JP2007209424A - Game machine and program and recording medium for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which has new game potentialities without the monotonousness of games by making a player participation type informing performance executable using an operation mode of the operating means. <P>SOLUTION: When a stop switch 50 is operated by the proper combination of depressing two stop buttons linked to the simultaneous operation determined by a lottery before a prescribed time passes after the start of the variation of symbols by a symbol display means while the symbols are variably displayed at least by one symbol display means, players are informed of the internal state by an informing execution means 163. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having operation means for stopping a symbol of symbol display means that is variably displayed.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, when a lottery result of a winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, the winning symbol becomes a predetermined mode by operating a stop switch (for example, effective When the rotating reels can be stopped (so that they are aligned on the winning line), the winning is achieved, and medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the lottery of the winning determination is deviated, the winning symbol will not stop in the winning mode, no matter how much the player presses. Therefore, it is the greatest concern for the player whether the lottery result of the winning determination is a win or a loss, or which winning combination is won. Various gaming machines have been devised so as to notify the player of information related to the winning determination. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that is configured to perform an effect based on a lottery to convey a lottery result to a player before a winning is confirmed. There is disclosed a slot machine formed so that internal information of a gaming machine can be known by operation of means.
JP 2002-85631 A JP 2001-212281 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, the operation mode of the operating means, such as the number of times the stop switch is pressed, the pressing time, whether multiple pressing or single pressing, etc. is related to the notification of the internal state. It didn't meet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a player participation type notification effect by using an operation mode of an operation means, and has a new game characteristic without making the game monotonous.

(Feature point)
Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, a start switch (30) for variably displaying the symbols of the symbol display means, and each of the symbols. A stop switch (50) comprising at least three stop buttons (left button 51, middle button 52, right button 53) for stopping and displaying the symbols of the display means; the symbol display means; the start switch (30); A control device (20) for controlling the stop switch (50) and performing a lottery to determine whether or not the player has won, and is visible with all the symbol display means being stopped and displayed. This is related to a gaming machine that is awarded on condition that a plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine. Here, the “symbol display means” includes not only the rotating reel (40) to which the reel tape on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is attached, but also a liquid crystal display device in which symbols can be displayed in a variable or stopped display. It is. Further, “displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined manner” includes aligning a plurality of symbols on an effective winning line that defines an arrangement of symbols effective for winning.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is formed so as not to stop the symbol variation of the symbol display means when a plurality of stop buttons of the stop switch (50) are operated simultaneously, and the control The device (20) is an operation mode of two stop buttons among the notification execution means (163) capable of notifying the lottery result of the winning determination and other information relating to the internal state of the gaming machine and the stop switch (50). In addition, an operation mode determining means (press mode) that can determine the appropriate combination of stop buttons by lottery when at least the simultaneous operation of these stop buttons is set as the execution condition of the notification of the internal state An operation capable of determining whether or not the stop switch (50) has been operated based on the combination of the proper operation determined by the determination means (161)) and the operation mode determination means (161) Determination means (pressing determination means (162)), at least one of the symbol display means is in the process of displaying the symbol variation before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation of the symbol display means has started. When the stop switch (50) is operated by the proper operation combination (appropriate pressing combination), the internal state is notified by the notification execution means (163).

Here, when “a plurality of stop buttons are operated at the same time, the symbol change of the symbol display means is not stopped”, the stop button for the simultaneous operation does not necessarily correspond to the symbol display means during the symbol change display. It does not have to be a stop button. For example, even when a stop button corresponding to one symbol display means during symbol variation display and a stop button corresponding to a symbol display means for which symbol variation display is already stopped are operated simultaneously, the symbol during symbol variation display is displayed. This includes not stopping the symbol variation of the display means.
Here, the “appropriate operation combination” is a combination of two stop buttons, and is set so that when the stop buttons are simultaneously operated with the combination, the internal state is notified under a predetermined condition. It is what. Specifically, when there are three stop buttons, left, middle, and right, there are three combinations of left, middle combination, middle, right combination, left, right combination, and the operation mode is determined. The means (161) determines one combination by lottery from these three ways.

The appropriate operation mode lottery is performed on the condition that it corresponds to a predetermined lottery opportunity. For example, regardless of the game state, each game may be performed when the start switch (30) is operated, or a lottery may be performed only for a specific game period.
In addition, the operation mode determination means (161) includes a time for continuously operating the stop button related to the proper operation combination (appropriate operation duration) in addition to the proper operation combination of the stop buttons, and the stop button related to the proper operation combination. The number of operations (the number of appropriate operations) may be determinable. In this case, the operation determining means (162) determines whether or not the stop switch (50) has been operated in accordance with the set proper operation duration and the number of proper operations.

Further, the “predetermined time from the start of the symbol change of the symbol display means” is, for example, about 10 seconds, and a predetermined time from the reception of the operation signal of the start switch (30), the rotating reel as the symbol display means. A predetermined time after (40) becomes steady rotation, a predetermined time after the operation of the stop switch (50) becomes valid, etc. can be set as appropriate.
Furthermore, the determination of the simultaneous operation of the two stop buttons is made by the symbol display control means (for example, the reel control means (130)) that controls the operation of the symbol display means, and the operation signal of one stop button and the other stop. When the reception timing of the operation signal of the button is determined and the operation signals from the two stop buttons are received with a time difference less than a predetermined set time, it can be determined that the operation is simultaneous. Alternatively, before outputting a stop signal based on reception of an operation signal of one stop button (a signal for variably stopping the symbol display means. For example, a drive stop signal output to the drive motor of the rotary reel (40)) This can be determined by whether or not an operation signal for one stop button is received. This is a setting of drawing or kicking when the symbol change of the symbol display means is stopped (by shifting the output of the stop signal from the operation timing of the stop button, the symbol that can be stopped at the predetermined position is stopped at the position where it should be stopped as much as possible. When the symbol that must not be stopped at the position is controlled so that it does not stop at that position), the symbol change stop of the corresponding symbol display means is not yet completed based on the operation of one stop button. When another stop button is operated (ie, during pulling in or kicking in), it can be determined as a simultaneous operation. In the case of simultaneous operation, the variation display of the symbol display means during the symbol variation display corresponding to the two stop buttons operated to stop is not stopped. That is, the stop button operation signal is invalidated. At this time, an operation invalid signal or a simultaneous operation signal may be output from the symbol display control means to the operation determination means (162).

(Function)
In the present invention, the operation mode determining means (161) preferably determines at least the appropriate operation combination by lottery until the symbol display means starts the variable display. At this time, the number of proper operations by the proper operation combination and the appropriate operation duration may be drawn by lottery. A plurality of appropriate operation combinations may be set. Note that the proper number of operations and the proper operation duration may be fixed in advance.
The notification executing means (163) is configured such that at least one symbol display means operates two stop buttons at the same time within a predetermined time based on an appropriate combination of operations (and setting conditions associated therewith) while the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Only when this is done, the internal state is notified. That is, when the stop buttons operated simultaneously are not in the proper operation mode including the proper operation combination, no notification is given, and even if the two stop buttons are operated simultaneously after a predetermined time has passed, it is the proper operation combination. No notification is made regardless of whether or not. In addition, when the stop buttons are not operated simultaneously (for example, when the timing of operating the two stop buttons is shifted), the symbol display means corresponding to the previously operated stop button is stopped and displayed. Since the symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner, no notification is given.

In the present invention, since the player cannot recognize which combination of stop buttons is the proper operation combination, one of a plurality of combinations of stop buttons for the predetermined time after the start of the variable display of the symbol display means. I will try to operate at the same time. And if you are lucky, you can receive notification of the internal state, for example, the presence or absence of winning (including the winning indication) and the winning symbol.
According to the present invention, the presence / absence of notification of the internal state is determined by the operation mode of the stop switch (50), so that it is possible to provide the player with enjoyment that is not just the operation of the stop switch (50). it can. In addition, when the rotating reel (40) is used as the symbol display means, the normal stop switch (50) cannot be operated until the rotating speed of the rotating reel (40) becomes constant (the signal is effective even if operated). However, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform notification of the internal state by appropriate operation of the stop switch (50) using the waiting time during that time.

(Claim 2)
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, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the notification execution means (163) determines the appropriate operation combination based on a lottery result of a lottery (notification execution lottery) on whether or not to notify the appropriate operation combination. It is formed so that it can be notified to the player.
In the present invention, the proper operation combination determined by the operation mode determining means (161) is formed so as to notify the player with a predetermined probability.

Here, “notification about proper operation combination” is to display the proper operation combination of the stop button as a character graphic using a liquid crystal display device or the like, or to output the sound from a speaker. This notification includes notification of the proper number of operations in the proper operation combination and the proper operation duration.
In addition, in the “lottery to determine whether or not to perform notification”, the winning probability (probability of performing notification) may be changed depending on the gaming state, the game result, and the like.
According to the present invention, when the notification about the proper operation combination is performed, the player can receive the notification of the internal state by operating the stop button according to the notification. And if the internal state notification reveals that the lottery of the winning determination is a predetermined winning, if you aim for the symbol and do not miss the small role winning, it will be advantageous to the game Can proceed.

In addition, by changing the lottery probability of whether or not to perform notification, it is possible to create an advantageous period during which a proper operation combination notification is frequently performed and a normal period when it is not.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.
That is, the invention according to claim 3 is configured so that the notification executing means (163) is configured to be able to notify the player of the proper operation combination when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. Features.

In the present invention, when the winning determination lottery is won, the notification execution lottery can be performed, or when the winning determination lottery is won even if it is shifted to the notification execution lottery Can also perform notification about the proper operation combination. Alternatively, even when the notification execution lottery is not performed, when the winning determination lottery is won, the notification regarding the proper operation combination may be executed. Here, “winning” in the winning determination may be a case where a specific winning combination is won, or a case where any winning combination is won.
According to the present invention, when a proper operation combination is notified, the player can have a sense of expectation that the player may have won.

(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention according to claim 4 is a game machine comprising: a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols; a symbol variation starting means for variably displaying symbols of the symbol display means; Controls the symbol fluctuation stopping means comprising at least three operation units for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means, the symbol display means, the symbol fluctuation starting means, and the symbol fluctuation stopping means, and performs lottery concerning winning. A game control means (21) for handling as a prize on the condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner in a state where all of the plurality of symbol display means are stopped and displayed. Winning determination means (150), when a plurality of operation portions of the symbol variation stop means are operated simultaneously, operation invalidation means for making the symbol variation of the symbol display means unstoppable, It is an operation mode of two operation units of the symbol variation stopping means, and at least simultaneously operating those operation units is a notification about the lottery result of the winning determination and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine Based on the appropriate operation combination determined by the operation mode determination means (161), the operation mode determination means (161) determined by lottery, the appropriate operation combination of the operation unit when set to be the execution condition of Operation determining means (162) capable of determining whether or not the symbol fluctuation stopping means has been operated, and at least one symbol display means before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol fluctuation of the symbol display means started. When the symbol variation stop means is operated by the appropriate operation combination during symbol variation display, the notification execution means (163) capable of executing notification of the internal state is provided. This is a program for a gaming machine to function.

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.
The symbol display means may be a rotary reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols (61) around it, and the rotation of the rotary reel (40) may 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. The operation unit may be a stop button constituting a stop switch (50).

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, the operation mode determining means (161) preferably determines at least the appropriate operation combination by lottery until the symbol display means starts the variable display. At this time, the number of proper operations by the proper operation combination and the appropriate operation duration may be drawn by lottery. A plurality of appropriate operation combinations may be set. Note that the proper number of operations and the proper operation duration may be fixed in advance.

  The notification executing means (163) is configured so that at least one symbol display means is operated by two operation units simultaneously based on a proper operation combination (and an associated setting condition) within a predetermined time while the symbols are variably displayed. Only when this is done, the internal state is notified. That is, when the operation unit operated simultaneously is not an appropriate operation mode including an appropriate operation combination, no notification is given, and even if two operation units are operated simultaneously after a predetermined time has elapsed, the operation combination is an appropriate operation combination. No notification is made regardless of whether or not. When the operation units are not operated simultaneously, the symbol display unit corresponding to the previously operated operation unit is stopped and displayed, and the symbol display unit is not displaying the symbols in a variable manner.

In the present invention, since the player cannot recognize which combination of operation units is an appropriate operation combination, one of a plurality of combinations of operation units for the predetermined time after the start of variable display of the symbol display means. I will try to operate at the same time. And if you are lucky, you can receive notification of the internal state, for example, the presence or absence of winning (including the winning indication) and the winning symbol.
According to the present invention, since the presence / absence of notification of the internal state is determined according to the operation mode of the symbol variation stopping means, it is possible to provide the player with enjoyment that is not just a simple operation of the symbol variation stopping means. When the rotary reel (40) is used as the symbol display means, the normal stop switch (50) cannot be operated until the rotational speed of the rotary reel (40) becomes constant. According to the invention, it is possible to perform notification of the internal state by an appropriate operation of the symbol variation stopping means by using the waiting time.

  By the way, in the present invention, based on the lottery result of the lottery (notification execution lottery) whether or not the notification execution means (163) notifies about the appropriate operation combination, the appropriate operation combination is given to the player. It can form so that information can be directed. When formed in this way, when notification about the proper operation combination is performed, the player can receive notification of the internal state by operating the operation unit in accordance with the notification. And if the internal state notification reveals that the lottery of the winning determination is a predetermined winning, if you aim for the symbol and do not miss the small role winning, it will be advantageous to the game Can proceed. In addition, by changing the lottery probability of whether or not to perform notification, it is possible to create an advantageous period during which a proper operation combination notification is frequently performed and a normal period when it is not.

Further, in addition to the above, the notification execution means (163) can be formed so that the appropriate operation combination can be notified to the player when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. By forming in this way, when the lottery for winning determination is won, if the lottery for winning determination is won even if the notification executing lottery is performed or even if the lottery is shifted to the notification executing lottery Thus, it is possible to notify the appropriate operation combination, and when the appropriate operation combination is notified, the player can have a sense of expectation that the player may have won.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, the invention according to claim 5 is a game machine comprising: a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols; a symbol variation starting means for variably displaying symbols of the symbol display means; Controls the symbol fluctuation stopping means comprising at least three operation units for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means, the symbol display means, the symbol fluctuation starting means, and the symbol fluctuation stopping means, and performs lottery concerning winning. A game control means (21) for handling as a prize on the condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner in a state where all of the plurality of symbol display means are stopped and displayed. Winning determination means (150), when a plurality of operation portions of the symbol variation stop means are operated simultaneously, operation invalidation means for making the symbol variation of the symbol display means unstoppable, It is an operation mode of two operation units of the symbol variation stopping means, and at least simultaneously operating those operation units is a notification about the lottery result of the winning determination and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine Based on the appropriate operation combination determined by the operation mode determination means (161), the operation mode determination means (161) determined by lottery, the appropriate operation combination of the operation unit when set to be the execution condition of Operation determining means (162) capable of determining whether or not the symbol fluctuation stopping means has been operated, and at least one symbol display means before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol fluctuation of the symbol display means started. When the symbol variation stop means is operated by the appropriate operation combination during symbol variation display, the notification execution means (163) capable of executing notification of the internal state is provided. This is a recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning is recorded.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 4 is recorded.
(Function)
According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the above-described invention of claim 4.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, a player participation type notification effect can be executed using the operation mode of the operation means, and the game is not monotonous and has a new game characteristic. can do.

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 6 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, and FIGS. 3 to 6 are schematic flowcharts of the operation of the slot machine.
(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. Further, the display window 12 is formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen. Has been. 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. The effect control device 22 is for receiving a signal from the game control device 21 and controlling the effect display device 66 such as a lamp or a speaker. Details of the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 will be described later.
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
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) 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 a bet switch 16 is inserted, or during "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 flag of “Replay” is established by lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbol of “Replay” is on the 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 stop buttons corresponding to the three rotary reels 40, and one stop switch 50 is disposed below each rotary reel 40. That is, a left button 51 is provided below the left reel 41, a middle button 52 is provided below the middle reel 42, and a right button 53 is provided below the right reel 43. The corresponding rotary reel 40 is set to stop rotating by operating a stop button corresponding to each rotary reel 40.

Although not shown in particular, each stop button is provided with a detection sensor that detects that the pressing operation has been performed. Based on the detection signal of this detection sensor, the reel control means 130 (to be described later) The rotation is stopped.
In the present embodiment, the notification regarding the winning is performed by simultaneously pressing the two stop buttons within a predetermined time after the rotation of the rotating reels 40 and during the rotation of all the rotating reels 40. This will be described later.
(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) Effect display device 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 68, and speaker 69)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above.
(Reel unit 60)
Although not shown, the reel unit 60 includes three motors fixed or supported on a frame, and three rotary reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, right reel) fixed to the output shaft of each motor. 43). Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

(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.
The image display unit 67 is a window provided on the side of the rotary reel 40, and is used to display a winning notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, a rotation reel dedicated to the effect may be provided, and the effect may be displayed by the design of the reel, characters, or the like.

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 control means 130
(5) Hopper control means 140
(6) Winning determination 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.
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, all the rotations of the three rotary reels 40 are stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol 61 stops on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out a medal.
Winning is accompanied by paying out game medals by winning a prize, and there is no small medal winning that gives the player a profit, special winning that gives the player even more profit than the small role winning, and there is no paying out the game medal However, it is equipped with a “replay” that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal. When the lottery result is won for any combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special win, a special win flag is established, and the combination of the stop symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is determined in advance when the special win flag is established. It is formed so that the player can win a special game advantageous to the player under the condition that it matches the symbol 61 (for example, three “7” s on the winning line). On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Is set to Note that the winning flag of the small role is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning flag is not awarded in the game in which the winning flag is established.

  Whether or not the corresponding winning symbol 61 can be aligned on the winning line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotational speed of the rotary reel 40 is constant. It is. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after operating the stop switch 50, it can be stopped as it is after operating the stop switch 50, or can be stopped within 190 ms. When the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the retractable symbols 61 on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols 61 from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is stopped. Delaying the time, the rotating reel 40 pulls the winning symbol 61 on the winning line and stops. On the other hand, when the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four retractable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be drawn on the winning active line and stopped.

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for making a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 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 (Jack game; hereinafter referred to as JAC game)
Here, there are cases where the RB game is played during the BB game and when the RB game is not played during the BB game. The JAC game is played during the RB game.

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
(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 61 such as “7” are arranged on the winning 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, the game starts with the insertion of a maximum of three medals as in a normal game. When the rotation of the three rotating reels is stopped, whether or not the winning symbol is aligned on the winning line is determined. A medal is paid out.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
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.

Then, the BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning.
(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 61 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12 is performed. is there. 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 specific winning game of a maximum of 12 times.

(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 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
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).

(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.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 20 based on the operation of the start switch 30, and recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor (not shown), while the winning lottery means 110 This is for controlling the stop of the rotating reel 20 based on the lottery result and the operation timing of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, the reel control means 130 outputs a drive start signal to the drive motor of the reel unit 60 by receiving an operation signal of the start switch 30 during a game period in which the start switch 30 can be operated. All the rotating reels 40 are started to rotate. Then, after all the reels 40 have reached steady rotation (the rotation speed has become constant), based on the signal that the detection sensor provided in each stop button has detected the pressing operation, A drive stop signal is output to the corresponding drive motor of the rotary reel 40 to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 40. At this time, if the lottery result stored in the determination storage means 115 is lost, kick control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 20 do not match any winning aspect, and the lottery result is a predetermined result. In the case of winning the winning combination, kicking and pulling-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 20 are in the winning mode related to the winning as much as possible. These controls are performed by delaying the time until the rotating reel 20 stops by shifting the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 and outputting the drive stop signal.

  Here, when the two stop buttons are operated simultaneously when the stop switch 50 is operable, that is, when the detection signals are simultaneously received from the detection sensors of the plurality of stop buttons, the reel control means 130 Performs control not to stop the rotating reel 40 corresponding to any stop button. For example, when the ON signal is simultaneously received from the detection sensors of the left button 51 and the middle button 52, the drive stop signal is not output to the drive motor of the left reel 41 or the drive motor of the middle reel 42. Instead, in such a case, the reel control means 130 outputs a simultaneous pressing signal to the notification control means 160 of the effect control device 22 described later. Here, “simultaneous pressing” does not need to be determined so strictly, and “simultaneous reception” of the detection signal may include a certain time lag.

  If a detection signal is received from another stop button after receiving the detection signal from one stop button and before outputting the drive stop signal to the drive motor, the timing of receiving the two detection signals Even if there is a slight deviation, a simultaneous pressing signal can be output as if two stop buttons were pressed simultaneously. For example, if the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the previously operated stop button is set to be pulled or kicked, before the rotary reel 40 is pulled or kicked (that is, before the rotary reel 40 is stopped) ), When the next stop button operation signal is received, it is determined as a simultaneous operation, and a simultaneous pressing signal is output. By forming in this way, the difficulty level required for the player as a simultaneous operation is alleviated, and operation unevenness related to the simultaneous operation can be assisted, which is preferable.

Further, since the simultaneous pressing signal is for informing the notification control means 160 that the operation timing of any two stop buttons is simultaneous, it is necessary to specifically identify and output the operated stop button. Absent. It can be determined by the production control device 22 by forming which stop buttons are simultaneously pressed (whether they are pressed) by directly outputting the detection signals of the respective stop buttons to the production control device 22.
By the way, when three stop buttons are pressed simultaneously, that is, after receiving the detection signal from the first stop button, before outputting the drive stop signal to the drive motor, the second stop button If the detection signal from the third stop button is received before the simultaneous pressing signal based on the detection signal is received, the drive constant signal is sent to the drive motor of any rotary reel 40. Does not output, and does not output a simultaneous pressing signal. Therefore, even if the three stop buttons are pressed simultaneously, the internal state is not notified by the simultaneous pressing of the stop buttons described later.

(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 5 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 150 and the operation signal of the settlement switch 17.
(Winning determination means 150)
The winning determination means 150 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.

(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 determines the presence or absence of the effect and the type of effect to be executed based on the effect request signal from the game control device 21 or the operation signal of each operation means, and performs a predetermined effect display on the effect display device 66 It is for making it. As shown in FIG. 1, the production control device 22 has at least notification control means 160, but also has means other than the notification control means 160. For example, effects other than notification, specifically, winning effects at the time of winning a prize, operation sounds of operating means such as the start switch 30 and stop switch 40, effect data such as BGM according to the progress of the game, and these effects There is an effect execution means for performing

(Notification control means 160)
The notification control means 160 is for reporting the internal state of the slot machine 10 based on the operation mode of the stop switch 50 at a predetermined time during the game. In the present embodiment, two stop buttons among the left button 51, the middle button 52, and the right button 53 are predetermined within a predetermined time after the rotation of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 is started. An effect display device such as an image display unit 67 that determines whether or not a winning flag has been established and the type of establishment flag when a predetermined combination is simultaneously pressed for a predetermined number of times by a predetermined combination. 66 is used to notify the player.

The notification control means 160 includes the following means (1) to (3).
(1) Pressing mode determining means 161
(2) Press determination unit 162
(3) Notification execution means 163
Note that the notification control means 160 may include means other than those described above.
(Pressing mode determining means 161)
The pressing mode determining means 161 is for determining a pressing mode of a stop button (hereinafter referred to as an appropriate pressing mode) that is a condition for notifying the internal state. Here, as the “pressing mode”, specifically, a combination of two stop buttons, the number of times of pressing, and a pressing duration time can be set, but the pressing mode determining means 161 can determine at least an appropriate pressing combination. Is formed.

  There are three combinations of stop buttons: left button 51 and middle button 52, left button 51 and right button 53, and middle button 52 and right button 53. The pressing mode determination unit 161 determines which combination is to be an appropriate pressing combination from among the three combinations by lottery. The pressing mode lottery is performed using the lottery means included in the pressing mode determining unit 161 on condition that a predetermined lottery opportunity is met. The push mode lottery is performed for each game, and is preferably completed before the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. For example, the press mode lottery is performed when the bet switch 16 or the start switch 30 is pressed. The push mode lottery may be performed every game regardless of the game state, or may be performed only during a specific game period (for example, 50 games after the end of the BB).

Further, the pressing duration time and the number of pressings in the appropriate pressing combination may be fixed, or may be determined according to the lottery or the gaming state. The pressing duration may be fixed as, for example, 3 seconds as an appropriate pressing time, or may be determined by lottery from 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, and 5 seconds. Alternatively, the pressing duration may be changed between a normal game and a special game (for example, during a BB game). The appropriate number of times of pressing may be set to one time, or may be determined by lottery from one time, two times, and three times or according to the gaming state.
In addition, when setting the proper number of times of pressing to a plurality of times, it may be set by pressing the stop button with the same appropriate pressing combination (for example, the combination of the left button 51 and the middle button 52 twice), or for each number of times Different appropriate pressing combinations may be set (for example, the combination of the left button 51 and the middle button 52 for the first time, and the combination of the middle button 52 and the right button 53 for the second time).

When the proper pressing combination, the proper pressing duration, and the proper pressing count are determined by a predetermined method, the pressing mode determining means 161 stores this as appropriate pressing mode data.
(Pressing determination means 162)
Based on the detection signal from the stop button, the presence / absence of the simultaneous pressing signal from the reel control unit 130, and the storage of the pressing mode determining unit 161, the pressing determination unit 162 is pressed simultaneously, and the pressing mode determining unit 161 This is for determining whether or not the button has been pressed in the determined proper pressing mode.
Specifically, the pressing determination unit 162 includes a signal input unit, a time measuring unit, and a signal input counter, although not particularly illustrated, and is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the rotation of all the reels 40 starts. In addition, during the rotation of the full-reel 40, it is possible to input an operation detection signal from each stop button and a simultaneous press signal from the reel control means 130, and the type of the stop button being operated (the left button 51 or the like). The middle button 52 or the right button 53), and the number of times or the input time of the operation detection signal can be measured.

Here, the “predetermined time after starting the rotation of all the reels 40” is a predetermined time after receiving the effective operation signal of the start switch 30, a predetermined time after the all-reel reels 40 are in steady rotation, and pressing the stop switch 50 It can be set as appropriate after the operation becomes effective (that is, a steady rotation of all the reels 40 and a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the previous game).
Then, when the signal input mode of the stop button when the simultaneous pressing signal is input matches the appropriate pressing mode data stored in the pressing mode determining means 161, the proper pressing is determined. On the other hand, if at least one of the signal input modes of the stop button does not match the stored data of the press mode determining means 161, the proper press is not determined.

(Notification execution means 163)
The notification execution means 163 is for causing the effect display device 66 to execute a predetermined notification effect based on a lottery performed at a predetermined opportunity during the game and an appropriate pressing signal from the pressing determination means 162. Here, the notification execution means 163 can execute two types of notifications, that is, pressing mode assist notification and internal state notification.
The pressing mode assist notification is a notification to the player of the pressing mode related to the appropriate pressing mode data stored in the pressing mode determining means 161. The notification of the internal state is a notification regarding the lottery result of the winning determination means 110, and notifies the player that a specific winning flag is established or that the flag is established. . The notification of the internal state is executed only when the pressing determination unit 162 determines the appropriate pressing. Then, by aiming at the symbol related to the notification, the possibility of winning a prize becomes higher than the case where the notification is not performed.

The pressing mode assist notification is executed based on a lottery result of notification execution lottery as to whether or not to perform assist notification. That is, if the lottery result is a win, the pressing mode assist notification is performed, and if the lottery is lost, the pressing mode assist notification is not performed.
The press mode assist notification is for notifying the proper combination of presses, the proper number of presses, and the proper press duration time by displaying characters and figures on the image display unit 67, or by flashing the lamp 68 and outputting sound from the speaker 69. For example, the appropriate pressing combination is displayed on the image display section 67 with characters such as “left / middle”, and when the appropriate stop button combination is pressed simultaneously, the appropriate pressing duration is counted down by displaying numbers or turning off the lighting lamp To inform. Alternatively, the stop button is formed of a translucent member, the light emitter is embedded inside, and the light emitters of the two stop buttons are turned on to notify the proper pressing combination, and the time signal sound is output from the speaker 69. The pressing duration time may be notified.

When performing the pressing mode assist notification, the player can benefit from receiving the notification of the internal state as long as the player presses the stop button as notified within a predetermined time.
On the other hand, if the press mode assist notification is not performed, the player cannot know the proper press mode, so try to press the two stop buttons that have been selected for the appropriate time or the appropriate number of times. There is only. In this case, if the user is lucky, the user can be notified of the internal state. However, particularly when the proper number of times of pressing and the proper pressing duration are determined by lottery, the possibility is extremely low.
Therefore, by executing the push mode assist notification with a predetermined probability, a game advantageous to the player is performed with the predetermined probability, and the lottery probability of the notification execution lottery is increased only during a specific game period. It is also possible to create a game period that is advantageous to the player. In addition to the lottery, according to the lottery result of the winning determination, for example, by making it possible to execute the pressing mode assist notification at the time of winning a specific winning combination, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for the game.

In addition, a stop button operation detection signal is formed so that it can be directly input to the production control device 22, and the processing relating to the notification of the internal state is performed completely independently of the game control device 21, so that the game control device 21 (so-called main board) ) Is reduced, which is preferable.
If the slot machine 10 is configured so that the operation of the stop switch 50 is not permitted (detection signal is invalidated) until a certain time has elapsed as a game prohibition period after the previous game ends, Even during the prohibition period, the internal state can be notified by the simultaneous pressing of the stop button in the proper pressing mode, so that the player's feeling of frustration during the game prohibition period can be alleviated and useless repeated hits of the stop button It is also effective in preventing button damage due to.

(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, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating any one of the stop buttons. If the stop switch 50 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 103. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed on all stop buttons corresponding to the three rotary reels 40. If all the stop buttons corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 are not stopped, that is, if there is a rotating reel 40 that is rotating, the process returns to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the stop buttons corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 have been stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning active line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not a winning is achieved. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, a medal corresponding to the type of winning a prize is paid out, or a shift process to an advantageous game is performed. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 106 that no winning has been made, step 107 is skipped and the game ends.
The lottery process in step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of 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, a predetermined symbol kick-in and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the lottery process ends.
The rotation stop process of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to 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, if 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.
In the embodiment described above, the stop process of the rotary reel 40 has been described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely as maximum pull-in stop control. good. Furthermore, for example, a so-called table stop control method may be used in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing of pressing the stop switch 50. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence / absence of a winning flag and a winning symbol in which a winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the gaming situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, 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 winning line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. Also, 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 winning line, and it has a kind of so-called kick setting. is there.
Next, the internal state notification control based on the pressing mode by the notification control means 160 will be described based on the flow of FIG.

  First, in step 400 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the gaming situation or gaming machine state corresponds to a lottery opportunity for enabling preset internal notification. Specifically, it is a lottery trigger of the press mode lottery performed by the press mode determining means 161 and the notification execution lottery to determine whether or not to perform the press mode assist notification, for example, whether the progress state of the game has become a predetermined state, It is determined whether the start switch 30 and the bet switch 16 are operated. Alternatively, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not simultaneous pressing of a plurality of stop buttons over a certain period of time is valid as a condition for internal notification, and if the lottery result is a win, the lottery is treated as a lottery trigger. May be. And when it does not correspond to a lottery opportunity, it returns to step 400. On the other hand, when it corresponds to the lottery opportunity, the process proceeds to the next step 401.

In step 401, the pressing mode determination means 161 performs a pressing mode lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, the pressing mode determining means 161 performs a notification execution lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, it is determined whether or not a notification execution lottery has been won. If the notification execution lottery is not won, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether or not a winning flag has been established, that is, whether or not the lottery result of the winning determination means 110 has won a predetermined winning combination, or whether or not the special winning flag has been carried over from the previous game. Here, the winning flags for determining whether or not they are established may be all winning flags, or may be limited to specific winning flags such as a BB flag, an RB flag, and a specific small role flag. is there. If the winning flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 405.

If the notification execution lottery is won in step 403, the process skips step 404 and proceeds to step 405.
In step 405, the notification executing means 163 executes the pressing mode assist notification. That is, according to the flow from Step 403 to this step, when the notification execution lottery is won, the pressing mode assist notification is executed regardless of the presence / absence of the winning flag. When the winning flag is established, the pressing mode assist notification is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 406.
If the winning flag is not established in step 404, the process skips step 405 and proceeds to step 406. That is, when the notification execution lottery result is a loss and the lottery result of the winning determination is also a loss, the pressing mode assist notification is not performed.

In step 406, it is determined whether or not it is within 10 seconds after the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate. When 10 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of the rotary reel 40, the internal state notification control based on the pressing mode is terminated. That is, the internal state is not notified. On the other hand, if it is within 10 seconds after the reel rotation starts, the process proceeds to the next step 407.
In step 407, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 40 has stopped. Whether the reel 40 is stopped depends on whether the reel control means 130 outputs a drive stop signal to the drive motor, or one of the stop switches 50 is turned on (that is, the stop buttons are not pressed simultaneously). It can be judged based on. If any of the rotating reels 40 is stopped, the internal state notification control based on the pressing mode is terminated. That is, the internal state is not notified. On the other hand, if none of the rotating reels 40 is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 408.

In step 408, it is determined whether or not a simultaneous pressing signal is output from the reel control means 130. If the simultaneous pressing signal is not output, the process returns to step 406. On the other hand, if the simultaneous pressing signal is output, the process proceeds to the next step 409.
In step 409, the pressing determination unit 162 determines whether or not the pressing operation in the proper pressing mode has ended. That is, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation is performed by the appropriate pressing combination for the appropriate pressing duration and the appropriate pressing frequency. If the stop button is not pressed in the proper pressing mode, for example, if the pressing combination is different or the pressing is not continued until the set pressing time has elapsed, the process returns to step 406. In this case, the pressing operation can be performed again, but within 10 seconds after starting the reel rotation and without stopping the rotating reel 40 (while simultaneously pressing the two stop buttons to invalidate the stopping operation). There is a need to do. If a plurality of operations are set, the process returns to step 406 when the pressing operation is cleared by one set. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to continue the pressing by the proper pressing combination only when the proper pressing is continued, and perform it a plurality of times within 10 seconds after starting the reel rotation and without stopping the rotating reel 40. If it is determined that the operation of pressing the stop button has been completed after all the proper pressing modes have been cleared, the process proceeds to the next step 410.

In step 410, the notification execution means 163 performs notification of the internal state. Then, the internal state notification control based on the pressing mode is terminated.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the internal state can be notified by the manner in which the stop button is pressed before the rotary reel 40 is completely stopped, so that the player can enjoy the notification by himself. Can be provided, and unprecedented playability can be provided. In addition, the game prohibition period until the operation of the stop switch 50 becomes effective can be used effectively, and there is an accompanying effect that prevents the stop button from being repeatedly used and thus prevents the switch from being damaged.

Further, the push mode assist notification can be executed by the notification execution lottery, and even if the notification execution lottery is deviated, when the winning flag is established, the push mode assist notification is formed, so that the press mode assist notification is performed. When assist notification is performed, the player can have a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of winning.
In the present invention, a notification execution lottery may be performed when a winning flag is established. In this case, the winning probability of the notification execution lottery may be changed depending on the type of winning combination.
In the above-described embodiment, the internal state is notified when the stop button is operated in a predetermined pressing manner while all the rotating reels 40 are rotating. In the present invention, even after any of the rotating reels 40 is stopped, the internal state may be notified when the stop buttons are simultaneously operated in an appropriate pressing manner. . In this case, when the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel 40 that is rotating and the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel 40 that is already stopped are simultaneously pressed, the reel control means 130 The rotary reel 40 is formed so as to output a simultaneous pressing signal without stopping the rotation of the reel 40. The notification control means 160 can determine whether or not there is simultaneous pressing and an appropriate pressing mode while at least one rotating reel 40 is rotating, and the stop button for simultaneous pressing matches the predetermined pressing mode. If so, the internal status is notified. If formed in this way, information for stopping the winning symbol may be obtained while the rotating reel 40 is still rotating even after the rotating reel 40 has already been stopped. Therefore, for example, if “7” is included in the stop symbol of the rotating reel 40 that was stopped first, before stopping the next rotating reel 40, try to press the stop button at the same time, and confirm whether there is a winning or not. If it is made to perform, a game can be performed efficiently and expectation will also increase.

  By the way, the present embodiment is configured as described above. In this slot machine, the gaming machine has a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and the symbol display. Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the means, Symbol variation stopping means comprising at least three operation units for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means, the symbol display means, and the symbol variation starting means In addition to controlling the symbol variation stopping means, the game control means 21 for performing lottery related to winning, and a plurality of visually recognizable symbols in a state where all the symbol display means are all stopped and displayed. In the case where a plurality of operation units of the symbol variation stopping unit 150 and the symbol variation stopping unit are operated at the same time, the symbol is displayed on the condition that it is displayed in the form. The operation invalidation means for making the symbol fluctuation of the display means impossible to stop, and the operation mode of two operation parts of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, wherein at least simultaneous operation of those operation parts is the winning The pressing mode determination means 161 that can determine the appropriate pressing combination of the operation unit by lottery when it is set to be the notification execution condition for the determination lottery result and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine, the pressing mode determination Based on the appropriate pressing combination determined by the means 161, the pressing determination means 162 that can determine whether or not the symbol variation stopping means has been operated, before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation of the symbol display means has started. And when the symbol variation stopping means is operated by the appropriate pressing combination before any of the symbol display means is stopped and displayed, It can be controlled by a game machine program for functioning as the notification execution means 163 capable of executing the notification of the department status.

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.
Further, the winning determination 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.

  The present invention can also 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 by the game control device. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of lottery processing among operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of the internal alerting | reporting process by an effect control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch 18 Number of times pressed
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device 30 Start switch
40 turn reel 50 Stop switch
60 reel unit 65 hopper unit
66 Display 70 Normal game control means
80 Special game control means 90 Specially introduced game control means
100 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means
111 Random number generator 112 Random number extractor
113 Winning judgment table 114 Judging means
120 Advantageous game control means 130 Reel control means
140 Hopper control means 150 Prize determination means
160 Notification control means 161 Press mode determination means (operation mode determination means)
162 Press determination means (operation determination means) 163 Notification execution means

Claims (5)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A stop switch comprising at least three stop buttons for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means;
A control device for controlling the symbol display means, the start switch and the stop switch, and for performing a lottery of a winning determination as to whether or not winning;
In a gaming machine that is awarded on the condition that a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner with all the symbol display means being stopped and displayed,
When a plurality of stop buttons among the stop switches are operated at the same time, it is formed so as not to stop the symbol variation of the symbol display means,
The controller is
Notification execution means capable of notifying the player of the lottery result of the winning determination and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine;
Appropriate operation of the stop button when the operation mode of two stop buttons of the stop switch is set so that at least the simultaneous operation of the stop buttons is the condition for executing the notification of the internal state An operation mode determining means capable of determining a combination by lottery;
An operation determination unit capable of determining whether or not the stop switch is operated based on an appropriate operation combination determined by the operation mode determination unit;
When the stop switch is operated by the proper operation combination before the predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation of the symbol display means has started and when at least one symbol display means is displaying the symbol variation. Is a game machine in which an internal state is notified by the notification executing means.   The said notification execution means is formed so that the appropriate operation combination can be notified to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery whether or not to notify the appropriate operation combination. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification execution unit is configured to be able to notify the appropriate operation combination to a player when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. A gaming machine,
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A symbol variation stopping means comprising at least three operation units for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means;
Game control means for controlling the symbol display means, the symbol variation start means, and the symbol variation stop means, and for performing lottery related to winning,
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.
When a plurality of operation portions of the symbol variation stopping means are operated at the same time, an operation invalidating means for making the symbol variation of the symbol display means impossible to stop,
It is an operation mode of two operation units of the symbol variation stopping means, and at least simultaneously operating those operation units is a notification about the lottery result of the winning determination and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine An operation mode determination means capable of determining an appropriate operation combination of the operation unit when it is set to be an execution condition of
An operation determination unit capable of determining whether or not the symbol variation stop unit is operated based on the proper operation combination determined by the operation mode determination unit;
The symbol variation stopping means is operated by the appropriate operation combination before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation of the symbol display means has started and while at least one symbol display means is displaying the symbol variation. In the case, notification execution means capable of executing notification of the internal state,
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;
Symbol variation starting means for variably displaying the symbol of the symbol display means;
A symbol variation stopping means comprising at least three operation units for stopping and displaying the symbols of each symbol display means;
Game control means for controlling the symbol display means, the symbol variation start means, and the symbol variation stop means, and for performing lottery related to winning,
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.
When a plurality of operation portions of the symbol variation stopping means are operated at the same time, an operation invalidating means for making the symbol variation of the symbol display means impossible to stop,
It is an operation mode of two operation units of the symbol variation stopping means, and at least simultaneously operating those operation units is a notification about the lottery result of the winning determination and other information related to the internal state of the gaming machine An operation mode determination means capable of determining an appropriate operation combination of the operation unit when it is set to be an execution condition of
An operation determination unit capable of determining whether or not the symbol variation stop unit is operated based on the proper operation combination determined by the operation mode determination unit;
The symbol variation stopping means is operated by the appropriate operation combination before a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation of the symbol display means has started and while at least one symbol display means is displaying the symbol variation. In the case, notification execution means capable of executing notification of the internal state,
A recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning as a computer is recorded.

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