JP2001062038A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable anyone to easily arrange a winning pattern at the time of entering a winning possible state and to make a person with techniques enjoy spot pushing. SOLUTION: A game state switching part 110 switches a game state to the winning possible state set so as to make the winning pattern appear at the time of pushing stop switches 12a-12c at an appropriate timing and a winning impossible state for not making the winning pattern appear no matter which timing the stop switches are pushed at. Whether or not it is in the winning possible state is displayed at a game state display part 63 and the patterns of the winning pattern possible to appear at the time are displayed at a winning pattern display part 64. When the winning pattern is not arranged by spot pushing performed in the winning possible state, an automatic winning control part 121 rotates respective reels which are the cause of losing again and then automatically stops the reels at positions for establishing the winning pattern.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rotating reel unit in which a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface are coaxially arranged side by side, and a part of the outer peripheral surface of each reel is shown to a player. Window, and a stop switch prepared for each of the reels. Each of the reels is rotated by a predetermined start operation, and the corresponding reels are stopped according to the pressing of the stop switch, and all the reels are stopped. In the case of a winning pattern in which a specific pattern is aligned on a line in which the stop mode in the observation window at the time of performing the above is effective, the game shifts to a special game state in which a game can be played under more advantageous conditions than usual, and the player benefits. Related to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional slot machine has a reel section in which three reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface thereof are coaxially arranged side by side, and one to three medals are provided. By operating the start lever after throwing, the reels rotate all at once. Each reel is provided with a corresponding stop switch, and when these switches are pressed, the rotating reel stops. When all reels are stopped and a predetermined symbol is arranged on an effective line, a winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player according to the symbol at that time. ing.

In addition, when a winning pattern in which a predetermined specific symbol is aligned with an activated line appears, a jackpot is won, and a special game state (generally, a big bonus game) in which a game can be played in a more advantageous game state than usual. Or a special game state called a regular bonus)
A large number of medals are provided to the player to give profit.

When the stop switch is pressed at an appropriate timing, the slot machine is in a winning state in which a winning pattern can appear on the activated line, and when the stop switch is pressed at any timing, the winning pattern is won on the activated line. Each game state is in a non-winning state in which the pattern does not appear or the appearance probability is extremely low, and the winning state is set so as to appear according to a predetermined probability by random number lottery or the like.

[0005] Further, even in the winning state, the operation of carefully observing the symbols on each reel being rotated, aiming at the target symbol to stop on the activated line, and pressing the stop button, so-called " If you do not perform "eye-catching," the winning patterns are not easily aligned. Usually, some of the three reels draw many symbols (winning symbols) corresponding to the big bonus and the regular bonus, and the winning symbols are relatively easy to stop.
However, with respect to the remaining reels, the number of hit symbols to be drawn is reduced, so that the player can demonstrate the skill of pushing.

[0006]

In the conventional slot machine as described above, even if the gaming state has entered the winning state, it is not possible to obtain a privilege such as a big bonus or a regular bonus unless the player performs proper pushing. Can not. Therefore, especially for beginners or elderly people with insufficient dynamic visual acuity and reflexes, it is particularly difficult to stop the reel with a small number of hits at an appropriate position by pushing,
Even if the player enters a winning state or a winning state, there is a problem in that a profit such as a big bonus or a regular bonus cannot be obtained, and the game cannot be sufficiently enjoyed.

[0007] Further, since it is useless to perform a push in the state where no winning is possible, and since the symbols to be arranged as the winning pattern are different between the big bonus and the regular bonus, it is determined whether or not the player is in the winning possible state now. Unless it is known which pattern should be used for eye-catching, there is a problem that even a person having the skill cannot efficiently perform eye-catching.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and when entering a winning state, anyone can easily arrange the winning patterns and have a skill. Aims to provide a slot machine that can be enjoyed by the eyes.

[0009]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] Reel (30a-
30c) a plurality of rotating reel units arranged coaxially in the horizontal direction, and observation windows (15a to 15c) for showing a part of the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels (30a to 30c) to a player.
A stop switch (12a to 12c) prepared for each of the reels (30a to 30c), and the reels (30a to 30c) are rotated by a predetermined start operation;
The corresponding reels (30a to 30c) are stopped according to the pressing of the stop switches (12a to 12c), and the stop mode in the observation window (15a to 15c) when all the reels (30a to 30c) are stopped is effective. In a winning pattern in which a specific symbol is aligned on a special line, in a slot machine that shifts to a special game state in which a game can be played under more advantageous conditions than usual and gives a profit to a player,
Game state switching means (110) and game state display means (6)
3, 160) and winning symbol display means (64, 160)
And automatic winning means (121). There are a plurality of types of the winning patterns having different symbols to be aligned, and the gaming state switching means (110) sets the stop switches (12a to 12c) to predetermined positions. Irrespective of the winning enabled state set so that any of the plurality of types of winning patterns can appear by pressing at the timing of, and the timing at which the stop switches (12a to 12c) are pressed. The game state is switched to a non-winning state set so that no winning pattern also appears, and the game state display means (63, 160)
Is for notifying the player whether or not the winning state has been entered, and the winning symbol display means (64, 16)
0) is for notifying the player which of the plurality of types is a winning pattern that can appear in the current winning state when entering the winning state, and the automatic winning means (121) are all reels (30a to 30a) in the game played in the winning state.
When the stop mode when c) is stopped does not become the winning pattern notified by the winning symbol display means (64, 160), the reel which caused the failure to become the winning pattern is re-rotated. A slot machine which is stopped so that the winning pattern is established.

[2] The winning pattern is a pattern in which a plurality of identical symbols are arranged, and the winning symbol display means (64, 160) constitutes a winning pattern which can appear in the current winning state. The slot machine according to [1], wherein the pattern is displayed.

[3] There are a plurality of special game states in which profits given to players are different, and the winning state is associated with the special game state in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of types. Is provided, and the game state display means (6
3. The slot machine according to [1] or [2], wherein (3, 160) displays which of the plurality of types is in a winning state.

[4] The automatic winning means (121) determines that the stop mode when all the reels (30a to 30c) are stopped in the game played in the winable state is caused only by the stop position of one reel. When the winning pattern does not occur, the reel that caused the winning pattern is not turned is re-rotated, and then the reel is stopped so that the winning pattern is established [1].
The slot machine according to [2] or [3].

[5] The automatic winning means (121) performs the reel operation only when at least one of the reels (30a to 30c) stopped by the player is stopped at a position constituting the winning pattern. The slot machine according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the slot machine re-rotates and stops.

[6] The automatic winning means (121) is stopped at a position where at least the reel stopped first among the reels (30a to 30c) stopped by the player constitutes the winning pattern. [1], [2], wherein the reel is re-rotated and stopped only when
The slot machine according to [3], [4] or [5].

[7] The present invention is characterized in that a reel is provided in which the number of symbols which can constitute the winning pattern is smaller than the other reels (30a to 30c) [1].
The slot machine according to [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6].

[8] In the winning state, the stop position of each of the reels (30a to 30c) is set to a predetermined control range from the timing when the corresponding stop switch (12a to 12c) is pressed so that the winning pattern appears. And a reel whose control range is set narrower than other reels is provided [1],
The slot machine according to [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6].

The present invention operates as follows. The game state switching means (110) includes stop switches (12a to 12a).
c) a winning state set so that a winning pattern can appear by pressing at a predetermined timing;
The gaming state is switched to a non-winning state which is set so that the winning pattern does not appear regardless of the timing at which the stop switches (12a to 12c) are pressed.

The game state display means (63, 160) notifies the player whether or not the game is in the winning state. In addition, there are a plurality of types of winning patterns in which symbols to be aligned are different, and winning symbol display means (64, 160)
Notifies the player which of the plurality of types of winning patterns that can appear in the current winning possible state when entering the winning possible state.

The automatic winning means (121) controls all the reels (30a to 30a) in a game played in a winable state.
The stop mode when c) stops is the winning symbol display means (6).
(4, 160), when the winning pattern in which the symbols are not aligned does not become the winning pattern, one or more reels which caused the failure to become the winning pattern are re-rotated, and then the reels are stopped so that the winning pattern is established. .

When the winning state is entered in this way, a symbol to be aligned with the fact is notified, so that the eyes can be efficiently pushed. That is, initially, the reels (30a to 30c) are stopped based on the timing at which the stop switches (12a to 12c) are pressed by the player, so that the skilled person can enjoy the technique of pushing. . If the winning pattern is not obtained by further pressing, the reels that did not stop with the appropriate symbol are re-rotated and then stopped so that they automatically become the winning pattern, so beginners with inexperienced skills In this case, a profit such as a big bonus or a regular bonus can be easily obtained.

If the winning pattern is a pattern in which a plurality of identical symbols are arranged, a winning symbol display means (64,
160) displays one symbol constituting a winning pattern which can appear in the current winning possible state. For example, when three blue "BAR" symbols are arranged, the winning symbol display means (64, 160) displays one blue "BAR" symbol.

There are a plurality of types of special game states in which profits given to players are different, and a plurality of types of winning states are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the types of special game states. The game state display means (63, 160) displays which of the plurality of types is in a winning state. For example, when two special game states, a big bonus and a regular bonus, are set, a winning state for the big bonus and a winning state for the regular bonus are set, and it is determined which of the winning states has entered. It is displayed on the status display means.

Normally, the winning pattern to be aligned when in the big bonus winning state is different from the winning pattern to be aligned when entering the regular bonus. Therefore, when the game is in a winning state where a big bonus can be obtained, a symbol for the big bonus is displayed on the winning symbol display means (64, 160). After that, the reels are automatically stopped so that the symbols for the big bonus are aligned.

The reel (30a) stopped by the player
30c), the reel is re-rotated and stopped only when stopped at a position constituting the winning pattern. If even one of the symbols constituting the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the player expects the appearance of the winning pattern. However, if all reels (30a to 30c) are in a stopped state different from the winning pattern, the player hardly expects the winning. Absent. Therefore, if re-rotation and stop are performed only when at least one reel constitutes a winning pattern,
It is possible to accurately respond to the player's expectations.

For example, a reel (3) stopped by a player
0a to 30c) at least the first one stopped
Only when one of the reels stops at a position forming the winning pattern, the reels are re-rotated and stopped.

In the case where a reel on which the number of symbols which can form the winning pattern is drawn is set to be smaller than other reels, a person who has no skill in pushing other reels except for the reel having a small number of drawing. However, it is relatively easy to stop at the desired symbol. On the other hand, a person having skill can sufficiently enjoy the pushing technique with a reel having a small number of winning symbols drawn.

When the winning state is entered, the stop positions of the reels (30a to 30c) are limited to a predetermined control range from the timing when the corresponding stop switches (12a to 12c) are pressed so that the winning pattern appears. In this case, a reel whose control range is set narrower than other reels is provided. By thus narrowing the control range, it is possible to obtain the same effect as reducing the number of winning symbols to be drawn.

[0028]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows an appearance of the slot machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 10 is provided at the center of the front of a vertically long box-shaped housing 11,
First to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 12c
It has. A lever-type start switch 13 is arranged on the left side of these. Above the first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 12c, a front panel 1 is provided.
4 are provided, and observation windows 15 a, 15 b, and 15 into which a transparent glass plate is fitted are provided at the center of the front panel 14.
c is provided.

On the back surface of each of the observation windows 15a, 15b and 15c, there are provided first to third reels 30a and 30 having a cylindrical shape.
b and 30c are arranged coaxially adjacent to each other in the lateral direction, and are rotatably supported (see FIG. 1). On the outer peripheral surface of the first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c in the circumferential direction, a picture such as "Cherry", "Lemon", "Bell", a numeral "7", an alphabet "BAR", etc. Designs consisting of characters are drawn at approximately constant intervals.

Above the observation window 15a, a game state display section 63 capable of displaying characters "BB" or "RB" is arranged. Above the observation window 15c, the reels 30a to 30a
A winning symbol display section 64 capable of displaying an arbitrary one of the symbols drawn in 30c is provided. Here, a liquid crystal display is used as the gaming state display section 63 and the winning symbol display section 64.

As shown in FIG. 3, the observation windows 15a, 15
On the surfaces of b and 15c, five pay lines 17a to 17e activated corresponding to the number of medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 16 are drawn. Each winning line 1
Effective indication lamps 18 are arranged at both ends of the display 7.
By turning on the effective display lamp 18, which winning line 1
7 is enabled.

An illumination unit 50 for illuminating the first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c is arranged inside the observation windows 15a, 15b, 15c. here,
A white fluorescent lamp is used as the illumination unit 50.

In the lower part of the front of the slot machine 10, a medal outlet 19 to be paid out as a prize,
A receiving tray 20 for receiving the medals paid out from 9 is provided. In the upper front part of the slot machine 10, various illumination devices 21 are arranged. Note that a power supply unit, a control circuit board, a medal dispenser, and the like are stored inside the slot machine 10.

FIG. 1 shows a circuit configuration of the slot machine 10. The control unit 100 controls the slot machine 1
0 is a circuit part that controls various operations of the
(Central processing unit), ROM (read only memory), RAM (random access memory) and the like. The control unit 100 includes first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 12c,
In addition to the start switch 13, a medal insertion sensor 41 that detects insertion of a medal, a medal dispenser 42 that executes payout of a medal, and the like are connected.

The control section 100 includes first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c for rotating the first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c.
The third pulse motors 31a, 31b, 31c are connected via a driver circuit (not shown). Further, the control unit 100 is connected to an illuminating unit 50 for illuminating each of the reels 30a to 30c, a game state display unit 63, a winning symbol display unit 64, and the like. In addition, the first to third reels 30
Sensors (not shown), which are arranged near a, 30b, and 30c and detect the rotation angle of each reel, are connected to the control unit 100.

The control section 100 includes a gaming state switching section 110 for changing the setting of the gaming state in the slot machine 10;
A rotation control unit 120 that controls the rotation speed and stop position of the first to third pulse motors 31a, 31b, 31c, and activates an effective line according to the number of inserted medals, and lights the lamps 18 at both ends thereof. Line activation unit 130
And a winning determination unit 140 that determines whether or not a winning pattern with a specific symbol is formed on a line activated when all the reels 30a to 30c are stopped, and a payout that controls payout of medals. And a control unit 150. Further, the control unit 100 controls the display contents of the game state display unit 63 and the winning symbol display unit 64 by the display control unit 1.
60.

The game state switching section 110 has a lottery section 111 for performing a random number lottery when the start switch 13 is operated. The game state switching unit 110 switches the game state between a winable state and a non-winnable state according to the lottery result of the lottery unit 111. The winning status is
A winning pattern which is a condition for shifting to a special gaming state in which a game can be played under more advantageous conditions than usual is a gaming state in which it can appear on a predetermined activated line as a stop mode.

In the special game state, two types are usually set, one called a big bonus, and the other called a regular bonus which gives a smaller profit to the player. Corresponding to this, there are two types of winning possible states, a winning possible state where a big bonus can appear (BB winning possible state) and a winning possible state where a regular bonus can appear (RB winning possible state). ing.

Here, the winning pattern (BB winning pattern) corresponding to the big bonus is a state where all the red “7” symbols are aligned on a predetermined activated line, and the winning pattern (RB winning pattern) corresponding to the regular bonus. Pattern) is a state in which three blue “BAR” symbols are arranged on a predetermined effective line.

In the BB winning state, the first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 12
By pressing c, the stop position of each reel is controlled so that three red “7” symbols are aligned on one activated line. In the RB winning state, the first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 1
When 2c is pressed, blue "BA" appears on one active line.
R "on the first to third reels 30 so that three symbols are aligned.
The stop positions of a, 30b, and 30c are controlled.

That is, the first to third stop switches 1 are set so that the winning patterns are aligned on the activated lines.
The stop positions of the reels 30a, 30b, 30c are controlled within a certain control range from the time when the buttons 2a, 12b, 12c are pressed. Therefore, when the stop switch is pressed with a great deviation from an appropriate timing, the range in which the reel stop position can be adjusted is limited to a predetermined control range. Will not appear. The control range is, for example, for four symbols in the design.

On the other hand, in the non-winning state, the first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 1
Press 1c so that neither winning pattern for big bonus nor regular bonus will appear even if 2c is pressed.
The stop positions of the third reels 30a, 30b, 30c are controlled. That is, the first to third stop switches 12
By adjusting the stop positions of the reels 30a, 30b, 30c within a certain control range from the time when a, 12b, 12c is pressed, the winning patterns are not aligned on the activated lines.

The rotation control section 120 is a circuit section for generating drive pulses for driving the first to third pulse motors 31a, 31b, 31c. The rotation control unit 120 includes:
Each of the pulse motors 31a, 31b, 31c is driven, and in the control state, each reel 30a is set at a set target position based on information from a sensor for detecting a rotation angle.
A function is provided for adjusting the reel stop position in the control range so that the reels 30 to 30c stop.

That is, as described above, the rotation control unit 120 adjusts the reel stop position within the control range so that the winning pattern appears in the winning state, and the winning pattern does not appear in the winning state. A function of adjusting the stop position of the reel within the control range so that the reel does not appear is provided.

The first reel 30a has a relatively large number of red "7" symbols constituting the BB winning pattern drawn therein, and the arrangement intervals thereof are within the control range. Therefore, if the BB winning state is entered, the symbol of the red “7” constituting the winning pattern is always on the activated line for the first reel 30a regardless of the timing when the stop switch 12a is pressed. Is controlled to stop.

On the other hand, the second and third reels 30b and 30c
In the example, the arrangement interval of the symbol of red “7” is set wider than the control range. For this reason, for the second and third reels, the stop switches 12b, 1
If 2c is not pressed, the symbol (winning symbol) corresponding to the winning pattern does not appear. That is, when the BB winning state is entered, the second and third reels 30b and 30c need to be pressed.

The same applies to the blue "BAR" symbols constituting the winning pattern for the regular bonus, and the symbols are arranged so that one or two reels need to be pushed even in the RB winning state. The interval is set.

The automatic winning control unit 121 determines that the gaming state is BB
In the slot game performed when the winning state or the RB winning state is set, when the stop mode when all the reels 30a to 30c stop does not become a winning pattern, an inappropriate stop position is set. Is a part that re-rotates all the reels and automatically stops those reels at a position where a winning pattern appears.

The winning determination unit 140 determines whether or not the winning pattern actually appears, and also determines whether or not the symbols stopped on the activated line form various small wins. It has become.

When the display control section 160 enters the BB winning state, the game state display section 63 displays the character “BB” on the gaming state display section 63.
When entering the RB winning possible state, the game state display unit 63 has a function of displaying the characters “RB”.
When the BB winning state is entered, the display control section 160 displays on the winning symbol display section 64 a symbol constituting a winning pattern to be aligned in the current BB winning state. Similarly, when the RB winning state is entered, a function of displaying a symbol constituting a winning pattern to be aligned in the current RB winning state on the winning symbol display unit 64 is provided.

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 4 shows the flow when the slot machine 10 changes the gaming state. When the power is turned on, the lighting unit 50 is turned on, and the gaming state is initialized to a non-winning state (step S).
401). At this time, the gaming state display section 63 and the winning symbol display section 64 are initialized to a non-display state (step S4).
02).

When one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the slot machine 10 activates the winning line 17 according to the number of inserted medals. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the center line 17b is activated, and when two medals are inserted, the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines 17a to 17c are activated. Activate a total of five lines 17a to 17e including 17d and 17e. The lamp 18 at both ends of the activated line is turned on.

When the start switch 13 is operated after the medal is inserted (step S403; Y), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in a winning state (step S404). Here, if the gaming state is a winning impossible state (step S404; N), a random number lottery is performed by the lottery unit 111 (step S405). If the result of the random number lottery is a predetermined winning numerical value (step S406; Y), the gaming state is shifted to a winning state (step S40).
7).

More specifically, if the winning numerical value is a BB winning numerical value, the BB winning state is set.
The game state is shifted to the B winning state. Further, when the BB winning state is entered, the character "BB" is displayed on the gaming state display section 63 and the symbols to be aligned in the current BB winning state are displayed on the winning symbol display section 64. When the RB winning state is entered, the character "RB" is displayed on the gaming state display section 63, and the symbols to be aligned in the current RB winning state are displayed on the winning symbol display section 64 (step S408). If the result of the random number lottery is not the winning numerical value (step S406; N), the gaming state is kept in the winning impossible state.

After the setting of the gaming state is changed in this way, the slot game is executed under the gaming state (step S409). That is, a slot game in which the first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c are rotated at the same time and the corresponding reel is stopped in response to pressing of the stop switch, is actually executed. After the execution of the slot game, if the result is a winning state in which the winning patterns are aligned on the activated line (step S410; Y), the gaming state is returned to the winning impossible state (step S412). Then, the gaming state display section 63 and the winning symbol display section 64 are returned to the non-display state (step S413).

On the other hand, in the out-of-state where the winning pattern is not established (step S410; N), and when the number of game executions after entering the winable state is less than the predetermined number of times (step S411; N), the gaming state can be won. If the number of game executions after entering the winning state has reached a predetermined number (step S411; Y), the gaming state is returned to the non-winning state even if no winning pattern appears (step S412). ), The game state display section 63 and the winning symbol display section 64 are returned to the non-display state (step S413).

Next, the flow of each slot game will be described. FIG. 5 shows the details of step S409 in FIG. 4 in detail. At the stage when the process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the start switch 13 has been operated and each reel has been rotated. During the rotation of each reel, first the game state is B
It is determined whether or not it is in the B winning state (step S50).
1). If the current gaming state is the BB winning state (step S501; Y), each time the stop switch is pressed (step S502; Y), the corresponding reel is stopped, and the stop position at that time is set to BB. The control range is adjusted to the limit so that a winning pattern for use is obtained (step S503). The control range is for several frames of the design,
For example, it is set to about four frames.

When all the reels have stopped (step S
504; Y), if the winning pattern for the big bonus is aligned on the activated line (step S50)
5; Y), and at the same time, the medals are discharged (step S50).
8) The game shifts to a special game state for a big bonus (a so-called big bonus state) (step S509).

When the special game state for the big bonus is entered, the game proceeds under extremely advantageous conditions until a predetermined release condition is satisfied.
Obtain 400 to 400 medals.

When all reels have stopped (step S
504; Y), when the winning pattern for the big bonus is not aligned on the activated line (step S50)
5; N), all the reels that caused the detachment are re-rotated (step S506), and each reel is automatically stopped at the position where the winning pattern for the big bonus appears (step S507). . Then, the medals are discharged (step S508), and the game shifts to a special game state for a big bonus (a so-called big bonus state) (step S509).

FIG. 6 shows an example of the progress of the game when the winning patterns for the big bonus are completed after the re-rotation. Since the gaming state has entered the BB winning state, the character "BB" is displayed on the gaming state display section 63, and a red "7" symbol is displayed on the winning symbol display section 64.

In the slot game, the start switch 13
Is operated, all the reels rotate (FIG. 6A). Thereafter, each reel is stopped according to the timing at which the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c (FIGS. 6B and 6C). Here, since the player is in the BB winning state and the symbols to be aligned are notified to the player by the gaming state display unit 63 and the winning symbol display unit 64,
The player performs eye-catching aiming at the symbol displayed on the winning symbol display section 64.

In the present example, the first reel 30a has red "7" symbols (big bonus winning symbols) arranged at smaller intervals than the control range on the outer circumferential surface of the first reel 30a. Stop switch 12a at such timing
Even if is pressed, if it is in the BB winning possible state, the symbol 601 of red “7” is stopped and displayed on the activated line (here, the activated line at the center side) (FIG. 6B).

However, the second and third reels 30b,
Reference numeral 30c denotes a pattern in which red “7” symbols are arranged at intervals wider than the control range.
If the timing of pressing c is inappropriate, that is, if there is no symbol of red “7” in the control range from the time when the stop switches 12b and 12c are pressed, as shown in FIG. (Here, cherry symbols 602 and 603) are stopped and displayed.

As described above, when the stop positions of one or more reels stopped based on the operation of the player in the slot game performed when the player is in the BB winable state do not form a winning pattern, As shown in FIG. 6D, the winning control unit 121 determines that all reels 3
0b and 30c are re-rotated, and then the second and third reels 30b and 30c are stopped so that the symbols 604 and 605 of red “7” are displayed as shown in FIG. 6e. As a result, a winning pattern is established with three red “7” symbols.

FIG. 7 shows that the winning pattern does not appear because only the stop position of the rightmost reel 30c among the three reels is inappropriate, and the reel 30c is rotated again, and the winning pattern for the big bonus appears. An example of such a case is shown. In this case, it is the third reel 30c where the symbols are arranged at intervals wider than the control range. Of course, the winning symbols may be arranged at intervals wider than the control range for the first and second reels 30a and 30b.

FIG. 8 shows a case where all the reels are stopped at symbols 801 to 803 which cannot form a winning pattern at the stage when they are initially stopped. In this case, after all the reels have re-rotated, each reel automatically stops at a position where a winning pattern (in this example, the symbols 804 to 806 of red “7” are aligned).

Returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. Game state is R
In the case of the B winning state (step S510; Y),
Each time the stop switch is pressed (step S51)
1; Y), the corresponding reel is stopped, and the stop position at that time is adjusted to the limit of the control range so that the winning pattern for the regular bonus appears (step S5).
12).

When all the reels have stopped (step S
513; Y), when the winning pattern for the regular bonus is aligned on the activated line (step S5).
14; Y), and at the same time eject medals (step S5)
17), special game state for regular bonus (so-called,
Shift to regular bonus state) (Step S5)
18).

When the special game state for the regular bonus is entered, the game proceeds under advantageous conditions until a predetermined release condition is satisfied.
Acquire about medals.

When all the reels have stopped (step S
513; Y), when the winning patterns for the regular bonus are not aligned on the activated line because the stop positions of some reels are inappropriate (step S514;
N), all of the reels that have caused these deviations are re-rotated (step S515), and each reel is automatically stopped at the position where the winning pattern for the regular bonus appears (step S516). Then, the medals are discharged (step S517), and a transition is made to a special game state for a regular bonus (a so-called regular bonus state) (step S518).

FIG. 9 shows an example of the progress of the game when the RB winning patterns are aligned after the re-rotation.
Since the gaming state has entered the RB winning state, the character "RB" is displayed on the gaming state display section 63, and a blue "BAR" symbol is displayed on the winning symbol display section 64.

When the start switch 13 is operated, the rotation of all the reels starts (FIG. 9A), and thereafter, each reel stops sequentially according to the timing at which the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c (FIG. 9B, c).
When all the reels 30a to 30c have stopped (FIG. 9c)
Then, the symbol "901" of red "7" stops on the first reel, and the symbol "902" of blue "BAR" necessary to become a regular bonus appears on the second reel 30b.
A cherry symbol 903 appears on the third reel 30c.

As described above, when the RB winning pattern has not been formed when all the reels have stopped even though the gaming state has entered the RB winning state, the automatic winning control unit 121 proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the reels 30a and 30c that caused the detachment are re-rotated, and thereafter, as shown in FIG.
The first and third reels 30a and 30c are stopped so that three symbols 902, 904 and 905 of "R" are aligned.

When the gaming state is the winning state (step S510; N), the stop position of each reel is controlled so that neither the winning pattern for the big bonus or the regular bonus is established (step S510). S519 to S521).

As described above, the BB winning state or R
If the winning state for the Big Bonus or Regular Bonus does not appear when all reels are stopped based on the stop operation of the player even though the gaming state has entered the B winning possible state, the stop position is Since all inappropriate reels are re-rotated and stopped automatically so that the winning pattern will appear, even beginners with inexperienced skills can easily gain big bonuses and regular bonuses etc. it can. In addition, BB winning status and RB
The player is notified of the winning state and the symbols to be aligned in those states, and the reels are initially stopped based on the timing at which the player pressed the stop switch. Can fully enjoy the techniques of eye-catching.

Also, since the number of symbols which can form the winning pattern is smaller than the other reels,
A skillful person can further demonstrate the technique of pushing with a reel having a small number of winning symbols drawn.

In each of the embodiments described above, the symbol of red “7” is a BB winning pattern and the symbol of blue “BAR”
Are the RB winning patterns, but the symbols constituting each winning pattern are not limited to these. Further, a plurality of types of BB winning patterns and RB winning patterns are provided, and the winning patterns that can be aligned when entering each winning state are limited to any one of the plurality of types. You may comprise so that it may change whenever it enters into a winning possible state.

For example, two types of BB winning patterns, one in which red “7” is aligned and the other in blue “7”, are prepared. When the BB winning state is entered, only one of them can be aligned in the current winning state. For example, a pattern is selected and the symbol is displayed on the winning symbol display section 64.

In addition, in the embodiment, even when two or all three reels stop at inappropriate positions,
Although the reels are configured to be re-rotated, the reels may be re-rotated only when only one reel has caused the disengagement to be automatically won.

Further, when all reels are stopped at an inappropriate position, re-rotation may occur and automatic winning may be achieved, or at least one reel may stop at a symbol constituting a winning pattern. The re-rotation operation may be performed only when the operation is performed. In addition, the re-rotation operation may be limited to be performed only when at least the first stopped reel stops at the symbol constituting the winning pattern.

Further, in the embodiment, the number of symbols constituting the winning pattern is reduced for some of the reels. However, instead of the number of symbols, the width of the control range may be reduced for some of the reels. Good. Also, in the embodiment, once the winning state is entered, if no winning is made, the state continues for a predetermined period, but every time a slot game is executed, a random number lottery is performed, and each time a slot game is executed, It may be configured to select whether or not to be in a winning state.

In the embodiment, the reels are actually rotated. However, the same slot game may be displayed on a screen such as a liquid crystal display. In this case, it is desirable that the CPU that performs random number drawing and the CPU that performs display control of symbols are separated and mounted on separate circuit boards.

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According to the slot machine of the present invention, the player is notified of whether or not the player is in the winning state and which symbols should be arranged in the winning state, so that the player can efficiently check his or her eyes. Pushing can be done. In addition, when the winning pattern does not come out due to the slot game played while entering the winning possible state and the winning pattern does not come out, the reel that caused the detachment is re-rotated so that the winning pattern comes out Since these are automatically stopped, even a beginner who is not skilled can easily obtain a profit such as a big bonus or a regular bonus.

At first, the reels are stopped based on the timing at which the player presses the stop switch, so that a skilled person can enjoy the pushing technique. Furthermore, in the case where reels with a smaller number of symbols to be drawn than those of other reels that can constitute a winning pattern are provided, those who have the skill of eye-gathering can use the reel with the smaller number of symbols to be drawn with this technique. We can enjoy enough.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an observation window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and a peripheral portion thereof.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation flow when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention transitions a gaming state.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation flow when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a slot game.

FIG. 6 is an example of a transition of a display state in an observation window when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a slot game, in which a big bonus is generated by re-rotating one reel. FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a transition of a display state in an observation window when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a slot game, in which a big bonus is given by re-rotating two reels. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of.

FIG. 8 shows a transition of a display state in the observation window when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a slot game, in which a big bonus is given when all three reels rotate again. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a transition of a display state in an observation window when the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention executes a slot game, in which two reels are re-rotated to generate a regular bonus. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 slot machine 12a, 12b, 12c stop switch 13 start switch 14 front panel 15a, 15b, 15c observation window 17a-17e winning line 18 lamp 30a first reel 30b second reel 30c ... third reels 31a, 31b, 31c ... first to third pulse motors 50 ... lighting unit 63 ... game state display unit 64 ... winning symbol display unit 100 ... control unit 110 ... game state switching unit 111 ... lottery unit 121 ... Automatic winning control unit 130 ... Line activation unit 140 ... Winning determination unit 150 ... Payout control unit 160 ... Display control unit

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A rotating reel section in which a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface thereof are coaxially arranged side by side, an observation window for showing a part of the outer peripheral surface of each reel to a player, A stop switch prepared for each of the reels, to rotate each of the reels by a predetermined start operation,
When the corresponding reel is stopped according to the pressing of the stop switch, and when all the reels are stopped, the stop mode in the observation window is a winning pattern in which a specific symbol is aligned on a valid line. In a slot machine that shifts to a special game state in which a game can be played and gives a profit to a player, the game machine includes a game state switching unit, a game state display unit, a winning symbol display unit, and an automatic winning unit, There are a plurality of types of the winning patterns having different symbols to be aligned, and the gaming state switching means causes one of the plurality of types of the winning patterns to appear by pressing the stop switch at a predetermined timing. Regardless of the winning enabled state set to be able to perform and the timing when the stop switch is pressed, any of the winning patterns is The game state is switched to a non-winning state set so as not to appear, and the gaming state display means notifies the player whether or not the player is in the winning state, and the winning symbol Display means for notifying a player which of the plurality of types is a winning pattern which can appear in the current winning state when entering the winning state, the automatic winning means When the stop mode when all the reels stop in the game played in the winning possible state does not become the winning pattern notified by the winning symbol display means, the reels which did not become the winning pattern are re-executed. A slot machine comprising: rotating the reel and stopping the reel so that the winning pattern is established. 2. The winning pattern according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the same symbols are arranged in a predetermined pattern, and the winning symbol display means displays one symbol constituting a winning pattern which can appear in the current winning state. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
The slot machine described in. 3. The special game state includes a plurality of types having different profits to be given to the player, and the winning state includes a plurality of types in one-to-one correspondence with the types of the special game state. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state display means displays which of the plurality of types is in a winning state. 4. 4. The automatic winning means according to claim 1, wherein in a game played in said winning possible state, when all reels are stopped and said stop pattern does not correspond to said winning pattern due to only one reel stop position. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein after the reel that caused the winning pattern is not turned, the reel is stopped so that the winning pattern is established. 5. 5. The automatic winning means performs a re-rotation and a stop of the reel only when at least one of the reels stopped by the player is stopped at a position constituting the winning pattern. 4. The method according to claim 1, 2 or 3.
The slot machine described in. 6. The automatic winning means according to claim 1, wherein said reel is stopped only when at least the first stopped reel among the reels stopped by said player is stopped at a position constituting said winning pattern. The slot machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the stop is performed. 7. The reel according to claim 1, wherein the number of symbols which can form the winning pattern is smaller than other reels.
The slot machine described in. 8. In the winning state, the stop positions of the reels are adjusted to a predetermined control range from the timing at which the corresponding stop switch is pressed so that the winning pattern appears, and the control range is controlled. 7. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a reel set narrower than other reels.