JPH11114142A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To mitigate an unpleasant feeling and to foster a relaxed rest feeling and a desire for the next game by starting the game rotation of reels via the action of a specific portion, and rotating at least one of the reels in the rotating direction different from the normal game rotation during this waiting period. SOLUTION: When 4.1 sec elapses from the previous game start (YES in S3), the measurement of the elapsed time is started (S8), reels are rotated at the normal speed (S9), a normal game can be played (S10), and the time until the game completion is measured (S11). If the elapsed time is longer than 4.1 sec, the next game is started. If the elapsed time after the previous game start is less than 4.1 sec (NO in S3), a lottery process is applied, and whether the lattery result wins or not is judged (S4). If the lottery result wins, all reels are slowly rotated in the normal direction (S6), for example. If the lottery result loses (NO in S4), all reels are slowly rotated in the opposite direction (S5).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine that promotes interest in a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are a plurality of slot machines (usually three).
The pattern that is divided and displayed on the surface of the spinning reel is
When the reels are stopped by a manual operation as appropriate, the reels are arranged in a predetermined combination, thereby competing for a prize.

In such a slot machine, administrative guidance is given so that one game time is 4.1 seconds or more so as not to unnecessarily excite the sense of gambling.

When the rotating body rotation starter (start lever) is operated within 4.1 seconds, a rotating body non-rotation sound (weight sound) is emitted and the rotating body is not rotated until 4.1 seconds have elapsed.

[0005] Therefore, as long as the prescribed game time does not elapse, conventionally, nothing has been done, and the time is merely waiting. For this reason, this waiting time gave the player a strong discomfort.

[0006]

An object of the present invention is not only to alleviate the above-mentioned discomfort, but also to create a relaxed resting feeling and a desire to play next time.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems A first configuration of the present invention is characterized in that a time in which a game different from a normal game can be performed is set until a predetermined game time elapses.

According to a second configuration of the present invention, when a player repeatedly plays a game, a prescribed game time which must elapse between an operation of a specific portion of a previous game and an operation of a specific portion of a current game elapses. If not, in the slot machine which waits for the operation by delaying the operation of the specific portion by the shortage of time, the operation of the specific portion is defined as the start of game rotation of the reels 1, 2, and 3, and the reel is operated during the waiting time. It is characterized in that at least one of 1, 2, and 3 rotates in a different rotation direction from a normal game.

A third configuration of the present invention is characterized in that at least one of the reels 1, 2, 3 rotates at a different rotation speed from a normal game during the waiting time.

A fourth configuration of the present invention is characterized in that at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates in a different rotation direction and a different rotation speed from the normal game during the waiting time.

According to a fifth configuration of the present invention, when a player repeatedly plays a game, a prescribed game time which must elapse between an operation of a specific portion of a previous game and an operation of a specific portion of a current game has elapsed. Otherwise, in a slot machine that delays the operation of the specific part by the shortage time and waits for operation, a lottery means for selecting a winning symbol combination, and the operation of the specific part by the reels 1, 2, 3 A game rotation is started, and during this waiting time, at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates in a rotation direction different from a normal game, thereby notifying a player of a lottery result by the lottery means. Features.

In a sixth configuration of the present invention, at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates at a rotation speed different from a normal game during the waiting time, thereby notifying the player of the lottery result by the lottery means. It is characterized by doing.

According to a seventh configuration of the present invention, during the waiting time, at least one of the reels 1, 2, 3 rotates in a different rotation direction and a different rotation speed from those in a normal game, so that a lottery result by the lottery means can be obtained. The feature is to notify the player.

In an eighth configuration of the present invention, when playing a repetitive game, if the specified game time, which must elapse by the end of one game, has not elapsed, the reels 1, 2, and 3 are rejected for the shortage of time. In a slot machine that is sequentially delayed and started separately, a lottery means for randomly selecting a winning symbol combination, and a lottery result by the lottery means is started when the reels 1, 2, and 3 are sequentially sequentially delayed and separately started. The notification is performed according to the order in which they are performed.

According to the present invention, the lottery result is displayed in the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the reel until the specified game time elapses.

That is, for example, when the lottery result is a hit, the reel is rotated in the forward direction (from above to below), and when it comes off, the reel is rotated in the reverse direction or at a low speed different from the normal rotation speed. , So that it is easy for players to understand.

As described above, in the present invention, by setting an operation different from that of a normal game, the player is encouraged to have a special interest.

According to the present invention, for example, the reel slowly rotates in the forward or reverse direction during the waiting time, but does not accept the reel stop operation during the slow speed rotation.
Since the rotation is started after the normal rotation speed, the time of the specified game interval can be protected.

The present invention is an apparatus for displaying a lottery result by a reel movement during a waiting time, for example, and changing the rotation order according to the forward direction, the reverse direction, the rotation speed or the lottery result according to the lottery result. Although there are devices and the like, the following embodiment describes an operation in a case where the rotation direction is changed according to the lottery result.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIG. 1, which is a block diagram showing a slot machine driving stop unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, a left reel 1, a middle reel 2, and a right reel 3 on the surface of the slot machine are shown. Are arranged on one axis independent of each other. The surfaces of the reels 1, 2, and 3 are all cylindrical, and a plurality of divided symbols are displayed. Stepping motors 4, 5, 6 for rotating these reels 1, 2, 3 independently of each other are provided. Drivers 8, 9, and 10 are provided to amplify the drive pulses from the central control device 7 to the required levels and to rotate the reels 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

The central control unit 7 has a display 21 for displaying the state of driving in the middle, and a keyboard 22 for inputting a driving sequence and the like as a necessary program with each push button. Also, the manual start lever 11
Display lamps 12, 13, 14 for visually recognizing that the respective reels 1, 2, 3 can be stopped.
And stop buttons 15, 16, 17 for manually giving a stop signal to the reels 1, 2, 3 respectively by manual operation.
Also have.

It should be noted that an external storage device in which the drive order and the like are already written, for example, such as a storage desk, may be used without inputting a program using the keyboard 22.

Referring to FIG. 2 which is a front view showing the appearance of the front of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the slot machine has a pair of left and right display lamps 19, a medal slot 20, and a slot. Rotating left reel 1, middle reel 2, right reel 3, left stop enable indicator lamp 12, middle stop enable indicator lamp 13, right stop enable indicator lamp on panel 18 common to these reels 1, 2, 3 14, a left stop button 15, a middle stop button 16, a right stop button 17 for manually stopping each reel, and a start lever 11.
Are provided on the front.

A display lamp 12 and a stop button 15 are provided immediately below the left reel 1, a display lamp 13 and a stop button 15 are provided immediately below the middle reel 2, and a display lamp is provided immediately below the right reel 3. 14. A stop button 17 is provided to clarify the correspondence.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing a game cycle performed during the waiting time. Referring to FIG. 3, the start of the game is ready when the start lever 11 is pressed at the time of the start 30. Next, the medal slot 20
When a predetermined number of medals are inserted from one to three, the game starts and the rotation of the reels 1, 2, 3 is performed 31 and the reel stoplable lamps 12, 1 will soon be reached.
When the stop buttons 15, 16, and 17 are pressed down at appropriate places after the lights 3 and 14 are turned on, the corresponding reels 1 and 2 are pressed.
A few stops. (Reel stop 3 manually
2, 33 and 34 are performed. ) At this time, reels 1, 2,
According to the combination of the symbols on each surface of No. 3, when a prize is won, a medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. (Medal payout 35 is performed.)

As described above, the game is completed only once, but when the player tries to play the second game, the game time (ie, 4.1 seconds or more) specified by the relevant laws and regulations must be passed before the next game. Even if the start lever 11 is pressed, the state of the start 37 is not actually reached. One of the main features of the present invention is that the waiting time is set so that the player is not dissatisfied and relaxed, and the waiting time is set so as to encourage the player's desire for the next game.

That is, when the game time 41 ends and the prescribed game time 40 does not elapse, the waiting time 43 is reached, and unlike the usual case, only the slow rotation 44 of the reels 1, 2, and 3 is performed, and the player manually operates as appropriate. It can be set to the desired symbol, but it is set to a time when no prize is won and no medal will be paid out. Here, the prescribed game time 40 is the elapsed time from the current reel rotation 31 to the next reel rotation 38, or the elapsed time from the current start 30 to the next start 37. As shown in FIG. 3, the start lever 11 may be depressed after the medal insertion 29, and the time may be the start 30.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reel during the waiting time. Referring to FIG. 4, at the time of start S1, the game is started, and the lottery process S2 is performed in advance based on the stop positions of the reels 1, 2, and 3.
Based on the result of the lottery, a win or a loss is determined in advance. Next, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game start (YES in S3), measurement start S8 of the elapsed time is performed, rotation S9 is performed in a normal direction at a normal speed, and normal game S10 is possible. And a time measurement S11 up to the end of the game is performed, and a time elapse of 4.1 seconds or more S1
If there is 2, the game shifts to the next game.

If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the start of the previous game (NO in S3), a lottery process is performed, and a determination is made as to whether the lottery result is a hit or an out of place S4.
In the case of a hit, for example, the reels 1, 2, and 3 are slow-rotated in the normal direction (S6), and in the case of a loss (S6).
No. 4) is a slow rotation S of the reels 1, 2, 3 in the reverse direction.
5 is performed. When these operations are completed, a determination S7 is made again as to whether 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed since the previous game. This slow rotation is 4.1 from the previous game start
Continue until seconds elapse.

Next, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotate in the normal direction (from top to bottom) at the normal game reel rotation speed, and the start time of the current game is measured. Is stopped, the current game is played, all reels are stopped, and the processing of the flow after the end of the game and the time measurement ends.

When the lottery result is a hit, the reel 1
It is naturally conceivable that the operation is started with a time difference provided in the order of 2, 3 and when the reel is out of operation, the reels 3, 2, 1 are operated with a time difference provided in the order.

The instructions for performing such operations are incorporated in the central control device 7 as a program so that the player can operate the start lever 11 as in the related art.

In addition to the method of inputting a program, a circuit diagram incorporated in advance in hardware is shown in the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 5, at the time of start, a start signal 50 is generated, whereby the timer 51 starts measuring time. On the other hand, using a setting switch 54 such as a thumb feel switch, the time code is manually set in the code setting circuit 53 as 4.1 seconds. in advance,
When the time elapses until the time code coincides with the set time code, the coincidence circuit 52 outputs a coincidence signal, which is latched by the latch 55 and temporarily stored. The latched coincidence signal is used as a signal to open the next game gate as the 4.1 second elapsed signal 56. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, this gate is closed by the signal of the latch 55.
Immediately before the start signal 50 is input, the timer 51,
A reset signal 57 is input to reset the state of the latch 55 to a zero value.

In steps S5 and S6 of FIG.
A motor driven at a low speed with a gear down while using a one-second elapsed signal as a gate signal,
3 may be connected to each other. Reels 1, 2, 2 in the normal direction
A stepping motor may be used to rotate 3 or in the opposite direction. In the above, the case of rotating at a low speed has been described.
3 may be set.

In addition to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, there is also provided a slot machine in which at least one of the reels is provided with a means for rotating at a rotation speed different from a normal game during the waiting time. Or, during the waiting time, there is a slot machine provided with means characterized in that at least one of the reels rotates in a different rotation direction and rotation speed from the normal game, or when playing a game repeatedly, If the specified game time, which must elapse between the operation of the specific part of the game and the operation of the specific part of the current game, has not elapsed, the slot for delaying the operation of the specific part by the insufficient time and waiting for operation In the machine, a lottery means for selecting a winning combination of symbols, and the operation of the specific portion is set as a reel game rotation start. However, there is also a slot machine characterized by providing a means for rotating in a different rotation direction from a normal game, and furthermore, a means for notifying a player of a lottery result by the lottery means is added to the above three embodiments. There is also a slot machine characterized by the fact that:

In addition to the above-described embodiment, when the repetitive game is performed, if the specified game time, which must elapse by the end of one game, does not elapse, the reels are sequentially delayed by the insufficient time and started separately. In a slot machine, there is also a slot machine wherein lottery means for selecting a winning symbol combination and a lottery result are notified in an order of sequentially delaying the reels and starting them separately.

When the rotating body rotation starter (start lever) is operated within 4.1 seconds, a rotating body rotation impossible sound (weight sound) is sounded, and the rotating body is not rotated until the time reaches 4.1 seconds.

Therefore, at least one of the three torsions is rotated in a different rotation direction from the normal game while the time has not reached 4.1 seconds, and when the time reaches 4.1 seconds, all the torso are rotated at the normal speed. It is characterized by a direction.

As another configuration, the rotation speed may be changed or the change method may be associated with the lottery result.

[0040]

As described above, according to the present invention, unlike the conventional waiting time in which the specified playing time is insufficient, the player plays the reel during the waiting time. Performs an operation meaningful in the game, so that not only the game feeling can be obtained even during the waiting time, but also the effect of promoting the desire for the next game can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing a game cycle performed within a waiting time.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of a reel during a waiting time.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram in which hardware is incorporated in advance.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 left reel 2 middle reel 3 right reel 4 left stepping motor 5 middle stepping motor 6 right stepping motor 7 central controller 8 driver for left stepping motor 9 driver for middle stepping motor 10 driver for right stepping motor 11 start lever 12 Left stop possible display lamp 13 Middle stop possible display lamp 14 Right stop possible display lamp 15 Left stop button 16 Middle stop button 17 Right stop button 18 Panel 19 Display lamp 20 Medal slot 21 Indicator 22 Keyboard 29, 36 Medal insertion 30, 37 Start 32, 33, 34 Medal payout 40 Regular game time 41 Game time 42 Game end 43 Waiting time 44 Slow rotation of game start waiting reel 5 Start signal 51 timer 52 coincidence circuit 53 4.1 seconds setting circuit 54 sets the switch 55 latches 56 4.1 seconds setting signal 57 reset signal S1 to step S11

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[Submission date] November 13, 1997

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[Document Name] Statement

[Title of the Invention] Slot machine

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine that promotes interest in a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are a plurality of slot machines (usually three).
The pattern that is divided and displayed on the surface of the spinning reel is
When the reels are stopped by a manual operation as appropriate, the reels are arranged in a predetermined combination, thereby competing for a prize.

In such a slot machine, administrative guidance is given so that one game time is 4.1 seconds or more so as not to unnecessarily excite the sense of gambling.

[0004] If the rotation start device (start lever) is activated within 4.1 seconds, an inability to rotate the rotation drum (weight sound) is produced, and the rotation of the rotation drum is prevented until the rotation reaches 4.1 seconds. Has become.

[0005] Therefore, as long as the prescribed game time has not elapsed, the conventional game player simply waits without doing anything. For this reason, this waiting time gave the player a strong discomfort.

[0006]

An object of the present invention is not only to alleviate the above-mentioned discomfort, but also to create a relaxed resting feeling and a desire to play next time.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In a slot machine according to a first aspect of the present invention, when repeatedly playing a game, it is necessary to elapse between an operation of a specific portion of a previous game and an operation of a specific portion of a current game. If the specified game time has not elapsed, the operation of the specific portion is regarded as the start of game rotation of the reels 1, 2, and 3 in a slot machine that waits for operation by delaying the operation of the specific portion by the insufficient time. During this waiting time, at least one of the reels 1, 2, 3
It is designed to rotate in a rotation direction different from a normal game.

A slot machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the first aspect, wherein at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates at a rotation speed different from a normal game during the waiting time. .

A slot machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the first aspect, wherein at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates at a rotation direction and a rotation speed different from those of a normal game during the waiting time. It was done.

[0010] In the slot machine according to the fourth invention, when playing a repetitive game, a prescribed game time which must elapse between the operation of the specific part of the previous game and the operation of the specific part of the current game elapses. Otherwise, in a slot machine that waits for an operation by delaying the operation of a specific portion by the shortage time, a lottery means for selecting a winning symbol combination, and the operation of the specific portion by the reels 1, 2, 3 The game rotation is started and the reels 1, 2, 2,
At least one of the three spins in a rotation direction different from that of a normal game, thereby notifying a player of a lottery result by the lottery means.

A slot machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, wherein at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates at a rotation speed different from a normal game during the waiting time, so that the lottery means. The lottery result is notified to the player.

A slot machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, wherein at least one of the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotates in a rotation direction and a rotation speed different from those in a normal game during the waiting time. In this case, the result of the lottery by the lottery means is notified to the player.

In the slot machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when playing a game repeatedly, if the specified game time, which must elapse by the end of one game, has not elapsed, the reels 1, 2, 2, In the slot machine for sequentially starting the reels 3 and 3 separately, the lottery means for randomly selecting the winning symbol combination and the lottery result by the lottery means when starting the reels 1, 2 and 3 sequentially and separately to start The notification is made according to the order in which they are performed.

According to the present invention, the lottery result is displayed in the reel rotating direction and the rotating speed until the prescribed game time elapses.

That is, for example, when the lottery result hits, the reel is rotated in the forward direction (from above to below), and when it comes off, the reel is rotated in the reverse direction, or at a low speed different from the normal rotation speed, Make it easy for players to understand.

As described above, in the present invention, by setting an operation different from that of a normal game, a special interest is urged to the player.

According to the present invention, for example, the reel slowly rotates in the forward direction or the reverse direction during the waiting time, but during the slow speed rotation, the reel is not stopped and the rotation at the normal rotation speed is actually started. Since the time comes after, the time of the prescribed game interval can be protected.

The present invention is an apparatus for displaying a lottery result by, for example, reel movement during a waiting time, and rotating the reels in a forward direction, a reverse direction, a rotation speed, or a rotation order according to the lottery result. In the following embodiment, an operation for changing the rotation direction according to the lottery result will be described.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIG. 1, which is a block diagram showing a slot machine driving stop unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, a left reel 1, a middle reel 2, and a right reel 3 on the surface of the slot machine are shown. Are arranged on one axis independent of each other. The surfaces of the reels 1, 2, and 3 are all cylindrical, and a plurality of divided symbols are displayed. Stepping motors 4, 5, 6 for rotating these reels 1, 2, 3 independently of each other are provided. Drivers 8, 9, and 10 are provided to amplify the drive pulses from the central control device 7 to the required levels and to rotate the reels 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

The central control unit 7 includes a display 21 for displaying the state of driving on the way, and a keyboard 22 for inputting a driving sequence and the like as a necessary program with each push button. Also, the manual start lever 11
Display lamps 12, 13, 14 for visually recognizing that the respective reels 1, 2, 3 can be stopped.
And stop buttons 15, 16, 17 for manually giving a stop signal to the reels 1, 2, 3 respectively by manual operation.
Also have.

It is to be noted that an external storage device in which the drive sequence and the like are already written, for example, such as a storage desk, may be used without inputting a program through the keyboard 22.

Referring to FIG. 2 which is a front view showing the appearance of the front of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, this slot machine has a pair of left and right display lamps 19 and a medal slot 20 which are independent of each other. Rotating left reel 1, middle reel 2, right reel 3, left stop enabled display lamp 12, middle stop enabled display lamp 13, right stop enabled display lamp in panel 18 common to these reels 1, 2, 3 14, a left stop button 15, a middle stop button 16, a right stop button 17 for manually stopping each reel, and a start lever 11.
Are provided on the front.

A display lamp 12 and a stop button 15 are provided immediately below the left reel 1, a display lamp 13 and a stop button 15 are provided immediately below the middle reel 2, and a display lamp is provided immediately below the right reel 3. 14 and a stop button 17 to clarify the correspondence.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing a game cycle performed during the waiting time. Referring to FIG. 3, the start of the game is ready when the start lever 11 is pressed at the time of the start 30. Next, the medal slot 20
When a predetermined number of medals are inserted from one to three, the game starts and the rotation of the reels 1, 2, 3 is performed 31 and the reel stoplable lamps 12, 1 will soon be reached.
When the stop buttons 15, 16, and 17 are pressed down at appropriate places after the lights 3 and 14 are turned on, the corresponding reels 1 and 2 are pressed.
2 and 3 are stopped (manually, reel stops 32,
33 and 34 are performed). According to the combination of the symbols on the surfaces of the reels 1, 2, and 3 at this time, if a prize is won, a medal corresponding to the winning is paid out (medal payout 35 is performed).

As described above, the game is completed only once, but when the player tries to play the second game, the game time (ie, 4.1 seconds or more) specified by the relevant laws and regulations must be passed. Even if the start lever 11 is pressed next time, the state of the start 37 is not actually reached. One of the main features of the present invention is that the waiting time is set so that the player is not dissatisfied and relaxed, and the waiting time is set so as to encourage the player's desire for the next game.

That is, when the game time 41 ends and the specified game time 40 does not elapse, the waiting time 43 is reached, and unlike the usual case, only the slow rotation 44 of the reels 1, 2, and 3 is performed, and the player manually It can be set to the desired symbol, but it is set to a time when no prize is won and no medal will be paid out. Here, the prescribed game time 40 is the elapsed time from the current reel rotation 31 to the next reel rotation 38, or the elapsed time from the current start 30 to the next start 37. As shown in FIG. 3, the start lever 11 may be depressed after the medal insertion 29, and the time may be the start 30.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reels during the waiting time. Referring to FIG. 4, at the time of start S1, the game is started, and the lottery process S2 is performed in advance based on the stop positions of the reels 1, 2, and 3.
Based on the result of the lottery, a win or a loss is determined in advance. Next, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the previous game start (YES in S3), measurement of elapsed time is started S8.
Is performed, the rotation S9 is performed at a regular speed in a regular direction, a normal game S10 is enabled, a time measurement S11 up to the end of the game is performed, and if there is a time lapse S12 of 4.1 seconds or more, Then, it shifts to the next game.

If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the previous game (NO in S3), a lottery process is performed, and a determination is made as to whether the lottery result is a hit or a loss.
The reels 1, 2, and 3 are slow-rotated in the normal direction (S6) in the case of a hit, and the reels 1, 2, and 3 are slow-rotated in the reverse direction S5 in the case of loss (NO in S4). Is performed. When these operations are completed, a determination S7 is made again as to whether 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed since the previous game. This slow rotation continues until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

Next, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the reels 1, 2, and 3 rotate at the normal game reel rotation speed (from the top to the bottom) and the start time of the current game is measured. The reels can be stopped, and the current game is played. Then, all the reels are stopped, and the game ends and the processing of the time measurement flow ends.

When the lottery result is a hit, the reel 1
It is naturally conceivable that the operation is started with a time difference provided in the order of 2, 3 and when the reel is out of operation, the reels 3, 2, 1 are operated with a time difference provided in the order.

The instructions for performing such an operation are incorporated in the central control device 7 as a program so that the gamer can operate the start lever 11 as in the related art.

In addition to the method of inputting a program as described above, a circuit diagram incorporated in advance in hardware is shown in the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 5, at the time of start, a start signal 50 is generated, whereby the timer 51 starts measuring time. On the other hand, the time code is manually set to 4.1 seconds using the setting switch 54, such as a thumb feel switch, in the code setting circuit 53. When the time elapses until the time coincides with a preset time code, the coincidence circuit 52 outputs a coincidence signal, and this coincidence signal is latched by the latch 55 and temporarily stored.
The latched coincidence signal is a 4.1 second elapsed signal 56,
A signal for opening the next game gate. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, this gate is closed by the signal of the latch 55. Immediately before the start signal 50 is input, in order to reset the states of the timer 51 and the latch 55 to zero values,
The reset signal 57 is input.

In steps S5 and S6 in FIG.
4. Use the one-second elapsed signal as a gate signal,
The motor driven at low speed under gear down and the reel 1
What is necessary is just to connect 2 and 3, respectively. Reel 1 in the normal direction
Whether step 2 or 3 is rotated or rotated in the opposite direction may use a stepping motor. In the above, the case of rotating at a low speed has been described.
You may make it possible to set 2 and 3.

In addition to the above embodiments of the present invention, there is also a slot machine characterized in that at least one of the reels is provided with means for rotating at a different rotation speed from the normal game during the waiting time, Or, during the waiting time, there is also a slot machine provided with a means in which at least one of the reels rotates in a different rotation direction and speed from a normal game, or when playing a repetitive game, a specific portion of the previous game If the specified game time, which must elapse between the action and the operation of the specific part of the current game, has not elapsed, the slot machine that delays the operation of the specific part by the insufficient time and waits for the operation will win A lottery means for selecting a symbol combination, and the operation of the specific portion is defined as a reel game rotation start.
On the other hand, there is a slot machine provided with a means for rotating in a different rotation direction from a normal game, and there is also a slot machine further provided with means for notifying a player of a lottery result by the lottery means to the three embodiments described above. .

In addition to the above-described embodiment, when the repetitive game is performed, if the specified game time, which must elapse by the end of one game, has not elapsed, the reels are sequentially delayed by the insufficient time and started separately. Among slot machines, there is also a slot machine in which a lottery symbol combination is selected by lottery, and the lottery result is notified in an order of sequentially starting the reels by sequentially delaying the reels.

When the rotating body rotation start device (start lever) is operated within 4.1 seconds, a rotating body rotation impossible sound (weight sound) is sounded, and the rotating body is not rotated until the time reaches 4.1 seconds. Has become.

Therefore, while the time has not reached 4.1 seconds, at least one of the three winding drums is rotated in a rotation direction different from the normal game, and when the time has reached 4.1 seconds, all the turning drums have been rotated. In the normal rotation direction.

As another configuration, the rotation speed may be changed or the method of change may be associated with the lottery result.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, unlike the conventional waiting time in which the specified playing time is insufficient, the player plays the reel during the waiting time. Performs an operation meaningful in the game, so that not only the game feeling can be obtained even during the waiting time, but also the effect of promoting the desire for the next game can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing a game cycle performed within a waiting time.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of a reel during a waiting time.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram in which hardware is incorporated in advance.

[Description of Signs] 1 left reel 2 middle reel 3 right reel 4 left stepping motor 5 middle stepping motor 6 right stepping motor 7 central controller 8 left stepping motor driver 9 middle stepping motor driver 10 right stepping motor Driver 11 Start lever 12 Left stop possible display lamp 13 Middle stop possible display lamp 14 Right stop possible display lamp 15 Left stop button 16 Middle stop button 17 Right stop button 18 Panel 19 Display lamp 20 Medal slot 21 Indicator 22 Keyboard 29,36 Medal insertion 30,37 Start 32,33,34 Medal payout 40 Regular game time 41 Game time 42 Game end 43 Waiting time 44 Game start waiting reel Slow rotation 50 a start signal 51 timer 52 coincidence circuit 53 4.1 seconds setting circuit 54 sets the switch 55 latches 56 4.1 seconds setting signal 57 reset signal S1~S11 step

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. When repeatedly playing a game, a prescribed game time which must elapse between an operation of a specific portion of a previous game and an operation of a specific portion of a current game has not elapsed.
In a slot machine that waits for an operation by delaying the operation of a specific portion by the shortage of time, the operation of the specific portion is defined as the start of game rotation of the reels (1), (2), and (3);
A slot machine wherein at least one of the reels (1), (2), and (3) rotates in a rotation direction different from a normal game during the waiting time. 2. The reels (1), (2),
3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one of (3) rotates at a rotation speed different from a normal game. 3. The reels (1), (2),
3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one of (3) rotates in a rotation direction and a rotation speed different from those of a normal game. 4. When repeatedly playing a game, a prescribed game time which must elapse between the operation of the specific portion of the previous game and the operation of the specific portion of the current game has not elapsed,
In a slot machine that waits for an operation by delaying the operation of a specific portion by the shortage time, a lottery means for selecting a symbol combination to be a prize, and a reel (1), (2), (3) ), And at least one of the reels (1), (2), and (3) rotates in a rotation direction different from that of a normal game during the waiting time. A slot machine that informs a player of a slot machine. 5. The reel (1), (2),
6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein at least one of (3) notifies a player of a lottery result by a lottery means by rotating at a rotation speed different from a normal game. 6. The reels (1), (2),
6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein at least one of (3) notifies a player of a lottery result by a lottery means by rotating at a rotation direction and a rotation speed different from a normal game. 7. When repeatedly playing a game, if the prescribed game time, which must elapse by the end of one game, has not elapsed, the reels (1), (2),
In a slot machine in which (3) is successively delayed and separately started, a lottery means for selecting a winning symbol combination, and a result of the lottery by the lottery means are used for the reels (1),
When starting (2) and (3) separately and sequentially,
A slot machine that provides notification based on the order in which it is started.