JP2003062169A - Game machine, computer program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game machine capable of preventing the occurrence of unfairness between a skilled player and the other and a computer program and a recording medium. SOLUTION: The number of the times of losing C is reset (A10). When judging feeding of a medal (A12: Yes) and judging the operation of a start lever 25 (A14: Yes), a random number is taken in (A16) and whether it has the same value as a prize-winning random number is judged (A18). When it is judged not to be the prize-winning random number (A18: No), whether the times of losing C is '5' (A20). When it is judged that the times of losing C is '5' (A20: Yes), rotational speed changing processing for delaying the rotation speed of a reel whose stop button is pressed is performed (A42).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with an image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, as represented by a slot machine, for example. And a computer program for operating the gaming machine and a recording medium having the computer program recorded therein, which gives a player a predetermined profit when a predetermined image is stopped in each display area. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine shown in FIG. 15 is known. Figure 15
FIG. 7 is a front explanatory view of the slot machine. The player inserts a medal insertion slot 51 provided in the slot machine 50.
When a medal is thrown in and the starting lever 52 is lowered, the reels 53, 54, 55 on which a plurality of symbols are arranged start rotating in the vertical direction. The player then clicks the stop button 56,
When 57 and 58 are pressed, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed button is stopped, and when the symbols displayed at the time of stop are aligned in a winning pattern, a predetermined number of medals are paid out at the medal payout port 59.
Paid out from. When the number of inserted medals is one, the symbols stopped on the activated line 60 are the hit determination targets, and when the number is two, the symbols stopped on the activated lines 60, 61, 61 are the hit determination targets. In the case of three, the symbols stopped on the activated lines 60, 61, 61, 62, 62 become the hit determination targets.

[0003]

However, since a skilled person can discriminate the symbol being moved and is accustomed to the operation of the stop button, the aimed symbol is high on the effective line. It can be stopped with a probability, but it is difficult for anyone other than a skilled person to distinguish the moving pattern,
Since I am new to the stop button operation, it is almost difficult to stop the target symbol on the effective line. For this reason, there is a large difference in the number of medals acquired between the expert and the others. Moreover, the most attractive point of the slot machine is that it is possible to align desired symbols on the activated line by the player's own operation, but it is attractive for those who have difficulty aligning the desired symbols. Will be lacking. In other words, there is a problem that there is inequity between skilled persons and other persons.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a gaming machine capable of preventing unfairness between an expert and another person,
It is intended to realize a computer program and a recording medium.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images. , A starting means for starting the movement of the image by the operation of the player, and a stopping means for stopping the image whose movement is started by the starting means for each of the display areas by the operation of the player, When a predetermined image is stopped in each of the display areas by means, a movement of the image displayed in each of the display areas when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a gaming machine that gives a predetermined profit to a player. A technical means is provided in which the speed is individually changed to a slow moving speed by the operation of the player.

That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area can be individually changed to the slow moving speed by the operation of the player. However, the moving image can be identified, and the probability of stopping the targeted image can be increased. Moreover, since each display area can be individually changed to a slow moving speed, the movement of the image of each display area can be stopped in the order of the player's preference. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of preventing unfairness between a skilled person and another person.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the predetermined condition is that each of the display areas is stopped by the stop means after the movement of the image is started by the start means. Until the image stops at 1
When the number of times is set to be the number of times, a technical means is used, which is a condition that the period in which the predetermined image is not stopped in each of the display areas exceeds a predetermined number of times.

In other words, when the time from the start of the movement of the image by the starter to the stop of the image in each display area by the stopping means is once, the period in which the predetermined image does not stop in each display area is When the predetermined number of times is exceeded, the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area can be individually changed to a slow moving speed by the operation of the player. Therefore, a player playing a game in a state where a predetermined image does not stop in each display area can slow down the moving speed of the image by his / her own operation if the non-stop period exceeds a predetermined number of times. By continuing the period in which the predetermined image does not stop for a long time, it is possible to enjoy the game with peace of mind without worrying about whether the predetermined image will not stop forever.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the starting means can start moving the image by the operation of the player when a game medium is detected. The predetermined condition is that the predetermined image does not stop in each of the display areas,
The technical means that the condition is that the number of the detected game media exceeds a predetermined number is used.

That is, when the number of detected game media exceeds a predetermined number in a period in which the predetermined image does not stop in each display area, the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area is played. It is possible to individually change the moving speed to a slower speed by an operator's operation. Therefore,
A player playing a game in a state where a predetermined image does not stop in each display area can slow down the moving speed of the image by his / her own operation if the number of game media inserted by the player exceeds a predetermined number. It is possible to enjoy the game with peace of mind without worrying about whether the predetermined image will not stop no matter how much the game medium is inserted.

In the invention according to claim 4, the predetermined condition is once after the start of the movement of the image by the start means until the stop of the image in each display area by the stop means. In the case where the predetermined image does not stop in each of the display areas, the number of times the predetermined number of detected game media exceeds the predetermined number of times and the predetermined image does not stop in each of the display areas. The technical means that the condition is exceeded is used.

That is, in a period in which the predetermined image does not stop in each display area exceeds a predetermined number of times and the predetermined image does not stop in each display area,
When the number of detected game media exceeds a predetermined number, the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area can be individually changed to a slow moving speed by the operation of the player. Therefore, if a player playing a game in a state where a predetermined image does not stop in each display area exceeds a predetermined number of times and the number of inserted game media exceeds a predetermined number, the player operates , Because the moving speed of the image can be slowed down,
It is possible to enjoy the game with peace of mind without worrying about whether the predetermined image will not stop no matter how much the game medium is inserted.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, when the player operates the starting means,
It is provided with a lottery means for lottery whether or not the game state changes to a game state that is advantageous to the player, in which the predetermined image is easily stopped, and the lottery result by the lottery means is established in order to satisfy the predetermined condition. , The technical means that the condition that the game state is a lottery result of changing to a game state advantageous to the player is added.

That is, when the player operates the starting means,
Whether or not the game state changes to a game state in which the predetermined image is easily stopped by the player is lottered by the lottery means. When the result of the lottery is the result of a lottery in which the game state changes to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and the period in which the predetermined image does not stop in each display area exceeds a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, when the lottery result is a lottery result in which the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player, and the number of detected game media exceeds a predetermined number, or the lottery The result is a lottery result that the game state changes to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and the period in which the predetermined image is not stopped in each display region exceeds the predetermined number of times and is detected. When the number of game media exceeds a predetermined number, the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area can be individually changed to a slow moving speed by the operation of the player. That. Therefore, when the lottery is finally made, and the predetermined image cannot be stopped even though the predetermined image is changed to a game state that is advantageous to the player who is likely to stop, the excitement of winning the lottery is also felt. It will be halved, and the game after that will not be interesting, but if the period in which the predetermined image does not stop before hitting the lottery exceeds the predetermined number of times, or if the inserted game medium exceeds the predetermined number, etc. Since the moving speed of the image can be slowed down, the probability of stopping the aimed image is increased, so that the game can be enjoyably enjoyed.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the changing means slows down the moving speed corresponding to the predetermined number of times. The technical means that is possible is used.

That is, since it is possible to reduce the moving speed of the image in accordance with the number of times the predetermined image has not stopped, the moving speed of the image can be reduced in accordance with the skill of the player. You can Therefore, a player of any skill can enjoy the game fairly and enjoyably.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the third to sixth aspects, the changing means reduces the moving speed in correspondence with the predetermined number. The technical means that is possible is used.

That is, it is possible to slow down the moving speed of the image according to the number of game media inserted by the player. Therefore, the greater the number of game media inserted,
Since the probability of stopping the predetermined image is high, it is possible to enjoy the game without anxiety about whether or not the predetermined image can be stopped.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, technical means is provided with an informing means for informing that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Use means.

That is, since it is possible to inform that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player and the game store side are
It can be known that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without anxiety about whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the changing means uses a technical means that functions by operating the stopping means.

That is, since the moving speed of the image can be slowed by operating the stopping means for stopping the moving of the image, when a dedicated means for slowing the moving speed of the image is separately provided. Since the number of parts can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Also,
It is easier for the player to operate the stop means that he / she is accustomed to by the stop operation than to operate the unfamiliar means.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects,
A technique in which, when the predetermined image stops in each of the display areas, a speed increasing means is provided for increasing the moving speed of the image over a predetermined period thereafter, compared to when the predetermined image stopped. Use the appropriate means.

That is, when the predetermined image is stopped in each display area, the moving speed of the image can be made higher than the moving speed when the predetermined image is stopped for a predetermined period thereafter. You can enjoy a variety of games. In addition, a person other than an expert can practice stopping the aimed image in a state where the moving speed is increased.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, an image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, a starting means for starting the movement of the images by a player's operation, and the starting means are provided. Stopping means for stopping the image that has started to move in each of the display areas by an operation of the player, and the moving speed of the image displayed in each of the display areas when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation of the player And a changing means capable of individually changing the moving speed to a slower speed, and when a predetermined image is stopped by each of the display areas by the stop means, a game machine that gives a predetermined profit to the player is a computer. The technical means of a computer program that includes a computer program for causing the computer to function is used.

That is, since the gaming machine according to claim 1 functions by a CPU (computer) built in the gaming machine as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the computer program is stored in a ROM. The game machine can be caused to function by being stored in a (recording medium) and the computer executing the stored computer program.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, an image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, a starting means for starting the movement of the images by a player's operation, and the starting means are provided. Stopping means for stopping the image that has started to move in each of the display areas by an operation of the player, and the moving speed of the image displayed in each of the display areas when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation of the player And a changing means capable of individually changing the moving speed to a slower speed, and when a predetermined image is stopped by each of the display areas by the stop means, a game machine that gives a predetermined profit to the player is a computer. The technical means of a recording medium in which a computer program including a computer program for causing the computer to function is recorded.

That is, in a gaming machine in which a game is controlled by a computer, a computer program recorded in a ROM (recording medium) provided in the gaming machine, for example, as described in the embodiments of the invention described later. The CPU
Since it functions by being executed by a (computer), the gaming machine according to claim 1 can be realized by using a recording medium recording the computer program.

[0029]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment described below, a slot machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. First Embodiment [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of a slot machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front explanatory view showing the appearance of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing symbols displayed on three reels provided in the slot machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid out (hereinafter referred to as a payout number). The slot machine 10 has a housing 28.
The front panel 11 is provided on the front surface of the housing 28. On the front panel 11, display windows 12, 13, 14 are laterally arranged at a predetermined interval. Each display window is formed in a vertically long rectangle, and the reel 12a is provided inside the display window 12.
However, inside the display window 13, the reel 13a is
Reel 14a is provided inside each of the. As shown in FIG. 2, the left symbol row is displayed on the reel 12a, the middle symbol row is displayed on the reel 13a, and the right symbol row is displayed on the reel 14a. Each symbol row is formed by arranging a total of 21 symbols such as a bell mark, frog, cherry, fish, hermit crab and numeral 7. The design is
In FIG. 2, it moves in the direction indicated by arrow F1. That is,
In FIG. 1, it moves from top to bottom. Further, each reel is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a lamp for illumination (indicated by reference numeral 39 in FIG. 5) is provided inside thereof. Then, by irradiating the back surface of the reel with the light from the lamp, the symbol displayed on the reel comes to stand out.

A medal insertion slot 18 for inserting medals is provided near the lower right corner of the display window 14.
A starting lever 25 is provided near the left corner of the display window 12. The starting lever 25 can be operated in the vertical direction, and if the starting lever 25 is tilted upward or downward on condition that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 18,
All reels start to rotate vertically. Below the respective display windows, stop buttons 22, 23, 24 are laterally arranged at predetermined intervals. Pressing the stop button 22 stops the rotation of the reel 12a, pressing the stop button 23 stops the rotation of the reel 13a, and pressing the stop button 24 stops the rotation of the reel 14a. Further, if the stop button is pressed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the rotation speed of the corresponding reel becomes slow. That is, each stop button
It has both the function of slowing the rotation speed of the corresponding reel and the function of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel. Also,
The surface of each stop button is made of a translucent material, and the inside of the stop button lights up depending on the operation state of the stop button.
An LED that blinks and turns off is provided.

On the left side of the medal insertion slot 18, there is provided a stored medal number display section 19 for displaying the number of medals stored in the slot machine 10 without paying out. A medal payout opening 29 for paying out medals is provided below the housing 28, and a medal tray 2 for storing the paid out medals is provided in the payout direction.
6 is provided. In this embodiment, the stored medal number display section 19 is configured by arranging two 7-segment LEDs laterally, and can display up to 99 coins at the maximum. The stored medals can be paid out from the medal payout outlet 29 by pressing the stored medal payout button 21 provided on the left side of the starting lever 25. In the diagonally upper right direction of the starting lever 25, instead of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 18, a stored medal insertion button 2 for forming a stored medal is inserted.
0 is provided. An ashtray 27 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 26.

In each of the display windows 12 to 14, an effective line 15 is drawn in the horizontal direction substantially at the center thereof, and above and below the effective line 15, the effective line 15 is spaced apart from the effective line 15 by a predetermined distance. The effective line 16 parallel to is drawn. Also, diagonal effective lines 17, 17 passing through the midpoint of the effective line 15 are drawn. Effective line 15
A valid line display portion 15a for indicating that the valid line 15 is valid is provided at the left end of the valid line 16, and the valid lines 16, 16 are provided at the left end of the valid lines 16, 16.
Valid line display section 1 for displaying that the
6a are provided respectively. Also, effective line 1
At the left ends of 7, 17 are provided active line display portions 17a for displaying that the active line 17 is active.

That is, when one medal is inserted, the activated line display portion 15a is turned on, the activated line 15 is activated, and when a predetermined symbol is aligned at a portion corresponding to the activated line 15, it is a hit. Further, when two medals are inserted, the activated line display portions 15a, 16a, 16a are turned on, the activated lines 16 and 16 are activated in addition to the activated line 15, and a predetermined position is set at a position corresponding to at least one of the activated lines. When all the symbols are aligned, it becomes a hit. In addition, 3 medals
When the sheets are loaded, the effective line display portions 15a, 16a, 16
a, 17a, 17a are turned on, and the effective lines 15, 16,
In addition to 16, the activated lines 17 and 17 are also activated, and when a predetermined symbol is aligned at a position corresponding to at least one of the activated lines, it becomes a hit. In addition, the payout number varies depending on the type of the winning symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when three bell marks are aligned, the payout number is 13, and one cherry is stopped. In this case, the number of payouts is one. If you have three numbers 7,
The payout number is 15, but in this case, a big hit occurs. When this big hit occurs, after that, a predetermined number of times,
The winning state changes to a game state in which it is easy to align the symbols. Further, below the effective line display section 17a, a double arrow-shaped stop order display section 1 for instructing the player the order in which the stop buttons are to be pressed.
1a is provided. For example, the stop order display unit 11
For a, the portion of the arrow pointing to the right normally lights in red, and the portion of the arrow pointing to the left lights in green when a big hit occurs.

[Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 10] Next, the main electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 4, which shows it in blocks. The slot machine 10 includes a CPU that performs various controls such as lottery for winning or non-winning, control of rotation speed of each reel, and payout of medals.
30 is built in. The CPU 30 has RAM 31 and R via an input / output interface (I / O) 43.
The OM 32 is electrically connected. In ROM32,
A computer program executed by the CPU 30 to perform the various controls, a payout number table configured by associating the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 3 with the payout number, and a random number table (not shown) in which a random number is set. A winning symbol table (not shown) for determining the winning symbol is recorded, and the RAM 31 temporarily stores the computer program read from the ROM 32, the processing result of the CPU 30, and the like.

Further, the input / output interface 43 includes
Random number generator 33 for generating random numbers, and this random number generator 33
Sampling circuit 34 for sampling the random number generated from the clock pulse generation circuit 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a frequency divider for dividing the reference clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit 35 and outputting an interrupt pulse. 36 is electrically connected. Further, the input / output interface 43 includes a reel position detection circuit 37 that detects a rotation angle of each reel from a predetermined reference position as a reel position, and a motor drive circuit 12b that drives a step motor 12c that rotates the reel 12a.
And a motor drive circuit 13b that drives a step motor 13c that rotates the reel 13a, a motor drive circuit 14b that drives a step motor 14c that rotates the reel 14a, and a sound effect is output when the reel is rotated or hit. A speaker drive circuit 42 that drives the speaker 41 is electrically connected.

Further, the input / output interface 43 has a medal sensor 18a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, a stored medal insertion button 20,
Starting lever 25, accumulated medal payout button 21, stop buttons 22, 23, 24, and medal payout device 4
0, a sensor 40a that detects medals paid out by the payout device 40, and a display device 38 that controls lighting and blinking of various LEDs and lamps are electrically connected. The display device 38 includes a stored medal number display section 19, active line display sections 15a, 16a and 17a,
The lamp 39 and the LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a incorporated in the stop buttons 22, 23, 24 are electrically connected.

[Main Flow of Game] Next, the main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 5
It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a clock signal and the drive signal of a motor. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of control executed by the CPU 30. In FIG. 7, the CPU 30 is shown in FIG.
8 is a flowchart showing a flow of the normal stop processing executed in A22 of FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a rotation speed changing process executed in 2. The CPU 30 resets the number of times of loss C indicating the number of times of loss of the lottery result performed in the subsequent process (step A10), and determines whether or not the player has inserted a medal into the medal insertion slot 18 and the medal sensor 18a has been turned on. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted by operating the stored medal insertion button 20 (step A1).
2).

Here, when the CPU 30 determines that a medal has been inserted (step A12: Yes), it determines whether the starting lever 25 has been operated (step A1).
4) When it is determined that the operation has been performed (step A14: Ye
s), the sampling circuit 34 takes in one random number acquired from the random number generator 33 (step A16), and determines whether the taken random number is the same value as the hit random number stored in the ROM 32 (step A18). ). Where CP
When U30 determines that the hit number is not a random number (step A
18: No), it is determined whether or not the number of losing times C is "5" (step A20). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the number of times of loss C is not “5” (step A
20: No), normal stop processing is executed (step A2)
2).

(Normal stop processing) The CPU 30 resets the stop reel number i indicating the number of stopped reels (step A24), outputs an LED lighting command to the display device 38 (FIG. 4), and outputs the LED 22a of all stop buttons. , 23a, 24a
Is turned on (step A26). Then CPU30
Judges whether or not any stop button is pressed to turn it on (step A28), and if it is judged to be on (step A28: Yes), the step of rotating the reel corresponding to the turned on stop button. A rotation stop command is output to the motor drive circuit that drives the motor to stop the rotation of the reel (step A30). Then CPU30
Outputs an instruction to turn off the LED of the stopped stop button to the display device 38, and turns off the LED of the stop button (step A32). Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines the number of stopped reels i
Is incremented by 1 (step A34), and the number of stopped reels i
Is determined to be "3" (step A36).
Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the number i of stopped reels is not "3" (step A36: No), step A
The process returns to 28 and waits until the next stop button is turned on.
Then, the CPU 30 also stops the rotation of the corresponding reels, turns off the LED of the stop button, and adds "1" to the number of stopped reels i for the stop buttons that are turned on second and third. Then, it is determined that the number i of stopped reels is “3” (step A36: Yes), and the normal stop process of this time is ended.

(Rotation Speed Change Processing) Further, the CPU 30
Determines that the number of times of loss C is "5" (step A20: Yes in FIG. 6), the rotation speed changing process is executed. The CPU 30 resets the stopped reel number y (see FIG. 8).
Step A44), the LED blink command is output to the display device 38, and the LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a of all stop buttons are output.
Blinks (step A46). As a result, the player and the game store side can know that the number of losing times C has become "5". Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not any of the stop buttons is pressed to turn it on (step A48), and determines that it is turned on (step A48:
Yes), it is determined whether or not an ON flag indicating that the stop button has been turned ON is set (step A5).
0). Here, if the CPU 30 determines that the ON flag is not set (step A50: No), it turns ON.
The rotation speed reduction command is output to the motor drive circuit that drives the step motor that rotates the reel corresponding to the stop button, and the rotation speed of the reel is reduced (step A52).

Here, a method of reducing the rotation speed of the reel will be described. The CPU 30 counts the number of reel drive pulses supplied to each step motor drive circuit, and stores the counted value in the RAM 31. At this time, the reel position detection circuit 37 outputs a reset pulse to the CPU 30 for each rotation of each reel, whereby the count value stored in the RAM 31 is cleared to "0". Therefore, the RAM 31 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each reel. When the CPU 30 determines that the stop button is turned on in the rotation speed changing process, the CPU 30 changes the cycle of the reel drive pulse supplied to the step motor drive circuit corresponding to the turned-on stop button to a long cycle. , Reduce the rotation speed of the corresponding reel. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the cycle of 2T in normal rotation is lengthened to 3T in low speed rotation. As a result, even a person other than a skilled person can easily determine the moving symbol and stop the targeted symbol.

The CPU 30 sets the ON flag of the stop button corresponding to the reel whose rotation speed has been lowered (see FIG. 8).
Step A54), it is determined whether or not the number y of stopped reels is "3" (step A64). Here, CPU3
When 0 determines that the number of stopped reels y is not "3" (step A64: No), it is determined whether or not the stop button is turned on (step A48), and the ON flag is set for the turned-on stop button. It is determined whether or not it is set (step A50). Here, the CPU 30 is ON
When it is determined that the flag is set, that is, the stop button for stopping the reel whose rotation speed has decreased is O
If it is determined to be N (step A50: Yes), ON
Turn off the LED of the stopped button (step A56),
The rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped (step A58). Subsequently, the CPU 30 adds "1" to the number i of stopped reels (step A60), and resets the ON flag of the stop button that stopped the reels (step A62). After that, the CPU 30 performs the second and third processes in the same manner as the process when the first stop button is pressed.
The rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed the second time is decreased, and the reel with the decreased rotation speed is stopped.
When it is determined that the number of stopped reels y is "3" (step A64: Yes), the current rotation speed changing process is ended.

When the CPU 30 determines that the random number acquired in A16 is a winning random number (step A18: Yes in FIG. 6), it performs reel stop assist processing (step A38). Here, in the reel stop assist processing, it is recommended that the player turn on the leftward arrow portion of the stop order display portion 11a (FIG. 1) in green and sequentially press the stop button from the right end. In other words, normally, it is common to press the stop button in order from the left end, but when a big hit random number is drawn, it is easier to stop from the big hit pattern by pressing in order from the right end, so the stop order display part The leftward arrow of 11a is illuminated in green. Further, in this reel stop assist processing, processing for assisting the rotation of the reel is performed within a predetermined time after the stop button is turned on so that the winning symbol is drawn onto the effective line. For example,
When the stop button is turned on, if the hit symbol exists within the range of four frames that reach the activated line, the process of forcibly stopping the hit symbol on the activated line is performed. Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the number of times of loss C is "5" (step A40), and when the number of times of loss C is "5" (step A40: Yes), executes the rotation speed changing process. (Step A42).

Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the combination of symbols on the activated line when all reels are stopped is a winning symbol (step A66), and determines that it is a winning symbol (step A66: Yes). ), Referring to the payout number table recorded in the ROM 32, the payout device 40 is instructed to pay out medals of the payout number corresponding to the winning symbol (step A70), and the rotation speed of each reel is returned to the normal rotation. (Step A72). Also, CPU3
If 0 is not a winning symbol (step A66: N
o), "1" is added to the number of losing times C (step A6).
8) Wait until the next medal is inserted (step A1)
2). The CPU 30 executes the above-mentioned control and processing according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 32.

[Effects of First Embodiment] (1) As described above, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment
If 0 is used, the rotation speed of each reel can be changed to a slow rotation speed for each reel by the player's operation when the number of loss times C becomes “5”. However, it is possible to determine the moving symbol, and it is possible to increase the probability of stopping the targeted symbol. Moreover, since each reel can be individually changed to a slow moving speed, each reel can be stopped in a player's favorite order. Therefore, it is possible to realize a slot machine capable of preventing unfairness between a skilled person and another person. (2) Also, if the number of loses becomes "5", the rotation speed of each reel is slowed down as described above, and it is easy to stop the winning symbol. Therefore, the period in which the winning symbol does not stop continues for a long time. You can enjoy the game with peace of mind without worrying about how long the winning symbol will not stop.

(3) Further, when the number of times of loss C reaches "5", the LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a blink, so that the number of times of loss C is "5" for the player and the amusement store.
You can know that became. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without anxiety as to whether or not the number of losing times C has become "5". (4) Further, since the stop button has both the function of instructing to slow down the rotation speed of the reel and the function of instructing to stop the rotation of the reel, a dedicated button for slowing down the rotation speed of the reel is provided. Since the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the case of providing them separately, the slot machine 10
Manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, it is easier for a player to operate a stop button that he / she is accustomed to by stopping than to operate an unfamiliar button. (5) Further, when the winning symbol is stopped, the rotation speed of each reel returns to the normal rotation until the number of times of losing C becomes "5", so that a variety of games can be enjoyed. it can. In addition, a person other than a skilled person can practice stopping the targeted symbol in a state where the rotation speed of each reel is increased.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 9 shows CP
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control which U30 performs. The slot machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that the control executed by the CPU 30 shown in FIG. 9 is different, and therefore the description of the same parts will be omitted. The CPU 30 resets the total inserted number D indicating the total number of medals inserted by the player until the winning symbol stops (step B10), and determines whether or not medals have been inserted (step B12). If it is determined that a medal has been inserted (step B12: Yes), the number D1 of inserted medals is counted based on the detection signal from the medal sensor 18a (step B14). Subsequently, the CPU 30 causes the number of inserted sheets D1 counted in B14.
And the total number of input sheets D are added to calculate the number, and RAM3
The total inserted number D stored in 1 is updated to the calculated new total number D (step B16). At this stage, since the total number of inserted sheets D stored in the RAM 31 is “0”, the number of inserted sheets D1 counted in step B14 is stored in the RAM as the total number of inserted sheets D.
31 is temporarily stored.

Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the starting lever 25 has been operated (step B18), and if it is determined that the starting lever 25 has been operated (step B18: Yes), the one obtained by the sampling circuit 34 from the random number generator 33 is determined. The random number is taken (step B20), and the taken random number is RO
It is determined whether or not the hit random number stored in M32 is the same value (step B22). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the hit number is not a random number (step B22: No),
It is determined whether the total number D of inserted sheets is 15 or more (step B24). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the total number of inserted sheets D is not 15 or more (step B24:
No), the normal stop processing is executed (step B26).
When the CPU 30 determines that the total number D of inserted sheets is 15 or more (step B24: Yes), the CPU 30 executes the rotation speed changing process (step B32). Also, CPU3
When 0 is determined to be the same value as the hit random number (step B22: Yes), the reel stop assist process is executed (step B28), and it is determined whether the total number D of inserted sheets is 15 or more (step B30). When it is determined that the number is 15 or more (step B30: Yes), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step B32). Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the combination of symbols on the activated line when all the reels are stopped is a winning symbol (step B66), and if it is determined to be a winning symbol (step B66: Yes),
The payout number table recorded in the ROM 32 is referred to, and a payout command of payout medals corresponding to the winning symbol is issued to the payout device 40 (step B68) to return the rotation speed of each reel to the normal rotation ( Step B7
0). When the winning symbol is not the winning symbol (step B66: No), the CPU 30 waits until the next medal is inserted (step B12).

[Effects of Second Embodiment] As described above, if the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment is used, the player can insert the total number D of medals inserted by himself until the winning symbol stops. If the number is 15 or more, you can slow down the rotation speed of the reel by your own operation, so you do not have to worry that the winning symbol will not stop no matter how many medals you put in, You can enjoy the game with confidence.

<Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 10
It is a flow chart which shows a flow of control which CPU30 performs. The slot machine of this embodiment has a CPU 30.
10 has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that the control shown in FIG. The CPU 30 resets the number of loses C (step C10), resets the total number of inserted coins D (step C12), and determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step C14). If it is determined that a medal has been inserted (step C14: Yes), the number D1 of inserted medals is counted based on the detection signal from the medal sensor 18a (step C16). Then CP
The U30 calculates the number obtained by adding the inserted number D1 counted at C16 and the total inserted number D, and updates the total inserted number D stored in the RAM 31 to the calculated number (step C18). At this stage, RAM
Since the total number of inserted sheets D stored in 31 is "0", the number of inserted sheets D1 counted in step B14 is temporarily stored in the RAM 31 as the total number of inserted sheets D1.

Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the starting lever 25 has been operated (step C20), and when it determines that the starting lever 25 has been operated (step C20: Yes), the sampling circuit 34 obtains one of the values obtained from the random number generator 33. A random number is fetched (step C22), and the fetched random number is RO
It is determined whether or not the hit random number stored in M32 is the same value (step C24). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the hit number is not a random number (step C24: No),
It is determined whether or not the number of losing times C is "5" (step C26), and when it is determined that the number of losing times C is "5" (step C26: Yes), whether the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more. It is determined (step C28). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the total number D of inserted sheets is not 15 or more (step C28: No), the CPU 30 executes the normal stop process (step C30). Further, the CPU 30
When it is determined that the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more (step C28: Yes), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step C38).

When the CPU 30 determines that the hit random number is the same value (step C24: Yes), it executes the reel stop assist process (step C32) and determines whether the number of times of loss C is "5". Judge (Step C3
4) If it is determined that the number of loss times C is "5" (step C34: Yes), it is determined whether or not the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more (step C36), and if it is determined that it is 15 or more (step C36). : Yes), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step C38). Subsequently, the CPU 30
It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols on the activated line when all the reels are stopped is a winning symbol (step C40), and it is determined to be a winning symbol (step C40: Ye).
s), referring to the payout number table recorded in the ROM 32, the payout device 40 is instructed to pay out medals of the payout number corresponding to the winning symbol (step C44), and the rotation speed of each reel is set to the normal rotation. Restore (Step C
46). If the winning symbol is not a winning symbol (step C40: No), the CPU 30 adds "1" to the number of losing times C (step C42) and waits until the next medal is inserted (step C14).

[Effects of the Third Embodiment] As described above, if the slot machine 10 of the third embodiment is used, the player can set the number of losing times C to "5" and stop the winning symbol. If the total number D of inserted medals by 15 becomes 15 or more, the rotation speed of the reel can be slowed down by the operation of the player itself.
In addition, it is possible to enjoy the game with peace of mind without being worried that the winning symbol may not stop no matter how many medals are inserted.

<Fourth Embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of control executed by the CPU 30, and FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a rotation speed changing process executed in D42 of FIG. The slot machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that the control executed by the CPU 30 shown in FIG. 11 is different.
The description of the same parts is omitted. The CPU 30 resets the number of losing times C (step D10 in FIG. 11) and determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step D12). If it is determined that a medal has been inserted (step D
12: Yes), it is determined whether or not the starting lever 25 has been operated (step D14), and when it is determined that it has been operated (step D14: Yes), the sampling circuit 34 takes in one random number acquired from the random number generator 33. (Step D16), it is determined whether or not the fetched random number has the same value as the hit random number stored in the ROM 32 (step D18). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the hit number is not a random number (step D18: No), it determines whether or not the loss number C is 5 or more (step D20), and determines that the loss number C is not 5 or more. (Step D2
0: No), normal stop processing is executed (step D2
2) If it is determined that the number of losing times C is 5 or more (step 20: Yes), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step D42).

(Rotation Speed Change Processing) The CPU 30 resets the number of stopped reels y (step D44 in FIG. 12),
The LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a of the all stop button are made to blink (step D46). Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not any of the stop buttons has been pressed to turn it on (step D48), and determines that it has turned on (step D4).
8: Yes), it is determined whether the ON flag is set (step D50). Here, the CPU 30
When it is determined that the ON flag is not set (step D50: No), it is determined whether or not the number of loss times C is 5 or more and less than 10 (step D52), and the number of loss times C is 5 or more and less than 10 or less. If (Step D5
(2: Yes), the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button determined to be ON in D48 is changed to the first speed (step D54). Here, the rotation speed of the reel gradually decreases in the order of the first speed, the second speed, and the third speed.

Further, when the number of loss times C is not less than 5 and less than 10 (step D52: N).
o), it is determined whether or not the number of times of loss C is 10 or more and less than 15 (step D56), and the number of times of loss C is 10 or more and 1 or more.
If it is less than 5 (step D56: Yes), D4
The rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button determined to be ON in 8 is changed to the second speed (step D58). When the number of losing times C is not less than 10 and less than 15 (step D56: No), the CPU 30 determines whether the number of losing times C is 15 or more (step D6).
0) If the number of loss times C is 15 or more (step D60: Yes), the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button determined to be ON in D48 is changed to the third speed (step D62). When the CPU 30 changes the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stopped stop button to any one of the first speed to the third speed, the CPU 30
The N flag is set (step D64), and it is determined whether the number of stopped reels y is "3" (step D7).
4). Further, when the CPU 30 determines that the ON flag is set, that is, determines that the stop button for stopping the reel whose rotation speed has decreased is ON (step D50: Yes), the L of the stopped stop button is ON.
The ED is turned off (step D66), and the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped (step D68).
Subsequently, the CPU 30 adds "1" to the number y of stopped reels (step D70), and resets the ON flag of the stop button that stopped the reels (step D72). After that, the CPU 30 sets the rotation speeds of the reels corresponding to the second and third stop buttons pressed and stops the reels whose rotation speed has decreased, similar to the processing when the first stop button is pressed. And the stop reel number y is "3"
If it is determined to be (step D74: Yes), the current rotation speed changing process ends.

When the CPU 30 determines that the random number acquired in D16 is a hit random number (step D18: Yes in FIG. 11), it performs reel stop assist processing (step D38), and the number C of times of loss is "5" or more. (Step D40), and if it is determined that the number of times of loss C is “5” or more (step D40: Ye
s), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step D4).
2). Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the combination of symbols on the activated line when all reels are stopped is a winning symbol (step D76), and when determining that the symbol is a winning symbol (step D76: Yes), the winning symbol is determined. A payout command for payouts of medals corresponding to the symbol is issued to the payout device 40 (step D80), and the rotation speed of each reel is returned to normal rotation (step D82). Further, the CPU 30
If it is not a winning symbol (step D76: No), "1" is added to the number of losing times C (step D78), and the process waits until the next medal is inserted (step D12). It should be noted that it is up to the player to wait until the number of losing times C reaches, and the player can match his skill.

[Effects of Fourth Embodiment] As described above, by using the slot machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to reduce the moving speed of the reel in accordance with the number C of times of loss. The moving speed of the reel can be slowed down according to the skill of the player. Therefore, a player of any skill can enjoy the game fairly and enjoyably.

<Fifth Embodiment> Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 13
It is a flow chart which shows a flow of rotation speed change processing which CPU30 performs. The slot machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the fourth embodiment except that the rotation speed changing process of FIG. 13 executed by the CPU 30 is different, and therefore the description of the same parts will be omitted. The CPU 30 is shown in FIG.
Perform steps B10 to B32 shown in
If it is determined in 24 or B30 that the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more, the rotation speed changing process is executed (step B32). Then, the CPU 30 resets the number y of stopped reels (step B34 in FIG. 13), and causes the LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a of all stop buttons to blink (step B36). Subsequently, the CPU 30 determines whether or not any of the stop buttons has been pressed to turn it on (step B3
8) If it is determined that it is turned on (step B38: Ye
s), it is determined whether the ON flag is set (step B40). Here, if the CPU 30 determines that the ON flag is not set (step B4)
0: No), it is determined whether the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more and less than 30 (step B42). If the total number of inserted sheets D is 15 or more and less than 30 (step B)
42: Yes), and the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button determined to be ON in B38 is changed to the first speed (step B44). Here, the rotation speed of the reel gradually decreases in the order of the first speed, the second speed, and the third speed.

Further, the CPU 30 determines that the total number of inserted sheets D is 1
When it is not less than 5 and less than 30, (step B42:
No), it is determined whether or not the total number of inserted sheets D is 30 or more and less than 45 (step B46), and the total number of inserted sheets D is 30.
If it is equal to or more than 45 (step B46: Ye
s), the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button determined to be ON in B38 is changed to the second speed (step B4).
8). If the total number D of inserted sheets is not more than 30 and less than 45 (step B46: N).
o), it is determined whether the total number of inserted sheets D is 45 or more (step B50), and if the total number of inserted sheets D is 45 or more (step B50: Yes), the stop button determined to be ON in B38 The rotation speed of the reel corresponding to
Change to speed (step B52). And CPU30
When the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the stop button turned ON is changed to any of the first speed to the third speed,
Set the ON flag of the corresponding reel (step B5
4) It is determined whether or not the number y of stopped reels is "3" (step B64). Here, when the CPU 30 determines that the number of stopped reels y is not "3" (step B6).
4: No), it is determined whether or not the stop button is turned on (step B38), and when it is determined that the stop button is turned on (step B38: Yes), the ON flag is set for the turned on stop button. If it is determined that the ON flag is set, that is, if the stop button for stopping the reel whose rotation speed has decreased is turned on (step B40).
40: Yes), the LED of the stop button which has been turned on is turned off (step B56), and the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped (step B58). Then CPU
30 adds "1" to the number y of stopped reels (step B
60), reset the ON flag of the stop button that stopped the reel (step B62). After that, CPU3
0 indicates the setting of the rotation speed of the reel corresponding to the second and third stop buttons pressed and the stop of the reel whose rotation speed has decreased, similar to the processing when the first stop button is pressed. If it is determined that the number of stopped reels y is “3” (step B64: Yes), the current rotation speed changing process is ended.

[Effects of the Fifth Embodiment] As described above, by using the slot machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, it is possible to reduce the moving speed of the reels in accordance with the total number D of inserted coins. . Therefore, as the number of inserted medals increases, the probability of stopping the winning symbol increases,
You can enjoy the game with peace of mind without worrying about whether you can stop the winning symbol.

<Sixth Embodiment> Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 14
It is a flow chart which shows a flow of control which CPU30 performs. The slot machine of this embodiment has a CPU 30.
14 has the same configuration and functions as those in the first embodiment except that the control in FIG. In the following description, the hit random number is divided into a small hit random number and a big hit random number, the case where the small hit random number is drawn in the lottery is the small hit, and the case where the big hit random number is drawn is the big hit. CP
U30 resets the number of losing times C (step E1
0), it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step E12). Here, if it is determined that a medal has been inserted (step E12: Yes), it is determined whether or not the starting lever 25 has been operated (step E14), and if it is determined that it has been operated (step E14: Yes), the sampling circuit 34 Fetches one random number obtained from the random number generator 33 (step E16), and the fetched random number is stored in the ROM.
It is determined whether or not it is the same value as the small hit random number stored in 32 (step E18). Here, if the CPU 30 determines that the value is not the same as the small hit random number (step E1).
8: No), it is determined whether or not the fetched random number has the same value as the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 32 (step E20).

Here, when the CPU 30 determines that it is not the same value as the big hit random number (step E20: No), it executes the normal stop processing (step E24) and determines that it is the same value as the big hit random number (step E20). : Ye
s), it is determined whether or not the number of losing times C is "5" (step E22), and when it is determined that the number of losing times C is "5" (step E22: Yes), the rotation speed changing process is executed (step E22: Yes). Step E26). Subsequently, the CPU 30 executes reel stop assist processing (step E28).
Then, the CPU 30 determines whether or not the combination of symbols on the activated line when all the reels are stopped is a winning symbol (step E30), and if it is determined to be a winning symbol (step E30: Yes), the ROM 32. Referring to the payout number table recorded in, the payout command of the payout number of medals corresponding to the winning symbol is issued to the payout device 40 (step E32), and the rotation speed of each reel is returned to the normal rotation (step E32). E34). If the winning symbol is not the winning symbol (step E30: No), the CPU 30 adds "1" to the number of times of losing C (step E36), and waits until the next medal is inserted (step E12).

[Effects of the Sixth Embodiment] As described above, if the slot machine 10 of the sixth embodiment is used, whether the number of times of loss C is "5" only when a big hit random number is drawn during the lottery. Whether or not it is determined whether or not the number of losing times C is "5" can reduce the rotation speed of each reel. In other words, it is difficult to finally hit the big hit, and the winning symbol cannot be stopped even if the winning symbol is changed to a game state that is advantageous for the player who tends to stop.
The excitement of hitting the big hit will be halved, and the game after that will not be interesting, but if the hit symbol does not stop 5 times before hitting the big hit, the rotation speed of each reel can be slowed down. Therefore, the probability of stopping the target symbol is increased, so that the player can enjoy the game.

<Other Embodiments> (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the numerical values such as the number of times of loss and the total number of inserted sheets, which are the criteria for the CPU 30 to execute the rotation speed changing process or the normal stop process, are as follows. The numerical values described in each of the above embodiments are not limited to the numerical values, and can be changed. Further, the range and the type of range of the number of times of loss C, which became the reference for determining the rotation speed of the reel in the fourth embodiment, are not limited to the numerical values described in the fourth embodiment, and can be changed. Further, the range of the total number of inserted sheets D and the type of the range, which are the criteria for determining the rotation speed of the reel in the fifth embodiment, are not limited to the numerical values described in the fifth embodiment, and may be changed. . (2) When all of the five effective lines 15 to 17 are effective, if the winning symbols are not aligned in any of the effective lines, the number of times of losing can be counted once. In addition, when all of the three effective lines are effective, if the winning symbols are not aligned in any of the effective lines, the number of times of losing can be counted once. If the set number or combination of the effective lines of the slot machine is different from that of the above-described embodiment, the condition for counting the number of times of loss can be determined corresponding to the set number or combination. (3) Also, the number of times a predetermined winning symbol with a large number of payouts has not stopped can be counted as the number of times of losing.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the rotation speed of each reel is slowed when the number of loses when a random number is not hit during the lottery reaches a predetermined number has been described. It is also possible to control so that the rotation speed of each reel is slowed down when the number of loses without drawing a random number reaches a predetermined number. In addition, when performing this control, after finishing the game of jackpot, for a predetermined period,
The rotation speed of each reel can be changed to a higher speed than the normal rotation. For example, as shown in FIG.
The rotation speed of each reel can be changed at a high speed by changing the cycle of the reel drive pulse supplied to each step motor drive circuit to T which is half the cycle 2T in the case of normal rotation. The process executed by the CPU 30 for returning to the high speed rotation in this case functions as the speed increasing means. (5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the LED built in each stop button is blinked in order to notify that the condition for slowing down the rotation speed of each reel has been described, but it is provided separately. LED lights, blinks, LCD
By displaying symbols and messages,
It is also possible to notify that the above conditions are satisfied. (6) In each of the above-described embodiments, an image display device that displays a moving symbol using a reel has been described as an example.
It is also possible to display a moving pattern using a liquid crystal display device, a CRT display device, a dot matrix, a plasma display, or the like. (7) The present invention can also be applied to a pachi-lot that uses game balls instead of medals, or a pachinko machine.

[Correspondence between each claim and the embodiment] The design corresponds to the image described in claim 1, and the display windows 12, 13,
14, reels 12a, 13a, 14a, step motors 12c, 13c, 14c and motor drive circuit 12b,
13b and 14b correspond to the image display device. Further, the starting lever 25 corresponds to the starting means, and the stop buttons 22, 2
3, 24 correspond to the stopping means. Further, the winning symbol corresponds to a predetermined image, and the medal paid out when the winning symbols are aligned on the activated line corresponds to a predetermined profit. Furthermore, the condition that the number of losing times C or the total number of inserted sheets D becomes a reference value for slowing down the rotation speed of each reel is
It corresponds to a predetermined condition. Further, the random number generator 33 and the sampling circuit 34 correspond to the lottery means described in claim 5, and the case where the determination result in E20 of FIG. 14 is Yes corresponds to the lottery result described in claim 5. Further, the LEDs 22a, 23a, 24a correspond to the notifying means described in claim 8.

Then, A2 of FIG. 6 executed by the CPU 30
0, A40, A42 and A48-A54 of FIG. 8 and D20, D40, D42 of FIG. 11 and D48- of FIG.
D64 and B38 to B54 in FIG. 13 function as the changing unit according to claim 1. Further, A20 and A40 in FIG. 6 function as the predetermined condition described in claim 2, B24 and B30 in FIG. 9 function as the predetermined condition described in claim 3, and C26, C28 in FIG. C34
And C36 function as the predetermined condition according to claim 4. Furthermore, A16 and A18 of FIG. 6, which are executed by the CPU 30, B20 and B22 of FIG. 9, C22 and C24 of FIG. 10, and D16 and D18 of FIG. 11 function as the lottery means according to claim 5. . Further, D48 to D64 in FIG. 12 function as the changing means described in claim 6, and B38 to B54 in FIG. 13 function as the changing means described in claim 7. Furthermore, in FIG.
72, B70 in FIG. 9, C46 in FIG. 10, D82 in FIG.
And E34 of FIG. 14 functions as the speed increasing means according to claim 10. 6 executed by the CPU 30.
~ Of the flowcharts shown in Fig. 14, the flowcharts executed in the respective embodiments are respectively defined by Claim 1.
A ROM 32 corresponding to the computer program according to claim 1 and having the computer program recorded therein is provided.
It corresponds to the recording medium described in 2.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

2 is an explanatory view showing symbols displayed on three reels provided in the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning symbol combination and a payout number.

4 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, a main electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a clock signal and a motor drive signal.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of control executed by CPU 30.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of normal stop processing executed by the CPU 30 at A22 in FIG.

8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a rotation speed changing process executed by the CPU 30 in A42 of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control flow executed by a CPU 30 in the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow executed by a CPU 30 in the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control flow executed by a CPU 30 in the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a rotation speed changing process executed by the CPU 30 in D42 of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of a rotation speed changing process executed by the CPU 30 in the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of control executed by the CPU 30 in the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a front explanatory diagram of a conventional slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machines (gaming machines) 12-14 Display window 12a-14a reel 18 medal slot 22-24 Stop button 25 Starting lever 30 CPU

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. An image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, a starting means for starting the movement of the image by a player's operation, and an image for which the movement is started by the starting means. In a gaming machine, which is provided with a stopping means for stopping each of the display areas by a human operation, and gives a predetermined profit to the player when a predetermined image is stopped in each of the display areas by the stopping means. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the moving speed of the image displayed in each of the display areas is individually changed to a slow moving speed by the operation of the player, and the changing means is provided. Machine. 2. The predetermined condition is that after the movement of the image is started by the starting means,
When it is set that the image is stopped in each of the display areas by the stopping means once, the condition is that the period in which the predetermined image is not stopped in each of the display areas exceeds a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The starting means enables the movement of the image by the operation of the player when a game medium is detected, and the predetermined condition is that the predetermined image is in each of the display areas. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the condition is that the number of detected game media exceeds a predetermined number in a period in which the game machine is not stopped. 4. The predetermined condition is that after the movement of the image is started by the start unit,
When the image is stopped in each of the display areas by the stop means once, the period in which the predetermined image is not stopped in each of the display areas exceeds a predetermined number of times, and the predetermined image is The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the condition is that the number of the detected game media exceeds a predetermined number during a period in which the game is not stopped in the display area. 5. A lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player in which the predetermined image is easily stopped when the player operates the starting means. In order to satisfy the predetermined condition, a condition that the lottery result by the lottery means is a lottery result that the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player is added. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the changing unit can reduce the moving speed in correspondence with the predetermined number of times. . 7. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the changing unit can reduce the moving speed in correspondence with the predetermined number. . 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an informing unit for informing that the predetermined condition has been established. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the changing unit functions by operating the stopping unit. 10. A speed increasing means for increasing the moving speed of the image above the moving speed when the predetermined image is stopped for a predetermined period thereafter when the predetermined image is stopped in each display area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: 11. An image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, starting means for starting the movement of the image by a player's operation, and an image for which the movement is started by the starting means. Stop means for stopping each display area by a player's operation, and the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the moving speed is individually slowed by the player's operation. A computer program for causing a computer to function as a gaming machine which gives a player a predetermined profit when a predetermined image is stopped in each of the display areas by the stop unit. A computer program including :. 12. An image display device having a plurality of display areas for displaying a plurality of moving images, starting means for starting the movement of the images by a player's operation, and an image for which the movement has been started by the starting means. Stop means for stopping each display area by a player's operation, and the moving speed of the image displayed in each display area when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the moving speed is individually slowed by the player's operation. A computer program for causing a computer to function as a gaming machine which gives a player a predetermined profit when a predetermined image is stopped in each of the display areas by the stop unit. A recording medium on which a computer program including: is recorded.