaming state is canceled (step S106), and the RB gaming win count and RB gaming count are reset (step S107). ), The RB game processing subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S109 that the RB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), the RB game processing subroutine is ended. Here, the “BB game incomplete signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200, and the BB game is ended in the sub control circuit 200 that has received the BB game incomplete signal. First, it is determined to proceed to the next game.

  If it is determined in step S100 that the BB game is not being played (NO), that is, if the RB game is not being played, it is determined whether or not the RB game end condition has been achieved (step S110). If it is determined in step S110 that the RB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the RB gaming state is canceled (step S111), and the RB gaming win count and RB gaming count are reset (step S112). , RB game processing subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S110 that the RB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), the RB game processing subroutine is ended.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, in step S75 of the flag-off / RT setting process subroutine (FIG. 9), the BB game process (step S76) executed when it is determined that the BB game is being executed is used as the BB game process subroutine shown in FIG. I will explain. As shown in FIG. 9, the BB game processing subroutine is executed only when the BB game is not being played but the BB game is being played. That is, the gaming state is not RB gaming.

  It is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine has won a prize (steps S121 and S122). If it is determined in step S122 that the RB combination has been won (YES), the RB flag is turned off, that is, the RB gaming state is set (step S123), and the BB gaming non-ending signal is sent to the sub-control circuit 200. (Step S124), and the BB game processing subroutine is terminated.

  Next, when it is determined in step S122 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combination 1, general combination 2 or general combination 3 has been won. (Step S125). If it is determined in step S125 that any general combination has been won (YES), it is determined whether or not the double combination flag is on (step S126), and the double combination flag is on (YES). ) Is set to OFF, the general combination 1 flag and the general combination 2 flag are set to OFF (step S127), and the process proceeds to step S129. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S126 that the duplicate combination flag is not on (NO), the corresponding general combination flag is set to off (step S128), and the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S129, the number of payouts is counted to update the payout number data (step S129), and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110. This data is used to determine whether or not the BB game end condition is achieved in step S130. Specifically, when the number of game medium payouts, which is a BB game end condition, reaches a predetermined number, more specifically, from “the maximum number acquired during BB game, which is a BB game end condition”, When the number of game media obtained by subtracting the “maximum number of game media paid out in the game” is exceeded, the corresponding BB game is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S130 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), the BB game state is canceled (step S131), and a BB game end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S132). The payout number during the game is reset (step S133), the RT1 flag is set to ON, and the RT game count is reset (step S134). As a result, the RT1 game after the end of the BB game can be performed from the next game, and the number of times the RT game has been performed can be counted.

  If it is determined in step S130 that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), a BB game non-end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S135), and the BB game processing subroutine ends. Further, when it is determined in step S125 that no general combination has been won (NO), a BB game incomplete signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S135), and the BB game processing subroutine is terminated. .

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the step S77 of the flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine (FIG. 9), the winning combination processing (step S78) executed when it is determined that there is a winning combination is a flowchart shown in the winning combination processing subroutine (FIG. 12). Will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination processing subroutine is executed only when the RB game and the BB game are not being performed.

  First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S141). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination has been won (step S142).

  If it is determined in step S142 that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to OFF and the RB gaming state is set (step S143), and the RB combination winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. (Step S144), the winning combination processing subroutine ends. By setting the RB game state, the RB game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the RB game is in progress. Here, the “RB winning prize signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200, and means that the RB winning prize is received in the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the RB winning prize signal. It is to be determined.

  If it is determined in step S142 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S145). If it is determined in step S145 that the BB combination has been won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF to set the BB gaming state (step S146), and the BB combination winning signal is sent to the secondary gaming circuit 200. This is transmitted (step S147), and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated. By setting the BB game state, the BB game is started from the next game, and is determined as the BB game. Here, the “BB role winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 and indicates that the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB role winning signal has won the BB role. It is to be determined.

  If it is determined in step S145 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any general combination such as the general combination 1 has been won (step S148). If it is determined in step S148 that any general combination has been won (YES), it is determined whether or not the double combination flag is on (step S149), and the double combination flag is on (YES). ) Is set to OFF, the general combination 1 flag and the general combination 2 flag are set to OFF (step S150), and a general combination winning signal is transmitted (step S152). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S149 that the duplicate combination flag is not on (NO), the corresponding general combination flag is set to off (step S151), and a general combination winning signal is transmitted (step S152).

  After transmitting the general combination winning signal in step S152, it is determined whether or not the RT1 flag is on in order to determine whether or not the gaming state of the RT game after the BB game ends (step S153). If it is determined in step S153 that the RT1 flag is not on (NO), the winning combination subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S153 that the RT1 flag is on (YES), it is determined whether or not the general combination 1 is won (step S154). If it is determined in step S154 that the general combination 1 has won (YES), the RT1 flag is set to OFF, the RT2 flag is set to ON, the RT game number is reset (step S155), and the winning combination is selected. The time processing subroutine is terminated. As a result of setting the RT2 flag to ON, the RT2 game is started from the next game as the main game, and it is determined that the game state is the RT2 game.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the general combination 1 has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the general combination 2 has been won (step S156). In step S156, when it is determined that the general combination 2 is won (YES), the RT1 flag is set to OFF, the RT3 flag is set to ON, the RT game number is reset (step S157), and the winning combination is selected. The time processing subroutine is terminated. As a result of setting the RT3 flag to ON, the RT3 game is started from the next game as the main game, and it is determined that the game state is the RT3 game. If it is determined in step S156 that the general combination 2 has not been won (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S148 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S158). If it is determined in step S158 that the re-game player has been won (YES), the re-game flag is set to OFF by setting the re-game flag to OFF (step S159), and the re-game player win signal is sub-controlled. This is transmitted to the circuit 200 (step S160), and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated. By setting the re-gaming state, it is determined that the next game of the main game is the re-gaming game state. Here, the “re-game player winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200, and the sub-control circuit 200 receiving the re-game player winning signal has won the re-game player. This is to discriminate.

  If it is determined in step S158 that the re-game combination has not been won (NO), a non-winning signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S161), and if the winning combination is any of the general combinations In order to set the general combination flag to OFF without maintaining the ON state in the next game, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is any general combination (step S162). The reason why the winning combination is a replaying combination is not considered because the symbols on the reels are arranged so that when the replaying combination is won, the replaying combination can be won. Here, the “non-winning signal” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200, and it is determined that the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the non-winning signal has not won the winning combination. Is something that can be done.

  When it is determined in step S162 that the winning combination is any general combination (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S163), and the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S162 that the winning combination is not any general combination (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9 ends. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine of step S18 is terminated, the payout processing of step S19 is terminated, and the main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing the main game in which one process from the time when the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

<< Description of Sub Game Control Process >>
Hereinafter, the secondary game control process performed by the secondary game control means 510 in the secondary control circuit 200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the secondary game control means 510 controls the secondary game different from the main game performed in the main control circuit 100 during the BB game. Specifically, the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the BB role winning signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 measures the player's physical ability and determines the number of games from winning the BB role until winning. Based on the result of the secondary game, information indicating the winning BB combination outputted by the effect control means 520 using the image display device 70 of the notification means 610 is changed.

  In this embodiment, the secondary game control means 510 measures the player's physical ability when winning the BB role. Note that the time for measuring the physical ability is not limited to the time of winning the BB, and the physical ability of the player can be measured even in the first game of the BB game as long as the sub game mode is not selected.

  The player's physical ability is measured by, for example, turning on the display lamp 90 such as an LED by the lamp control means 524 of the effect control means 520 and winning the player by the image control means 522 of the effect control means 520 when winning the BB role. In order to measure the reflective ability, which is one of the physical abilities of the player, the third stop switch operated by the player is released from the player's pressing operation at the timing when the display lamp 90 is turned off, that is, the finger The player is notified of an instruction to release the image using the image display device 70. Whether or not the third stop switch operated by the player within a predetermined time can be released from the player's pressing operation by the sub game control means 510 in accordance with the timing when the display lamp 90 is turned off. The reflex ability which is a player's physical ability is measured.

  As a result, the secondary game control means 510 determines that the player's physical ability is not excellent as a result of measuring the player's physical ability until the winning BB role is won by a predetermined number of times or more. When it is determined, the first sub game mode (mini game 1) is selected, and when it is determined that the player's physical ability is excellent, the second sub game mode (mini game 2) is selected. When it is determined that the number of games until winning the winning BB role is less than a predetermined number and the physical ability of the player is not excellent, the third sub game mode (mini game 3) is selected. When it is determined that the player's physical ability is excellent, the first sub game mode (mini game 1), the second sub game mode (mini game 2), and the third sub game mode (mini game 3) When two sub game modes (mini-games) are selected by lottery and the main game is in the BB game state, the player is caused to perform a sub game of the sub game mode selected by the lottery.

  In addition, when the main game is a game state of BB game, the player can acquire the game medium, but for the player who is skilled in the game, since the stop switch operation such as a push is monotonous, There is a tendency to decrease. However, by performing the secondary game control process, after the main game ends the gaming state of the BB game, the information on the lottery result of the combination that is output corresponding to the result of executing the secondary game is also changed. Even during a BB game, it is possible to keep the interest and excitement of the stop switch operation for players who are skilled in games other than beginners, and to allow the player to enjoy the slot machine game with improved gameplay. .

  The sub game control content of the sub game control means 510 will be described below using the subroutines shown in FIGS. Here, FIG. 13 is performed by the secondary game control means 510 for measuring the number of games from winning the BB role until winning the winning BB role in order to select the secondary game mode (mini game). An internal medium game number counting subroutine is shown. FIG. 14 shows a sub game control processing subroutine executed by the sub game control means 510 for selecting an appropriate sub game mode (mini game) for the player from the internal middle game number counter and the physical ability measurement result. FIG. 15 is performed by the secondary game control means 510 when it is determined that the player's physical ability is not excellent as a result of measuring the player's physical ability as a result of measuring the player's physical ability as the internal number-of-games counter is a predetermined number or more The sub game control processing 1 subroutine is shown. FIG. 16 shows a sub game control processing 2 subroutine performed by the sub game control means 510 when it is determined that the internal medium game number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the physical ability of the player is excellent. FIG. 17 shows a sub game control processing 3 subroutine performed by the sub game control means 510 when it is determined that the internal medium game number counter is less than the predetermined number and the physical ability of the player is not excellent.

<Internal / middle game count processing subroutine>
The internal number-of-games count processing subroutine (FIG. 13) is used to measure the player's game skill in addition to the player's physical ability until winning the winning BB role after winning the BB role. This is a subroutine for measuring the number of games by an internal / middle game number counter. The contents of the internal medium game number counting subroutine will be described below.

  First, it is determined whether or not a BB combination winning signal has been received (step S201). If it is determined in step S201 that the BB winning combination signal has not been received (NO), the processing in step S201 is repeated until the BB winning signal is received. As a result, the internal medium game number counting subroutine can start measuring the number of internal medium games using the internal medium game number counter by receiving the BB winning combination signal.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the BB winning combination signal has been received (YES), the internal medium game number counter is reset (step S202), and measurement of the internal medium game number is started. In step S202, after resetting the internal medium game number counter stored in the RAM 210, it is determined whether or not an internal medium game signal has been received in order to measure the number of internal medium games (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the internal medium game signal has not been received (NO), since one unit game of the internal medium game has not been completed, the internal medium game signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 is not completed. Until the sub-control circuit 200 receives the signal. As a result, it is possible to accurately measure the number of games in the inside.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S203 that the internal medium game signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not a BB combination winning signal has been received (step S204). If it is determined in step S204 that the BB combination winning signal has been received (YES), since the winning BB combination has been won, the internal number-of-games count processing subroutine is terminated.

  In step S204, the BB winning prize signal is not received (NO), that is, a signal other than the BB winning prize signal, specifically, an RB winning prize signal, a general winning prize signal, a re-playing prize winning signal, or an unsuccessful signal. When it is determined that the game has been received, the internal medium game number counter is counted (step S205), the value of the internal medium game number counter is stored in the RAM 210, and then the process returns to step S203 to continue measuring the number of internal medium games. To do. As a result, the number of games from winning the BB combination until winning the winning BB combination can be measured by the internal / middle game number counter.

<Sub-game control processing subroutine>
The secondary game control processing subroutine (FIG. 14) automatically selects the secondary game mode (mini game) in consideration of the player's physical ability from the internal middle game number counter and the physical ability measurement result. This is a sub game control subroutine performed by the means 510.

  First, it is determined whether or not a BB winning prize signal has been received (step S211). If it is determined in step S211 that the BB combination winning signal has not been received (NO), the processing in step S211 is repeated until the BB winning combination signal is received. As a result, the secondary game control processing subroutine selects the appropriate secondary game mode (mini game) for the player based on the internal middle game number counter and the physical ability measurement result by receiving the BB winning prize signal, A secondary game control process to be performed by the player can be started.

  If it is determined in step S211 that the BB winning prize signal has been received (YES), physical ability measurement processing for measuring physical ability is performed (step S212). There are various methods for measuring the physical ability. For example, when winning the BB winning prize, the display lamp 90 such as an LED is turned on to measure the reflective ability which is one of the physical ability of the player. The image display device 70 is used to instruct the player to release the third stop switch operated by the player from the pressing operation of the player, that is, to release the finger at the timing when the display lamp 90 is turned off. Inform. Then, in accordance with the timing at which the display lamp 90 is turned off, whether or not the third stop switch operated by the player within a predetermined time can be released from the pressing operation of the player, There is a method of measuring the reflection ability which is the ability. By using such a method, it is possible to quantitatively grasp the player's physical ability, and as a result, it is possible to select an appropriate secondary game mode corresponding to the physical ability.

  Then, the value of the internal medium game number counter stored in the RAM 210 is read by the processing of the internal medium game number count processing subroutine (step S213), and the player's game skill level is reflected in the selection of the sub game mode. It is determined whether or not the number of middle games is a predetermined number or more (step S214). If it is determined that the internal medium game number stored as the internal medium game number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES), it is further determined whether or not the physical ability measurement result is good (step S215). If it is determined in step S215 that the physical ability measurement result is not good (NO), that is, the number of games in the internal game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the physical ability result is not good, the sub game control process 1 (step S216) is performed using a sub-game control process 1 subroutine (FIG. 15) described later. As a result, the level of proficiency in games is not so high, and even a player with poor physical ability, for example, an elderly person, can entertain a secondary game by performing a secondary game mode that increases interest and excitement. be able to.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S215 that the physical ability measurement result is good (YES), that is, the number of games in the internal game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the physical ability result is good, the secondary game control process 2 (step S217) is performed using a sub game control processing 2 subroutine (FIG. 16) described later. As a result, although the level of proficiency with the game is not so high, a player with excellent physical ability, for example, a young man, can entertain a secondary game by causing the secondary game mode to increase interest and excitement.

  Further, when it is determined in step S214 that the internal medium game number stored as the internal medium game number counter is less than the predetermined number (NO), it is further determined whether or not the physical ability measurement result is good. (Step S218). If it is determined in step S218 that the physical ability measurement result is not good (NO), that is, the number of games in the internal game is less than the predetermined number and the physical ability result is not good, the sub game control process 3 (step S219) is performed using a sub game control process 3 subroutine (FIG. 17) described later. As a result, even if the player has a high level of proficiency with the game but does not have excellent physical ability, for example, an elderly person, it is possible to entertain the secondary game by causing the secondary game mode to increase interest and excitement. it can.

  In step S218, when the physical ability measurement result is good (YES), that is, when it is determined that the number of games in the inside is less than a predetermined number and the physical ability result is good, the first sub game mode, One sub game mode is selected by lottery from the second sub game mode and the third sub game mode, and the sub game process 4 is performed by the sub game process corresponding to the selected sub game mode. As a result, it is possible to entertain the secondary game by causing the secondary game mode to increase the interest and excitement of a player who has a high level of skill in games and excellent physical ability.

  Then, after performing the secondary game processing of steps S216, S217, S219, and S220, the information indicating the winning BB role, which is information on the winning lottery result, is changed based on the operation evaluation value that is the result of performing the secondary game. Then, the information is output using the notification means 610, for example, the image display device 70 (step S221), and the sub game control processing subroutine is terminated.

  Accordingly, since the secondary game mode implemented in the secondary game is automatically selected based on the superiority or inferiority of the result of measuring the physical ability, an appropriate secondary game mode based on the superiority or inferiority of the player's physical ability can be selected. . As a result, a player with excellent physical ability and a player with poor physical ability can obtain information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media acquired in the gaming state after the secondary game is executed. Thus, it is possible to increase the interest and excitement of the player's game and to make the player enjoy the game of the slot machine with improved game performance.

  Furthermore, the sub-game mode executed by the player is automatically selected depending on whether or not the player who has recognized the information corresponding to the winning BB role wins the winning BB role is less than a predetermined number. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to select a secondary game mode that also considers the level of skill of the game whether or not the stop switch can be pressed, and the player can perform a secondary game of an appropriate secondary game mode that also considers the level of game skill Can be made.

<Sub-game control processing 1 subroutine>
The sub game control process 1 subroutine (FIG. 15) is executed when it is determined in steps S214 and S215 that the number of games in the internal game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the physical ability result is not good. It is a subroutine used for. In the sub-game control process 1 subroutine, the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R is only determined internally by lottery, the determined stop switch operation order is not notified, and the determined stop switch operation is performed. The secondary game is played in the secondary game mode in which it is determined whether or not the player has operated in accordance with the order. Therefore, since the player cannot grasp what stop switch operation order is determined, the sub game of “Let's carry” is performed. The sub game control processing 1 subroutine will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in order to determine whether or not the main game has been started in the next game after winning the BB, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 has been operated by the player and a start switch operation signal has been received (step S231). . If it is determined in step 231 that the start switch operation signal has not been received (NO), the processing in step S231 is repeated. Therefore, the sub game control process 1 subroutine is started by receiving the start switch operation signal resulting from the player's start switch operation. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S231 that a start switch operation signal has been received (YES), the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R is internally determined by lottery (step S232). In step S232, the stop switch operation order is only determined internally by lottery, and the determined stop switch operation order is not notified to the player.

  After determining the operation sequence of the stop switches by lottery (step S232), stop switch signals (first stop switch signal, second stop switch signal) transmitted from the main control circuit 100 due to the player's operation of the stop switch , Based on the third stop switch signal), an operation evaluation value is calculated by quantifying whether or not the player has operated according to the operation sequence of the stop switch determined by lottery, and the operation evaluation value obtained by adding the points is measured. The secondary game evaluation process 1 is performed (step S233).

  After performing the secondary game evaluation process 1 (step S233), it is determined whether a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (step S234). If it is determined in step S234 that neither the BB game end signal nor the BB game non-end signal has been received (NO), the process of step S234 is repeated. As a result, it is guaranteed that the process of step S234 is performed every time the unit game when the game state of the main game is the BB game state is completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S234 that a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not the received signal is a BB game end signal (step S235). If it is determined in step S235 that the received signal is a BB game end signal (YES), the sub game control process 1 subroutine is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S235 that the received signal is not a BB game end signal (NO), the process returns to step S231. As a result, the secondary game evaluation process 1 (step S233) can be performed for the number of times of the unit game when the game state of the main game is the BB game state.

  Therefore, by performing the secondary game control process 1 using the secondary game control process 1 subroutine (FIG. 15), the player performs the secondary game of “Let ’s carry”. It can increase the interest and excitement of seniors in secondary games and entertain them. Furthermore, when an effect based on the operation evaluation value for each sub game performed by the player, particularly a flashy effect, is performed, the gameability of the slot machine is further enhanced and the player can be entertained.

<Sub-game control processing 2 subroutine>
The secondary game control process 2 subroutine (FIG. 16) is performed when the number of internal / middle games is determined to be greater than or equal to a predetermined number and the physical ability result is good in steps S214 and S215. It is a subroutine used for. In the sub game control process 2 subroutine, the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R is determined by lottery at the same time when the start switch 50 is operated, and the image display device is set for each stop switch in the operation order determined by the lottery. The sub-game mode in which the production start time at which the production is output to 70 and the production time are determined by lottery, and it is determined whether or not the operation is performed within the production time for each stop switch according to the determined operation sequence of the stop switches. A secondary game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R is determined by lottery, and the production start time at which the characters corresponding to the respective stop switches appear is determined according to the determined operation order of the three stop switches. Then, the sub game is played in the sub game mode in which it is determined whether or not the character is operated in accordance with the determined operation sequence of the stop switch within the production time for designating the operation of the stop switch. Specifically, in accordance with the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R determined by lottery, characters corresponding to the stop switches appear and start moving at the production start time for each stop switch. And the character corresponding to each stop switch moves during the production time determined by the lottery. Therefore, according to the operation sequence of the three stop switches, the sub game is performed in the sub game mode in which it is determined whether or not the player has operated each stop switch within the effect time during which the character corresponding to each stop switch moves.

  As a result, the player operates the stop switch designated within a predetermined time in accordance with the determined operation sequence of the stop switch, so that the player performs the sub game “reflexes are asked”. The sub game control process 2 subroutine will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in order to determine whether or not the main game is started in the next game after winning the BB, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is operated by the player and a start switch operation signal is received (step S241). . If it is determined in step 241 that the start switch operation signal has not been received (NO), the process of step S241 is repeated. Therefore, the sub game control process 2 subroutine is started by receiving the start switch operation signal resulting from the player's start switch operation. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the start switch operation signal has been received (YES), the operation order of the three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R is determined by lottery, and the stop switch of the operation order determined by the lottery is determined. The effect start time at which the effect is output to the image display device 70 and the effect time are determined by lottery (step S242). In accordance with the operation sequence of the stop switches determined by lottery in step S242, the secondary game 2 effect of the determined effect time is output to the image display device 70 from the effect start time determined for each stop switch (step S243). .

  After outputting the effect for the secondary game 2 (step S243), a stop switch signal (first stop switch signal, second stop switch signal, second transmission signal) transmitted from the main control circuit 100 due to the player's operation of the stop switch. (3 stop switch signal), whether or not the player has operated the stop switch within the determined production time from the production start time determined for each stop switch according to the stop switch operation sequence determined by lottery The operation evaluation value expressed as a point is calculated, and the secondary game evaluation process 2 for measuring the operation evaluation value obtained by adding the points is performed (step S244).

  After performing the secondary game evaluation process 2 (step S244), it is determined whether a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (step S245). If it is determined in step S245 that neither the BB game end signal nor the BB game non-end signal has been received (NO), step S245 is repeated. As a result, it is guaranteed that the process of step S245 is performed every time the unit game when the game state of the main game is the BB game state is completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S245 that a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not the received signal is a BB game end signal (step S246). If it is determined in step S246 that the received signal is a BB game end signal (YES), the sub game control process 2 subroutine is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the received signal is not a BB game end signal (NO), the process returns to step S241. As a result, the secondary game evaluation process 2 (step S244) can be performed for the number of times of unit games when the game state of the main game is the BB game state.

  Accordingly, by performing the secondary game control process 2 using the secondary game control process 2 subroutine (FIG. 16), the player performs the secondary game “reflexes are required”. For example, you can increase the interest and excitement of youth in secondary games and entertain them. Further, as described above, in step S221, the information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired is changed based on the result of the secondary game, thereby increasing the player's interest and excitement for the secondary game. be able to.

<Sub-game control processing 3 subroutine>
The sub game control process 3 subroutine (FIG. 17) is executed when it is determined in steps S214 and S215 that the number of games in the internal game is less than the predetermined number and the physical ability result is not good. It is a subroutine used for. The secondary game control process 3 subroutine is executed by the secondary game control means 510 when the main game is in the BB game state and the winning combination is won.

  Specifically, in the game state of the BB game, which is the next game after winning the BB role, when the winning combination is won, the stop switch operation information that allows double winning is output to the player using the notification means 610, The secondary game is played in the secondary game mode in which it is determined whether or not the player has operated the stop switch according to the output stop switch operation information. For example, in the symbol arrangement mode displayed on the reel shown in FIG. 18, that is, in the gaming state of the BB game, when the duplicate role of symbol number 5 of the BB operation lottery table (FIG. 20) is won, In the symbol arrangement mode in which “Red 7”, “Bell”, “Bell”, “Bell”, “Bell”, and “Bell”, which are combinations of the symbols of the general role 1 and the general role 2 to be configured, can be simultaneously awarded, Using the image display device 70, the player is notified of stop switch operation information for stopping the symbol on the upper stage of the first reel 40L. Then, the secondary game is played in the secondary game mode in which it is determined whether or not the player has operated the stop switch according to the output stop switch operation information.

  In this embodiment, the symbol arrangement on the reel is, for example, “blue 7” instead of “red 7” at the “red 7” position in FIG. 18 in addition to the symbol arrangement in FIG. The general combination 1 is not won, but the combination of symbols of the general combination 2 is displayed and can be won.

  Accordingly, when an operation according to stop switch operation information for stopping the output “red 7” symbol on the upper stage of the first reel 40L (“pressing”) is performed, the operation evaluation value quantified as a point is used. Not only is the operation evaluation value calculated and the points added, but also the combination of symbols of the general combination 1 or the general combination 2 can be used to receive game media. On the other hand, even when the operation according to the stop switch operation information is not performed, the point addition is not performed, but by combining the combination of the symbols of the general combination 1 or the general combination 2, for example, the combination of the symbols of the general combination 2 The game media can be paid out. The sub game control processing 3 subroutine will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in order to determine whether or not the main game has been started in the next game after winning the BB, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 has been operated by the player and a start switch operation signal has been received (step S251). . If it is determined in step 251 that the start switch operation signal has not been received (NO), the processing in step S251 is repeated. Therefore, the sub game control process 3 subroutine is started by receiving the start switch operation signal resulting from the player's start switch operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S251 that a start switch operation signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not a stop switch operation information signal 1 or a stop switch operation information signal 2 has been received (step S252). When it is determined in step S252 that any stop switch operation information signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not the received signal is the stop switch operation information signal 2 (step S253). On the other hand, when it is determined that none of the stop switch operation information signals has been received (NO), the production output (step S254) of the secondary game control process 3 and the secondary game evaluation process 3 (step S255) are not performed. From step S256, the process proceeds to step S256.

  Here, the “stop switch operation information signal 1” is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200, and is used to determine that the winning combination was not won during the BB game. Yes (steps S35 and S49), on the other hand, the “stop switch operation information signal 2” is used to determine that a double combination is won during the BB game (step S48). Therefore, when the received stop switch operation information signal is the stop switch operation information signal 2, it is possible to determine that the game state has been won for the duplicate role during the BB game, so that the effect of the subsidiary game control process 3 is achieved. The secondary game control process 3 is controlled to perform the output (step S254) and the secondary game evaluation process 3 (step S255).

  In step S253, when it is determined that the received signal is the stop switch operation information signal 2 (YES), it is possible to make a double winning because the double combination consisting of the general combination 1 and the general combination 2 was won during the BB game. 18 is a sub-game control in which an effect for notifying the player of stop switch operation information for stopping the symbol “red 7” on the upper stage of the first reel 40L is output by the image display device 70. Processing 3 is performed (step S254).

  Then, an operation evaluation value is calculated by quantifying whether or not the player has operated the “red 7” symbol according to the stop switch operation information for stopping at the upper stage of the first reel 40L. Is performed (step S255), and the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S256, it is determined whether a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (step S256). If it is determined in step S256 that neither a BB game end signal nor a BB game non-end signal has been received (NO), step S256 is repeated. As a result, it is guaranteed that the process of step S256 is performed every time the unit game when the game state of the main game is the BB game state is completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S256 that a BB game end signal or a BB game non-end signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not the received signal is a BB game end signal (step S257). If it is determined in step S257 that the received signal is a BB game end signal (YES), the sub game control process 3 subroutine is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S257 that the received signal is not a BB game end signal (NO), the process returns to step S251. As a result, the sub game evaluation process 3 (step S255) can be performed for the number of times of unit games when the main game state is the BB game state.

  Therefore, by performing the secondary game control process 3 using the secondary game control process 3 subroutine (FIG. 17), the player is performed according to the stop switch operation information (step S254) output by the effect control means 520 using the notification means 610. When the player performs a stop switch operation, the player can not only perform the secondary game of the third secondary game mode but also receive the payout of the game medium by winning the winning combination of the double winning combination. .

  Further, when the player performs the stop switch operation without following the stop switch operation information output by the effect control unit 520 using the notification unit 610, the operation evaluation value by the secondary game evaluation process 3 (step S255) becomes low. Therefore, although the production corresponding to the result of performing the secondary game of the third secondary game mode may not be advantageous information for the player, there is a high possibility that it can win one of the winning roles. Even in this case, the game medium can be paid out.

  According to the above embodiment, the secondary game control means 510 selects the secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player from the multiple secondary game modes, and depends on the selected secondary game mode. Perform a secondary game. Then, when the main game is a game after the sub game is executed, the effect control means 520 outputs information on the lottery result of the combination by the effect corresponding to the result of executing the sub game. Therefore, in the game after the secondary game is executed, information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired by the player corresponds to the result of the secondary control performed by the effect control means 520. Because the output is based on the performance, the player's interest in the secondary game is also increased because the player tries to increase the number of acquired game media in the game after the secondary game is executed, regardless of whether the physical ability is superior or inferior. The excitement can be enhanced, and the game of slot machines with improved gameplay can be enjoyed by the player.

  In addition, since the secondary game control means 510 selects a secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player from a plurality of secondary game modes, particularly in the case of a player with excellent physical ability. By setting the selected sub game mode to the sub game mode having game properties according to the physical ability, it is possible to cause the player to perform a sub game with high game properties. As a result, even in the game after the secondary game is executed, the player's interest and excitement in the secondary game can be further enhanced to increase the number of acquired game media, and the player can enjoy the secondary game.

  On the other hand, even for a player who does not have good physical ability, a secondary game can be performed by selecting a secondary game mode according to the result of measuring the physical ability of the player. As a result of the sub-game, the player who does not have excellent physical ability cannot receive information on the lottery result of the role that affects the number of game media that can be acquired. Information on the result of the lottery of the combination can be acquired by the production corresponding to.

  In another embodiment, when the main game is in the BB game state, not only the player performs the secondary game, but also, for example, the game state after the main game ends the BB game state. In this case, it is also possible to cause the player to perform a secondary game.

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

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit 100 for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit 200 for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine which performs control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the flag off and RT setting process subroutine which shows the control process after a symbol stops by a reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the RB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off process subroutine. This is an internal medium game number counting subroutine performed by the secondary game control means 510. This is a sub game control processing subroutine performed by the sub game control means 510 for selecting the sub game mode from the internal game number counter and the physical ability measurement result. This is a sub game control process 1 subroutine which is a part of the sub game control process subroutine. This is a sub game control process 2 subroutine which is a part of the sub game control process subroutine. This is a sub game control process 3 subroutine which is a part of the sub game control process subroutine. It is a combination of symbols displayed on the reel for explaining the sub game mode 3. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of a lottery table after BB completion | finish (RT1). It is a figure which shows the Example of a lottery table after a general combination 1 winning a prize (RT2). It is a figure which shows the Example of a lottery table after a general role 2 winning a prize (RT3).

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch 52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch 64 Sound output device 70 Image display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 90 Display lamp 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub Control circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 320 Bet means 410 Role lottery means 420 Reel control means 430 Game control means 432 Special game control means 434 Regame control means 436 Regame probability variation state control means 510 Sub game control means 520 Effect control Means 522 Image display means 524 Lamp control means 526 Sound output control means 610 Notification means

Claims (7)

A slot machine capable of performing a main game until processing based on a result of turning and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed by inserting a game medium,
Operating means having a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels rotated by operating the stop switch;
Role lottery means for drawing a role from among roles including special roles;
A game control means for advancing processing corresponding to the winning combination when winning the winning combination by the reel control means;
A special game control means for executing a special game that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player when winning the selected special role;
A sub game control means capable of executing a sub game different from the main game when the main game is in a predetermined game state;
Effect control means for outputting an effect using a notification means based on the progress of the game;
Including
The sub game control means selects one sub game mode corresponding to the result of measuring the player's physical ability from a plurality of sub game modes, and performs the sub game according to the selected sub game mode. Carried out,
The effect control means, when it is a game after the sub game is executed, provides information on the result of the lottery performed by the role lottery means by the effect corresponding to the result of executing the sub game. Output using means ,
The secondary game mode is:
After determining the operation order of a plurality of stop switches, the operation evaluation value is measured according to whether or not the player has operated the stop switch according to the determined operation order without notifying the player of the determined operation order. A first sub-game mode;
Based on the time from the timing at which the performance implying the operation order of the plurality of stop switches is output to the timing at which the player's operation regarding the stop switch is performed, and the operation order of the plurality of stop switches operated by the player A second auxiliary game mode for measuring the operation evaluation value,
If it is determined that the player's physical ability is superior based on the result of measuring the player's physical ability, the secondary game control means selects the second secondary game mode, and the player's physical ability is A slot machine , wherein when it is determined that the game is not excellent, the first sub game mode is selected . The sub-game control means designates an operation timing related to the stop switch of the player and an operation related to the stop switch using the notification means when the sub-game control means the game before the sub-game is started. Comparing the timing when the performance to be output is output, and measuring the physical ability of the player,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The secondary game is executed when the main game is in the game state of the special game.
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that When the main game is in a game state that starts after the end of the special game, and when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the reel by the reel control means, the main game A re-gaming probability variation state control means for changing the state to a re-gaming probability variation state in which the probability that the re-gamer will win is set to a value different from the value of the gaming state after the end of the special game,
The specific symbol combination includes one specific symbol combination and another specific symbol combination;
The re-gaming probability variation state control means sets the probability that the re-gamer wins is higher than the value of the gaming state after the end of the special game when the one specific symbol combination is displayed on the reel. When the other specific symbol combination is displayed on the reel, the probability of winning the re-gamer is approximate to the value of the game state after the end of the special game. Change to the second replay probability variation state set to the value to
The combination of specific symbols is a combination of symbols of a role that pays out a game medium to a player when winning a winning combination,
The production control means, when the main game is in a gaming state started after the end of a special game, outputs information on the winning combination as the lottery result of the combination using the notification unit,
The slot machine according to claim 3 . When the main game is a game in a predetermined game state, the combination lottery means can make a plurality of combinations to be selected and won,
The production control unit selects one combination from the plurality of selected combinations, and outputs the stop switch operation information that can be awarded to the selected one combination using the notification unit,
The sub game mode includes a third sub game mode for measuring an operation evaluation value of a stop switch operation according to the stop switch operation information output by the effect control means.
The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein: The production control means outputs information corresponding to the special combination won using the notification means when the special combination is won,
The auxiliary game control means includes
When it is determined that the player's physical ability is excellent based on the result of measuring the player's physical ability, when the number of games until winning the winning special role is not less than a predetermined number. When selecting the second sub game mode and determining that the player's physical ability is not excellent, selecting the first sub game mode,
When it is determined that the number of games to win the winning special role is less than a predetermined number and the player's physical ability is not excellent, the third sub game mode is selected.
6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein: The sub game mode corresponds to the selected sub game mode by selecting one sub game mode by lottery from the first sub game mode, the second sub game mode, and the third sub game mode. Including a fourth sub-game mode for performing sub-game processing;
The auxiliary game control means includes
When it is determined that the number of games to win the selected special role is less than a predetermined number and the player's physical ability is excellent, the fourth sub game mode is selected.
7. The slot machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein:

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