JP2008086678A - Game machine, program for game machine and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the consumption of a motor and useless power consumption by turning a game machine to a power OFF state in the case that the stop operation of rotary reels is not performed and to prevent a winning from being attained independent of a stop switch operation when the rotary reels are stopped. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a reel rotation measurement means 151, a power interruption signal output means 153, and a game information storage means 152 for storing information relating to a game after measured time reaches set time and before power interruption signals are output. A power unit 61 is automatically turned to an OFF state on the basis of the output of the power interruption signals. By turning the power unit which is automatically turned to the OFF state manually to an ON state, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started independent of the operation of a start switch 30 and on the basis of the information stored in the game information storage means 152 and the game interrupted by power interruption is restarted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a main power supply is turned off when a stop switch is not operated for a certain period of time.

In general, in a gaming machine that performs stop control of a rotating reel by a control device, for example, a slot machine, a symbol of the rotating reel that can be stopped immediately at a predetermined position when a stop switch is pressed is set as a reference symbol. The rotating reel is stopped within the range up to the symbol when the frame is moved. That is, the control device determines where to stop within the range of 5 frames.
That is, when any winning combination is won in the lottery, control is performed so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning symbol) stop at a predetermined position as much as possible, and the other symbols do not stop. The stop symbol will be determined within the range. Therefore, when any winning role is elected, or when no winning role is won (when it is “lost”), the fact that a predetermined winning role has been won or lost Each corresponding symbol is stored in the control device, and according to the stored result, the symbol that should not be stopped is controlled within the range of 5 frames, and the symbol that should not be stopped is controlled so as not to stop as much as possible. is there.

On the other hand, if the stop switch is not pressed during rotation of the rotating reel, the rotating reel will continue to rotate indefinitely. Therefore, in order to eliminate such waste, the stop switch is set for a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) after the rotation of the rotating reel starts. When not operated, the rotary reel is automatically stopped (see Patent Document 1).
JP2003-79809 (paragraph 0004)

However, in the above-described conventional automatic stop, if the lottery result of the winning determination is that the predetermined winning combination is won, when the rotating reel stops, the winning symbol is drawn in the same manner as when the stop switch is operated. Therefore, depending on the position of the symbol on the reel when the automatic stop signal is output, the winning symbol may be within the range of the five frames, and the symbol may be drawn on the winning line and stopped. Therefore, even if the stop switch is not operated, an unreasonable situation may occur in which the reel draws the winning symbol and wins. Such a situation is not preferable for the store.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and the object of the present invention is to automatically turn off the gaming machine when the rotating reel is not stopped. The power is turned off to prevent motor consumption and unnecessary power consumption, and when the rotating reel is stopped, no winnings will be made regardless of the stop switch operation. It is intended to provide a game machine that can do this.

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.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) displaying a plurality of symbols around them, a start switch (30) for starting rotation of all the rotating reels (40), A stop switch (50) for individually stopping the rotation of the reel (40) and a start index provided for each of the rotating reels (40) and detecting the start index provided on each of the rotating reels (40). Is equipped with a rotation detection device to detect the rotation of the rotating reel (40) and to identify the symbol position displayed on the rotating reel (40), and to win a lottery to determine whether or not to win. Determination means (110), stop control means (reel rotation stop control means 120) for controlling stop of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation signal of the stop switch (50) and symbol detection by the rotation detection device A control device having at least (20) and a power supply device (60) that can be manually switched ON / OFF by a power switch (61A) provided inside the gaming machine, and a state in which all of the plurality of rotating reels (40) are stopped Thus, the present invention relates to a gaming machine (slot machine 10) that wins by displaying a plurality of symbols visible from the front side in a predetermined winning mode.

The present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed in a game arcade.
Here, “the symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning manner” means that the symbol related to the winning combination stops at a predetermined position or a plurality of symbols related to the winning combination is determined in advance. Stopping to be in a predetermined arrangement on the winning line.
Further, the “rotation detection device” can be an index sensor (44) for detecting a start index provided on each rotation reel (40), and the current symbol of the symbol displayed on the rotation reel (40). The position can be recognized.
The stop control means (120) is for performing control to stop or not stop a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel (40) on the winning line based on the lottery result of the winning determination. Specifically, when the lottery result wins a predetermined winning role, the timing to stop the rotating reel (40) by operating the stop switch (50) so as to stop the winning symbol on the winning effective line as much as possible. In addition to performing a pull-in control for delaying, a kick-off control is performed so that other winning symbols do not stop on the winning line. On the other hand, if the lottery result is a loss, kick control is performed so that any winning symbol does not match the winning mode. These controls are performed based on the symbol detection of the “symbol detection device”. Therefore, stop control is not performed when symbol detection is not performed.

The power supply device (61) is for supplying power to the components of the gaming machine, and by turning on the power switch (61A), a drive motor for rotating the rotary reel (40) ( M), the rotation detection device (44), and the control device (20) are supplied with electric power. In addition to the above-described components, the power supply device (61) can supply power to, for example, a liquid crystal display device or a lamp provided on the front door of the gaming machine. In the present invention, since the power switch (61A) is provided inside the gaming machine, it cannot be operated unless the front door is opened, for example. That is, the player cannot arbitrarily turn on / off the gaming machine.
In the present invention, when the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel (20) exceeds a predetermined value, the control device (20) stores information related to the game before the time point, and A power cutoff control means (150) for automatically turning off the power supply device (61) after storing information is provided, and the power supply device (61) automatically turned off is connected to a power switch (61A). When turned on by the operation, the game that has been interrupted due to the power interruption is resumed based on the stored information about the game.

When the rotary reel (40) continues to rotate without operating the stop switch (50), the power cutoff control device (150) automatically turns off the main power of the gaming machine and forcibly plays a game. It is for interrupting.
Here, the “measurement value relating to the rotation of the rotating reel (40)” can be the time during which the rotating reel (40) is rotating or the number of rotations. The power cut-off control device (150) may include means for measuring the rotation time and the number of rotations (reel rotation measurement unit 151, for example, a counter for counting the number of detections by a timer or a rotation detection device).
The “game-related information” refers to, for example, the lottery result (winning) of the winning determination means (110), the number of game media (for example, medals) inserted to play a game, the number of game media paid out by winning, The number of games within a specific game period is included. The power cut-off control device (150) may include storage means (game information storage means 152) for storing information relating to these games. In addition, as a control apparatus, the information of the effect currently performed accompanying the game may be memorize | stored.

Furthermore, as a means for automatically turning off the power supply device (61), a device capable of switching the power switch (61A) to OFF based on the output of a predetermined power interruption signal (automatic power interruption device 62) Can be provided. As this means, the power switch (61A) in the ON position is physically moved to turn it off (such as an earth leakage breaker), and the switch state of the power switch (61A) is a software / electrical circuit. Both of those that are changed from ON to OFF (such as the main power supply of a personal computer or a TV with a remote control) are included.
(Function)
In the present invention, measurement related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is started when the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts. For example, the timer starts time counting, and the detection signal counter starts counting the number of rotations. When the count reaches a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds) without operating the stop switch (50), information relating to the game is stored, and then the power supply (61) is turned off. . In the present invention, the power supply device (61) may be in an OFF state while the rotating reel (40) is rotated, or after the rotating reel (40) is automatically stopped, the power supply device ( 61) may be in an OFF state.

If the power supply device (61) is turned off while the rotating reel (40) is rotating, the drive motor (M) stops driving due to power interruption, and the rotating reel (40) Stops rotating naturally when stopped. At this time, since the control device (20) does not work due to power interruption, the stop control means (120) does not perform stop control such as retraction or kicking, and even if the predetermined winning symbol stops in the winning mode, Will not be dealt with, and medals will not be paid out or transitioned to special games.
When the power supply device (61) is turned off after the rotating reel (40) is automatically stopped, the stop symbol arrangement is changed when the rotating reel (40) is stopped. It is desirable to perform stop control so as not to match any winning mode.

When the power switch (61A) is operated after the power is automatically turned off, the main power of the gaming machine is turned on and each component is energized. It resumes from the previous continuation. That is, when the main power supply is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, for example, the result of the winning determination or the number of medals inserted as credits returns to the state before the power interruption. Also, at this time, if the power supply device (61) is turned off while the rotating reel (40) is rotating, the motor (M) starts driving when energized and rotates when the power is cut off. The rotating reel (40) that has been started automatically starts rotating.
The measurement related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) may be performed for each reel. For example, if the first rotating reel (40) of the plurality of rotating reels (40) is stopped by operating the stop switch (50), the remaining rotating reels ( 40) rotation can be measured.

Thus, according to the present invention, when the predetermined time has passed without the stop switch (50) being operated or the rotating reel (40) has rotated more than a predetermined number of times, the gaming machine body is in a power-off state. The consumption of the drive motor (M) for rotating the rotating reel (40) can be suppressed, and unnecessary power consumption can be suppressed.In addition, even if the player wins a predetermined winning combination in the winning determination lottery, There will be no winnings due to the stop of reel (40).
In order to restore the power interruption, the power switch (61A) of the power supply device (61) must be operated.However, since the power switch (61A) is provided inside the gaming machine, the rotating reel (40) If the power is cut off automatically due to idling, the game cannot be resumed unless an employee at the game hall is called to turn on the power. Such annoyance also leads to annoying rotation of the rotary reel (40).

(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, in the invention according to claim 2, the power cut-off control means (150) includes at least one of stop switches (50) corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels (40) from the start of rotation of the rotating reel (40). The time until one of them is operated is measured, information about the game at the time when the measurement time exceeds the set time is stored, and the power supply device (61) automatically turned off is turned on by the power switch When turned on by the operation of (61A), the rotation reel (40) is started to rotate regardless of the operation of the start switch (30).

In the present invention, the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is set to “time”, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the power supply device (61) is turned off while the rotating reel (40) is rotating. It is what I did.
The power cutoff control means (150) measures at least the time until the stop switch (50) is operated first after the rotation of the rotary reel (40) starts. The power cut-off control means (150) includes the time until the second stop switch (50) is operated after the first operated stop switch (50), and the time after the second operated stop switch. It may be possible to measure the time until the third stop switch (50) is operated.

In the present invention, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reel (40), information on the game is stored, and then the power supply (61) is automatically turned off. As a result, the rotating reel (40) is stopped naturally. Then, when the power switch (61A) is turned on after the power interruption, the rotating reel (40) that has not stopped before the power interruption automatically starts to rotate.
(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the power cut-off control means (150) includes at least one of stop switches (50) corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels (40) from the start of rotation of the rotating reel (40). Until one of them is operated, the rotation detection device (44) measures the number of times the start index is detected and stores information about the game at the time when the number of times the set number exceeds the set number, When the power supply device (61), which is automatically turned off, is turned on by operating the power switch (61A), the rotation reel (40) starts rotating regardless of the operation of the start switch (30). It is characterized by making it.
In the present invention, the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is set to “the number of rotations”, and when the number of rotations of the rotating reel (40) exceeds a predetermined number of rotations, the rotating reel (40) is rotated. The power supply device (61) is turned off.

In the present invention, when the number of times the start index is detected by the rotation detection device (44) exceeds a predetermined number, information on the game is stored, and then the power supply device (61) is automatically turned off. As a result, the rotating reel (40) is stopped naturally. Then, when the power switch (61A) is turned on after the power interruption, the rotating reel (40) that has not stopped before the power interruption automatically starts to rotate.
(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, the gaming machine program according to claim 4 is a game machine equipped with a power supply device (61) that can be manually switched on / off by a power switch (61A) provided inside the gaming machine. The symbol display means capable of displaying and stopping the change, the symbol change starting means for starting the symbol change of the symbol display means, the symbol change stopping means for stopping the change display of the symbol display means, and each of the symbol display means A variation detection unit for detecting a symbol variation and specifying a symbol position displayed on the symbol display unit, a winning determination unit (110) for performing a lottery determination of whether or not winning, the symbol variation stop Stop control means (120) for controlling the symbol fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation signal of the means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detection means, all the symbol display means are stopped In this state, a plurality of symbols that can be viewed from the front side are displayed in a predetermined winning manner, so that a winning means for handling as a winning, a measurement value relating to a symbol variation of the symbol displaying means is determined in advance. When the value exceeds the specified value, the power cut-off control means (150) for storing information related to the game before the time and automatically turning off the power supply device after storing the information is automatically turned off. The game reunion means for resuming the game interrupted by the power interruption based on the stored information on the game by turning on the power supply device (61) by operating the power switch (61A). It is characterized by functioning as.

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.
In addition, 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. The fluctuation detecting means may be a start index provided on the rotating reel (40) and an index sensor (44) for detecting the start index.

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.
In the present invention, this game machine program is executed by a control device such as a computer that takes the form of a gaming device in which a virtual game is executed, or a CPU to which a device necessary for gaming as described above is connected. Thus, the gaming device on the computer or the actual gaming machine functions as the gaming machine (10) according to the invention described in claim 1.
(Claim 5)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, a recording medium on which the gaming machine program according to claim 5 is recorded is a gaming machine provided with a power supply device (61) that can be manually switched on / off by a power switch (61A) provided inside the gaming machine. A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, a symbol variation stopping means for stopping the variation display of the symbol display means, While detecting the symbol variation of each symbol display means, variation detection means for specifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means, winning determination means for performing a lottery determination of whether to win or not (110) Stop control means (120) for controlling the symbol fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stop means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detection means, a plurality of the symbol table With all the display means stopped, a plurality of symbols that can be viewed from the front side are displayed in a predetermined winning manner, so that the winning means for handling as a winning, the symbol display means related to the symbol variation When the measured value exceeds a predetermined value, information related to the game before the time is stored, and the power cutoff control means (150) for automatically turning off the power supply device after storing the information, When the power supply device (61) that is automatically turned off is turned on by the operation of the power switch (61A), the game that has been interrupted due to power interruption is determined based on the stored information about the game. It is made to function as a game reunion means to be resumed.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 4 is recorded.
According to the present invention, a computer that takes the form of a game device in which a virtual game is executed, or a control device such as a CPU to which a device necessary for the game as described above is connected is executed on the computer. The gaming device or the actual gaming machine functions as the gaming machine (10) according to the invention described in claim 1.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, when a rotating reel stop operation is not performed, the gaming machine is automatically turned off to prevent motor consumption and wasteful power consumption. When the rotating reel is stopped, no winning is made regardless of the operation of the stop switch, and when the power interruption is resumed, the game can be resumed from the continuation before the power interruption.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described by dividing them into a first embodiment and a second embodiment based on the drawings.
(First embodiment)
In the first embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate over a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations, the slot machine can be used without automatically stopping the rotating reel 40 after backing up information on the game. By turning off the main power supply 10, the idle rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 9 show a first 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 7 show a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine. 8 and 9 are partial perspective views of the power supply device.
(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 formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbol of the rotating reel 40 can be seen. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.

Inside the slot machine 10 are a reel unit 60 having three motors M (see FIG. 1) and three rotary reels 40, and a control device 20 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 (FIG. 1). And a power supply device 63 are incorporated.
(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 the effect display device 66 such as the lamp 68 and the speaker 69.
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)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 30
(5) Stop switch 50
(6) Power supply 61
(7) Index sensor 44
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (7) described above.

(On 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 reduces the number of medals that are stored in the slot machine 10 as credits to replace the medals. Is for. Specifically, the operation of the bet switch 16 subtracts the display of a credit display unit 63, which will be described later, and treats it as if the subtracted number of medals have been inserted.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the settlement switch 17 is a switch positioned obliquely below the rotary reel, and is used for paying out medals stored as credits.
(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 motor M provided in 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 motor M. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three buttons 51, 52, and 53 that correspond to the three rotary reels 41, 42, and 43, respectively. One by one. Then, the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.

(Power supply 61)
The power supply device 61 is for supplying power to each component of the slot machine 10, and is provided inside the casing 11 of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIG. In addition, the power supply device 61 has a connection portion that is connected to a power supply portion (AC100V) disposed in the amusement hall, although not particularly shown, and a power switch for switching ON / OFF of the main power supply on the front side. 61A (refer FIG. 8, FIG. 9) is provided. Then, by turning on the switch with the connection portion and the power supply portion connected, the components of the slot machine 10 such as the reel unit 60, the control device 20, and the hopper unit 65 are energized. .

The power switch 61A has a symbol display window 12 and the like, and can be operated by opening a front door attached to the front opening of the housing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. Since the front door does not open without a predetermined key, the player cannot arbitrarily operate the power switch 61A. In addition to the power switch 61A, the power supply device 61 may be provided with a setting change switch for performing a game setting operation of the slot machine 10.
Here, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the stop switch 50 is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the rotary reel 40, the power supply device 61 is automatically turned off, It is formed so that the game is interrupted. Specifically, the power supply from the power supply device 61 to each component is cut off by the operation of the automatic power disconnection device 62 provided in the power supply device 61. This will be described in detail later. Furthermore, by operating the power switch 61A of the power supply device 61 that has been automatically turned off to turn it on, the game that has been interrupted by the power interruption is resumed from the continuation. Will be described later.

(Index sensor 44)
The index sensor 44 is a sensor for detecting the position of the symbol displayed on the rotary reel 40. Specifically, the index sensor 44 detects the start index provided on the rotating drum or spoke of the rotating reel 40, and from the detection, determines how much the rotating reel 40 has rotated based on the number of pulses transmitted from the stepping motor. The type of symbol at the position can be specified.
(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 (rotary reel 40 and motor M)
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Credit display part 63
(4) Automatic power interruption device 62
(5) Effect display device 66 (image display section 67, lamp 68 and speaker 69)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above.
(Reel unit 60)
Although not specifically shown, the reel unit 60 is a frame body or a box body installed inside the slot machine 10, and each of the three motors M fixed to or supported by the support frame and an output shaft of each motor M are provided. Three rotating reels 40 are fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary reel 40 includes three reels, that is, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43, which are respectively provided with three motors M1, M2, and M3 (not shown). The shaft is rotatably supported. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-shaped reel tape on which a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed and pasted around the rotating drum. Then, by operating the start switch 30, the motors M1, M2, and M3 start driving simultaneously, the left reel 41 starts to rotate at the same time by the motor M1, the middle reel 42 by the motor M2, and the right reel 43 by the motor M3. It is supposed to be. Also, the motors M1, M2, M3 stop driving by operating the stop switches 51, 52, 53, respectively, the left reel 41 is the left button 51, the middle reel 42 is the middle button 52, and the right reel 43 is the right Each button 53 is operated to stop rotating.

(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 2, the hopper unit 65 is a payout device provided inside the housing 11 for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game.
(Credit display part 63)
The credit display unit 63 is a display unit for displaying the number of medals stored as credits.
Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 exceeding the maximum number of 3 for starting one game, the credit display is made assuming that the number of medals has been credited. The display of part 63 is added. Up to 50 credits are possible, and when the display on the credit display section 63 reaches 50, the inserted medals thereafter are provided in the medal transfer path from the medal slot 14 to the hopper unit 65. It is discharged to the lower pan by the cancel device. In addition, the display on the credit display unit 63 is subtracted by the operation of the bet switch 16, and is handled as having inserted the corresponding number of medals.

(Automatic power interruption device 62)
The automatic power interruption device 62 is for automatically turning off the power switch 61A of the power supply device 61 to cut off the power supply to each component of the slot machine 10.
In the present invention, as the automatic power disconnection device 62, the power switch 61A in the ON state is physically moved to be turned off, and the contact of the power switch 61A is switched on / off in an electric circuit. Any one of them may be used although it is turned off.
(1) Physical power disconnection device FIG. 8 shows an example of physically moving the power switch 61A. The power switch 61A has a knob projecting from the outer box of the power supply device 61 to the front side and a movable portion (not shown) provided on the opposite side of the knob. When it is pushed up to the position, the movable part comes into contact with the ON contact and the switch is turned on. When the knob is pushed down to the position shown in FIG. 8B, the movable part is separated from the ON contact and turned off. The movable part may be formed so as to move in the same direction as the movement direction of the knob, or the movable part may be formed so as to move in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the knob. The power switch 61A is urged by a spring (not shown) provided therein so that the position of the knob is fixed upward when the switch is ON, and the position of the knob is downward when the switch is OFF. It is biased in the fixed direction.

  On the other hand, the automatic power disconnection device 62 is a device that forcibly moves the power switch 61A in which the knob is in the ON position (upper position) so that the knob is in the OFF position (lower position). Specifically, the automatic power cut-off device 62 is a solenoid connected to the movable part of the power switch 61A. When the solenoid is in a non-energized state, the knob of the power switch 61A is manually turned on and off. Can be moved to. If the solenoid is excited when the knob is in the ON position, the power switch 61A is moved in the direction in which the knob moves downward with a force stronger than the urging force that keeps the knob in the ON position (pressing down the movable part). Or pull up). At this time, the main power supply is turned off, and the power supplied to the automatic power interruption device 62 is also cut off. Therefore, the power switch 61A in the OFF position is not affected by the solenoid, and is affected by the biasing force of the spring. It is maintained at the OFF position.

(2) Circuit-like power disconnection device FIG. 9 shows an example of ON / OFF switching in an electrical circuit. The power switch 61A is formed so that the contact with the contact can be switched by pressing a button. That is, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), when one end of the button is pressed and the terminal provided inside contacts the ON contact, the switch is turned on. As shown in FIG. 9 (B), the button is turned on. When one end is pressed, the contact with the ON contact is cut off and the switch is turned off. Accordingly, if the power switch 61A is pressed while the power supply 61 is in the power ON state, the power is turned off. If the power switch 61A is pressed while the power supply 61 is in the power OFF state, the power is turned on. Note that the fact that the power supply device 61 is in the power ON state can be known by the lighting of the pilot lamp 61B.

  The automatic power disconnection device 62 is a device that switches the ON contact to an OFF state in terms of an electric circuit or software regardless of the operation of the power switch 61A when the power supply device 61 is in a power ON state. Specifically, the automatic power disconnection device 62 is a ROM equipped with circuit means or a program provided between the power switch 61A and the power supply board of the power supply device 61, and the power switch 61A contacts the ON contact. When the setting of the contact is switched from ON to OFF or changed in the ON state (FIG. 9A), the power switch 61A is not in contact with the ON contact, and the main power is turned OFF. Is. If the power switch 61A is pressed after the contact is changed to OFF, the power switch 61A comes into contact with the ON contact (which was an OFF contact before switching), and the main power supply is turned on.

Any of the automatic power interruption devices 62 described above operates based on a power interruption signal output from the control device 20 when the rotary reel 40 continues to rotate for a predetermined time. That is, the solenoid is excited by the power interruption signal, and the contact switching process is performed by the power interruption signal. The power interruption signal will be described later.
The automatic power disconnection device 62 is not limited to the configuration described above, and can be applied to the technology used for the earth leakage breaker of the distribution board and the technology used for the main power switch of the personal computer or television. .
(Production display device 66)
The display device 66 performs various effects such as notifying the player of a prize or the like under the control of the effect control device 22. Specifically, the 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 above the rotary reel 40, and displays an award notification and other effects using LEDs, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Is. 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 (7).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Reel rotation stop control means 120
(5) Winning determination means 130
(6) Hopper control means 140
(7) Power interruption 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 means (1) to (7) described above, 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 the bet switch 16 is pressed when the medal is inserted or the medal is credited, 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, and the three rotary 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 is stopped on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out through 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 winning flag, a special winning flag is established, and during the special winning flag is established, a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is set to a predetermined predetermined special winning symbol. (For example, three pieces of “7” on the winning effective line are matched), and a special game that is advantageous to the player is formed. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Has been. 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 can be aligned on the winning line while any of the winning flags are established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotational speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. is there. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after the stop switch 50 is operated, it can be stopped as it is after the stop switch 50 is operated or can be stopped within 190 ms. If the winning symbol on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols from the stop symbol, includes a corresponding winning symbol, delay the time until stopping. Then, the rotating reel 40 stops by drawing the winning symbol on the winning line. On the other hand, if the corresponding winning symbol is not included in the four retractable symbols, the winning symbol cannot be drawn on the winning active line and stopped.

(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 (BB game)
(2) Specific game (RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC 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 above-described games (1) to (3).

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 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.
Note that the RB game and the normal game are alternately performed during the BB game, and after the first RB game is finished, the same lottery and control as in the normal game as described above are performed. Is. The BB game ends when the predetermined number (for example, 250) of medals is 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 on the center line of the display window 12 is performed. . In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed a maximum of 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 a random number 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 a predetermined range of numbers one at a time. 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 rotation stop control means 120)
The reel rotation stop control means 120 is for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation signal (stop signal) of the stop switch 50.
That is, the reel rotation stop control means 120 is based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the operation timing of the stop switch 50, and pull-in control for stopping a predetermined symbol of the rotary reel 40 on the winning line, Kicking control that does not stop a predetermined symbol on the winning line is performed. The pull-in control and kick-off control are stored in the reel rotation stop control means 120 as stop data for performing these controls.

Specifically, when the winning flag is established, the winning symbol is selected from the symbols that can be stopped immediately when the stop switch 50 is operated so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned as much as possible on the winning line. Pull-in control to pull in and stop the rotating reel 40, and other winning symbols that can be stopped on the winning line when the stop switch 50 is operated so that other winning symbols do not enter the winning mode are predetermined from the position. The kick control for stopping the rotating reel 40 by shifting the number of frames is performed. On the other hand, when the winning flag is not established, kicking control is performed so that no winning symbol is aligned on the winning line.
The pull-in and kick-off control can be performed by detecting the start index provided on the rotary reel 40 by the index sensor 44 and specifying the position of the symbol on the reel. Therefore, before the index sensor 44 detects the start index, or when the main power supply is turned off and power is not supplied to the reel unit 60 due to the operation of the power cutoff control device 150 described later, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Can not do.

(Winning determination means 130)
The winning determination means 130 is for determining whether or not the game result is winning based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the stop of the rotating reel 40 by the motor drive stop signal.
Specifically, when the motor drive signal output means 160 outputs a motor drive stop signal and all the rotary reels 40 are stopped, based on the detection signal of the index sensor 44, when all the rotary reels 40 are stopped Recognize the symbol arrangement on the effective winning line. If the lottery result of the win determination is a win and the winning symbol is stopped in the winning mode, a win is determined, and if the lottery result of the win determination is lost or the lottery result is a win However, if the winning symbol cannot be drawn into the winning mode, no winning decision is made. Based on the winning determination, a medal payout request signal and a special game shift command are output.

(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 65 based on the determination of the winning determination means 130 and the operation of the settlement switch 17. That is, when the medal payout request signal is received from the winning determination means 130, the number of medals corresponding to the winning is paid out, and when the operation signal of the settlement switch 17 is received, it is treated as a credit. The medals are paid out.
(Power interruption control means 150)
The power cut-off control means 150 is used to put the slot machine 10 in a power-off state when the rotary reel 40 has not been stopped for a predetermined set time or set speed. is there. And the electric power interruption | blocking control means 150 has the following means, as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel rotation measuring means 151
(2) Game information storage means 152
(3) Power interruption signal output means 153
The power interruption control means 150 may have means other than the above (1) to (3).
(Reel rotation measuring means 151)
The reel rotation measuring means 151 is for measuring the rotation of the rotating reel 40.
Here, in the present invention, as the reel rotation measuring means 151, either a means for measuring the rotation time of the rotating reel 40 or a means for measuring the number of rotations of the rotating reel 40 may be used.

(1) Reel rotation time measurement When the reel rotation measurement means 151 is a means for measuring the rotation time of the rotary reel 40, the time count is triggered by the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40 (start of driving of the motor M). A timer can be provided to start. This timer initializes (counts to zero) a time count every rotation stop of each rotary reel 40 (stop switch 50 is turned on or motor M is stopped). When 30 seconds have passed without the rotation of 40 being stopped, a time-up signal is output.
Specifically, if no stop switch 50 is operated after the start switch 30 is operated, a time-up signal is output 30 seconds after the rotating reel 40 starts rotating. On the other hand, if the second and third stop switches 50 (for example, stop switches 52 and 53) are not operated after the first stop switch 50 (for example, the stop switch 51) is operated, 1 A time-up signal is output 30 seconds after the first stop switch 50 is operated. The same applies when the third stop switch 50 (for example, the stop switch 52) is not operated after the first and second stop switches 50 (for example, the stop switches 51 and 53) are operated. .

(2) Reel rotation number measurement On the other hand, when the reel rotation measurement means 151 is used as a means for measuring the rotation speed of the rotation reel 40, the index sensor 44 first detects the start index of the rotation reel 40. As a trigger, a counter that starts counting the number of start index detections can be provided. This counter initializes the count every time when the rotation of each rotary reel 40 is stopped (ON of the stop switch 50 or driving of the motor M is stopped), and the count value is set to a predetermined number of times, for example, When it reaches 30 times, it outputs a count-up signal.

  Specifically, if no stop switch 50 is operated after the start switch 30 is operated, the count-up signal is output after detecting the detection signal 30 times after the rotating reel 40 starts rotating. On the other hand, if the second and third stop switches 50 (for example, stop switches 52 and 53) are not operated after the first stop switch 50 (for example, the stop switch 51) is operated, 1 After the detection signal is detected 30 times after the first stop switch 50 is operated, a count-up signal is output. The same applies when the third stop switch 50 (for example, the stop switch 52) is not operated after the first and second stop switches 50 (for example, the stop switches 51 and 53) are operated. .

The time-up signal or the count-up signal is output to the game information storage means 152 described below and also to the effect control device 22.
(Game information storage means 152)
The game information storage means 152 is for storing information relating to the gaming state at the time when a time-up signal or a count-up signal is output from the reel rotation measuring means 151.
Here, the information relating to the gaming state is specifically information relating to the rotating spinning reel 40, information relating to credit, information relating to the number of games and payout medals, information relating to winning, and information relating to the operating state of the game.

The information related to the rotating reel 40 that is rotating is information for specifying the rotating reel 40 that is not stopped among the three rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. This sets a stop flag every time the rotating reel 40 stops (every time the stop switch 50 is operated), and stores that the rotating reel 40 for which the stop flag is not set is rotating.
The information related to credit is numerical information displayed on the credit display unit 63. Further, the information regarding the number of games and the payout medal is numerical information when the numerical values are displayed on a predetermined game number display part and a payout medal number display part (not shown).
The information related to winning is the result of winning determination by the winning lottery means 110, and stores the presence or absence of a winning flag.

The information regarding the operating state of the game is information indicating that the game is in a BB game or that a special game period such as AT (assist time) or RT (replay time) is being used.
The game information storage means 152 stores the above information as backup data when the time-up signal or the count-up signal is output. And when this backup data exists, when the power supply device 61 is turned on after power interruption, the interrupted game is started in the situation at the time of interruption.
Note that the game information storage unit 152 may be capable of storing information related to games other than those described above.
Also, information relating to the game at any point in time after the time-out signal or the count-up signal is output from the reel rotation measuring means 151 until the power interruption signal output means 153 outputs the power interruption signal is stored. Anything to do.

(Power interruption signal output means 153)
The power interruption signal output means 153 is for outputting a power interruption signal for operating the automatic power interruption device 62 of the power supply device 61 based on the time-up signal or count-up signal output of the reel rotation measuring means 151. is there.
The power interruption signal is a signal for exciting a solenoid as the automatic power interruption device 62 or a signal for operating an ON / OFF switching device as the automatic power interruption device 62. Based on this signal, the automatic power interruption signal is generated. The disconnecting device 62 is activated, and the power switch 61A of the power supply device 61 is turned off. As a result, the slot machine 10 stops operating because the main power supply is turned off.

  Here, when power supply is stopped, the motor M of the reel unit 60 naturally stops driving regardless of the stop signal from the stop switch 50, and accordingly, the rotary reel 40 stops rotating naturally. In other words, the rotating reel 40 does not stop instantaneously as when the stop switch 50 is operated, but after rotating for a while due to inertia, the rotating reel 40 gradually stops at a reduced rotational speed. At this time, since the power supplied to the index sensor 44 is also cut off, the symbol detection by the index sensor 44 is not performed. Further, since the reel rotation stop control means 120 and the winning determination means 130 are not operated, the stop control of the rotating reel 40 is not performed and the winning determination is not performed. Therefore, even if the symbol arrangement of the rotating reels 40 is naturally stopped in line with the winning mode (for example, 7, 7, 7), there will be no medal payout or transition to a special game.

  On the other hand, after the main power supply is turned off based on the power interruption signal, when the power switch 61A is turned on, each component of the slot machine 10 is energized and the game is resumed. This is based on the backup data stored in the game information storage means 152. That is, the rotating reel 40 that was rotating at the time of the time-up signal or count-up signal output from the reel rotation measuring means 151 automatically restarts rotation, and the credit display section 63 displays the number of credits at that time. When the number of games or the number of payouts is counted during a BB game or the like, the numerical value is displayed on a predetermined display unit. If the winning lottery means 110 wins a predetermined winning combination and the winning flag is established, the game is resumed with the flag being established as it is.

In order to restore the disconnected slot machine 10, the store clerk must open the front door and operate the power switch 61A of the power supply 61. For this reason, for example, a player who has left the seat while turning the rotary reel 40 has to call a hall clerk to resume the game, which is a little troublesome. However, on the contrary, it can be expected that the rotating reel 40 is prevented from being idled.
(Production control device 22)
Next, the production control device 22 will be described.
The effect control device 22 performs an effect associated with the game, such as image display on the image display unit 67, lighting and blinking of the lamp 68, and sound output from the speaker 69 in accordance with the output signal from the game control device 21. And has the following means.

(1) Production execution means 160
(2) Power failure response processing means 170
The production control device 22 may have means other than those described above.
(Direction execution means 160)
The effect execution means 160 is for causing the effect display device 66 to perform effect display based on the result of the effect lottery whether or not to execute the game situation and the effect.
Specifically, the effect execution means 160 has a plurality of effect pattern data, for example, based on the winning and winning signals from the game control device 21, a winning notification effect on the image display unit 67 and the lamp 68, A winning announcement effect can be performed, or an operation sound can be output from the speaker 69 when an operation signal from the start switch 30 or the stop switch 50 is received. In addition, these effects can be executed, changed, interrupted or stopped as appropriate according to the progress of the game or the game results, or the results of the effect lottery.

(Power interruption handling means 170)
When a time-up signal or a count-up signal is output from the reel rotation measuring means 151, the power interruption response processing means 170 stores information on the effect being executed at that time, and the game is resumed after the power interruption is restored. In this case, the production is performed from the continuation of the production interrupted by the power interruption.
Here, the information related to the effect that is being executed is output from the speaker, for example, to what scene the story that is being displayed on the image display unit 67 has progressed, the pattern in which the lamp 68 was lit and blinked, and so on. This is information such as what the BGM was.

The power interruption response processing means 170 stores the above information as backup data, and when this backup data exists, when the power supply device 61 is turned on, the interrupted effect starts from the continuation of the interruption. It has become.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 and 7 assume that a timer is provided as the reel rotation measuring means 151, but control is performed according to the same flow even when the number of start index detections is measured.

First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the game information storage means 152 stores backup data. If backup data is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, medal insertion detection is performed by inserting a medal or operating the bet switch 16. As a result, the operation of the start switch 30 is enabled. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, when the start switch 30 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.

In step 103, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
If backup data is stored in step 100, the process proceeds to step 120.
In step 120, the backed up data is restored. For example, the display on the credit display unit 63 or the like is displayed with a numerical value before power interruption, or the winning flag or the stop flag is reset. Then, the process proceeds to Step 104.
In step 104, all the reels 40 start to rotate. When backup data is stored, only the rotating reel 40 that has not been stopped starts rotating. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, the reel rotation measuring means 151 updates (+1) the time count (or the count of the start index detection count). When the count is reset (cleared to zero), the count is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, it is determined whether or not a time-up signal (or count-up signal) is output. If the time-up signal is not output, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether any stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 108.

In step 108, the timer is reset (or the detection signal count is reset). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 109.
In step 109, rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 related to the stop operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, a stop flag is set for the rotating reel 40 whose rotation has been stopped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 111.
In step 111, it is determined whether or not the set stop flag is the third one, that is, whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the set stop flag is not the third flag, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set stop flag is the third flag, the process proceeds to the next step 112.

In step 112, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line, 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 113.
In step 113, a predetermined winning process such as a payout of medals corresponding to the winning symbol and a transition process to a special game is performed. If the winning flag is established, the flag is reset, and the stop flag set in step 110 is also reset. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 112 that no winning has been made, step 113 is skipped and the game ends.

If the time-up signal is output in step 106, the process proceeds to step 130.
In step 130, a power interruption process is performed. Then, 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. Here, when a predetermined winning evaluation is obtained, a winning flag is established. 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 107 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, 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 being achieved, it progresses to the following step 401.
In step 401, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, 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 403.

In step 403, 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 400 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, 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 405.
In step 405, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. If it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 403.

If it is determined in step 404 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 403.
If it is determined in step 405 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 401.
In step 402, 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 400.
The example described in steps 401 to 405 described above is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop control may be used.

Further, as stop data, there is provided a stop table in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined in advance according to the timing of pressing the stop switch 50, and so-called table stop control method for performing stop control using this stop table. It may be due to. The table stop control provides a plurality of stop tables based on whether or not a winning flag has been established and a winning symbol in which a winning flag has been established, and a stop table corresponding to the game situation is selected from these stop tables as appropriate. Is.
Also 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 is performed. It has a kind. 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 power interruption process in step 130 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step 500, the game information storage means 152 performs a backup data storage process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, an electric interruption signal is output from the electric interruption signal output means 153. Then, the power interruption process is terminated. As a result, the automatic power interruption device 62 of the power supply device 61 operates, the power switch 61A is turned off, and the main power supply of the slot machine 10 is turned off.
Next, effect execution control in the effect control device 22 will be described using the flow of FIG.

First, in step 600, it is determined whether backup data relating to performance is stored. If backup data is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, it is determined whether or not a predetermined production start condition is satisfied. The production start conditions include a predetermined winning, a predetermined winning, a winning for an effect execution lottery, a predetermined number of games, and the like. If the effect start condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step 601. On the other hand, if the production start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 602.
If the backup data is stored in step 600, the process skips step 601 and proceeds to step 602.

In step 602, the effect is executed by outputting the effect data to the effect display device 66. If backup data is stored, an effect based on the data is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 603.
In step 603, it is determined whether or not a predetermined effect end condition is satisfied. The production end conditions include production completion, production stop lottery, a predetermined game end, and the like. When the production end condition is satisfied, the production control is terminated. On the other hand, if the production end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 604.
In step 604, it is determined whether or not a time-up signal (or count-up signal) is output from the game control device 21. If the time-up signal is not output, the process returns to step 602. On the other hand, if the time-up signal is output, the process proceeds to the next step 605.

In step 605, backup data storage processing is performed by the power interruption response processing means 170. Thereafter, the main power supply is turned off based on the power interruption signal, so that the effect control ends.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main power supply of the slot machine 10 is forced when the predetermined time has elapsed after the rotation of the rotary reel 40 or the stop switch 50 is not operated even after the predetermined number of rotations. Therefore, the rotating reel 40 stops naturally. At that time, since the index sensor 44 does not work and the symbol position cannot be specified, the stop control is not performed. Therefore, even if it is a game related to winning and the winning symbol stops in the winning mode, it will not be treated as a winning. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the unreasonable case that the winning symbols are aligned with the winning line without operating the stop switch 50, and the motor M is prevented from being consumed, and wasteful power consumption is suppressed. Can do.

The power-off state is ended by manually turning on the power switch 61A of the power supply device 61, and the slot machine 10 is turned on again. In the event of a power interruption, various data relating to the game and effect data being executed are saved, and the game is resumed based on the data after energization. For example, even when the rotary reel 40 is rotated and placed in the middle The game can be resumed from the continuation.
Further, in the present embodiment, the power switch 61A cannot be operated unless the hall clerk unlocks the front door. In this way, if the rotary reel 40 is left idle, it is formed so as to be troublesome when the game is resumed, thereby making the player hesitant to idle.

(Second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, after the rotating reel 40 is automatically stopped, information on the game is backed up, and the slot The main power supply of the machine 10 is turned off.
(Explanation of drawings)
10 and 11 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the power cutoff control means, and FIG. 11 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine.

Here, since the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the overlapping parts is omitted, and only the feature points of the present embodiment are described. .
(Power interruption control means 150)
In the present embodiment, the power interruption control means 150 has the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel rotation measuring means 151
(2) Game information storage means 152
(3) Power interruption signal output means 153
(4) Automatic stop signal output means 154
Among these, the reel rotation measuring means 151 of (1) is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Game information storage means 152)
The game information storage means 152 is for storing information relating to the gaming state after the rotary reel 40 is automatically stopped by an automatic stop signal output means 154 described later.
In the present embodiment, the game information storage unit 152 stores, as backup data, information related to credit, information related to the number of games and payout medals, and information related to winning as information related to the game state.
(Power interruption signal output means 153)
The power interruption signal output means 153 is for outputting a power interruption signal for operating the automatic power interruption device 62 of the power supply device 61 based on the automatic stop signal output from the automatic stop signal output means 154.
In the present embodiment, the power interruption signal is output after the rotating reel 40 is automatically stopped and after the game information storage means 152 stores the backup data.

(Automatic stop signal output means 154)
The automatic stop signal output means 154 is for outputting an automatic stop signal to the reel stop control means 120 when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 reaches a predetermined value.
Here, the automatic stop signal is a signal for stopping all the rotating reels 40 being rotated regardless of the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and is a stop signal output to the motor M of each rotating reel 40. . That is, the reel rotation stop control means 120 can stop the rotation reel 40 based on the automatic stop signal.
Here, in the present embodiment, the reel rotation stop control means 120 performs the winning symbol pull-in control when the automatic stop signal is output even when the winning flag is established. Therefore, the pull-in stop data is changed to off-stop data for performing kick-off control so that no winning symbol matches the winning mode.

Therefore, for example, in a game related to winning, if any stop switch 50 is not operated after the start switch 30 is operated, an automatic stop signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed or the rotating reel 40 has rotated a predetermined number of times. Then, the pull-in stop data is changed to the disconnection stop data, and then all the rotating reels 40 are automatically stopped based on the disconnection stop data. That is, even if an internal winning is made, winning symbols will not be aligned on the winning line due to automatic stop.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described using the flow shown in FIG. The flow in FIG. 11 assumes that a timer is provided as the reel rotation measuring means 151, but the control is performed in the same flow even when the number of start index detections is measured.

First, in step 700 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the game information storage means 152 stores backup data. If backup data is stored, the process proceeds to step 715.
In step 715, the backed up data is restored. For example, the display on the credit display unit 63 or the like is displayed with a numerical value before power interruption, or the winning flag is reset. In the present embodiment, the winning flag is reset only for the winning flag related to the special winning in which the winning right is carried over. Further, since the backup data is stored after the rotary reel 40 is completely stopped, the stop flag is not reset. Then, the process proceeds to step 701.

If no backup data is stored in step 700, the process skips step 715 and proceeds to the next step 701.
In step 701, medal insertion detection is performed by inserting a medal or operating the bet switch 16. As a result, the operation of the start switch 30 is enabled. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 702.
In step 702, when the start switch 30 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 703.
In step 703, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 704.

In step 704, all the rotating reels 40 start to rotate. When backup data is stored, only the rotating reel 40 that has not been stopped starts rotating. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 705.
In step 705, the reel rotation measuring means 151 updates (+1) the time count (or the count of the start index detection count). When the count is reset (cleared to zero), the count is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 706.
In step 706, it is determined whether a time-up signal (or a count-up signal) is output. If the time-up signal is not output, the process proceeds to the next step 707.

In step 707, it is determined whether any stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 705. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 708.
In step 708, the timer is reset (or the detection signal count is reset). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 709.
In step 709, rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 related to the stop operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 710.
In step 710, a stop flag is set for the rotating reel 40 whose rotation has been stopped. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 711.

In step 711, it is determined whether or not the set stop flag is the third one, that is, whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the set stop flag is not the third flag, the process returns to step 705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set stop flag is the third flag, the process proceeds to the next step 712.
In step 712, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line, 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 713.
In step 713, a predetermined winning process such as a payout of medals corresponding to the winning symbol and a shift process to a special game is performed. If the winning flag is established, the flag is reset, and the stop flag set in step 710 is also reset. Then, the game ends.

If it is determined in step 712 that no winning has been made, step 713 is skipped and the game ends.
If it is determined in step 706 that a time-up signal has been output, the process proceeds to step 716.
In step 716, an automatic stop signal is output from the automatic stop signal output means 154, and the stop data acquired by the reel stop control means 120 is changed to off-stop data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 717.
In step 717, stop control of the rotating reel 40 is performed based on the stoppage stop data. That is, even if the winning flag is established, the winning symbol is not drawn, and kicking is performed so as not to enter any winning mode. When the lottery result is out of place, kicking is performed so as not to be in any winning manner. In this case, if all the rotating reels 40 are rotating, for example, the reels are stopped one by one in order from the left reel 41. If there are two rotating reels 40 that are rotating, one of the reels is stopped. Stop the other reel. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 720.

In step 720, a power interruption process is performed. Then, the game ends.
The lottery process in step 703, the reel rotation stop control process in steps 709 and 717, and the power interruption process in step 720 are the same as in the first embodiment.
As described above, according to the second embodiment, after the rotary reel 40 is automatically stopped, the game state is backed up and disconnected. During the automatic stop, the winning symbols are not always arranged, so that the automatic stop does not pay out medals or shift to a special game.
The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot gaming machine that uses a pachinko ball instead of a medal to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and in a stopped manner with a gaming machine including a power supply device 61 that can be manually switched on / off by a power switch 61A provided inside the gaming machine. The symbol display means, the symbol variation starting means for starting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, the symbol variation stopping means for stopping the variation display of the symbol display means, and detecting the symbol variation of each symbol display means, Fluctuation detecting means for specifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means, winning determination means 110 for performing a lottery of winning determination as to whether or not winning, an operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means, and the fluctuation detecting means Stop control means 120 for controlling the symbol change stop of the symbol display means based on the symbol detection by the When a plurality of visually recognizable symbols are displayed in a predetermined winning manner, the winning means for handling as a winning, and when the measured value regarding the symbol variation of the symbol displaying means exceeds a predetermined value A power cutoff control means 150 for storing information related to a game before the time point and automatically turning off the power supply device after storing the information, and the power supply device 61 automatically turned off is a power switch By being turned ON by the operation of 61A, it can be controlled by a game machine program that functions as a game reunion means for resuming a game that has been interrupted due to a power interruption based on information stored in the game. .

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.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing input, control and output of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external front view showing a slot machine according to a first 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 first embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing an outline of lottery processing among the operations of the slot machine. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a power interruption process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of effect control among operation | movement of a slot machine. 1 is a partial perspective view illustrating an example of a power supply device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view illustrating another example of the power supply device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram of a power interruption | blocking control means. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of a slot machine.

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 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
41 Left reel 42 Middle reel
43 Right reel 44 Index sensor (rotation detector)
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
61 Power supply 63 Credit display
65 Hopper unit 66 Production display device
67 Image display section 68 Lamp
69 Speaker M Motor
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 judgment means 120 reel rotation stop control means
130 Winning judgment means 140 Hopper control means
150 Power cutoff control means 151 Timer means
152 Game information storage means 153 Power interruption signal output means
154 Automatic stop signal output means
160 Production execution means 170 Power interruption response processing means

Claims (5)

A plurality of rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols around them;
A start switch for starting rotation of all of the rotating reels;
A stop switch for individually stopping the rotation of each of the rotating reels;
Rotation detection for detecting the rotation of the rotation reel by detecting the start index provided for each rotation reel and detecting the start index provided on each rotation reel, and for identifying the symbol position displayed on the rotation reel. Equipment,
At least a winning determination means for performing a lottery for determination of whether or not to win, a stop control means for controlling stop of the rotating reel based on an operation signal of the stop switch and symbol detection by the rotation detecting device, A control device comprising:
A power supply device that can be manually turned on and off by a power switch provided inside the gaming machine,
In a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbols visible from the front side are displayed in a predetermined winning manner in a state in which all of the plurality of rotating reels are stopped,
When the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel exceeds a predetermined value, the control device stores information related to the game before the time, and automatically turns off the power supply device after storing the information. Power cutoff control means for
When the power supply device that is automatically turned off is turned on by operating a power switch, the game that has been interrupted due to power interruption is resumed based on the stored information about the game. To play. The power cutoff control means measures a time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel until at least one of the stop switches corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels is operated, and the measured time exceeds a set time. Remember information about the game at the time
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the power supply device that is automatically turned off is turned on by operating a power switch, the rotating reel is started to rotate without operating the start switch. Machine. The power cut-off control means detects when the rotation detection device detects a start index between the start of rotation of the rotary reel and operation of at least one of the stop switches corresponding to the plurality of rotary reels. While measuring the number of times, memorize information about the game at the time when the number of times of measurement exceeds the set number of times,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the power supply device that is automatically turned off is turned on by operating a power switch, the rotating reel is started to rotate without operating the start switch. Machine. A gaming machine equipped with a power supply device that can be manually switched ON / OFF by a power switch provided inside the gaming machine,
A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stopping means for stopping variation display of the symbol display means;
While detecting the symbol variation of each symbol display means, the variation detection means for specifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means,
Winning determination means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not winning,
Stop control means for controlling the symbol fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detecting means;
Winning means for handling a plurality of symbols visible from the front side in a state where all of the plurality of symbol display means are stopped are displayed in a predetermined winning manner, so as to be treated as a prize, The symbol display means If the measured value related to the symbol variation of the game exceeds a predetermined value, information related to the game before that time is stored, and after the information is stored, the power cutoff control means for automatically turning off the power supply device ,
A game reunion means for resuming a game that has been interrupted due to a power interruption based on information stored in the game when the power supply device that has been automatically turned off is turned on by operating a power switch. A game machine program to function as A gaming machine equipped with a power supply device that can be manually switched ON / OFF by a power switch provided inside the gaming machine,
A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stopping means for stopping variation display of the symbol display means;
While detecting the symbol variation of each symbol display means, the variation detection means for specifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means,
Winning determination means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not winning,
Stop control means for controlling the symbol fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detecting means;
Winning means for handling a plurality of symbols visible from the front side in a state where all of the plurality of symbol display means are stopped are displayed in a predetermined winning manner, so as to be treated as a prize, The symbol display means If the measured value related to the symbol variation of the game exceeds a predetermined value, information related to the game before that time is stored, and after the information is stored, the power cutoff control means for automatically turning off the power supply device ,
A game reunion means for resuming a game that has been interrupted due to a power interruption based on information stored in the game when the power supply device that has been automatically turned off is turned on by operating a power switch. A recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning as a computer is recorded.

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