JP2008245785A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine for changing a time (automatic stop starting time) from when a rotation reel starts rotating to when automatic stop control is started on the basis of an operation by a player for progressing a game. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine includes: an automatic stop control means for performing automatic stop control to stop rotation of each rotation reel during rotation even without the operation of a stop switch with the lapse of a prescribed time from starting of rotation of the rotation reel as a trigger; and an automatic stop starting time setting means for setting an automatic stop starting time on the basis of an operation essential to start the rotation of each rotation reel in a next game after the game is over. The automatic stop control means starts automatic stop control with the lapse of the automatic stop starting time set by the automatic stop starting time setting means from starting of rotation of the rotation reel as a start. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more specifically, a slot machine that changes a time from when a rotating reel starts to rotate until automatic stop control is started based on an operation for a player to advance a game. It is about.

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, 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. Furthermore, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination is aligned on the winning winning line, the winning combination is won and a predetermined number of medals are paid to the player.

In addition, when there is a rotating reel that is still rotating after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotating reel started to rotate, control for stopping each rotating reel (hereinafter referred to as “revolving reel”) without operation of the stop switch is performed. A slot machine in which “automatic stop control” is performed is disclosed. Here, the automatic stop control can stop each rotating reel so that any winning combination is not won regardless of whether the winning combination is won or lost by lottery (see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-503

By the way, in the slot machine as described above, the time from when the rotating reel starts to rotate until the automatic stop control starts is set uniformly, and this time cannot be changed by the player's intention. There was a problem.
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The object of the present invention is to determine the time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel to the start of automatic stop control. It is to provide a slot machine that changes based on an operation for advancing a game according to.

(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1
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 (23);
A stop switch (54) provided corresponding to each rotary reel (23), for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel (23);
A winning lottery means (130) for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning roles in response to an operation of the start switch (53);
When the stop switch (54) is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel (23) corresponding to the stop switch (54) is stopped and the rotating reel (23) is stopped based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130). Stop control means (160) for performing stop control
In order to perform automatic stop control to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (23), even if there is no operation of the stop switch (54), when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotating reel (23) Automatic stop control means (230),
A winning determination means (170) for determining whether or not any of the plurality of winning roles has won a prize when the rotation of all the rotating reels (23) has stopped,
A slot machine (S) formed so as to give a predetermined profit to a player when it is determined by the winning determination means (170) that the winning combination has been won,
The predetermined time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel (23) until the automatic stop control means (230) starts the automatic stop control is the automatic stop start time,
After the game is over, it is provided with an automatic stop start time setting means (220) for setting an automatic stop start time based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23) in the next game,
The automatic stop control means (230) starts automatic stop control when the automatic stop start time set by the automatic stop start time setting means (220) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel (23). It is related to the slot machine (S) which is a feature.

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 in a stepping motor, for example, and is rotated by rotation of a rotor of the stepping motor.
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 “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) to stop the rotation of the rotating reel (23) corresponding to the stop switch (54) and the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130). The stop control is performed to stop the rotating reel (23) based on the above.

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 `` automatic stop control means (230) '' means that each rotating reel (23) that is rotating without any operation of the stop switch (54) is triggered when a predetermined time has passed since the rotation of the rotating reel (23) is started. This is for performing an automatic stop control for stopping the rotation.
The automatic stop control means (230) starts the automatic stop control when the automatic stop start time set by the automatic stop start time setting means has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reel (23).
In addition, the automatic stop control means (230) is an automatic stop control so that if any of a plurality of winning combinations is won, the winning combination can win and no other winning combination wins. If no winning combination is won, automatic stop control can be performed so that none of the winning combinations wins.

The “winning determination means (170)” is used for determining whether or not there is a winning combination in any of the plurality of winning combinations when the rotation of all the rotating reels (23) is stopped. .
Specifically, the winning determination means (170) displays one of the symbol combinations related to the winning combination in the symbol display window (31) when the rotation of all the rotating reels (23) is stopped. In addition, it can be formed so as to determine whether or not each rotating reel (23) is stopped.
The “automatic stop start time setting means (220)” is for setting the automatic stop start time based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23) in the next game after the game is over. belongs to.

“After the game is over” means, for example, “after the determination of whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has won or not has been made by the winning determination means (170)”. Also, if the winning determination means (170) determines that the winning combination with medal payment has been won, "After the game is over" is displayed, "After the medal is paid by the payout device (5)" And / or “after the medal is stored in the slot machine (S) as a credit”.
“Indispensable operation for starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23) in the next game” is, for example, “inserting medals used in the next game after the game is finished”, “ It means that the start switch (53) is operated with the medals bet until the rotation of the rotating reel (23) can be started ".

(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 2
The automatic stop start time setting means (220) sets the automatic stop start time according to the time from the end of the game until the medal used in the next game is inserted. ).
Specifically, “from the end of a game until a medal used for the next game is inserted” means, for example, “a medal for betting for the next game after the game ends It can be “until the introduction from the insertion port (42) is detected by the insertion sensor (7)”. Further, for example, “from the end of the game until the bet switch (51) is operated to bet the next game medal” can be set.

(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 3
The automatic stop start time setting means (220) is the time from the end of the game to the operation of the start switch (53) capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel (23) in the next game. The present invention relates to a slot machine (S) characterized in that an automatic stop start time is set accordingly.
Specifically, “from the end of the game until the operation of the start switch (53) capable of starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23) in the next game is performed” means, for example, “Game Until the start switch (53) is operated with the medals bet until the rotation of each rotating reel (23) can be started in the next game. '' can do.

(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 4
The automatic stop start time setting means (220) is operated until the start switch (53) which can start the rotation of each reel (23) is operated after the medal used in the game is inserted. The slot machine (S) is characterized in that the automatic stop start time is set in accordance with the time.
Specifically, “from the insertion of medals used in the game to the operation of the start switch (53) capable of starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23) in the same game” being performed, for example, “After the game is over, each of the rotating reels (23) has been turned on since the insertion sensor (7) detects that a medal for betting for the next game has been inserted from the medal insertion slot (42). Until the start switch (53) is operated with the medal being bet until the rotation can be started. Also, for example, “After the game is over, the bet switch (51) is operated and a medal for the next game is bet until the rotation of each rotary reel (23) can be started. Until the operation of the start switch (53) is performed with the medal betted.

(Claim 5)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 5
The automatic stop start time setting means (220) sets the automatic stop start time according to the time during which the start switch (53) capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel (23) was operated. Is related to the slot machine (S).
Specifically, the “operation of the start switch (53) capable of starting the rotation of each rotating reel (23)” means, for example, “After the game is over, each rotating reel (23 The start switch (53) can be swung in a state where a medal is bet until it is possible to start rotation). The automatic stop start time setting means (220) can be configured to set the automatic stop start time according to the time during which the start switch (53) is swung in this state.

  According to the present invention, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotating reel in the next game. Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his own operation for proceeding with the game.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in order with reference to the drawings, taking two examples.
(First embodiment)
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 13 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 block diagram showing an outline of input, control and output of the control device 10 of the slot machine S. 6 to 8 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation when the slot machine S is turned on. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the automatic stop start time setting process 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 stop control process of the slot machine S. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the automatic stop control process of the slot machine S. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the payment control 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 is provided with at least a housing 1 having a front opening 11 on the front side and a detachable and fixable inside the housing 1. An exchange unit 2 and a front door 3 that covers the front opening 11 of the housing 1 in an openable and closable manner 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. On the front of the power supply unit 4, a power switch for switching the power ON / OFF, a setting key switch for switching the setting change ON / OFF, and a setting change switch for changing the setting value A reset switch or the like for canceling the error is 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. 5, five parts of a bet switch 51, a settlement switch 52, a start switch 53, a stop switch 54, and a closing sensor 7 are connected to the input stage of the control device 10. 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 checkout switch 52 is for causing the payout device 5 to pay out medals for the credited number.
Specifically, when the settlement switch 52 is operated, the same number of medals as the number of medals credited at that time are paid out by the payout device 5.
(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.
The start switch 53 is provided with an operation lever that can swing in the vertical direction. This operation lever is biased by a spring so as to protrude substantially horizontally from the lower door 40, and returns to a normal state even if it is swung upward or downward.
The start switch 53 is configured to continue to output a low level signal from the output terminal when the operation lever is in a normal state, and to continue to output a high level signal from the output terminal when the operation lever is in a swinging state. ing.

(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.

(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. 5, the output stage of the control device 10 includes a reel unit 22, a payout device 5, a numerical value display unit 32, a medal selector 6, a notification device 8 (lamp 33, image display device 34, and speaker 35). Two parts are connected. 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.
(Medal selector 6)
The medal selector 6 is used for authenticating and sorting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42. The medal selector 6 is provided on the back surface of the lower door 40.
The medal selector 6 also includes a medal passage (not shown) for guiding medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 to the payout device 5, an insertion sensor 7 provided downstream of the medal passage, and the medal passage. A blocker device (not shown) for removing the medals flowing down to the medal discharge unit 44 before being detected by the insertion sensor 7 is provided. Also, the medal selector 6 excludes the medal flowing down the medal passage from the operation of the start switch 53 to the medal discharging unit 44 by the blocker device until the game started by the operation of the start switch 53 is finished. It is like that. As a result, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 are excluded to the medal discharger 44 by the blocker device before being detected by the insertion sensor 7.

In addition, the medal selector 6 does not prevent the blocker device from guiding the medal flowing down the medal passage to the payout device 5 from the end of the game to the start of the next game. . As a result, regular medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 are detected by the insertion sensor 7 and stored in the payout device 5. However, when 50 medals are credited to the slot machine S, the medal selector 6 excludes medals flowing down the medal passage to the medal discharging unit 44 by the blocker device.
Here, the state in which the blocker device excludes the medals flowing down the medal passage to the medal discharging unit 44 is referred to as “medal detachable state”. In addition, a state where the blocker device does not interfere with a medal flowing down the medal passage is referred to as a “medal passable state”.

(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, medal insertion waiting time timing means 210, automatic stop start time setting means 220, automatic stop control means 230 , Functioning as a payment control means 240 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.
(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”). Update to be added.
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 has reached the maximum value, when the insertion sensor 7 detects a medal, the credit number counting means 190 displays the count value (hereinafter referred to as “credit number”). "1") and "1" are added.
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 is paid, and “ When three “watermelon” symbols are collected, the winning combination is made, and the “watermelon winning combination” in which a predetermined number (for example, six) of medals is paid and the “cherry” symbol is stopped on the winning effective line 37 of the left rotating reel 23L. Then, a prize will be won, and if a “Cherry Winner” that pays a predetermined number of medals (for example, two) and three “7 (red)” symbols on the prize winning line 37 will be awarded, the big bonus game will be played. “7 (Red) Winner” starts, and when 3 “7 (Blue)” symbols are placed on the winning line 37, the winner is awarded and the Big Bonus game starts. "BAR" on the winning line 37 If you have 3 patterns, you will receive a prize, and the regular bonus game will start. “BAR winning role” and if you have 3 “REP” symbols on the winning line 37, you will receive a prize and you will not receive a new medal. There is a “replay (replay) winning role” where the game can be played again.

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 is paid, and a winning effective line. When three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on 37, a prize is awarded, and a “watermelon winning combination” in which a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid, and “cherry” on the winning effective line 37 of the left rotating reel 23L. When the symbol is stopped, there is a “cherry winning combination” in which a prize is awarded and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid.

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 Winning”, “Cherry Winning” to be awarded “Cherry Winning”, “7 (Red) Winning” to be able to win “7 (Red) Winning”, and “7 (Blue) winning” "7 (blue) winning" that allows you to win, "BAR winning" that allows you to win "BAR winning", and "Replay winning" that allows you to win "Replay winning" There is also a “losing” that makes it impossible to win a role.
In addition, in the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 130 during the BB game and the RB game, “Bell Winning” that enables the “Bell 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 win, and“ Loose ”that prevents any Winner from winning.

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”, “7 (red) winning”, “7 (blue) winning”, “ Areas of “BAR winning”, “replay winning” and “losing” are allocated. In addition, for example, in the normal game winning determination table when the special winning flag is established, areas of “bell winning”, “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “replay winning”, and “losing” are 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”, and “losing” are allocated.

In addition, the normal game win determination table and the normal game win determination table when the bonus win flag is established include either a winning or a lost game in accordance with the set value of the game of the slot machine S. There are several different ways of allocating.
Specifically, for example, in the normal game winning determination table, six types of winning determination tables corresponding to set values (six levels “1” to “6”) are provided. In these six types of winning determination tables, the larger the corresponding setting value, the more “watermelon winning”, “cherry winning”, “7 (red) winning”, “7 (blue) winning” and “BAR winning”. Each area is allocated so that the area becomes larger and the “lost” area becomes smaller.

Further, for example, in the normal game winning determination table when the bonus winning flag is established, six types of winning determination tables corresponding to the set values (“1” to “6”) are provided. In each of the six types of winning determination tables, the larger the corresponding setting value is, the larger the “watermelon winning” and “cherry winning” regions and the smaller the “losing” regions are. It is.
(Winning determination table selection means 134)
The winning determination table selecting means 134 is for selecting the winning determination table 133 in accordance with the set value of the game of the slot machine S and the game state. For example, during the RB game, a winning determination table for the RB game 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 the present 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”, and “replay winning” The “replay winning flag” corresponding to is a normal winning flag.

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 by one of a plurality of winning combinations, Rotating reel 23 is stopped so that it can win and none of the other winning roles wins, and if none of the winning roles wins, rotating reel 23 stops so that no winning role 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 stop table" corresponding to "Bell winning flag", "Watermelon stop table" corresponding to "Watermelon winning flag", "Cherry stop table corresponding to" Cherry winning flag " ”,“ Replay stop table ”corresponding to“ replay winning ”, and“ losing stop table ”corresponding to“ losing ”are 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.

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 standing simultaneously. (Red) winning flag ”used when“ watermelon 7 (red) stop table ”,“ cherry winning flag ”and“ 7 (red) winning flag ”are used at the same time A “cherry 7 (red) stop table” is provided.

In the “bell 7 (red) stop table”, “watermelon 7 (red) stop table” and “cherry 7 (red) stop table”, the symbol “7 (red)” is preferentially 3 on the winning line 37. As can be said, the number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined. 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 each rotation reel 23 stops rotating 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. Used when “Watermelon 7 (blue) stop table”, “Cherry winning flag” and “7 (blue) winning flag” are standing at the same time. “Cherry 7 (blue) stop table” and the like are provided.

In the “bell 7 (blue) stop table”, “watermelon 7 (blue) stop table” and “cherry 7 (blue) stop table”, the symbol “7 (blue)” is preferentially 3 on the winning line 37. As can be said, the number of sliding frames until the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is stopped is defined. 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. A “watermelon BAR stop table” used when standing, a “cherry BAR stop table” used when the “cherry winning flag” and the “BAR winning flag” are standing simultaneously are provided.

"Bell BAR stop table", "Watermelon BAR stop table", and "Cherry BAR stop table" rotate each reel 23 so that three "BAR" symbols can be preferentially aligned on the winning line 37. The number of sliding frames until stopping is specified. 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 determining means 163 determines the number of sliding frames based on the stop table 161 selected by the stop table selecting means 162 and the rotational position of the rotary reel 23 when the stop switch 54 is swung. The rotary reel 23 is stopped at the stop reference position by passing the symbol having the determined number of sliding symbols.
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 stops each rotary reel 23 so that one of the symbol combinations related to the winning combination is displayed on the symbol display window 31 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 is stopped. This is to determine whether or not it has been done.
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, 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, the rotating reels 23 are stopped so that three kinds of symbols are not aligned on the winning effective line 37, and the symbol “cherry” is effective for winning. When the left rotating reel 23L is stopped so as not to stop on the line 37, the winning determination means 170 determines “no winning”.

(Payment control means 240)
The payment control means 240 is for performing control for paying the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination when the winning determining means 170 determines that the winning combination has been won.
The “control for paying medals” may be “control for paying out medals to the payout device 5” or “control for increasing the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190”.
The payment control means 240 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Payment number counting means 241
(2) Credit increase means 242
(3) Dispensing control means 243
Further, the payment control means 240 is not limited to the above (1) to (3).

(Payment counting means 241)
The payment number counting means 241 is for counting the number of medals paid under the control of the payment control means 240.
In the present embodiment, the number corresponding to the winning combination is read and set in the payment number counting means 241 when the winning determination unit 170 determines that the winning combination has been won.
(Credit increase means 242)
The credit number increasing means 242 is for updating the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190 by adding the number set in the payment number counting means 241.

When the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 reaches the upper limit “50”, the payout control means 243 controls the payout device 5 to pay out the number of medals exceeding the upper limit.
(Payout control means 243)
The payout control means 243 is for performing control for paying out the number of medals exceeding the upper limit to the payout device 5 when the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 reaches the upper limit “50”. .
Specifically, the payout control means 243 pays out when the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190 reaches the upper limit “50” when the winning determination means 170 determines that the winning combination has been won. Control is performed to cause the payout device 5 to pay out the number of medals set in the number counting means 241.

Further, the payout control means 243 adds the number of credits set by the credit number increasing means 242 to the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 when the credit number increasing means 242 adds the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190 to the upper limit “50”. If the number exceeds the upper limit, control is performed to cause the payout device 5 to pay out the number of medals exceeding the upper limit.
(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 update means 200, when the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has won or won, If it is determined that the player has not won the “Bell Winner”, “Watermelon Winner” or “Cherry Winner”), the predetermined area in the RAM of the game control device 100 is cleared. In addition, the game state updating means 200, when the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won by the winning determination means 170 ("Bell winning combination") If it is determined that the “watermelon winning combination” or “cherry winning combination”) is won, the predetermined area in the RAM of the game control device 100 is cleared after the medal is paid under the control of the payment control means 240. It has become. 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.

(Medal insertion waiting time measuring means 210)
The medal insertion standby time measuring means 210 is for measuring the time from when the game is finished until the medal used for the next game is inserted.
In the present embodiment, the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 starts timing when a predetermined area in the RAM of the game control device 100 is cleared by the game state update unit 200.
Further, the medal insertion waiting time counting means 210 is configured to end the timing when a medal used for the next game is inserted. Specifically, the medal insertion waiting time measuring means 210 is configured such that, when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and the insertion sensor 7 detects the medal. The timing will end when the event is triggered. Alternatively, the medal insertion waiting time measuring means 210 is configured such that the bet switch 51 is operated when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0” and the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “0”. The timing has been terminated when the event has occurred.

In the present embodiment, the medal insertion waiting time counting means 210 does not measure the time when the winning determination means 170 determines “winning for replay winning combination”.
(Automatic stop start time setting means 220)
The automatic stop start time setting means 220 is for setting an automatic stop start time based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game after the game is over.
“Automatic stop start time” means “a predetermined time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 23 until the automatic stop control means 230 starts automatic stop control”.

The “automatic stop control means 230” is an automatic stop control that stops the rotation of each rotating reel 23 even when there is no operation of the stop switch 54 when a predetermined time has passed since the rotation start of the rotating reel 23. Is to do. The automatic stop control means 230 will be described later.
“After the game is over” means, for example, “after the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations has won. Alternatively, when the winning determination means 170 determines that the winning combination with medal payment has been won, it means “after the medal is paid under the control of the payment control means 240”.

  “Indispensable operation for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 23 in the next game” means “inserting medals used in the next game after the game is finished” in the present embodiment. . Specifically, it means “inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 42 after the game is ended in order to add“ 1 ”to the bet number of the bet number counting means 180”. Or, “an operation that is essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game” means that “in order to transfer the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 to the bet number of the bet number counting means 180, It means “operating the bet switch 51 after the completion”.

The automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time according to the time from the end of the game until the medal used for the next game is inserted.
In the present embodiment, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time according to the time measured TA of the medal insertion standby time measuring means 210. Specifically, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 30 seconds when the time count TA of the medal insertion waiting time count means 210 is less than 2 seconds. Further, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 40 seconds when the time TA of the medal insertion standby time timer 210 is not less than 2 seconds and less than 4 seconds. Further, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 50 seconds when the clock time TA of the medal insertion standby time timer 210 is 4 seconds or more. When the automatic stop start time is set by the automatic stop start time setting means 220, the automatic stop start timer 231 described later is set.

In the present embodiment, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 determines that the set automatic stop start time is set to the next game when the winning determination means 170 determines “winning for replay winning combination”. It is supposed to carry over.
(Automatic stop control means 230)
The automatic stop control means 230 performs automatic stop control to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 23 during rotation even when the stop switch 54 is not operated, when a predetermined time has passed since the rotation start of the rotary reel 23. Is for.
The automatic stop control means 230 starts automatic stop control when the automatic stop start time set by the automatic stop start time setting means 220 has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 23.

In addition, the automatic stop control means 230 performs automatic stop control so that if any of a plurality of winning combinations is won, the winning combination can win and no other winning combination wins. If no winning combination is won, automatic stop control is performed so that none of the winning combinations wins.
The automatic stop control means 230 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Automatic stop start timer 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).

(Automatic stop start timer 231)
The automatic stop start timer 231 is for measuring a predetermined time from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 23 until the automatic stop control means starts automatic stop control, that is, “automatic stop start time”.
Specifically, the automatic stop start timer 231 starts counting down from the set automatic stop start time when the rotation of the rotary reel 23 starts. In addition, the automatic stop start timer 231 outputs an automatic stop start signal when the time count TB reaches “0”. Further, the automatic stop start timer 231 is configured to stop the countdown when all the rotary reels 23 are stopped during the countdown.

(Pullable symbol acquisition means 232)
The retractable symbol acquisition means 232 is for acquiring, from the rotational position determination means 150, a symbol located in a range that can be retracted to the stop reference position on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the rotary reel 23 started. . Specifically, when the automatic stop start signal is output from the automatic stop start timer 231, the retractable symbol acquisition means 232 has three symbols that can be immediately stopped at the stop reference position and the number of sliding symbols “1” to “ When the rotating reel 23 is stopped within the range of “4”, seven symbols in total, which are the four symbols stopped on the second winning effective line 37B, are acquired from the rotational position determining 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 selecting means 234 is for selecting one sliding frame number from the range of “0” to “4” according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. 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.

Specifically, the sliding frame number selection means 234 determines the number of sliding frames determined by the winning sliding frame number determination means 233 if no winning combination is won when the winning flag is not set. One is selected from the range of numbers “0” to “4”.
Further, when the winning flag is set, the sliding frame number selecting means 234 determines the number of sliding frames determined by the winning sliding frame number determining means 233 when the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag is won. Select one from the range of numbers “0” to “4”. However, the sliding frame number selection means 234 does not win any winning combination in the range of the sliding frame numbers “0” to “4” when there is no sliding frame number to win in the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag. The number of sliding frames that will not be awarded is selected. In addition, the sliding frame number selection means 234 wins the winning combination of the special winning flag when the “bell winning flag”, “watermelon winning flag” or “cherry winning flag” and the special winning flag stand at the same time. One sliding frame number is selected. In addition, when the “replay winning flag” and the special winning flag are set at the same time, the sliding frame number selecting means 234 selects one sliding frame number to win in the “replay winning combination”. Yes.

(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 at the time of power-on of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Note that the blocker device of the medal selector 6 at the time of power-on is in a “medal removal possible state”.

In step 101, power recovery processing is performed. Specifically, the backup data in the RAM of the game control device 100 is referred to return to the state immediately before the slot machine S is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to Step 102.
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 won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 103. If it is determined that the replay winning combination has not been won in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 104.
In step 103, 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 124. When it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103.

In step 104, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “50”, the routine proceeds to step 105. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”, the routine proceeds to step 106.
In step 105, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 enters the “medal passable state”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 106.
In step 106, the time counted by the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 is cleared, and the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 starts timing. Then, the process proceeds to Step 107.

In step 107, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 42, and it is determined whether or not the insertion sensor 7 has detected a medal. If it is determined that the insertion sensor 7 has detected a medal, the process proceeds to step 108. If it is determined that the insertion sensor 7 has not detected a medal, the process proceeds to step 119.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 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 109. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “3”, the routine proceeds to step 113.

In step 109, an update is performed by adding “1” to the credit number of the credit number counting means 190. Then, the process proceeds to Step 110.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”, the process proceeds to step 111. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “50”, the routine proceeds to step 117.
In step 111, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 enters the “medal exclusion possible state”. Then, the process proceeds to step 112.

In step 112, 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 124. When it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the routine returns to step 112.
In step 113, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, the routine proceeds to step 114. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “0”, the routine proceeds to step 115.
In step 114, an automatic stop start time setting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 115.

In step 115, an update is performed to add “1” to the bet number of the bet number counting means 180. Then, the process proceeds to Step 116.
In step 116, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 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 117. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “3”, the process returns to step 107.
In step 117, 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 118. If it is determined that the start switch 53 has not been operated, the process returns to step 107.

In step 118, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 is in the “medal removal possible state”. Then, the process proceeds to step 124.
In step 119, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 51 has been operated. If it is determined that the bet switch 51 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 120. If it is determined that the bet switch 51 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 116.
In step 120, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “0”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “0”, the routine proceeds to step 121. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “0”, the process returns to step 107.

In step 121, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0”, the routine proceeds to step 122. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 123.
In step 122, automatic stop start time setting processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 123.
In step 123, a bet number transfer process is performed. Specifically, in accordance with the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190, a calculation is performed to transfer from this credit number to the maximum bet number of the bet number counting means 180 up to “3”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 116.

In step 124, a winning lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 125.
In step 125, the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 126.
In step 126, 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 127. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 129.
In step 127, stop control processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 128.
In step 128, 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 131. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 126.

In step 129, it is determined whether or not the time count TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has reached “0”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an automatic stop start signal is output from the automatic stop start timer 231. If it is determined that the time TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has reached “0”, the process proceeds to step 130. When it is determined that the time TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has not reached “0”, the process returns to step 126.
In step 130, an automatic stop control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 131.
In step 131, a winning determination process is performed. Specifically, the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has won. Then, the process proceeds to Step 132.

In step 132, it is determined whether or not a winning combination (“Bell winning combination”, “Watermelon winning combination” or “Cherry winning combination”) with a medal payment is won. If it is determined that the winning combination with medal payment has been won, the process proceeds to step 133. If it is determined that the winning combination with medal payment is not won, the process proceeds to step 134.
In step 133, a payment control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 134.
In step 134, 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 process returns to step 102.

Next, the automatic stop start time setting process in steps 114 and 122 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 201, the medal insertion waiting time counting means 210 finishes timing. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.
In step 202, it is determined whether or not the time measured TA of the medal insertion standby time measuring means 210 is less than 2 seconds. Then, when it is determined that the time measured TA of the medal insertion standby time measuring means 210 is less than 2 seconds, the process proceeds to step 203. When it is determined that the time count TA of the medal insertion waiting time timing unit 210 is not less than 2 seconds, the process proceeds to step 204.

In step 203, the automatic stop start time is set to 30 seconds, and the automatic stop start timer 231 is set. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.
In step 204, it is determined whether or not the time measured TA of the medal insertion standby time measuring means 210 is 4 seconds or more. Then, when it is determined that the time count TA of the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 is not 4 seconds or more, that is, when it is determined that the time count TA of the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 is less than 4 seconds, step 205 is performed. move on. When it is determined that the time count TA of the medal insertion standby time count means 210 is 4 seconds or more, the routine proceeds to step 206.
In step 205, the automatic stop start time is set to 40 seconds and set in the automatic stop start timer 231. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.

In step 206, the automatic stop start time is set to 50 seconds and set in the automatic stop start timer 231. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.
Next, the winning lottery process of step 124 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 301, 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 302.
In step 302, the winning determination table 133 is selected by the winning determination table selecting means 134. Then, the process proceeds to step 303.

In step 303, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is 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 304. If the winning combination has not been won, that is, it is determined that the game has been “lost”, step 304 is skipped and the winning lottery process is terminated.
In step 304, a winning flag corresponding to the determination result in step 303 is set by the winning flag establishment means 136. Then, the winning lottery process ends.
Next, the stop control process of step 127 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 401, 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 402.
In step 402, 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 403.

In step 403, the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the position where the symbol having the number of sliding frames determined by the number of sliding frames determining means 163 is slid. Then, the stop control process ends.
Next, the automatic stop control process of step 130 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 501, the rotary reel 23 for which automatic stop control is performed is selected. Specifically, among the rotating reels 23 that are rotating, the leftmost rotating reel 23 is selected.
In step 502, seven symbols located in the 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 503.

In step 503, 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 504.
In step 504, one sliding frame number is selected from the range of “0” to “4” according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130. Then, the process proceeds to Step 505.
In step 505, the design of the number of sliding frames selected in step 504 is passed and the rotary reel 23 is stopped at the stop reference position. Then, the process proceeds to step 506.

In step 506, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 23 has stopped. When it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has been 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 501.
Next, the payment control processing in step 133 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 601, the number corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning determination means 170 that has won is read and set in the payment number counting means 241. Then, the process proceeds to Step 602.

In step 602, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 has reached the upper limit “50”. If it is determined that the number of credits has not reached “50”, the process proceeds to step 603. If it is determined that the number of credits has reached “50”, the process proceeds to step 606.
In step 603, an update is performed by adding “1” to the credit amount of the credit number counting means 190. Then, the process proceeds to Step 604.
In step 604, an update is performed by subtracting “1” from the count number of the payment number counting means 241. Then, the process proceeds to Step 605.

In step 605, it is determined whether or not the count number of the payment number counting means 241 is “0”. When it is determined that the count number of the payment number counting means 241 is “0”, the payment control process is terminated. If it is determined that the count number of the payment number counting means 241 is not “0”, the process returns to step 602.
In step 606, the operation of the delivery mechanism of the dispensing device 5 is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 607.
In step 607, it is determined whether or not the discharge sensor of the payout device 5 has detected the discharge of one medal. If it is determined that the discharge of one medal is detected, the process proceeds to step 608. If it is determined that the discharge of one medal is not detected, the process returns to step 607.

In step 608, the operation of the delivery mechanism of the dispensing device 5 is stopped. Then, the process proceeds to Step 604.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 42 or the operation of the bet switch 51. . Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his / her own operation for advancing the game.
Further, according to the present embodiment, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. . Thereby, since the operation procedure for advancing a game does not increase from the conventional one, it is not necessary to bother the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, the automatic stop start time is increased as the time from the end of the game to the insertion of medals used in the next game becomes longer. This is because it is estimated that the longer the time from the end of the game until the medal used for the next game is inserted, the less familiar the player is with the operation of the game. And as the time from the end of the game to the insertion of medals used in the next game is longer, the player is unfamiliar with the operation of the game by setting the automatic stop start time to a longer time. However, before the automatic stop control is started, the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 can be stopped by operating the stop switch 54.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the automatic stop start time is set in accordance with the time from the end of the game until the medal used in the next game is inserted. The second embodiment Is characterized in that the automatic stop start time is set according to the time during which the start switch capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel has been operated. Specifically, in the second embodiment, a switch operation continuation time counting means is provided instead of the medal insertion standby time timing means 210 in the first embodiment.
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.
(Explanation of drawings)
14 to 17 show a second embodiment.
FIG. 14 to FIG. 16 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation when the slot machine S is turned on. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the automatic stop start time setting process of the slot machine S.
(Switch operation duration measuring means)
The switch operation continuation time counting means is for timing the time during which the start switch 53 capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 has been operated.

“Operation of the start switch 53 capable of starting rotation of each rotary reel 23” means “after the game is over, a medal is bet on the slot machine S and the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is performed in the next game. The operation of the start switch 53 in a state where the operation can be started ".
In the present embodiment, the switch operation continuation time counting means counts when the start switch 53 is swung in the state where the bet number counting means 180 is “3” after the game is over. Is supposed to start. In other words, after the game is over, the switch operation duration time measuring means switches the signal output from the start switch 53 from the low level to the high level when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”. As a result, the timing is started.

Further, the switch operation continuation time counting means ends the timing when the start switch 53 returns to the normal state. In other words, the switch operation continuation time counting means ends the timing when the signal output from the start switch 53 is switched from the High level to the Low level.
(Automatic stop start time setting means 220)
The automatic stop start time setting means 220 is for setting an automatic stop start time based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game after the game is over.

“Automatic stop start time” means “a predetermined time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 23 until the automatic stop control means 230 starts automatic stop control”.
“After the game is over” means, for example, “after the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations has won. Alternatively, when the winning determination means 170 determines that the winning combination with medal payment has been won, it means “after the medal is paid under the control of the payment control means 240”.
In the present embodiment, “an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 23 in the next game” is “an operation of the start switch 53 capable of starting the rotation of each rotating reel 23”. Say. Specifically, “after the game is over, the start switch 53 is swung in a state where the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is“ 3 ””.

The automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time according to the time during which the start switch 53 capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 has been operated.
In the present embodiment, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time according to the time TC of the switch operation continuation time counting means. Specifically, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 30 seconds when the time TC of the switch operation continuation time measuring means is less than 1 second. Further, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 33 seconds when the time TC of the switch operation continuation time measuring means is not less than 1 second and less than 2 seconds. Further, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 sets the automatic stop start time to 36 seconds when the time TC of the switch operation continuation time measuring means is 2 seconds or more. When the automatic stop start time is set by the automatic stop start time setting means 220, the automatic stop start timer 231 is set.

(Operation of slot machine S)
An outline of the operation at power-on of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Note that the blocker device of the medal selector 6 at the time of power-on is in a “medal removal possible state”.
In step 701, power restoration processing is performed. Specifically, referring to the backup data in the RAM, the state immediately before the power to the slot machine S is turned off is restored. Then, the process proceeds to step 702.
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 won the replay winning combination in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 703. If it is determined that the replay winning combination has not been won in the previous game, the process proceeds to step 704.

In step 703, it is determined whether the start switch 53 has been swung. That is, it is determined whether or not the signal output from the start switch 53 has been switched from the Low level to the High level. If it is determined that the low level is switched to the high level, the process proceeds to step 719. If it is determined that the low level has not been switched to the high level, the process returns to step 703.
In step 704, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “50”, the process proceeds to step 705. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”, the process proceeds to step 706.

In step 705, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 is set in the “medal passable state”. Then, the process proceeds to step 706.
In step 706, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 42, and it is determined whether or not the insertion sensor 7 has detected a medal. When it is determined that the insertion sensor 7 has detected a medal, the process proceeds to step 707. If it is determined that the insertion sensor 7 has not detected a medal, the process proceeds to step 716.
In step 707, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”. If it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”, the process proceeds to step 708. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “3”, the process proceeds to step 712.

In step 708, an update is performed by adding “1” to the credit number of the credit number counting means 190. Then, the process proceeds to Step 709.
In step 709, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “50”, the process proceeds to step 710. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “50”, the process proceeds to step 714.
In step 710, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 enters the “medal exclusion possible state”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 711.

In step 711, it is determined whether the start switch 53 has been swung. That is, it is determined whether or not the signal output from the start switch 53 has been switched from the Low level to the High level. If it is determined that the low level is switched to the high level, the process proceeds to step 719. When it is determined that the low level has not been switched to the high level, the process returns to step 711.
In step 712, an update is performed by adding “1” to the bet number of the bet number counting means 180. Then, the process proceeds to Step 713.
In step 713, it is determined whether or not the bet number of the bet number counting means 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 714. When it is determined that the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is not “3”, the process returns to step 706.

In step 714, it is determined whether the start switch 53 has been swung. That is, it is determined whether or not the signal output from the start switch 53 has been switched from the Low level to the High level. If it is determined that the low level is switched to the high level, the process proceeds to step 715. When it is determined that the low level has not been switched to the high level, the process returns to step 706.
In step 715, the blocker device of the medal selector 6 enters the “medal removal possible state”. Then, the process proceeds to step 719.
In step 716, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 51 has been operated. If it is determined that the bet switch 51 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 717. If it is determined that the bet switch 51 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 713.

In step 717, it is determined whether or not the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “0”. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 718. When it is determined that the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is “0”, the process returns to step 706.
In step 718, a bet number transfer process is performed. Specifically, in accordance with the number of credits of the credit number counting means 190, a calculation is performed to transfer from this credit number to the maximum bet number of the bet number counting means 180 up to “3”. Then, the process proceeds to Step 713.

In step 719, an automatic stop start time setting process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 720.
In step 720, a winning lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 721.
In step 721, the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 722.
In step 722, a determination is made whether stop switch 54 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 723. If it is determined that the stop switch 54 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 725.

In step 723, stop control processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 724.
In step 724, 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 727. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process returns to step 722.
In step 725, it is determined whether or not the time count TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has reached “0”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an automatic stop start signal is output from the automatic stop start timer 231. If it is determined that the time TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has reached “0”, the process proceeds to step 726. When it is determined that the time TB of the automatic stop start timer 231 has not reached “0”, the process returns to step 722.

In step 726, an automatic stop control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 727.
In step 727, a winning determination process is performed. Specifically, the winning determination means 170 determines whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has won. Then, the process proceeds to Step 728.
In step 728, it is determined whether or not a winning combination (“Bell winning combination”, “Watermelon winning combination”, or “Cherry winning combination”) with medal payment is won. If it is determined that the winning combination with medal payment has been won, the process proceeds to step 729. If it is determined that the winning combination with medal payment has not been won, the process proceeds to step 730.

In step 729, a payment control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 730.
In step 730, 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 process returns to step 702.
Next, the automatic stop start time setting process in step 719 described above will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 801, the time measured by the switch operation duration measuring means is cleared, and the switch operation duration measuring means starts timing. Then, the process proceeds to Step 802.
In step 802, it is determined whether the start switch 53 has returned to the normal state. That is, it is determined whether or not the signal output from the start switch 53 has been switched from the high level to the low level. If it is determined that the high level is switched to the low level, the process proceeds to step 803. When it is determined that the high level has not been switched to the low level, the process returns to step 802.

In step 803, the switch operation continuation time counting means ends the time counting. Then, the process proceeds to Step 804.
In step 804, it is determined whether or not the time count TC of the switch operation duration time count means is less than 1 second. If it is determined that the time TC of the switch operation continuation time measuring means is less than 1 second, the process proceeds to step 805. When it is determined that the time count TC of the switch operation duration time measuring means is not less than 1 second, the process proceeds to step 806.
In step 805, the automatic stop start time is set to 30 seconds and set in the automatic stop start timer 231. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.

In step 806, it is determined whether or not the time TC of the switch operation duration time measuring means is 2 seconds or more. When it is determined that the time TC of the switch operation duration time measuring means is not 2 seconds or more, that is, when it is determined that the time TC of the switch operation duration time measurement means is less than 2 seconds, the routine proceeds to step 807. If it is determined that the time TC of the switch operation continuation time measuring means is 2 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step 808.
In step 807, the automatic stop start time is set to 33 seconds, and the automatic stop start timer 231 is set. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.
In step 808, the automatic stop start time is set to 36 seconds, and the automatic stop start timer 231 is set. Then, the automatic stop start time setting process ends.

The winning lottery process in step 720 described above is the same as the winning lottery process according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The stop control process in step 723 described above is the same as the stop control process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. The automatic stop control process in step 726 described above is the same as the automatic stop control process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. The payment control process in step 729 described above is the same as the payment control process according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. It has become. Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his / her own operation for advancing the game.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on the operation of the start switch 53 that can start the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. It has come to be. Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his / her own operation for advancing the game.
Further, according to the present embodiment, after the game is over, the automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. . Thereby, since the operation procedure for advancing a game does not increase from the conventional one, it is not necessary to bother the player.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the player can set the automatic game stop start time for the next game even when the winning determination means 170 determines “winning for replay winning combination”.
(Other embodiments)
The present invention is not limited to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.
Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the slot machine S that plays a game using medals has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to a slot machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball. be able to.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the automatic stop control means 230 is formed so as to perform automatic stop control by a so-called “control method”, but it is described in the first embodiment. You may form so that automatic stop control may be performed by what is called a "table system" like the stop control means 160. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the automatic stop start time is set according to the time from the end of the game until the medal used in the next game is inserted. However, the game ends. It is also possible to form an automatic stop start time according to the time until the operation of the start switch 53 capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game.

  Specifically, for example, a game start standby time timing unit can be provided instead of the medal insertion standby time timing unit 210 in the first embodiment. The game start waiting time counting means starts timing when a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control device 100 is cleared by the game state updating means 200. Further, the game start waiting time counting means ends the timing when the start switch 53 is operated in the state where the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3” after the game is over. Then, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 can be formed so as to set the automatic stop start time according to the time measured by the game start standby time measuring means. Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his own operation for proceeding with the game. In addition, after the game is over, an automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. Thereby, since the operation procedure for advancing a game does not increase from the conventional one, it is not necessary to bother the player. Further, even when the winning determination means 170 determines “winning for replay winning combination”, it can be formed so that the automatic stop start time of the next game can be set.

In the first embodiment, the automatic stop start time is set according to the time from the end of the game until the medal used in the next game is inserted. However, the first embodiment is used in the game. An automatic stop start time may be set according to the time from when a medal is inserted until the start switch 53 is operated to start the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the same game. .
Specifically, for example, an operation interval time counting means can be provided instead of the medal insertion standby time timing means 210 in the first embodiment. This operation interval time counting means is triggered by the fact that “the insertion sensor 7 has detected a medal when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is“ 0 ”after the game is finished” or “the game is over. Thereafter, when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “0” and the credit number of the credit number counting means 190 is not “0”, the bet switch 51 has been operated ”. Start. The operation interval time counting means ends the timing when the start switch 53 is operated in the state where the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is “3”. Then, the automatic stop start time setting means 220 can be configured to set the automatic stop start time according to the time measured by the operation interval time measuring means. Thereby, the player can set the automatic stop start time based on his / her own operation for advancing the game. In addition, after the game is over, an automatic stop start time is set based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 in the next game. Thereby, since the operation procedure for advancing a game does not increase from the conventional one, it is not necessary to bother the player. Further, the operation interval time counting means starts timing based on the player's operation for proceeding with the game, and ends timing based on the player's operation for proceeding with the game. Thus, the player can accurately grasp the time measured by the operation interval time measuring means, and can easily set the automatic stop start time to a desired time.

Further, according to the present invention, the start switch 53 is formed so that the swing of the operation lever in a plurality of directions can be separately detected, and the start switch 53 capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel 23 is provided. An automatic stop start time can be set in accordance with the direction of the swing operation.
Specifically, for example, the start switch 53 is formed so that the upward swing and the downward swing of the operation lever can be detected separately. In addition, the automatic stop start time setting means 220, when the bet number of the bet number counting means 180 is "3" after the game is over, when the operating lever of the start switch 53 swings downward, When the automatic stop start time is set to 30 seconds and the operation lever of the start switch 53 swings upward, the automatic stop start time can be set to 60 seconds. Thereby, the player can easily set the automatic stop start time to a desired time.

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 block diagram which shows the outline of the input of the control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment, control, and an output. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic stop start time setting process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing stop control processing of the slot machine according to the first 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 payment control process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation at power-on of the slot machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic stop start time setting process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd 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
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 Medal insertion waiting time measuring means 220 Automatic stop start time setting means
230 Automatic stop control means 231 Automatic stop start timer
232 Retractable symbol acquisition means 233 Winning sliding frame number determination means
234 Sliding frame number selection means
240 Payment control means 241 Payment number counting means
242 Credit increase means 243 Payment control means
300 Production control device 310 Production data storage means
320 Production output control means

Claims (5)

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;
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;
Triggered by the operation of the stop switch, the stop control means for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and stopping the rotation of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch;
Automatic stop control means for performing automatic stop control for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel even if there is no operation of a stop switch, when a predetermined time has passed since the rotation start of the rotating reel;
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,
A slot machine configured to give a predetermined profit to a player when the winning determination means determines that the winning combination has been won,
The predetermined time from the start of rotation of the rotating reel until the automatic stop control means starts automatic stop control is the automatic stop start time,
An automatic stop start time setting means for setting an automatic stop start time based on an operation essential for starting the rotation of each rotating reel in the next game after the game ends,
The automatic stop control means starts automatic stop control when the automatic stop start time set by the automatic stop start time setting means has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel.   2. The slot according to claim 1, wherein the automatic stop start time setting means sets the automatic stop start time according to a time from when the game is finished until a medal used for the next game is inserted. Machine.   The automatic stop start time setting means sets the automatic stop start time in accordance with the time from the end of the game until the operation of the start switch capable of starting the rotation of each reel in the next game. The slot machine according to claim 1.   The automatic stop start time setting means is an automatic stop start time according to a time from when a medal used in the game is inserted until a start switch operation capable of starting the rotation of each rotating reel is performed in the same game. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The automatic stop start time setting means sets the automatic stop start time according to a time during which an operation of a start switch capable of starting the rotation of each rotary reel has been performed. Slot machine.

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