JP2008142148A - Game machine, program for game machine and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an unintended reel from being erroneously stopped when a stop operation is performed ranging before and after the prescribed limit time at which the stop operation is to be invalidated. <P>SOLUTION: In the case that the next game is started before stop limit time T1 passes after the rotation of a rotary reel 40 is started, when one stop button is operated before the stop limit time T1 passes in the next game and another stop button other than the one stop button is operated before invalidation setting time T2 passes after the stop limit time T1 passes, the operation of the one stop button is invalidated and the operation of the other stop button is invalidated as well. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine in which a lottery for winning determination is performed, and a symbol display means such as a rotating reel fluctuates by an operation of a start switch, and these variations are stopped by an operation of a stop switch. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined game execution restriction period is set between the next game.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, the next game cannot be performed unless a predetermined time has passed after the end of one game so that the player cannot insert excessive medals at a certain time. It is like that. For this reason, even if an operation switch such as a start switch (start lever) or a stop switch (stop button) is operated before a predetermined time elapses, the operation is invalid (even if an operation signal is not output or an operation signal is output). The reel does not start or stop rotating).
On the other hand, as a game, there is known a slot machine having a game with a push order assist that is set so that a specific winning combination always wins by operating a plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined push order. In the case of such a slot machine, even if the first stop button in the assisted pressing order is operated before the operation of the stop button is activated (the reel is stopped by the stop operation signal), The operation does not stop the corresponding rotating reel, and the stop button operated second may become effective, and the reel that should be stopped second may stop first. In such a case, the correct pressing order cannot be executed, and as a result, the winning is missed. In order to eliminate this inconvenience, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, before the stop operation is validated, the push order is displayed on the sub reels, and the player can execute the stop operation by seeing this. The stop operation is prevented from being performed before the stop operation is validated.
JP 2004-283498 A

However, the inconvenience caused by operating the stop button before the stop operation becomes valid is not only when the above-described push order is set. For example, when the rotating reels are stopped in an unintended order, it may not be possible to press the eyes well, or a symbol that is desired to be stopped cannot be stopped at a predetermined position.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can prevent an unintended reel from being stopped accidentally when the stop operation is performed before and after a predetermined time limit for which the stop operation is invalidated. The purpose is to do.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above-described object, and features of the present invention will be described below with reference to 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.
(Feature point)
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, a start switch (30) for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels (40), A stop switch (50) comprising a plurality of stop operation sections (stop buttons 51, 52, 53) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40) that is rotating, and a lottery for determining whether or not to win And at least a control device (20) for controlling a game based on operation signals from the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50), and the lottery result of the winning determination is a predetermined winning combination. The game machine which is won when the winning symbols of the plurality of rotary reels (40) can be stopped in a predetermined manner by operation of the respective stop operation units.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine, and includes a payout device (hopper unit 65) and other components for paying out game media at the time of winning in addition to the above configuration. May be. The “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games.
The “stop operation unit” is an operation switch for individually stopping the rotary reels (40), and may be a button switch, for example. Then, the stop switch (50) is turned on by operating the stop operation unit after a predetermined stop limit time has elapsed, and the rotary reel (40) can be stopped.

  Further, in the present invention, the control device (20) measures a first predetermined time (stop limit time T1) determined in advance on the condition that the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts, and the first If the game ends and the next game starts before the predetermined time (T1) elapses, one of the stop operation units is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses in the next game. A time measuring means (a limited period measuring means 131, an invalid period measuring means 132) for measuring a second predetermined time (invalid setting time T2 before restriction release) determined in advance, and the first When the next game is started before the lapse of the predetermined time (T1), and any one of the stop operation units is operated before the lapse of the first predetermined time (T1) in the next game Do not perform the operation so that the rotating reel (40) does not stop by the operation. It comprises at least a stop operation disabling means (134) for the.

Then, the stop operation invalidating means (134) is provided in the next game started before the lapse of the first predetermined time (T1), and the one stop operation unit before the lapse of the first predetermined time (T1). And the stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed and before the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed. In this case, the operation of the one stop operation unit is invalidated and the operation of the other stop operation unit is also invalidated.
Said 1st predetermined time (T1) is positioned as time which comprises the period (stop restriction | limiting period) which cannot stop rotation of a rotation reel (40) by operation of a stop operation part. Specifically, a so-called wait time (4.1 seconds) provided to impose a limit so that an excessive number of games cannot be executed in a short time, or the acceleration time of the rotating reel (40) is added to the wait time. It can be time.

The second predetermined time (T2) is positioned as a time constituting a period (invalid setting period) for invalidating a stop operation provided separately from the above-described stop limit period.
The time measuring means (131, 132) is a timer such as a pulse counter, and may be a single measuring means capable of measuring both the first predetermined time (T1) and the second predetermined time (T2). A plurality of measuring means for separately measuring the first predetermined time (T1) and the second predetermined time (T2) may be used. The time measuring means outputs a predetermined time-up signal (limit release signal, set time lapse signal) upon completion of the time measurement at the first predetermined time (T1) and the second predetermined time (T2). It may be possible.

  Here, `` Measurement of the first predetermined time (T1) on the condition that the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is started '' means that the time measurement starts when the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts. In addition, a case where the time measurement is started from a predetermined time (for example, after the acceleration time has elapsed) after the rotation of the rotary reel (40) is included is also included. Similarly, “... measured for a second predetermined time (T2) on condition that it has been operated” means that the second predetermined time (when triggered by the reception of an operation signal from any stop operation unit) In addition to starting the measurement at the time of (T2), the measurement at the first predetermined time (T1) and the second predetermined time (T2) is started at the same time, and if any stop operation part is operated After the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the time measurement continues until the second predetermined time (T2) set longer than the first predetermined time (T1) elapses, When the stop operation unit is operated, the measurement of the second predetermined time (T2) is started after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed.

Further, “invalidate operation of the stop operation unit” means that the rotation reel (40) is also activated by an operation signal of the stop operation unit before the end of the stop limit period (before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses). So that the signal for stopping the rotation of the motor (stopping the drive of the motor) is not output, and the operation signal of the stop operation part is not output physically or electrically (the stop switch (50) does not turn ON) It includes both to do.
The present invention is premised on that the start switch (30) of the next game can be operated if a predetermined condition is satisfied during the stop limit period.
(Function)
The stop operation invalidating means (134) is the first predetermined time (T1) after the first predetermined time (T1) after the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts, that is, the time measuring means (131) is the first predetermined time (T1). If the next game is started before the end of the time measurement, in principle, all stop operations before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses are invalidated, and the first predetermined time (T1) elapses (for example, hour The invalidation of the stop operation is canceled on the condition that the restriction release signal is received from the measuring means (131). However, if one stop operation unit is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the second predetermined time (T2) even after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. Until the time elapses (for example, reception of a set time elapse signal from the time measuring means (132)), the operation of other stop operation units other than the one stop operation unit is also invalidated.

  According to the present invention, not only the stop operation of the next game performed before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses but also the first game before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses in the next game. When the second stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed and the second (and third) stop operation unit has been operated, the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed. The second (and third) stop operation is also disabled. For this reason, not only the rotating reel (40) corresponding to the stopping operation unit that has been stopped first, but also the rotating reel (40) corresponding to the stopping operation unit that has been stopped second and third is not stopped. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the rotary reel (40) that the user wishes to stop is stopped first. Then, after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, if the stop operation is performed again from the beginning, the rotary reel (40) to be stopped first can be stopped first.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
That is, in the invention according to claim 2, the stop operation invalidating means (134) is configured to execute the first predetermined time (T1) in the next game started before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. If one stop operation unit is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) and the one stop operation unit is operated again after the first predetermined time (T1), the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed. Even before, the invalid state of the one stop operation unit and the other stop operation unit is canceled.

In the present invention, the invalid setting period is shortened by redoing the stop operation of the same stop operation unit.
Here, “releasing the invalid state” means outputting a signal for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel (40) (stopping the driving of the motor) by the operation signal of the stop operation unit, or The operation signal of the stop operation unit is output.
According to the present invention, even if the first stop operation unit is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the same stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. For example, the operation of the re-operated stop operation unit and other stop operation units becomes effective without waiting for the second predetermined time (T2) to elapse. Needless to say, even if the same stop operation unit is operated again before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the re-operation is invalidated.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.
That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the time measuring means (131, 132) is configured such that the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed in the next game started before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. The second predetermined time (T2) is measured from a point in time when any one of the stop operation units has been operated before.
The present invention and the invention of the next item limit the setting mode of the second predetermined time (T2).

(Claim 4)
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, in the invention according to claim 4, the time measuring means (131, 132) is configured such that the first predetermined time (T1) elapses in the next game started before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses. When any one of the stop operation units has been operated before, the time obtained by adding a predetermined additional time (α) to the first predetermined time (T1) is the second predetermined time (T2). It is possible to measure as follows.

In the present invention, the time measuring means may measure the additional time (α) after the measurement of the first predetermined time (T1), or the second predetermined time (T2) Set the time + additional time (T1 + α), start the measurement of the first predetermined time (T1) and the second predetermined time (T2) at the same time, either before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses When the stop operation unit is operated, the time measurement may be continued until the second predetermined time (T2) even after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed.
(Claim 5)
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, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first predetermined time (T1) is an acceleration time until the rotating reel (40) that has started rotating reaches a certain rotation speed, and the next game is started from the start of the previous game. The game execution time limit is set to limit the time until the game can be started.
The present invention specifically specifies the first predetermined time. Note that “reach a certain rotation speed” means that the rotating reel (40) is “steady rotation”, and the “game execution limit time” is a so-called wait time. In the present invention, the time measuring means starts the time measurement at the first predetermined time (T1) simultaneously with the start of rotation of the rotary reel (40) (motor drive start).

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 5.
That is, the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the time measuring means (132) has a predetermined third predetermined time on condition that any one of the stop operating portions is operated before the acceleration time elapses. (T3) can be measured, and the stop operation invalidating means (134) is used when the current game is started after elapse of the first predetermined time (T1) for the previous game, or for the previous game. The first game is started before the first predetermined time (T1), and the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed before the acceleration time of the rotating reel (40) in the current game has elapsed. The stop operation unit is operated before the acceleration time has elapsed in the current game (except before the first predetermined time (T1) in the previous game), and after the acceleration time has elapsed. Before the elapse of the third predetermined time (invalid setting time T3 after releasing the restriction) If the other stop operation portion other than the stop operation section is operated, characterized in that it also disable the operation of the other stop operation section while disabling the operation of the one stop operation section.

The present invention defines the invalid setting period during the acceleration period of the rotating reel (40). The acceleration period is a period from the start of rotation to the steady rotation after the start of rotation, and the time required from the start of rotation to the steady rotation is the acceleration time.
According to the present invention, after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed since the start of the previous game, or when an invalid setting period has occurred in the previous game, the second predetermined time (T2) is When the current game is started (the start switch (50) is operated) after the lapse of time, or before the first predetermined time (T1) or the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed, In the case where (T1) or (T2) elapses before the rotating reel (40) reaches the steady rotation, but the stop operation is performed during the acceleration period of the rotating reel (40). The same effects as those of the described invention can be obtained.

(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 has the following characteristics in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 6.
That is, in the invention according to claim 7, the stop operation invalidating means (134) is configured such that one stop operation unit is operated before the acceleration time elapses, and the one stop operation unit is again operated after the acceleration time elapses. When operated, the invalid state of the one stop operation unit and the other stop operation unit is canceled even before the third predetermined time (T3) has elapsed.
The present invention is such that the invention according to claim 6 corresponds to claim 2.

(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 8 includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, a start switch (30) for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels (40), A stop switch (50) composed of a plurality of stop operation units for individually stopping the rotating reel (40) in rotation, and a lottery for determination of whether or not to win, the start switch (30), And at least a control device (20) for controlling a game based on an operation signal from a stop switch (50), wherein the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the plurality of rotating reels ( In the gaming machine that is awarded when the symbol relating to the winning of 40) can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of each stop operating unit, the control device (40) Rotating reel (40) at a constant rotation speed A time measuring means (132) for measuring a preset invalid setting time on the condition that any one of the stop operation sections has been operated during the acceleration period until When the stop operation unit is operated, at least the stop operation invalidating means (134) for invalidating the operation so that the rotating reel (40) does not stop by the operation, the stop operation invalidating means ( 134), when one stop operation unit is operated during the acceleration period and after the end of the acceleration period and before the invalid set time elapses, other stop operation units other than the one stop operation unit are When operated, the operation of the one stop operation unit is invalidated and the operation of the other stop operation unit is also invalidated.

In the case of a gaming machine that is configured so that the operation of the start switch (30) is not validated during the so-called wait time (that is, the next game cannot be started), When the stop operation is performed, the same effect as that of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained.
In the present invention, whether or not the acceleration period has ended can be determined by whether or not a preset acceleration time has elapsed after the rotation of the rotating reel (40) has started, or the rotation of the rotating reel (40) can be determined. It can also be formed so as to make a determination based on a detection signal of a rotation detection sensor that detects the rotation.

As for the stop operation invalidating means (134), when the one stop operation unit is operated during the acceleration period and the one stop operation unit is operated again after the end of the acceleration period, the invalid setting is performed. Even before the lapse of time, it is more preferable that the one stop operation unit and the other stop operation units are formed so as to cancel the invalid state. When formed in this way, the same effects as those of the invention of claim 2 can be obtained.
(Claim 9)
The invention described in claim 9 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention according to claim 9 is a game machine comprising: a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols; a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means; Symbol variation stopping means having a plurality of stop operation units for individually stopping symbol variation of the symbol display means, winning lottery means (110) for performing lottery of winning determination as to whether or not winning, the winning lottery means Based on the lottery result of (110) and the operation of the symbol variation start means and the symbol variation stop means, the game control means (21) for controlling the game, the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination The winning determination means (150) for treating the symbol related to the winning of the plurality of symbol display means as a winning when the symbol can be stopped in a predetermined mode by the operation of the stop operation unit, Change of symbol display means When a predetermined first time (T1) determined in advance on the condition of the start of movement is measured and the game ends and the next game starts before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses, Time measuring means for measuring a predetermined second predetermined time (T2) on the condition that any one of the stop operation portions is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed in the next game (131, 132), when the next game is started before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, and any stop operation is performed before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed in the next game In the next game started before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1), the operation is invalidated so that the symbol variation of the symbol variation means is not stopped by the operation. One stop operation unit is operated before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1), and the first If the stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the elapse of the predetermined time (T1) and before the elapse of the second predetermined time (T2), the one stop This is a game machine program for functioning as stop operation invalidating means (134) for invalidating operation of the operation unit and invalidating operation of the other stop operation unit.

Here, the gaming machine may be a real gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pseudo gaming machine displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.
The symbol display means may be a rotary reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols (61) around it, and the rotation of the rotary reel (40) may be controlled. In this case, the symbol variation starting means can be a start switch (30) for starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40), and the symbol variation stopping means stops the rotation of the rotating reel (40). The stop switch (50) can be used.
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.

When the winning determination means (150) intends to control an actual gaming machine using this gaming machine program, the hopper unit (65) is operated to pay out a consideration such as medals to the player. Can be formed to 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.

  According to the present invention, not only the stop operation of the next game performed before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1) is invalidated, but also the first game before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1) in the next game. When the second stop operation unit is operated and the second (and third) stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed. The second (and third) stop operation is also disabled. For this reason, not only the symbol display means corresponding to the stop operation portion that has been first stopped, but also the symbol display means corresponding to the stop operation portion that has been stopped second and third is not stopped and displayed. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the symbol display means that is desired to be stopped is first stopped and displayed. If the stop operation is performed again from the beginning after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the symbol display means to be stopped first can be stopped and displayed first.

  By the way, the stop operation invalidating means (134) is one stop operation section before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1) in the next game started before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1). And when the first stop operation unit is operated again after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the first predetermined time (T2) is elapsed even before the second predetermined time (T2) has elapsed. It can be formed so as to cancel the invalid state of the stop operation unit and other stop operation units. By forming in this way, even if the first stop operation unit has been operated before the first predetermined time (T1), the same stop operation unit after the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. If operated, the operation of the re-operated stop operation unit and other stop operation units becomes effective without waiting for the elapse of the second predetermined time (T2).

Further, the time measuring means (131, 132) may be any stop operation unit before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses in the next game started before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses. Can be configured to measure the second predetermined time (T2) from the time when the first predetermined time (T1) has been operated. If any one of the stop operation units is operated before the elapse of the predetermined time (T1), a time obtained by adding a predetermined additional time (α) to the first predetermined time (T1) The measurement can be made possible as the second predetermined time (T2).
Further, the first predetermined time (T1) is the time from the start of the previous game to the start of the next game in the acceleration time until the symbol display means reaches a constant fluctuation speed after the symbol variation starts. It can be set as the time which added the game execution time limit set in order to restrict | limit.

  In the above case, the time measuring means (132) measures a predetermined third predetermined time (T3) on the condition that any one of the stop operation units is operated before the acceleration time elapses. The stop operation invalidating means (134) is present after the first predetermined time (T1) or the second predetermined time (T2) for the previous game has elapsed and started after the previous game ends. One stop operation part is operated before the acceleration time has elapsed in the game, and after the acceleration time has elapsed and before the third predetermined time (T3), When another stop operation unit is operated, the operation of the one stop operation unit can be invalidated and the operation of the other stop operation unit can also be invalidated.

In that case, the stop operation invalidating means (134) is operated when one stop operation unit is operated before the acceleration time elapses and when the one stop operation unit is operated again after the acceleration time elapses. Can be formed so as to release the invalid state of the one stop operation part and the other stop operation part even before the third predetermined time (T3) has elapsed.
(Claim 10)
The invention described in claim 10 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention according to claim 10 is a game machine comprising: a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols; a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means; Symbol variation stopping means having a plurality of stop operation sections for individually stopping symbol variation of the symbol display means, winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery of winning determination whether to win or not, the winning lottery means Based on the lottery result of (110) and the operation of the symbol variation start means and the symbol variation stop means, the game control means (21) for controlling the game, the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination The winning determination means (150) for treating the symbol related to the winning of the plurality of symbol display means as a winning when the symbol can be stopped in a predetermined mode by the operation of the stop operation unit, Of symbol display means When a predetermined first predetermined time (T1) is measured on the condition that the change starts, and when the game ends and the next game starts before the first predetermined time (T1) elapses, Time measuring means for measuring a predetermined second predetermined time (T2) on the condition that any one of the stop operation portions is operated before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed in the next game (131, 132), when the next game is started before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, and any stop operation is performed before the first predetermined time (T1) has elapsed in the next game In the next game started before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1), the operation is invalidated so that the symbol variation of the symbol variation means is not stopped by the operation. One stop operation part is operated before the elapse of the first predetermined time (T1), When a stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the elapse of one predetermined time (T1) and before the elapse of the second predetermined time (T2), This is a recording medium recording a game machine program for functioning as a stop operation invalidating means (134) for invalidating the operation of the stop operation unit and also invalidating the operation of the other stop operation unit.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 9 is recorded.
(Function)
According to the present invention, the same effect as that of the ninth aspect of the invention can be obtained.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, when a stop operation is performed before and after a predetermined time limit for which the stop operation is invalidated, an unintended reel is stopped by mistake. Can be prevented.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an external front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing input, output and control of the slot machine, FIGS. 3 to 7 are flowcharts showing the operation of the slot machine, and FIGS. It is a time chart figure showing the rotational speed of.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a square box-like housing 11. The casing 11 is formed with a display window 12 that faces toward the player side. Further, the display window 12 can see a symbol 61 of three rotating reels 40 (41, 42, 43). A possible symbol display window 13 is formed. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.

Inside the slot machine 10, although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated.
(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect display device 66 such as the lamp 68 and the speaker 69 based on the output signal from the game control device 21 and the operation signal of the operation means such as the start switch 30.
Here, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device and a sub-control device that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device, the game control device 21 as the main control device, and the effect control device 22 It can be arranged in the sub-control device. Thus, by separately forming the control device that controls the game and the control device that controls the performance, it is possible to greatly increase the memory used for the performance control and to change only the performance.

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

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a detection sensor built under the medal insertion slot 14 and is used for detecting an inserted game medal.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a button switch located below the rotary reel 40, and is used to replace credits with coins.
Here, the credit means that a medal for use in the next game or later is stored in the gaming machine in advance. Or up to 50 game medals to be paid out by winning a prize can be stored inside the gaming machine.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the settlement switch 17 is a button switch located obliquely below the rotary reel, and is for paying out the stored inserted medal.
(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40, on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or at the time of "Replay". This is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

Here, “Replay” means that the flag of “Replay” is established by lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbol of “Replay” is on the winning line. Thus, in the next game, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.
(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 is composed of three stop buttons 51, 52, 53 corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is arranged below each rotary reel 40. ing. Although not shown in the drawings, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects movement by pressing the button is provided on the inside of the casing of each stop button 51, 52, 53, and the button press is detected. In addition, the detection signal is output to the control device 20 as an operation signal.

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. That is, the right reel 41 can be stopped by operating the right stop button 51, the middle reel 42 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 52, and the left reel 43 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 53. Can do.
The slot machine 10 does not stop the rotating reel 40 during rotation during a predetermined stop limit period or invalid setting period even if the stop switch 50 is operated. It will be described later.

(Output stage)
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the controller 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel unit 60
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Effect display device 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 66 and speaker 69)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above.
(Reel unit 60)
Although not shown, the reel unit 60 includes three motors M1, M2, and M3 (see FIG. 2) fixed or supported on a frame, a left reel 41 fixed on the output shaft of each motor, and an intermediate reel 42. The three reels 40 of the right reel 43 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the left reel 41 is attached to the motor M1, the middle reel 42 is attached to the motor M2, and the left reel 43 is attached to the motor M3.

Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotating drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.
(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is a payout device provided inside the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game.
(Production display device 66)
The effect display device 66 performs various effects such as notifying of winnings and the like under the control of the effect control device 22. Specifically, the effect display device 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.

The image display unit 67 is a window provided on the side of the rotary reel 40, and is used to display a winning notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, a rotation reel dedicated to the effect may be provided, and the effect may be displayed by the design of the reel, characters, or the like.
The lamp 68 and the speaker 69 are used for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter and generating a winning sound.
(Game control device 21)
Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.

The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (7).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Reel control means 120
(5) Stop restriction means 130
(6) Hopper control means 140
(7) Winning determination means 150
The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (7), and may include other means.

(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 30 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven, The rotating reels 40 start to rotate.
Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, all the rotations of the three rotary reels 40 are stopped. At this time, when a preset symbol 61 is stopped on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out a medal.

Winning is accompanied by paying out game medals by winning a prize, and there is no small medal winning that gives the player a profit, special winning that gives the player even more profit than the small role winning, and there is no paying out the game medal However, it is equipped with a “replay” that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.
Further, when the lottery result is won for any combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special win, a special win flag is established, and the combination of the stop symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is determined in advance when the special win flag is established. It is formed so that the player can win a special game advantageous to the player under the condition that it matches the symbol 61 (for example, three “7” s on the winning line).

On the other hand, if a special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Is set to Note that the winning flag of the small role is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning flag is not awarded in the game in which the winning flag is established.
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbol 61 can be aligned on the winning line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotational speed of the rotary reel 40 is constant. It is. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after 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. When the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the retractable symbols 61 on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols 61 from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is stopped. Delaying the time, the rotating reel 40 pulls the winning symbol 61 on the winning line and stops. On the other hand, when the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four retractable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be drawn on the winning active line and stopped.

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for 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) Specified introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific games (regular bonus game, RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (Jack game, hereinafter referred to as JAC game)
Note that the RB game may be played during the BB game, or may be played alone even when the BB game is not being played. The 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, 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, it is started by inserting a maximum of three medals as in a normal game. In this way, the medals are 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.
After the RB game is over, the same lottery and control as in the normal game as described above are performed. The BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

(Specific game control means 100)
The specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is won when a predetermined symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12 is performed. is there. In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed 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 it is a 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
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).

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

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

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control means 120 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on an effective operation signal of the start switch 30, and the winning lottery while recognizing the current position of the symbol based on a detection signal of a reel rotation detection sensor (not shown). The stop of the rotary reel 40 is controlled based on the lottery result of the means 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, the reel control means 120 satisfies predetermined game start conditions such as when the insertion switch 15 detects a inserted medal, when the credit is “1” or more, and when the hopper unit 65 is not paying out a medal. If so, a start signal based on the operation signal of the start switch 30 (a signal for starting driving the motors M1, M2, M3 of the reel unit 60) is output, and all the rotating reels 40 are started to rotate.

  In addition, when the game execution restriction unit 130 described later cancels the invalidation of the stop operation, the reel control unit 120 outputs an operation signal of the stop switch 50 when any one of the stop switches 50 is operated. Based on this, a stop signal (a signal for stopping driving of the motors M1, M2, M3) is output, and the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is individually stopped. When stopping the rotating reel 40, if the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is lost, the kicking control is performed so that the stop symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are not aligned in any winning manner, and the lottery result is In the case of winning a predetermined winning combination, kicking and pulling-in control is performed so that the stop symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are in a winning manner related to the winning as much as possible. These controls are performed by delaying the time until the rotating reel 40 stops by shifting the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 and outputting the stop signal.

If the stop restriction means 130 described below does not cancel the invalidation of the stop operation, even if any stop switch 50 is operated, the operation signal reaches the reel control means 120 as a valid operation signal. Therefore, the stop signal is not output and the rotating reel 40 does not stop.
(Stop limit means 130)
The stop restriction means 130 is for preventing the next game from being performed by disabling (not enabling) the stop operation of the stop switch 50 during a predetermined stop restriction period after the previous game is over. .

Here, the “stop limit period” is a period in which the start of the next game is reserved even after one game is completed. Specifically, the rotary reel 40 starts rotating (motors M1, M2, M2). From the time when all of the rotating reels 40 are in steady rotation during the time (acceleration time) from when M3 starts driving) until all of the rotating reels 40 are in steady rotation (in an unaccelerated state), 4.1. This is the time added to the elapsed time.
It should be noted that the time from when all of the rotating reels 40 are in steady rotation until 4.1 seconds elapses is the so-called “wait time”, and a large number of medals are inserted within a certain period of time. It is defined by laws and regulations to limit the amount of time a game can be played. During this wait time, the operation of the start switch 30 can be invalidated. However, in this embodiment, the game ends before 4.1 seconds, and then the next game starts. When the start switch 30 is operated, the operation is recognized as an effective operation, and the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate. However, the operation of the stop switch 50 is not validated until 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the previous steady rotation and all the reels 40 have reached regular rotation in this game.

Whether or not the rotating reel 40 has been rotated in a steady state can be set in advance as a certain acceleration time according to the specification of the drive motor for rotating the rotating reel 40 as the acceleration time. Alternatively, the reel rotation detection sensor (not shown) may be confirmed by measuring a time interval for detecting a start index (not shown) provided on the rotary reel 40.
The stop limiting means 130 has the following means (1) to (4) as shown in FIG.
(1) Limiting period measuring means 131
(2) Invalid period measuring means 132
(3) Press determination unit 133
(4) Stop operation invalid means 134
Note that the stop restricting means 130 may include means other than those described above.

(Limited period measuring means 131)
The limit period measuring means 131 adds the wait time (4.1 seconds) to the stop limit period of the stop limit period for limiting the stop operation of the next game (acceleration time until the rotating reel 40 reaches steady rotation). A time measuring means for measuring time), and although not particularly shown, a counter for measuring the time by counting the number of pulses transmitted from the pulse transmitter and a signal for outputting a time-up signal at the end of a predetermined time count It has an output means.
The limited period measuring means 131 is provided with a plurality of timers. When one timer 1 receives an operation signal of the start switch 30 during time counting, the other timer 2 counts the time. It is supposed to start.

Hereinafter, the operation of the limited period measuring means 131 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the switch operation and the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40. In the figure, “Start 1” and “Start 2” indicate that the motor starts driving by operating the start switch 30. This means that timer 1 and timer 2 have started time counting. The “stop operation” means that the drive of the motor is stopped by pressing the stop switch 50 (any one of the stop buttons 51, 52, and 53). It should be noted that the stop operation of “Start 1” is that of the rotary reel 40 that is finally stopped.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the limited period measuring means 131 is triggered by, for example, the timer 1 starting time counting when the rotation of the rotary reel 40 (that is, driving of the motor) is started. When the acceleration time elapses, a steady rotation signal is output as the first time-up signal. When the steady rotation signal is output, on the condition that at least 4.1 seconds have passed since the previous steady rotation signal (a restriction release signal or a set time passage signal described later is output), The operation of the stop switch 50 in the game is validated. After the time count starts, the stop switch 30 for the next game is not operated (including the case where the stop button is not operated in the game), and the stop time limit T1 (acceleration time is set to 4.1 seconds). When the added time) elapses, at that time, a limit release signal is output as a second time-up signal, and the count is cleared.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the game ends before the lapse of T1 and the start switch 30 for the next game is operated, the timer 1 is counting the time, Timer 2 starts time counting. Then, the limit period measuring means 131 outputs a steady rotation signal when the acceleration time has elapsed according to the count of the timer 2, and outputs a limit release signal when T1 has elapsed. Thereafter, although not shown, when the timer 1 counts and T1 has elapsed, a restriction release signal is output. If the start switch 30 is operated while the timer 2 is counting, the timer 1 starts counting again.
Then, when the time limit of the stop limit time T1 of the timer 1 ends (count clear), the stop limit period of the game related to the start 1 ends, and when the time count of the stop limit time T1 of the timer 2 ends, the game related to the start 2 stops. The time limit ends.

  The steady rotation signal and the limit release signal are output to the stop operation invalidating means 134 described later. Then, the stop operation of the game is validated by the output of the steady rotation signal, and the stop operation of the next game is validated by the restriction release signal. However, as shown in FIG. 8B, even after the restriction of the previous game is released, the stop operation is not validated unless the steady rotation signal is output for the game (start 2). In this case, after the start, the stop operation becomes invalid for the acceleration time. Conversely, as shown in FIG. 8C, even if the steady rotation signal is output for the game (start 2), the stop operation is not validated if the restriction on the previous game is not released. In this case, after the start, the stop operation becomes invalid for a time t1 longer than the acceleration time.

When the steady rotation signal and the limit release signal are output, the limit period measuring unit 131 establishes a predetermined signal output flag. The signal output flag is established for each timer that has performed counting, and is reset when the next time count starts (at the start).
For example, the steady rotation signal output flag 1 and the limit release signal output flag 1 are established when the timer 1 acceleration time and stop limit time count ends, and the timer 2 acceleration time and stop limit time count ends. The rotation signal output flag 2 and the restriction release signal output flag 2 are established. The steady rotation signal output flag 1 and the limit release signal output flag 1 are reset when the timer 1 starts the time count, and the steady rotation signal output flag 2 and the limit release signal output flag 2 are reset when the timer 2 starts the time count.

By forming as described above, the stop operation invalidating means 134, which will be described later, can determine whether or not a steady rotation signal or a limit release signal is output in the previous game.
(Invalid period measuring means 132)
The invalid period measuring means 132 is a time measuring means for measuring a predetermined invalid setting time when any one of the stop switches 50 is operated during the stop limit period (during counting of T1). Is the same as the limit period measuring means 131.
Here, the “invalid set time” is a period for invalidating the stop operation of the stop switch 50, and the stop limit period is a time constituting an invalid set period set separately. Specifically, the invalid period measuring means 132 can measure the following two times.

(1) Invalid setting time before restriction release (2) Invalid setting time after restriction release
(1) Invalid setting time before restriction release Invalid setting time before restriction release is when the current game is finished before the stop time limit T1 elapses and the next game is started before T1 elapses, ie before the restriction is released. It is an invalid setting time for invalidating the stop operation after the restriction release in the next game when the stop operation is performed before the restriction release in the next game.
There are the following two setting methods for the invalid setting time before the restriction release.

(A) A time obtained by adding a predetermined additional time (for example, 1 second) to the stop limit time T1.
(B) A predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the reception of the operation signal of any stop button in the next game.
The case (A) will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and 10 are time charts showing the switch operation and the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40, as in FIG. In FIG. 9, the stop operation of “Start 2” is for the rotary reel 40 that is first stopped.
The invalid period measuring unit 132 starts time counting when the rotation of the rotating reel 40 (start 1) is started, and the next game is not started during the time limit of the stop limit time T1 (see FIG. 8A). Alternatively, if no stop switch 50 has been operated (see FIGS. 8B and 8C), the count is reset upon completion of the time limit of the stop limit time T1. That is, the time count is terminated simultaneously with the limited period measuring means 131. On the other hand, if a stop operation is performed in the next game during the time count of T1, the count continues even after the time count of T1 ends, and is counted by the end of the time count of time T2 set as the invalid setting time before the restriction release To reset.

Alternatively, when the stop operation in the next game is not performed during the time limit of the stop limit time T1, the invalid period measuring means 132 does not perform the time count, and when the stop operation in the next game is performed, the stop limit The count may be started after the time count of time T1 is finished, and the count may be reset when the time count of T2-T1 (α in FIG. 9A) is finished.
In any of the above cases, the stop operation is invalidated for a time t2 from the start of the next game (start 2) until the time count of the invalid setting time T2 before the restriction is ended.
The case (B) will be described with reference to FIG. The invalid period measuring unit 132 does not count the time when the next game is not started during the limited period, or when no stop switch 50 is operated, although the next game is started. On the other hand, when any one of the stop switches 50 in the next game is operated during the limited period, the invalid period measuring unit 132 starts time counting from that point. Then, the count is reset when the time count ends at the time T2 ′ set as the invalid setting time before the restriction release.

If the time count of the stop limit time T1 has not ended at the end of the time count of the pre-restriction invalid setting time T2 ′, the stop operation is disabled until the time count of the stop limit time T1 ends. Therefore, in the case of (B), the stop operation is invalidated for a time t2 ′ from the start of the next game (start 2) until the time count of the invalid setting time T2 ′ before the restriction is ended. The stop operation is invalid from the start of the game until the time count of T1 ends.
(2) Invalid setting time after restriction release Invalid setting time after restriction release is the time before the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 in the current game or before the acceleration time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 of the current game. Invalid in order to invalidate the stop operation after releasing the restriction of the previous game during the acceleration period of the rotating reel 40 of this game (before the steady rotation signal is output) and when the restriction of the previous game is released It is a set time.

As for the invalid setting time after the restriction release, there are the following two setting methods, similar to the invalid setting time before the restriction release.
(A) A time obtained by adding a predetermined additional time (for example, 1 second) to the acceleration time.
(B) A predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the reception of the operation signal of any stop button.
The case (A) will be described with reference to FIG. The invalid period measuring means 132 does not count the time when the stop operation is not performed during the acceleration period, and when the stop operation is performed during the acceleration period, after the time count of the acceleration time ends (the steady rotation signal) Count is started), and the count is reset when the time count ends at the time T3 set as the invalid setting time after the restriction is released.

In the case of (A), the stop operation is invalidated for a time t3 from the start of the game until the time count of the invalid setting time T3 after the restriction is released.
The case (B) will be described with reference to FIG. The invalid period measuring means 132 does not perform time counting when any stop switch 50 is not operated during the acceleration period. On the other hand, when any one of the stop switches 50 is operated during the acceleration period, the invalid period measuring means 132 starts time counting from that point. Then, the count is reset when the time count ends at the time T3 ′ set as the invalid setting time after the restriction is released.

By setting the invalid setting time T3 ′ after the restriction release to a time equivalent to the acceleration time, the time count of the invalid setting time T3 ′ after the restriction release does not end before the acceleration time elapses. In the case of (B), the stop operation is invalidated for a time t3 ′ from the start of the game until the time count of the invalid setting time T3 ′ after the restriction is released.
The invalid period measuring means 132 outputs a set time elapsed signal as a time-up signal when the time count of the invalid set time is finished. The set time elapsed signal is output to a stop operation invalidating means 134 described later, and the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled by the set time elapsed signal.

Similarly to the limited period measuring unit 131, the invalid period measuring unit 132 establishes a set time elapsed signal output flag when a set time elapsed signal is output. The set time elapsed signal output flag is reset at the start of time counting for the next invalid set time. As a result, the stop operation invalidating means 134 can determine whether or not a set time elapsed signal is output in the game.
Further, in the present embodiment, when one stop button is pressed and the invalid period measuring unit 132 is activated, when the same stop button is pressed again, the limit period measuring unit 131 is in a steady state. On the condition that the rotation signal or the restriction release signal is output, the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled by the operation of the stop operation invalidating means 134. In this case, the invalid period measuring unit 132 stops the time count even when the time count is in the middle, and resets the count without outputting the set time elapsed signal.

That is, the invalid setting period ends in principle when the invalid period measuring unit 132 ends the time count of the invalid setting time T2 before the restriction release or the invalid setting time T3 after the restriction release. It is also ended by the operation of 134.
(Pressing determination means 133)
The pressing determination unit 133 is for determining the operation of the stop switch 50 during the limit period and the invalid setting period (that is, during the time measurement by the limit period measuring unit 131 and the invalid period measuring unit 132).
Specifically, when the stop button 51, 52, 53 is pressed and the operation signal is received, the press determination unit 133 stores which stop button the stop operation is for. For example, a stop flag provided corresponding to each stop button is established. Then, based on this stored information, the stop operation invalidating means 134 performs a stop operation invalidation process, and performs a process of canceling the invalidation of the stop operation in a predetermined case.

(Stop operation invalid means 134)
The stop operation invalidating means 134 is for performing processing for invalidating the stop operation of the stop switch 50 based on the time measurement of the limit period measuring means 131 and the invalid period measuring means 132 and the determination of the pressing determination means 133. is there.
Here, “invalidate the stop operation” means that, in this embodiment, even if an operation signal of each stop button 51, 52, 53 is received, the operation signal does not go to the reel control means 120. Is to do. Specifically, a predetermined signal blocking means (not shown) is provided in the electrical connection path connecting the detection sensors of the stop buttons 51, 52 and 53 and the reel control means 120, and this signal blocking means is activated. In this case, the sensor detection signal is not communicated to the reel control means 120, and the sensor detection signal is communicated to the reel control means 120 when the signal blocking means is inactive. The signal cutoff means may be a logic circuit means or a switch means provided in the electric circuit, or may be one in which such a program is incorporated in the control device 20.

The stop operation invalidating means 134, as a rule, operates the signal blocking means until the rotation reel 40 starts rotating in the next game after the rotation of each rotation reel 40 is stopped, and the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 The operation signal is prevented from reaching the reel control means 120. As a matter of course, the stop button does not work while the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. In other cases, the signal shut-off means is activated for the following periods, and the stop operation is invalidated.
1. If the current game is started after the previous game limit period ends, the rotation period of the current game from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 to the end of the acceleration period (elapse of acceleration time, output of steady rotation signal) (See Start 1 in Fig. 8 (B))
2. If the current game started before the end of the previous game limit period and the previous limit period ended before the end of the current game acceleration period, From the start of rotation to the end of the acceleration period (see start 2 in FIG. 8B)
3. If the current game started before the end of the previous game limit period and the previous limit period does not end before the end of the current game acceleration period, From the start of rotation until the end of the previous game restriction period (see t2 in FIG. 8C)
4. If the current game starts before the end of the previous game limit period and any of the stop buttons is operated before the end of the previous game limit period, the spinning reel 40 of the current game From the start of rotation until the end of the invalid setting period (the set time elapse signal is output) (see t2 and t2 ′ in FIG. 9)
5. If the current game starts after the previous game limit period ends, or the current game starts after the previous game limit period ends, and the previous limit period ends before the current game acceleration period ends If any stop button is operated before the end of the acceleration period of the current game (except during the limit period of the previous game), it is disabled from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 of the current game. Until the period ends (see t3 and t3 ′ in FIG. 10)
When the acceleration period, the limit period, or the invalid setting period of the rotating reel 40 ends, the signal blocking means is deactivated, and the operation signal of each stop button 51, 52, 53 is output to the reel control means 120. To be. This cancels the invalidation of the stop operation.

Furthermore, in the case of 4. and 5. above, if the same stop button that was pressed during the limit period or acceleration period is pressed again after the end of the limit period or acceleration period, If the time limit T1 or the acceleration time has elapsed, the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled even if the invalid setting time (the invalid setting time T2 before the restriction is released, and the invalid setting time T3 after the restriction is released). The signal blocking means is deactivated so that the operation signal of the stop button pressed again and the other stop buttons operated thereafter is output to the reel control means 120.
Specifically, for the periods α and β in FIG. 9 or the periods γ and δ in FIG. 10, the stop operation is invalidated even during the invalid setting period only when the same stop button is pressed again. Is released. In this case, the stop operation invalidating unit 134 outputs a predetermined invalid setting period end signal, thereby forcibly terminating the operation of the invalid period measuring unit 132 (stops the time count and resets the count).

Thus, even if the stop operation is mistakenly performed during the stop limit period, the rotary reel 40 to be stopped first does not stop but the rotary reel 40 that has been stopped next stops. Can prevent the inconvenience.
For example, if the first stop button (for example, the stop button 51) is pressed immediately before the stop limit time elapses, and the second stop button (for example, the stop button 52) is pressed after the stop limit time has elapsed, the first The rotating reel 40 (the left reel 41 in the above example) related to the stopping operation is not stopped, and the rotating reel 40 (the middle reel 42 in the above example) related to the second stopping operation is not stopped. In such a case, if the player restarts the stop operation from the beginning, it is possible to stop the rotary reel 40 that the player wanted to stop first.

If the first stop button (for example, the stop button 51) is pressed immediately before the stop limit time elapses, if the stop button is pressed again after the stop limit time elapses, the invalid setting time has not elapsed. However, the rotating reel 40 (the left reel 41 in the above example) related to the stop operation again stops. That is, it is not necessary to wait for the end of the invalid setting period in order to stop the left reel 41.
(Other examples of stop restriction means 130)
By the way, in the above embodiment, the acceleration time of the rotating reel 40 is set in advance, and the limit period measuring means 131 measures the stop limit time including the acceleration time of the rotating reel 40. It is also possible to provide a steady rotation determination means for determining whether or not the rotating reel 40 has reached a steady rotation, and to determine the steady rotation based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor instead of the passage of time. For example, the steady rotation determination means can be configured to monitor the detection signal of the rotation detection sensor and output a steady rotation signal when the detection interval becomes constant.

When formed in this way, the stop limiting means 130 is formed as follows.
First, the limited period measuring means 131 starts time counting with the steady rotation of the rotating reel 40 (steady rotation signal output), and measures 4.1 seconds. That is, the stop limit time is synonymous with the wait time.
Further, the pressing determination means 133 is used during the limit period, the invalid setting period, and the acceleration period (that is, during the time measurement by the limit period measuring means 131 and the invalid period measuring means 132 and from the start of reel rotation until the steady rotation signal is output. The operation of the stop switch 50 is determined at (between).
Then, the stop operation invalidating means 134 is a process for invalidating the stop operation of the stop switch 50 based on the time measurement of the limited period measuring means 131 and the invalid period measuring means 132 and the determination of the pressing determination means 133 and the steady rotation determining means. I do. Specifically, in principle, from the stop of the rotation of each rotary reel 40 to the end of the acceleration period of the rotary reel 40 of the next game, the signal blocking means is operated, and the operation signals of the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 are reels. The control means 120 is not reached. The subsequent processing is the same as 3.4.5. In the description of the stop operation invalidating means 134 described above. Further, the same handling can be performed when the same stop button is operated again.

(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 65 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 150 and the operation signal of the settlement switch 17.
(Winning determination means 150)
The winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the winning symbol of the three rotating reels 40 can be stopped in the winning manner by operating the stop switch 50 when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. If it is possible to stop in the winning mode, the winning is determined. When the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a game medal payout signal is output to the hopper unit 65, and in the case of a special prize such as a bonus game prize, the special game control means 80 starts a special game. Is for.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described based on the flow of FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 is turned on. If the start switch 30 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 100. On the other hand, if the start switch 30 is turned on, 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 103.

In step 103, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. When the rotation of the rotary reel 40 starts, the limited period measuring means 131 starts counting the game execution limited period. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, stop operation invalidity determination processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 has been operated, and here, whether or not a stop signal of any stop button has been output to the reel control means 120. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 105. When the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, a rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 is not performed, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not a winning has been won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 109.

In step 109, a medal corresponding to the winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 108 that no winning has been made, step 109 is skipped, and the game ends.
The lottery process in step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by random number extraction means 112 from random numbers generated by random number generation means 111 of winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the determination unit 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the determination unit 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 113 the extracted random number is included in, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, a predetermined symbol kick-in and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the lottery process ends.
The rotation stop process of the rotary reel 40 in step 106 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not 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. Then, after operating the stop switch 50, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.
If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303.
If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.
In step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
Here, the stop processing of the rotary reel 40 has been described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop control may be used. Furthermore, for example, a method of so-called table stop control in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing of pressing the stop switch 50 may be used. 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 stop operation invalidity determination process in step 104 in FIG. 3 will be described based on the flow in FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 shows the stop operation invalidity determination process during the invalid setting period before restriction release (T2 in FIG. 9), and FIG. 7 shows the stop operation invalidity determination during the invalid setting period after restriction release (T3 in FIG. 10). Each process is shown.

First, in step 400 of FIG. 6, whether or not the stop restriction period has ended (that is, whether or not a restriction release signal is output from the restriction period measuring means 131, specifically, a restriction release signal output flag is established. Whether or not) is determined. If the stop limit period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, it is determined whether any stop button X has been pressed. If the stop button X is not pressed, the process returns to step 400. On the other hand, if any one of the stop buttons X is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 402. If the invalid setting time has been set to a predetermined time from the stop operation, the timer of the invalid period measuring means 132 starts when the answer is Yes in this step. If the invalid setting time is set up to a predetermined time after the stop limit time has elapsed, in this step, if Yes, the time count after the stop limit time has elapsed is performed.

In step 402, the stop operation by the stop button X is invalid. This is because the operation signal for each of the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 does not reach the reel control means 120 because the stop operation invalidating means 134 operates the signal blocking means during the stop limit period. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, it is determined whether or not the stop button X is pressed again. If the same button X is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether or not the stop limit period has expired. If the stop limit period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 405.

If the stop button X is not pressed again in step 403, the process skips step 404 and proceeds to step 405.
In step 405, whether or not the invalid setting period has ended (that is, whether or not a setting time elapsed signal has been output from the invalid period measuring means 132, specifically, whether or not a setting time elapsed signal output flag has been established. ) Is judged. If the invalid setting period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 406.
In step 406, it is determined whether or not a stop button other than the stop button X has been pressed. If no other stop button is pressed, the process returns to step 403. On the other hand, if another stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step 407.

In step 407, the stop operation by the other stop button is invalidated. Then, the process returns to step 403.
If the stop limit period has expired in step 404, the process proceeds to step 408.
In step 408, the invalid setting period is forcibly terminated. That is, the invalid period measuring means 132 stops the time count and resets the count. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 409.
If the invalid setting period has ended in step 405, the process also proceeds to step 409.

In step 409, the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled. That is, the stop operation invalidating means 134 deactivates the signal blocking means, and a stop button operation detection signal is output to the reel control means 120. The stop operation invalidating means 134 returns the signal blocking means to the operating state after the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Then, the stop operation invalidity determination process ends.
Incidentally, when the process proceeds to step 409 in the flow of steps 403, 404, and 408, the operation detection signal of the stop button X that has been pressed again is output to the reel control means 120, so that the operation of the stop button X is validated. As a result, the determination at step 105 in FIG. 3 (stop switch ON) is made (that is, the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop button X that has been pressed again can be stopped).

In step 400 of FIG. 6, if the stop limit period has ended, the process proceeds to step 420 of FIG.
In step 420, it is determined whether or not the acceleration period of the rotating reel 40 has ended (that is, whether or not a steady rotation signal is output, specifically, whether or not a steady rotation signal output flag is satisfied). . If the acceleration period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 421.
In step 421, it is determined whether any stop button X has been pressed. If the stop button X is not pressed, the process returns to step 420. On the other hand, if any one of the stop buttons X is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 422.

In step 422, the stop operation by the stop button X is invalid. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 423.
In step 423, it is determined whether or not the stop button X pressed in step 421 has been pressed again. If the same button X is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 424.
In step 424, it is determined whether the acceleration period has ended. If the acceleration period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 425.
In step 423, if the pressed stop button X is not pressed again, the process skips step 424 and proceeds to step 425.

In step 425, it is determined whether the invalid setting period has ended. For example, it is determined whether the time t3 has elapsed in the example of FIG. 10A or whether the time t3 ′ has elapsed in the example of FIG. 10B. If the invalid setting period has not ended, the process proceeds to the next step 426.
In step 426, it is determined whether or not a stop button other than the stop button X has been pressed. If no other stop button is pressed, the process returns to step 423. On the other hand, if another stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step 427.
In step 427, the stop operation by the other stop button is invalidated. Then, the process returns to step 423.

If the acceleration period has ended in step 424, the process proceeds to step 428.
In step 428, the invalid setting period is forcibly terminated. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 429.
If the acceleration period has ended in step 420, and if the invalid setting period has ended in step 425, the process proceeds to step 429.
In step 429, the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled. Then, the stop operation invalidity determination process ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when the stop button is pressed during the stop limit period in which the stop operation is not validated, other stop operations are also invalidated for a certain period thereafter. As a result, if a player performing a stop operation at a certain rhythm performs the first stop operation at a timing slightly earlier than the end of the stop limit period, the rotary reel 40 to be stopped first does not stop. Thus, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the rotary reel 40 related to the next stop operation is stopped first and the eye cannot be pushed well.
On the other hand, even if the stop button is pressed during the stop limit period, if the same stop button is pressed again after the stop limit period ends, the subsequent stop operation including that operation is also enabled, so the invalid setting time has elapsed. It is possible to secure a quick game without having to wait.

(Preferable use example of this embodiment)
By the way, the present embodiment is particularly effective when the slot machine 10 is provided with a so-called push order-assisted AT (assist time) game as a game form. Here, the AT game is a game that is set such that a profit (for example, the number of paid-out medals) that a player can give is larger than that of a normal game, and is a game other than a special game (BB, RB). It is one mode of “game”.
Specifically, the AT game is set so that when a specific winning combination is won, if the stop switch 50 is stopped according to a predetermined recommended stopping operation order, the specific winning combination is surely won. It is the game period that is being played. An AT game, for example, when a predetermined AT game transition symbol can be stopped in a predetermined mode, or a lottery for whether or not to shift to an AT game is won. Be started.

The recommended stop operation order is from among the permutations of the operation order of the three stop buttons 51, 52, 53 (6 types: left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right middle left, right left middle) For example, it is determined by lottery for each winning combination. The notification of the recommended stop operation order is performed by, for example, displaying the order of stop buttons to be stopped on the image display unit 67, such as “middle / left / right”, or inside each stop button 51, 52, 53. This can be done by providing a light emitter and turning on the light emitter of the button to be stopped.
During normal games, the notification of the recommended stop operation order is not performed, so the possibility that a specific winning combination wins is low. However, when an AT game is started, at the time of winning a specific winning combination The recommended stop operation order is notified. If a stop operation is performed in accordance with the notification, a specific winning combination can always be won, so that more medals can be obtained in the AT game period than in the normal game.

Here, for example, in a normal slot machine, if the first stop button is pressed immediately before the wait time elapses and the second stop button is pressed after the wait time elapses, the first stop The rotary reel 40 related to the operation does not stop, and the rotary reel 40 that has been stopped for the second time stops. This makes it impossible to stop the rotating reel 40 in the correct order, and as a result, missed winnings are missed.
In this regard, according to the present embodiment, even when a stop operation similar to that described above is performed, the rotary reel 40 related to the first stop operation does not stop, and the rotary reel 40 that has been subjected to the second stop operation also includes Does not stop (if the switch is operated quickly, the third reel 40 that has been operated to stop may not stop). If the rotating reel 40 does not stop in the first stop operation, the second stop button may be pressed with momentum, but the second stopped reel 40 does not stop. Will be warned that the first stop operation will not work, making it easier to stop the third stop operation. Here, if the stop button related to the first stop operation is pressed again, the rotary reel 40 can be stopped in the order in accordance with the assist.

As described above, the present embodiment is sufficiently useful because it can prevent the rotating reel 40 from stopping in an order not intended by the player even in a normal game in which the pushing order is not set. In the case of an AT game with push order assist, the effect can be further exhibited.
In the above-described embodiment, even during the wait time (4.1 seconds from the steady rotation of the rotating reel 40), other start conditions (for example, the completion of the payout of the winning medal in the previous game, the medal insertion, the operation of the bet switch 16) However, according to the present invention, the operation of the start switch 30 is disabled during the wait time (the rotating reel 40 does not rotate). ) Even if it is formed as described above. That is, when any stop button is pressed during the acceleration period after the start switch 30 is operated and until the rotating reel 40 reaches a steady rotation, the same button is operated after the acceleration period ends. Except for the case, the reel stop in an unintended stop order can be prevented by invalidating the operation of the other stop buttons within a predetermined invalid setting time (see FIG. 10).

  By the way, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine includes a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, Symbol variation stopping means having a plurality of stop operation sections for individually stopping symbol variation of the plurality of symbol display means, winning lottery means 110 for performing a lottery of winning determination as to whether or not winning, the winning lottery means 110 lottery results and game control means 21 for controlling a game based on the operation of the symbol variation start means and the symbol variation stop means, the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, The symbol determination means 150 for treating the symbol related to winning of the symbol display means as a winning when the symbol can be stopped in a predetermined mode by the operation of the stop operation unit, the symbol table A first predetermined time T1 that is determined in advance on the condition that the means starts to change is measured, and the next game is started when the game ends and the next game starts before the first predetermined time T1 elapses. Time measuring means 131, 132 for measuring a predetermined second predetermined time T2 on the condition that any one of the stop operating portions has been operated before the first predetermined time T1 has elapsed, If the next game is started before the lapse of the predetermined time T1, and any one of the stop operation units is operated before the first predetermined time T1 has elapsed in the next game, In the next game started before the elapse of the first predetermined time T1, one stop operation is performed before the elapse of the first predetermined time T1. Part is operated and said first When a stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the elapse of the predetermined time T1 and before the second predetermined time T2, the operation of the one stop operation unit is performed. It can be controlled by a game machine program for functioning as a game machine program for functioning as a stop operation invalidating means 134 for invalidating the operation of the other stop operation unit. .

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 game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process among operation | movement of a slot machine. 6 is a flowchart showing reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows stop operation invalid determination processing among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows stop operation invalid determination processing among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is a time chart showing the rotational speed of the rotating reel. It is a time chart showing the rotational speed of the rotating reel. It is a time chart showing the rotational speed of the rotating reel.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
65 Hopper unit 66 Production display device
70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means
90 Specified game control means 100 Specified game control means
110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means
112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning judgment table
114 Judging means 120 Reel control means
130 Game execution limiting means 131 Limiting period measuring means
132 Invalid period measuring means 133 Pressing judgment means
134 Stop operation invalid means
140 Hopper control means 150 Winning judgment means T1 Stop time limit (first predetermined time)
T2 Invalid setting time before limit release (second predetermined time)
T3 Invalid setting time after restriction release (third predetermined time)

Claims (10)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch composed of a plurality of stop operation units for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
At least a control device for controlling a game based on an operation signal from the start switch and the stop switch, as well as performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win.
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination and the symbols related to the winning of the plurality of rotating reels can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of each stop operation unit In the gaming machine that
The controller is
When a predetermined first predetermined time is measured on the condition that the rotation of the rotating reel starts, and when the game is finished and the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses, the next game A time measuring means for measuring a second predetermined time predetermined on the condition that any one of the stop operation units has been operated before the elapse of the first predetermined time;
If the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses and any one of the stop operation units is operated before the first predetermined time elapses in the next game, At least stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the operation so that the rotating reel does not stop by the operation,
The stop operation invalidating means is configured such that, in the next game started before the first predetermined time elapses, one stop operation unit is operated before the first predetermined time elapses and the first predetermined time elapses. And when the stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the elapse of the second predetermined time, the operation of the one stop operation unit is invalidated. A gaming machine, wherein operation of the other stop operation unit is also invalidated.   In the next game started before the lapse of the first predetermined time, the stop operation invalidating unit operates one stop operation part before the lapse of the first predetermined time, and the first predetermined time If the one stop operation unit is operated again after the elapse of time, the invalidation of the one stop operation unit and the other stop operation unit is canceled even before the second predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   In the next game started before the lapse of the first predetermined time, the time measuring means starts from the time when any one of the stop operation units is operated before the lapse of the first predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a predetermined time is measured.   In the next game started before the lapse of the first predetermined time, the time measuring means, when any stop operation unit is operated before the lapse of the first predetermined time, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a time obtained by adding a predetermined additional time to the predetermined time can be measured as the second predetermined time.   The first predetermined time is set to limit the time from the start of the previous game to the start of the next game to the acceleration time until the rotating reel that has started rotating reaches a certain rotation speed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a gaming execution time limit is added. The time measuring means can measure a predetermined third predetermined time on the condition that any one of the stop operation units is operated before the acceleration time has elapsed,
The stop operation invalidation means that the current game starts when the current game is started after elapse of the first predetermined time for the previous game or before the elapse of the first predetermined time for the previous game. In the case where the first predetermined time has elapsed before the acceleration time of the rotating reel in this game has elapsed,
One stop operation unit is operated before the acceleration time has elapsed in the current game (except before the first predetermined time in the previous game), and after the acceleration time has elapsed, If another stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated before the elapse of a predetermined time, the operation of the one stop operation unit is invalidated and the other stop operation unit is operated. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is invalidated.   The stop operation invalidating unit is configured to operate the third predetermined time when one stop operation unit is operated before the acceleration time elapses and the one stop operation unit is operated again after the acceleration time elapses. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the invalid state of the one stop operation unit and the other stop operation unit is canceled even before the elapse of time. A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch composed of a plurality of stop operation units for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
At least a control device for controlling a game based on an operation signal from the start switch and the stop switch, as well as performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win.
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination and the symbols related to the winning of the plurality of rotating reels can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of each stop operation unit In the gaming machine that
The controller is
A time measuring means for measuring a predetermined invalid setting time on the condition that any one of the stop operation sections is operated during an acceleration period until the rotating reel that has started rotating reaches a certain rotation speed; ,
When any one of the stop operation units is operated during the acceleration period, at least stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the operation so that the rotating reel does not stop by the operation,
The stop operation invalidating means is configured such that one stop operation unit is operated during the acceleration period, and another stop other than the one stop operation unit is performed after the end of the acceleration period and before the invalid setting time elapses. When the operation unit is operated, the operation of the one stop operation unit is invalidated and the operation of the other stop operation unit is also invalidated. A game machine
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
A symbol variation stopping means having a plurality of stop operating sections for individually stopping symbol variations of the plurality of symbol display means;
Winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether to win or not,
The lottery result of the winning lottery means and the symbol variation starting means,
Game control means for controlling a game based on the operation of the symbol variation stop means,
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbols related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of the stop operation unit Prize determination means for handling as a prize,
When a predetermined first predetermined time is measured on the condition that the symbol display means starts to fluctuate, and the next game is started and the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses, A time measuring means for measuring a predetermined second predetermined time on condition that any one of the stop operating portions is operated before the first predetermined time elapses in the game;
If the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses and any one of the stop operation units is operated before the first predetermined time elapses in the next game, The operation is invalidated so that the symbol variation of the symbol variation means is not stopped by the operation, and one stop operation is performed before the first predetermined time has elapsed in the next game started before the first predetermined time has elapsed. When a stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time has elapsed and before the second predetermined time has elapsed, A game machine program for functioning as stop operation invalidating means for invalidating operation of the other stop operation unit and invalidating operation of the other stop operation unit. A game machine
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means;
A symbol variation stopping means having a plurality of stop operating sections for individually stopping symbol variations of the plurality of symbol display means;
Winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether to win or not,
The lottery result of the winning lottery means and the symbol variation starting means,
Game control means for controlling a game based on the operation of the symbol variation stop means,
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbols related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of the stop operation unit Prize determination means for handling as a prize,
When a predetermined first predetermined time is measured on the condition that the symbol display means starts to fluctuate, and the next game is started and the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses, A time measuring means for measuring a predetermined second predetermined time on condition that any one of the stop operating portions is operated before the first predetermined time elapses in the game;
If the next game is started before the first predetermined time elapses and any one of the stop operation units is operated before the first predetermined time elapses in the next game, The operation is invalidated so that the symbol variation of the symbol variation means is not stopped by the operation, and one stop operation is performed before the first predetermined time has elapsed in the next game started before the first predetermined time has elapsed. When a stop operation unit other than the one stop operation unit is operated after the first predetermined time has elapsed and before the second predetermined time has elapsed, A recording medium in which a game machine program for functioning as stop operation invalidating means for invalidating operation of the other stop operation unit and invalidating operation of the other stop operation unit is recorded.

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