JP2008194073A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine wherein a setting value is changed on condition that a prescribed winning role is won. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine includes: setting value storage means for storing one of the setting values provided in a plurality of stages; winning drawing means for drawing winning in one of a plurality of winning symbol patterns or losing; stop control means for stopping the rotation of a rotary reel on the basis of the drawing result of the winning drawing means; winning determination means for determining whether or not one of the plurality of winning symbol patterns is won; and a setting value change means for changing the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means on the basis of the determined result of the winning determination means. The setting value change means includes winning symbol pattern corresponding setting value change means for elevating or lowering the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means according to the won winning symbol pattern on condition that it is determined that the prescribed winning role is won by the winning determination means, and stage storage means for storing the stage for elevating or lowering the setting value by the winning role corresponding setting value change means for each winning symbol pattern beforehand. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine in which a setting value is changed on condition that a predetermined winning combination is won.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, three rotary reels having a plurality of symbols on the peripheral surface, a start switch for starting the rotation of each rotary reel, and each rotary reel are provided correspondingly. A slot machine having a stop switch for stopping the rotation of a rotating reel is known.
In such a slot machine, when the start switch is operated, the three rotating reels start rotating at the same time, and one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost. Then, when one of a plurality of winning combinations is won in this lottery, when the stop switch is operated, stop control of each rotating reel is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the winning combination can be aligned on the winning line. Is done. Further, when the rotations of all the reels are stopped and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned on the winning winning line, the winning combination is won and a predetermined profit is given to the player.

In the lottery for the winning combination, the number extracted from the random number generated by the random number generating means triggered by the operation of the start switch, and whether each of the random numbers generated by the random number generating means is won or lost in advance. The assigned winning determination table is compared, and it is determined whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost.
In addition, the slot machine has a plurality of winning judgment tables with different winning / losing allocation methods, that is, different probabilities of winning the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning probabilities”). A plurality of winning determination tables are stored in accordance with numbers that are set values. In the slot machine, any one of a plurality of setting values is selected in advance, and the winning determination table is selected with reference to the selected setting value. By changing the selected set value, that is, by changing the winning probability, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine is adjusted (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-339938 A

By the way, in the slot machine as described above, the manager of the game hall unlocks the front door locking device with a predetermined key outside the business hours, opens the front door, and operates a predetermined switch in the housing. The set value was changed by
However, the player cannot change the setting value of the slot machine during the business hours of the game hall, and has to play a game with the setting value selected by the manager of the game hall. Therefore, as the player plays a game in the slot machine, there is a problem that the interest in the slot machine is remarkably reduced when it is assumed that a setting value with a low winning probability is selected.

Further, if the player can arbitrarily change the setting value of the slot machine, the player changes the setting value with the highest winning probability before playing the game with the slot machine and then plays the game. Therefore, many players can win a large number of medals, while there is a risk that the game hall will suffer a great deal of damage.
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to allow a player to win a winning combination by winning a winning combination by changing a set value. It is possible to expect things other than paying out medals and starting a bonus game, and to provide a slot machine with an increased interest in games.

(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels (23) having a plurality of symbols on the surface, a start switch (53) for starting rotation of each rotating reel (22), and each rotation. A stop switch (54) provided corresponding to the reel (22) for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel (23), and a set value storage means for storing one of a plurality of set values ( 210) and the operation of the start switch (53) triggers the operation of the winning lottery means (130) and the stop switch (54) for performing a lottery for either winning or losing. The rotation of the rotating reel (23) corresponding to the stop switch (54) is stopped, and if one of a plurality of winning combinations is selected, the winning combination can be won and other winning combinations Stop the reel (23) so that none of the roles wins. If neither of the winning roles is won, the stop control means (160) for stopping the rotating reel (23) and the rotation of all the rotating reels (23) are stopped so that none of the winning roles wins. In response to this, the winning lottery means (130) generates a random number in a predetermined area. Random number generating means (131) for generating the random number, random number extracting means (132) for extracting one numerical value from the random number generated by the random number generating means (131) under a predetermined condition, and the random number generating means (131) are generated For each random number to be assigned, one of a plurality of winning roles is pre-allocated to win or lose, and a plurality of winning determination tables (133) with different allocation methods and setting value storage means (210) For selecting the winning judgment table (133) with reference to the stored setting value The winning judgment table selecting means (134), the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means (132) and the winning judgment table (133) selected by the winning judgment table selecting means (134) are compared, and a plurality of winning roles A slot machine (S) configured to include a winning determination means (135) for determining whether or not to win or lose, a set value to be stored in the set value storage means (210) The present invention relates to a slot machine (S) characterized by comprising setting value changing means (250) for changing based on the determination result of the winning determination means (170).

The “slot machine (S)” includes a revolving type gaming machine that uses a game medal or a pachinko ball to play a game.
The “rotary reel (23)” is provided, for example, in the stepping motor (60), and is rotated by the rotation of the rotor of the stepping motor (60).
The “start switch (53)” is for starting rotation of each rotary reel (23). The start switch (53) can be configured using a lever type switch.
The “stop switch (54)” is provided corresponding to each rotary reel (23), and is for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel (23). Specifically, for example, in a slot machine (S) provided with three rotating reels (23), one stop switch (54) corresponding to each rotating reel (23) can be provided.

The “set value storage means (210)” is for storing one of set values having a plurality of stages.
The “set value having a plurality of stages” can be, for example, six-stage numerical values of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6”.
The “winning lottery means (130)” is for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations when the start switch (53) is operated.
Specifically, for example, one numerical value is extracted by the random number extraction means (132) from the random number generated by the random number generation means (131) when the start switch (53) is operated. Then, the extracted numerical value is compared with the winning determination table (133) selected by the winning determination table selecting means (134), and it is determined whether each of the plurality of winning roles is won or lost. It can be formed so as to be determined in advance before the rotation of (23) is started.

The `` stop control means (160) '' is triggered by the operation of the stop switch (54), and the rotation of the rotating reel (23) corresponding to the stop switch (54) is based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130). It is for performing control to stop.
Specifically, when the winning lottery means (130) wins one of a plurality of winning combinations, the stop control means (160) operates the stop switch (54) to operate the winning combination. Each reel (23) is stopped so that the symbol combination can be displayed in the symbol display window (31) and none of the other winning symbol combinations are displayed in the symbol display window (31). It can be configured to control.

In addition, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130) is a loss, the stop control means (160) displays the symbol combination display window (31) when the stop switch (54) is operated. ) So that each rotary reel (23) is controlled so as not to be displayed.
The “winning determination table (133)” is a table in which each random number generated by the random number generation means is assigned in advance to one of a plurality of winning combinations.
Further, the slot machine (S) includes a plurality of winning determination tables (133) with different allocation methods. In other words, the slot machine (S) includes a plurality of winning determination tables with different probabilities of winning a predetermined winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning probabilities”).

The “winning determination table selecting means (134)” is for selecting the winning determination table (133) with reference to the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210). Here, since each winning determination table (133) has different winning probabilities, if the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is changed, the winning probability of this slot machine (S) is also changed. It has become.
The “setting value changing means (250)” is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) based on the determination result of the winning determination means (170).
In other words, “change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit (210)” means that the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit (210) is stored in the setting value storage unit (210). It is to switch from a value to a set value at another stage.

Specifically, “change based on the determination result of the winning determination means (170)” means, for example, when the winning determination means (170) determines that a predetermined winning combination has been won. The setting value stored in the means (210) can be changed. In addition, for example, when a predetermined winning combination is won by lottery of the winning lottery means (130), but the winning determination means (170) determines that the winning combination related to the winning is not won, the set value storage The setting value stored in the means (210) can be changed.
(Function)
The setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is changed based on the determination result of the winning determination means (170). As a result, the player expects the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) to be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. .

(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
In addition to the feature of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 2 is that the set value changing means (250) is determined by the winning determination means (170) that the predetermined winning combination has been won. In accordance with the conditions, the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means (251) for promoting or demoting the setting value stored in the setting value storing means (210) according to the winning winning combination, and the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means (251 ) Is provided with stage storage means (252) for preliminarily storing for each winning combination the stage of promoting or demoting the set value stored in the set value storage means (210). ).

The “winning role corresponding setting value changing means (251)” is a setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) on the condition that the winning determination means (170) determines that a predetermined winning role has been won. It is intended to be promoted or demoted according to the winning role.
`` Promote the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) '' means that the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) is greater than the set value stored in the set value storage means (210). This means switching to a setting value with a high winning probability.
`` Degrade the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) '' means that the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is greater than the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210). This means switching to a setting value with a low winning probability.

Specifically, “promoting or demoting according to the winning winning combination” means, for example, that the set value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is promoted when winning the “bell winning combination” When the “watermelon winning combination” is won, the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) can be demoted.
Note that the change of the set value by the winning combination corresponding set value changing means (251) may be only promotion or only demotion.
The “stage storage means (252)” is a stage for storing, in advance for each winning combination, a stage in which the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) is promoted or demoted by the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means (251). Is.

More specifically, for example, the stage storage means (252) stores that the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) is "promoted by one stage" for the "bell winning combination""Can be formed so as to store that the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) is" downgraded by one step ".
(Function)
When the winning determination means (170) determines that a predetermined winning combination has been won, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is promoted or demoted according to the winning winning combination. Yes. As a result, the player expects the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) to be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. .

(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the setting value changing means (250) wins a predetermined winning combination in the lottery of the winning lottery means (130) and the winning Winning value set value promotion means for promoting the set value to be stored in the set value storage means (210) on the condition that the winning determination means (170) has determined that the winning combination corresponding to The set value storage means (210) on the condition that the lottery means (130) wins a predetermined winning combination and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won and determined by the winning determination means (170). The present invention relates to a slot machine (S) characterized by comprising a non-winning set value demotion means for demoting a set value stored in the.

The winning set value promotion means is determined by the winning determination means (170) that the predetermined winning combination is won by the winning lottery means (130) and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. The setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means (210) is promoted on the condition.
Specifically, for example, when a winning lottery means (130) wins one of a plurality of winning roles, a predetermined winning flag is set in a slot machine (S) in which a winning flag corresponding to the winning is set. The setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is promoted on the condition that the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag is determined by the winning determination means (170). Can be formed.

“Non-winning set value demotion means” is determined by the winning determination means (170) that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is not won and the winning determination means (170) is determined by winning the lottery of the winning lottery means (130). On this condition, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is demoted.
Specifically, for example, when a winning lottery means (130) wins one of a plurality of winning roles, a predetermined winning flag is set in a slot machine (S) in which a winning flag corresponding to the winning is set. The setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is demoted on the condition that the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag has not been won and the winning determination means (170) has determined. Can be formed.

(Function)
If the winning winning means (130) wins a predetermined winning combination, and the winning determination means (170) determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won, the set value storage means (210) The set value to be stored is promoted. Further, when a predetermined winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means (130), if it is determined by the winning determination means (170) that there is no winning combination corresponding to the winning, the set value storage means (210 ) Will be demoted. As a result, the player expects the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) to be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. .

(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the setting value changing means (250) includes a numerical value storing means for storing numerical values and a winning lottery means (130). For winning a predetermined winning combination and adding a predetermined number to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means on condition that the winning determining means (170) determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. Winning a predetermined winning combination by lottery means at the time of winning a prize and winning lottery means (130) and on the condition that the winning combination corresponding to this winning is determined not to win and determined by the winning determination means (170) A winning non-winning subtraction means for subtracting a predetermined number from a numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means; a numerical value determining means for determining whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means has reached a predetermined number; The numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. A slot machine (S), characterized in that it comprises a setting value change means upon arrival for changing a setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means (210) on the condition that it is determined by the numerical value determination means It is about.

"Numerical value storage means" is for storing numerical values. Specifically, for example, one numerical value can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the control device (10).
“Winning winning addition means” means that the winning determination means (170) determines that a predetermined winning combination is won by the winning lottery means (130) and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. This is for adding a predetermined number to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means as a condition.
Specifically, for example, the winning lottery means (130) wins a predetermined winning combination and the winning determination means (170) determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. The winning prize addition means can be configured to output the addition signal and perform an operation of adding a predetermined number to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means.

The “subtraction means for winning non-winning” means that the winning lottery means (130) has won a predetermined winning combination, and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won by the winning determination means (170). In order to subtract a predetermined number from the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means.
Specifically, for example, the winning lottery means (130) wins a predetermined winning combination, and the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won and determined by the winning determination means (170). The winning non-winning subtraction means can be configured to output a subtraction signal and perform an operation of subtracting a predetermined number from the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means.
“Numerical value determination means” is for determining whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number.

Specifically, for example, the numerical value determining means determines whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means has reached a predetermined number every time the calculation is performed by the winning prize addition means or the non-winning prize subtraction means. Can be formed.
The `` arrival setting value changing means '' is a setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means (210) on condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. It is for change.
Specifically, for example, the arrival time setting value change means stores the predetermined setting value on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. The means (210) may be configured to store the setting value, or the setting value storage means (210) may be configured to store the setting value extracted at random.

Further, for example, the setting value change means at the time of arrival is set to be stored in the setting value storage means (210) on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means means has reached a predetermined number. The value can be formed to be “promoted” at a predetermined stage, or the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) can be formed to be “demoted” at a predetermined stage.
(Function)
When the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is changed. As a result, the player expects the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) to be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. .

(Claim 5)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the invention described in claim 5 is a set value stored in advance before the game is started. When the setting value is changed by the setting value changing means (250) from the initial setting value storage means (260) for storing the setting value stored in advance before the game starts, and the setting value storage means ( 210) The number of games for counting the number of games triggered by the setting value changing means (250) changing the setting value stored in advance from the setting value stored before the start of the game to another setting value. A counting means (270), a game number determining means (280) for determining whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counting means (270) has reached a predetermined number, and the number of games has reached a predetermined number And set value storage on condition that it is determined by game number determination means (280) A slot machine (S) characterized by comprising setting value return means (290) for returning the setting value to be stored in the stage (210) to the setting value stored in the initial setting value storage means (260) Is.

The “initial set value storage means (260)” is a setting value change means (250) in which the set value stored in the set value storage means (210) is changed from a pre-stored set value to another set value before the game starts. When the change is made, the setting value stored in advance before the start of the game is stored.
Specifically, for example, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) in advance before the start of the game can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the control device (10).
In the “game number counting means (270)”, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is changed by the setting value changing means (250) from the setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value. This is to count the number of games triggered by this.

Here, the “count of the number of games” may be counted, for example, every time a lottery is performed by the winning lottery means (130) or every time the rotation of all the rotating reels (23) stops. May be.
The “game number determining means (280)” is for determining whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counting means (270) has reached a predetermined number.
Specifically, for example, the game number determining means (280) is formed so as to determine whether or not the number of games has reached a predetermined number every time the game number counting means (270) counts one. Can do.

The `` setting value return means (290) '' is a setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means (210) on the condition that the game number determination means (280) determines that the number of games has reached a predetermined number, This is for returning to the set value stored in the initial set value storage means (260).
Specifically, for example, the set value return means (290) is provided on the initial set value storage means (260) on the condition that the game number determination means (280) determines that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. The setting value to be stored can be read out, and the setting value can be stored in the setting value storage means (210).
(Function)
When the setting value stored in the setting value storage means (210) is changed by the setting value changing means (250) from the setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value, the game is repeated a predetermined number of times. When it is performed, the setting value is stored in advance before the game starts.

(Claim 6)
(Feature point)
The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the stop switch (54) Even if there is no operation, the rotation of each rotating reel (23) is stopped, and an automatic stop control means (230) for stopping each rotating reel (23) so as not to win any winning combination. The slot machine (S) is provided with a
The `` automatic stop control means (230) '' is used for each rotating reel (23) that is rotating even if the stop switch (54) is not operated when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of each rotating reel (23). This is for stopping the rotation and stopping each rotating reel (23) so as not to win any winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "automatic stop control").

The automatic stop control means (230) may stop each rotating reel (23) so that the same symbol is displayed on the symbol display window (31) every time, or a different symbol each time the symbol display window (31). Each rotary reel (23) may be stopped.
(Function)
When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of each rotary reel (23), automatic stop control is performed. Accordingly, the player can avoid changing the set value by causing the slot machine (S) to perform automatic stop control and not winning a predetermined winning combination.

(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed based on the determination result of the winning determination means. As a result, the player can expect to change the set value stored in the set value storage means in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. It is possible to provide a slot machine with increased interest.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, when the winning determination means determines that the predetermined winning combination has been won, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is promoted or increased according to the winning winning combination. They are being demoted. As a result, the player can expect to change the set value stored in the set value storage means in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. It is possible to provide a slot machine with increased interest.
In particular, if the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is a specification that is promoted by winning a predetermined winning combination, the player will be interested in stopping each rotating reel so that the winning combination wins. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, if the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is designed to be demoted by winning a predetermined winning combination, the player will be interested in stopping each rotating reel so that the winning combination does not win. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the winning determination unit when a predetermined winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means, The set value stored in the value storage means is promoted. Further, when a predetermined winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means, if the winning determination means that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined by the winning determination means, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is demoted. It has become so. As a result, the player can expect to change the set value stored in the set value storage means in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. It is possible to provide a slot machine with increased interest.

In particular, since the set value stored in the set value storage means is promoted by winning a predetermined winning combination, the player is interested in stopping each rotating reel so that the winning combination wins. , Can enhance the interest of the game.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, when a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the winning determination unit when a predetermined winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning lottery unit, A predetermined number is added to the numerical value of the storage means. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means, if the winning determining means determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is not won, a predetermined number is subtracted from the numerical value in the numerical storage means. . When the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed. As a result, the player can expect to change the set value stored in the set value storage means in addition to paying out medals and starting the bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. It is possible to provide a slot machine with increased interest.

In particular, assuming that the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is promoted on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number, the predetermined winning combination The player's interest in stopping each rotating reel so as to win a prize can increase the interest of the game.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 4, the following effects are provided.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed from the setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value by the setting value changing means, Thereafter, when the game is played a predetermined number of times, the setting value is stored in advance before the game is started. Thereby, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the value of changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means by the setting value changing means is increased and the interest of the game is further increased.

(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 5, the following effects are provided.
That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of each rotary reel, the rotation of each rotating reel that is rotating is stopped even if there is no operation of the stop switch. Control (automatic stop control) is performed so that each rotating reel is stopped so that the winning combination is not won. Accordingly, the player can avoid changing the set value by causing the slot machine to perform automatic stop control so that the predetermined winning combination is not won, thereby providing a slot machine that further increases the interest of the game. be able to.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in order with reference to the drawings, taking three examples.
(First embodiment)
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 14 show a first embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine S. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine S is removed. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the symbol display window 31 and the winning winning line 38. FIG. 4 is a development view showing a part of the reel tape 28 of each rotary reel 23. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the power supply unit 4. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an outline of input, control and output of the control device 10 of the slot machine S. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the winning lottery means 130 and the automatic stop control means 230. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine S. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the winning lottery process of the slot machine S. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the automatic stop control process of the slot machine S. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process of the slot machine S. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the number-of-games counting process of the slot machine S. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the manual setting value changing process of the slot machine S.

The “front” refers to a surface in the slot machine S that faces when a player plays a game. “Right side” means the right side when viewed from the player facing the front of the slot machine S, and “left side” means the left side when viewed from the player facing the front of the slot machine S. Further, “front side” means the front side of the slot machine S, and “back side” means the back side of the slot machine S.
(Slot Machine S)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine S according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1 having a front opening 11 at least on the front side, and an exchange provided in the housing 1 so as to be detachable and fixable. A unit 2 and a front door 3 that covers the front opening 11 of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable are provided.

The front door 3 includes an upper door 30 that covers the upper opening portion 13 of the housing 1 so that it can be opened and closed, and a lower door 40 that covers the lower opening portion 14 of the housing 1 so that it can be opened and closed.
(Case 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1 is formed in a box shape that opens to the front side consisting of a bottom plate 15, left and right side plates 16B and 16A, a top plate 17 and a back plate (not shown). Has been. Further, the right side plate 16A and the left side plate 16B are provided with an intermediate plate 12 so as to be horizontal at the approximate center in the height direction of the housing 1.
On the upper surface of the bottom plate 15, a power supply unit 4 incorporating a power supply device for supplying power to each component is fixed. Further, on the front surface of the power supply unit 4, as shown in FIG. 5, a power switch 55 for switching on / off the power, a setting key switch 56 for switching ON / OFF for setting change, and a setting A setting change switch 57 for changing the value and a reset switch 58 for canceling the error are provided.

Further, on the upper surface of the bottom plate 15, a payout device 5 for storing medals inside and for paying out the stored medals to the medal tray 43 is installed. The power supply unit 4 and the dispensing device 5 are not necessarily replaced when the replacement unit 2 is replaced, and can be left installed in the housing 1 at the time of replacement.
As shown in FIG. 2, the lower door 40 is engaged with the lower door 40 at a position below the middle plate 12 at the front end of the inner surface of the left side plate 16B. Are provided at intervals in the vertical direction.
Further, an engagement clip 26 for fixing the exchange unit 2 is provided at a position above the middle plate 12 on the inner surface of the right side plate 16A and at a position above the middle plate 12 on the inner surface of the left side plate 16B. ing.

(Replacement unit 2)
As shown in FIG. 2, the exchange unit 2 includes a frame body 21 for installing or fixing various components, and a reel unit 22 and a substrate unit 24A fixed to the frame body 21.
The frame body 21 is made of a rectangular metal frame, supports the reel unit 22 and the substrate unit 24A, and enables them to be handled integrally. Further, two vertical frame-side hinges 25 are provided in the vertical frame on the left side of the front surface of the frame body 21 so as to engage the upper door 30 and support it rotatably.
Further, the left and right vertical frames on the front side of the frame body 21 are respectively provided with engagement hooks 27 for fixing to the engagement clips 26 of the housing 1. The frame body 21 may be capable of supporting and fixing other components.

The reel unit 22 is fixed to the output shafts of the three stepping motors fixed to the frame 21, the three stepping motors fixed to the support plates, and the stepping motors, although not particularly shown. And three rotating reels 23. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, among the three rotary reels 23, the left rotary reel 23L is located on the left side, the central rotary reel 23M is located at the center, and the right side is located on the right side. This is the right rotation reel 23R.
The board unit 24A is a board case in which a board provided with electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O is stored in a board case. The board unit 24A functions as the game control device 100 for controlling the game of the slot machine S.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the replacement unit 2 is placed on the middle plate 12 and stored in the housing 1. Then, the replacement unit 2 is fixed inside the housing 1 by hooking the engagement hook 27 on the engagement clip 26 and stopping it.
(Upper door 30)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper door 30 is a plate-like door for closing the opening upper portion 13 of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.
Further, two upper door side hinges 36 are provided on the left rear surface end portion of the upper door 30 at intervals in the vertical direction. The upper door 30 is rotatably attached to the frame 21 of the replacement unit 2 by engaging the upper door hinge 36 with the frame-side hinge 25 provided on the frame 21.

Further, the upper door 30 is provided with a symbol display window 31 through which the symbol of the rotary reel 23 can be seen from the front side at a substantially central portion. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display window 31 is formed so that three symbols of each rotary reel 23 can be displayed. Here, the stop position of each rotary reel 23 when the three symbols are displayed at the appropriate positions in the symbol display window 31 is referred to as a “stop reference position”.
Further, the symbol display window 31 is formed with three winning effective lines 37 extending horizontally, the upper, middle and lower stages, and two winning effective lines 37 extending diagonally of the symbol display window 31.
Further, in the present embodiment, the horizontally extending middle winning effective line 37 is the first winning effective line 37A, the horizontally extending upper winning effective line 37 is the second winning effective line 37B, and the horizontally extending lower winning prize is 37B. The effective line 37 is the third winning effective line 37C, the lower right winning effective line 37 extending in the diagonal of the symbol display window 31 is the fourth winning effective line 37D, and the upward winning winning line extending in the diagonal of the symbol displaying window 31 37 is designated as the fifth winning line 37E.

An image display device 34 is provided above the symbol display window 31 as shown in FIG. The image display device 34 is for displaying an image of information such as a symbol arrangement and a game history of each winning combination, an image for informing a game state and a lottery result of the winning combination, and the like. Specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device or a CRT can be used as the image display device 34.
In addition, a lamp 33 for performing notification or the like is provided around the image display device 34.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a numerical value display section 32 for displaying the number of credited medals and set values is provided below the symbol display window 31 using a 7-segment display or the like. .

Here, the credit is stored in the slot machine S for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and transferred to the payout device 5 as regular medals by the medal selector 6 or medals paid out by a predetermined winning. It is. In the present embodiment, up to 50 sheets can be credited.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a substrate unit 24 </ b> B is provided on the upper rear surface of the upper door 30. The board unit 24B functions as an effect control device 300 for controlling the effects of the slot machine S.
In addition, speakers 35 for outputting various sounds are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the back surface of the upper door 30, as shown in FIG.

The upper door 30 may be formed so as to be attached to the side plate 16 of the housing 1.
(Lower door 40)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower door 40 is a door for closing the opening lower portion 14 of the housing 1 so as to be freely opened and closed.
Further, two lower door hinges 46 are provided on the left rear surface end of the lower door 40 at intervals in the vertical direction. Then, by engaging the lower door side hinge 46 with the housing side hinge 18 provided on the left side plate 16B of the housing 1, the lower door 40 is rotatably attached to the left side plate 16B of the housing 1. It has been. Further, the upper surface of the lower door 40 protrudes to the near side of the lower end of the upper door 30 when the door is closed so that the lower door 40 is opened before the upper door 30. That is, the upper door 30 can be opened when the lower door 40 is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation unit 50 for operating the slot machine S is provided on the upper portion of the lower door 40. Here, as the operation unit 50, the bet switch 51 for reducing the number of credit medals and replacing it with the insertion of medals, the settlement switch 52 for paying out the credited medals, and the start for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 23 A switch 53 and a stop switch 54 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 23 are provided.
As shown in FIG. 1, a medal slot 42 for inserting medals is provided on the upper right side of the lower door 40. In addition, a medal payout port 41 for discharging medals from the inside of the slot machine S and a medal tray 43 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout port 41 are formed at the lower part of the lower door 40. Yes. Further, a front panel 45 for displaying game contents and other information is attached between the operation unit 50 and the medal tray 43.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal selector 6 is provided on the back surface of the lower door 40 for guiding the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 while selecting them with authenticity. Further, on the back surface of the lower door 40, a medal discharge portion 44 that opens below the medal selector 6 and communicates with the medal payout port 41 is provided.
(Control device 10)
The control device 10 is for controlling the slot machine S. The control device 10 is mainly composed of a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
In the present embodiment, the control device 10 includes a game control device 100 for controlling the game of the slot machine S and an effect control device 300 for controlling the effect of the slot machine S. Specifically, the control device 10 includes a main board and a sub board that operates by receiving a signal from the main board. The main board functions as the game control device 100, and the sub board is used as an effect control device. It is supposed to function as 300. In this way, by separately configuring the control device that controls the game and the control device that controls the performance, it is possible to greatly increase the memory allocated to the performance control, and it is also possible to change only the performance. .

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 7, the input stage of the control device 10 includes a bet switch 51, a settlement switch 52, a start switch 53, a stop switch 54, a setting change switch 57, a setting key switch 56, a power switch 55, and a closing sensor 7. Eight parts are connected. The input stage is not limited to the above parts.
(Bet switch 51)
The bet switch 51 is for betting medals stored as credits.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the bet switch 51 is operated, three bets are selected from medals stored as credits.
(Checkout switch 52)
The settlement switch 52 is for causing the payout device 5 to pay out medals.
Specifically, when the settlement switch 52 is operated, the payout device 5 pays out the same number of medals as the number of medals credited at that time.
(Start switch 53)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 53 is provided at the left end of the front surface of the operation unit 50, on condition that a medal is inserted or a credited medal is inserted by operating the bet switch 51, or “replay (Replay) ”is for starting rotation of each rotary reel 23 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

“Replay” means that once the “REP” symbols are aligned on the winning line 37, the next game can be played again without newly inserting medals. is there.
Further, in the manual setting value change mode to be described later, it also functions as a switch for determining the setting value of the slot machine S.
(Stop switch 54)
As shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 54 is provided at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 50 and is used to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 23. Specifically, three stop switches 54 corresponding to each rotary reel 23 are provided side by side at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 50.

The rotation reel 23 corresponding to the stop switch 54 is set to stop rotating by the operation of the stop switch 54. Specifically, when the stop switch 54 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as “left stop switch 54L”) is operated, the left rotating reel 23L stops, and the stop switch 54 located in the center (hereinafter referred to as “center stop switch 54M”). Is operated, the central rotating reel 23M is stopped, and when the stop switch 54 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as “right stop switch 54R”) is operated, the right rotating reel 23R is stopped.
(Setting change switch 57)
The setting change switch 57 is a switch for changing the setting value of the slot machine S. Specifically, the setting change switch 57 is a push button type switch. Further, in the manual setting value change mode described later, the setting value is changed every time the setting change switch 57 is pressed.

(Setting key switch 56)
The setting key switch 56 is a key switch for making a setting value changeable by the setting change switch 57 (manual setting value change mode), and can be switched ON / OFF by inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating it. It can be done. If the setting key switch 56 is not turned ON, the setting value cannot be changed by the setting change switch 57.
(Power switch 55)
The power switch 55 is for turning on the main power of the slot machine S, but also has a function of switching the slot machine S to the manual setting value change mode. Specifically, when the setting key switch 56 is turned on, the power switch 55 is turned on from OFF to switch to the manual setting value change mode.

(Input sensor 7)
The insertion sensor 7 is provided in the medal selector 6. The insertion sensor 7 is for detecting a regular medal guided to the payout device 5 among medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and reaching the medal selector 6.
(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 7, four parts of a reel unit 22, a payout device 5, a numerical value display unit 32, and a notification device 8 (lamp 33, image display device 34 and speaker 35) are connected to the output stage of the control device 10. Has been. The output stage is not limited to the above parts.

(Reel unit 22)
Although not specifically shown, the reel unit 22 includes three support plates fixed to the frame body 21, three stepping motors fixed to each support plate, and three fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. And a number of rotating reels 23.
Each rotary reel 23 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 28 attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 28. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, symbols “7 (red)”, “7 (blue)”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “REP” are arranged.

In addition, the rotating drum of each rotating reel 23 is provided with a protruding index, and each support plate of the reel unit 22 is provided with an index sensor for detecting the index. In addition, a light transmission type sensor is used as the index sensor, and the index is detected by blocking the optical axis of the index sensor as the rotating reel 23 rotates.
(Dispensing device 5)
The payout device 5 is for storing medals inside and for paying out the stored medals to the medal tray 43. Although not specifically shown, the payout device 5 detects a medal tank for storing medals, a feeding mechanism for discharging medals stored in the medal tank one by one, and medals discharged by the feeding mechanism. And a payout sensor.

Further, the medals discharged by the feeding mechanism are paid out to the medal tray 43 through the medal discharging unit 44.
(Notification device 8)
The notification device 8 is for outputting information. In the present embodiment, as the notification device 8, a lamp 33, an image display device 34, and a speaker 35 are provided. Then, information can be output by displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 34, outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 35, or blinking the lamp 33 in a predetermined pattern.
(Game control device 100)
The game control device 100 is for controlling the game of the slot machine S.

Further, the game control device 100 allows the CPU to execute a program stored in the ROM so that the normal game control means 110, the special game control means 120, the winning lottery means 130, the rotation control means 140, the rotational position determination means 150, Stop control means 160, winning determination means 170, bet number counting means 180, credit number counting means 190, gaming state update means 200, set value storage means 210, manual set value change means 220, automatic stop control means 230, BB It functions as a payout number counting means 240, a setting value changing means 250, an initial setting value storage means 260, a game frequency counting means 270, a game frequency determining means 280, a setting value returning means 290, and the like.
Note that the game control device 100 may include means other than those described above.

Next, each means with which the game control apparatus 100 is provided is demonstrated.
(Set value storage means 210)
The set value storage means 210 is for storing any one of a plurality of set values. Specifically, any one of a plurality of setting values is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100.
In the present embodiment, the setting value is provided in six stages of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6”. Further, the slot machine S has a higher probability of winning a predetermined winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning probability”) as the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is promoted step by step from “1”. Is formed. If the winning probability increases, the possibility of winning the winning combination increases. Therefore, by changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210, the amount of medals to be paid out per predetermined time of the slot machine S can be reduced. Can be adjusted.

(Manual setting value change means 220)
The manual setting value changing means 220 is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 based on the operation signals of the power switch 55, the setting key switch 56, the setting change switch 57 and the start switch 53. The manual setting value changing means 220 has the following means.
(1) Manual set value change start means 221
(2) Manual set value selection means 222
(3) Manual set value determination means 223
(4) Manual set value change end means 224
The manual set value changing means 220 is not limited to the means (1) to (4).

(Manual setting value change starting means 221)
The manual setting value change starting means 221 is a means for changing the slot machine S from a game ready state to a state in which the setting change switch 57 can change the setting value, that is, switching from the game mode to the manual setting value changing mode. This is a means for making it possible to change the setting value stored in the value storage means 210 by the setting change switch 57.
Specifically, when the setting key switch 56 is in the ON state, when the power switch 55 is turned from OFF to ON and the ON signal of the setting key switch 56 is received, the state of the slot machine S is manually changed from the gaming mode. Switch to set value change mode.

(Manual setting value selection means 222)
The manual set value selection means 222 is a means for selecting one of a plurality of set values, that is, a means for selecting and storing one set value based on the output signal of the setting change switch 57. .
In the present embodiment, the manual setting value selection means 222 stores the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 when switched to the manual setting value change mode. Then, the set value stored in the manual set value selection means 222 is displayed on the numerical value display section 32. For example, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “2” when the mode is changed to the manual setting value change mode, the numerical value display unit 32 displays “−2”.

Further, the manual setting value selection means 222 selects and stores the setting value of the next stage every time the setting change switch 57 is operated and the output signal is received.
Specifically, for example, when the setting value stored in the manual setting value selection means 222 is “2”, every time the setting change switch 57 is operated, “3”, “4”, “5”, The set value stored as “6” is changed, and “1” is stored after “6”. Further, the display of the numerical value display section 32 is also changed to “−3−3”, “−4−”, “−5−5”, “−6−”, “−1−” every time the setting change switch 57 is operated. And switch.
(Manual setting value confirmation means 223)
The manual setting value confirmation unit 223 is for confirming the setting value selected by the manual setting value selection unit 222 as a setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210.

Specifically, when the start switch 53 is operated and the operation signal is received, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is rewritten to the setting value selected by the manual setting value selection unit 222. Further, for example, when “−1−” is displayed on the numerical value display section 32, when the start switch 53 is operated, it is confirmed that the set value is confirmed as “1” on the numerical value display section 32. The display is switched.
(Manual setting value change end means 224)
The manual setting value change ending means 224 is means for switching the slot machine S from a state in which the setting value can be changed by the setting change switch 57 to a gameable state, that is, switching from the manual setting value change mode to the game mode, It is a means for making possible.

Specifically, when the setting key switch 56 is turned from ON to OFF and receives an OFF signal from the setting key switch 56, the state of the slot machine S is switched from the manual setting value change mode to the game mode. Further, the display of the numerical value display unit 32 is turned off.
(Bet number counting means 180)
The bet number counting means 180 is for counting the number of medals bet up to a predetermined number. Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and the insertion sensor 7 detects a medal, the bet number counting means 180 sets “1” to the count value (hereinafter referred to as “bet number”). It comes to add.

In the present embodiment, the maximum value that can be counted by the bet number counting means 180 is set to “3”.
(Credit number counting means 190)
The credit number counting means 190 is for counting the number of medals stored as credits. Specifically, when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 reaches the maximum value, when the insertion sensor 7 detects a medal, the credit number counting means 190 "1").

An upper limit is set for the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is set to “50”. That is, the maximum value that can be counted by the credit number counting means 190 is “50”.
In addition, when the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190 reaches the maximum value, when a medal is further inserted from the medal insertion slot 42, the medal is selected from the medal selector 6 before the medal is detected by the insertion sensor 7. It is discharged to the discharge unit 44 and returned to the medal tray 43.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to replace the insertion of medals by subtracting the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 by operating the bet switch 51.
(Normal game control means 110)
The normal game control means 110 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 53 is operated, when it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”, each stepping motor of the reel unit 22 is driven and the three rotary reels 23 are driven. Starts rotating.
Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 54 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 23 is stopped. When all three stop switches 54 have been operated, all the rotations of the three rotary reels 23 are stopped. At this time, when each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that the winning symbol is aligned on the winning effective line 37 of the symbol display window 31, a winning is awarded and a predetermined profit is given to the player.

  The winning line 37 is validated according to the number of medals bet. Specifically, it is possible to bet up to three medals per game, and when the number of medals bet is one (when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “1”). ) Is activated only in the first winning valid line 37A, and when the number of bets placed is two (when the number of bets in the bet counting means 180 is “2”), the first winning valid line 37A, When the second winning effective line 37B and the third winning effective line 37C are activated and the number of medals bet is three (when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”) All five winning valid lines 37 are activated.

  For the winning combination, when three “Bell” symbols are arranged on the winning effective line 37, the winning combination becomes “Bell winning combination” in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals are paid out, and “ When three "watermelon" symbols are collected, a prize is awarded, and a "watermelon winning combination" in which a predetermined number (for example, six) of medals is paid out, and a "cherry" symbol is stopped on the winning effective line 37 of the left rotating reel 23L. Then, a prize is won and a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals are paid out. In the order of “left rotating reel 23L, center rotating reel 23M, right rotating reel 23R” on the winning line 37, “7 (red), bell, bell” wins a prize, and a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals is paid out, “Red 7 Bell Winner” and “7 (red)” on the winning line 37 If you have 3 of the symbols, When the “7 (red) winning role” at which the bonus game is started and three “7 (blue)” symbols are arranged on the winning line 37, the winning game is awarded and the big bonus game is started at “7 (blue) ) "Winning role" and when the three "BAR" symbols are placed on the winning line 37, the winning will be awarded, and the regular bonus game will start. "BAR winning role" and the "REP" symbol on the winning line 37 There is a “replay (replay) winning role” that allows a player to play a game again without having to newly insert medals.

The medal is paid out by the payout device 5 to the medal tray 43 when the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 reaches the upper limit “50”. Further, when the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is less than “50”, instead of paying out medals to the medal tray 43 by the payout device 5, the credit number counting means 190 is added to the credit number of the credit number counting means 190. ing.
(Special game control means 120)
The special game control means 120 is for causing the player to perform a special game advantageous based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130.

The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “BB game”)
(2) Regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “RB game”)
The special game is not limited to the above-described game.
The special game control means 120 roughly comprises the following means.
(1) BB game control means 121
(2) RB game control means 122
(BB game control means 121)
The BB game control means 121 is for controlling the BB game.

Specifically, in a normal game, when three “7 (red)” or “7 (blue)” symbols are arranged on the winning winning line 37, the game shifts to the BB game.
After shifting to the BB game, the game can be started by betting three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is stopped, the winning combination is placed on the winning line 37. When the symbols are aligned, a prize is awarded and a small-combination game is performed in which a predetermined profit is given to the player.
The winning role of the small role game is awarded when three “Bell” symbols are arranged on the winning effective line 37, and a “Bell winning role” in which a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, and a winning effective line. When three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on 37, a prize is awarded, and a “watermelon winning role” in which a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, and “cherry” on the winning effective line 37 of the left rotating reel 23L. When the symbol is stopped, the prize is won and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, “Cherry Winner”, and on the winning line 37, “Left Rotating Reel 23L, Central Rotating Reel 23M, Right Rotating Reel 23R” When the symbols “7 (red), bell, and bell” are arranged in this order, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out.

Note that if more than 465 medals are paid out during the BB game, the BB game ends.
(RB game control means 122)
The RB game control means 101 is for controlling an RB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, when three “BAR” symbols are arranged on the winning pay line 37, the game shifts to the RB game.
During the RB game, the game can be started by betting three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is stopped, When the symbols are aligned, a prize is won, and a small role game is performed in which a predetermined profit is given to the player.

During an RB game, a maximum of 12 games can be played, of which a maximum of 8 winnings are possible. That is, the RB game ends when 12 games are played during the RB game or when 8 wins are made.
(Winning lottery means 130)
The winning lottery means 130 is for performing a lottery for winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations when the start switch 53 is operated. When a winning lottery means 130 wins one of a plurality of winning combinations, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established. Furthermore, while the winning flag is established, the winning reel is set on the condition that the symbol of the rotating reel 23 is stopped and displayed on the winning effective line 37 in a manner corresponding to the winning combination.

In the present embodiment, in the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 130 in the normal game, the “bell winning combination” for winning the “Bell winning combination” and the “watermelon winning combination” for winning can be selected. “Watermelon Winner”, “Cherry Winner” that allows you to win “Cherry Winner”, “Red 7 Bell Winner” that allows you to win “Red 7 Bell Winner”, and “7 (Red) Winner” “7 (red) winning” to enable winning, “7 (blue) winning” to enable “7 (blue) winning”, and “BAR winning” to allow “BAR winning” to win There are “Replay Winning” that allows a “Replay Winning Role” to be awarded, and “Lose” that makes it impossible to win any of the winning roles.
In addition, in the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 130 during the BB game and the RB game, “Bell Winning” that allows the “Bel Winning Role” to be awarded and “Watermelon Winning” that enables the “Watermelon Winning Role” to be awarded. ”,“ Cherry Winner ”that allows the“ Cherry Winner ”to be awarded, and“ Red 7 Bell Winner ”that allows the“ Red 7 Bell Winner ”to be awarded. There is “losing”.

The winning lottery means 130 has the following means when roughly classified.
(1) Random number generation means 131
(2) Random number extraction means 132
(3) Winning determination table 133
(4) Winning determination table selection means 134
(5) Winning determination means 135
(6) Winning flag establishment means 136
The winning lottery means 130 is not limited to the above means.

(Random number generator 131)
The random number generation means 131 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 132)
The random number extraction means 132 is for extracting one numerical value from a random number generated by the random number generation means 131 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 53). The extracted numerical value is used as extracted random number data.
Here, the “random number generating means 131” is configured by using a counter that can add a certain number of numbers one by one at a high speed in addition to the one that can generate a random number by the square taking method as a soft random number. You can also For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 65535 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extracting means 132” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch 53 is pressed.

When formed in this way, although the “random number generating means 131” does not generate random numbers, the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means 132” have a distribution like random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a numerical value indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means 131” or the “random number extracting means 132”.
(Winning judgment table 133)
The winning determination table 133 is a table in which each of the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 131 is assigned to one of the winning combinations. In addition, the winning determination table 133 is not particularly shown, but the normal game winning determination table, the normal game winning determination table when the special winning flag is established, the BB game winning determination table, and the RB game winning determination. A table and the like are provided. Specifically, for example, in the normal game winning determination table 133, “bell winning”, “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “red 7 bell winning”, “7 (red) winning”, “7 (Blue) “Winning”, “BAR Winning”, “Replay Winning” and “Lose” areas are allocated. In addition, for example, in the winning determination table for normal games when the special winning flag is established, “bell winning”, “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “red 7 bell winning”, “replay winning”, and “losing” Area is allocated. Further, for example, in the winning determination table 133 for the BB game and the RB game, areas of “bell winning”, “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “red 7 bell winning”, and “losing” are allocated. Yes.

In addition, these winning determination tables are provided with a plurality of different winning allocation methods for each of the plurality of winning combinations in accordance with the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210.
Specifically, for example, in the normal game winning determination table, six types of winning determination tables corresponding to the set values are provided. In the six types of winning determination tables, the larger the corresponding setting value, the more “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “red 7 bell winning”, “7 (red) winning”, “7 (blue) winning ”And“ BAR winning ”areas are increased, and each area is allocated so that the“ losing ”area is decreased.

Further, for example, in the normal game winning determination table when the special winning flag is established, six types of winning determination tables corresponding to the set values are provided. In the six types of winning determination tables, the larger the corresponding setting value, the larger the “Watermelon Winning”, “Cherry Winning”, and “Red 7 Bell Winning” areas, and the “Lossing” area becomes smaller. As shown, each area is allocated.
In addition, for example, the winning determination table 133 for the BB game and the RB game is provided with six types of winning determination tables corresponding to the set values. In each of the six types of winning determination tables, the larger the corresponding setting value, the larger the “Watermelon Winning”, “Cherry Winning”, and “Red 7 Bell Winning” areas, and the “Lossing” area is smaller. Each area is allocated so that it becomes.

(Winning determination table selection means 134)
The winning determination table selecting means 134 is for selecting a winning determination table with reference to the setting value stored in the setting value storing means 210.
Specifically, the winning determination table selecting means 134 is for selecting the winning determination table 133 according to the setting value stored in the setting value storing means 210 and the gaming state of the slot machine S. For example, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “2” and the RB game is being played, the winning determination table selecting unit 134 wins for the RB game corresponding to the setting value “2”. The determination table 133 is selected.

(Winning determination means 135)
The winning determination means 135 is for comparing the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 132 with the winning determination table 133 selected by the winning determination table selecting means 134 and determining the winning. Specifically, the winning determination area data composed of the winning area of each winning combination is compared with the extracted random number data, and if the extracted random number data belongs to any of the winning areas, the winning corresponding to the winning area is selected. If it is determined that the extracted random number data does not belong to any winning area, “lost” is determined.
(Winning flag establishment means 136)
The winning flag establishment means 136 is for setting a winning flag corresponding to the winning when the winning lottery means 130 wins one of a plurality of winning combinations.

The “winning flag” is a variable associated with each winning combination regarding the presence / absence of winning, and causes the control device 10 to store the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. Specifically, when one of the winning combinations is won by the lottery means 130, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100. The winning flags include a “normal winning flag” and a “special winning flag”.
The “ordinary winning flag” is determined by the winning determination means 170 that the winning flag is set by the winning flag establishment means 136, but the combination of symbols of the winning combination related to the winning flag is not displayed on the symbol display 31. In some cases, it means a winning flag that is erased before the next game is started. In this embodiment, a “bell winning flag” corresponding to “bell winning”, a “watermelon winning flag” corresponding to “watermelon winning”, a “cherry winning flag” corresponding to “cherry winning”, “red 7 bell winning” "Red 7 Bell Winning Flag" corresponding to "" and "Replay Winning Flag" corresponding to "Replay Winning" are the normal winning flags.

The “special winning flag” is determined by the winning determination means 170 that the winning flag is set by the winning flag establishment means 136, but the combination of symbols of the winning combination related to the winning flag is not displayed in the symbol display window 31. In this case, it means a winning flag that is not deleted even if the next game is started. In the present embodiment, “7 (red) winning flag” corresponding to “7 (red) winning”, “7 (blue) winning flag” corresponding to “7 (blue) winning”, and “BAR winning”. The corresponding “BAR winning flag” is the special winning flag.
(Rotation control means 140)
The rotation control means 140 is for controlling the rotation of each rotary reel 23. Specifically, the rotation control means 140 starts the rotation of each rotary reel 23 based on the operation signal of the start switch 53, and accelerates the rotation of each rotary reel 23 until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed. Thereafter, each rotary reel 23 is rotated while maintaining the rotation speed at a predetermined speed.

In this embodiment, the stepping motor 60 having a four-phase step angle of 1.43 degrees is controlled by the 1-2 phase excitation method. Therefore, 504 pulses are required to rotate each rotating reel 23 once. In addition, since 21 symbols are arranged on each rotary reel 23, 24 pulses are required to rotate each rotary reel 23 by one symbol.
(Rotation position determination means 150)
The rotational position determination means 150 is for specifying the current rotational position of each rotary reel 23. Specifically, the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is accelerated until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed, and after each rotary reel 23 is rotated at a predetermined speed, the index is detected by the index sensor. Thereafter, the number of pulses is counted, and the current rotational position of each rotary reel 23 is specified based on the number of pulses. The number of pulses is reset every time an index is detected, and the number of pulses is newly counted.

Also, the range of the number of pulses corresponding to each symbol, i.e., what pulse and what symbol is displayed on which winning line 37 of the symbol display window 31 on the basis of when the index is detected, Pre-stored.
(Stop control means 160)
The stop control means 160 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 23 corresponding to the stop switch 54 in response to the operation of the stop switch 54, and if the winning combination is won in any of a plurality of winning combinations Rotating reel 23 is stopped so that it can win a prize and none of the other winning roles wins. If no winning part is won, rotating reel 23 is stopped so that no winning part wins. It is for making it happen.

Here, when the stop switch 54 is operated, the symbol of the rotating reel 23 that can immediately stop on the second winning effective line 37B is referred to as a “reference symbol”. Further, the number of symbols passing through the second winning effective line 37B from when the stop switch 54 is operated to when the rotary reel 23 stops at the stop reference position is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”.
For example, the number of sliding symbols “0” means that the reference symbol stops on the second winning effective line 37B when the stop switch 54 is operated. The number of sliding symbols “1” means that one symbol (reference symbol) passes through the second winning effective line 37B from when the stop switch 54 is operated until the rotating reel 23 stops at the stop reference position. It means to do. The number of sliding symbols “2” indicates that the two winning symbols 37B including the reference symbol are displayed on the second winning effective line 37B after the stop switch 54 is operated until the rotary reel 23 stops at the stop reference position. Means passing. For the number of sliding symbols “3”, three symbols including the reference symbol pass through the second winning effective line 37B from when the stop switch 54 is operated until the rotary reel 23 stops at the stop reference position. Means that. For the number of sliding symbols “4”, four symbols including the reference symbol pass through the second winning effective line 37B from when the stop switch 54 is operated until the rotary reel 23 stops at the stop reference position. Means that.

Further, the stop control means 160 is configured to stop the rotary reel 23 at the stop reference position within the range of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130.
The symbols “REP” and “Bell” are arranged on each rotary reel 23 every 2 to 4 symbols. That is, the symbols “REP” and “Bell” can be stopped at the stop reference position in the range of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” regardless of the rotational position of the rotary reel 23. Yes.
The stop control means 160 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Stop table 161
(2) Stop table selection means 162
(3) Number of sliding frames determining means 163
Further, the stop control means 160 is not limited to the above (1) to (3).

(Stop table 161)
The stop table 161 defines on the table the number of sliding symbols until each rotary reel 23 stops at the stop reference position according to the rotational position of the rotary reel 23 when the stop switch 54 is operated.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of stop tables 161 are provided according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. Specifically, when a winning flag is established, a combination of symbols of the winning combination related to the winning flag is set so that combinations of winning symbols related to the winning flag can be aligned on the winning line 37. Are arranged on the winning winning line 37, a stop table 161 is provided in which the number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined. Further, when none of the winning flags is established, the number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that none of the winning symbol combinations related to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line 37. A defined stop table 161 is provided.

In the present embodiment, “7 (red) stop table” corresponding to “7 (red) winning flag”, “7 (blue) stop table” corresponding to “7 (blue) winning flag”, “BAR winning flag” "BAR stop table" corresponding to "Bell winning table" corresponding to "Bell winning flag", "Watermelon stopping table" corresponding to "Watermelon winning flag", "Cherry stop table corresponding to" Cherry winning flag " ”,“ Red 7 Bell Stop Table ”corresponding to“ Red 7 Bell Winning Flag ”,“ Replay Stop Table ”corresponding to“ Replay Winning ”, and“ Lose Stop Table ”corresponding to“ Lose ”, etc. Is provided.
Specifically, for example, the “7 (red) stop table” is such that three symbols of “7 (red)” can be arranged on the winning winning line 37 and other than “7 (red) winning combination” The number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line 37.

The “Red 7 Bell Stop Table” has “7 (Red) Bell Bell” symbols on the winning line 37 in the order of “Left Rotating Reel 23L, Central Rotating Reel 23M, and Right Rotating Reel 23R”. As can be said, the number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotating reel 23 is stopped is defined so that combinations of symbols other than the “red 7 bell winning combination” do not line up on the winning winning line 37.
In addition, the “Cherry Stop Table” is a combination of symbols of the winning combination other than “Cherry Winning” so that the symbol of “Cherry” can stop on the winning effective line 37 of the left rotating reel 23L. 37, the number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is specified.

In addition, the “losing stop table” defines the number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that no winning symbol combination is aligned on the winning line 37.
In the present embodiment, the “bell 7 (red) stop table”, “watermelon winning flag” and “7” used when the “bell winning flag” and the “7 (red) winning flag” are simultaneously set. When (Red) winning flag is standing at the same time, “Watermelon 7 (red) stop table”, “Red 7 bell winning flag” and “7 (red) winning flag” are standing at the same time “Red 7 bell / 7 (red) stop table” used, “Cherry 7 (red) stop table” used when “Cherry winning flag” and “7 (red) winning flag” are standing at the same time, etc. Is provided.

  "Bell 7 (red) stop table", "Watermelon 7 (red) stop table", "Red 7 bell 7 (red) stop table" and "Cherry 7 (red) stop table" are "7 (red)" The number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined so that three symbols can be preferentially arranged on the winning winning line 37. More specifically, for example, the “bell 7 (red) stop table” has three symbols “7 (red)” preferentially arranged on the winning effective line 37 over the symbol “bell”, and The number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined so that combinations of symbols other than “bell winning combination” and “7 (red) winning combination” are not aligned on the winning winning line 37.

In the present embodiment, the “bell 7 (blue) stop table”, “watermelon winning flag” and “7” used when the “bell winning flag” and the “7 (blue) winning flag” are simultaneously set. (Blue) winning flag ”used when“ watermelon 7 (blue) stop table ”,“ red 7 bell winning flag ”and“ 7 (blue) winning flag ”stand simultaneously "Red 7 bell 7 (blue) stop table" used, "Cherry 7 (blue) stop table" used when "Cherry winning flag" and "7 (blue) winning flag" are standing at the same time, etc. Is provided.
"Bell 7 (blue) stop table", "Watermelon 7 (blue) stop table", "Red 7 bell 7 (blue) stop table" and "Cherry 7 (blue) stop table" are "7 (blue)" The number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined so that three symbols can be preferentially arranged on the winning winning line 37. Specifically, for example, the “bell 7 (blue) stop table” has three symbols “7 (blue)” preferentially arranged on the winning winning line 37 over the symbol “bell”, and The number of sliding symbols until each rotation reel 23 stops rotating is defined so that combinations of symbols other than “bell winning combination” and “7 (blue) winning combination” are not aligned on the winning winning line 37.

In the present embodiment, the “Bell BAR stop table”, the “Watermelon winning flag”, and the “BAR winning flag” used when the “Bell winning flag” and the “BAR winning flag” are simultaneously set. “Watermelon BAR stop table” used when standing, “Red 7 bell winning flag” and “BAR winning flag” used when standing simultaneously “Red 7 bell BAR stop table”, “Cherry winning” A “cherry BAR stop table” and the like used when the “flag” and the “BAR winning flag” are set at the same time are provided.
“Bell BAR stop table”, “Watermelon BAR stop table”, “Red 7 bell / BAR stop table” and “Cherry BAR stop table” have three “BAR” symbols preferentially on the winning line 37. As can be said, the number of sliding frames until each rotation reel 23 stops rotating is defined. Specifically, for example, the “Bell BAR stop table” has three symbols “BAR” preferentially arranged on the winning winning line 37 over the symbol “Bell”, and “Bell winning combination” and The number of sliding symbols until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is specified so that combinations of symbols other than “BAR winning combination” are not aligned on the winning winning line 37.

In the present embodiment, “Replay 7 (red) stop table”, “Replay winning flag” and “7” used when “Replay winning flag” and “7 (red) winning flag” stand simultaneously. "Replay BAR" used when "Replay 7 (blue) stop table", "Replay winning flag" and "BAR winning flag" are standing simultaneously. A “stop table” or the like is provided.
“Replay 7 (red) stop table”, “Replay 7 (blue) stop table”, and “Replay BAR stop table” have three “Replay” symbols preferentially arranged on the winning line 37, The number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotating reel 23 is stopped is defined. Specifically, for example, in the “Replay 7 (red) stop table”, three “Replay” symbols can be preferentially arranged on the winning line 37 over the symbol “7 (red)”, and The number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined so that combinations of symbols other than “replay winning combination” and “7 (red) winning combination” do not line up on the winning winning line 37.

(Stop table selection means 162)
The stop table selection means 162 is for selecting one of a plurality of stop tables 161 according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. In other words, the stop table selection means 162 selects the stop table 161 corresponding to the standing winning flag.
Specifically, for example, when the winning lottery means 130 is “7 (red) winning” and the “7 (red) winning flag” is set, the stop table selecting means 162 is “7 (red) ) "Stop table".
When the special winning flag and the normal winning flag are set at the same time, the stop table 161 corresponding to the standing special winning flag and the normal winning flag is selected. Specifically, for example, when the “bell winning flag” and the “7 (red) winning flag” are set at the same time, the stop table selecting means 162 selects “bell 7 (red) stopping table”. .

(Sliding frame number determining means 163)
The sliding frame number determination means 163 determines and determines the number of sliding frames based on the stop table 161 selected by the stop table selection means 162 and the rotational position of the rotary reel 23 when the stop switch 54 is pressed. The rotary reel 23 is stopped at the stop reference position by passing the symbol of the number of sliding frames.
In other words, the sliding frame number determining means 163 determines the number of symbols that pass through the second winning effective line 37B including the reference symbol, and at the position rotated by the required number of pulses from the rotational position of the rotating reel 23, the rotating reel Stop 23.

(Winning determination means 170)
The winning determination means 170 is used to determine whether or not there is a winning combination in any of the plurality of winning combinations when the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 is stopped. In other words, the winning determination means 170 indicates that each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that one of the symbol combinations related to the winning combination is displayed on the symbol display window 31 when all the rotary reels 23 are stopped. This is to determine whether or not there is.
In the present embodiment, when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped, whether or not each rotating reel 23 is stopped so as to be aligned on the winning line 37 for the combination of symbols related to each winning combination. Make a decision. Then, when the winning determination means 170 determines that each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned on the winning winning line 37, the player becomes the winning player of this winning combination. A predetermined profit.

For example, when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped and each rotating reel 23 is stopped so that the symbol “7 (red)” is aligned on the winning effective line 37, the winning determination means 170 is “7 (Red) Wins the winning role.
Further, when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped, the symbol “7 (red), bell, bell” in the order of “left rotating reel 23L, central rotating reel 23M, right rotating reel 23R” is the winning effective line 37. When the rotary reels 23 are stopped so as to be aligned upward, the winning determination means 170 determines “winning red 7 bell winning combination”.
Further, when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped, when the left rotating reel 23L is stopped so that the symbol “cherry” is stopped on the winning effective line 37, the winning determination means 170 indicates that the “cherry winning combination” To win.

In addition, when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped, each rotating reel 23 is stopped so that three kinds of symbols are not aligned on the winning line 37, and the “left rotating reel 23L / center rotation” Each rotating reel 23 is stopped so that the symbols “7 (red), bell, bell” are not aligned on the winning line 37 in the order of “reel 23M / right rotating reel 23R”, and the symbol “cherry” When the counterclockwise reel 23L is stopped so that it does not stop on the winning effective line 37, the winning determination means 170 determines “no winning”.
(Automatic stop control means 230)
The automatic stop control unit 230 stops the rotation of each rotating reel 23 during rotation without any operation of the stop switch 54 when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of each rotating reel 23, and any winning combination This is for performing control (hereinafter referred to as “automatic stop control”) for stopping the rotating reels 23 so as not to win a prize.

The automatic stop control means 230 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Timekeeping means 231
(2) Retractable symbol acquisition means 232
(3) Winning sliding frame number judging means 233
(4) Number of sliding frames selection means 234
Further, the automatic stop control means 230 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Timekeeping means 231)
The time measuring means 231 is for measuring the rotation time of the rotary reel 23.

Specifically, the time measuring means 231 starts timing when the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is started. In addition, when the time to measure reaches 30 seconds, the time measuring means 231 outputs a time lapse signal to the retractable symbol acquisition means 232. Further, the time measuring means 231 ends the time counting when all the rotating reels 23 are stopped during the time counting.
(Pullable symbol acquisition means 232)
Retractable symbol acquisition means 232 is for acquiring, from the rotational position determination means 150, a symbol located within a range that can be retracted to the stop reference position on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of each rotary reel 23. It is. Specifically, the retractable symbol acquisition means 232 receives the time lapse signal from the time measuring means 231 and can receive three symbols that can be stopped immediately at the stop reference position, and the range of the number of sliding symbols “1” to “4”. Then, when the rotating reel 23 is stopped, a total of seven symbols of the four symbols that stop on the second winning effective line 37B are acquired from the rotational position determination means 150.

(Winning slide number determination means 233)
The winning slide piece number judging means 233 has a plurality of winning symbols when the rotating reel 23 is stopped within the range of “0” to “4” for the seven symbols obtained by the drawable symbol obtaining means 232. This is for determining whether or not a winning combination is given for any of the winning combinations for each number of sliding symbols.
(Sliding frame number selection means 234)
The sliding frame number selection means 234 removes the number of sliding frames from the number of sliding frames determined by the winning sliding frame number determination unit 233 when winning the winning combination in the range of the sliding frame number “0” to “4”. Is for selecting one. The sliding frame number selection means 234 passes the symbol of the selected sliding frame number and stops the rotary reel 23 at the stop reference position.

(Number of payouts during BB 240)
During the BB game, the number-of-payout counting means 240 during the BB game counts the number of medals paid out from the payout device 5 based on the winning combination and the credit number counting means 190 based on the winning combination winning. This is for counting the number of added medals.
Further, when the count value of the BB payout number counting means 240 exceeds “465” and the BB game is ended, the count value of the BB payout number counting means 240 is cleared to “0”. It has become.

(Setting value changing means 250)
The setting value changing means 250 is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 based on the determination result of the winning determination means 170.
In other words, “change the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210” means that the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is different from the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210. It is to switch to the set value.
Setting value changing means 250 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Setting value change means 251 for winning combination
(2) Stage storage means 252
Further, the set value changing means 250 is not limited to the above (1) and (2).

(Setting value change means 251 for winning combination)
The winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 is promoted according to the winning combination that won the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 on the condition that the winning determination means 170 determines that the predetermined winning combination has been won. Or for demoting.
In the present embodiment, the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 wins “7 (red) winning combination”, “7 (blue) winning combination”, “Red 7 Bell winning combination” or “Watermelon winning combination”. On the condition that it is determined by the winning determination means 170, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is promoted or demoted according to the winning combination that won the prize.

“Promote the set value stored in the set value storage unit 210” means that the set value stored in the set value storage unit 210 is in a stage where the winning probability is higher than the set value stored in the set value storage unit 210. It means switching to the set value.
In the present embodiment, “promoting the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210” corresponds to changing from a setting value having a small value to a setting value having a large value. Specifically, for example, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “3”, if the setting value is promoted by one step, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “4”. Become.
“Degrade the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210” means that the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is at a stage where the winning probability is lower than the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210. It means switching to the set value.

In the present embodiment, “derating the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210” corresponds to changing from a setting value having a large value to a setting value having a small value. Specifically, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “3”, if the setting value is promoted by one step, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “2”.
However, if the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “6” and the level is promoted by one step, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “1”. Further, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “6”, if the setting value is promoted by two stages, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “2”. Further, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “5”, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “1” when promoted by two stages. If the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “1” and demoted by one step, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 becomes “6”.

In the present embodiment, the winning combination corresponding setting value changing unit 251 determines that the winning determination unit 170 determines that the winning combination “7 (red) winning” or “7 (blue) winning combination” has been won. The set value stored in the set value storage unit 210 when more than 465 medals are paid out during the BB game, that is, when the count value of the BB payout number counting unit 240 exceeds “465”. Make changes.
(Stage storage means 252)
The stage storage means 252 is for storing in advance, for each winning combination, a stage in which the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 by the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 is promoted or demoted. In other words, the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 reads out the stage to be promoted or demoted from the stage storage means 252 according to the winning combination winning, and promotes or demotes the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210.

In the present embodiment, the stage storage means 252 “elevates the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage means 210“ two-stage promotion ”for“ 7 (red) winning combination ”and“ 7 (blue) winning combination ”. Is remembered.
Further, the stage storage unit 252 stores, for the “red 7 bell winning combination”, that the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is “promoted by one stage”.
In addition, the stage storage unit 252 stores that the set value to be stored in the set value storage unit 210 is “downgraded by one stage” for the “watermelon winning combination”.
(Initial setting value storage means 260)
The initial setting value storage means 260 starts the game when the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed by the setting value changing means 250 from a setting value stored in advance before starting the game to another setting value. This is for storing setting values stored in advance. Specifically, a setting value (hereinafter referred to as “initial setting value”) stored in advance in the setting value storage unit 210 before the game starts is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100. Yes.

In the present embodiment, the initial set value storage means 260, when it is determined by the winning determination means 170 that the “Red 7 Bell winning combination” has been won, Before the setting value is changed, the initial setting value is stored.
Further, the initial set value storage means 260 is changed from the initial set value to another set value by the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 when it is determined by the winning determination means 170 that the “watermelon winning combination” has been won. Before setting, the initial setting value is stored.
The initial set value storage means 260 is changed from the initial set value to another set value by the winning combination corresponding set value changing means 251 when the count value of the BB payout number counting means 240 exceeds “465”. Before setting, the initial setting value is stored.

The initial set value storage means 260 is configured to store “0” when the initial set value is not stored.
(Game number counting means 270)
In the game number counting means 270, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 has been changed by the setting value changing means 250 from a setting value (initial setting value) stored in advance before starting the game to another setting value. This is for counting the number of games triggered by.
In the present embodiment, the game number counting means 270 is triggered when the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means 251 is promoted or demoted according to the winning combination winning the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210. The number of games is counted.

Further, the game number counting means 270 starts counting from “0”. In addition, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 is stopped, the game number counting means 270 sets the count value of the game number counting means 270 to “ 1 "is added.
(Game number determination means 280)
The game number determination means 280 is for determining whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counting means 270 has reached a predetermined number.
In the present embodiment, the game number determination means 280 determines whether or not this count value has reached “10” when “1” is added to the count value of the game number count means 270. It has become. In addition, when it is determined that the count value of the game number counting unit 270 has reached “10”, the game number determining unit 280 outputs a number reaching signal to the set value returning unit 290.

(Set value return means 290)
The setting value return means 290 stores the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 in the initial setting value storage means 260 on condition that the game number determination means 280 determines that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. This is for returning to the set value.
In the present embodiment, the set value return means 290 is stored in the initial set value storage means 260 on condition that the game number determination means 280 determines that the count value of the game number count means 270 has reached “10”. The read set value is stored in the set value storage means 210.
Specifically, for example, when the setting value storage unit 210 stores the setting value “6” and the initial setting value storage unit 260 stores the setting value “1”, the setting value return unit 290 includes: When the number reaching signal from the game number determination means 280 is input, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed from “6” to “1”.

Further, when the setting value returning means 290 returns the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 to the initial setting value, the count value of the game number counting means 270 and the initial setting value of the initial setting value storage means 260 are set to “0”. To clear.
(Game state update means 200)
The game state updating means 200 is arranged so that the next game is started before the next game is started on the condition that the winning determination means 170 has made a determination of whether or not the winning combination has been won. This is for clearing RAM data that does not need to be carried over.
In the present embodiment, the gaming state updating means 200 determines whether or not each rotary reel 23 is stopped so that any of the symbol combinations related to the winning combination is displayed on the symbol display window 31. A predetermined area of the RAM is cleared on condition that it is performed by the means 170. Thereby, the normal winning flag is deleted, the special winning flag that has been won is deleted, the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is cleared, and the like.

(Production control device 300)
The effect control device 300 is for controlling the output of the notification device 8 based on a signal from the game control device 100.
The effect control device functions as effect data storage means 310, effect output control means 320, and the like when the CPU executes a program stored in the ROM. The production control device 300 may have means other than those described above.
Next, each means with which the production | presentation control apparatus 300 is provided is demonstrated.
(Production data storage means 310)
The effect data storage means 310 is for storing data relating to effects to be output to the notification device 8. Specifically, for example, an image displayed on the image display device 34, a sound generated from the speaker 35, a blinking pattern of the lamp 33, and the like are stored as data.

(Production output control means 320)
The effect output control means 320 is for controlling the output of the notification device 8 based on the data stored in the effect data storage means 310. In other words, the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 310 is selected based on the signal from the game control device 100, and the output of the notification device 8 is controlled according to this effect data.
(Operation of slot machine S)
An outline of the operation of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not the start switch 53 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 102. When it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 101.
In step 102, it is determined whether or not the replay winning combination was won in the previous game. If it is determined that the player has not won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 103. If it is determined that the player has won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 104.
In step 103, the bet number determination unit 310 determines whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting unit 180 is “3”. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”, the routine proceeds to step 104. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, “1” or “2”, the process returns to step 101.

In step 104, a winning lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 105.
In step 105, rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is started simultaneously by the rotation control means 140. Then, the process proceeds to Step 106.
In step 106, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 54 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 54 has been operated, the routine proceeds to step 107. When it is determined that the stop switch 54 has not been operated, the routine proceeds to step 117.
In step 107, the stop table selection means 162 selects the stop table 161 according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. For example, when the winning flag is set, the stop table 161 corresponding to the winning flag is selected. When no winning flag is set, the lost stop table 161 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to Step 108.

In step 108, the number of sliding symbols on the rotary reel 23 corresponding to the operated stop switch 54 is determined by the sliding symbol number determining means 163. Then, the process proceeds to Step 109.
In step 109, the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the position where the symbol of the number of sliding symbols determined by the number of sliding symbols determining means 163 is slid. Then, the process proceeds to Step 110.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not all the rotation reels 23 have stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 111. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 106.

In step 111, it is determined whether or not the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 112. When it is determined that the initial set value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial set value storage means 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 113.
In step 112, a game number counting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 113.

In step 113, the winning determination means 170 performs a winning determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned with the winning effective line 37, that is, whether or not the winning combination is won. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 114. If it is determined that the winning combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step 121.
In step 114, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination won is paid out by the payout device 5. Then, the process proceeds to step 115.
In step 115, it is determined whether or not the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 116. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 121.

In step 116, a setting value change process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 121.
In step 117, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of each rotary reel 23. If it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step 118. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step 106.
In step 118, an automatic stop control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 119.
In step 119, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 120. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 121.

In step 120, a game count process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 121.
In step 121, the game state update means 200 performs a game state update process. Specifically, a predetermined area of the RAM is cleared, and the normal winning flag is deleted, the special winning flag that has been won is deleted, the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is cleared, and the like. Then, the game is ended.
Next, the winning lottery process of step 104 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 201, the extracted random number data is acquired by the random number extraction means 132. Specifically, one random number is extracted by the random number extraction unit 132 from the random number generated by the random number generation unit 131 of the winning lottery unit 130. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.
In step 202, the determination table selection means 134 selects the winning determination table 133. Then, the process proceeds to Step 203.
In step 203, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won. Specifically, the winning determination means 135 collates with which area of the winning determination table 133 the extracted random number data is included. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 204. If the winning combination has not been won, that is, it is determined that the game has been “lost”, step 204 is skipped and the winning lottery process is terminated.

In step 204, a winning flag relating to the winning combination won in the lottery by the winning lottery means 130 is set by the winning flag establishment means 136. Then, the winning lottery process ends.
Next, the automatic stop control process in step 118 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 301, the rotary reel 23 that performs automatic stop control is selected. Specifically, among the rotating reels 23 that are rotating, the leftmost rotating reel 23 is selected.
In step 302, seven symbols located in a range that can be pulled into the stop reference position are acquired from the rotational position determination means 150. Then, the process proceeds to step 303.

In step 303, when the rotary reel 23 is stopped within the range of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” for the seven symbols acquired by the retractable symbol acquisition means 232, it is selected as one of a plurality of winning combinations. Whether or not to win a prize is determined for each number of sliding frames. Then, the process proceeds to step 304.
In step 304, when the winning combination is won in the range of the number of sliding frames “0” to “4”, one sliding frame number is selected from the number of sliding frames determined by the winning sliding frame number determining means 233. To do. Then, the process proceeds to Step 305.
In step 305, the design of the selected number of sliding frames is passed and the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the stop reference position. Then, the process proceeds to step 306.

In step 306, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped, the automatic stop control process is terminated. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 301.
Next, the setting value changing process in step 116 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 401, it is determined whether or not a BB game is in progress. If it is determined that the BB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step 402. If it is determined that the BB game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 405.

In step 402, it is determined whether or not the count value of the BB payout number counting means 240 exceeds “465”. If it is determined that the value exceeds “465”, the process proceeds to step 403. If it is determined that the value does not exceed “465”, the setting value changing process is terminated.
In step 403, the setting value (initial setting value) stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to step 404.
In step 404, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is "two-stage promoted". Then, the set value change process is terminated.

In step 405, it is determined whether or not the winning winning combination is a “red 7 bell winning combination”. If it is determined that “Red 7 Bell winning combination”, the routine proceeds to step 406. If it is determined that it is not “Red 7 Bell winning combination”, the process proceeds to step 407.
In step 406, the setting value (initial setting value) stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to Step 407.
In step 407, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is "promoted". Then, the set value change process is terminated.
In step 408, it is determined whether or not the winning winning combination is a “watermelon winning combination”. If it is determined that it is a “watermelon winning combination”, the process proceeds to step 409. If it is determined that it is not a “watermelon winning combination”, the setting value changing process is terminated.

In step 409, the setting value (initial setting value) stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to step 410.
In step 410, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is "downgraded by one level". Then, the set value change process is terminated.
Next, the game number counting process in steps 112 and 120 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 501, “1” is added to the count value of the game number counting means 270. Then, the process proceeds to Step 502.

In step 502, the game number determination means 280 determines whether or not the count value of the game number counting means 270 has reached “10”. If it is determined that “10” has been reached, the process proceeds to step 503. If it is determined that “10” has not been reached, the game count process is terminated.
In step 503, the set value returning unit 290 stores the set value stored in the initial set value storage unit 260 in the set value storage unit 210. Then, the process proceeds to step 504.
In step 504, the count value of the game number counting means 270 and the initial setting value of the initial setting value storage means 260 are cleared to “0”. Then, the game number counting process is ended.

Next, manual setting value change processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The manual set value changing process is started when the power switch 55 is turned from OFF to ON.
In step 601, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 56 is ON. If it is determined that the setting key switch 56 is ON, the process proceeds to step 602. If it is determined that the setting key switch 56 is not turned ON, the manual setting value changing process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step 101.
In step 602, the data stored in the RAM of the control device 10 excluding the set value data in the set value storage means 210 is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 603.

In step 603, the state of the slot machine S is switched from the game mode to the set value change mode. Further, the manual setting value selection unit 222 stores the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210. Then, the process proceeds to Step 604.
In step 604, the set value stored in the manual set value selection means 222 is displayed on the numerical value display unit 32. Then, the process proceeds to step 605. In step 605, it is determined whether or not the setting change switch 57 has been operated. If it is determined that the setting change switch 57 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 606. If it is determined that the setting change switch 57 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 608.

In step 606, the manual setting value selection means 222 selects and stores the setting value of the next stage. Specifically, for example, when the setting value stored in the manual setting value selection unit 222 is “5”, when the setting change switch 57 is operated once, the storage of the manual setting value selection unit 222 is “6”. Will be rewritten. Then, the process proceeds to Step 607.
In step 607, the display of the set value on the numerical display unit 32 is changed. Specifically, for example, when the numerical value display section 32 is displayed as “−5-”, when the setting change switch 57 is operated once, the display of the numerical value display section 32 is changed to “−6−”. Be changed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 608.

In step 608, it is determined whether the start switch 53 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 609. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 605.
In step 609, the setting value selected by the manual setting value selection unit 222 is determined as the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210. Specifically, the manual setting value determining unit 223 causes the setting value storage unit 210 to store the setting value stored in the manual setting value selection unit 222. Then, the process proceeds to Step 610.
In step 610, the display of the numerical value display unit 32 is switched to a display indicating that the set value has been confirmed. For example, when the numerical display unit 32 is displayed as “−6”, the display of the numerical display unit 32 is switched to “6”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 611.

In step 611, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 82 has been turned OFF. If it is determined that the setting key switch 82 has been turned OFF, the process proceeds to step 612. If it is determined that the setting key switch 82 is not turned OFF, the process returns to step 611.
In step 612, the display of the set value on the numerical display unit 32 is turned off, and the state of the slot machine S is switched from the set value change mode to the game mode. Then, the manual setting value changing process is ended, and the process proceeds to step 101.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, a predetermined winning combination ("7 (red) winning combination", "7 (blue) winning combination", "Red 7 Bell winning combination" or "Watermelon winning combination") When the winning determination means 170 determines that a winning has been won, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is promoted or demoted according to the winning combination won. As a result, the player expects that the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 will be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting a bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. A slot machine with an increased interest can be provided.

In particular, the set value stored in the set value storage unit 210 is promoted by winning a predetermined winning combination (“7 (red) winning combination”, “7 (blue) winning combination” or “red 7 bell winning combination”). Therefore, the player becomes interested in stopping each rotating reel 23 so that these winning combinations win, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, since the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is demoted by winning a predetermined winning combination (watermelon winning combination), the player can stop each rotating reel 23 so that the winning combination does not win. It becomes interesting and can increase the interest of the game.
In addition, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed by the setting value changing unit 250 from a setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value, the game is performed a predetermined number of times thereafter. The setting value is stored in advance before the game starts. Thereby, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the value of changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 by the setting value changing unit 250 is increased, and the interest of the game is further increased.

In addition, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of each rotating reel 23, rotation of each rotating reel 23 that is rotating is stopped even if the stop switch 54 is not operated, and rotation is performed so that any winning combination is not won. Control (automatic stop control) is performed to stop each of the rotating reels 23 therein. As a result, the player controls the slot machine to perform automatic stop control so that the predetermined winning combination (“7 (red) winning combination”, “7 (blue) winning combination”, “red 7 bell winning combination” or “watermelon” By not winning the “winning role”), it is possible to avoid a change in the set value and to provide a slot machine that further increases the fun of the game.
(Second Embodiment)
The slot machine S according to the first embodiment is formed so that when a predetermined winning combination wins, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed in accordance with the winning winning combination. In the second embodiment, when a predetermined winning combination is won and won, the set value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is promoted, and when a predetermined winning combination is won and no winning is set, the set value storage means 210 It is formed so that the set value to be stored in is demoted.

Further, the slot machine S according to the second embodiment is the same in hardware configuration as the slot machine S according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.
FIGS. 15 to 17 show a second embodiment. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine S. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process of the slot machine S.
(Setting value changing means 250)
The setting value changing means 250 is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 based on the determination result of the winning determination means 170.

In other words, “change the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210” means that the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is different from the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210. It is to switch to the set value.
Setting value changing means 250 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Set value promotion means upon winning (2) Set value demotion means upon non-winning Further, the set value changing means 250 is not limited to the above (1) and (2).

(Means for promoting the set value at the time of winning a prize)
The set value promotion means at the time of winning is set on the condition that the winning winning means 130 wins a predetermined winning combination and the winning determining means 170 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. This is for promoting the set value stored in the storage means 210.
In the present embodiment, the winning set value promotion means indicates that the “red 7 bell winning flag” is set and that the winning determining means 170 has determined that the “red 7 bell winning combination” has been won. As a condition, the set value to be stored in the set value storage means 210 is “1 step promoted”.
(Means for demoting the set value when not winning)
The set value demotion means at the time of non-winning is set on condition that the predetermined winning combination is won by the lottery of the winning lottery means 130 and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won by the winning determination means 170. This is for demoting the set value stored in the value storage means 210.

In the present embodiment, the set value demotion means at the time of non-winning is based on the condition that the “watermelon winning flag” is set and that the “watermelon winning combination” has not been won and the winning determination means 170 has determined. The set value stored in the set value storage unit 210 is “downgraded by one step”.
(Initial setting value storage means 260)
The initial setting value storage means 260 starts the game when the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed by the setting value changing means 250 from a setting value stored in advance before starting the game to another setting value. This is for storing setting values stored in advance. Specifically, a setting value (hereinafter referred to as “initial setting value”) stored in advance in the setting value storage unit 210 before the game starts is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100. Yes.

In the present embodiment, the initial setting value storage means 260 indicates that the “red 7 bell winning flag” is set and that the winning determination means 170 has determined that “red 7 bell winning combination” has been won. As a condition, the initial set value is stored before the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is “promoted by one stage” by the winning set value promotion means.
Further, the initial set value storage means 260 sets the set value storage means 210 on the condition that the “watermelon winning flag” is set and that the “watermelon winning combination” has not been won and the winning determination means 170 has determined. The initial set value is stored before the set value to be stored is “one-step demoted” by the non-winning set value demoting means.

The initial set value storage means 260 is configured to store “0” when the initial set value is not stored.
(Operation of slot machine S)
An outline of the operation of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In step 701, it is determined whether or not the start switch 53 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 702. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 701.

In step 702, it is determined whether or not the replay winning combination has been won in the previous game. If it is determined that the player has not won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 703. If it is determined that the player has won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 704.
In step 703, the bet number determination unit 310 determines whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting unit 180 is “3”. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”, the process proceeds to step 704. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, “1” or “2”, the process returns to step 701.

In step 704, a winning lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 705.
In step 705, the rotation control means 140 starts the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 all at once. Then, the process proceeds to step 706.
In step 706, it is determined whether the stop switch 54 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 707. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 716.
In Step 707, the stop table 161 according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130 is selected by the stop table selecting means 162. For example, when the winning flag is set, the stop table 161 corresponding to the winning flag is selected. When no winning flag is set, the lost stop table 161 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to Step 708.

In step 708, the number of sliding symbols on the rotary reel 23 corresponding to the operated stop switch 54 is determined by the sliding symbol number determining means 163. Then, the process proceeds to Step 709.
In step 709, the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the position where the symbol having the number of sliding symbols determined by the number of sliding symbols determining means 163 is slid. Then, the process proceeds to Step 710.
In step 710, a determination is made as to whether or not rotation of all rotating reels 23 has stopped. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 711. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 706.

In step 711, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 712. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 713.
In step 712, a game number counting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 713.

In step 713, the winning determination unit 170 performs a winning determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned with the winning effective line 37, that is, whether or not the winning combination is won. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 714. If it is determined that the winning combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step 715.
In step 714, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination won is paid out by the payout device 5. Then, the process proceeds to Step 715.
In step 715, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of each rotary reel 23. If it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step 716. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step 706.

In step 716, an automatic stop control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 717.
In step 717, it is determined whether or not the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 718. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 719.

In step 718, a game number counting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 719.
In step 719, a setting value change process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 720.
In step 720, game state update processing is performed by the game state update means 200. Specifically, a predetermined area of the RAM is cleared, and the normal winning flag is deleted, the special winning flag that has been won is deleted, the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is cleared, and the like. Then, the game is ended.

Next, the setting value changing process in step 719 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 801, it is determined whether or not the “red 7 bell winning flag” is set. If it is determined that the “red 7 bell winning flag” is set, the process proceeds to step 802. If it is determined that the “red 7 bell winning flag” is not set, the process proceeds to step 806.
In step 802, it is determined whether the winning winning combination is “Red 7 Bell winning combination”. If it is determined that the winning combination is “Red 7 Bell Winner”, the process proceeds to step 803. If it is determined that it is not “red 7 bell winning combination”, the setting value changing process is terminated.

In step 803, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 804. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 805.
In step 804, the setting value (initial setting value) stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

In step 805, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is "promoted". Then, the set value change process is terminated.
In step 806, it is determined whether or not the “watermelon winning flag” is set. If it is determined that the “watermelon winning flag” is set, the process proceeds to step 807. When it is determined that the “watermelon winning flag” is not set, the setting value changing process is terminated.
In step 807, it is determined whether or not the winning combination won is a “watermelon winning combination”. If it is determined that it is not a “watermelon winning combination”, the process proceeds to step 808. If it is determined that it is a “watermelon winning combination”, the setting value changing process is terminated.

In step 808, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 809. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 810.
In step 809, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to Step 810.

In step 810, the set value stored in the set value storage unit 210 is “downgraded by one step”. Then, the set value change process is terminated.
Note that the winning lottery process in step 704 described above is the same as the winning lottery process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. The automatic stop control process in step 716 described above is the same as the automatic stop control process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Moreover, since the game number counting process of step 712 and step 718 described above is the same as the game number counting process according to the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined winning combination (red 7 bell winning combination) is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means 130, it is determined that a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is won. When the determination is made by the means 170, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is promoted. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination (watermelon winning combination) is won in the lottery of the winning lottery means 130, and the winning determination means 170 determines that the winning combination corresponding to this winning is not won, the set value storage means 210 The setting value stored in is demoted. As a result, the player expects that the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 will be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting a bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. A slot machine with an increased interest can be provided.

In particular, since the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is promoted by winning a predetermined winning combination (red 7-bell winning combination), the game is performed to stop each rotating reel so that the winning combination wins. The interests of the players become more interesting and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed by the setting value changing unit 250 from a setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value, the game is performed a predetermined number of times thereafter. The setting value is stored in advance before the game starts. Thereby, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the value of changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 by the setting value changing unit 250 is increased, and the interest of the game is further increased.

  In addition, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 23, rotation of each rotating reel 23 is stopped even if there is no operation of the stop switch 54, and it is rotating so that no winning combination is won. Control (automatic stop control) is performed to stop each of the rotary reels 23. As a result, when the “Red 7 Bell Winning Flag” is set, the player avoids changing the set value by not allowing the slot machine to perform automatic stop control and winning the “Red 7 Bell Winning Role”. It is possible to provide a slot machine that can further increase the interest of the game. In addition, when the “Watermelon Winning Flag” is set, the player can change the set value by causing the slot machine to perform automatic stop control and not winning the “Watermelon Winning Role”. It is possible to provide a slot machine with more fun.

(Third embodiment)
In the slot machine S according to the third embodiment, when a predetermined winning combination is won and won, a predetermined number is added, and when a predetermined winning combination is won and not won, the predetermined number is subtracted. And when the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined number, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is promoted.
The slot machine S according to the third embodiment is the same as the slot machine S according to the first embodiment in terms of hardware configuration. Therefore, the third embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

FIGS. 18 to 21 show a third embodiment. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine S. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process of the slot machine S. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the game count processing of the slot machine S.
(Setting value changing means 250)
The setting value changing means 250 is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 based on the determination result of the winning determination means 170.
In other words, “change the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210” means that the setting value to be stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is different from the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210. It is to switch to the set value.

Setting value changing means 250 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Numerical value storage means (2) Winning winning addition means (3) Non-winning winning subtraction means (4) Numerical value judging means (5) Arrival setting value changing means The setting value changing means 250 is also described above. It is not limited to (1) to (5).

(Numeric storage means)
The numerical value storage means is for storing numerical values. Specifically, for example, one numerical value can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100.
In the present embodiment, the numerical value storage means stores “0” in the slot machine S in the initial state.
(Means for adding winning prizes)
The means for adding at the time of winning a prize is a numerical storage means provided that the winning winning means 130 wins a predetermined winning combination and that the winning determining means 170 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. Is for adding a predetermined number to the stored numerical value.

In the present embodiment, the means for adding at the time of winning a prize is that the “bell winning flag”, “watermelon winning flag”, “cherry winning flag” or “red 7 bell winning flag” is set, and these winning flags are On the condition that the winning determination means 170 has determined that the corresponding winning combination has been won, an addition signal is output, and an operation of adding “3” to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is performed. .
(Subtraction means when not winning)
The winning subtraction means stores a numerical value on the condition that the winning winning lottery means 130 wins a predetermined winning combination and that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won by the winning determining means 170. This is for subtracting a predetermined number from the numerical value stored in the means.

In the present embodiment, the subtracting means at the time of non-winning winning is that the “bell winning flag”, “watermelon winning flag”, “cherry winning flag” or “red 7 bell winning flag” is set, and these winning flags On the condition that the winning determination means 170 has determined that no winning combination corresponding to the above has been won, an operation for outputting a subtraction signal and subtracting “1” from the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means To do.
(Numerical judgment means)
The numerical value determining means is for determining whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means has reached a predetermined number.

In the present embodiment, the numerical value determining means reaches “300” as the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means when “3” is added to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means by the winning prize adding means. It is determined whether or not. In addition, when the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached “300”, the numerical value determination means outputs a numerical value arrival signal to the initial set value storage means 260.
(Measuring setting value change means)
The arrival time setting value changing means is for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 on condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. Is.

In the present embodiment, the arrival time set value change means stores the set value storage means 210 in the setting value storage means 210 on condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means means has reached “300”. The set value is changed from the initial set value to the set value “6”.
Specifically, for example, when the setting value storage unit 210 stores the setting value “1”, the arrival time setting value change unit inputs a change execution signal from the initial setting value storage unit 260 described later. Sometimes, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed from “1” to “6”.
(Initial setting value storage means 260)
The initial setting value storage means 260 starts the game when the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed by the setting value changing means 250 from a setting value stored in advance before starting the game to another setting value. This is for storing setting values stored in advance. Specifically, a setting value (hereinafter referred to as “initial setting value”) stored in advance in the setting value storage unit 210 before the game starts is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100. Yes.

In the present embodiment, the initial set value storage means 260 stores the set value storage means 210 on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached “300”. The initial set value is stored before the set value is changed by the arrival time set value changing means. Specifically, the initial set value storage means 260 stores an initial set value when a numerical value arrival signal from the numerical value determination means is input. Then, the initial set value storage means 260 outputs a change execution signal to the arrival time set value change means.
The initial set value storage means 260 is configured to store “0” when the initial set value is not stored.

(Game number counting means 270)
In the game number counting means 270, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 has been changed by the setting value changing means 250 from a setting value (initial setting value) stored in advance before starting the game to another setting value. This is for counting the number of games triggered by.
In the present embodiment, the number-of-games counting unit 270 counts the number of games when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed by the arrival time setting value changing unit.
Further, the game number counting means 270 starts counting from “0”. In addition, the game number counting means 270 stores the initial setting value when the lottery for winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations is performed by the winning lottery means. Sometimes, “1” is added to the count value of the game number counting means 270.

In addition, when the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value and the special winning flag is set, the game count counting means 270 ends the count of the number of games.
(Game number determination means 280)
The game number determination means 280 is for determining whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counting means 270 has reached a predetermined number.
In the present embodiment, the game number determination means 280 determines whether or not this count value has reached “10” when “1” is added to the count value of the game number count means 270. It has become. In addition, when it is determined that the count value of the game number counting unit 270 has reached “10”, the game number determining unit 280 outputs a number reaching signal to the set value returning unit 290.

(Set value return means 290)
The setting value return means 290 stores the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 in the initial setting value storage means 260 on condition that the game number determination means 280 determines that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. This is for returning to the set value.
In the present embodiment, the set value return means 290 is stored in the initial set value storage means 260 on condition that the game number determination means 280 determines that the count value of the game number count means 270 has reached “10”. The read set value is stored in the set value storage means 210.
Specifically, for example, when the setting value storage unit 210 stores the setting value “6” and the initial setting value storage unit 260 stores the setting value “1”, the setting value return unit 290 includes: When the number reaching signal from the game number determination means 280 is input, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed from “6” to “1”.

The set value return means 290 stores the initial set value in the set value storage means 210 when the special winning flag is set when the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value. It has become.
(Operation of slot machine S)
An outline of the operation of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In step 901, it is determined whether or not the start switch 53 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 902. When it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 901.

In step 902, it is determined whether or not the replay winning combination has been won in the previous game. If it is determined that the player has not won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 903. If it is determined that the player has won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 904.
In step 903, the bet number determination unit 310 determines whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting unit 180 is “3”. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”, the process proceeds to step 904. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, “1” or “2”, the process returns to step 901.

In step 904, a winning lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 905.
In step 905, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 906. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 907.
In step 906, a game number counting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.

In step 907, rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is started simultaneously by the rotation control means 140. Then, the process proceeds to Step 908.
In step 908, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 54 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 909. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 919.
In step 909, the stop table selection unit 162 selects the stop table 161 corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery unit 130. For example, when the winning flag is set, the stop table 161 corresponding to the winning flag is selected. When no winning flag is set, the lost stop table 161 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to Step 910.

In step 910, the number of sliding symbols on the rotary reel 23 corresponding to the operated stop switch 54 is determined by the sliding symbol number determining means 163. Then, the process proceeds to Step 911.
In step 911, the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the position where the symbol having the number of sliding symbols determined by the number of sliding symbols determining means 163 is slid. Then, the process proceeds to Step 912.
In step 912, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 913. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 908.

In step 913, the winning determination unit 170 performs a winning determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned with the winning effective line 37, that is, whether or not the winning combination is won. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 914. If it is determined that the winning combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step 921.
In step 914, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination won is paid out by the payout device 5. Then, the process proceeds to Step 915.
In step 915, it is determined whether or not the initial setting value storage means 260 stores the initial setting value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 916. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 924.

In step 916, a determination is made as to whether the winning winning combination is a predetermined winning combination (“Bell Winning Role”, “Watermelon Winning Role”, “Cherry Winning Role” or “Red 7 Bell Winning Role”). Is called. If it is determined that the winning combination is a predetermined winning combination, the process proceeds to step 917. If it is determined that the winning combination is not the predetermined winning combination, the process proceeds to step 924.
In step 917, “3” is added to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means. Then, the process proceeds to step 918.
In step 918, a setting value change process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 924.

In step 919, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of each rotary reel 23. If it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step 920. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step 908.
In step 920, an automatic stop control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 921.
In step 921, it is determined whether or not the initial set value storage means 260 stores the initial set value. When it is determined that the initial setting value is not stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 is “0”, the process proceeds to step 922. When it is determined that the initial setting value is stored, specifically, when it is determined that the numerical value stored in the initial setting value storage means 260 is any one of “1” to “6”, Proceed to step 924.

In step 922, a determination is made as to whether a predetermined winning flag (“bell winning flag”, “watermelon winning flag”, “cherry winning flag” or “red 7 bell winning flag”) is set. If it is determined that the predetermined winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step 923. If it is determined that the predetermined winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 924.
In step 923, “1” is subtracted from the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means. Then, the process proceeds to step 924.
In step 924, game state update processing is performed by the game state update means 200. Specifically, a predetermined area of the RAM is cleared, and the normal winning flag is deleted, the special winning flag that has been won is deleted, the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is cleared, and the like. Then, the game is ended.

Next, the setting value changing process in step 918 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 1001, whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached "300" is determined by the numerical value determination means. If it is determined that “300” has been reached, the process proceeds to step 1002. When it is determined that “300” has not been reached, the setting value changing process is terminated.
In step 1002, the setting value (initial setting value) stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1003.

In step 1003, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed from the initial setting value to the setting value “6”.
In step 1004, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means is cleared to “0”. Then, the set value change process is terminated.
Next, the game number counting process in step 906 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 1101, it is determined whether or not a special winning flag is set. If it is determined that the special winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 1102. If it is determined that the special winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step 1104.

In step 1102, “1” is added to the count value of the game number counting means 270. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1103.
In step 1103, the game number determination means 280 determines whether or not the count value of the game number count means 270 has reached “10”. If it is determined that “10” has been reached, the process proceeds to step 1104. If it is determined that “10” has not been reached, the game count process is terminated.
In step 1104, the setting value return unit 290 stores the setting value stored in the initial setting value storage unit 260 in the setting value storage unit 210. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1105.

In step 1105, the count value of the game number counting means 270 and the initial setting value of the initial setting value storage means 260 are cleared to “0”. Then, the game number counting process is ended.
Note that the winning lottery process in step 904 described above is the same as the winning lottery process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. The automatic stop control process in step 920 described above is the same as the automatic stop control process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, a predetermined winning combination (“Bell Winning Role”, “Watermelon Winning Role”, “Cherry Winning Role” or “Red 7 Bell Winning Role” is selected by the lottery of the winning lottery means 130. ), If the winning determination means 170 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won, a predetermined number is added to the numerical value in the numerical value storing means. Also, if you win a predetermined winning combination ("Bell Winner", "Watermelon Winner", "Cherry Winner" or "Red 7 Bell Winner") in the lottery 130 When it is determined by the winning determination means 170 that the winning combination has not been won, a predetermined number is subtracted from the numerical value in the numerical value storing means. When the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is changed. As a result, the player expects that the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 will be changed in addition to paying out medals and starting a bonus game in response to winning the winning combination. A slot machine with an increased interest can be provided.

In particular, the set value stored in the set value storage means 210 is promoted on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. ("Bell Winner", "Watermelon Winner", "Cherry Winner" or "Red 7 Bell Winner"), players will be interested in stopping each reel to win, The fun of gaming can be enhanced.
In addition, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 is changed by the setting value changing unit 250 from a setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value, the game is performed a predetermined number of times thereafter. The setting value is stored in advance before the game starts. Thereby, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the value of changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 by the setting value changing unit 250 is increased, and the interest of the game is further increased.

In addition, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of each rotating reel 23, rotation of each rotating reel 23 that is rotating is stopped even if the stop switch 54 is not operated, and rotation is performed so that any winning combination is not won. Control (automatic stop control) is performed to stop each of the rotating reels 23 therein. Accordingly, the player can avoid changing the set value by causing the slot machine to perform automatic stop control so that the predetermined winning combination is not won, thereby providing a slot machine that further increases the interest of the game. be able to.
(Other embodiments)
Although the first to third embodiments have been described as embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments may be appropriately combined or rearranged.

In the first to third embodiments, the slot machine S that plays games using medals has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to a slot machine that plays games using pachinko balls. be able to.
In the first to third embodiments, the automatic stop control unit 230 performs automatic stop control by a so-called “control method”. However, the stop described in the first embodiment is used. The automatic stop control may be performed by a so-called “table method” such as the control means 160.
In each of the first to third embodiments, each winning determination table 133 used according to the gaming state of the slot machine S includes six types of winning determination tables according to the set values. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Specifically, for example, the winning determination table for normal games and the winning determination table for normal games when the special winning flag is established include six types of winning determination tables according to the set values, but for the BB game. The winning determination table and the RB game winning determination table can be formed so as to have one type of winning determination table. During the BB game, the winning determination table for the common BB game is used regardless of whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 210 is “1” to “6”. Can be formed so that a common RB game winning determination table is used regardless of the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 210 from “1” to “6”.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the front door of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the symbol display window and winning prize effective line which concern on 1st Embodiment. It is an expanded view which shows a part of reel tape of each rotation reel which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the power supply unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the input of the control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment, control, and an output. It is a block diagram of the winning lottery means and automatic stop control means according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic stop control process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game frequency count process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing manual setting value change processing of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game frequency count process of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

S slot machine 1 chassis
2 Replacement unit 3 Front door
4 Power supply unit 5 Dispensing device
6 Medal selector 7 Insertion sensor
8 Notification device
10 Controller 11 Opening
12 Middle plate 13 Upper opening
14 Lower opening 15 Bottom plate
16A Right side plate 16B Left side plate
17 Top plate 18 Housing side hinge
21 Frame 22 Reel unit
23 Rotating reel 24 Board unit
25 Frame side hinge 26 Engagement clip
27 Hook 28 Reel tape
30 Upper door 31 Symbol display window
32 Numeric display 33 Lamp
34 Image display device 35 Speaker
36 Hinge on the upper door 37 Prize winning line
40 Lower door 41 Medals outlet
42 Medal slot 43 Medal tray
44 Medal discharge section 45 Front panel
46 Lower door hinge
50 Operation section 51 Bet switch
52 Checkout switch 53 Start switch
54 Stop switch 55 Power switch
56 Setting key switch 57 Setting change switch
58 Reset switch
100 Game control device 110 Normal game control device
120 Special game control means 121 BB game control means
122 RB game control means
130 Winning lottery means 131 Random number generating means
132 Random number extraction means 133 Winning judgment table
134 Winning judgment table selection means 135 Winning judgment means
136 Winning flag establishment means
140 Rotation control means 150 Rotation position judgment means
160 Stop control means 161 Stop table
162 Stop table selection means 163 Sliding frame number determination means
170 Winning determination means 180 Bet count counting means
190 Credit number counting means 200 Game state updating means
210 Setting value storage
220 Manual set value change means 221 Manual set value change start means
222 Manual set value selection means 223 Manual set value confirmation means
224 Manual setting value change end means
230 Automatic stop control means 231 Timekeeping means
232 Retractable symbol acquisition means 233 Winning sliding frame number determination means
234 Sliding frame number selection means
240 BB medium payout count method
250 Setting value changing means 251 Setting value changing means corresponding to winning combination
252 stage storage
260 Initial setting value storage means 270 Game count counting means
280 Number of game determination means 290 Setting value return means
300 Production control device 310 Production data storage means
320 Production output control means

Claims (6)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of each reel,
A stop switch provided for each rotating reel and for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
Setting value storage means for storing any of the setting values in a plurality of stages;
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning roles triggered by the operation of the start switch;
When the stop switch is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel corresponding to this stop switch is stopped, and if one of the multiple winning combinations is won, the winning combination can be won and other winning combinations Stop control means for stopping the rotating reel so as not to win any of the winning combinations, and to stop the rotating reel so that any winning combination is not won when any winning combination is not won,
And a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is given to any of a plurality of winning roles when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped,
Winning lottery means
Random number generating means for generating random numbers in a predetermined area;
Random number extraction means for extracting one numerical value from a random number generated by the random number generation means under a predetermined condition;
For each random number generated by the random number generating means, one of a plurality of winning roles is assigned in advance or lost, and a plurality of winning determination tables with different allocation methods;
A winning determination table selecting means for selecting a winning determination table with reference to the setting value stored in the setting value storing means;
A winning determination means for comparing the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means with the winning determination table selected by the winning determination table selecting means, and determining whether one of a plurality of winning roles is won or lost. A slot machine configured to comprise:
A slot machine comprising setting value changing means for changing a setting value stored in the setting value storage means based on a determination result of the winning determination means. Setting value change means
A winning combination corresponding setting value changing means for promoting or demoting a set value to be stored in the setting value storage means according to the winning winning combination, on condition that the winning determination means determines that a predetermined winning combination has been won. When,
The stage storing means for preliminarily storing for each winning combination the stage for promoting or demoting the set value stored in the set value storing means by the winning combination corresponding setting value changing means. The described slot machine. Setting value change means
In addition to winning a predetermined winning combination in the lottery of the winning lottery means, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is promoted on the condition that the winning determining means determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. A means for promoting the set value for winning,
Wins a predetermined winning combination in the lottery of the winning lottery means and demotes the setting value stored in the setting value storage means on the condition that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to be won and determined by the winning determination means The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a non-winning set value demotion means. Setting value change means
Numerical value storage means for storing numerical values;
In addition to winning a predetermined winning combination in the lottery of the winning lottery means, the predetermined number is added to the numerical value stored in the numerical storage means on condition that the winning determining means determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is won. Means for adding at the time of winning a prize to
Winning a predetermined winning combination by lottery means, and subtracting a predetermined number from the value stored in the numerical storage means on the condition that the winning combination corresponding to the winning is determined not to win and the winning determination means Subtracting means for winning non-winning to
Numerical value determination means for determining whether or not the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number;
Provided with a setting value change unit at arrival for changing the setting value stored in the setting value storage means on the condition that the numerical value determination means determines that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means has reached a predetermined number. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: When the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed from the setting value stored in advance before the game is started to another setting value by the setting value changing means, the setting value stored in advance before the game is stored. Initial setting value storage means for
Counting the number of games for counting the number of games when the set value stored in the set value storage means has been changed by the set value changing means from the preset value stored in advance before starting the game to another set value Means,
Game number determination means for determining whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counting means has reached a predetermined number;
Setting value return for returning the setting value stored in the setting value storage means to the setting value stored in the initial setting value storage means on condition that the number of games has reached the predetermined number by the game number determination means The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: means.   Rotating each rotating reel to stop the rotation of each rotating reel even if there is no stop switch operation after a predetermined time from the start of rotation of each rotating reel, and so that no winning combination wins 6. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising automatic stop control means for stopping the reel.

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