JP2007167274A - Game machine, program for game machine, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of stopping or not stopping a specific pattern at a prescribed position depending on continuing operation of the stop input of a stop switch. <P>SOLUTION: When the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received in a state where a recognition rotary area on a rotary reel 40 belongs to a non-detection rotary area, a detection rotary area at the rear side of the rotary direction of the non-detection rotary area is specified as a stop switch operation position when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is continuously received till the recognition rotary area is displaced from the non-detection rotary area to the detection rotary area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning is achieved when a rotating reel is stopped by operating a stop switch and a predetermined symbol is aligned.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, one stop switch corresponding to one rotating reel is provided. Based on the operation signal of the stop switch, among the symbols displayed on the rotating reel, the symbols that may be stopped at a predetermined position (for example, on the effective pay line) are stopped at that position and should not be stopped. Is configured to control the stop of the rotating reel so as not to stop at this position. In addition, even when a stop switch operation signal is received, a slot machine formed so as not to stop the rotating reel in a specific case (see Patent Document 1), or when a stop switch is operated in a specific case Has been devised so as not to perform stop control of the rotating reel. In either case, the stop operation is invalidated or the stop control is changed in relation to the operation timing of the stop switch.
Registered Utility Model No. 3009679 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-43360

However, there has been no conventional gaming machine that changes the stop or stop control of the rotating reel in accordance with the reception time of the operation signal of the stop switch.
Therefore, the present invention pays attention to the continuity of the operation of the stop switch, and depending on the continuation operation of the stop switch's stop input, a specific symbol can be stopped or not stopped at a predetermined position. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of creating a new gaming ability.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve the above-described object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
In other words, the invention according to claim 1 is the one in which a plurality of rotating reels (40) displayed one by one in a rotation range in which a plurality of symbols are divided along the rotation direction, and each of the rotating reels (40) is rotated. A start switch (30) for starting, a plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping each of the rotating reels (40), and a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for determining whether to win or not ) And stop control means (reel rotation stop control means 130) for controlling the rotation stop of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation signal of the stop switch (50) and the lottery result of the winning determination. A gaming machine that wins a game on condition that a plurality of symbols visible from the front side are displayed in a predetermined manner, with at least the plurality of rotating reels (40) being stopped. Related.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine. Here, “displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined manner” includes alignment of a plurality of symbols on an effective winning line that defines an arrangement of symbols effective for winning.
Further, the stop control means (130) recognizes the position of the rotation area of the rotary reel (40) according to how much the rotation reel (40) has rotated from a reference point, and the recognized rotation area and the stop Operation position specifying means (132) for specifying a predetermined position in the rotation area on the rotary reel (40) according to the reception timing of the operation signal of the switch (50) as a stop switch operation position, and the operation position specifying means Based on the stop switch operation position specified in (132) and the lottery result of the winning determination, the stop position determination for determining the rotation range corresponding to the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the rotating reel (40) to be visible Means (134) and at least stop signal output means (135) for outputting a stop signal for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel (40) based on the determination of the stop position determining means (134). Yes.

Here, the “reference point” is a predetermined place for grasping the rotation of the rotating reel (40), and the rotation detection sensor (index sensor 45) for detecting the rotation of the rotating reel (40). The position of the start index provided on the rotary reel (40) for detection can be used.
The “rotation range” is a range on the rotating reel when the rotating reel (40) rotates by a predetermined angle from the reference point, and the predetermined symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) is currently It is for detecting whether it is in a position. Specifically, the “one rotation range” is the rotation display range of the rotating reel (40) corresponding to the rotation angle of the rotating reel (40) rotating by one pulse of the pulse motor for rotating the rotating reel (40). In this rotation range, for example, the reference point is set to “0”, the number of pulses transmitted from the pulse motor is counted, and the count value and the number of pulses during one rotation of the rotating reel (40) are set as the total range. It can be recognized by comparing with a pulse count table that defines a range of symbols. The range of one symbol in the pulse count table is the range of the pulse count obtained by dividing the number of pulses that the rotating reel (40) makes one revolution by the number of symbols, and “one rotation region” and “one symbol region” are Not identical.

  The stop position determining means (134) immediately pulls the rotating reel (40) from the lottery result of the winning determination and the operation position of the stop switch (50) at the timing of operation of the stop switch (50) (determination of operation position). It is determined whether to stop or to shift (delay) the operation from the operation timing of the stop switch (50). Therefore, the stop position cannot be determined unless the operation position of the stop switch (50) is specified. Here, “the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the rotating reel (40) to be visible” means that the symbol on the rotating reel (40) at a position where the player can see from the front side of the gaming machine. This means where the symbol display window stops when the rotation of the rotating reel (40) stops. The stop signal output means (135) outputs a stop signal in accordance with the determination of the stop position determination means (134). Specifically, the “stop signal” is a drive stop signal to the drive motor for rotating the rotary reel (40). The stop position determination means (134) and stop signal output means (135) pulls the winning symbol onto the effective winning line and stops the rotating reel (40), so-called pull-in control, and the non-winning symbol on the effective winning line. Thus, so-called kicking control is performed in which the rotary reel (40) is stopped by kicking off.

  Further, in the present invention, the rotation range on the rotary reel (40) is a rotation range that specifies the stop switch operating position of the rotary reel (40) by receiving the operation signal of the stop switch (50). A detection rotation area and a non-detection rotation area that is set as a rotation area that does not specify the stop switch operation position of the rotary reel (40) even when the operation signal of the stop switch (50) is received are provided. When the operation position specifying means (132) receives an operation signal of the stop switch (50) when the recognized rotation area on the rotary reel (40) belongs to the non-detection rotation area, When the operation signal of the stop switch (50) is continuously received until the recognized rotation area is displaced from the non-detection rotation area to the detection rotation area, the rotation direction of the non-detection rotation area The detection rotation area on the rear side is specified as the stop switch operation position.

  Here, the `` non-detection rotation area '' is specifically an area set as a certain range on the pulse count table, for example, and the rotation reel (40) of this `` non-detection rotation area '' The position in the relationship can be grasped by specifying the start position (end on the front side in the rotation direction) and end position (end on the rear side in the rotation direction) of the area from the reference point. For example, the number of pulses transmitted from the pulse motor for rotating the rotary reel (40) with the reference point set to “0” is counted, and the number between the count value can be set as the “non-detection rotation range”. it can. A plurality of “non-detection rotation areas” may be set on the rotary reel (40), and the range thereof may be set as appropriate. Further, it may be provided on all of the plurality of rotating reels (40) or on any of the rotating reels (40).

In addition, the “detection rotation area behind the non-detection rotation area” is any detection rotation area behind the non-detection rotation area in the rotation direction, and the end position of the non-detection rotation area It may be a detection rotation area immediately after, or may be a detection rotation area further behind the end position of the non-detection rotation area.
The operation position specifying means (132) receives the operation signal of the stop switch (50) when the recognized rotation range belongs to the non-detection rotation range, and the recognition rotation range is not detected. If the operation signal of the stop switch (50) is not continuously received until the displacement from the rotation region to the detection rotation region, the stop switch operation position is not specified.

(Function)
In the present invention, when the stop switch (50) is operated when the recognized rotation area of the rotary reel (40) belongs to the detection rotation area, the operation position specifying means (132) is connected to the stop switch (50). The rotation range when the operation signal is received is specified as the stop switch operation position. Based on the stop switch operation position, the stop position determining means (134) determines the stop symbol, and the stop signal output means (135) follows the determination so that the predetermined reel stops at the predetermined position. 40) Stop rotation. This is the same control as the conventional stop control.
On the other hand, when the stop switch (50) is operated when the recognized rotation range of the rotary reel (40) belongs to the non-detection rotation range, the operation position specifying means (132) immediately specifies the operation position. Only when the operation signal of the stop switch (50) continues to be received until the recognized rotation range is at least outside the non-detection rotation range. The detected rotation area at the position is specified as the stop switch operation position. If the operation position is not specified, the stop position determination means (134) cannot determine the stop position, so it cannot output a stop signal and cannot stop the rotating reel (40). That is, while the rotating reel (40) is rotating in the non-detection rotating range, the rotating reel (40) does not stop despite receiving the operation signal of the stop switch (50). However, when the stop switch (50) is kept pressed until it passes through the non-detection rotation area, the rotary reel (40) stops after passing through the non-detection rotation area.

Furthermore, the stop switch (50) is operated when the recognized rotation range of the rotary reel (40) belongs to the non-detection rotation range, but the recognition rotation range is at least outside the non-detection rotation range. If the operation signal of the stop switch (50) is not continuously received, the operation position specifying means (132) does not specify the stop switch operation position. For this reason, the rotation reel (40) does not stop rotating, and as a result, the stop operation becomes invalid.
By forming in this way, for example, when the non-detection rotation area is set to a specific symbol area, the rotating reel (40) cannot be stopped even if it is pushed to stop the symbol, If the stop switch (50) is held down for a certain period of time, that is, at least until the recognized rotation area is outside the non-detection rotation area, the pattern behind the specified pattern must stop. It becomes.

According to the present invention, the rotation reel (40) is set according to the continuous operation time of the stop switch (50) by appropriately setting the range of the non-detection rotation range and the period during which the detection of the non-detection rotation range is effective. Unprecedented playability can be created, such as the presence or absence of the stop and the stop position.
(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

  That is, according to the invention of claim 2, as a game, the stop position determination means (134) stops the stop switch operation position for a rotation range where a specific symbol is displayed regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination. The position is determined and a special game for immediately stopping the rotating reel (40) is provided, and the non-detection rotation area is adjacent to the front side in the rotation direction of the detection rotation area where a special symbol is displayed among the specific symbols. Is set. The operation position specifying means (132) outputs an operation signal of the stop switch when the recognized rotation area on the rotary reel (40) belongs to the non-detection rotation area during the special game. In the case of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch (50) until the recognized rotation area is displaced from the non-detection rotation area to the detection rotation area related to the special symbol, The detection rotation area related to the special symbol is specified as a stop switch operation position.

In the present invention, the non-detection rotation range is validated only during a specific game (the operation position specifying means (132) recognizes it).
Here, “determining the stop switch operation position as the stop position regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination” means that the pull-in and kick-off control is not performed. As for the “special game”, a special symbol such as a bonus winning symbol is not drawn and the special symbol is not drawn. At the time of winning, a chance time (or challenge time) game in which the symbol is kicked off can be used. In other words, the “specific symbol” can be a small symbol or a lost symbol, and the “special symbol” can be, for example, a predetermined symbol of the small symbol symbols.

(Function)
In the present invention, when the stop switch (50) is operated in the non-detection rotation area on the front side in the rotation direction of the rotation area according to the special design, the stop switch continues for a certain time or more until it passes through the non-detection rotation area. When (50) is set to the ON state, the stop switch operation position is specified in the rotation range related to the special symbol, and the operation position is almost determined as the stop position. Therefore, for example, if the non-detection rotation area is matched with the symbol area located on the front side in the rotation direction of the special symbol, the one-frame pull-in control is performed for the special symbol by the continuous operation of the stop switch (50). The same effect as will be obtained. If the non-detection rotation area is an area for two symbols, two frames can be drawn.

As described above, according to the present invention, in the chance time game, it is possible to pull in a special specific symbol while maintaining the basics of stop control (no pull-in and kick-off control is performed), and the skill of pushing is inferior. The player can be rescued.
(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points.
In other words, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols one by one within a variation range divided along the variation direction. Symbol variation start means for variably displaying symbols, a plurality of symbol variation stop means for stopping and displaying symbols of each symbol display means, winning lottery means for performing lottery of winning determination whether to win or not, On the basis of the effective operation signal of the symbol variation stopping means and the lottery result of the winning determination, the stop display control means for controlling the stop display of the symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol display means are all stopped and displayed. , Winning determination means for treating a plurality of visually recognizable symbols as a prize on condition that they are displayed in a predetermined manner, and how much the symbol display means has changed from a reference point Then, the position of the fluctuation area of the symbol display means is recognized, and the predetermined position in the fluctuation area of the symbol display means according to the recognition fluctuation area and the reception timing of the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is determined. A non-detection variation that is specified as an operation position, and that the recognition variation position of the symbol display means is set as a variation area that does not identify the operation position of the symbol variation stop means of the symbol display means even by receiving an operation signal of the symbol variation stop means When the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means is received when belonging to a region, the recognition variation region is received from the non-detection variation region by receiving the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means. The operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is continuously received until the fluctuation stop means is displaced to the detection fluctuation area which is a fluctuation area for specifying the operation position. In this case, the operation position specifying means for specifying the detection fluctuation area behind the non-detection fluctuation area in the rotation direction as the operation position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, the symbol fluctuation stopping means operating position specified by the operation position specifying means, and the winning Based on the determination lottery result, stop position determination means for determining a fluctuation range corresponding to the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means to be visible, based on the determination of the stop position determination means, It is a program for a gaming machine for functioning as a stop signal output means for stopping the symbol fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation means.

Here, the gaming machine may be a real gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pseudo gaming machine displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.
Further, the symbol display means may be a rotary reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols around it, and the rotation of the rotary reel (40) can be controlled. In this case, the symbol variation starting means can be a start switch (30) for starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40), and the symbol variation stopping means stops the rotation of the rotating reel (40). The stop switch (50) can be used.
Alternatively, the symbol display means may be an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT, and a plurality of symbols may be displayed on the display in a variable manner or stopped.

The winning means is configured to operate the hopper unit (65) to pay out a consideration such as medals to a player when using this gaming machine program to control an actual gaming machine. can do. On the other hand, when the game machine program is used to control a video game machine for business use and home use, a medal is paid out to the image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT when winning a prize. It is possible to form an image, a display in which the number of game medals on hand increases, or a display in which a predetermined score is added.
As described above, the present invention includes both a program for controlling an actual game machine and a program for causing a game machine to function as a game machine by being read into a commercial or home video game machine or personal computer. Is included.

(Function)
In the present invention, when the symbol variation stopping means is operated when the recognition variation area of the symbol display means belongs to the detected variation area, the operation position specifying means (132) is an operation signal of the symbol variation stopping means. Is specified as the symbol variation stop means operating position. Based on the stop switch operation position, the stop position determining means (134) determines the stop symbol, and the stop signal output means (135) follows the determination so that the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position. Then, the fluctuation of the symbol display means is stopped. This is the same control as the conventional stop control.
On the other hand, when the symbol variation stop means is operated when the recognition variation area of the symbol display means belongs to the non-detection variation area, the operation position identification means (132) does not immediately identify the operation position. Only when the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means continues to be received until the recognition variation range is at least outside the non-detection rotation range, the detected variation range behind the variation direction is set as the pattern variation stop means operation position. As specified. If the operation position is not specified, the stop position determination means (134) cannot determine the stop position, so it cannot output a stop signal and cannot stop the variable display of the symbol display means. That is, while the symbol display means is changing in the non-detection fluctuation range, it does not stop even though the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is received. However, if the symbol variation stopping means is kept pressed until it passes through the non-detection variation area, the variation display of the symbol display means stops after passing through the non-detection variation area.

Furthermore, the symbol fluctuation stop means is operated when the recognition fluctuation area of the symbol display means belongs to the detection fluctuation area, but the symbol fluctuation is stopped until the recognition fluctuation area is at least outside the non-detection fluctuation area. When the operation signal of the means is not continuously received, the operation position specifying means (132) does not specify the pattern variation stop means operation position. For this reason, the variable display of the symbol display means is not stopped, and as a result, the stop operation becomes invalid.
By forming in this way, for example, when the non-detection variation area is set to a specific symbol area, the variation display of the symbol display means cannot be stopped even if the symbol is pressed to stop the symbol. If the symbol fluctuation stop means is kept pressed for a certain period of time, that is, until the recognition fluctuation area is outside the non-detection fluctuation area, the symbol behind the fluctuation direction will stop. Become.

According to the present invention, the symbol display means can be stopped according to the continuous operation time of the symbol fluctuation stopping means by appropriately setting the range of the non-detection fluctuation area, the period during which the detection of the non-detection fluctuation area is valid, and the like. Unprecedented playability that the presence or the stop position changes can be created.
By the way, in the present invention, as a game, the stop position determination means (134) uses the symbol fluctuation stop means operation position as the stop position for the rotation range where a specific symbol is displayed, regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination. And a special game for immediately stopping the variable display of the symbol display means is provided, and the non-detection rotation area is adjacent to the rotation direction front side of the detection rotation area where a special symbol is displayed among the specific symbols. When the operation position specifying means (132) receives the operation signal when the recognized rotation area on the symbol display means belongs to the non-detection rotation area during the special game. In the case where the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means is received until the recognized rotation range is displaced from the non-detection rotation range to the detection rotation range related to the special design, Detection times It can be formed so as to specify the shift zone as the symbol variation stop means operating position.

If formed in this way, for example, if the non-detection variation area is matched with the pattern area located on the front side of the variation direction of the variation area relating to the special symbol, the special symbol 1 The same effect as that obtained by performing the frame portion pull-in control can be obtained. If the non-detection variation area is an area for two symbols, two frames can be drawn. Therefore, in a so-called chance time game, it is possible to draw in a special specific symbol while maintaining the basics of stop control (no pull-in and kick-out control is performed), and it is possible to rescue a player who has a poor skill in the mainstream. It can be done.
(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points.

  In other words, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols one by one within a variation range divided along the variation direction. Symbol variation start means for variably displaying symbols, a plurality of symbol variation stop means for stopping and displaying symbols of each symbol display means, winning lottery means for performing lottery of winning determination whether to win or not, On the basis of the effective operation signal of the symbol variation stopping means and the lottery result of the winning determination, the stop display control means for controlling the stop display of the symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol display means are all stopped and displayed. , Winning determination means for treating a plurality of visually recognizable symbols as a prize on condition that they are displayed in a predetermined manner, and how much the symbol display means has changed from a reference point Then, the position of the fluctuation area of the symbol display means is recognized, and the predetermined position in the fluctuation area of the symbol display means according to the recognition fluctuation area and the reception timing of the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is determined. A non-detection variation that is specified as an operation position, and that the recognition variation position of the symbol display means is set as a variation area that does not identify the operation position of the symbol variation stop means of the symbol display means even by receiving an operation signal of the symbol variation stop means When the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means is received when belonging to a region, the recognition variation region is received from the non-detection variation region by receiving the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means. The operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is continuously received until the fluctuation stop means is displaced to the detection fluctuation area which is a fluctuation area for specifying the operation position. In this case, the operation position specifying means for specifying the detection fluctuation area behind the non-detection fluctuation area in the rotation direction as the operation position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, the symbol fluctuation stopping means operating position specified by the operation position specifying means, and the winning Based on the determination lottery result, stop position determination means for determining a fluctuation range corresponding to the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means to be visible, based on the determination of the stop position determination means, This is a computer-readable recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning as a stop signal output means for stopping the symbol variation of the symbol variation means is recorded.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 3 is recorded.
(Function)
According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the above-described third aspect. It is.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, a specific symbol can be stopped or not stopped at a predetermined position depending on the stop input operation time of the stop switch. Can be provided.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an external front view of the slot machine, FIGS. 3 to 6 are schematic flow charts of the operation of the slot machine, and FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of a pulse count table. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the arrangement of symbols on the rotary reel 40.

(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped casing 11. The casing 11 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player side, and the display window 12 is further formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen. ing. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.
Although not shown in the figure, a control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is built in the slot machine 10.
(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Details of the game control device 21 will be described later.
The effect control device 22 is for controlling a display device 66 such as a lamp or a speaker.
Here, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device and a sub-control device that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device, the game control device 21 as the main control device, and the effect control device 22 It can be arranged in the sub-control device. Thus, by separately forming the control device that controls the game and the control device that controls the performance, it is possible to greatly increase the memory used for the performance control and to change only the performance.

(Input stage)
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the controller 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 30
(5) Stop switch 50
(6) Index sensor 45
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (6) described above.

(Input switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 2, the insertion switch 15 is a switch built under the medal insertion slot 14 and is used to detect an inserted game medal.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 2, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotary reel 40, and is for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing them with medals.
(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the settlement switch 17 is a switch located obliquely below the rotary reel, and is used for paying out the stored inserted medal.

(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40, on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or at the time of “replay”. This is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.
Here, “Replay” means that the “Replay” flag is set by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbol of “Replay” is on the effective winning line. Thus, in the next game, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.

(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three button switches corresponding to the three rotating reels 40, and one stop switch 50 is disposed below each rotating reel 40. It is. The operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.
Although not shown in particular, each stop switch 50 is provided with a sensor for detecting pressure inside, and a detection signal of this sensor is output to the game control device 21. In the present embodiment, it is formed so that the operation of the stop switch 50 becomes effective (that is, the operation signal can be received) by keeping the stop switch 50 pressed for a predetermined time at a predetermined time during the game. Therefore, the sensor has a configuration capable of continuously detecting the pressing state of the stop switch 50. For example, a light-blocking sensor in which a shielding plate with a through-hole moves between the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit. When pressed, light from the light-emitting unit passes through the through-hole and reaches the light-receiving unit to detect the ON state. It is also possible to turn on when the two contacts are in contact and turn on, or turn off and turn on when the two contacts are isolated.

(Index sensor 45)
Although not particularly illustrated, the index sensor 45 is a light-blocking sensor for detecting the rotation of each rotary reel 40 and provided on a support frame of the reel unit 60 or the like. One index sensor 45 is provided for each of the three rotary reels 40, and sends a signal to the control device 20 that the start index formed on each rotary reel 40 has passed through the sensor.
(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.

(1) Reel unit 60
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Production display device 66
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above.
(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors that are fixed to or supported by a frame, and three rotary reels 40 that are fixed to the output shafts of the respective motors.

Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42. Although not particularly shown, a protruding start index that can shield the light receiving portion of the index sensor 45 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rotating drum.
(Hopper unit 65)
Although not shown, the hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the game result.

(Production display device 66)
The effect display device 66 performs various effects such as notifying a player of a prize or the like under the control of the effect control device 22. Specifically, the effect display device 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.
As shown in FIG. 2, the image display unit 67 is a window provided on the side of the rotating reel 40, and displays a prize notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. belongs to. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotation reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel.

The lamp 68 and the speaker 69 are used for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter and generating a winning sound.
(Game control device 21)
Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (6).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Reel rotation stop control means 130
(5) Winning determination means 140
(6) Hopper control means 150
The normal game control means 70 performs control related to a normal game in order to perform a normal game, and the special game control means 80 performs control related to a special game in order to perform a special game. is there.

Further, the game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (6), and may include other means.
(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 30 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven. The rotating reels 40 start to rotate. In addition, when the start switch 30 is operated, a lottery for determining whether or not it is a win is performed. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol is stopped on the effective winning line of the display window 12, a winning is made and a predetermined number of medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out medals.

  In addition, the winning is accompanied by paying out a game medal by winning a prize. However, there is a “replay” that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal. And, if the lottery result of the winning determination is won for any winning role, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established, and the winning symbols can be aligned on the effective winning line while the winning flag is established , Is formed to be a prize. Note that whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the effective winning line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50, and details thereof will be described later.

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform a special game advantageous based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific game (regular bonus game, hereinafter referred to as RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC game)
(4) Chance time game (hereinafter referred to as CT game)
Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game, may be performed during a specific introduction game, for example, a BB game, or may be performed independently when not in a BB game. The specific winning game, so-called JAC game, is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the games (1) to (4) described above.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 90
(2) Specific game control means 100
(3) CT game control means 120
(Specific introduction game control means 90)
The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the effective pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started.

When shifting to the BB game, it starts with the insertion of a maximum of three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotating reels is stopped, whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the effective winning line A medal is paid out.
Therefore, during a BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the effective winning line during the BB game, the RB game is subsequently shifted.
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. A lottery and control are performed.

The BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.
(Specific game control means 100)
The specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is won when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 40 is aligned with the middle winning line L2 is performed. In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or by ending a maximum of 12 specific winning games.

(CT game control means 120)
The CT game control means 120 is for controlling a CT game.
Here, the CT game is a game in which a part of stop control performed by the reel rotation stop control means 130 described later can be stopped for a specific symbol.
Specifically, the CT game does not perform the kicking control or pull-in control of the small role symbol when the stop switch 50 is operated, and further, as a result of the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, a specific symbol (BB game) When the winning symbol (RB game, replay game) is won, the drawing control of the symbol is performed and the kicking control of all other symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the specific symbol is not won, kick control of the specific symbol is performed. That is, in the CT game, depending on the so-called “mesh” skill, the game can be obtained more medals than in the normal game by aligning the small role symbols on the effective winning line.

The CT game is performed over a predetermined game period after the end of the BB game, for example, 30 games when a lottery for determining whether or not to perform the CT game is won at the time of BB winning. The CT game control means 120 causes the reel rotation stop control means 130 to perform the stop control as described above when the start of the CT game is determined.
In the present embodiment, during the CT game, the specific symbol cannot be stopped unless the stop switch 50 is turned on for a certain period of time. This will be described in detail later.
(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery concerning the winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Random number generator 111
(2) Random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table 113
(4) Determination means 114
(5) Winning flag establishment means 115
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (5).

(Random number generator 111)
The random number generating means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, as the “random number generating means”, in addition to the means that can generate random numbers by means of an average sampling method as a soft random number, a “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds numbers in a certain range one by one at high speed. You can also For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extraction means” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch is pressed.

When formed in this way, the “random number generating means” does not generate random numbers, but the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means” are distributed as if they were random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means” or the “random number extracting means”.
(Winning judgment table 113)
The winning determination table 113 has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 111.
(Determination means 114)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, the determination means 114 is a winning area composed of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data.

(Winning flag establishment means 115)
The winning flag establishment means 115 is for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning when the determination by the determining means 114 determines that a predetermined winning combination is won. Specifically, a bit is set in a memory portion provided for each winning combination, and the determination result is stored. For example, a small winning combination flag is established when the determination result is a small winning combination, and a special winning flag is established when the determination result is a special winning.
As a general rule, the winning flag will disappear upon winning. The small role winning flag is extinguished in the game when it is not possible to win in the game related to the flag establishment, that is, when the small role winning symbol cannot be stopped on the effective winning line. . On the other hand, the special winning flag is set so that the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over after the next game even if the winning is not made in the game related to the flag establishing. In other words, in the case of special winning, the special winning flag remains established until winning.

(Reel rotation stop control means 130)
The reel rotation stop control means 130 controls the rotation and stop of each rotary reel 40 based on the operation signal of the start switch 30, the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation signal from each stop switch 50. Is. Specifically, the operation signal of the start switch 30 is received, the drive start signal is output to the motor of the reel unit 60, the rotation reels 40 are started to rotate, and the stop switches 50 are rotated while the rotation reels 40 are rotating. The operation signal is received, the drive stop signal is output to the drive motor of the reel unit 60, and the stop of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to each stop switch 50 is controlled. The reel stop control means 120 has the following means as shown in FIG.

(1) Stop data storage means 131
(2) Operation position specifying means 132
(3) Continuous input detection means 133
(4) Stop position determination means 134
(5) Stop signal output means 135
The reel stop control means 130 is not limited to the means (1) to (5) described above, and may have other means.
(Stop data storage means 131)
The stop data storage unit 131 stores setting data for performing stop control. The stop control includes pull-in control that pulls in a predetermined symbol and stops it, and kicking control that does not stop the predetermined symbol at a predetermined position. Then, depending on the presence / absence of a winning flag, a pull-in setting and a kick-off setting are performed for each game.

  A stop table may be provided as stop control data. The stop table specifies how many frames are rotated from a predetermined symbol to stop the rotating reel 40 on the table for each symbol according to the arrangement of symbols displayed on the reel tape 42 and other predetermined conditions. It is. Specifically, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the effective winning line. It is what it has. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the effective winning line, and a kind of so-called kicking setting is provided. is there.

The stop table may be created assuming that the stop switch 50 is operated at all positions for each symbol, but the table becomes enormous because all combinations must be created for each symbol. End up. Therefore, stop position candidates may be determined according to the stop table, and the stop symbol may be determined while judging the validity of the candidates.
(Operation position specifying means 132)
Based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50 and the detection signal of the index sensor 45, the operation position specifying means 132 is operated at the operation position of the stop switch 50, that is, at which position the stop switch 50 is operated in relation to the design 61 of the rotary reel 40. This is to identify what has been done.

Specifically, the operation position specifying unit 133 includes a counting unit and a determination unit, although not particularly illustrated.
The counting means counts pulse signals transmitted from the pulse transmission device in the control device 20. Specifically, when the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate, the index sensor 45 is turned ON, and a detection signal is generated when the start index is first detected. The counting means that has received the signal from the detection signal receiving means 132 starts counting the number of pulses with the signal reception time as a reference point. The count value is cleared to zero each time the rotating reel 40 makes one revolution, that is, each time the start index is detected, and counting is repeated from 1 again.

The determining means specifies the symbol position at the time of operating the stop switch from the pulse count value at the time of operating the stop switch 50, and outputs an operation position specifying signal to the stop position determining means 135. The operation position specifying signal is a signal for the stop position determining means 135 described later to specify a reference symbol.
The symbol position corresponding to the rotary reel 40 is identified by comparing the count value of the counting means when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received with a pulse count table that defines the symbol position. As shown in FIG. 7, the pulse count table shows the number of pulses (for example, 504) during one rotation of the rotating reel 40 (that is, after the start index is detected until the next start index is detected). As shown in the table, an area for one symbol (24 per symbol) is defined in the order of symbol arrangement, and is provided for each rotary reel 40.

  The number of pulses in the pulse count table represents the rotation range of the rotating reel 40, that is, the range on the rotating reel when the rotating reel 40 rotates a predetermined angle from the reference point, and “one rotation range” is one pulse of the pulse motor. The rotation display range on the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40 is shown. Each symbol area is set as a continuous area of a plurality of “one rotation area”. Specifically, “A”, “B”, “C”... “U” in the figure represent the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 40, and the range of pulse values from 1 to 24 is the region of the symbol “A”. The range where the pulse value is 25 to 48 is defined as the area of the symbol “B”, the range where the pulse value is 481 to 504 (0) is the area of the symbol “U”. In the figure, the white arrow indicates the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 by the detection signal receiving means 132, and the black arrow indicates the timing of outputting the operation position specifying signal.

  Here, the symbol “A” is set to the symbol located at the center line of the symbol display window 13 when the start index is detected, and the actual start reel is not necessarily provided on the actual rotating reel 40. It is not the symbol displayed on the reel tape 42 located at the place where it is located. In other words, the symbol that is actually at the start index position is set on the pulse count table so that it is shifted from the reference point by the number of pulses that rotate from the start index to the upper or middle position of the symbol display window 13 (the number of symbols). Is done. The amount of shift differs depending on the installation position of the index sensor. By setting in this way, a so-called “eye-push” is performed in which the stop switch 50 is operated at the timing when the symbol to be stopped is rotated to a predetermined position while viewing the symbol visible from the symbol display window 13 of the slot machine 10. It is something that can be done.

(Specific example of operation position specification)
Here, a specific example of specifying the operation position will be described separately for the normal time and the specific time during the CT game.
First, in the normal state, as shown in “a” of FIG. 7A, for example, when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received when the pulse count value is within the range of 25 to 48, the symbol “ The position “B” is recognized as the symbol position where the stop switch 50 is operated. This means that the slot machine 10 recognizes that the stop switch 50 is operated at the symbol position, in other words, that the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is accepted as a valid signal. Based on this authorization, an operation position specifying signal is output to the stop position determining means 135. That is, a signal that the stop switch 50 is operated at the position of “symbol B” is output.

On the other hand, during a CT game, a predetermined non-detection rotation area is set on the pulse count table. The “non-detection rotation range” means that the operation signal is normally received by the operation position specifying unit 132 during normal operation, and the operation signal is not received by the operation position specifying unit 132 during CT gaming. This is the range. Specifically, it is a range indicated by the hatched portion in FIG. 7 and is set to an area for one symbol. Which symbol region is set as the non-detection rotation region can be appropriately set according to the symbol arrangement displayed on the reel tape 42 and the symbol arrangement in which the stop symbols of the plurality of rotary reels 40 are awarded.
When the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received in the non-detection rotation range during the CT game, the operation position specifying unit 132 does not specify the operation position depending on the position where the operation signal is received (operation The operation position specifying signal is output after the pulse count value exceeds at least the non-detection rotation region on the condition that the continuation detection signal is received from the continuation input detection means 134 (to be described later). The position is specified and an operation signal is received). For example, as shown in “a” in FIG. 7A, when the pulse value set in the non-detection rotation range is in the range of 49 to 72, that is, in the range of the symbol “C”, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is given. When received, when the pulse count value exceeds 72, an operation position specifying signal is output. That is, a signal is output that the stop switch 50 is operated at the position of “design D”.

Further, when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received in the non-detection rotation range, but the continuation detection signal is not received from the continuous input detection means 134, that is, before the pulse count value exceeds the non-detection rotation range, the stop switch 50 When the pressed state is released (the hand is released from the stop switch 50), the operation position specifying means 132 does not output an operation position specifying signal. That is, since the operation of accepting the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is not performed, as a result, the operation signal is invalidated. For this reason, a situation in which the operation of the stop switch 50 does not work for a specific symbol is created.
In addition, regarding the handling when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received in the non-detection rotation region, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the time when the rotating reel 40 rotates by one symbol from the time of receiving the operation signal. The operation position specifying signal may be output. The time for which the rotating reel 40 rotates by one symbol is a value obtained by dividing the time required for one rotation of the rotating reel 40 by the number of symbols, and when the rotating reel 40 takes 0.8 seconds for one rotation, it is about 40 mm. Second. Even if this setting is made, as shown in “c” of FIG. 7B, when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received within the range of the symbol “C”, it stops at the position of “symbol D”. A signal indicating that the switch 50 has been operated is output.

(Continuous input detection means 134)
The continuous input detecting means 134 is for detecting whether or not the stop switch 50 is continuously turned on during the CT game.
Specifically, it is checked whether or not the detection signal (or non-detection signal) is continuously received from the pressure detection sensor provided in the stop switch 50, and the continuation detection signal is output to the operation position specifying means 132. To do.
(Stop position judging means 135)
The stop position determining means 135 specifies the current position of the symbol of the rotary reel 40 based on the signal from the index sensor 45 of the reel unit 60, and uses the operation position specifying signal and the stop control data of the operation position specifying means 132. Based on this, the symbols that can be stopped and the symbols that cannot be stopped are determined, and the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined.

Specifically, when the operation position specifying signal is received, the symbol of the rotating reel 40 that can be stopped immediately is determined as the reference symbol. Then, the rotary reel 40 is stopped within a range from the reference symbol to a symbol when the maximum five frames (for five symbols) are moved in the rotation direction. That is, within a predetermined number of frames within a maximum of 5 frames including the standard symbol, a symbol that should be stopped is stopped on the effective winning line as much as possible, or a symbol that should not be stopped is on the effective winning line. It is determined where to stop the rotary reel 40 so as not to stop.
For example, when any winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning determination, a winning flag is established corresponding to the winning combination, so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination is an effective winning line according to the type of the winning flag established. It pulls in so that it may stop upwards, kicks it so that other symbols may not stop, and determines a stop symbol. Further, when the lottery result is a loss, the stop symbol is determined by kicking the stop impossible symbol so that the symbol arrangement that stops on the effective winning line does not become any winning mode.

In addition, the predetermined number of frames that can be drawn and stopped by the design of the rotating reel 40 is set based on stop data, and the greater the number of frames that can be drawn, the easier it is to stop the symbol in the winning mode. The smaller the number, the more difficult it is to stop the winning mode. This setting differs by changing the stop data used for determination, and the stop data can be changed according to a predetermined condition.
During CT games, the above-described pull-in and kick-off settings are not performed for the small role symbol. That is, the symbol that can be stopped immediately is determined as the stop symbol at the operation timing of the stop switch 50, more precisely, the operation position specifying signal reception timing from the operation position specifying means 132 (that is, the reference symbol = the stop symbol). . For example, in the case of “a” in FIG. 7A, “symbol B” becomes a stop symbol, and in the case of “a” in FIG. 7, “symbol D” becomes a stop symbol.

(Stop signal output means 136)
The stop signal output means 136 is for outputting a stop signal for stopping the driving of the motor of the rotary reel 40 based on the determination of the stop position determination means 135. That is, a stop signal is output at the determination timing for the rotating reel 40 for which the stop position determination means 135 has determined the stop position, and the drive of the motor is stopped.
(Winning determination means 140)
The winning determination means 140 determines whether or not the winning symbol of the three rotating reels 20 can be stopped in the winning manner by operating the stop switch 50 when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. If it is possible to stop in the winning mode, the winning is determined. If the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a game medal payout signal is output to the hopper unit 5, and in the case of a special prize such as a bonus game prize, the special game control means 80 starts a special game. Is for.

(Hopper control means 150)
The hopper control means 150 is for operating the hopper unit 5 based on a medal payout signal from the winning determination means 140 or an operation signal of the settlement switch 17.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, when the start switch 30 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the design of the symbol position by the reel rotation stop control means 130 is started. Specifically, the operation position specifying means 132 starts counting the number of pulses based on the detection signal of the index sensor 45, and recognizes the current position of the symbol by comparison with the pulse count table. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, it is determined whether a CT game is in progress. If the CT game is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 is turned on. If the stop switch 50 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 40 have stopped. If all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, that is, if there are rotating reels 40 that are rotating, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 108.

In step 108, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the effective winning line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning symbol is won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 109.
In step 109, a predetermined winning process such as paying out medals corresponding to the winning combination and shifting to a special game is performed. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 108 that no winning has been made, step 109 is skipped and the game ends.
If it is determined in step 104 that a CT game is being played, the process proceeds to step 110 in FIG.

In step 110, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 is turned on. If the stop switch 50 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 110. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 111.
In step 111, it is determined whether or not the operation position of the stop switch 50 is in the non-detection rotation range. That is, it is determined whether or not the pulse count value at the time of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 belongs to the range set in the non-detection rotation range. When the operation position of the stop switch 50 is in the non-detection rotation range, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, it is determined whether the stop switch 50 is continuously ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the continuous input detecting means 134 outputs a continuous detection signal. If the stop switch 50 is not continuously turned on, the process returns to step 110. Thereby, the operation of the stop switch 50 becomes invalid. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is continuously ON, the process proceeds to the next step 113.

In step 113, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel 40 has passed through the non-detection rotation range, that is, whether or not the pulse count value has exceeded the range set in the non-detection rotation range. If it has not passed through the non-detection rotation range, the process returns to step 112. On the other hand, if it passes through the non-detection rotation range, the process proceeds to the next step 114.
In step 114, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 40 have stopped. If all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, that is, if there are rotating reels 40 that are rotating, the process returns to step 110. On the other hand, if all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to step 108 in FIG.

Next, the lottery process in step 101 in FIG. 3 will be described using the flow in FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by random number extraction means 112 from random numbers generated by random number generation means 111 of winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the determination unit 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determination unit 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 113 the extracted random number is included in, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, the winning flag establishment means 115 establishes a flag according to the evaluation of the determination means 114. That is, when the evaluation is a win for a predetermined winning combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established, and when the evaluation is a loss, a lose flag is established (or no flag is established). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, predetermined kicking and retraction is set. When stop control is performed using a stop table, a predetermined stop table is selected here. And the lottery process ends.

During CT games, in step 205, regardless of whether or not a win is made, kicking and pulling in are not set for a small role symbol, and in the case of BB winning, RB winning, or re-game winning, the symbol is pulled in. Make settings and set kicking for all other symbols. On the other hand, when the specific symbol is not won, the kick setting of the specific symbol is performed.
Next, the rotation stop process of the rotary reel 40 in step 106 in FIG. 3 and step 114 in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not having been achieved, it progresses to the following step 301. FIG.

In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. Then, after operating the stop switch 50, when the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.

If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303.

If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.
In step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
Here, during the CT game, with regard to the small role symbol, the drawing and kicking are not set. Therefore, if the winning symbol is not a specific winning such as BB and the base symbol is a small role symbol, “Y” is selected in the step 300, “N” is selected in the next step 304, and the stop is performed. The rotary reel 40 is stopped at the operation timing of the switch 50 (more precisely, the operation position specifying signal output timing).

Note that what is described in steps 301 to 305 is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop control may be used.
Now, according to the present embodiment formed as described above, by continuously pressing the stop switch 50 at a specific symbol position during CT gaming, only one frame is set to be drawn. An equivalent situation can be created.
For example, assume that the stop symbol of the rotating reel 40 is as shown in FIG. That is, the middle reel and the right reel are already stopped, and two “watermelons” are stopped side by side on the center line. Here, if the "watermelon" at the upper stage of the rotating left reel can be stopped at the center line just by pressing the stop switch 50 (so-called bitter pressing) to stop the left reel, "Watermelon" won a prize. In this case, if the “plum” symbol area on the front side of the “watermelon” rotation direction is set as the non-detection rotation area, the stop switch 50 is pressed at the timing when the “plum” is stopped at the center line. The "watermelon" can be stopped at the center line by continuing to press for a predetermined time (for example, 40 ms or the time until the pulse count exceeds the non-detection rotation range).

On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is pressed at the timing when the “plum” is stopped at the center line but is not continuously pressed for a predetermined time, the operation is invalidated and the left reel continues to rotate. In this case, there is an advantage that it can challenge again. And if you are not confident that you can push the "watermelon" and the inferior player is aiming at the previous "plum", stop the "watermelon" even if the stop operation is delayed The possibility that it can be increased.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in CT games, it is possible to save a player who is inferior in the skill of pushing, while maintaining the basic stop control of not drawing a small role symbol. is there.

In addition, even if the same design is provided with a non-detection rotation range set in the previous design (for example, watermelon A) and other types (for example, watermelon B), and watermelon A is aligned and won Rather than setting the watermelon B and winning the prize, setting the number of medals to be paid out increases so that the fairness of the player with the high skill and the low player can be achieved.
In the above embodiment, the non-detection rotation area is set for one symbol. However, the non-detection rotation area may be an area of only half of the symbol, or conversely, may be an area for two symbols. The wider the non-detection rotation range, the easier it is to stop the subsequent symbols. In addition, the non-detection rotation area may be properly used depending on the type of symbol.

Furthermore, in the present invention, the non-detection rotation range may not be effective during the CT game. For example, a non-detection rotation area is provided only on one of the rotating reels 40, and a certain symbol can be formed so that a prize cannot be given unless the stop switch 50 is pressed for a certain period of time. 40, a range other than a specific symbol (or one type of symbol) is set as a non-detection rotation range, and for the rotation reel 40 during the specific game period, the specific symbol is aimed at. Even if this is not possible, it is possible to form the specific symbol so that it always stops if the stop switch 50 is kept pressed while the rotary reel 40 is rotating.
By the way, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols one by one in a variation range divided along the variation direction, the symbol display means. Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbols, a plurality of symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means, a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for the determination of whether or not to win, Stop display control means for controlling stop display of the symbol display means based on the effective operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means and the lottery result of the winning determination, a state in which all the symbol display means are stopped and displayed The winning determination means for handling as a winning on condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner, which symbol display means is from the reference point The position of the fluctuation area of the symbol display means is recognized depending on whether it has fluctuated, and the predetermined position in the fluctuation area of the symbol display means according to the reception timing of the operation signal of the recognition fluctuation area and the symbol fluctuation stop means In addition to specifying as a stop means operation position, the recognition variation position of the symbol display means is set as a fluctuation region that does not specify the symbol variation stop means operation position of the symbol display means even by receiving an operation signal of the symbol variation stop means. When the operation signal of the symbol variation stopping means is received when belonging to the detected variation region, the recognition variation region is received from the non-detection variation region by receiving the operation signal of the symbol variation stopping means. The operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means is continued until the symbol fluctuation stop means is displaced to the detection fluctuation area which is the fluctuation area for specifying the operation position. If it has been received, the operation position specifying means for specifying the detected fluctuation area behind the non-detection fluctuation area in the rotational direction as the operation position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, the symbol fluctuation stopping means for specifying the operation position specifying means Determination of stop position determination means for determining a fluctuation range corresponding to a stop position of a predetermined symbol on the symbol display means to be visible based on the operation position and the lottery result of the winning determination, determination of the stop position determination means Based on the above, it can be controlled by a game machine program for functioning as a stop signal output means for stopping the symbol variation of the symbol variation means.

Furthermore, it can be controlled using a computer-readable storage medium storing the game program.
Here, the symbol display means may be one using a rotating reel 40, or may be one in which a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.
The winning means can be configured to pay out a medal to the player via the hopper unit 65 when the slot machine is controlled using the game machine program. On the other hand, when the game machine program is used to control a commercial or home video game machine, an actual game medal cannot be paid out. For example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT In addition, the number of acquired medals can be displayed, or a picture (a moving image or a still image) can be displayed so that an increase or decrease in medals can be recognized.

  Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing input, control and output of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is a continuation flow of FIG. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of lottery processing among operations of the slot machine. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of reel rotation stop control processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a conceptual diagram of a pulse count table. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an arrangement of symbols on a rotating reel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch 20 Control device
21 Game control device 22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
42 Reel tape 45 Index sensor
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
65 Hopper unit 66 Display device
70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means
90 Specified game control means 100 Specified game control means
110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means
112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning judgment table
114 Judging means 115 Winning flag establishment means
120 CT game control means
130 Reel rotation stop control means 131 Stop data storage means
132 Operation position identification means 133 Continuous input detection means
134 Stop position judgment means 135 Stop signal output means
140 Winning judgment means 150 Hopper control means

Claims (4)

A plurality of rotating reels displayed one by one in a rotation range in which a plurality of symbols are divided along the rotation direction;
A start switch for rotating the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels;
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether to win or not,
Based on the stop switch operation signal and the lottery result of the winning determination, at least comprising stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of the rotating reel,
In a gaming machine that is awarded on condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner in a state where a plurality of the rotating reels are stopped,
The stop control means includes
The position of the rotation area of the rotation reel is recognized according to how much the rotation reel has rotated from the reference point, and the rotation area on the rotation reel according to the reception timing of the recognized rotation area and the operation signal of the stop switch. An operation position specifying means for specifying a predetermined position as a stop switch operation position;
Stop position determination means for determining a rotation range corresponding to a stop position of a predetermined symbol on the rotating reel to be made visible based on the stop switch operation position specified by the operation position specifying means and the lottery result of the winning determination When,
And at least stop signal output means for outputting a stop signal for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel based on the determination of the stop position determination means,
In the rotation area on the rotating reel,
A detection rotation area which is a rotation area for specifying a stop switch operation position of the rotating reel by receiving an operation signal of the stop switch;
A non-detection rotation region that is set as a rotation region that does not specify a stop switch operation position of the rotating reel even by receiving an operation signal of the stop switch;
The operation position specifying means includes
When the operation signal of the stop switch is received when the recognized rotation area on the rotation reel belongs to the non-detection rotation area,
When the operation signal of the stop switch is continuously received until the recognized rotation area is displaced from the non-detection rotation area to the detection rotation area, detection of the rear side in the rotation direction of the non-detection rotation area is detected. A gaming machine characterized by specifying a rotation range as a stop switch operating position. As a game, the stop position determination means determines a stop switch operation position as a stop position regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination for a rotation range where a specific symbol is displayed, and immediately stops the rotation reel. Established a game,
The non-detection rotation area is set adjacent to the front side in the rotation direction of the detection rotation area where a special symbol is displayed among the specific symbols,
When the operation position specifying means receives the operation signal of the stop switch when the recognized rotation area on the rotary reel belongs to the non-detection rotation area during the special game,
When the operation signal of the stop switch is continuously received until the recognized rotation range is displaced from the non-detection rotation range to the detection rotation range related to the special design, the detection related to the special design is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation range is specified as a stop switch operation position. A gaming machine,
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols one by one in a variation area divided along the variation direction;
Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A plurality of symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means;
Winning lottery means for drawing a lottery for winning / not-winning,
Stop display control means for controlling the stop display of the symbol display means based on the effective operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means and the lottery result of the winning determination;
Winning determination means for treating a plurality of visually recognizable symbols as a winning condition on condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a state in which all the symbol display means are stopped and displayed.
Depending on how much the symbol display means has fluctuated from a reference point, the position of the variation area of the symbol display means is recognized, and the symbol display according to the reception timing of the operation signal of the recognized variation area and the symbol variation stop means A predetermined position in the fluctuation range of the means is specified as the operating position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, and the recognized fluctuation position of the symbol displaying means is operated by the symbol fluctuation stopping means of the symbol displaying means by receiving the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means. When the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means is received when belonging to a non-detection variation region set as a variation region whose position is not specified, the recognition variation region is changed from the non-detection variation region to the symbol variation stop unit. Until the movement to the detection fluctuation area, which is the fluctuation area that specifies the operation position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means of the symbol display means, is received by receiving the operation signal of If you were continuously receives an operation signal of symbol variable stop means, said non-detection fluctuation region operation position specifying means for specifying a detection variation range of the rotation direction rear side as symbol variable stop means operation position of,
Based on the operation position specified by the operation position specifying means and the lottery result of the winning determination, a change range corresponding to the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means to be made visible is determined. Stop position determination means,
Based on the determination of the stop position determination means, a stop signal output means for stopping the symbol fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation means,
A game machine program to function as A gaming machine,
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols one by one in a variation area divided along the variation direction;
Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A plurality of symbol variation stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means;
Winning lottery means for drawing a lottery for winning / not-winning,
Stop display control means for controlling the stop display of the symbol display means based on the effective operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means and the lottery result of the winning determination;
Winning determination means for treating a plurality of visually recognizable symbols as a winning condition on condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a state in which all the symbol display means are stopped and displayed.
Depending on how much the symbol display means has fluctuated from a reference point, the position of the variation area of the symbol display means is recognized, and the symbol display according to the reception timing of the operation signal of the recognized variation area and the symbol variation stop means A predetermined position in the fluctuation range of the means is specified as the operating position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, and the recognized fluctuation position of the symbol displaying means is operated by the symbol fluctuation stopping means of the symbol displaying means by receiving the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means. When the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means is received when belonging to a non-detection variation region set as a variation region whose position is not specified, the recognition variation region is changed from the non-detection variation region to the symbol variation stop unit. Until the movement to the detection fluctuation area, which is the fluctuation area that specifies the operation position of the symbol fluctuation stopping means of the symbol display means, is received by receiving the operation signal of If you were continuously receives an operation signal of symbol variable stop means, said non-detection fluctuation region operation position specifying means for specifying a detection variation range of the rotation direction rear side as symbol variable stop means operation position of,
Based on the operation position specified by the operation position specifying means and the lottery result of the winning determination, a change range corresponding to the stop position of the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means to be made visible is determined. Stop position determination means,
A computer-readable recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning as a stop signal output unit for stopping the symbol variation of the symbol variation unit based on the determination of the stop position determination unit is recorded.

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