JP2006158664A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine receiving the operation of a reel stop button even in a reel start-up period in which reels are not rotated at constant speed. <P>SOLUTION: When reel stop buttons 4a-4c are operated in the reel start-up period β, reel temporary reception display parts 10a-10c are lighted as synchronized with the operation. After that, in a reel constant speed period γ, rotation of the reels 3a-3c is automatically stopped, and the light of the reel temporary reception display parts 10a-10c is extinguished as synchronized with the stop of rotation of the reels. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine incorporating a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface.

  A well-known slot machine has a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and these reels can be visually recognized from the display window of the front panel. In addition, the front panel is also provided with a start lever, reel stop button, etc., and when the player operates the start lever, all the reels start rotating at the same time, and the player stops the reel stop corresponding to each reel. When the buttons are operated sequentially, the reels stop rotating sequentially.

  By the way, in the slot machine, even if the reel stop button is operated while the reel is rotating, there is a period during which the reel cannot be stopped immediately (hereinafter referred to as a reel stop impossible period). Is well known. Specifically, the reel initial movement period from the start of the reel to the constant speed and the stop control processing period from the button operation of the reel stop button to the actual stop of the reel are well known ( For example, see Patent Document 1). If the player operates the reel stop button during these periods, the operation is not accepted by the machine and is processed as an invalid operation. Then, after the reel initial movement period expires or after the stop control processing period expires, it is necessary to operate the reel stop button again.

JP 2004-222947 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, for a player who wants to advance the game quickly, the operation of the reel stop button is not accepted until the expiration of the reel stop impossibility period, and the player must wait. On the other hand, it was frustrating and sometimes stressed. As a result, the player cannot concentrate on the game, and there is a possibility that the preference of the slot machine is impaired. In addition, many players wait while striking the reel stop button until the reel stop impossible period expires, and there is a problem that the reel stop button is consumed quickly and the cost is increased.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can solve these problems.

  The present invention has a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a plurality of reels visible from the front, a reel start operation unit for instructing rotation start of the reels, and a rotating reel provided for each reel. When a plurality of reel stop operation units that command rotation stop and a reel stop operation unit are operated, a reel stop operation signal output unit that outputs a reel stop operation signal and a reel start operation unit are operated. A reel start operation signal output means for outputting a reel start operation signal, and a game control means for starting rotation of all the reels upon receipt of the reel start operation signal and stopping rotation of the corresponding reels upon receipt of the reel stop operation signal In a slot machine equipped with a stop operation for temporarily holding a reel stop operation signal output during a reel stop impossible period in which a rotating reel cannot be stopped And a stop timing setting means for setting a stop timing of the rotating reel after the reel stop operation signal is temporarily held by the stop operation signal storage holding means, and the game control means receives the reel When it is determined that the reception timing of the stop operation signal is a reel stop disabled period determination control process for determining whether or not the reception timing of the stop operation signal is a reel stop disabled period, and the reception timing of the received reel stop operation signal is a reel stop disabled period In addition, the temporary acceptance control process for temporarily holding the reel stop operation signal in the stop operation signal storage and holding means, and the reel related to temporary acceptance at the stop timing set by the stop timing setting means by the expiration of the reel stop impossible period. It is characterized by comprising control contents for sequentially executing a reel stop control process configured to stop rotation. It is a lot machine (claim 1).

  In such a configuration, even when the reel stop operation unit is operated during the reel stop impossible period, the action is not invalidated and is processed as an effective operation. Here, temporarily holding the reel stop operation signal means, for example, storing and holding that the signal is received in the storage device RAM 62, that is, setting a predetermined flag in a predetermined storage area. In such a configuration, the stop operation during the reel stop impossible period is not processed as invalid as in the conventional configuration, so that the player waits for the stop operation until the reel stop impossible period expires. There is nothing. Further, in the present invention, the reel operation that the player has made during the reel stop impossible period apparently becomes effective after the fact, and the reel to be stopped automatically stops. That is, after the reel starts to rotate, the player does not need to stop the reel that is rotating again, so that the operation burden on the player is reduced.

  Furthermore, in the above-described configuration, a reel stop operation temporary acceptance notification device for notifying that the reel stop operation has been temporarily received is provided, and the temporary reception control process operates the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device to receive the reception. A configuration for notifying that the operation related to the signal has been temporarily received is proposed (claim 2).

  Here, the provisional acceptance of the reel stop operation means that the machine side accepts the operation of the reel stop operation section during the reel stop impossible period as an effective operation, and if the reel stop operation is provisionally accepted, The reel stops rotating by operating the reel stop operation unit during the reel stop impossible period without operating the reel stop operation unit again for the inner reel. In such a configuration, even when the reel stop operation unit is operated during the reel stop impossible period, the act is effective using the reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device, in other words, the act is provisionally accepted. The player is made to recognize that it is. In such a configuration, the player who operates the reel stop operation unit during the reel stop impossible period is effective when the operation of the reel stop operation unit is provisionally received by the notification by the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device. Will be recognized.

  Further, when the game control means notifies the provisional acceptance by the reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device, the operation of the reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device is stopped when the reel related to provisional acceptance is stopped. A configuration is proposed in which the control content for stopping the acceptance notification is provided (claim 3).

  In such a configuration, when the reel related to temporary reception actually stops rotating, the role of temporary reception related to the stop operation is exhausted. Therefore, the player recognizes that the temporarily received state is released by adopting a configuration in which the operation of the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device is stopped together with the reel rotation stop. Therefore, the player can surely grasp whether or not the provisional acceptance is made based on the presence / absence of the notification, and the progress of the game becomes clear and the game can be played without feeling stress.

  Further, in the configuration described so far, when the reel stop operation unit is operated with respect to the rotating reel, the angular position detection means for detecting the angular position of the reel at the time of the operation, and the angular position detection An angular position memory that sequentially stores and holds the angular positions detected by the means, and the stop timing setting means sets the stop timing of the reel, and the angular position of the rotating reel is stored in the angular position memory by operating the reel stop operation unit. A configuration characterized in that it is set at a timing at which the stored angular position is obtained can be suitably proposed (claim 4).

  In such a configuration, the reel is stopped by reproducing the operation timing of the reel stop operation unit operated during the reel stop impossible period after the reel stop impossible period expires. That is, for example, when a player operates the reel stop operation unit by so-called pushing without recognizing that it is within the reel stop impossible period, the operation is provisionally accepted and valid. The reel angular position is stored, and the reel stop control for temporary acceptance is executed based on the stored angular position of the reel. Therefore, if a player who is satisfied with the prospects for which the reels cannot be stopped is satisfactory to the player, the player's efforts spent on the prospects are for the periods when the reels cannot be stopped. There will be no waste. For example, the following configuration can be proposed as a specific configuration. That is, the angular position detection means is a stepping motor control board 74 having a reference angular position detection unit 70, a pulse generation unit 71, and a pulse counting unit 73, a stepping motor 72, and the number of pulses from the reference angular position. The central position control device CPU 60 for control and the angular position memory can be configured by a storage device RAM 62 for storing and holding the angular position.

  Further, the stop timing setting means sets the reel stop timing to a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reel becomes the angular position stored and held in the angular position memory by the previous operation of the reel stop operation unit. (Claim 5).

  With this configuration, when the reel stop operation unit can be operated at a satisfactory operation timing with respect to the spinning reel in the past game, it is possible to realize that the operation unit is operated again at the operation timing. Is. In other words, a so-called eye-push that was a past game can be reproduced with a simple operation, and the burden on the eye-push can be reduced. More specifically, when it is desired to reproduce the operation timing of the reel stop operation unit obtained during the past game, the player operates the reel stop operation unit during the reel stop impossible period and temporarily accepts the operation on the machine side. Keep it. Then, after that, the player can set a desired stop timing for the reel without having to look again. As a result, it is not necessary to carry out the burden that is a significant burden for the beginner for each game, and it is possible to appropriately reduce the difficulty of the game and provide a game that is particularly comfortable for the beginner. In addition, since the game progresses according to an unprecedented operation procedure, the game is rich in change, and the interest of the slot machine is increased.

  Further, a configuration is proposed in which the stop timing setting means sets the stop timing of the reel immediately after the start of the reel stop possible period during which the rotating reel can be stopped or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start ( Claim 6).

  In such a configuration, when the stop timing is set immediately after the start of the reel stop possible period, the reel rotation time is shortened, and the game progresses quickly. Further, even when the predetermined time from the start of the period is changed variously, the rotation time of the reel can be changed variously, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

  In addition, as the reel stop impossibility period, a reel initial movement period that starts when all the reels start rotating and ends when the all reels rotate at a constant speed is proposed (claim 7).

  With such a configuration, the operation of the reel stop operation unit during the reel initial movement period is provisionally received, and the operation during the reel initial movement period is not wasted.

  Further, the reel stop impossible period may be a stop control processing period that starts upon reception of a reel stop operation signal and expires after rotation of the reel corresponding to the signal after reception of the signal. ).

  With this configuration, the operation of the reel stop operation unit during the stop control processing period is provisionally received, and the operation during the stop control processing period is not wasted.

  The slot machine according to the present invention is configured to temporarily hold the reel stop operation signal in the stop operation signal storage and holding means when it is determined that the reception timing of the received reel stop operation signal is the reel stop impossible period ( Claim 1), even if the player operates the reel stop operation unit during the reel stop impossible period, it is not treated as invalid as in the past, and the player is not frustrated, and stress is prevented from accumulating during the game. There is an effect that can. Further, if the accumulation of stress during the game is suppressed, the concentration of the players is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  When the reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device is operated to notify that the operation related to the received signal has been provisionally accepted (Claim 2), the player uses the provisional acceptance notification to notify the reel It will be recognized that the operation of the stop operation unit has been temporarily received. For this reason, there exists the outstanding effect which can make a player grasp | ascertain clearly that it was provisionally received. Therefore, the progress of the game becomes clear, and there is an advantage that the player can concentrate on the game without feeling stress.

  In addition, when the temporary stop notification is notified by the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device, the temporary reception notification by the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device is stopped when the reel related to the temporary reception is stopped. (Claim 3) The player recognizes that the state where the operation of the reel stop operation unit is temporarily received is canceled by the stop of the temporary reception notification by the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device. For this reason, there exists the outstanding effect which can make a player grasp | ascertain the presence or absence of provisional acceptance clearly. Therefore, the progress of the game becomes clear, and there is an advantage that the player can concentrate on the game without feeling stress.

  Also, when the stop timing setting means is configured to set the reel stop timing to a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reel becomes the angular position stored and held in the angular position memory by the operation of the reel stop operation unit. (Claim 4) In the case where the player is satisfied with the prospect during the reel stop impossible period, the player's effort spent on the prospect is made during the reel stop impossible period. There is an excellent effect that can be prevented from being wasted.

  Also, when the stop timing setting means sets the reel stop timing to a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reel becomes the angular position stored and held in the angular position memory by the previous operation of the reel stop operation unit (Claim 5) When the reel stop operation unit can be operated at an operation timing that is satisfactory in the past game, the operation timing can be reproduced again, so that the game can be played with high difficulty. There is no need to perform it every time, and there is an excellent effect of preventing the player from suffering a great deal of disadvantage due to the failure to push.

  Furthermore, when the stop timing setting means is configured to set the reel stop timing immediately after the start of the reel stop possible period during which the rotating reel can be stopped or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start (claim 6). ), The progress of the game can be speeded up or optimized, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

  Further, when the reel stop impossible period is set as the reel initial movement period (Claim 7), the operation of the reel stop operation section during the reel initial movement period can be provisionally received. The operation can be prevented from being wasted.

  Further, when the reel stop impossible period is set as the stop control processing period (Claim 8), it is possible to temporarily accept the operation of the reel stop operation unit during the stop control processing period, and the reel stop during the stop control processing period. There is an effect that the operation of the operation unit can be prevented from being wasted.

<First embodiment>
A slot machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a gaming machine main body 14 having a front rectangular shape, and includes three reels 3a, 3b, 3c that individually rotate forward. A plurality of symbols x (see FIG. 2) are provided on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3a to 3c, and each reel 3a, 3b is passed through three display windows 6a, 6b, 6c opened in the front panel 14a. , 3c is partially visible from the front.

  Here, the symbol x will be described in more detail. The symbols x are formed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “R (replay)”, “cherry”, “bell”, “lemon” are included as the symbol x, and each reel 3a to 3c. The symbol sequence 30a, 30b, 30c which is characteristic of FIG.

  In addition, a start lever 5 protrudes from the front surface of the gaming machine main body 14 at a position to the left of the center. The start lever 5 commands rotation start of the reels 3a to 3c. When the player depresses the start lever 5, the spinning device built in the gaming machine main body 14 satisfies predetermined requirements. 34 (refer to FIG. 3) is driven, and the reels 3a to 3c connected to the spinning device 34 start to rotate forward all at once. Thereby, it is visually recognized through the display windows 6a to 6c that the symbol x on the reels 3a to 3c moves from the upper side to the lower side.

  Further, a bet button 7 for inputting the number of bets is provided on the lower left side of the left display window 6a. This bet button 7 is used to input a bet number. On the other hand, a medal slot 8 is disposed diagonally to the right of the right display window 6c. When a player inserts a medal as a game medium into the medal insertion slot 8 or when the bet button 7 is operated, the number of bets is determined according to the number of inserted medals or the number of button operations. ing. More specifically, the five lighting devices 24 arranged in the vertical direction on the front panel 14a are notified of three active lines and two diagonal lines (total of five) according to the number of bets. The player can confirm the number of bets based on the number of lines.

  Three reel stop buttons 4a, 4b, 4c are provided side by side below the display windows 6a-6c. These reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are for instructing to stop the rotating reels 3a to 3c. More specifically, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are provided for each of the reels 3a to 3c. When the left reel stop button 4a at the left position is pressed, the left reel 3a is moved to the middle reel stop button 4b at the middle position. When the is pressed, the middle reel 3b is stopped, and when the right reel stop button 4c at the right position is pressed, the right reel 3c stops rotating.

  Further, in the present embodiment example, reel provisional receiving display portions 10a to 10c are respectively disposed immediately below the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c. Specifically, a left reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a, a middle reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b, and a right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c are sequentially arranged from the left. In these reel provisional acceptance display portions 10a to 10c, lamps (not shown) built in the gaming machine main body 14 are arranged at predetermined positions, and are configured to light up in a predetermined manner at predetermined times. The lighting modes and roles of the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c are essential parts of the present invention and will be described in detail later.

  Further, a credit number display part 27 and a winning / dispensing number display part 28 are formed side by side immediately above the medal slot 8. Then, the credit number display unit 27 displays the number of medal credits up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 50), while the winning / dispensing number display unit 28 displays the number of medals to be paid out as a prize.

  In addition, a tray 13 that stores medals to be provided when the upper limit number of credits is exceeded is disposed at the lowest position on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 14.

In the configuration described so far, in principle, the game proceeds as follows.
First, in a situation where the bet number is not set, when the player inserts a medal or operates the bet button 7 to set the bet number, the lighting tool 24 is turned on and a predetermined number of active lines are notified. The In addition, the current credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 27. When the start lever 5 is pushed down while all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate all at once. When the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are sequentially operated with respect to the rotating reels 3a to 3c, the reels 3a to 3c are sequentially stopped. Here, when the same pattern x is stopped on the active line that is lit and displayed, it becomes a winning combination, and when the number of credits is added or the upper limit of the number of credits is exceeded, a predetermined number is placed in the tray 13. Medals are paid out, and a profit based on the number of bets is paid out to the player. In terms of game content, a game operation such as a bonus game advantageous to the player is started. On the other hand, when the combination of the stopped symbols x is other than the winning combination, the display is confirmed as lost.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 40 provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations and the like. On the board circuit of the main control board 40, there is arranged a main control central control unit CPU 60 that constitutes a microcomputer and executes overall control relating to games.

  In addition, the storage device ROM 61 is connected to the main control central control unit CPU 60 via an address bus (not shown) that unilaterally transmits information for designating an address. Further, the storage device RAM 62 is also connected via a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. Here, the storage device ROM 61 stores operation data used for arithmetic processing and fixed data such as various random number tables. On the other hand, the storage device RAM 62 is provided with a storage area, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area, and the like.

  The board circuit of the main control board 40 is provided with a first I / O port 50a and a second I / O port 50b for the main control CPU 60 to perform data communication with peripheral devices. Yes.

  A start switch 5a, a left reel stop switch 41a, a middle reel stop switch 41b, a right reel stop switch 41c, a inserted medal detection sensor 8a, and a bet switch 7a are connected to the first I / O port 50a. The central control CPU 60 for main control checks the detection signals output from these switches or sensors at predetermined time intervals. When the detection signals are received, the information is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62. Then, various control processes are executed.

  On the other hand, the second I / O port 50b includes the lighting device 24, the medal payout device 31, the lamp device 32, the credit number display unit 27, the winning / payout number display unit 28, the sound effect generator 33, and the present invention. The left reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a, the middle reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b, and the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c are connected, and a control command from the central control CPU 60 for main control is output to each device in one direction. . In addition, a rotating device 34 is connected to the second I / O port 50b, and the main control CPU 60 and the rotating device 34 are connected to the second I / O port 50b. Are exchanging signals.

  More specifically, the start switch 5a is disposed on the start lever 5, and outputs a start signal when the player operates the start lever 5. When the main control central control unit CPU 60 receives this start signal, it starts various operations such as obtaining random number values from various random number tables, and transmits a rotation start signal to the drum unit 34. Then, the rotating device 34 starts rotating the three reels 3a to 3c in accordance with the signal.

  Each of the reel stop switches 41a to 41c is disposed on each of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c, and outputs a stop signal when the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c. When the main control central control unit CPU 60 receives this stop signal, it transmits a rotation stop signal to the spinning device 34. In principle, the spinning device 34 stops the rotation of the corresponding reels 3a to 3c according to the signal. The exceptional control processing contents for the stop signals output from the reel stop switches 41a to 41c are the main part of the present invention and will be described in detail later.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 8a is disposed in the medal insertion slot 8, and when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 8, a betting number setting pulse signal is output according to the number of medals. When the central control CPU 60 for main control receives this betting number setting pulse signal, it outputs a lighting signal to the lighting tool 24 that displays the effective line up to a predetermined number (up to three), and a predetermined number (four). Is exceeded, a display signal is transmitted to the credit amount display unit 27. The lighting device 24 displays the effective line according to the lighting signal, while the credit number display unit 27 displays the required credit number according to the display signal. When the central control CPU 60 for main control receives the betting number setting pulse signal, it stores and holds the received data of the signal in the storage device RAM 62 as betting number data. Here, the betting number data is data relating to the betting number (1, 2, or 3).

  The bet switch 7a is disposed on the bet button 7. When the player operates the bet button 7, the bet number setting pulse signal is output according to the button operation. When the central control CPU 60 for main control receives this betting number setting pulse signal, it outputs a lighting signal to the lighting tool 24 and transmits a display signal to the credit number display unit 27. And the lighting tool 24 displays an effective line according to a lighting signal, while the credit amount display part 27 displays a required credit number according to a display signal. When receiving the betting number setting pulse signal from the bet switch 7a, the main control central control unit CPU 60 stores and holds the received data of the signal in the storage device RAM 62 as betting number data.

  Further, when the combination of the stopped symbols x becomes a winning combination and the medals are paid out in order to give a profit to the player, the main control central control unit CPU 60, based on the betting number data, A display signal is transmitted to the winning / dispensing number display unit 28 so as to display the number of payouts, and a display signal is also transmitted to the credit number display unit 27 so as to display the corresponding credit number. In addition, when the number of credits exceeds a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 50), a payout signal is transmitted to the medal payout device 31 so that the surplus number of medals is provided. And each display part 27 and 28 each displays required content according to a display signal. When a payout signal is transmitted, the medal payout device 31 is driven according to the signal to deliver a medal. On the other hand, in the case of a combination of loses, the main control central control unit CPU 60 performs a fixed display in the form of loses.

  Further, when executing a predetermined effect / notification as the game progresses, the main control central control unit CPU 60 transmits an effect / notification signal to the lamp device 32 or the sound effect generator 33. Then, the lamp device 32 or the sound effect generating device 33 is driven in a required production manner according to the signal, and lights or sounds.

  Further, a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided in the substrate circuit of the main control central control device CPU60. The main control CPU 60 performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. In addition, a timer TM that counts clock pulses output by the clock device and measures time is also connected. The timer TM counts in synchronization with the clock of the clock device, and outputs a release signal when the count reaches a predetermined number. When the release signal is output, the timer TM is initialized (reset).

  The start lever 5 according to the present embodiment forms a reel start operation unit according to the present invention. The reel stop buttons 4a to 4c constitute a reel stop operation unit according to the present invention. The reel stop operation signals according to the present invention are configured by the stop signals output from the reel stop switches 41a to 41c, and the reel stop operation signal output means according to the present invention is configured by the reel stop switches 41a to 41c. The start signal output from the start switch 5a constitutes the reel start operation signal according to the present invention, and the start switch 5a constitutes the seal start operation signal output means according to the present invention.

Next, the above-described rotating drum device 34 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the spinning device 34 includes a stepping motor control board 74 and a stepping motor 72 to which the reels 3 a to 3 c are connected. Further, the stepping motor control board 74 includes a reference angular position detection unit 70 configured by a photo sensor, a pulse generation unit 71 that periodically outputs a pulse signal at predetermined intervals, and a pulse signal output by the pulse generation unit 71. And a pulse counting unit 73 for counting. Here, the second I / O port 50 b of the main control board 40 is connected to the pulse generator 71, and the pulse generator 71 is connected to the stepping motor 72 and the pulse counter 73, respectively. Further, the second I / O port 50 b and the reference angular position detection unit 70 are connected, and the reference angular position detection unit 70 is also connected to the stepping motor 72. The pulse counting unit 73 is also connected to the second I / O port 50b.

  In this configuration, a reference angle position serving as a reference for detecting the rotation angle is set for each of the reels 3a to 3c. The reference angular position detection unit 70 configured with a photosensor or the like detects the reference angular position as needed, and transmits signal data related to the reference angular position to the central control device CPU 60 for main control. Further, when a control command from the main control CPU 60 is transmitted to the pulse generator 71, the pulse generator 71 rotates a pulse signal for rotating the reels 3a to 3c by a predetermined rotation angle from the reference angle position. Is output to the stepping motor 72. In response to this pulse signal, the stepping motor 72 sequentially rotates the reels 3a to 3c by a predetermined rotation angle to rotate the reels 3a to 3c forward. The pulse counting unit 73 counts the input pulse signal and transmits the signal to the second I / O port 50b. Since the main control central control unit CPU 60 is configured to grasp the number of pulses from the reference angular position in this way, the rotation mode of each of the reels 3a to 3c can be completely controlled. Thus, it is possible to confirm and display a specific symbol x, or to specify the angular position when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated with respect to the rotating reels 3a to 3c. In addition, the structure of what is called a pulse motor described so far can use the thing of a conventional structure suitably.

  It should be noted that the stepping motor control board 74 including the reference angular position detection unit 70, the pulse generation unit 71, and the pulse counting unit 73, the stepping motor 72, and the number of pulses from the reference angular position according to the present embodiment are ascertained. The central control device CPU 60 for control constitutes a rotation angle detection means according to the present invention. Further, the storage device RAM 62 that stores and holds the angular position constitutes the angular position memory according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the game progress will be described with reference to the time charts shown in FIGS.
First, in FIG. 4, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated with respect to the rotating reels 3a to 3c after the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a constant speed, and the previous reels 3a and 3b are completely moved. The game progress when the reel stop buttons 4b and 4c are respectively operated for the next reels 3b and 3c after the rotation is stopped is shown. Therefore, in such a situation, the operation procedure is the same as before, and when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated in order, the reels 3a to 3c are sequentially stopped.

  More specifically, when the start lever 5 is operated during the all-reel stop period α and the start switch 5a is turned on, the left reel 3a, the middle reel 3b, and the right reel 3c are simultaneously rotated.

  Here, during the reel initial movement period β in which the reels 3a to 3c are not rotating at a constant speed, the reels 3a to 3c cannot stop rotating even during rotation. On the other hand, when the rotational speed of the reels 3a to 3c becomes constant, the reel initial movement period β expires and the reel constant speed period γ starts. In this reel constant speed period γ, it is possible to actually stop the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c. It is a well-known fact that such a period in which the stop of the rotating reels 3a to 3c is restricted is set. Note that the reel initial stop period β, which starts when all the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate and ends when all the reels 3a to 3c stop rotating, constitutes the reel stop impossible period according to the present invention.

  When the reel constant speed period γ is started and the left reel stop button 4a is turned on during the reel constant speed period γ and the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on, the reel constant speed period γ expires and 190 ms from the time of the ON. Within 3 seconds, the left reel 3a stops rotating.

  Here, a so-called slip control process is performed during a period from the expiration of the reel constant speed period γ until 190 ms elapses (hereinafter referred to as a stop control process period δ). The reels (in this example, the middle reel 3b and the right reel 3c) are restricted from stopping rotating. When the stop control processing period δ expires, a period during which the other reels (the middle reel 3b and the right reel 3c) can actually stop rotating (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation interval period ε) starts. It is a well-known fact that such a reel stop impossibility period is set. The stop control starts when the main control central control unit CPU 60 receives a stop signal due to the reel stop switch 41a being turned on and ends when the reels 3a to 3c corresponding to the signal stop rotating. The processing period δ constitutes a reel stop impossibility period according to the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, when the middle reel stop button 4b is operated during the stop operation interval period ε after the left reel 3a stops and the middle reel stop switch 41b is turned on, the stop operation interval period ε expires, and then The middle reel 3b stops rotating after the stop control processing period δ. Similarly, when the right reel stop button 4c is operated during the stop operation interval period ε and the right reel stop switch 41c is turned on, the stop operation interval period ε expires, and the right reel 3c is moved through the stop control processing period δ. Stop rotating. As a result, all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, and the all-reel stop period α starts again.

  Here, when the periods α to ε are put together, the reel stop impossible period in which the reels 3a to 3c cannot be actually stopped includes the all reel stop period α, the reel initial movement period β, and the stop control processing period δ. . On the other hand, the reel stop possible period during which the reels 3a to 3c can actually be stopped includes a reel constant speed period γ and a stop operation interval period ε.

  As described so far, in the gaming situation shown in FIG. 4, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are not temporarily accepted, so that each reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a according to the present invention is provided. -10c is always kept off.

  On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows the game progress including the case where the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during the reel stop impossible period. In such a situation, even if the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated, the reels 3a to 3c may not be stopped immediately. Therefore, at this time, the reel temporary acceptance display portions 10a to 10c are turned on together with the operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c, and the temporary acceptance notification of the stop operation is made. The reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c of this embodiment form a reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device according to the present invention.

  Specifically, when the start lever 5 is operated and the start switch 5a is turned on during the all-reel stop period α in which all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, the left reel 3a, the middle reel 3b, and the right reel 3c are all at once. Start rotating. When the left reel stop button 4a is operated and the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on during the reel initial movement period β, the left reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a is lit, and an operation for stopping the left reel 3a is temporarily performed. Notify that it has been accepted. Thereby, the player recognizes that his / her operation has been temporarily received by the machine side. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is awaited and frustrated, and a situation in which the button is continuously hit and waits until the reel initial movement period β expires can be avoided.

  The left reel 3a automatically stops rotating after a reel initial movement period β, a reel constant speed period γ, and a stop control processing period δ. And since the role of provisional acceptance is exhausted by the rotation stop of this left reel 3a, the lighted left reel provisional acceptance display part 10a is extinguished together with this rotation stop. Thereby, the player recognizes that the provisional acceptance state is released. The stop control processing period δ expires when the rotation of the left reel 3a is stopped.

  After the left reel 3a stops, when the middle reel stop button 4b is operated during the stop operation interval period ε and the middle reel stop switch 41b is turned on, the middle reel 3b stops rotating after a stop control processing period δ. Since the operation of the middle reel stop button 4b is within the stop operation interval period ε in which the middle reel 3b can be stopped immediately, the middle reel 3b stops rotating normally without being temporarily received. Therefore, the intermediate reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b is kept off.

  On the other hand, when the right reel stop button 4c is operated and the right reel stop switch 41c is turned ON after the middle reel stop button 4b is operated and the middle reel 3b is rotating, the stop control related to the middle reel 3b is performed. Since the operation is a button operation during the processing period δ, the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c is lit to notify that the operation has been provisionally accepted. On the other hand, the player recognizes that his / her operation has been provisionally accepted by the machine by this provisional acceptance notification.

  Then, after the middle reel 3b stops rotating, the right reel 3c is subjected to slip control processing and automatically stops rotating. When the rotation is stopped, the lit right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c is turned off.

  From the above, provisionally accepting the button operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c means that the operation of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during the reel stop impossible period (reel initial movement period β or stop control processing period δ) is effective. This means that the machine side accepts the operation of the reel stop button 4a-4c, and if the button operation of the reel stop button 4a-4c is provisionally received, the reel stop button 4a-4c is not operated again for the rotating reels 3a-3c. Reel 3a-3c stops rotating by operation.

Next, control processing of the slot machine 1 will be described. First, a control process related to the reel initial movement period β in the reel stop impossible period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, first, the main control central control unit CPU 60 determines whether or not the number of bets has been set (step S1). Specifically, whether or not the valid bet number data for which the flag is established is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 8 or operating the bet button 7. Determine whether or not.

  If it is determined that the bet number is set, it is next determined whether or not the start switch 5a is turned on (step S2). And when it determines with the start switch 5a having been turned ON, it transfers to step S3 next. If it is determined in step S1 that the bet number is not set, the control process of step S1 is executed again. If it is determined in step S2 that the start switch 5a is not ON, the control process of step 2 is executed again.

  In step S3, the bet number is determined based on the stored bet number data. When step S3 ends, the main control central control unit CPU 60 executes a lottery process (step S4). Specifically, random number values are acquired from various random number tables stored and held in the storage device ROM 61. For example, a big bonus value, a regular bonus value, a small combination value, or a replay value is acquired from a predetermined random number table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning flag has been established (step S5). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value matches a predetermined determination value.

  If it is determined that the winning flag is established, a winning determination process is executed (step S6). Specifically, when the acquired random number value matches the determination value, a winning flag is set in the corresponding flag area. Then, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that the random number value does not match the determination value, the winning flag is not established, and the process immediately proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a control process for starting rotation of all the reels 3a to 3c is executed. Specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control transmits a rotation start signal to the spinning device 34. When the control process in step S7 is finished, the main control central control unit CPU 60 turns on the timer TM (not shown) (step S8). The timer TM defines the reel initial movement period β, and is configured so that the reels 3a to 3c do not stop rotating while the timer TM is operating.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on (step S9). That is, in consideration of the control processing in step S7 and step S8, the determination in step S9 is whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated in the reel initial movement period β, in other words, the reception timing of the stop signal is the reel. It is determined whether or not the initial movement period β.

  If it is determined that the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on, a flag indicating that the stop signal has been received is set in a predetermined storage area of the storage device RAM 62, the received signal is temporarily held, and the operation is performed in step S8. It is determined whether the timer TM is ON (step S10). If it is determined that the timer TM is ON, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that the timer TM is OFF, the process proceeds to step S25 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S9 that the left reel stop switch 41a is not ON, the process immediately proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, it is determined whether or not the middle reel stop switch 41b is turned on. In other words, considering the control processing from step S7 to step S10, the determination in step S11 is whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the reel initial movement period β, in other words, the timing of receiving the stop signal. It is determined whether or not the reel initial movement period β. If it is determined that the stop signal has been received, a flag indicating that the stop signal has been received is set in a predetermined storage area of the storage device RAM 62, the received signal is temporarily held, and the timer TM activated in step S8 is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S12). If it is determined that the timer TM is ON, the process proceeds to step S13. If it is determined that the timer TM is OFF, the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the middle reel stop switch 41b is not ON, the process immediately proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not the right reel stop switch 41c is turned on. That is, considering the control processing from step S7 to step S12, the determination in step S13 is whether or not the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated in the reel initial movement period β, in other words, the reception timing of the stop signal. It is determined whether or not the reel initial movement period β. If it is determined that the stop signal has been received, a flag indicating that the stop signal has been received is set in a predetermined storage area of the storage device RAM 62, the received signal is temporarily held, and the timer TM activated in step S8 is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S14). If it is determined that the timer TM is ON, the process proceeds to step S15. If it is determined that the timer TM is OFF, the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the right reel stop switch 41c is not ON, the process immediately proceeds to step S15.

  Here, in step S25, since it is determined in steps S10, S12, and S14 that a stop signal is output in the reel constant speed period γ, the rotation stop control process for each reel 3a to 3c is executed as usual. . Specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control transmits a rotation stop signal to the spinning device 34. Furthermore, in step S26, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped. If it is determined that the reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, it is determined whether or not a winning is confirmed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the same symbol x has stopped on the active line. Here, when the same symbol x is stopped on the active line, that is, when the combination of the stopped symbols x is a winning combination, a medal payout process is executed (step S28). Specifically, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the stopped combination pattern x. Then, the game ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S27 that the winning is not confirmed, that is, in the case of a lost combination, the medal payout process (step S28) is not executed, the mode is confirmed and the game is ended.

  Note that the game including the control processing from step S25 to step S28 corresponds to the game content shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the control process which concerns on the principal part of this invention is demonstrated.
In step S15, it is determined whether or not at least one of the reel stop switches 41a to 41c is turned on by the control processing from step S9 to step S14. That is, it is determined whether or not a flag indicating reception of a stop signal in the all-reel stop state is established in the storage device RAM 62. If it is determined that any one of the reel stop switches 41a to 41c is turned on, the corresponding reel provisional receiving display portions 10a to 10c are operated and turned on (step S16). For example, when it is determined that the left reel stop switch 41a has been turned ON, the main control central control device CPU60 transmits a lighting signal to the left reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a. And a predetermined lamp is light-emitted and the left reel provisional acceptance display part 10a lights. Note that the player recognizes that the stop operation for stopping the left reel 3a has been provisionally accepted by the machine side by lighting the left reel provisional acceptance display unit 10a.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S15 that none of the reel stop switches 41a to 41c is ON, the process proceeds to step S9.

  Next, in step S17, it is determined whether or not the current reel constant speed period γ. If it is the reel initial movement period β, the control process of step S17 is executed again. On the other hand, if it is the reel constant speed period γ, the operation of the timer TM operated in step S8 is stopped (step S18), and a control process for automatically stopping the reels 3a to 3c related to temporary reception is executed (step S19). ). Specifically, the reels 3a to 3c are automatically and sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing in the order in which stop signals are output. The control processing in steps S18 and S19 constitutes stop timing setting means for stopping the reels 3a to 3c related to temporary reception immediately after the start of the reel constant speed period γ. In addition, as the stop mode, for example, the rotation may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel constant speed period γ, or the time until the rotation stops may be changed randomly.

  When the control process in step S19 is completed, it is next determined whether or not all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped (step S20). And when it determines with all the reels 3a-3c having stopped, it transfers to step S22. On the other hand, when it determines with not having stopped, the reels 3a-3c in rotation are stopped (step S21), and the control process of step S20 is performed again.

  In step S22, the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c that were turned on in step S16 are turned off, and the currently lit reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c are sequentially turned off. Specifically, the central control CPU 60 for main control transmits a turn-off signal to the lit reel provisional receiving display units 10a to 10c. Then, by turning off the predetermined lamp, the reel provisional receiving display portions 10a to 10c are turned off. With this series of control processes, a configuration is realized in which the provisional acceptance notification is stopped by stopping the operation of the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c along with the rotation stop of the reels 3a to 3c. Note that the player recognizes that the provisional acceptance state has been canceled by turning off the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c.

  When the control process in step S22 ends, it is next determined whether or not a winning is confirmed (step S23). If it is determined that the winning is confirmed, a process for paying out medals is executed (step S24). Then, the game ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the winning is not confirmed, the symbol form is confirmed and the game is ended.

Next, the control process related to the stop control process period δ in the reel stop impossible period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control central control unit CPU 60 executes control processing from step S51 to step S57. Note that these control processes are the same as the control processes from step S1 to step S7 shown in FIG.

  When the control process for starting rotation of all the reels 3a to 3c is completed in step S57, it is next determined whether or not the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on (step S58). Here, when it is determined that the left reel stop switch 41a is turned on, the first timer TM is operated to turn it on (step S59), and the stop control process is executed for the left reel 3a (step S60). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S58 that it is not ON, the control process in step S58 is executed again. The first timer TM is configured to operate until the stop control processing period δ related to the left reel 3a expires, and the middle reel 3b or the right reel 3c does not stop rotating while the first timer TM is operating. .

  Next, in step S61, it is determined whether or not the middle reel stop switch 41b is turned on. That is, the determination in step S61 takes into account the control processing in steps S58 and S59, whether or not the middle reel stop button 4b has been operated during the stop control processing period δ for the left reel 3a, in other words, the stop signal. It is determined whether or not the reception timing is the stop control processing period δ.

  Here, if it is determined that the middle reel stop switch 41b is turned on, the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the stop control processing period δ, and therefore a flag indicating that a stop signal has been received is stored. The received signal is temporarily held in a predetermined storage area of the device RAM 62. Then, the second timer TM is activated (step S62). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S61 that it is not ON, the control process of step S61 is executed again. The second timer TM is configured to operate until the stop control processing period δ related to the middle reel 3b expires, and the right reel 3c does not stop rotating while the second timer TM is operating.

  Once step S62 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the first timer TM is in an ON state (step S63). Here, if it is determined to be in the ON state, the intermediate reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b is turned on and lit to notify that the stop operation during the slip control processing period δ has been provisionally accepted (step S64). As a result, the player recognizes that the stopping operation for stopping the middle reel 3b has been temporarily received by the machine side.

  Further, after step S64 ends, stop processing of the first timer TM is executed (step S65). Here, the stop process of the timer TM will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control central control unit CPU 60 starts the timer TM (step S90), and sets the counter T to 200 (step S91). Then, the counter T is sequentially subtracted by “1” (step S92). When the counter T is T = 0, the timer TM is stopped. On the other hand, when T ≠ 0, the control process of step S92 is executed again (steps S93 and S94).

  After step S65 ends, stop control processing is executed for the middle reel 3b (step S66). Then, along with the stop of the middle reel 3b, the middle reel provisional acceptance display portion 10b is turned off (step S67). Note that the player recognizes that the temporarily received state has been released by turning off the intermediate reel temporary reception display unit 10b.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it not being an ON state by step S63, the stop process of 1st timer TM is performed (step S74) and it transfers to step S76.

  When step S67 described above is completed, it is next determined whether or not the right reel stop switch 41c is turned on (step S68). That is, the determination in step S68 takes into consideration the control processing in steps S61 and S62, whether or not the right reel stop button 4c is operated during the stop control processing period δ for the middle reel 3b, in other words, the stop signal. It is determined whether or not the reception timing is the stop control processing period δ.

  If it is determined that the right reel stop switch 41b is turned on, a flag indicating that the stop signal has been received is set in a predetermined storage area of the storage device RAM 62, and the received signal is temporarily held. Then, control goes to a step S69. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S68 that it is not ON, the control in step S68 is executed again.

  In step S69, it is determined whether or not the second timer TM is in an ON state. Here, if it is determined to be in the ON state, the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c is turned on and turned on (step S70). Thus, the player recognizes that the stop operation for stopping the right reel 3c has been temporarily received by the machine side.

  Next, stop processing of the second timer TM is executed (step S71), and stop control processing is executed for the right reel 3c (step S72). Then, the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c is turned off (step S73). Note that the player recognizes that the provisional acceptance state has been canceled by turning off the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it not being an ON state by step S69, the stop process of the 2nd timer TM is performed (step S75), and it transfers to step S76.

  In step S76, a reel rotation stop control process is executed. Further, in step S77, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped. If it is determined that the reels 3a to 3c are not stopped, the rotating reels 3a to 3c are stopped (step S78), and the process proceeds to step S77. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped, the process proceeds to the control relating to winning in steps S79 and S80, and the game is ended. The control processes in steps S79 and S80 are the same as the control processes in steps S23 and S24 shown in FIG.

  When the control process in step S73 is completed, the process in step S79 and subsequent steps is executed to end the game.

  Here, the control process of steps S9, S11, S13 of FIG. 6 and steps S61, S66 of FIG. Further, when a stop signal is received in the reel initial movement period β or the stop control process period δ, the control process for setting a flag in the storage device RAM 62, step S16 in FIG. 6, and steps S64 and S70 in FIG. The provisional acceptance control process according to the invention is configured. Further, the reel stop control process according to the present invention is configured by the control processing of step S19 of FIG. 6 and 66 and S72 of FIG. Further, when the stop signal is received during the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ, the storage device RAM 62 that sets a flag indicating that the signal has been received constitutes the stop operation signal storage holding means according to the present invention. . Also, all the reels 3a to 3c are started to rotate by receiving the start signal, and the corresponding reels 3a to 3c are stopped by receiving the stop signal, and the reception timing of the stop signal is the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ. And when it is determined that the reception timing of the stop signal is the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ, the reel temporary acceptance display portions 10a to 10c are turned on, and the reel initial movement period β or After the stop control processing period δ expires, the main control central control unit CPU 60 having the control contents for stopping the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c related to the temporary reception and turning off the reel temporary reception display units 10a to 10c is provided by the present invention. Such game control means is configured.

<Second embodiment>
In addition to the first embodiment, the following configurations can be proposed. In addition, about the same structure as the structure which concerns on 1st embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is simplified or abbreviate | omitted.

  In the configuration according to the second embodiment, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the reel initial motion period β or the stop control processing period δ, the reel initial motion period β expires at the operation timing, or the stop control process The stop control of the reels 3a to 3c after the expiration of the period δ is executed. Details will be sequentially described below.

  In the storage device RAM 62 of the central control CPU 60 for main control according to this embodiment, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ, The angular positions 3a to 3c are stored and held. That is, the pressing timing is stored and held for the reels 3a to 3c. As described above, the angular positions of the reels 3a to 3c when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated are detected by the main control CPU 60 and the spinning device 34.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ, the reel provisional acceptance display portions 10a to 10c are turned on.

First, a control process when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated in the reel initial movement period β will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control central control unit CPU 60 performs control processing from step S101 to step S110. The control processing from step S101 to step S110 is the same as the control processing from step S1 to step S10 shown in FIG.

  Next, when it is determined by the control processing in steps S109 and S110 that the left reel stop button 4a is operated during the reel initial movement period β, the main control central control unit CPU 60 operates the left reel stop button 4a. The angular position of the left reel 3a is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 (step S111). Here, for the sake of convenience, it is assumed that the angular position stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 is stored and held in the following gaming situation. That is, the angle position is set when the left reel stop button 4a is operated when the symbol x1 (see FIG. 10) of the left reel 3a passes through the middle horizontal effective line.

  Similarly, when the middle reel stop button 4b is operated during the reel initial movement period β (steps S112 and S113), the angular position of the middle reel 3b at the time of the operation is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 (step S114). ). This angular position is an angular position when the button operation of the middle reel stop button 4b is performed when the symbol x2 (see FIG. 10) of the middle reel 3b passes through the middle horizontal effective line. Further, when the right reel stop button 4c is operated during the reel initial movement period γ (steps S115 and S116), the angular position of the right reel 3c at the time of the operation is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 (step S117). This angular position is the angular position when the right reel stop button 4c is operated when the symbol x3 (see FIG. 10) of the right reel 3c passes through the middle horizontal effective line.

  Then, after executing the control from step S118 to step S121, the angular positions of the reels 3a to 3c stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 are referred to in step S122. Specifically, the storage device RAM 62 stores, for each reel 3a to 3c, data relating to the angular position last stored and held among the angular positions of the reels 3a to 3c at the time of the stored and held operation by the central control CPU 60 for main control. Read from. Actually, the number of pulses from the reference angle position converted into data is read.

  Then, the main control central control unit CPU 60 uses the timing at which the reels 3a to 3c related to the temporary reception among the currently rotating reels 3a to 3c become the same angular position as the stored angular position as a stop timing. A stop control process is executed (step S123).

  By adopting such a configuration, for example, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c by pressing the button without recognizing that it is within the reel initial movement period β, the player's effort spent for pressing the button Can be avoided. The angular positions stored and held for each of the reels 3a to 3c are the angular positions when the symbol “7” passes through the middle horizontal effective line. When the control is performed, there is a case where the final display is performed with a combination other than “7, 7, 7” even if the timing of the eye-pressing is reproduced based on the control processing in step S122.

Next, control processing when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the stop control processing period δ will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main controller CPU 60 for main control performs the control processing from step S141 to step S153. The control processing from step S141 to step S153 is the same as the control processing from step S51 to step S63 shown in FIG.

  Next, when it is determined by the control processing in steps S152 and S153 that the middle reel stop button 4b has been operated during the stop control processing period δ of the left reel 3a, the main control central controller CPU60 determines the middle reel stop button 4b. The angle position of the middle reel 3b when the button is operated is stored and held in the storage device RAM 62 (step S154). Here, the angular position stored in the storage device RAM 62 is the angular position when the button operation of the middle reel stop button 4b is performed when the symbol x2 (see FIG. 10) of the middle reel 3b passes the middle horizontal effective line. And

  When step S154 is completed, the intermediate reel provisional acceptance display unit 10b is turned on (step S155), and after the timer stop process is executed (step S156), the angular position stored in the storage device RAM 62 for the intermediate reel 3b is referred to. (Step S157).

  Next, the timing at which the middle reels 3a to 3c are at the same angular position as the stored angular position is set as a stop timing, and the main control central controller CPU60 executes a stop control process (step S158). ). Then, along with the stop of the middle reel 3b, the middle reel provisional acceptance display portion 10b is turned off (step S159).

  The same temporary acceptance control is executed for the right reel 3c. Briefly, when the right reel stop button 4c is operated during the stop control processing period δ of the middle reel 3b, the angular position of the right reel 3b when the right reel stop button 4b is operated is stored and held. (Step S162). Here, this angular position is the angular position when the button operation of the right reel stop button 4b is performed when the symbol x3 (see FIG. 10) of the right reel 3c passes through the middle horizontal effective line.

  When step S162 ends, the right reel provisional acceptance display unit 10c is turned on (step S163), and after the timer stop process is executed (step S164), the angular position of the right reel 3c is referred to (step S165).

  Next, the timing at which the right reel 3c is at the same angular position as the stored angular position is set as the stop timing, and the main control central control unit CPU 60 executes a stop control process (step S166).

  By adopting such a configuration, for example, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c by pressing the button without recognizing that it is within the stop control processing period δ, the player who spent the pressing operation Your effort will not be wasted. Note that the present invention is achieved by the control processing of steps S122, S123 (see FIG. 9) or steps S157, S158, S165, and S166 (see FIG. 11) for setting the stop timing of the reels 3a to 3c using the game history. Such stop timing setting means is configured.

<Third embodiment>
In addition to the first and second embodiments, the following configurations can be proposed. In addition, about the same structure as the structure which concerns on 1st, 2nd embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is simplified or abbreviate | omitted.

  The configuration according to the third embodiment is such that when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c can be operated at a satisfactory operation timing for the rotating reels 3a to 3c, the operation timing can be reproduced thereafter. It is. Details will be sequentially described below.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine 1a according to the present embodiment includes one reel provisional acceptance display unit 10d. Specifically, it is provided immediately to the right of the right reel stop button 3c. The configuration of the reel provisional acceptance display unit 10d is substantially the same as the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c according to the first embodiment, and is turned on or off in a predetermined manner at a predetermined time.

  Further, in the storage device RAM 62 of the main control CPU 60 according to the present embodiment, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated on the rotating reels 3a to 3c, the reel at the time of the operation is operated. The angular positions 3a to 3c are stored and held. That is, the pressing timing is stored and held for the reels 3a to 3c.

  In such a configuration, whether any one of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is operated during the reel initial movement period β, and the main control CPU 60 turns on at least one of the reel stop switches 41a to 41c. If it is determined that the reel is temporarily turned on, the reel provisional acceptance display unit 10d is turned on. In other words, when it is desired to reproduce the operation timing of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c obtained during the past game, the player temporarily operates any one of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c during the reel initial movement period β. Accept it.

  Next, the main control central control unit CPU 60 refers to the angular positions of the reels 3a to 3c stored and held in the storage device RAM 62, and the currently rotating reels 3a to 3c are stored and held. The timing at which the angular position is the same as the position is set as the stop timing. Then, automatic stop control processing is executed at this stop timing.

  With this configuration, the player can reproduce the desired operation timing without having to wait for the game. The angular positions stored and held for each of the reels 3a to 3c are the angular positions when the symbol “7” passes through the middle horizontal effective line, but slip control is performed in the subsequent automatic stop control processing. Is performed, even if the timing of pressing is reproduced, there is a case where it is determined and displayed with a combination other than the intended combination of symbols. The main control central control device CPU 60 that sets the stop timing of the reels 3a to 3c using the game history constitutes a stop timing setting means according to the present invention.

  In the configuration of the third embodiment described so far, any one of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c is operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 3a to 3c at the timing of the last eye-opening. However, instead of such a configuration, the history may be used for at least one reel 3a to 3c selected by the player among the three reels 3a to 3c. Specifically, the reel temporary acceptance display portions 10a to 10c are provided for each of the reels 3a to 3c, and only the middle reel stop button 4b is operated during the reel initial movement period β when it is desired to reproduce only the middle reel stop button 4b. To do. Then, only the middle reel provisional acceptance display portion 10b is turned on, and the player performs a stop operation on the left reel 3a and the right reel 3c during the reel constant speed period γ, and only the middle reel 3b is automatically stopped. The configuration according to the third embodiment may be applied when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the stop control processing period δ.

  Further, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the all reel stop period α, the operation may be provisionally received. In such a case, the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10d are operated to notify that the operation has been provisionally accepted, and the reels 3a to 3c are arranged like the reel constant speed period γ or the stop operation interval period ε. A configuration is proposed in which the reels 3a to 3c are automatically rotated after the period during which the rotation can be stopped. Further, in this configuration, when the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated on the rotating reel, the angular positions of the reels 3a to 3c at the time of the operation are stored and held, and the stored angular positions are stored. Then, the reels 3a to 3c may be configured to stop rotating.

  Further, the first to third embodiments described so far can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a configuration using a game ball in addition to a medal may be used as the game medium. Various modes can be proposed for lighting the reel provisional acceptance display units 10a to 10c. For example, the button covers of the reel stop buttons 3a to 3c are made of a translucent material, and a lamp is built in a position opposite to the button cover, and the reel stop buttons 3a to 3c themselves are temporarily received when the lamp emits light. It is good also as a structure which lights at the time. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which does not provide reel temporary acceptance display part 10a-10d. Of course, the above-described spinning device 34 may be configured to use a motor and a rotary encoder. Further, the reel stop impossible period and the reel stop possible period are not limited to the above embodiment, and can be appropriately changed according to the game content.

2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol sequence 30a-30c which concerns on the example of 1st embodiment. It is a block circuit diagram which shows the control circuit which controls the game based on the example of 1st embodiment. It is a time chart showing the operation timing of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c, the rotation status of the reels 3a to 3c, etc., and shows the case where the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated when all the reels 3a to 3c are rotating. Show. It is a time chart showing the operation timing of the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c, the rotation state of the reels 3a to 3c, etc., and shows a case where the reel stop buttons 4a to 4c are operated during the reel initial movement period β or the stop control processing period δ. Show. It is a flowchart figure about the control processing regarding the reel initial movement period (beta) especially about the control processing of the game which concerns on the example of 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart figure about the control processing regarding the stop control processing period (delta) about the control processing of the game which concerns on the example of 1st embodiment especially. It is a flowchart figure which shows the stop process of the timer TM. It is a flowchart figure shown about the control processing regarding the reel initial movement period (beta) especially about the control processing of the game which concerns on the example of 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol sequence 30a-30c which concerns on the example of 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart figure about the control processing regarding the stop control processing period (delta) about the control processing of the game which concerns on the example of 2nd embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the slot machine 1a which concerns on the example of 3rd embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c Reel 4a, 4b, 4c Reel stop button 5 Start lever 10a-10d Reel provisional acceptance display part 34 Cylinder 41a-41c Reel stop switch 70 Reference angle position detection part 71 Pulse generation part 72 Stepping Motor 73 Pulse counting unit 74 Stepping motor control board x Symbol β Reel initial motion period δ Stop control processing period

Claims (8)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface and visible from the front;
A reel start operation unit for instructing rotation start of the reel;
A plurality of reel stop operation units that are provided for each reel and instruct to stop rotation of the rotating reels;
When the reel stop operation unit is operated, a reel stop operation signal output means for outputting a reel stop operation signal;
When the reel start operation unit is operated, a reel start operation signal output means for outputting a reel start operation signal,
In a slot machine provided with game control means for starting rotation of all reels by receiving a reel start operation signal and stopping rotation of the corresponding reel by receiving a reel stop operation signal,
A stop operation signal storage and holding means for temporarily holding a reel stop operation signal output during a reel stop impossible period in which the rotating reel cannot be stopped;
Stop timing setting means for setting a stop timing of the rotating reel after the reel stop operation signal is temporarily held by the stop operation signal storage holding means,
The game control means
A reel stop impossible period determination control process for determining whether or not the reception timing of the received reel stop operation signal is a reel stop impossible period;
A provisional receiving control step of temporarily holding the reel stop operation signal in the stop operation signal storage holding means when it is determined that the reception timing of the received reel stop operation signal is a reel stop impossible period;
It has control contents for sequentially executing a reel stop control process in which rotation of the reel related to provisional reception is stopped at the stop timing set by the stop timing setting means when the reel stop impossible period expires. A featured slot machine. A reel stop operation temporary acceptance notification device for notifying that the reel stop operation has been provisionally received;
Temporary acceptance control process
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a reel stop operation provisional acceptance notification device is operated to notify that the operation related to the received signal is provisionally accepted. The game control means
When the temporary stop notification is notified by the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device, when the reel related to the temporary reception is stopped, the operation of the reel stop operation temporary reception notification device is stopped and the temporary reception notification is stopped. The slot machine according to claim 2, further comprising: Angular position detection means for detecting the angular position of the reel at the time of the operation when the reel stop operation unit is operated with respect to the rotating reel;
An angular position memory that sequentially stores and holds the angular positions detected by the angular position detection means,
Stop timing setting means
The reel stop timing is set to a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reel becomes the angular position stored and held in the angular position memory by the operation of the reel stop operation section. Item 4. The slot machine according to any one of Items 3. Angular position detection means for detecting the angular position of the reel at the time of the operation when the reel stop operation unit is operated with respect to the rotating reel;
An angular position memory that sequentially stores and holds the angular positions detected by the angular position detection means,
Stop timing setting means
The reel stop timing is set to a timing at which the angular position of the rotating reel becomes the angular position stored and held in the angular position memory by the previous operation of the reel stop operation section. The slot machine according to claim 3. Stop timing setting means
4. The reel stop timing is set immediately after the start of a reel stop possible period during which a rotating reel can be stopped or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start. The slot machine described in Crab.   7. The reel initial stop period is a reel initial movement period that starts when all the reels start to rotate and ends when the reels rotate at a constant speed. The slot machine described in. 2. The reel stop impossibility period is a stop control processing period that starts when a reel stop operation signal is received and expires when the reel corresponding to the signal stops rotating. The slot machine according to claim 6.

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