JP2005312482A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a drop in the operation rate while securing the control of the gambling spirit. <P>SOLUTION: The winning occurs according to the display modes of the symbols derived on a variable display device made up of three reels of left, central and right. When a stop button is operated until the reel stop timer counts the given time after the establishment of the prescribed conditions while the reels are already started to turn, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. If during the CT, the winning of the minor role with no win flag set is made possible while the maximum delay time up to the stoppage of the left reel is reduced to 75 ms from 190 ms. When the reel stop timer counts the given time, the automatic stop mode is set to carry out the stop control processing for the reels still turning. At this point, even during the CT, the game is considered as in the normal game state and under the supposition that the win flag of any role is not set, the symbols making up none of the display mode of any role are selected within the maximum delay time of 190 ms to stop the rotation of the reels sequentially. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to stop control of variable information identification display on each variable display unit when a variable stop condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel starts to rotate when a player operates a start lever. When the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  In order for a winning of each combination determined for each slot machine to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). (However, other conditions may be added). In other words, the occurrence of winning in the slot machine is determined by at least an element that depends on the chance of setting the winning flag and an element that is not affected by the chance of operating the stop button at a timing at which the display mode of the combination can be derived. It will be.

  In addition, in some slot machines, the maximum delay time from the stop button operation timing to the stop for at least one reel is shortened, and only the medal is paid out when the winning flag of any combination is not set Some have a gaming state called CT (Challenge Time) that allows a small role to be awarded. In the CT gaming state, the occurrence of a prize is determined by an element that is hardly influenced by the chance nature of the player's skill.

  By the way, even if the rotation of each reel constituting the variable display device is stopped by the operation of the stop button by the player, the player is playing a game if the reel is kept rotating from the start lever operation. However, it is not possible to obtain a substantially sufficient operation rate. Therefore, when the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied after the reel starts to rotate reaches a predetermined time, the stop button is not operated for the reel that is still in the rotated state. Is considered to have been operated, and its rotation is automatically stopped. The automatic stop control in CT is basically the same (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP-A-11-299964 (see FIG. 8) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-204882 (see FIG. 25)

  However, in the conventional slot machine, forcibly stopping the rotation of the reels with the passage of time is regarded as the operation of the stop button, so the timing when the predetermined time has passed is the display mode of the small role. If the timing can be derived, a winning may occur even if the player does not operate the stop button by himself during CT. This was not a preferable state for the purpose of ensuring the suppression of shooting characteristics by suppressing the occurrence of a prize due to chance by a player's technical intervention. In particular, CT that attempts to make players actively engage in technical intervention has been against the purpose.

  On the other hand, if the rotation of the reel is not stopped unless the player operates the stop button, the purpose of securing the shooting property can be achieved. However, in this case, unless one of the stop buttons is operated, the reel continues to rotate and one game does not end. Therefore, the time required for one game may become very long. This makes it impossible to operate the slot machine at a sufficient operating rate in the amusement store.

  An object of this invention is to provide the slot machine which can prevent the fall of an operation rate, ensuring the suppression of a shot property.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified in a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are changed. One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) to be displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device. In the slot machine that
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-determining means (step S3) for determining whether or not to allow and setting decision information (winning flag) according to the decision result;
Fluctuation start control means (step S4) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined fluctuation start condition (operation of the start lever 11) is established;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
Stop operation detection means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Clocking means (CPU 111, 121) for measuring the time elapsed since the timing start condition that can be satisfied at least after the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, Fluctuation stop control means (step S5) for stopping the fluctuation display of the identification information in the variable display section where the fluctuation stop condition is satisfied;
A gaming state in which a gaming state is transitioned from a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) to a special gaming state (CT) in which control for stopping display of variation in identification information is different from the normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established Control means (step S6),
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is The identification information is selected from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds) in the established variable display section according to the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived. Normal operation control means (steps S208 and S209) for stopping the fluctuation display,
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds) shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display portions (reel 3L). Select identification information from which a winning display result other than the small part display result is not derived on the condition that determination information indicating that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted is not set, and derive the selected identification information Special operation control means (steps S211 to S235) for stopping the variable display;
Whether the gaming state control means controls the normal gaming state or the special game when the identification information is variably displayed in all of the plurality of variable display portions when the timing means times a predetermined time. Identification information that does not constitute the winning display result, regardless of the setting of the decision information, out of the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in each variable display section regardless of whether the state is controlled. And time stop control means (steps S237 to S239) for deriving the selected identification information and stopping the variable display.

  In the slot machine according to the first aspect, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the normal gaming state, it can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time. The identification information selected from the various identification information according to the setting of the decision information is derived. That is, a technical intervention of the player operating the stop operation means works to derive the display result.

  Further, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the special gaming state, the winning display result is in the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time. On the condition that the decision information indicating that the derivation is permitted is not set, the identification information from which the winning display result other than the small combination display result is not derived is selected. That is, since the small role display result can be derived even if the decision information is not set, the technical intervention of the player is strengthened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning display result from being derived only by the contingency factor and to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance.

  On the other hand, even if the stop operation means is not operated by the player, the variable display on all the variable display sections is stopped if the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. For this reason, it is possible to limit the time required for one game, and it is possible to prevent a substantial decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. In addition, when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the measurement of a predetermined time, the decision information is set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the normal game state or the special game state. Regardless, since the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result is selected and derived, the winning display result is not derived only by the contingency element, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting ability.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified in a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are changed. One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) to be displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device. In the slot machine that
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-determining means (step S3) for determining whether or not to allow and setting decision information (winning flag) according to the decision result;
Fluctuation start control means (step S4) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined fluctuation start condition (operation of the start lever 11) is established;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
Stop operation detection means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Clocking means (CPU 111, 121) for measuring the time elapsed since the timing start condition that can be satisfied at least after the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, Fluctuation stop control means (step S5) for stopping the fluctuation display of the identification information in the variable display section where the fluctuation stop condition is satisfied;
A gaming state in which a gaming state is transitioned from a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) to a special gaming state (CT) in which control for stopping display of variation in identification information is different from the normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established Control means (step S6),
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is The identification information is selected from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds) in the established variable display section according to the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived. Normal operation control means (steps S208 and S209) for stopping the fluctuation display,
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds) shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display portions (reel 3L). Select identification information from which a winning display result other than the small part display result is not derived on the condition that determination information indicating that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted is not set, and derive the selected identification information Special operation control means (steps S211 to S235) for stopping the variable display;
Whether the gaming state control means controls the normal gaming state or the special game when the identification information is variably displayed in all of the plurality of variable display portions when the timing means times a predetermined time. Regardless of whether or not the state is controlled, each variable display unit selects identification information constituting a predetermined display result (specific loss eye) other than the winning display result, and derives the selected identification information. And time stop control means (step S261) for stopping the fluctuation display.

  In the slot machine according to the second aspect, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the normal gaming state, it can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time. The identification information selected from the various identification information according to the setting of the decision information is derived. That is, a technical intervention of the player operating the stop operation means works to derive the display result.

  Further, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the special gaming state, the winning display result is in the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time. On the condition that the decision information indicating that the derivation is permitted is not set, the identification information from which the winning display result other than the small combination display result is not derived is selected. That is, since the small role display result can be derived even if the decision information is not set, the technical intervention of the player is strengthened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning display result from being derived only by the contingency factor and to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance.

  On the other hand, even if the stop operation means is not operated by the player, the variable display on all the variable display sections is stopped if the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. For this reason, it is possible to limit the time required for one game, and it is possible to prevent a substantial decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. In addition, when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the timing of a predetermined time, regardless of whether the game is controlled in the normal game state or the special game state, other than the winning display result Since the identification information constituting the predetermined display result determined in advance is selected and derived, the winning display result is not derived only by the contingency element, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting ability. In addition, since the identification information constituting the predetermined display result can be selected by a certain control, the control becomes easy.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified in a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are changed. One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) to be displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device. In the slot machine that
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-determining means (step S3) for determining whether or not to allow and setting decision information (winning flag) according to the decision result;
Fluctuation start control means (step S4) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined fluctuation start condition (operation of the start lever 11) is established;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
Stop operation detection means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Clocking means (CPU 111, 121) for measuring the time elapsed since the timing start condition that can be satisfied at least after the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, Fluctuation stop control means (step S5) for stopping the fluctuation display of the identification information in the variable display section where the fluctuation stop condition is satisfied;
A gaming state in which a gaming state is transitioned from a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) to a special gaming state (CT) in which control for stopping display of variation in identification information is different from the normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established Control means (step S6),
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is The identification information is selected from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds) in the established variable display section according to the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived. Normal operation control means (steps S208 and S209) for stopping the fluctuation display,
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds) shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display portions (reel 3L). Select identification information from which a winning display result other than the small part display result is not derived on the condition that determination information indicating that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted is not set, and derive the selected identification information Special operation control means (steps S211 to S235) for stopping the variable display;
Based on the fact that when the gaming state control means is controlled to the special gaming state, the time counting means keeps a predetermined time while the identification information is variably displayed on all of the plurality of variable display portions. When it is assumed that the variable stop condition is satisfied, the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds for the reels 3C and 3R) determined corresponding to each variable display section or the second maximum delay time ( Determining means (steps S504 and S505) for determining whether or not the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable when the identification information that can be derived within a range of 75 milliseconds for the reel 3L is selected;
When it is determined by the determining means that the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable, the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided at the timing at which the variable stop condition is established based on the timing of the timing means. Fluctuation stop change control means (steps S509 to S511) for changing to timing,
When the variable stop condition is satisfied in all of the plurality of variable display units based on the time measured by the time measuring means, the first maximum delay time (reel 3C, 3R) determined for each variable display unit. Discriminating among the identification information derivable within the range of the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds for the reel 3L) regardless of the setting of the decision information, Time stop control means (steps S237 to S239) for selecting information, deriving the selected identification information, and stopping the variable display is provided.

  In the slot machine according to the third aspect, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the normal gaming state, it can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time. The identification information selected from the various identification information according to the setting of the decision information is derived. That is, a technical intervention of the player operating the stop operation means works to derive the display result.

  Further, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the special gaming state, the winning display result is in the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time. On the condition that the decision information indicating that the derivation is permitted is not set, the identification information from which the winning display result other than the small combination display result is not derived is selected. That is, since the small role display result can be derived even if the decision information is not set, the technical intervention of the player is strengthened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning display result from being derived only by the contingency factor and to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance.

  On the other hand, even if the stop operation means is not operated by the player, the variable display on all the variable display sections is stopped if the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. For this reason, it is possible to limit the time required for one game, and it is possible to prevent a substantial decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine.

  In addition, it is determined whether the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the measurement of the predetermined time. When the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable, Identification information that does not constitute a winning display result within a range of the first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time for each variable display unit by delaying the timing for establishing the variation condition until the timing at which the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided. Will be selected. In this way, when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the timing of the predetermined time, the setting of the decision information is performed regardless of whether the game state is controlled to the normal game state or the special game state. Regardless of this, since the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result is selected and derived, the winning display result is not derived only by the contingency element, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting ability.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified in a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are changed. One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) to be displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device. In the slot machine that
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-determining means (step S3) for determining whether or not to allow and setting decision information (winning flag) according to the decision result;
Fluctuation start control means (step S4) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined fluctuation start condition (operation of the start lever 11) is established;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
Stop operation detection means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Clocking means (CPU 111, 121) for measuring the time elapsed since the timing start condition that can be satisfied at least after the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, Fluctuation stop control means (step S5) for stopping the fluctuation display of the identification information in the variable display section where the fluctuation stop condition is satisfied;
A gaming state in which a gaming state is transitioned from a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) to a special gaming state (CT) in which control for stopping display of variation in identification information is different from the normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established Control means (step S6),
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is The identification information is selected from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds) in the established variable display section according to the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived. Normal operation control means (steps S208 and S209) for stopping the fluctuation display,
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds) shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display portions (reel 3L). Select identification information from which a winning display result other than the small part display result is not derived on the condition that determination information indicating that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted is not set, and derive the selected identification information Special operation control means (steps S211 to S235) for stopping the variable display;
Based on the fact that when the gaming state control means is controlled to the special gaming state, the time counting means keeps a predetermined time while the identification information is variably displayed on all of the plurality of variable display portions. When it is assumed that the variable stop condition is satisfied, the first maximum delay time (reel) determined for each variable display unit in accordance with a predetermined stop order determined corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable stop condition. If the identification information that can be derived within the range of 190 milliseconds for 3C and 3R) or the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds for reel 3L) is selected, is the derivation of the winning display result inevitable? Determining means for determining whether or not (steps S504 to S505);
When the determination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided, the predetermined stopping order is determined, and the determining means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable. A stop order determining means (steps S505 to S508) for determining a stop order that can avoid the derivation of the winning display result sometimes different from the predetermined stop order;
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, the first display unit is determined corresponding to each variable display unit according to the stop order determined by the stop order determining means. Of the identification information derivable within the range of the maximum delay time (190 milliseconds for the reels 3C and 3R) or the second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds for the reel 3L), the decision information is set. A time stop control means (steps S236 to S239, S271 to S274) for selecting identification information that does not constitute the winning display result and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display. .

  In the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the normal gaming state, it can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time. The identification information selected from the various identification information according to the setting of the decision information is derived. That is, a technical intervention of the player operating the stop operation means works to derive the display result.

  Further, when the variable display on each variable display unit is stopped based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means in the special gaming state, the winning display result is in the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time. On the condition that the decision information indicating that the derivation is permitted is not set, the identification information from which the winning display result other than the small combination display result is not derived is selected. That is, since the small role display result can be derived even if the decision information is not set, the technical intervention of the player is strengthened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning display result from being derived only by the contingency factor and to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance.

  On the other hand, even if the stop operation means is not operated by the player, the variable display on all the variable display sections is stopped if the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. For this reason, it is possible to limit the time required for one game, and it is possible to prevent a substantial decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine.

  In addition, it is determined whether the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the measurement of the predetermined time. When the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable, It is changed to an avoidable stop order different from the predetermined stop order determined for the plurality of variable display sections, and the winning display result is configured in the range of the first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time for each variable display section. Identification information not to be selected is selected. In this way, when the variable display is stopped for all the variable display units based on the timing of the predetermined time, the setting of the decision information is performed regardless of whether the game state is controlled to the normal game state or the special game state. Regardless of this, since the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result is selected and derived, the winning display result is not derived only by the contingency element, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting ability.

In the slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects,
The fluctuation stop control means is changed based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. Identification information that does not constitute a winning display result together with the identification information derived to the already stopped variable display section in the variable display section where the above variable stop condition is satisfied, provided that the stop condition already exists. Is selected regardless of the setting of the determination information, and the partial identification time non-derivation control means for deriving the selected identification information and stopping the variable display (steps S243 to S247, S250 to S253, S243 ′, S245 ′, S247 ′, S250 ′, S252 ′, S253 ′).

  In this case, if the player does not stop the variable display by operating the stop operation means for all the variable display units before measuring the predetermined time, the winning display result is not derived. Therefore, the player can be further urged to cause the variable display device to derive the display result by operating the stop operation means.

  Further, the fluctuation stop control means is based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time. The first maximum delay time or the second maximum time determined corresponding to the variable display section for which the variable stop condition is satisfied, provided that there is an already stopped variable display section for which the variable stop condition has already been satisfied. A partial stop time derivation control means for selecting identification information according to the setting of the decision information from among the identification information derivable within the range of the delay time, and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display. Steps S281 to S289) may also be provided.

  In this case, if the player has stopped the variable display by operating the stop operation means even with only some of the variable display units until the predetermined time is counted, the other variable display units have the predetermined time. Even when the variable display is stopped based on the timekeeping, the winning display result can be derived depending on the identification information selected according to the decision information. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the winning display result is not derived at all even though the player can be prompted to operate the stop operation means even though the player has the intention of the stop operation. Will be able to.

In the slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects,
The fluctuation stop control means includes
A last stop control unit (steps S203 to S208) for stopping the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit stopped immediately before the last stop among the plurality of variable display units;
One of the winning display results from the identification information derivable within the range of the first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time determined by the pre-final stop control means corresponding to each variable display unit. When the identification information that will lead to the reach display mode that constitutes the part is selected, it is impossible to derive the winning display result when the identification information is derived to the finally stopped variable display part (prohibited) It is possible to further include impossible pattern determination means (step S207) for determining whether or not the eye matches. In this case,
The last pre-stop control means selects an identification pattern avoidance control means for selecting any identification information from among the identification information that does not cause the impossible pattern to be derived when it is determined by the impossible pattern determination means to match the impossible pattern. (Step S208) may be provided.

  In this case, since the impossible pattern does not appear before the variable display portion to be finally stopped, the winning display result is derived even though the conditions for deriving the winning display result are not set. Can be avoided. In addition, since the impossible pattern avoidance control means always performs control not to derive the impossible pattern regardless of the setting of the determination information, the variable display unit that is finally stopped based on the fact that the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time. Even when the variable display is stopped, it is possible to reliably avoid the derivation of the winning display result.

In the slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects,
The variable stop control means counts the predetermined time when there is an already stopped variable display section in which a variable stop condition is established based on the stop operation detection means detecting the operation of the stop operation means. When there are a plurality of variable display sections that satisfy the variable stop condition based on the above, stop order selection means for selecting the order of the variable display sections for stopping the variable display from the plurality of variable display sections (steps S237 to S237) S239, S243 to S247, S251 to S252) may be further provided. In this case,
The stop order selection means has an impossible pattern, which is inevitable to derive the winning display result when deriving identification information to the variable display unit to be finally stopped, before the variable display unit to be finally stopped. It is possible to select the order of the variable display units for stopping the variable display in an order that does not appear in the variable display unit to be stopped.

  In this case, since the impossible pattern does not appear before the variable display portion to be finally stopped, the winning display result is derived even though the conditions for deriving the winning display result are not set. Can be avoided.

The slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects is as follows.
Time notifying means (liquid crystal display 4) for notifying information capable of identifying at least one of the time measured by the time measuring means or the remaining time until the time measured by the time measuring means reaches the predetermined time. , Step S410) may be further provided.

  In this case, since the player can recognize the time until the variable stop condition is satisfied by measuring the predetermined time by the time measuring means, the player can determine the remaining time until the predetermined time elapses. The stop operation means can be operated in consideration of the above.

The slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects is as follows.
When the remaining time until the time measured by the time measuring means reaches the predetermined time becomes a predetermined specific time shorter than the predetermined time, it can be identified that the specific time has been reached Specific time notification means (liquid crystal display 4, step S412) for reporting various information may be further provided.

  In this case, since the player can recognize that the timing at which the variable stop condition is satisfied is approaching by measuring the predetermined time by the time measuring means, the player can wait until the predetermined time elapses. It becomes possible to operate the stop operation means in consideration of the remaining time.

The slot machine according to the first to fourth aspects is as follows.
The stop operation means was not operated when the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result was selected based on the fact that the time measuring means timed a predetermined time, and the selected identification information was derived. Non-stop operation notification means (liquid crystal display, step S406) for notifying that the identification information has been derived based on can be further provided.

  In this case, since the player can be surely recognized that the winning display result is not derived unless the stop operation means is operated, it is possible to cause the variable display device to derive the display result by operating the stop operation means. The player can be further encouraged. Note that even when the identification information is selected according to the decision information by the operation stop control means, if the stop operation means is not operated, the fact that the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result is selected and derived is notified. It is good also as what to do.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, etc. A plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2. In the variable display device 2, a total of five active lines can be set in accordance with the number of bets (1 or 3), ie, three in the upper, middle, and lower tiers and two in diagonal lines. In the reel unit 3, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a reel lamp 3LP that irradiates light from the back surface. And are provided.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 is configured by a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the value of a counter that counts the number of games and winnings in a big bonus and CT described later. The game number display unit 21 may be used to display the value of a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a big bonus, which will be described later.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that each of the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) is lit in correspondence with the active line. The active line in the game is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The active line that won the combination to be described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays various effect images according to the gaming state. Examples of the effects by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 include a remaining time display until a later-described reel stop timer times a predetermined time, and an operation promotion display when the remaining time is less than 10 seconds. Further, there is a warning display when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped by the reel stop timer. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when the insertion medal sensor 44 detects the insertion of a medal when the insertion instruction unit 29 is lit, the number of bets is set. Alternatively, credits are accumulated as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet number from the credit is set. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The fact that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is possible is indicated to the player by turning on the operation effective lamps 63L, 63C, 63R (see FIG. 3) provided therein.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that a big bonus winning or a CT winning, which will be described later, is possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output sound effects at the time of winning a prize, a big bonus, and a CT rush, output an alarm sound at the time of abnormality, and output various sound effects according to the gaming state. .

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 is roughly divided into a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, and an external output board 105. .

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected. However, the power supply board 101 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF, and detection of these switches. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. A random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt function, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit in the slot machine 1. To control. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is constituted by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time the system clock generates a predetermined number of pulses, for example, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. . The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114 and outputs various signals to the external output board 105 via the reel relay board 103. Information (command, signal) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 and the external output board 105 in only one direction, and information (command, signal) is sent from the effect control board 102 and the external output board 105 to the game control board 101. Signal) is not sent.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled. The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103, and the CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3ML via the reel relay board 103. Then, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The CPU 121 also has a timing function similar to the CPU 111. The performance is executed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the buffer circuit 127 and the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full. The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3.

  The external output board 105 outputs various signals input via the reel relay board 103 to an external apparatus such as a test apparatus or a hall management computer. Signals input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103 and output to the outside of the external output board 105 include a CT signal, a big bonus signal, a reel control signal, a stop switch signal, a medal IN signal, There are a medal OUT signal and a winning status signal.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning combination is awarded when the symbols are arranged on any of the active lines set in the variable display device 2 (one line in the middle stage in the JAC game and five lines in the other). In order to win a prize, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and to set the internal winning flag of the combination. Also, medals are paid out in accordance with winning, and the gaming state is changed. Hereinafter, the combination determined as a winning will be described.

  In the normal gaming state, when three “red 7” or “white 7” are arranged on any active line, a big bonus is won and the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a game called a small role game can be performed, and in this small role game, “JAC” is arranged on the active line with a relatively high probability (JACIN winning). When JACIN wins, a regular bonus (JAC game) is provided.

  The regular bonus is ended by winning a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in a game called a JAC game with one bet (for example, “JAC” on the active line: JAC winning). Return. The big bonus ends when the number of paid out medals reaches 360. The RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is provided with a counter for counting the number of regular bonus games and the number of winnings thereof, and the number of medals paid out during the big bonus. When shifting to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. When a JAC game is provided by JACIN, a regular bonus medium flag is also set.

  In the normal gaming state, when three “BARs” are arranged on any of the active lines, a CT win is made and the gaming state shifts to CT. In CT, the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L has been shortened from the usual 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, and instead of the usual four frames, the range of symbols that can be drawn from the current symbol position is only one frame. In this range, pull-in control and removal control are performed. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped by an automatic stop mode described later, the winning symbol removal control is performed within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds even during CT.

  CT ends when the number of medals paid out in CT reaches 253. The RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is provided with a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during CT. When shifting to CT, a flag during CT is set in the RAM 112.

  In games other than JAC games, if three “watermelons” or “bells” are aligned on the active line, or if “cherry” appears on the left reel 3L, the small roles of watermelon, bell, and cherry respectively. Winning a prize. Except for the small role game and JAC game provided during the big bonus period, when “JAC” is arranged on the active line, a replay prize is awarded. When other display modes are derived and displayed on the variable display device 2, no winning combination has been won, that is, the game is lost.

  If there is a winning combination as described above, the number of medals corresponding to each winning combination will be paid out in the case of a small winning combination (however, depending on the winning combination until the number of credits reaches 50). A lot of credits are accumulated as data, and in this case, valuable value is paid out in the same way as medals). In addition, the number of medals to be paid out is 8 for the bell small part, 2 for the cherry small part, and 15 for the watermelon small part. Although it is not a small role winning prize, 15 medals will be paid out even in a JAC winning prize. In the case of a replay winning, even if the player does not set the bet number from the medal or credit he has in the next game, the bet number is automatically set and the game can be started as it is. The big bonus prize, the CT prize, and the JACIN prize are prizes that accompany the transition of the gaming state and are not small role prizes, and no medals are paid out here.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not winnings to each combination described later is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). By referring to the internal determination random number acquired using the hardware random number function for each game, the setting by the setting switch 91, and the winning determination table prepared in the ROM 113 based on the current gaming state, the CPU 111 Is what you do. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive, and a plurality of winnings are not won simultaneously in one game. When a winning combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the game.

  The small role winning flag and replay winning flag are erased at the end of each game and will not be carried over to the next game, but the big bonus winning flag, CT winning flag, JACIN winning flag (bonus winning flag) If the game is not won, it will be carried over to the next game. When the bonus winning flag is carried over, the bonus winning flag and the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag may be set redundantly. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The priority is given to small roles and replays. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is carried over from the previous game, the big bonus, CT, and JACIN are not won.

  In the internal lottery, the roles to be drawn are big bonus, CT, various small roles (watermelon, bell, cherry) and replay (in the case of a game in the normal gaming state, however, the big bonus winning flag or CT winning flag is carried over) Big Bonus and CT are not eligible for lottery), in the small bonus game during the big bonus, various small roles and JACIN, JAC only in the JAC game during the big bonus, only replay in the CT game is there.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constituting the variable display device 2 will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped when the corresponding stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated and the stop condition is satisfied, respectively. Further, when the reel stop timer times a predetermined time, the respective stop conditions are sequentially satisfied, and the automatic stop mode is entered to stop the reel stop timer. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel according to the order in which they are stopped.

  Other than the case where the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R in CT, the symbols that can be stopped within a maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied. The symbol to be actually stopped is selected from the inside. During the maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds, you can select any symbol up to 4 frames and perform pull-in control for drawing on the active line. The selected removal control can also be performed (this control is referred to as first control).

  When a stop condition is established by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in a gaming state other than CT, if the winning symbol set in the winning flag is within the pullable range at the time of the operation, select this. To be derived on the active line. That is, if all of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated before the reel stop timer measures a predetermined time, the display mode of the winning combination can be derived according to the operation timing. Even when the stop condition is satisfied by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, if the winning flag of any combination is not set, the display mode of losing is surely derived.

  In the CT gaming state, when the stop condition of the reels 3C and 3R is established by operating the stop buttons 12C and 12R, the reels 3C and 3R are rotated by the first control for selecting a symbol within a maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds. When the stop condition for the left reel 3L is satisfied by operating the stop button 12L, the reel 3L is controlled by the second control for selecting a symbol within a maximum delay time of 75 milliseconds (withdrawing within one frame). The rotation will be stopped.

  In CT, if the replay winning flag is set, “JAC” is aligned on the valid line within the range of the maximum stop delay time determined for each of the left reel 3L and the middle and right reels 3C, 3R. It shall be controlled to stop. If the replay winning flag is not set, the small role symbols are aligned on the active line within the range of the maximum stop delay time determined for each of the left reel 3L and the middle and right reels 3C, 3R (the left reel However, it is assumed that control is performed with priority given to preventing symbols other than the small role from being aligned on the active line.

  On the other hand, when the stop condition is satisfied by the reel stop timer timing a predetermined time, which winning flag is set by the first control for selecting a symbol within a delay time range of a maximum of 190 milliseconds. Regardless, it is assumed that a symbol from which a winning combination display mode is not derived is selected and derived on the active line. In other words, if any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has not been operated before the reel stop timer counts the predetermined time, the display mode of the loss is surely derived.

  By the way, when even a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, there is only a maximum of 4 frames that can be pulled in even when the automatic stop mode is set. Depending on the display mode when the second reel is stopped in the pattern described below, the derivation of the display mode of the winning combination may be avoided depending on the symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied for the third reel. In some cases, the symbol cannot be selected.

  FIGS. 4A to 4F are diagrams showing examples of forbidden eyes in which derivation of the winning display mode cannot be avoided by the display mode when the second reel is stopped when five active lines are set. is there. Here, a case is shown in which the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped first, and the left reel 3L is the third reel to be finally stopped. In the case where the inner reel 3C or the right reel 3R is the third reel, no winning symbol is generated because no single symbol “cherry” is awarded.

  In the example of FIG. 4A, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel are in the temperament mode in which “JAC” is aligned on the upper effective line and “bell” is aligned on the lower effective line. . In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” of No. 10 in FIG. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, "bells" are aligned with the lower effective line and "cherry" appears on the upper stage, leading to the display of the winning display.

  Even if one or two frames are drawn, “Cherry” appears in the middle or lower tier, so that a winning combination that has not been won will occur. When three frames are drawn, “JAC” is aligned with the upper effective line, and the winning display mode is derived. When four frames are drawn, the “bells” are aligned with the lower effective line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 4B as well, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel have a tempered manner in which “JAC” is aligned on the upper effective line and “bell” is aligned on the lower effective line. . In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition for the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “BAR” of No. 19 in FIG. 2 is located in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, "JAC" is aligned with the upper effective line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  If one frame is drawn in, the “bells” are aligned with the lower active line, and a winning combination for a winning combination will occur. If two frames are drawn, “Cherry” appears in the upper row, and the winning display mode is derived. When three frames are drawn, “bells” are aligned with the lower effective line and “cherry” appears in the middle, leading to the display of the winning display. Even if four frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the lower row, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 4C, the two reels 3 </ b> C and 3 </ b> R that are not the third reel are in the temperament mode in which “JAC” is aligned on the middle effective line. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” of No. 20 in FIG. 2 is located in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, “JAC” is aligned with the middle effective line, and the display mode of winning is derived.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, “JAC” is now aligned with the middle active line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  In the example of FIG. 4D, the two reels 3 </ b> C and 3 </ b> R that are not the third reel are in a tempered manner in which “bells” are aligned on the upper effective line. In the example of FIG. 4E, the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel are in a tempered manner in which “bells” are aligned on the diagonal effective lines from the upper left to the lower right. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition of the left reel 3L is satisfied when the “bell” of No. 20 in FIG. 2 is located in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, the “bells” are aligned with the upper or diagonal effective lines, leading to the display of the winning display.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, the “bells” are now aligned with the upper or diagonal effective lines, leading to the display of the winning display.

  In the example of FIG. 4 (f), the two reels 3C and 3R that are not the third reel have a temper form in which “bells” are aligned on the middle effective line. In this state, it is assumed that the stop condition for the left reel 3L is established when the “watermelon” of No. 9 in FIG. 2 is positioned in the lower stage. If the left reel 3L is stopped as it is, “bells” are aligned with the middle active line, and a winning combination for a winning combination will occur.

  If one to three frames are drawn, “cherry” appears in the upper, middle, or lower stages, which leads to the display of the winning display. If four frames are drawn, the “bells” are now aligned with the middle active line, and the winning display mode is derived.

  Here, regardless of whether or not the winning flag is set, when the third reel stop condition is satisfied by counting the predetermined time by the reel stop timer, the display mode of the loss must be derived. Therefore, when the first reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop button, the symbol is stopped according to the position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting state of the winning flag (same as before), but already stopped. 4 (a) to (f) when the first reel being operated constitutes the forbidden eyes of FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (f) and the second reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop button. It is assumed that stop control is performed so as not to derive the prohibition as shown in FIG.

  However, if the tempering mode is not forbidden, the second reel is stopped by pull-in control up to a maximum of 4 frames so that the tempering mode is derived and displayed as much as possible. In addition, even when the already stopped first reel constitutes the prohibition eye, if a temperament mode other than the prohibition eye can be derived and displayed, control for deriving and displaying this is performed. When there are no symbols that can be tempered other than the prohibited eyes, the symbols to be stopped are selected so as not to derive the prohibited eyes, and the second reel is stopped.

  Note that the ROM 113 stores in advance data indicating prohibited items shown in FIGS. The CPU 111 refers to the prohibition data stored in the ROM 113 when performing stop control of the second reel regardless of which stop condition is satisfied, and the symbol of the first reel that has already stopped. Determine whether or not constitutes a forbidden eye. When the forbidden eye is configured, it is determined whether or not each symbol that can be selected for the second reel is one that leads to the forbidden eye. Then, the symbols to be stopped are selected from the symbols that do not lead to the prohibition among the symbols that can be selected for the second reel.

  When the reel stop timer counts the predetermined time as described above and the stop condition is satisfied, whether or not the winning flag is set, regardless of whether or not the CT is in progress, the display mode of losing always Therefore, the player is encouraged to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R in order to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the non-stop operation as much as possible. The notification for prompting the user to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and is controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101, and various timings that are predetermined breaks in the game are included in such commands. There is a progress notification command indicating how far the game has progressed. The timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate in the progress status notification commands sent at various times during the game (the timing at which the reel stop timer starts timing) The operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R described above is the one sent at the game end timing (the timing at which the automatic stop mode is released) in the game in the automatic stop mode. It is used for notification for prompting.

  When a progress status notification command indicating that a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 also uses the internal timer to control the game control board. Time counting is started in the same manner as the CPU 111 of 101. The remaining time until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are automatically stopped is obtained from the time counted by the internal timer, and this is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player.

  When the remaining time is less than 10 seconds, a message prompting the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to the player. Inform. If all the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 until the internal timer of the CPU 121 measures a predetermined time, these displays are deleted. When the remaining time becomes 0 seconds, a message to the effect of automatic stop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player.

  After the internal timer of the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 counts a predetermined time (the CPU 121 also counts the predetermined time in the same manner) and is set to the automatic stop mode, the reel 3L, 3C, 3R automatically stops after the rotation stops. When a progress status notification command indicating that the stop mode has been canceled is sent, the fact that the display mode of losing has been derived in the variable display device 2 because the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R were not operated. A warning message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player. At this time, the value of the internal timer of the CPU 121 is also reset.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 and the processing of effects based on the commands will be described only for those relating to the present invention.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing for one game executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area (not including various flag setting areas) of the RAM 112 is performed (step S1).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13 until it becomes 3 (1 in the JAC game). A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed by operating (step S2). However, if the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous game are automatically set by the replay flag (the replay flag is erased at this stage), so the start lever 11 is operated as it is. You can tell the start of the game.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning for each of the above combinations is allowed according to the set value and the gaming state, and according to the result The lottery process for setting the winning flag is performed. If the bonus winning flag is carried over from the previous game, the bonus winning flag is not set again, but the small role winning flag and replay winning flag are duplicated. (Step S3).

  When the lottery process ends, a reel fluctuation start process is performed (step S4). In the reel fluctuation start process, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game are processed on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Thereby, the symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 2. Here, when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of rotation in the previous game, the rotation is awaited for rotation, and the weight display unit 31 is notified by lighting the weight lamp 61. Also, the timing of one game timer for the next game is started.

  Thereafter, reel fluctuation stop processing is performed (step S5). In the reel fluctuation stop process, after a predetermined condition (the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established after the reel rotation starts, the stop buttons 12L, 12C , 12R is made effective, and the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are stopped by being operated by the player, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Further, when the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is forcibly stopped as an automatic stop mode. Details of the reel fluctuation stop process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols has been derived and displayed on any of the effective lines in the display mode at the time of the stop. (Step S6). If it is determined in this winning determination process that one of the winning combinations has been won, as processing corresponding to the winning that occurred on the game control board 101, setting of the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning combination, and the case of replay winning The replay flag is set, the big bonus winning flag is deleted when the big bonus is won, the big bonus medium flag is set, the CT winning flag is deleted and the CT flag is set when the CT is won.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S7). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payout scheduled medals set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes not related to winning, such as control of the end of a big bonus or CT, deletion of a small role winning flag and a replay winning flag, and cancellation of an automatic stop mode are also performed. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the reel fluctuation stop process in step S5 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel fluctuation stop process executed by the CPU 111 in step S5. First, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed, there is a predetermined condition that enables the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to stop, that all the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR detect the reference position. It is determined whether or not it is established (step S101).

  If this predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process of step S101 is repeated, and the process waits for the predetermined condition to be satisfied. If this predetermined condition is satisfied, a progress status notification command indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied is generated after the fluctuations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step). S102). Also, the reel stop timer for forcibly stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started (step S103). Further, the left, middle, and right stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are enabled to operate, and the respective operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are turned on (step S104). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, it is determined whether the left stop button 12L is operated based on the detection signal of the stop switch 42L. If it is determined that the left stop button 12L has not been operated, the process directly proceeds to step S108. If it is determined that the left stop button 12L is being operated, the left stop button 12L is subsequently disabled, and the operation enable lamp 63L is turned off (step S106). Next, a reel stop control process, which will be described in detail later, is performed with the left reel 3L as the target reel (step S107). Then, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, based on the detection signal of the stop switch 42C, it is determined whether or not the middle stop button 12C is being operated. If it is determined that the stop button 12C in the middle is not operated, the process proceeds to step S111 as it is. If it is determined that the middle stop button 12C is being operated, the middle stop button 12C is subsequently disabled, and the operation valid lamp 63C is turned off (step S109). Next, a reel stop control process, which will be described in detail later, is performed with the inner reel 3C as the target reel (step S110). Then, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, it is determined whether the right stop button 12R is operated based on the detection signal of the stop switch 42R. If it is determined that the right stop button 12R has not been operated, the process proceeds directly to step S114. If it is determined that the right stop button 12R is being operated, the right stop button 12R is subsequently disabled, and the operation enable lamp 63R is turned off (step S112). Next, a reel stop control process, which will be described in detail later, is performed using the right reel 3R as the target reel (step S113). Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, it is determined whether all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the reel fluctuation stop processing is ended and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. On the other hand, if any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has not stopped, it is determined whether or not the reel stop timer that started timing in the reel variation start process has counted a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Determination is made (step S115). If the reel stop timer has not counted the predetermined time, the process returns to the process of step S105, and the processes of steps S105 to S115 are repeated.

  When the reel stop timer counts the predetermined time, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set to the automatic stop mode (step S116). Further, a reel stop control process, which will be described in detail later, is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that have not been stopped yet (step S117). Then, the reel fluctuation stop process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process in steps S107, S110, S113, and S117 will be described in detail. 7 to 9 are flowcharts showing in detail the reel stop control process executed by the CPU 111 in steps S107, S110, S113, and S117. In the reel stop control process, first, it is determined whether or not the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set to the automatic stop mode (step S200).

  When the automatic stop mode is not set, the rotation of any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Here, a CT flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the CT depending on whether or not it is played (step S201). If the current gaming state is not in CT, it is determined whether or not the target reel is the second reel (step S202). If the target reel is the second reel, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the regular bonus (JAC game) in the big bonus depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S203). .

  If the current gaming state is not in the regular bonus, it is determined whether or not the target reel is the left reel 3L (step S204). If the target reel is not the left reel 3L, it is determined whether the left reel 3L has already stopped (step S205). If the left reel 3L has not stopped yet, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are the first and second reels, and therefore the variable display device 2 for the first reel that has stopped first. The mode of the symbol derived in step S206 is examined (step S206). Here, it is determined whether or not the symbol derived for the first reel constitutes a part of the forbidden eye shown in FIG. 4 (step S207).

  If it constitutes a part of the prohibition eye, priority is given to avoiding the prohibition eye being derived, while the winning flag setting status of each combination in the RAM 112 and the timing when the player performs the stop operation. The symbol to be derived is selected according to the type of symbol displayed on the variable display device 2 for the target reel, and the rotation of the target reel is stopped (step S208). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Also, if the target reel is not the second reel in step S202, if the target reel is the left reel 3L in step S204, if the left reel 3L has already stopped in step S205, and if in step S207 If the symbol derived for the first reel does not constitute a part of the prohibition, the winning status of each combination in the RAM 112 and the timing at which the player performs a stop operation A symbol to be derived is selected according to the type of symbol displayed on the variable display device 2, and the rotation of the target reel is stopped (step S209). The stop control here can be performed in the same manner as in the conventional slot machine. Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, if the target reel is the first reel, when the winning flag for any of the combinations is set, a position where the symbol of the combination can be derived on the active line (four frames ahead of the current symbol position). If it is up to the position), this must be derived, but if not, an arbitrary symbol may be derived. If the target reel is the third reel, when the winning flag for any of the combinations is set, the position that can be derived on the active line where the symbol of the combination is tempered (four frames ahead of the current symbol position). If it is, the symbol must be derived, but if it is not, no symbol of any role should be derived on the active line.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is a regular bonus (JAC game) in step S203, 1 is set as the betting number, and only one active line in the middle row is set. Since it is not impossible to avoid winning a winning combination, the reel motor is controlled so that the winning symbol in the regular bonus is tempered on the active line, and the rotation of the target reel is stopped (step S210). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the current gaming state is CT, it is determined whether or not the target reel is the left reel 3L (step S211). If it is the left reel 3L, it is determined whether or not the left reel 3L is the first reel (step S212). If it is the first reel, it is determined whether or not the replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S213).

  When the replay winning flag is set, the second control having a maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds so that symbols are derived in the priority order of “JAC”> “Bell”> “Cherry”> “Watermelon” The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S214). When both “JAC” and “Bell” can be derived to either the upper, middle, or lower stage, both “JAC” and “Bell” are derived and stopped, and either “JAC” or “Bell” is stopped. When only one of them can be derived to any of the upper, middle, and lower stages, “JAC” is derived and stopped. Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the replay winning flag is not set, the second reel with the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds is derived so that symbols are derived in the priority order of “bell”> “cherry”> “watermelon”. The rotation of 3L is stopped (step S215). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the left reel 3L that is the target reel is not the first reel, it is determined whether or not the replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S216). If the replay winning flag is set, it is possible to stop by aligning “JAC” on the active line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds (winning for the second reel and tempering for the third reel). Is determined (step S217). If “JAC” can be aligned and stopped, “JAC” is aligned on the effective line by the second control and rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S218). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the replay winning flag is not set in step S216, or if it is impossible to stop with “JAC” aligned in step S217, the small role symbol on the active line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds. It is determined whether or not it is possible to make them stop at the same time ("cherry" is derived independently) (step S219). If it is possible to align and stop the small role symbols, the small control symbol is derived on the effective line by the second control to stop the rotation of the left reel 3L (step S220). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is impossible to align and stop the small role symbols on the active line, the symbol of any role will not be derived on the active line, that is, “red 7” in the case of the third reel. , The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped by the second control with the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds so that “White 7”, “BAR”, and “JAC” do not stop on the active line. (Step S221). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S211 that the target reel is not the left reel 3L, it is determined whether the target reel is the second reel (step S222). If the target reel is the second reel, it is determined whether or not the left reel 3L is already stopped (step S223). If the target reel is not the second reel or if the left reel 3L is already stopped, the process proceeds to step S231.

  If the target reel is the second reel and the left reel 3L is not yet stopped, the design of the symbols led to the variable display device 2 for the first stopped first reel is examined (step) S224). Here, it is determined whether or not the symbols derived for the stopped first reel constitute a part of the forbidden eye shown in FIG. 4 (step S225). If the symbol derived for the first reel does not constitute a part of the forbidden eye, the process proceeds to step S231.

  If the symbol derived for the first reel constitutes a part of the prohibition, it is determined whether or not the replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S226). If the replay winning flag is set, priority is given to avoiding forbidden eyes, and “JAC” is aligned on the active line by the first control with a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds (ie, tempered), and the first The rotation of the two reels is stopped (step S227). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the replay winning flag is not set, it is determined whether or not it is possible to stop the small character symbols on the active line in the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds (step S228). If it is possible to stop the small role symbols together, the first control with a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds will be derived on the active line by giving priority to avoiding the forbidden eyes. The rotation of the two reels is stopped (step S229). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is impossible to stop small symbols on the active line, the rotation of the second reel is stopped by the first control with a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds while avoiding the prohibition (step) S230). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S231, it is determined whether or not the replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112. If the replay winning flag is set, “JAC” is aligned on the active line by the first control with a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds (if it is the first reel, it is derived to either the upper, middle, or lower stage) If it is the second reel, the JAC is awarded) and the rotation of the target reel is stopped (step S232). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the replay winning flag is not set, the small role symbols are aligned and stopped on the active line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds (if it is the first reel, it is derived to either the upper, middle or lower stage) It is determined whether or not it is possible (step S233). If it is possible to stop small symbols together, the small reel symbol is derived on the effective line by the first control with a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds to stop the rotation of the target reel (step S234). ). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is impossible to align and stop the small role symbols on the active line, the symbol of any role will not be derived on the active line, that is, “red 7” in the case of the third reel. , “White 7”, “BAR”, and “JAC” are stopped on the effective line by the first control with the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds so that they do not stop on the active line (step). S235). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is set to the automatic stop mode, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating here is stopped. However, the stop control at this time is performed by the first control having a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds. If the gaming state is in CT, it is regarded that the flag during CT is not set in the RAM 112 (that is, the normal gaming state) (the remaining gaming state remains the current gaming state), and stop control is performed. Assumed to be performed.

  Here, it is first determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are still rotating (step S236). If all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, it is considered that the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is not originally set. The same applies hereinafter). According to the stop timing, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S237), the rotation of the inner reel 3C is stopped (step S238), and the rotation of the right reel 3R is further stopped (step S239). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, “stop according to the stop timing” means that the symbols of the winning combination are aligned based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied in each reel and the set winning flag. The reel rotation is stopped by performing control or removing control so that the symbol of the winning combination (including the case where the winning flag is not set) is not aligned. .

  If all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not rotating, it is determined whether the left reel 3L has already stopped rotating (step S240). If the left reel 3L has not stopped rotating, it is determined whether the inner reel 3C has stopped rotating (step S241). If the inner reel 3C has stopped rotating, it is further determined whether the right reel 3R has also stopped rotating (step S242).

  When the right reel 3R has stopped rotating, it is considered that no winning flag for any combination is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is not originally set), and according to the stop timing. Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S243). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the rotation of the right reel 3R has not stopped, it is considered that no winning flag of any combination is set in the RAM 112, and the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped in accordance with the stop timing (step) In step S244, the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped (step S245). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the rotation of the inner reel 3C has not stopped in step S241, it means that only the right reel 3R has already stopped, and it is considered that no winning flag for any combination has been set in the RAM 112. Thus, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped according to the stop timing (step S246), and the rotation of the inner reel 3C is further stopped (step S247). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the left reel 3L has stopped rotating in step S240, it is further determined whether or not the inner reel 3C has stopped rotating (step S248). If the inner reel 3C has not stopped rotating, it is further determined whether the right reel 3R has stopped rotating (step S249). If the right reel 3R has stopped rotating, it means that only the inner reel 3C is rotating, and it is considered that no winning flag for any combination is set in the RAM 112, and the middle reel according to the stop timing. The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped (step S250). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the rotation of the right reel 3R is not stopped, it means that the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, and it is assumed that no winning flag for any combination is set in the RAM 112, and the stop is stopped. The rotation of the inner reel 3C is stopped according to the timing (step S251), and further the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped (step S252). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the inner reel 3C has stopped rotating in step S248, it means that only the right reel 3R is rotating, and it is assumed that no winning flag for any combination is set in the RAM 112, and the stop is stopped. The rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped according to the timing (step S253). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the automatic stop mode is set as described above, when the rotation of the third reel is stopped (steps S239, S243, S245, S247, S250, S252, S253), the winning flag of any combination is selected. Therefore, the display mode of the loss is derived in the variable display device 2.

  Next, the payout process in step S7 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S7. First, the number corresponding to the winning combination is determined by controlling the hopper 80 and discharging medals one by one while subtracting the planned payout number by 1 until the planned payout number set in the RAM 112 becomes zero. Pay out the medal to the player. However, if the number of credits has not reached 50, the number of credits is incremented by 1 instead of discharging medals one by one (step S301).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a big bonus based on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S302). If the current gaming state is a big bonus, the number of payout medals, the number of games, or the number of winnings in the big bonus is counted using various counters in the RAM 112 (step S303).

  As a result of the counting, it is determined whether or not a big bonus end condition has been met (step S304). If it is not the big bonus end condition, the process proceeds to step S310. If the big bonus end condition is met, the big bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals, the number of games and the number of winnings in the big bonus is initialized (step S305). Then, the process proceeds to step S310.

  If the current gaming state is not a big bonus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is CT based on whether or not the CT flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S306). If the current gaming state is not CT, the process proceeds to step S310. If the current gaming state is CT, the number of payout medals in the CT is counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S307).

  As a result of the counting, it is determined whether or not a CT end condition is satisfied (step S308). If the CT end condition is not satisfied, the process directly proceeds to step S310. If the CT end condition is satisfied, the CT flag in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in CT is initialized (step S309). Then, the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, if the small role winning flag and the replay winning flag are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The big bonus winning flag, the CT winning flag, and the JACIN winning flag are not deleted from the RAM 112 unless they have won the corresponding role in the game, and are carried over to the next game.

  Next, it is determined whether the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set to the automatic stop mode (step S311). If the automatic stop mode is not set, the payout process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the automatic stop mode is set, a progress status notification command indicating that the automatic stop mode has been canceled is generated as the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S312). Further, the automatic stop mode is actually canceled (step S313). Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. When returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the processing for one game is finished as it is.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 performs a transition of the game state between the normal game state, the big bonus, and the CT, and sends a command according to the progress of the game. 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 displays various effects (especially the remaining time until the reel stop timer times the predetermined time, the operation promotion display when the remaining time is less than 10 seconds, the reel stop timer A process executed to perform warning display when rotation of 3L, 3C, and 3R automatically stops will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S401). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S402).

  If the type of the received command is a progress status notification command, it is determined whether or not the progress status notification command indicates that the automatic stop mode has been canceled (step S403). If it does not indicate that the automatic stop mode has been cancelled, it is determined whether or not the progress notification command indicates that a predetermined condition has been satisfied after the fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has started (step S404). ). If it does not indicate that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process directly returns to step S401. If it indicates that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the time measurement by the internal timer is started (step S405), and the process returns to step S401.

  If the received progress status notification command indicates that the automatic stop mode has been cancelled, it means that the display mode of losing is always derived in the variable display device 2. In this case, a warning message indicating that the display mode of losing has been derived on the variable display device 2 because the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were not operated is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S406). . In addition, the internal timer is reset and the time measurement is stopped (step S407). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S408). Since these other processes are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S401.

  If no command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined whether or not the internal timer is measuring time (step S409). If the internal timer is not counting the time, the process returns to step S401 as it is (the display performed in steps S410 and S412 is erased). If the internal timer is measuring the time, the remaining time obtained by subtracting the time measured by the internal timer from the predetermined time until the automatic stop mode is set is obtained and displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S410). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the obtained remaining time is 0 seconds (step S411). If the remaining time is 0 second, a message indicating that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for a predetermined time. At this time, the message prompting to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that have been displayed so far is deleted (step S412). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the determined remaining time is not 0 second, it is determined whether the determined remaining time is less than 10 seconds (step S413). If the remaining time is not shorter than 10 seconds, the process directly returns to step S401. If the remaining time is less than 10 seconds, a message prompting to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S414). ). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R by the player, the rotation stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the message displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 will be described with specific examples. . FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating examples of various messages displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as one game progresses. In this example, it is assumed that the CT flag is set in the RAM 112 and the replay winning flag is not set. Further, regarding the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R, those not yet operated are indicated by white circles and those already operated are indicated by black circles.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the player operates the start lever 11, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the time measurement of the reel stop timer is started, and the remaining time 401 until the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R shifts to the automatic stop mode is set to “30 seconds” on the liquid crystal display 4. It will be displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the middle and right stop buttons 12C and 12R are sequentially operated to stop the middle and right reels 3L and 3R by tempering “watermelon” on the lower effective line. Suppose that If 28 seconds have passed so far, the remaining time 401 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as “2 seconds”. Further, since the remaining time is less than 10 seconds here, a message 402 prompting the operation of the remaining stop button 12L “Please stop operation” is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12C, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R without operating the left stop button 12L, the remaining time 401 is set to "0 seconds". In addition to being displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, a message 403 indicating that the rotation of the left reel 3 </ b> L is to be stopped in an automatic stop mode “automatic stop” is displayed instead of the message 402. At this time, it is assumed that the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 3L is in a position where it can be stopped at the lower stage within one frame.

  Here, since the left reel 3L is stopped not by the operation of the stop button 12L but in the automatic stop mode, as shown in FIG. 12D, the symbol of “watermelon” is not stopped at the lower stage. As a display result of the variable display device 2, the display mode of the loss is derived. In addition, since the display mode of the loss is derived in the automatic stop mode, a warning message 404 “Lost because there is no stop operation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, if the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R before the reel stop timer measures the predetermined time and is set to the automatic stop mode. When the game state is other than CT, the symbol to be stopped is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the timing of the stop operation, and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. In other words, winning is generated not only by setting the winning flag but also by the player's technical intervention such as operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning from being generated only by chance factors. Security of sex will be secured.

  When in the CT gaming state, the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L when the stop button 12L is operated is shortened from 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, and the drawing range of the symbol is reduced, but the replay winning flag If no is set, it is possible to select a small role symbol in the range of 75 milliseconds and win a small role even if the winning flag is not set for the reel 3L. In this way, during CT, small player winnings are generated due to the active technical intervention of the player, so that winnings are rarely generated due to contingency, and it is possible to further suppress the shooting ability. become able to.

  On the other hand, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is CT, if the reel stop timer counts a predetermined time without the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R being operated by the player, the automatic stop mode is set and the reels are set. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the time required for one game is not infinite, and even if the player is playing a game, a substantially sufficient operation rate cannot be obtained.

  When the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the automatic stop mode, any winning combination flag is set in any gaming state other than CT. Even in such a case, the display mode of the losing display is always derived as the display result of the variable display device 2. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a prize from being generated only by the contingency factor, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of shooting characteristics. In addition, when the player does not operate with a part of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R and is also stopped with a part of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the automatic stop mode, the display mode of the loss is always derived. Therefore, it becomes possible to further encourage the player to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  By the way, since the left reel 3L is won with a single symbol of “cherry”, when the left reel 3L becomes the third reel, the symbol displayed until the second reel is stopped. Depending on the mode (that is, when a prohibition is derived), there may be a case where winning is unavoidable in the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds. If the left reel 3L is stopped in the automatic stop mode even during the CT, a case where winning is unavoidable in the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds may occur.

  Here, when the left reel 3L is the third reel, derivation of the prohibition is avoided when the second reel is stopped, so that a winning occurs in the automatic stop mode or a game other than CT It is possible to avoid winning a winning combination for which a winning flag is not set in the state. In addition, even when the second reel is stopped by the operation of the stop button, control is always performed so as to avoid the derivation of the forbidden eyes at the time of the stop regardless of whether or not the winning flag is set. Therefore, even when only the third reel is stopped in the automatic stop mode, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of winning.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, the reel stop timer starts counting, but the remaining time until the automatic stop mode is set is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. It will be. When the remaining time is less than 10 seconds, a message prompting the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. By displaying the remaining time and displaying the message, the player considers the remaining time until the automatic stop mode is set, and operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to operate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The rotation can be stopped.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined time has elapsed and the automatic stop mode is set, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are forcibly stopped and a display mode of losing is always derived, but in this case, the stop button 12L , 12C and 12R are not operated, a warning message indicating that the display mode of losing has been derived on the variable display device 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. As a result, unless the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R himself / herself, the player can be surely recognized that the display result of losing is always derived, so that the player can recognize the stop buttons 12L, 12C. , 12R can be further prompted to operate.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the time until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is forcibly stopped after being set in the automatic stop mode is notified. However, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started to rotate. An elapsed time since a predetermined condition is satisfied later (that is, a value measured by an internal timer of the CPU 121) may be notified. If the predetermined time until the automatic stop mode is set is clarified, the player can recognize the remaining time until the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated.

  In addition, the remaining time until the automatic stop mode is set, the remaining time until the automatic stop mode is set is less than 10 seconds (other seconds may be set), the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are A warning that the display mode of losing has been derived on the variable display device 2 because it has not been operated is not only displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player, but also using a dedicated display. Or by outputting sound from the speaker 7 or lighting of lamps (game effect LEDs 75A to 75M, etc.). You may change the alerting | reporting means used for every kind of thing to alert | report. For one notification, a plurality of types of notification means may be used for notification.

  The game that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been stopped by the automatic stop mode is a warning that the display mode of the loss has been derived on the variable display device 2 because the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were not operated. Not only in the game in which all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the variable display device 2 is lost unless the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated. A warning that the display mode is derived may be performed. By giving such a warning in all games, it is possible to further prompt the player to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  Furthermore, the control of these notifications is not performed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, but if there is a notification means connected to the game control board 101, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 may control the notification. Good. The CPU 111 of the game control board 101 may control some types of notification, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 may control other types of notification.

  In the above embodiment, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by the automatic stop mode, the symbol to be stopped is selected for the reel to be stopped within the delay time range of a maximum of 190 milliseconds, The selected symbol was derived. Even when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the automatic stop mode, only a part is stopped in the automatic stop mode. On the other hand, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the automatic stop mode, a specific display mode that does not become a winning display mode of any combination without being restricted by the maximum stop delay time ( It is also possible to always derive a specific loss eye).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop control process in this modification. The processing when the automatic stop mode is not set is the same as that in the above embodiment (FIGS. 7 and 8), and the processing when the automatic stop mode is set is different from the above embodiment.

  If all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating in step S211, the reels 3L, 3C are derived so that a specific loss is derived as a display result of the variable display device 2 without limitation of the maximum stop delay time. The rotation of 3R is stopped (step S261). The stop of the reel 3L here may be performed in order from the left to the right, but may be performed in another order. Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the rotation of the third reel is stopped, if it is CT, it is regarded as a normal gaming state (in other gaming states, control is performed according to the current gaming state), and the winning flag for any combination is set in the RAM 112. In addition to considering that the winning flag is not set (including the case where the winning flag is not originally set), the rotation is stopped according to the stop timing of the third reel while giving priority to avoiding the derivation of the specific loss (step S243). ', S245', S247 ', S250', S252 ', S253'). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing specific lose eyes and other lose eyes. In FIG. 14, the number in the parenthesis at the lower right of the symbol indicates the symbol number in the arrangement of FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), for the left reel 3L, No. 7 "JAC" in the upper stage, No. 6 "watermelon", No. 5 "Bell" in the lower stage, and the inner reel 3C No. 5 “Bell” in the upper row, “Cherry” in the middle row, “JAC” in the lower row, No. 7 “JAC” in the upper row for the right reel 3R, No. 6 “Cherry” in the middle row, It is assumed that the mode in which the fifth “bell” is derived in the lower row is defined as the specific loss eye.

  When all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the automatic stop mode, the specific lose eye shown in FIG. 14A is always derived. When even a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has already been stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, a losing eye other than the specific losing eye shown in FIG. However, when the left reel 3L or the right reel 3R is the third reel, since there is no role played by the symbol derived from the stopped reel, it avoids a specific losing eye and avoids other losing eyes. Can not be derived.

  When the inner reel 3C becomes the third reel, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), even if the specific loss eye is displayed at the stop timing, if one frame is pulled in, the loss eye other than the specific loss eye Therefore, it is sufficient to stop the rotation of the reel 3C by pulling up to the mode of FIG. 14 (b). Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, even if the inner reel 3C is not pulled in until it reaches a specific loss, it is possible to derive a loss other than the specific loss by stopping at the symbol one frame before. Therefore, the rotation of the reel 3C may be stopped here.

  In this modified example, the specific loss eye is derived without operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and only a part of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated and other than the specific loss eye A different warning display may be performed on the liquid crystal display 4 in step S406 in response to the fact that the display mode of the loss is derived.

  In this modification, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are forcibly stopped by the automatic stop mode, the specific loss point is always derived, so that all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by the automatic stop mode. In this case, it is sufficient to perform a certain control without receiving the control of the maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds, so that the control for deriving the display mode of the loss is simplified.

  On the other hand, if some of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the specific loss eye is not derived. Therefore, if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are not operated at all, the same specific loss eye is always obtained. Derived, it is possible to make the player recognize that it will be a loss. Thereby, it becomes possible to further encourage the player to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the left reel 3L is awarded with a single symbol “cherry”, and therefore, a forbidden eye is generated only when the left reel 3L is the third reel. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode, the left reel 3L is the third one only when the middle and right reels 3C, 3R are already stopped (the forbidden eyes are avoided). Since it is a reel, it has not been unavoidable to derive the winning display mode.

  On the other hand, when winning is awarded with the single symbol “cherry” only for the right reel 3R, even if the right reel 3R is the third reel, a forbidden eye may be generated. When stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the automatic stop mode, if the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the automatic stop mode is the same as described above, the right reel 3R becomes the third reel. There is a case.

  For example, when the symbols constituting part of the prohibition eye are derived for the left reel 3L and stopped, and the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped in the automatic stop mode as the second and third reels. The right reel 3R is selected as the second reel, not the second reel 3C as the second reel, and the right reel 3R and the inner reel 3C may be stopped in the order according to the selected order. . If the symbols constituting a part of the prohibition are not derived for the left reel 3L, the middle reel is selected as the second reel, and is stopped in the order of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R according to the selected order. be able to.

  Even when the symbols constituting part of the forbidden eye are derived for the left reel 3L and stopped, the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are always in the middle when stopped in the automatic stop mode. The reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order. However, when the inner reel 3C, which is the second reel, is stopped, the symbols constituting a part of the prohibition for the left reel 3L are derived. If a symbol for deriving a part of the forbidden eye has been derived, a symbol that does not constitute the forbidden eye is selected from the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbol for the inner reel 3C. Can be stopped.

  In any case, no prohibition is introduced to the variable display device 2 when the second reel is stopped. Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode, a winning combination is obtained. It can be avoided that the display mode is derived.

  In the above embodiment, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode, it is regarded as a normal gaming state even during CT, and the maximum stop delay time is set to 190 mm for the left reel 3L. The stop control is performed by the first control of seconds. On the other hand, during CT, even when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped by the automatic stop mode, the second control that sets the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L to 75 milliseconds. It is good also as what performs stop control by. In this case, if stop control is performed according to the same procedure as described above, it may not be possible to avoid the occurrence of a prize.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel fluctuation stop processing in this modification. In the reel variation stop process of this modification, when it is determined in step S101 that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the automatic stop prize winning avoidance process (step S121) is performed and then the process proceeds to step S102. In addition, after the reel stop control process is performed in steps S107, S110, and S113, the automatic stop winning avoidance process (steps S122, S123, and S124) is performed, and then the process proceeds to steps S108, S111, and S114, respectively. .

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the automatic stop-time winning avoidance process executed by the CPU 111 in steps S121, S122, S123, and S124 of this modification. In the automatic stop winning avoidance process, it is first determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the CT based on whether or not the CT flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the current gaming state is not in CT, the automatic stop winning avoidance process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the current gaming state is in CT, it is determined whether all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have already stopped based on the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R (step S502). If all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have already stopped, the automatic stop time winning avoidance process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have not already stopped, it is further determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are still rotating (step S503).

  When all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, it is a case where a winning avoidance process at the time of automatic stop is performed in step S121. At this time, based on the current symbol positions on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (that is, the symbol positions when the predetermined condition in step S101 is satisfied), the automatic stop mode that is set when a predetermined time elapses in step S115. Thus, the symbol derived when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops in the order of left → middle → right is simulated (step S504).

  As a result of the simulation, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided when stopping in the automatic stop mode as it is (step S505). If the winning can be avoided, the automatic stopping winning avoidance process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the winning can not be avoided, the same simulation as step S504 is performed with the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as the order of middle → left → right (step S506).

  As a result of the simulation, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped in the order of middle → left → right (step S507). If the winning can be avoided, the stop order when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode in the current game is changed from middle to left to right (step S508). Then, the automatic stop time winning avoidance process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the winning can not be avoided, this time, the predetermined time to be set to the automatic stop mode is extended to the time changed by an extra frame, and the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the order of left → middle → right As in step S504, a simulation similar to that in step S504 is performed. As a result of the simulation, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided (step S510).

  If the winning can not be avoided, the process returns to step S509, the predetermined time is further extended to the time changed by one more frame, and the same simulation is performed. This process is repeated until it is determined that winning can be avoided. If the winning can be avoided, the predetermined time for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the automatic game in the current game is changed to the extended time (step S511). Then, the automatic stop time winning avoidance process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S503 that some of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, it is determined whether at least the left reel 3L is rotating (step S512). When the left reel 3L has already stopped, the automatic stop winning avoidance process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the left reel 3L is still rotating, a predetermined time has elapsed in step S115 based on the symbol derived to the already stopped reel and the current symbol position on the reel that is still rotating. Depending on the automatic stop mode that is sometimes set, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is left → middle (when the right reel 3R is stopped) or left → right (when the middle reel 3C is stopped). A simulation of a symbol derived when stopping in the stop order is performed (step S513). As a result of the simulation, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided (step S514). If the winning can be avoided, the automatic stopping winning avoidance process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the winning can not be avoided, the predetermined time for stopping in the automatic stop mode is extended to the time changed by an extra frame, and a simulation similar to step S513 is performed (step S515). Then, as a result of the simulation for the extended predetermined time, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided (step S516). If the winning is not avoided here, the predetermined time is further extended to the time changed by one more frame, and the same simulation is repeated until it is determined that the winning can be avoided.

  If a winning can be avoided by the simulation for the predetermined time extended in step S516, the remaining time until the predetermined time for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the automatic stop mode in the current game is obtained. The extended time is changed (step S517). Then, the automatic stop time winning avoidance process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop control process executed by the CPU 111 in steps S107, S110, and S113 of this modification. Even in the reel stop control process in this modification, the process when the automatic stop mode is not set is the same as in the above-described embodiment (FIGS. 7 and 8). Also, the processing when a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is the same as the processing of steps S240 to S253 in FIG. 9 in the above embodiment. .

  If it is determined in step S236 that all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is set to the default left-> middle-> right order, or in step S508 It is determined whether the order is middle → left → right (step S271). When the default order of left → middle → right is set, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the order of left → middle → right as in the above-described embodiment (FIG. 9) (step) S237 to S239). However, stop control is performed so that when the right reel 3R serving as the third reel is stopped, the display mode of any combination including the small combination is not derived. Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the order is changed from middle → left → right, it is considered that the winning flag of any combination is not set in the RAM 112 (including the case where the winning flag is not originally set. The same applies hereinafter). Then, the rotation of the inner reel 3C is stopped according to the stop timing (step S272), the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped (step S273), and the rotation of the right reel 3R is further stopped (step S274). Again, stop control is performed so that the display mode of any combination including the small combination is not derived when the right reel 3R serving as the third reel is stopped. Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In this modification, stop control is performed for the left reel 3L by the second control with the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds, but this does not become the third reel, and the maximum stop delay time is set to 190. During the stop control by the first control of milliseconds, the right reels 3C and 3R can be removed as the third reel and the control can be performed. In addition, if it is not possible to avoid winnings even if the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed from middle → left → right, there will be a stop order that can avoid winnings by simulating stop symbols in other stop orders. For example, the order may be changed. Moreover, it is good also as what performs only the change process of predetermined time, without performing the process of changing a stop order.

  As described above, according to this modification, the player is technically intervened by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and the occurrence of winnings is prevented only by the chance factor, thereby suppressing the shooting characteristics. Ensuring collateral, enough when the player is playing a game by forcibly stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by timing the reel stop timer for a predetermined time (may be extended) It is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment, that is, obtaining a high operating rate.

  Here, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode, the left reel 3L is controlled to stop by the second control with the maximum stop delay time being 75 milliseconds. However, if the default stop order and a predetermined time are reached, it is determined whether or not winning can be avoided, and the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed according to the determination result, or the automatic stop mode is set. For a certain period of time. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode by changing the stop order or extending the predetermined time, the display mode of the loss is always derived as the display result of the variable display device 2. It becomes. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a prize from being generated only by the contingency factor, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of shooting characteristics.

  In addition, instead of performing a simulation in step S504, a symbol position pattern corresponding to a winning unavoidable pattern in which the symbol display mode derived when the default predetermined time elapses cannot avoid winning is stored in advance as a prohibited pattern. In step S505, it may be determined whether or not the current symbol position matches the stored prohibited pattern. The same applies to steps S506 and S507. In addition to changing to a time obtained by extending the predetermined time in steps S509 to S511 and S515 to S517, the stop symbol at the time when the predetermined time is shortened is simulated and the predetermined time of the current game is changed to a time reduced. It is good also as what to do.

  In the above embodiment, when the reel stop timer measures the predetermined time and is set to the automatic stop mode, it does not matter whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped rotating up to that time. The display mode of the losing is surely derived regardless of the setting state of the winning flag. On the other hand, if the rotation of some of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped when the automatic stop mode is set, the winning flag is set according to the setting status of each winning combination in the RAM 112 and the stop timing. It is also possible to select a symbol to be output and stop the rotation of the unstopped reel.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop control process in this modification. The processing when the automatic stop mode is not set is the same as that in the above embodiment (FIGS. 7 and 8). Further, the processing (steps S237 to S239) when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are still rotating when the automatic stop mode is set is the same as that in the above embodiment (FIG. 9). The stop control at this time is performed by the first control having a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds. If the gaming state is in CT, it is regarded that the flag during CT is not set in the RAM 112 (that is, the normal gaming state) (the remaining gaming state remains the current gaming state), and stop control is performed. Assumed to be performed. With this stop control, when the automatic stop mode is set, the left reel 3L is always controlled by the first control.

  In the description of this flowchart, “select a symbol according to the stop timing” is a setting from a symbol within a range of 5 frames including the symbol at the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied for each reel. Select the symbol of the winning combination based on the selected winning flag, or select a symbol other than the symbol of the winning combination (including the case where the winning flag is not set) It is.

  If it is determined in step S242 that the right reel 3R has already stopped, a stop symbol is selected for the left reel 3L according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the left reel 3L The rotation is stopped (step S281). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S242 that the right reel 3R has not stopped yet, the left reel 3L is selected according to the winning flag setting status and stop timing for the left reel 3L, and the left reel 3L is selected. Is stopped (step S282). Further, for the right reel 3R, a stop symbol is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped (step S283). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S241 that the inner reel 3C has not yet stopped, first, a stop symbol is selected for the left reel 3L according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the left reel 3L is selected. Is stopped (step S284). Further, for the inner reel 3C, the stop symbol is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the rotation of the inner reel 3C is stopped (step S285). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S249 that the right reel 3R has already stopped, a stop symbol is selected for the inner reel 3C according to the setting status and stop timing of the winning flag, and the The rotation is stopped (step S286). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S249 that the right reel 3R has not yet stopped, a stop symbol is first selected for the middle reel 3C according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the middle reel 3C is selected. Is stopped (step S287). Further, for the right reel 3R, the stop symbol is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped (step S288). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S248 that the inner reel 3C has already stopped, the stop symbol is selected for the right reel 3R according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing, and the right reel 3R The rotation is stopped (step S289). Then, the reel stop control process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  It should be noted that up to two of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are automatically stopped only when the third reel is stopped on condition that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are stopped before the automatic stop mode is set. The stop symbol may be selected in accordance with the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing on condition that the stop mode is forcibly stopped. In this case, only steps S243, S250, and S253 in FIG. 9 may be replaced with steps S281, S286, and S289 in FIG.

  This modification can also be applied to the examples of FIGS. 13 and 17, and steps S243 to S247, S250 to S253, S243 ′, S245 ′, S247 ′, and S250 ′ of FIGS. , S252 ′ and S253 ′ may be replaced with steps S281 to S289. Further, on the condition that only the third reel is forcibly stopped in the automatic stop mode, the stop symbol may be selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing. In this case, steps S243, S250, and S253 in FIG. 17 or only S243 ′, S250 ′, and S253 ′ in FIG. 13 may be replaced with steps S281, S286, and S289 in FIG.

  As described above, according to this modification, when all of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are set to the automatic stop mode without being operated, the display mode of the loss is always derived. When some of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R have been operated until the automatic stop mode is set, a winning symbol is generated because the stop symbol is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag and the stop timing. In some cases. Even during CT, a replay winning can be generated on the condition that the replay winning flag is set.

  For this reason, the player can operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, but the player himself will operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. In spite of the intention of this, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that no winning will occur. In addition, since the player intervenes at least a part of the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there is no chance that a prize will occur due to 100% chance and guarantee of suppression of shooting characteristics. Can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the automatic stop mode, the maximum delay of 190 milliseconds (in the example of FIG. 17, 75 milliseconds for the left reel 3L). Although the stop symbol is selected within the time range (except in the case of all reels being rotated in the example of FIG. 13), the stop symbol may be selected without being limited by such a restriction. . When the stop symbol can be selected without being limited by the maximum delay time, no prohibition is generated in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 2, and therefore, derivation of the prohibition when the second reel is stopped is avoided. Control becomes unnecessary.

  In the above embodiment, in CT, the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L is shortened to 75 milliseconds, and pull-in control and removal control are performed within this range. On the other hand, even if the maximum stop delay time is shortened for the inner reel 3C or the right reel 3R, or any one of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel in the order of stopping the reels by the stop operation. The maximum stop delay time may be shortened. In this way, for example, even in the same left reel 3L, whether or not the maximum stop delay time is reduced depends on how many stop operations are performed.

  In addition, the maximum stop delay time during CT is further shortened, there is no range that can be pulled in to derive the small role symbol, and the small role symbol is displayed when the stop button 12L is operated. The small role symbol may be derived to the left reel 3L. In order not to derive the big bonus symbol, CT symbol, or JAC symbol when the replay winning flag is not set, the maximum stop delay time remains 75 milliseconds and is not further shortened. Frame removal control may be performed. When the replay winning flag is set, one frame pull-in control may be performed only for the JAC symbol.

  Further, when the replay winning flag is set, the replay symbol pull-in control is performed within the range of the delay time (may be 190 milliseconds) longer than the shortened maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L, or stopped. If the symbol displayed when the button 12L is operated is a big bonus symbol or CT symbol, the big bonus symbol or CT within a range of a delay time (may be 190 milliseconds) longer than the shortened maximum stop delay time. Symbol removal control may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the winning symbol are aligned, or the winning symbol is not winning As an example, a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method that performs removal control so that the symbols are not aligned has been described. On the other hand, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined by referring to a table in which the stop position is stored in advance. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a table system that stops the reels.

  When the method shown in FIG. 13 is applied to the table type slot machine, when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not stopped and set to the automatic stop mode, a control for deriving a specific lose point is registered. The symbol stop position may be determined with reference to the table. When a part of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set to the automatic stop mode without stopping, refer to the table corresponding to the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag considered not set above is lost Then, the stop position of the symbol may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the example of a prohibition eye. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. 6 is a flowchart showing details of reel fluctuation stop processing of FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part of an effect control board performs. It is a figure which shows the example of the various messages displayed on a liquid crystal display. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the reel stop control process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific losing eyes derived | led-out when all the reels stopped automatically, and the losing eyes derived | led-out when some reels were stopped by stop operation. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the reel fluctuation | variation stop process of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail an automatic stop time winning avoidance process of FIG. 15. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of FIG. 15 in detail. 18 is a flowchart showing a modification of the reel stop control process shown in FIGS. 9, 13, and 17.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 101 Game control board 102 Effect control board

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The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable on a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine where one game is completed by deriving and winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device,
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-decision means for determining whether or not to allow, and setting decision information according to the decision result;
A variation start control means for starting the variation display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
Stop operation means for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Time measuring means for measuring a time elapsed since a timing start condition that can be satisfied after at least the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, A variable stop control means for stopping the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section where the variable stop condition is satisfied;
A game state control means for shifting the game state from the normal game state to a special game state in which the control for changing the display of the identification information is different from the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is In the established variable display section, identification information is selected from among identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in accordance with the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived to display a variable display. Normal operation control means for stopping;
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The derivation of the winning display result is permitted from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display units. Special operation control means for selecting identification information from which a winning display result other than the small role display result is not derived on the condition that no determination information indicating the setting information is set and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display When,
Whether the gaming state control means controls the normal gaming state or the special game when the identification information is variably displayed in all of the plurality of variable display portions when the timing means times a predetermined time. Identification information that does not constitute the winning display result, regardless of the setting of the decision information, out of the identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in each variable display section regardless of whether the state is controlled. And a time stop control means for deriving the selected identification information and stopping the variable display. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable on a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine where one game is completed by deriving and winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device,
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-decision means for determining whether or not to allow, and setting decision information according to the decision result;
A variation start control means for starting the variation display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
Stop operation means for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Time measuring means for measuring a time elapsed since a timing start condition that can be satisfied after at least the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, A variable stop control means for stopping the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section where the variable stop condition is satisfied;
A game state control means for shifting the game state from the normal game state to a special game state in which the control for changing the display of the identification information is different from the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is In the established variable display section, identification information is selected from among identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in accordance with the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived to display a variable display. Normal operation control means for stopping;
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The derivation of the winning display result is permitted from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display units. Special operation control means for selecting identification information from which a winning display result other than the small role display result is not derived on the condition that no determination information indicating the setting information is set and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display When,
Whether the gaming state control means controls the normal gaming state or the special game when the identification information is variably displayed in all of the plurality of variable display portions when the timing means times a predetermined time. Regardless of whether or not the state is controlled, each variable display unit selects identification information that constitutes a predetermined display result other than the winning display result, derives the selected identification information, and stops variable display And a time stop control means for causing the slot machine. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable on a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine where one game is completed by deriving and winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device,
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-decision means for determining whether or not to allow, and setting decision information according to the decision result;
A variation start control means for starting the variation display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
Stop operation means for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Time measuring means for measuring a time elapsed since a timing start condition that can be satisfied after at least the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, A variable stop control means for stopping the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section where the variable stop condition is satisfied;
A game state control means for shifting the game state from the normal game state to a special game state in which the control for changing the display of the identification information is different from the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is In the established variable display section, identification information is selected from among identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in accordance with the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived to display a variable display. Normal operation control means for stopping;
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The derivation of the winning display result is permitted from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display units. Special operation control means for selecting identification information from which a winning display result other than the small role display result is not derived on the condition that no determination information indicating the setting information is set and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display When,
Based on the fact that when the gaming state control means is controlled to the special gaming state, the time counting means keeps a predetermined time while the identification information is variably displayed on all of the plurality of variable display portions. When identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time determined corresponding to each variable display unit is selected when it is assumed that the variable stop condition is satisfied Determining means for determining whether derivation of the winning display result is inevitable;
When it is determined by the determining means that the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable, the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided at the timing at which the variable stop condition is established based on the timing of the timing means. Fluctuation stop change control means to change to the timing,
When the variable stop condition is satisfied in all of the plurality of variable display units based on the timing of the time measuring means, the first maximum delay time or the second maximum time determined corresponding to each variable display unit Time for selecting identification information that does not constitute the winning display result regardless of the setting of the determination information from among the identification information that can be derived within the range of the delay time, and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display A slot machine comprising stop control means. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable on a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine where one game is completed by deriving and winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the active line set in the variable display device,
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived, a winning display result including a small part display result accompanied by a valuable value that can be used for setting the betting amount is derived as the display result of the variable display device. Pre-decision means for determining whether or not to allow, and setting decision information according to the decision result;
A variation start control means for starting the variation display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections when a predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
Stop operation means for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information in the plurality of variable display sections by the player's operation,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections;
Time measuring means for measuring a time elapsed since a timing start condition that can be satisfied after at least the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied;
For each of the plurality of variable display portions, when the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means or the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, A variable stop control means for stopping the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section where the variable stop condition is satisfied;
A game state control means for shifting the game state from the normal game state to a special game state in which the control for changing the display of the identification information is different from the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
The fluctuation stop control means includes
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the normal game state by the gaming state control means, the variable stop condition is In the established variable display section, identification information is selected from among identification information that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time in accordance with the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is derived to display a variable display. Normal operation control means for stopping;
The plurality of variable displays when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects an operation of the stop operation means while being controlled to the special game state by the gaming state control means. The derivation of the winning display result is permitted from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time in at least some of the variable display units. Special operation control means for selecting identification information from which a winning display result other than the small role display result is not derived on the condition that no determination information indicating the setting information is set and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display When,
Based on the fact that when the gaming state control means is controlled to the special gaming state, the time counting means keeps a predetermined time while the identification information is variably displayed on all of the plurality of variable display portions. When the variable stop condition is assumed to be satisfied, the first maximum delay time determined corresponding to each variable display unit according to a predetermined stop order determined corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable stop condition or the A determination means for determining whether or not derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable when identification information that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time is selected;
When the determination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result can be avoided, the predetermined stopping order is determined, and the determining means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is unavoidable. A stop order determining means for determining a stop order that can avoid the derivation of the winning display result sometimes different from the predetermined stop order;
When the variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means has timed a predetermined time, the first display unit is determined corresponding to each variable display unit according to the stop order determined by the stop order determining means. The identification information that does not constitute the winning display result is selected from the identification information that can be derived within the range of the maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time, regardless of the setting of the decision information, and the selected identification information is A slot machine comprising: time stop control means for deriving and stopping the variable display. The fluctuation stop control means is changed based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. Identification information that does not constitute a winning display result together with the identification information derived to the already stopped variable display section in the variable display section where the above variable stop condition is satisfied, provided that the stop condition already exists. 5. A non-derivation control means for partial stop that includes selecting the selected information regardless of the setting of the determination information and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display. The slot machine according to item. The fluctuation stop control means is changed based on the fact that the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means when a variable stop condition is established based on the fact that the time measuring means measures a predetermined time. The first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time determined corresponding to the variable display portion where the variable stop condition is satisfied, provided that there is an already stopped variable display portion where the stop condition is already satisfied. A partial stop time derivation control means for selecting identification information from among the identification information derivable within the range of the information according to the setting of the decision information and deriving the selected identification information to stop the variable display. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The fluctuation stop control means includes
A last stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information in the variable display section stopped before the last stop among the plurality of variable display sections;
One of the winning display results from the identification information derivable within the range of the first maximum delay time or the second maximum delay time determined by the pre-final stop control means corresponding to each variable display unit. When the identification information that will lead to the reach display mode that constitutes the part is selected, it coincides with the impossible pattern that makes it impossible to derive the winning display result when the identification information is derived to the variable display part that is finally stopped An impossible pattern determination means for determining whether or not to do,
The last pre-stop control means selects an identification pattern avoidance control means for selecting any identification information from among the identification information that does not cause the impossible pattern to be derived when it is determined by the impossible pattern determination means to match the impossible pattern. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: The variable stop control means counts the predetermined time when there is an already stopped variable display section in which a variable stop condition is established based on the stop operation detection means detecting the operation of the stop operation means. When there are a plurality of variable display sections that satisfy the variable stop condition based on the above, further comprising a stop order selection means for selecting the order of the variable display sections for stopping the variable display from the plurality of variable display sections,
The stop order selection means has an impossible pattern, which is inevitable to derive the winning display result when deriving identification information to the variable display unit to be finally stopped, before the variable display unit to be finally stopped. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the order of the variable display units for stopping the variable display is selected in an order that does not appear in the variable display unit to be stopped. A time notifying unit for notifying information capable of identifying at least one of a time measured by the time measuring unit or a remaining time until the time measured by the time measuring unit reaches the predetermined time. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the slot machine is characterized in that: When the remaining time until the time measured by the time measuring means reaches the predetermined time becomes a predetermined specific time shorter than the predetermined time, it can be identified that the specific time has been reached The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a specific time notifying unit for notifying information. The stop operation means was not operated when the identification information that does not constitute the winning display result was selected based on the fact that the time measuring means timed a predetermined time, and the selected identification information was derived. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising non-stop operation notifying means for notifying that the identification information has been derived based on.

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