JP2008099844A - Game machine, program for game machine, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player hesitate to idle a rotation reel by setting a game to be a no-winning game in a case where stop operation to the rotation reel is not conducted, or imposing a penalty of canceling or nullifying an internal winning even in the following games. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with: a reel rotation measuring means 151 for measuring a measurement value related to rotation of the rotation reel 40 after the rotation reel 40 starts rotating; and a non-winning game control means 160 capable of setting the game and/or following games to be a no-winning game by nullifying lottery of prize determination or result of lottery if the measurement value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 exceeds a predetermined value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined penalty is imposed on a player when a stop switch is not operated for a certain period of time.

In conventional gaming machines, for example, slot machines, if the stop switch is not pressed during rotation of the rotating reel, the rotating reel will continue to rotate indefinitely. When the stop switch is not operated for a time (for example, 30 seconds), the rotary reel is automatically stopped (see Patent Document 1).
JP2003-79809 (paragraph 0004)

However, in the conventional gaming machine, no penalty was given to the player for the emptying action that keeps the rotating reel turned, so that the emptying action can be effectively prevented. There wasn't.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
That is, in the invention of the present invention, the invention according to claims 1 to 6 can make the game unfair when the operation of stopping the rotating reel is not performed, and internal winnings can be made after the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can impose a penalty of canceling or invalidating the game, and can cause the player to hesitate to idle the spinning reel.

Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 7 aims to prevent a player who will play a game on the gaming machine next time from suffering a disadvantage due to the idle action of the previous player. .
The inventions described in claims 8 and 9 provide a game machine program capable of achieving the object of the invention described in claims 1 to 7 or a recording medium recording the game machine program. Objective.

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). Rotation detection device (index sensor 44) for detecting the rotation of the rotating reel (40) and specifying the symbol position displayed on the rotating reel (40), and a lottery for determining whether or not winning Winning determination means for performing (110), stop control means for controlling the stop of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation signal of the stop switch (50) and symbol detection by the rotation detecting device (44) ( 120), and a control device (20) In a winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, when the plurality of rotating reels (40) are stopped by operating the stop switch (50), the front side In the case of an unfavorable game in which a winning symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning pattern and the winning result is not selected for any winning combination, the rotating reel It relates to a gaming machine formed so that the stop symbol of (40) is not displayed in any 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, as a result of the lottery of the winning determination, when the predetermined winning combination is won, the rotary reel (40) is operated by operating the stop switch (50) so as to stop the winning symbol on the winning line as much as possible. ) Is stopped and the kicking control is performed so that other winning symbols do not stop on the winning line. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, kick control is performed so that any winning symbol does not stop in the winning mode. These controls are performed based on the symbol detection of the “symbol detection device”.

In the present invention, the control device (20) includes a reel rotation measuring means (151) for measuring a measurement value related to (40) rotation of the rotating reel after (40) rotation of the rotating reel is started, If the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value, the lottery or the lottery result of the winning determination is invalidated to invalidate the game and / or the game after the game. It further comprises unfair game control means (160) capable of making a winning game.
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. That is, the reel rotation measuring means (151) can be a counter that counts the number of detections by a timer or a rotation detection device.

Further, “to invalidate a lottery for winning determination or a lottery result” means to invalidate a lottery for winning determination and to invalidate a lottery result for winning determination. “Disabling the lottery for winning determination” means that the lottery for winning determination is not performed, and the lottery for winning determination is performed but all the lottery results are lost (for example, a lost lottery table without a winning area) To make a lottery for winning determination). “Disabling the lottery result of the winning determination” includes rewriting the “win” of the lottery result to “off”. For example, in a gaming machine that establishes a winning flag at the time of winning, the winning flag is compulsory. Resetting automatically.
Then, the unjust game control means (160) becomes a game where the measurement value of the reel rotation measurement means (151) exceeds a predetermined value (the rotation reel (40) has been idled) is unjustified game. It is possible to control so that the next game of the game related to the idling is an unjust game. In addition, it is possible to control a game related to idle rotation to be an unselected game and to control the next game to be an unselected game. Further, it is an unselected game for a plurality of games after the game. It can also be controlled.

(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. Then, when the count reaches a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds) without operating the stop switch (50), the game and / or the game after the game is activated by the operation of the unjust game control means (160). The game is controlled so as to be an illegal game.
For example, the winning flag established as a result of the lottery of the winning determination in the game or the next game is canceled, the lottery of the winning determination is not performed in the next game, or the winning determination table is changed to the lottery table. In these processes, when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a certain value, it is stored (for example, an improper selection flag is established), and when the next game starts, the exceeding of the certain value is stored. Can be done if it is.

In the present invention, the rotary reel (40) is automatically stopped when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value while the rotary reel (40) is rotating. It may be formed so as to give a predetermined warning without being automatically stopped.
Further, the measurement related to the rotation of the rotary 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.
According to the present invention, when the predetermined time has elapsed without the stop switch (50) being operated or the rotating reel (40) has been rotated more than a predetermined number of times, the game in which the stop switch (50) is not operated and / or after that game In this game, the unsuccessful game control means (160) invalidates the lottery or the lottery result of the winning determination, and the game is always an unsuccessful game. Therefore, even if a special winning combination (for example, a BB game) in which the right to win is carried over after the next game is won in the previous game, the winning is canceled.

And, imposing such a serious penalty leads to the player being hesitant to idle the spinning reel (40), and the harmful effects of leaving the spinning reel (40) turned for a long time, For example, it is possible to prevent the reel motor from being consumed, electric power wasted, and the operating rate of the game hall is reduced.
(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

  That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the control device (20) operates the stop switch (50) when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value. Regardless of this, it further comprises automatic stop signal output means (152) for automatically stopping the rotation of the rotary reel (40), and the stop control means (120) is automatically stopped by the automatic stop signal output means (152). When the stop of the rotating reel (50) can be controlled based on the output of the signal and the stop of the rotating reel (40) is controlled based on the output of the automatic stop signal, the winning determination is performed. Regardless of the lottery result, each rotating reel (40) is stopped so that the stop symbol of the rotating reel (40) is not displayed in any winning mode, and the unjust game control means (160) The rotation by the output of the automatic stop signal When Lumpur (40) is automatically stopped, characterized in that for at least the next game in the game of the rotary reel (40) is automatically stopped in non winning game.

The present invention provides a game configured to automatically stop the rotating reel (40) when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) reaches a predetermined value while the rotating reel (40) is rotating. Machine. When the rotating reel (40) is automatically stopped by the automatic stop signal, no winning is won even if the game is a winning game.
According to the present invention, the next game after the game ended by the automatic stop of the rotary reel (40) is always an illegal game.
(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the reel rotation measuring means (151) is configured such that at least one of the stop switches (50) corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels from the start of rotation of the rotating reel (40). The present invention is characterized by measuring the time until the operation is performed.In the present invention, the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is set as the “rotating time”, and the rotating time of the rotating reel (40) exceeds a predetermined time. In such a case, the operation is performed so that the game and / or the game and the subsequent games are controlled so as to be an illegal game by the operation of the inappropriate game control means (160).
(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, the reel rotation measuring means (151) is characterized in that the reel rotation measuring means (151) 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 number of detection times that the rotation detecting device (44) detects the start index is measured.
In the present invention, the measured value related to the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is set to “number of rotations”, and when the number of rotations of the rotating reel (40) exceeds a predetermined number of rotations, the unjust game control means (160) By the operation of the game, the game and / or the game and the subsequent games are controlled so as to be surely selected.

(Claim 5)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, in the invention according to claim 5, the unjustly-selected game control means (160), if the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value, the next game of the game Thereafter, all the games of a certain number of times are made to be unjustified games.
The unjust game control means (160) in the present invention starts counting from the next game of the game in which the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value, and counts a certain number of games. It can have a counter.

In addition, if the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a certain value, an improper designation flag for storing it is established, and when the counter finishes counting a certain number of times, the improper designation flag As long as this unspecified designation flag is established, all the games to be executed are set to unselected games (specifically, the winning flag reset, no lottery game, change to the off-lottery table) Can be formed.
(Claim 6)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

That is, in the invention described in claim 6, when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a predetermined value, the unjust game control means (160) It is characterized in that all games that are started after being stopped and played for a certain period of time are made unjustified games.
The unjust game control means (160) in the present invention ends the game when the measured value of the reel rotation measurement means (151) exceeds a predetermined value and starts the next game (for example, the start switch (30) It is possible to have a timer that starts time counting.

Further, when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means (151) exceeds a certain value, an improper designation flag for storing it is established, and when the timer expires, the improper designation flag is reset. In addition, while the unsuccessful designation flag is established, all the games to be executed can be made to be unsuccessful.
(Claim 7)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 7 has the following characteristics in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 5.

That is, the invention described in claim 7 is characterized in that a reset means is provided in the gaming machine for ending the fixed number of times of unjustified gaming.
The reset means is, for example, an operation switch and can also be used as a reset switch (61) for canceling the error state of the gaming machine, but a dedicated switch may be provided. By operating the reset means, the inappropriate game control means (160) ends the counting even if the number of games has not reached the predetermined number of times. Control is not performed.
Here, “inside the gaming machine” means a place where the player cannot arbitrarily operate the reset means. Although what can be operated, the thing formed so that it cannot operate unless a predetermined key is used is also included.

According to the present invention, when the previous player leaves the game by turning the rotating reel (40), the store clerk puts the game machine in the normal state (unauthorized game control is performed by the reset means). By returning to the state of not playing, the next player will not suffer the disadvantages of unfair gaming.
Note that in the present invention, the gaming machine is placed in an illegally-selected gaming state under the control of the illegally-selected game control means (160) at a place where a player or store clerk can visually recognize such as the front of the gaming machine. It is preferable to provide display means (unauthorized display unit 19) for notification.
(Claim 8)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, according to the invention described in claim 8, the game machine has a symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, a symbol variation starting means for starting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the symbol display means. The symbol variation stopping means for stopping the symbol variation of the symbol, the symbol variation detecting means for identifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means, as well as detecting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, whether the winning or not Based on the winning determination means for performing the winning determination lottery, the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detecting means, the lottery result of the winning determination has not been won by any winning combination. In the winning game, the stop control means for controlling the fluctuation stop of the symbol display means so that the stop symbol arrangement of the symbol display means is not displayed in any winning mode, In the winning game in which the lottery result of the selection determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, a plurality of symbols that are visible from the front side in advance are displayed in a state where all the symbols of the symbol display means being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. By displaying in a predetermined winning mode, winning means for handling as a winning, symbol variation measuring means for measuring a measured value related to symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the measured values of the symbol variation measuring means are previously measured. As an unfavorable game control means that can invalidate the lottery or the lottery result of the winning determination when the value exceeds a predetermined value, thereby making the game and / or the game after the game unfairly selected. It is a game machine program for functioning.

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 according to the first aspect of the present invention.
(Claim 9)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 9 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, the invention described in claim 9 is a symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in a gaming machine, a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the symbol display means. The symbol variation stopping means for stopping the symbol variation of the symbol, the symbol variation detecting means for identifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means, as well as detecting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, whether the winning or not Based on the winning determination means for performing the winning determination lottery, the operation signal of the symbol fluctuation stopping means and the symbol detection by the fluctuation detecting means, the lottery result of the winning determination has not been won by any winning combination. In the winning game, the stop control means for controlling the fluctuation stop of the symbol display means so that the stop symbol arrangement of the symbol display means is not displayed in any winning mode, In the winning game in which the lottery result of the selection determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, a plurality of symbols that are visible from the front side in advance are displayed in a state where all the symbols of the symbol display means being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. By displaying in a predetermined winning mode, winning means for handling as a winning, symbol variation measuring means for measuring a measured value related to symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the measured values of the symbol variation measuring means are previously measured. As an unfavorable game control means that can invalidate the lottery or the lottery result of the winning determination when the value exceeds a predetermined value, thereby making the game and / or the game after the game unfairly selected. It is a computer-readable recording medium which records the game machine program for functioning.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 8 is recorded.
According to the present invention, a computer that takes the form of a gaming device in which a virtual game is executed or a control device such as a CPU to which a device necessary for gaming as described above is connected is executed on the computer. The gaming device or the actual gaming machine functions as the gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 1.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the inventions described in claims 1 to 6 of the present invention, when the rotating reel is not stopped, the game can be unfairly selected. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can impose a penalty of canceling or invalidating an internal winning, and can make a player hesitant to spin a rotating reel.
Furthermore, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the above-mentioned object, the player who plays the game with the gaming machine next time does not suffer a disadvantage due to the idle action of the previous player.
And according to invention of Claim 8 and 9, the recording medium which recorded the program for game machines which can achieve the objective of the said invention of Claims 1 thru | or 7, or the said program for game machines is provided. be able to.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described by dividing them into first to fourth embodiments based on the drawings.
(First embodiment)
In the first embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is automatically stopped, and then the game is resumed. In this case, the game or a predetermined number of games after the game is always formed as an “unfair game”.
(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 9 are schematic flowcharts of the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11, and the casing 11 is attached with a front door 3 that closes a front opening of the casing 11 so as to be opened and closed. The front door 3 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 rotary reel 40 can be seen. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the front door 3 in the height direction. The front door 3 can be opened and closed by inserting a predetermined key into the keyhole 3A and unlocking it.

Inside the housing 11, there are three motors M (see FIG. 1), a reel unit 60 having three rotating reels 40, and a control device 20 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 (FIG. 1). And a power supply device (not shown).
(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) Index sensor 44
(7) Reset switch 61
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 on the credit display unit 18 to 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.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rotation reel 40 is automatically stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the rotation of the rotation reel 40 or when the stop switch 50 is not operated even after a predetermined number of rotations. This will be described later.
(Index sensor 44)
The index sensor 44 is a sensor for detecting the position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel 40, although not particularly shown. Specifically, the index sensor 44 detects a start index (not shown) provided on the rotating drum or spoke of the rotating reel 40, and the stepping motor transmission pulse indicates how much the rotating reel 40 has rotated from the detection. It can be determined from the number and the type of symbol at a predetermined position can be specified.

(Reset switch 61)
The reset switch 61 is a switch provided on the back side of the front door 3 (inside the housing 11) and on the back side of the keyhole 3A. If the slot machine 10 is in an error state (for example, hopper empty state, medal clogging, hopper sub tank medal overflow, etc.) and a predetermined error is displayed, the error display can be reset by operating after the error is resolved. It can be done. Specifically, the reset switch 61 is formed to be turned on by inserting a predetermined key into the keyhole 3A and turning it in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front door 3.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the slot machine 10 is in the unselected game mode by the control of the unselected game control means 160 described later, it is possible to switch to the normal mode by operating this switch. It has become. Here, the unsuccessful game mode is a game mode in which all the lottery results of the winning lottery means 110 are treated as unsuccessful (out of). The normal mode means a state in which the slot machine 10 is not in the unfair gaming mode.

In the present embodiment, the reset switch 61 for canceling the error is also used as a switch for switching the inappropriate game mode, but a switch dedicated for switching the incorrect game mode is provided in another place in the slot machine 10. May be. In this case, it is preferable to use at least the key of the slot machine 10 to operate the reset switch 61. Further, the switch operation may not be performed unless the front door 3 is opened.
(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 section 18
(4) Unfair display means 19
(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)
As shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 60 is a frame or a box installed inside the slot machine 10, and includes three motors M fixed or supported on the support frame, and output shafts of the motors M. The three rotating reels 40 are respectively fixed to each other.
As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary reel 40 is composed of three reels, that is, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43, each of which has three motors M1, M2, and M3 (not shown). The shaft is rotatably supported. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape on which a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed and pasted around the rotary 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 section 18)
The credit display unit 18 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 18 is added. Up to 50 credits are possible. When the display on the credit display unit 18 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. Further, the display on the credit display unit 18 is subtracted by the operation of the bet switch 16, and is handled as having inserted the corresponding number of medals.

(Unfair display means 19)
As shown in FIG. 2, the unsuccessful display means 19 is a lamp provided at the lower end portion of the display window 12, and lights up when the slot machine 10 is in the unrecognized game mode. Then, when a predetermined unfair game mode period ends or when the reset switch 61 is operated and the slot machine 10 returns to the normal mode, the lamp is turned off.
(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 (8).
(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) Automatic stop control means 150
(8) Unfair game control means 160
The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (8), 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 of the roles, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. The game is designed to win a prize on the condition that it matches the winning symbol and to allow the player to play a special game that is advantageous.

  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 for determining whether or not to win 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
(5) Winning flag establishment means 115
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (5).

(Random number generator 111)
The random number generating means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, as the “random number generating means”, in addition to the means that can generate 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.
The winning lottery means 110 has a plurality of winning determination tables 113 with different winning areas corresponding to the settings of the slot machine 10 and the gaming state. Then, the winning determination table used for the determination is selectively used according to the set value and the gaming state (for example, whether the normal game is a special game).

(Determination means 114)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, the determination means 114 is a winning area composed of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data.
(Winning flag establishment means 115)
The winning flag establishment means 115 is for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when the determination result of the determining means 114 determines winning. Here, the winning flag is a bit set in a memory storing “winning” provided for each winning combination.

The winning flag establishment means 115 establishes a small winning flag when the lottery result is a small winning combination, and a special winning flag when the lottery result is a special winning. The small role winning flag is extinguished by the end of the game (stopping rotation of all rotating reels 40 or paying out by winning) regardless of whether or not there is a win in the game related to the flag establishment. On the other hand, the special winning flag will not disappear even if it is not won in the game related to the flag establishment, and it will be carried over after the next game until the special winning combination wins (the special winning flag will remain established) )
However, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the improper gaming mode, the established winning flag (regardless of the small bonus winning flag or the special winning flag) is used to start the rotation of the rotating reel. It is forcibly reset before.

(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, the operation signal (stop signal) of the stop switch 50 and the automatic stop signal.
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. The kicking control is performed so as not to stop the symbol on the winning line. 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, stop control of the rotary reel 40 cannot be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel stop control means 120 has exceeded (or reached) a measured value of a reel rotation measuring means 151, which will be described later, even if the winning flag is established. In this case, it is configured to change the pull-in stop data for performing the winning symbol pull-in control to the off-stop data for performing the kicking control so that any winning symbol does not match the winning mode.
In addition, when an automatic stop signal is output from the automatic stop signal output means 152 described later, the stop position of the rotary reel 40 can be determined at the reception timing of the automatic stop signal instead of the operation signal of the stop switch 50. It can be done.

Therefore, for example, in a game related to winning, if no stop switch 50 is operated after the start switch 30 is operated, the pull-in stop data is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed or the rotary reel 40 has been rotated a predetermined number of times. When the data is changed to data and an automatic stop signal is output, all the rotating reels 40 are automatically stopped based on the stoppage data when triggered by the signal. In other words, even if an internal winning is made, winning symbols will not be aligned on the winning line due to automatic stop.
(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.

(Automatic stop control means 150)
The automatic stop control means 150 is for automatically stopping the rotary reel 40 when the rotary reel 40 is not operated for a predetermined time. And the automatic stop control means 150 has the following means, as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel rotation measuring means 151
(2) Automatic stop signal output means 152
The automatic stop control means 130 may have means other than the above (1) and (2).

(Reel rotation measuring means 151)
The reel rotation measuring means 151 is for measuring a numerical value related to the rotation of the rotating reel 40.
Here, in the present invention, the numerical value related to the rotation of the rotary reel 40 may be the rotation time of the rotary reel 40 or the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40. That is, the reel rotation measuring means 151 may be 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.
(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 automatic stop signal output means 152 described below, and is also output to the reel rotation stop control means 120 and an inappropriate game control means 160 described later.
(Automatic stop signal output means 152)
The automatic stop signal output means 152 is for outputting an automatic stop signal to the reel rotation stop control means 120 when the count value of the reel rotation measurement means 151 reaches a predetermined value. By outputting the automatic stop signal, the reel rotation stop control means 120 stops the rotary reel 40 based on the automatic stop signal.

Therefore, in a game related to winning, if any stop switch 50 is not operated after the start switch 30 is operated, a time-up signal or a count-up signal is output after 30 seconds, for example, and the stop data is lost and stopped. Changed to data. Then, for example, an automatic stop signal is output after 31 seconds, and all the rotating reels 40 are automatically stopped based on the loss stop data. For example, the three rotating reels 40 can be stopped sequentially from the left reel.
If the second and third stop switches 50 are not operated after the first stop switch 50 is operated, for example 31 seconds after the first stop switch 50 is operated. An automatic stop signal is output later, and the second and third rotating reels 40 are automatically stopped in order. The same applies to the case where the third stop switch 50 is not operated after the first and second stop switches 50 are operated.

(Unfair game control means 160)
The improper game control means 160 is for making the game after the automatic stop of the rotary reel 40 be an “unfair game” when the count value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 reaches a predetermined value. Here, the “unwinning game” is a game in which the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is not won by any winning combination, in other words, a game in which the winning flag is not established.
The unfavorable game control means 160 in the present embodiment functions as means for changing the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 to “off”, and as shown in FIG. 1, the following (1) to (3 ) Means.

(1) Lottery result change means 161
(2) Unfair designation flag establishment means 162
(3) Unfair game counter 163
In addition, as the unjust game control means 160, means other than the above may be provided.
(Lottery result change means 161)
The lottery result changing means 161 in the present embodiment is for rewriting the lottery result from “win” to “out”. That is, when the unsuccessful designation flag is established by the unsuccessful designation flag establishment means 162 described below, as a result of the winning determination by the winning determination means 110, the winning flag established by winning the predetermined winning combination, The game is forcibly reset before the rotation of the rotary reel 40 and the game is changed to an “unfair game”.

In this embodiment, it is premised that no flag is established when the lottery result is out of order. If there is, the lottery result changing unit 161 functions as a unit that forcibly resets the winning flag and forcibly establishes the “miss flag”.
(Unauthorized designation flag establishment means 162)
The improper designation flag establishment means 162 is for establishing an improper designation flag when the count value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 reaches a predetermined value. The improper designation flag is for clearly indicating that the gaming state is an improper gaming mode. While the unsuccessful designation flag is established, even if the result of the winning determination is “winning”, all the winning flags are reset by the lottery result changing means 161, so that no winning is made as a result of the game.

As a general rule, the unfair designation flag is reset by the end of the preset unfavorable game mode period, but if the reset switch 61 is operated even during the improper game mode period. Reset.
(Unfair game counter 163)
The improper game counter 163 is for measuring a period until the improper designation flag is reset, that is, an improper game mode period.
Here, the measurement of the improper game mode period may be measurement of the number of games or may be measurement of elapsed time. In other words, the unsuccessful game counter 163 may be either means for measuring the number of games played after the establishment of the unsuccessful designation flag or means for measuring the elapsed time since the establishment of the unsuccessful designation flag.

(1) Counting the number of games In the case of using the unfair game counter 163 as a means for measuring the number of games, the last stop switch 50 is operated after the start switch 30 is operated after the unfair designation flag is established. It is possible to provide a counter that counts at a predetermined timing (not necessarily the operation timing of the start switch 30 or the stop switch 50). When the count value by this counter reaches a predetermined numerical value, for example, 30, the count is initialized.
When the reset switch 51 is operated, the count is initialized even if the count value does not reach a predetermined numerical value.

(2) Elapsed time measurement When the unjust game counter 163 is used as a means for measuring the elapsed time, after the unsuccessful designation flag is established, after all the rotation reels 40 stop rotating (motor M drive stop), Next, a timer that starts time counting when the start switch 30 is operated can be provided. The timer initializes the time count when a predetermined time, for example, 3 minutes elapses.
When the reset switch 51 is operated, the time count may be reset even before the time is up. However, in the case of (1) above, since the improper designation flag is not reset unless a predetermined number of games are executed, for example, the previous player returns with the spinning reel 40 turned, and the next game In the case of a timer, if the player is playing with a game machine that has been automatically stopped, it may be necessary to reset the reset switch 51. Since the winning designation flag is reset, the necessity is low. Accordingly, when the unjust game counter 163 is a timer, the undesignated designation flag and the time count need not be formed so as to be reset by operating the reset switch 51.

(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.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, after the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is operated, the start switch 30 is operated to turn on the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, an unfair game determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, all the rotating reels 40 start to rotate. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, the reel rotation measuring means 151 updates (+1) the time count (or 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 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 exceeds a certain value. If the predetermined value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether any stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 104. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, the timer is reset (or the detection signal count is reset). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 108.
In step 108, rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 related to the stop operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 109.
In step 109, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotating reels 40 has not been performed, that is, if there is a rotating reel 40 that is rotating, the process returns to step 104. On the other hand, when the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all the three rotary reels 40 is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 110.

In step 110, 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 111.
In step 111, 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. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 110 that no winning has been made, step 111 is skipped and the game ends.
If it is determined in step 105 that the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 151 exceeds a certain value, the process proceeds to step 120.

In step 120, a wrong selection designation flag is established. At this time, the lamp of the unfair display means 19 is turned on to notify that the gaming state is in the inappropriate gaming mode. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 130.
In step 130, the automatic reel 40 is automatically stopped. 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 rotary reel 40 in step 108 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not being achieved, it progresses to the following step 301.
In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. If the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol after operating the stop switch 50 is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300. On the other hand, if the number of symbols is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.
If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. If it is determined that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In the above-described embodiment, the rotation reel 40 stop processing is described in steps 401 to 405. However, this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely as maximum pull-in stop control. good. Furthermore, for example, a so-called table stop control method may be used in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence / absence of a winning flag and a winning symbol in which a winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the gaming situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning line, and it has a kind of so-called kick setting. is there.
Next, the automatic stop process of step 130 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.

First, in step 400, the lottery result changing unit 161 causes the reel rotation stop control unit 120 to acquire deviation stop data. That is, even if the reel rotation stop control means 120 has acquired pull-in stop data for a predetermined winning combination based on the win flag, it is changed to stop-stop data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the automatic stop signal output means 162 outputs an automatic stop signal. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, reel rotation stop processing is performed based on the automatic stop signal and the deviation stop data. Therefore, the arrangement of the stop symbols of the rotary reel 40 when automatically stopped does not take any form of winning. Then, the automatic stop process ends.

Note that the content of the reel rotation stop process in step 402 is the same as that described in the flow of FIG.
Next, the unjustified game determination process in step 102 described above will be described using the flow of FIG. Here, the flow of FIG. 7 shows the flow of control when the unjust game counter 163 is used as means for counting the number of games. In the figure, “N” is a natural number and indicates a predetermined number of games set in advance. “N” is an integer indicating the count value of the unjust game counter 163. Note that the initial value of n is N.
First, in step 500, it is determined whether or not an unfair designation flag is established. In other words, a determination is made as to whether or not the gaming state is an unjust game mode. If the improper designation flag is not established, the improper game determination process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the improper designation flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 501.

In step 501, the established winning flag is reset. Note that this step is omitted if the winning flag is not established. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 502.
In step 502, the unjust game counter 163 decrements the count value n by 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, it is determined whether n = 0. If n = 0 is not true, the illegal game determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if n = 0, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the improper designated game flag is reset, and at the same time, the n value is set to N. By resetting the unsuccessful designation game flag, the unsuccessful game mode is terminated and the normal mode is restored. Further, the lamp of the unfair display means 19 is turned off to notify that the gaming state has returned to the normal mode. Then, the improper game determination process ends.
In the above flow, the unjust game counter 163 subtracts 1 from the initial value N, but conversely sets the initial value to 0 and increments it by 1. If n = N, The winning designation flag may be reset to return to n = 0.
Although not particularly shown, during the unjust game mode, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 61 has been operated in another routine. When the reset switch 61 is operated, the improper designation flag is reset at that timing, and the improper game mode ends. At the same time, the n value returns to the initial value, and the lamp of the unsuccessful display means 19 is also turned off. In this case, in the above step 500, it is determined that the inappropriate selection flag is “none”.

As described above, while the unsuccessful designation flag is established, all the winning flags established as a result of the lottery of the winning determination are canceled, and the game is regarded as an unchosen game.
As described above, in the present embodiment, if the rotating reel 40 is left turned, a serious penalty of canceling the winning flag is imposed, so that the player does not rotate the rotating reel 40. It is assumed that you will keep in mind.
In addition, when a player tries to play a game in a slot machine 10 that is automatically stopped by turning the rotating reel 40, the lamp of the unfair display means 19 is lit. It is possible to know that the slot machine 10 is in an unfair gaming period, and ask the store clerk to release it.

By the way, in the above flow, when the N value is set to 1, that is, when only the next game of the game in which the improper designation flag is established (the game in which the rotating reel 40 is idle) is treated as an improper game. In particular, it is not necessary to provide the unfairly won game counter 162, and the control flow as shown in FIG.
That is, in step 600 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the unjustified designation flag is established. If the improper designation flag is not established, the improper game determination process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the unjustified designation flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 601.

In step 601, the established winning flag is reset. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 602.
In step 602, the unjustified designated game flag is reset. Then, the improper game determination process ends.
Here, as described above, if only the next game in which the rotating reel 40 is idled and automatically stopped is treated as unfair, it seems that there are not so many cases where the result of the lottery is win in the next game. So it seems to be less effective in penalizing the player. However, even if the special winning flag is established and carried over in the game before the game, the winning flag is canceled, so the BB game is swung to the stick by spinning the rotating reel 40. It is possible that the psychological effect on the player is great.

Furthermore, the control of the unselected game determination process when the unselected game counter 163 is a timer will be described based on the flow shown in FIG. Here, when the unjust game counter 163 is a timer, the timer time count and the unjust game determination process are performed separately. FIG. 9A shows the count process of the unjust game counter 163, and FIG. 9B shows the unmatched game determination process.
First, in step 510 of FIG. 9A, it is determined whether an automatic stop signal has been output. If the automatic stop signal is not output, the time count process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the automatic stop signal is output, the process proceeds to the next step 511.

In step 511, it is determined whether the start switch 30 has been operated. If the start switch 30 is not operated, the process returns to step 511. On the other hand, if the start switch 30 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 512.
In step 512, the time count is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 513.
In step 513, the time count is terminated on condition that the count value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 180 seconds). Then, the count process of the unsuccessful game count is finished.
Next, the control flow of the unjust game determination process will be described.

In step 520 in FIG. 9B, a determination is made as to whether or not an improper designation flag has been established. If the improper designation flag is not established, the improper game determination process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the unjustified designation flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 521.
In step 521, it is determined whether or not the time count of the unjust game counter 163 has ended. If the time count has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 522.
In step 522, the established winning flag is reset. Then, the improper game determination process ends.

If it is determined in step 521 that the time count has ended, the process proceeds to step 523.
In step 523, the unjustified designated game flag is reset. Then, the improper game determination process ends.
In this way, when the game is resumed after the automatic stop by setting the improper game period after the rotation reel 40 is automatically stopped until the predetermined time elapses after the start switch 30 is operated next. Can give a penalty of not winning if a certain time has not passed.

(Second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, the rotating reel 40 does not automatically stop and the rotating reel 40 operates the stop switch 50. When the game is stopped by the above, the game is set to be “unfair game”, and the next game or the game after the next game is always “unfair game”.
(Explanation of drawings)
10 to 12 show a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing input, control, and output of the slot machine, and FIGS. 11 and 12 show a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine.
Here, the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is the same as that described in the first embodiment. Only feature points are described.
(Unfair game control means 160)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the control device 20 does not have the automatic stop control means 150. The unjust game control means 160 has the following means (1) to (4).

(1) Lottery result change means 161
(2) Unfair designation flag establishment means 162
(3) Unfair game counter 163
(4) Reel rotation measuring means 164
(Lottery result change means 161)
The lottery result changing means 161 in the present embodiment functions as a means for resetting the winning flag established in the idle game and the winning flag established after the next game.

Note that the configurations of the means (1) to (4) described above are the lottery result changing means 161, the inappropriate selection designation flag establishing means 162, the inappropriate selection game counter 163, and the reel rotation measuring means 151 described in the first embodiment. Since these are the same as each other, the description thereof is omitted here.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, in step 700 shown in FIG. 11, after the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned ON by operating the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 701.

In step 701, the lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 702.
In step 702, an unfair game determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 703.
In step 703, all the reels 40 start to rotate. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 704.
In step 704, the reel rotation measuring means 164 updates the measurement counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 705.

In step 705, it is determined whether or not the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 164 exceeds a certain value. If the predetermined value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to the next step 706.
In step 706, it is determined whether any stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 704. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 707.
In step 707, the measurement counter is reset. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 708.
In step 708, rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 related to the stop operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 709.

In step 709, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotary reels 40 has been performed. When the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotating reels 40 is not performed, that is, when there is a rotating reel 40 that is rotating, the process returns to step 704. On the other hand, if the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotating reels 40 is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 710.
In step 710, 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 711.

In step 711, 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. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 710 that no winning has been made, step 711 is skipped and the game ends.
If it is determined in step 705 that the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 164 exceeds a certain value, the process proceeds to step 712 in FIG.
In step 712, a wrong selection designation flag is established. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 713.

In step 713, the winning flag established in the game is reset. Note that this step is omitted if the winning flag is not established. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 714.
In step 714, the reel rotation stop means 120 obtains the slip stop data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 715.
In step 715, it is determined whether the stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 714. That is, the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate until the stop switch 50 is operated. On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 716.

In step 716, rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 related to the stop operation is performed based on the slippage stop data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 717.
In step 717, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotating reels 40 is not operated, that is, if there is a rotating reel 40 that is rotating, the process returns to step 715. On the other hand, when the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to all three rotating reels 40 is performed, the game ends.
Here, the lottery process in step 701 in FIG. 11, the unfair game determination process in step 702, and the reel rotation stop process in step 716 in FIG. 12 are the same as described in the first embodiment. .

In the present embodiment, it is preferable to form a predetermined warning when the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 161 exceeds a certain value. The warning is performed using the effect table device 66 by interrupting or canceling the effect display being displayed. For example, a warning screen such as “Please stop the reel” is displayed on the image display section 67, or a warning sound or a sound prompting the operation of the stop switch 50 is output from the speaker 69. As a result, the player sitting in the seat will operate the stop switch 50, and if there are no customers in the seat, the store clerk who heard the alarm operates the stop switch 50 to rotate the rotary reel 40. Can be stopped.
(Third embodiment)
In the first and second embodiments described above, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, the winning flag is reset and the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is reset. Is changed to invalidate the lottery result to create an unfair game period, but the third embodiment is a case where the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate. By not performing the lottery for the winning determination, the lottery result is not won (the winning flag is not established = dismissed).

(Explanation of drawings)
FIG. 13 shows a third embodiment of the present invention and is a flowchart showing a part of the outline of the operation of the slot machine.
Here, the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment is the same as that described in the first or second embodiment. Only the features of this form will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, the rotating reel 40 is automatically stopped, and a winning determination is made for a game that is resumed after the automatic stopping. The lottery may not be performed, or the rotation reel 40 may be stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50 without being automatically stopped, and the lottery for winning determination may not be performed for a game that is resumed thereafter.

In addition, the lottery result changing unit 161 in the present embodiment functions as a unit that invalidates the lottery by not allowing the winning determination unit 110 to perform the lottery of the winning determination. Specifically, for example, the electronic circuit may be controlled so that the operation signal of the start switch 30 is not output to the winning lottery means 110, so that the winning lottery means 110 is not operated.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described using the flow shown in FIG. Here, the flow of FIG. 13 is an example in the case where a counter for counting the number of games is provided as the unselected game counter 163. In the figure, M is an integer of 2 or more, and indicates a predetermined number of games set in advance. Further, “m” is an integer and indicates the count value of the unfair game counter 163. The initial value of m is 0.

First, in step 800 shown in FIG. 13, after the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is operated, the start switch 30 is operated to turn on the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 801.
In step 801, it is determined whether or not an unfair designation flag is established. If the improper designation flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 802.
In step 802, the unjust game counter 163 adds 1 to the count value m. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 803.
In step 803, it is determined whether m = M. If m = M, the process proceeds to the next step 804.

In step 804, the improper designated game flag is reset and at the same time the m value is returned to zero. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.
In step 801, if the unjustified designation flag is not established, the process skips steps 802 to 804 and proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.
If m = M is not satisfied in step 803, the process skips steps 804 and 805 and proceeds to step 806. In other words, when the unsuccessful game count has not reached the predetermined value, the unsuccessful designation flag is not reset, and the lottery for the determination of winning is not performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, all the rotating reels 40 start to rotate. The subsequent control flow can be the same as the flow after step 104 in FIG. 3 or step 704 in FIG. 11.
In the above flow, the unfair game counter 163 (164) increments by 1 from the initial value 0, but conversely sets the initial value to M and decrements by 1, so that m = 0. If this happens, the improper designation flag may be reset and set to m = M.
Further, when the unjust game counter 163 is a timer, the same control as described based on the flow of FIG. 9 in the first embodiment may be performed. In this case, when it is determined in step 521 in FIG. 9B that the time count has not ended, the flow may proceed to step 806 in FIG. 13 (the lottery process is not performed).

(Fourth embodiment)
In the fourth embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, a winning determination is made using a “offset lottery table” in which no winning area is set. As a result, the lottery result is not won. The present embodiment is positioned as an aspect of “invalidating the lottery” in the sense that the effective lottery of performing the lottery out of the gaps is not performed.
(Explanation of drawings)
FIG. 14 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention and is a flowchart showing a part of the outline of the operation of the slot machine.

Here, the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that described in the first or second embodiment. Only the features of this form will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the rotating reel 40 continues to rotate beyond a predetermined time or number of rotations, the rotating reel 40 is automatically stopped, and a winning determination is made for a game that is resumed after the automatic stopping. The lottery may not be performed, or the rotation reel 40 may be stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50 without being automatically stopped, and the lottery for winning determination may not be performed for a game that is resumed thereafter.

Further, the lottery result changing unit 161 in the present embodiment functions as a unit that causes the lottery result to be out of place by causing the winning determination unit 110 to change the winning determination table. That is, the winning determination means 110 in the present embodiment is provided with a “missing lottery table” in which all areas are configured by “missing” as the winning determination table 113, and the “missing table” from the lottery result changing means 161 is provided. Based on the “change command” signal, the winning determination table is changed.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment will be described using the flow shown in FIG. Here, the flow of FIG. 14 is an example in the case where a timer is provided as the unjust game counter 163.

First, in step 900 shown in FIG. 14, after the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is operated, the start switch 30 is operated to turn on the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 901.
In step 901, it is determined whether or not an inappropriate selection flag is established. If the unsuccessful designation flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 902.
In step 902, a determination is made as to whether or not the time count of the unjust game counter 163 has ended. If the time count has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 903.

In step 903, the inappropriate selection flag is reset. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
If it is determined in step 902 that the time count has not ended, the process proceeds to step 904.
In step 904, the lottery result changing means 161 outputs a loss table change command signal. Upon receiving this, the winning lottery means 110 changes the winning determination table 113 that has been acquired to “out of lottery table”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 905.
In step 901, if the unjustified designation flag is not established, the process skips steps 902 to 904 and proceeds to step 905.

In step 905, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Here, since the winning determination is performed using the lost lottery table, the lottery result is always “missed”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.
In step 906, all the rotating reels 40 start to rotate. The subsequent control flow can be the same as the flow after step 104 in FIG. 3 or step 704 in FIG. 11.
When the unjust game counter 163 is a counter for counting the number of games, the same control as shown in FIG. 13 may be performed as the unjust game determination process. In this case, if it is determined in step 803 in FIG. 13 that m = M is not satisfied, the flow may proceed to step 904 in FIG. 14 (the lottery table is changed).

As described above based on the first to fourth embodiments, the present invention includes the game after that when the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is left without being stopped for a certain period. In this game, a serious penalty is imposed on the player so that the lottery result of the winning determination is always “off”. As a result, the player can be discouraged from spinning the rotary reel 40, so motor consumption and wasteful power consumption can be suppressed, and a decrease in the operating rate of the game arcade can be prevented.
Furthermore, in the present invention, by providing an unfavorable display means 19 for notifying that it is an improper game period, and forming so that the improper game period can be reset by the reset switch 61, the previous player's It is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the next player due to the idle action.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the rotating reel 40 is idled, the game and the game after the game are formed to be unfairly played. It is also possible to control so that only the illegal game is played. Specifically, in FIG. 11 representing the second embodiment, if the flow of control does not perform the unjust determination process of step 702 and does not set the unspecified designation flag of step 712 of FIG. Good. When formed in this way, it is not necessary to provide the improper designation flag establishment means 162 and the improper game counter 163 shown in FIG. When the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means 164 exceeds a certain value, the winning flag is reset by the lottery result changing means 161. As a result, the reel rotation stop control means 120 acquires the disengagement stop data, and the rotating reel Stop control is performed so that winning symbols are not aligned during the 40 stop operations.

  By the way, the slot machine 10 according to the present invention comprises a gaming machine, a symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the symbol display. Symbol variation stopping means for stopping the symbol variation of the means, variation detection means for detecting the symbol variation of each symbol display means and specifying the symbol position displayed on the symbol display means, whether or not winning Based on the winning determination means for performing the winning determination lottery, the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means and the symbol detection by the variation detecting means, the lottery result of the winning determination is not won by any winning combination In an unfair game, stop control for controlling the variable display stop of the symbol display means so that the stop symbol arrangement of the symbol display means is not displayed in any winning mode In a winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, a plurality of symbols that can be viewed from the front side in a state where all symbols of the symbol display means that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed. Is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, winning means for handling as a winning, symbol fluctuation measuring means for measuring a measurement value related to symbol fluctuation of the symbol display means, measurement of the symbol fluctuation measuring means When the value exceeds a predetermined value, by invalidating the lottery or the lottery result of the winning judgment, the game and / or the game after the game can be made a wrong game. It can be controlled by a game machine program to function as a means.

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

  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.

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 a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of the unfair game determination processing among the operations of the slot machine. It is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of automatic stop processing among operations of the slot machine. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the other example of an unjust game determination process. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the other example of an automatic stop process and an unjust game determination process. It is a second embodiment of the present invention and is a block diagram showing input, control and output of the slot machine. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of a slot machine. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of a slot machine. It is a third embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing a part of the outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is the fourth embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing a part of the outline of the operation of the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

3 Front door 3A Keyhole
10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch 18 Credit display
19 Unfair display means
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 Reset switch 65 Hopper unit
66 Production display device 67 Image display
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 Automatic stop control means 151 Reel rotation measurement means
152 Automatic stop signal output means
160 Unfair game control means 161 Lottery result change means
162 Misappropriation designation flag establishment means 163 Misappropriate game counter
164 Reel rotation measuring means

Claims (9)

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,
Winning determination means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win, stop control means for controlling stop of the rotating reel based on the operation signal of the stop switch and symbol detection by the rotation detection device And at least a control device,
In a winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, when all the plurality of rotating reels are stopped by operating the stop switch, a stop pattern that can be visually recognized from the front side is determined in advance. In the unsuccessful game where the winning result is not won by any winning combination, the rotating reel stop symbol is displayed in any winning mode. In gaming machines that are configured not to be displayed,
The controller is
A reel rotation measuring means for measuring a measurement value related to rotation of the rotating reel after the rotation of the rotating reel is started;
If the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means exceeds a predetermined value, the lottery or the lottery result of the win determination is invalidated to make the game and / or the game after the game unfairly selected. A gaming machine, further comprising an unjustified game control means that can be made to play. The control device includes an automatic stop signal output means for automatically stopping the rotation of the rotating reel regardless of operation of the stop switch when a measured value of the reel rotation measuring means exceeds a predetermined value. Further comprising
The stop control means is capable of controlling the stop of the rotating reel based on the output of the automatic stop signal from the automatic stop signal output means, and controls the stop of the rotating reel based on the output of the automatic stop signal. When performing, regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination, each rotating reel is stopped so that the stop symbol of the rotating reel is not displayed in any winning mode,
The unfairly-selected game control means, when the rotating reel is automatically stopped by the output of the automatic stop signal, causes at least the next game of the game in which the rotating reel has been automatically stopped to be an illegally-selected game. Item 1. A gaming machine according to item 1.   The reel rotation measuring means measures a time from when rotation of the rotating reel starts until at least one of stop switches corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels is operated. The gaming machine described.   The reel rotation measuring means detects when the rotation detection device detects a start index between the start of rotation of the rotating reel and operation of at least one of stop switches corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of times is measured.   When the measured value of the reel rotation measuring unit exceeds a predetermined value, the unfairly-selected game control unit causes all the games of a certain number of times to be unfairly selected after the next game of the game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   When the measured value of the reel rotation measuring means exceeds a predetermined value, the unfairly-selected game control means starts all the games that are started after a certain period of time after all of the rotating reels are stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is unfairly won.   6. A gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a reset means is provided inside the gaming machine for ending the fixed number of times of unjustified gaming. A game machine
A symbol display means capable of displaying and variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stopping means for stopping symbol variation 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,
Based on the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means and the symbol detection by the variation detection means, in the unfairly winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is not won for any winning combination, the symbol display means stop symbol Stop control means for controlling the variable display stop of the symbol display means so that the arrangement of
In the winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, a plurality of symbols that are visible from the front side are displayed in a state where all the symbols of the symbol display means that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, Winning means for handling as a winning by being displayed in a predetermined winning mode,
Design variation measuring means for measuring a measurement value related to design variation of the design display means;
When the measured value of the symbol variation measuring means exceeds a predetermined value, invalidate the lottery or lottery result of the winning judgment and make the game and / or the game after the game unfairly elected A game machine program for functioning as unjustified game control means. A game machine
A symbol display means capable of displaying and variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stopping means for stopping symbol variation 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,
Based on the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means and the symbol detection by the variation detection means, in the unfairly winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is not won for any winning combination, the symbol display means stop symbol Stop control means for controlling the variable display stop of the symbol display means so that the arrangement of
In the winning game in which the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination, a plurality of symbols that are visible from the front side are displayed in a state where all the symbols of the symbol display means that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, Winning means for handling as a winning by being displayed in a predetermined winning mode,
Design variation measuring means for measuring a measurement value related to design variation of the design display means;
When the measured value of the symbol variation measuring means exceeds a predetermined value, invalidate the lottery or lottery result of the winning judgment and make the game and / or the game after the game unfairly elected A computer-readable recording medium on which a game machine program for functioning as unjustified game control means capable of playing is recorded.

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