JP2008272148A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which accepts the operation of the game player even during the processing time when game player is conventionally unable to operate, so that the processing time can be used effectively. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 100 accepts operation of a start lever 135 during the reel rotation accelerating process and change the current presentation of performance into a different presentation when operation of the start lever 135 is accepted. In an embodiment, when the start lever 135 is operated during a performance of presentation B, the presentation B is stopped to perform the normal time presentation A performed prior the presentation B. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  In recent game machines (for example, slot machines), a reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, an internal lottery is determined by internal lottery, and a reel is stopped by operating a stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed on the symbol display window, a winning combination is established, and when a winning combination with a medal payout is established, a prescribed number of medals are paid out. It is like that.

  In such a game machine, when the control unit that performs the game progresses to a predetermined processing state (for example, reel acceleration processing, reel deceleration processing, and medal payout processing), it enters a processing waiting state so as not to accept the player's operation. It is configured. For this reason, the player cannot perform any operation until the processing is completed, and some players feel frustrated by waiting. For such a problem, the reel stop operation signal output during the reel stop impossibility period during which the reel cannot be stopped is provisionally received, and the reel is stopped based on the provisional acceptance upon expiration of the reel stop impossibility period. A slot machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-158664 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of operations of the operation unit operated by the player during one game is not increased, and the shortest game time of one game is not decreased. Therefore, there is no change in waiting for the end of the process (for example, when the reel cannot be stopped because the second reel is in the stop process, the third reel stop operation signal is temporarily output by the third reel stop operation. Even if it is accepted, the player cannot do anything until the third reel stops). Therefore, the problem that the player has nothing to do while waiting for processing still continued.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and conventionally, there is a gaming machine that can accept a player's operation and effectively utilize the processing time even during a processing time that the player cannot operate. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a game machine according to the present invention is configured as follows.

The game stand according to the present invention, as one aspect thereof, relates to operation accepting means for accepting a player's operation, game progress control means for advancing a game in accordance with the operation accepted by the operation accepting means, and execution of a predetermined effect. An effect control means for performing effect processing, wherein the effect control means is configured to receive the operation in a process waiting state when the game progress control means is executing a predetermined process relating to the progress of the game. An effect changing means for changing the effect based on receiving an operation of a predetermined operation unit of the means is provided.

  Here, the “processing waiting state” means a state in which the player has not been able to perform an operation and is waiting for the processing to end. For example, a reel rotation acceleration process, a reel rotation stop process, An example is a period from the start to the end of a process such as a game medium payout process.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the operation of the operation unit is accepted during the processing waiting time of the predetermined processing relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation is changed based on the accepted operation, so that the processing waiting time can be effectively utilized. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  In addition, the predetermined process is started to be executed based on an operation of the first operation unit of the operation receiving unit, and the effect changing unit receives an operation of the first operation unit in the process waiting state. Thus, the production is changed. Thereby, it is possible to accept the operation at a suitable place where it is easy to operate without obstructing a series of games.

  The predetermined process includes a reel rotation acceleration process for accelerating a stopped reel to a certain speed, a reel rotation stop process for stopping the reel being rotated, and a game used in a game. It is at least one of game medium payout processing for paying out a medium. As a result, during the reel acceleration process, the reel stop process, or the game medium payout process, an effect can be provided by the player's operation.

  Further, the effect changing means stops the effect by accepting an operation of a predetermined operation unit of the operation accepting means. Thereby, the selection of whether or not to cancel the effect performed by the player can be reflected in the effect.

  In addition, when the predetermined process is the reel rotation stop process or the game medium payout process, the effect changing unit executes different effects according to the operation timing of the predetermined operation unit. . Thereby, various effects according to the operation timing of the operation unit can be performed, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, it further comprises: a payout counting means for counting the amount of game media to be paid out, and a payout number display means for displaying the number of game media counted by the game medium counting means on a predetermined display unit, The changing means is configured to change the predetermined operation of the operation accepting means when the predetermined process is the game medium payout process and the payout amount display means displays a predetermined numerical value on the predetermined display unit. When the operation of the part is accepted, the production is changed. Thereby, it is possible to provide a new gameability of pushing for medal payout.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbols are provided, a plurality of rotatable reels, a start switch for instructing the start of rotation of the plurality of reels, and whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery. Based on lottery means, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and individually stopping rotation of the reels, lottery results of the lottery means, and stop operation of the stop switch, Depending on whether the combination of the reel stop control means for performing stop control relating to the stop of rotation and the symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of the stop is the symbol combination of the winning combination internally by the lottery means, And a game medium payout means for paying out game media based on the winning combination.Thereby, the interest can be further enhanced with respect to the effect of the slot machine.

  Further, the effect changing means is characterized in that the effect changing means is changed to a notification effect for notifying the winning combination internally won in the lottery means. Thereby, since the player can know the internal winning combination, it can be used for the stop operation.

  Further, the effect changing means is characterized by executing the notification effect when the winning combination internally won by the lottery means is a specific winning combination. Thereby, according to the internal winning combination, it is selected whether or not the notification effect is performed, so that it is possible to bring diversity to the game.

  The specific combination is a special combination capable of starting a special game advantageous to a player. Thereby, based on a player's operation, it can know the presence or absence of the internal winning of a special role, and can improve the interest with respect to a game.

As another aspect, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of rotatable reels, a start switch for instructing the start of rotation of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of predetermined numbers. Lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of the type of combination is successful by lottery, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stopping rotation of the reels, and a lottery result of the lottery means; and Based on the stop operation of the stop switch, a combination of a reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reels and a symbol displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stop is internally won by the lottery means. Judgment means for determining whether or not to win a winning combination depending on whether or not the winning combination is a combination, and game medium payout for paying out gaming media based on the winning winning combination A stage, an operation accepting means for accepting the player's operation, a game progress control means for advancing the game according to the operation accepted by the operation accepting means, and an effect control means for effecting the execution of a predetermined effect. In the game waiting state when the game progress control means is executing a stop control related to the stop of the rotation of the reel, the effect control means has a predetermined operation unit of the operation accepting means. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an effect changing means for changing the effect based on receiving the operation. In another aspect of the present invention, the operation of the operation unit is received during the processing waiting time of the reel stop process, and the received operation is received. Since the production is changed on the basis of this, the processing waiting time can be effectively utilized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  It should be noted that the game stand may utilize the processing waiting time as follows.

  In other words, a plurality of types of symbols are provided, a plurality of rotatable reels, a start switch for instructing the start of rotation of the plurality of reels, and whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery. Based on lottery means, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and individually stopping rotation of the reels, lottery results of the lottery means, and stop operation of the stop switch, Depending on whether the combination of the reel stop control means for performing stop control relating to the stop of rotation and the symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of the stop is the symbol combination of the winning combination internally by the lottery means, Determining means for determining the winning of the game, wherein the reel stop control means is a reel that stops the reel being rotated. In running rotation stop process, in a state where the player is performing pending, by accepting an operation of the stop switch, it may be stopped the reel rotation stop process.

  In this case, the operation of the stop switch is accepted during the processing waiting time of the reel rotation stop process, and the reel rotation stopping process is canceled based on the accepted operation, so that the processing waiting time can be effectively utilized, It can enhance interest. That is, even if the reel stop operation fails, the reel stop operation can be performed again.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, conventionally, even during the processing time that the player cannot operate, the player's operation can be received and the processing time can be effectively utilized.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

<Overall configuration>
Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, there are three reels (left reel 110, middle) with multiple types of symbols (“bell”, “replay”, “cherry”, etc .: not shown) on the outer peripheral surface. The reel 111 and the right reel 112) are housed and can be rotated inside the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed at equal intervals on the belt-like member, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame material. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Further, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back surface of each reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly.

  In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. During this time, the light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass therethrough. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. An effective winning line is determined in advance by the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 100. Of the five winning lines 114, for example, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three medals are valid and three medals are inserted, the five that are added with the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line are valid as the winning line. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five.

  The notification lamp 121 is a lamp for notifying the player that a specific winning combination (for example, bonus) is won internally in an internal lottery to be described later. The start lamp 122 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The re-playing lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that the current game can be replayed (no medal insertion is required) when winning a re-playing role that is one of the winning roles in the previous game. is there. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The reel panel lamp 125 is an effect lamp.

  The stored number display 126 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The display 127 is a display for displaying various types of internal information as numerical values (for example, displaying the number of acquired bonus games, etc.). The payout number display 128 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, and when the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, three are inserted. The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or the actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 134. The insertion means to include both.

  The payment button 132 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them to the medal tray 210 from the medal payout opening 155. The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 or when the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating, and the game is started. Be started. The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137, 138, and 139. The stop buttons 137, 138, and 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137, 138, 139, and when the stop button 137, 138, 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player. .

  The door key 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 210 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155. In this embodiment, the medal tray 210 employs a tray that can emit light, and may be referred to as a tray lamp 210 hereinafter.

  The ashtray unit 200 is a container for storing cigarette butts, and is screwed inside the medal tray 210. The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, and the saucer lamp 210 are decorative lamps for exciting the game, and are turned on / off / flashing according to the game state. The reel panel 161 is a panel having a symbol display window 113, and the title panel 162 is a panel on which the model name of the slot machine and various designs are drawn.

  An effect unit 600 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) 700 is provided at the top of the slot machine 100, and displays various information related to games. These various types of information are effect images for more effectively exciting the game.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The slot machine 100 controls the central part of the game, that is, the main control unit 300 that executes processing related to the game progress of the slot machine 100, and various devices according to signals (control commands) transmitted from the main control unit 300. The control unit 400 includes a sub-control unit 400 that controls, and an effect unit control unit 500 that controls the effect unit 600 in accordance with a signal transmitted from the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 and the rendering unit control unit 500 execute processing related to rendering.

  In the present embodiment, there is no configuration for transmitting a control command or the like from the sub control unit 400 to the main control unit 300, and data communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is performed from the main control unit 300 to the sub control. One-way communication in which data is transmitted only to unit 400. In addition, the structure of a control part is not limited to this, For example, it is also possible to comprise the main control part 300, the sub control part 400, and the presentation unit control part 500 as one control part.

<Main control unit>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the state of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  In addition, the CPU 310 stores a program for controlling each IC, a lottery data used for the internal lottery of a winning combination, various data such as a reel stop position, and a ROM 312 for storing temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit 400 and the rendering unit control unit 500 described later. The RAM 313 is configured so that the stored contents are not lost even when the power of the slot machine 100 is cut off by a battery backup circuit (not shown).

  The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal. The medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, and the medal insertion button are connected via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 323, the settlement switch 324, and the medal payout sensor 326 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion slot 134 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. The start lever sensor 321 is installed on the start lever 135 and detects a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detects the operation of the stop button by the player. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 313 is inserted as a game medal.

  The settlement switch 324 detects an operation on the settlement button 132, and when the settlement button 132 is pressed once, a medal that can be settled is paid out. In this embodiment, the medals that can be settled are both the stored medals and the bet medals, but only the stored medals may be used.

  The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a medal to be paid out. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces. An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes H level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving the reel, and a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). A hopper motor drive unit 331 for driving the game, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, an announcement lamp 121, a start lamp 122, a re-game lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.), and 7 segments A (SEG) indicator 341 (stored number indicator 126, indicator 127, payout number indicator 128, etc.) is connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes two random number counters. An output interface 371 for transmitting a control command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 is a CPU 410 that is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. The data bus and the address bus are provided, and the configuration described below is provided. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock. Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus. The RAM 413 is configured so that the stored contents are not lost even when the power of the slot machine 100 is cut off by a battery backup circuit (not shown).

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for initializing information stored in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300 via a data bus is connected to the CPU 410, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the control command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the address decoding circuit 450 has an input for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300. An output interface 472 for outputting signals to the interface 461, the clock IC 423, and the 7-segment display 440 is connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100, and for example, a store clerk can check predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 determines the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 125, the title panel lamp 170, and the payout outlet strobe 171 according to the data received from the CPU 410. And the saucer lamp 210 are controlled. Here, the title panel lamp 170 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout rostrobe 171 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the medal discharge port 155.

  CPU 410 transmits a signal to effect unit control 500 via demultiplexer 419. Conversely, the CPU 410 receives a signal from the rendering unit control unit 500 via the input interface 471. That is, the CPU 410 performs bidirectional communication with the rendering unit control unit 500 via the demultiplexer 419 and the input interface 471.

<Direction unit control unit>
Next, the rendering unit controller 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The rendering unit control unit 500 includes a CPU 510 that is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing. The CPU 510 receives a signal from the CPU 410 output via the output interface 470 and the demultiplexer 419 of the sub-control unit 400 via the input interface 520 and the bus, and controls the effect unit control unit 500 as a whole. Further, the CPU 510 transmits a signal to the control unit 400 via the output interface 521 as necessary.

  The ROM 512 stores a program and data for controlling the production unit control unit 500 as a whole. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. The ROM 512 and RAM 513 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. In addition, a CPU 530 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. Further, a ROM 531, a RAM 532, and a VDP (video display processor) 534 are connected to the CPU 530 via a bus.

  On the other hand, the ROM 531 stores a program processed by the CPU 530. The RAM 532 has a work area for programs processed by the CPU 530 and the like. A crystal oscillator 533 is connected to the VDP 534, and further a ROM 535 and a RAM 536 are connected via a bus. The ROM 535 stores a plurality of types of image data of the liquid crystal display device (LCD) 700. The CPU 530 reads out image data in the ROM 535 based on a signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 536, and a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 700 via the D / A converter 537. Display an image on the display screen.

<Pattern arrangement>
FIG. 5 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 is developed in a plane. As shown in the figure, each reel 110-112 has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined number of frames (here, 21 frames). A frame is a unit of a region where one symbol is arranged. In the symbol display window 113, three frames out of 21 frames are displayed.

  Numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of FIG. 5 indicate in which position on the reel each symbol is arranged, that is, an arrangement number (an identifier for identifying each frame, and the rotation position of the reel is Managed by this arrangement number). There is a one-to-one correspondence between the arrangement number and the design. For example, the number 0 of the left reel 110 has a bell design, the number 0 of the middle reel 111 has a yellow cherry design, and the number of the right reel 112. Watermelon symbols are placed on the two frames.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combination of this embodiment includes a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (bell, watermelon, yellow cherry, red cherry), replay (replay), and lose.

  In the present embodiment, the “winning combination” means a combination with a medal payout (bell, watermelon, yellow cherry, red cherry) or an operating combination without a medal payout (BB, RB, replay). Including meaning. Therefore, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the actuating role is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, in the case of a replay winning or a BB winning. It means that the symbol combination of replay and the symbol combination of BB are displayed on the activated pay line 114.

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “7-7-7” in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the flag is carried over for BB. That is, when BB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the flag remains until winning. The standing state is maintained, and it is assumed that BB is in the internal winning state even after the next game.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “REG-REG-REG” in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, flag carryover is performed for RB as well as BB described above.

  The “small role (bell, watermelon, yellow cherry, red cherry)” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding winning symbol combination is “Bell-Bell-” in the present embodiment. Bell, watermelon is "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", yellow cherry is "any-any-yellow cherry", and red cherry is "any-any-red cherry". The corresponding payout numbers are 15 bells, 12 watermelons, 1 yellow cherry, and 1 red cherry, as shown in FIG. In the case of “any-any-yellow cherry” or “any-any-red cherry”, the design of the right reel 112 may be “yellow cherry” or “red cherry”. The symbol may be any symbol. In the present embodiment, it is impossible to draw the yellow cherry symbol and the red cherry symbol simultaneously in the stop control of the right reel 112 from the symbol arrangement of the right reel 112 as shown in FIG. However, in the present embodiment, as described later, there is a notification of an internal winning combination, so that the player can surely win a yellow cherry or a red cherry.

  “Re-play” is a winning combination (operating combination) that allows a game to be played in the next game without inserting a medal (game medium) by winning, and no medal is paid out. Note that the corresponding winning symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” in the present embodiment.

  It is needless to say that the type of winning combination is not limited to the winning combination shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is broadly divided into a normal game, a bonus internal winning (during BB internal winning, RB internal winning), and a bonus game (BB game, RB game). . In the slot machine 100, the above winning combination is adopted for each gaming state.

<Normal game>
FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a symbol combination, a winning combination, an internal winning probability, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning in the normal game.

  To outline the internal lottery of the winning combination, the range of random values (for example, 0 to 65535) acquired at the time of the internal lottery is divided in advance into several regions (regions corresponding to the size of each winning probability) Each region is associated with a winning or a loss (for example, 0 to 79 is RB, 80 to 6329 is a small role 1 (bell),..., 16518 to 63535 is a loss). These pieces of information are stored in the ROM 312 as a winning combination lottery table. In the internal lottery of the winning combination, whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined according to which range the acquired random number value belongs. The internal winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C are numerical values obtained by dividing the range of random value assigned to each winning combination by all random numbers. The same method can be adopted for various lottery processes other than the internal lottery.

  In addition, there is a single winning combination at the same time, in which one winning combination is won by one internal lottery, and at the same time multiple winning combinations are won by one internal lottery. is there. The internal winning state is managed by turning ON / OFF an internal winning flag whose storage area is set in the RAM 313. The internal winning flag is valid only for one game, except when the flag is carried over, and is turned OFF when the game ends.

  The internal winning probability is generally set so as to be within a predetermined payout rate range, and can be set in six stages from setting 1 to setting 6 according to the business of the amusement store. In FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C, an arbitrary one stage (setting N) is illustrated, and the other settings are omitted. As a result of the internal lottery process, when any winning combination is won internally, there is a possibility that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won internally stops on the winning line 114 in which the symbol combination is activated.

  The winning combination of the normal game includes RB, small role 1 (bell), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (yellow cherry), small role 4 (red cherry), replay, In addition to losing, there is a simultaneous winning role.

  In the present embodiment, there are group combination 1 (BB & small combination 3) and group combination 2 (BB & small combination 4) as simultaneous winning combinations. For example, the group combination 1 (BB & small combination 3) is a winning combination that can be simultaneously won by BB and small combination 3 (yellow cherry) at the same time, and the winning symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to BB When the game is complete, the game shifts to the BB game, and when the winning symbol combination “any-any-yellow cherry” corresponding to the yellow cherry is prepared, the yellow cherry is won.

<Bonus internal winning>
FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a symbol combination, winning combination, internal winning probability, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning a bonus internal winning (in BB internal winning, RB internal winning).

  The winning combination during the bonus internal selection includes the above-mentioned single roles: small role 1 (bell), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (yellow cherry), small role 4 (red cherry), replay, There is a loss.

<Bonus games (BB games, RB games)>
FIG. 7C is a diagram showing a symbol combination, a winning combination, an internal winning probability in a bonus game (BB game, RB game), and a payout number of medals at the time of winning.

  In the bonus game, the winning combination includes small role 1 (bell), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (yellow cherry), and small role 4 (red cherry).

  In this embodiment, when a BB is won, a BB game is started. More specifically, an SRB (shift regular bonus) game is automatically triggered by a BB win, and one SRB game is 12 The game ends when the game is played once or when the winning combination is won eight times. When the SRB game ends, the SRB game is activated again. The BB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 360. The RB game ends when 12 games are played or when the winning combination is won 8 times.

<Reel stop control>
Next, stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed based on the selected reel stop control data by selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop control data based on a predetermined condition. If multiple types of reel stop control data are set for the same condition, one of them is selected by lottery. The selection condition includes at least an internal lottery result in the game. In addition, whether or not a bonus flag is carried over is also included in the selection conditions.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. The pull-in control is a control for shifting the stop positions of the reels 110 to 112 within a certain number of frames (here, a maximum of 4 frames) after the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. The reel stop control data is stored in the ROM 312 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop control data is an allowable control that allows a combination of symbols of a predetermined winning combination to be displayed on the winning line 114, and a symbol combination of any winning combination is not displayed on the winning line 114. It is roughly divided into prohibition control.

  As an example of the permissible control, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, or when a BB or RB is internally won (flag carryover), the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Even if the timing is bad, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are displayed together within the range of the number of frames. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the symbol combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  An example of the prohibition control is, for example, a case where the internal lottery result is lost, and the BB or RB is not currently being won (flag carryover), and the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 At best, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are not displayed together within the range of the number of frames.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of reel stop control data for the left reel 110. Here, FIG. 8A shows reel stop control data (stop table) when the group combination 1 is internally won, and FIG. 8B shows reel stop control data (stop) when the center combination 3 is internally won. Table). In the figure, symbols with “●” represent symbols that are permitted to be stopped. In the case of this embodiment, since the interruption position is used as a reference, the symbol with “●” indicates that the stop at the middle position is permitted. On the other hand, the symbol with “↑” indicates that the stop at the middle position is not permitted, and even if the player stops the operation when the symbol passes through the middle position, the symbol is stopped. This means that the symbol is allowed to pass through without being done. For example, when stop control is performed using the stop table shown in FIG. 8A, the stop button 137 is displayed when the “yellow cherry symbol” of the symbol arrangement number (symbol position) 3 comes to the middle position of the symbol display window 113. Even if is operated, the stop position is not permitted, so that the “bell symbol” at symbol position 0 ahead of the third frame is advanced and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the stop table selected when the group combination 1 is internally won and the stop table when the small combination 3 is internally won are the same. Therefore, it is not possible to grasp the winning combination won internally by only the display pattern of the left reel 110 (it is not known whether the group winning 1 was won internally or the small winning role 3 was won internally). Therefore, as will be described later, if an effect of notifying the internal winning winning combination is performed, the player can recognize the next target symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

  Although FIG. 8 shows the stop table for the group combination 1 and the small combination 3 of the left reel 110, the contents of the stop table for the group combination 1 and the small combination 3 are the same for the middle reel 111. .

<Basic control of games>
Next, the operation of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main process of the main control unit showing the basic control of the game. This process is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the process shown in FIG. Although not particularly described except for a part, the main control unit 300 transmits a player's operation on the slot machine 100 and a control command indicating a processing result of each process to the sub-control unit 400 as needed. The sub-control unit 400 stores the status information of the slot machine 100 in the RAM 413 and can always grasp the state of the slot machine 100.

  In step S <b> 101, processing related to accepting the input operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted or the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 have been operated. If there is a medal insertion or operation of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S101, the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 and the settlement button 132 are valid.

  In step S102, the number of inserted medals is set.

  In step S103, processing related to accepting a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the operation of the start lever 135 is valid and the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line 114 is determined.

  In step S105, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.

  In step S106, an internal lottery process is performed for determining whether the internal winning of each winning combination is a lottery by using the acquired random number value and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination is won internally, the winning combination flag set in the RAM 313 is set to ON. In step S105, an internal winning result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the result of the internal lottery by receiving this internal winning result command. In step S106, reel stop control data is selected according to the result of the internal lottery.

  In step S107, reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is performed. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later.

  In step S108, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received, and it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons has been operated.

  In step S109, when any stop button is pressed, a reel stop control process is performed to stop any of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button based on the reel stop control data selected in step S106. . Details of the reel stop control process will be described later.

  In step S110, it is determined whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, a winning determination is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination is won when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the internal winning or the winning combination with the flag carried over is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line 114 activated in the normal gaming state, it is determined that the bell is won, and the flag corresponding to the bell is reset. In addition, the flag indicating the internal winning of each winning combination is reset. However, as described above, when BB and RB are not won, the internal winning flag is kept ON and it is carried over after the next game.

  In step S112, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, a medal payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is performed. Details of the medal payout process will be described later.

  In step S113, game state update processing is executed. In the game state update process, control for changing the game state is performed. For example, in the case of a bonus winning such as BB or RB, preparation is made so that the corresponding BB game or RB game can be started from the next time, In the final game, preparations are made so that the normal game can be started from the next time. In step S111, a state command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the current gaming state by receiving this state command. The gaming state control process in step S112 will be described later in detail.

  As described above, one game is completed, and the game progresses by repeating this thereafter.

<Reel rotation start processing>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation start process in step S107 of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the wait timer set at the start of reel rotation of the previous game has passed a predetermined time. Here, the wait timer is a timer used to determine whether or not a predetermined shortest game time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game. If the wait timer has not passed the predetermined time, the game time is awaited, and if the predetermined time has passed, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, an initial value (200 in this embodiment) is set in the wait timer. The wait timer is configured to decrement by 1 every 20.647 ms during the 1.877 ms timer interrupt process, and the shortest game time is set to 4.1294s (= 2.647 ms × 200). Yes.

  In step S203, the state of all the reels 110 to 112 is set to a rotation start state. Thereby, rotation of all the reels 110-112 is started.

  In step S204, a reel rotation acceleration process for accelerating the reel rotation to a predetermined speed is performed. Details of the reel rotation acceleration process will be described later.

  In step S205, an acceleration end command indicating that the reel rotation acceleration process has ended, that is, that the reel has entered a constant speed state, is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 grasps that the reel is in a constant speed state.

<Reel rotation acceleration processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation acceleration process in step S204 of FIG. In the reel rotation acceleration process of the present embodiment, an operation on the operation unit (for example, the start lever 135) by the player is accepted, which is different from the conventional reel rotation acceleration process.

  In step S301, an initial value (821.184 ms) is set in the acceleration wait timer. The acceleration wait timer is a timer for measuring the time until the rotation is stabilized after the acceleration is completed. Even if the acceleration is completed, it is provided so as not to proceed to the next processing until the reel rotation is stabilized. In the present embodiment, 821.184 ms, which is approximately 12 times the initial value (66.176 ms) set in an acceleration counter described later, is set as the initial value.

  In step S302, an initial value (44 [66.176 ms] in the present embodiment) is set in the acceleration counter. The acceleration counter is a timing for outputting the drive pulse to the reel, and is configured such that the output timing of the drive pulse is narrowed as the value of the counter becomes small. Thereby, a reel can be accelerated in steps.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the value of the acceleration counter is zero. When the value of the acceleration counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S304, and when the value of the acceleration counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the acceleration wait timer is 0. If the acceleration wait timer is 0, the process can proceed to the next process, so the reel rotation acceleration process is terminated and the acceleration wait timer is reached. When is not 0, the process cannot proceed to the next process, and the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S305, the value of the acceleration counter is decremented. That is, the value of the acceleration counter is decremented by 1 and updated.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not an operation acceptance flag is set. Here, the operation acceptance flag is flag information indicating whether or not an operation for the start lever 135 can be accepted (when the flag information is set (ON), it can be accepted and the flag information is set). If it is not done (OFF), it cannot be accepted). In the initial state, the operation acceptance flag is not set. In this embodiment, the start lever 135 can be re-operated in the reel rotation acceleration process, but this start lever re-operation is an operation different from the start lever operation for starting rotation of the reel. In order to make the control unit 300 recognize, an operation acceptance flag is provided. That is, after operating the start lever 135 to start the rotation of the reel (after the start lever sensor 321 detects the operation signal), the start lever 135 is temporarily inactivated (the start lever sensor 321 outputs the operation signal). (Non-detection state), the operation acceptance flag is set. When the operation acceptance flag is set, the process proceeds to step S309, and when the operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the start lever 135 is in a non-operating state (the start lever sensor 321 is not detecting an operation signal). When the start lever 135 is in a non-operation state, the process proceeds to step S308, and an operation acceptance flag is set. On the other hand, when the start lever 135 is not in the non-operating state, that is, when the start lever 135 is operated, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S309, it is determined whether the start lever 135 has been operated (whether the start lever sensor 321 has detected an operation signal). When the start lever 135 is operated, that is, when the start lever 135 is operated again during the reel rotation acceleration process, the process proceeds to step S310. Otherwise, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S310, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning combination (for example, bonus combination or small combination) is won internally. If the predetermined winning combination is won internally, the process proceeds to step S311. If the predetermined winning combination is not internally won, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S311, an acceleration effect command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and in step S312, the operation acceptance flag is cleared. That is, when the start lever 135 is operated again during the reel rotation acceleration process and a predetermined winning combination (for example, a bonus combination or a small combination) is won internally, an acceleration effect command is sent to the sub-control unit 400. Send to. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 executes an effect according to the acceleration effect command. By executing the operation acceptance flag clear process in step S312, the main control unit 300 can recognize a plurality of start lever operations during the reel rotation acceleration process (second and third start levers). The sub-control unit 400 can perform effects in response to the plurality of start lever operations (second, third,..., Respectively). Different effects may be executed, or the same effect may be executed).

  In the reel rotation acceleration process shown in FIG. 11, the operation of the start lever 135 is described as an example of the operation unit operation (the start lever 135 operated by the player immediately before the reel rotation acceleration process is performed) The operation unit is not limited to the start lever 135, and may be any operation unit. For example, the stop buttons 137 to 139 may be used, the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 may be used, and the settlement button 132 may be used.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop control process in step S109 of FIG.

  In step S401, the number of frames for pull-in control is acquired from the acquired reel stop control data (stop table).

  In step S402, reel rotation stop processing for stopping reels is performed based on the number of frames for pull-in control. Details of the reel rotation stop process will be described later.

  In step S403, stop position information of the stopped reel is set, and then in step S404, stop reel information is set. The stop reel information is information indicating which reel has stopped at which position.

  In step S405, a reel related information command including stop reel information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the position information of the stop reel by receiving this reel-related information command.

<Reel rotation stop processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation stop process in step S402 of FIG. In the reel rotation stop process of the present embodiment, an operation on the operation unit (for example, the stop button 137) by the player is accepted, which is different from the conventional reel rotation stop process.

  In step S501, a value is set in the drawing counter according to the number of drawing frames. More specifically, in the case of 0 frame, 1-24, in the case of 1 frame, 25-48, in the case of 2 frame, 49-72, in the case of 3 frame, 73-96, in the case of 4 frame, In this case, a value of 97 to 120 is set. The pull-in counter is a counter provided for performing pull-in control.

  In step S502, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented. That is, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented by 1 and updated.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the value of the pull-in counter is zero. When the value of the pull-in counter is 0, the process proceeds to a brake control process, so that the process proceeds to step S504. When the value of the pull-in counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S505. For example, when the value of 120 is set in the pull-in counter, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented every 1.504 ms, so that the process shifts to the brake control process after about 180 ms.

  In step S504, since the pull-in control is completed, the brake control process is performed with strong excitation.

  In step S505, it is determined whether an operation acceptance flag is set. Here, the operation acceptance flag is flag information indicating whether or not an operation for the stop button 137 can be accepted (when the flag information is set (ON), it can be accepted and the flag information is set). If it is not done (OFF), it cannot be accepted). In the initial state, the operation acceptance flag is not set. In the present embodiment, the stop button 137 can be re-operated in the reel rotation stop processing, but this stop button re-operation is controlled to be different from the stop button operation for stopping the reel. In order for the unit 300 to recognize it, an operation acceptance flag is provided. That is, after the stop button 137 is operated to stop the rotating reel (after the stop button sensor 322 detects an operation signal), the stop button 137 is once brought into a non-operation state (the stop button sensor 322 is When the operation signal is not detected), the operation acceptance flag is set. When the operation acceptance flag is set, the process proceeds to step S508, and when the operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the stop button 137 is in a non-operation state (a state in which the stop button sensor 322 does not detect an operation signal). When the stop button 137 is in a non-operation state, the process proceeds to step S507, and an operation acceptance flag is set. On the other hand, when the stop button 137 is not in the non-operating state, that is, when the stop button 137 is operated, the process returns to step S502.

  In step S508, it is determined whether or not the stop button 137 has been operated (whether or not the stop button sensor 322 has detected an operation signal). When the stop button 137 is operated, that is, when the stop button 137 is operated again during the reel rotation stop process, the process proceeds to step S509. Otherwise, the process returns to step S502.

  In step S509, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning combination (for example, bonus combination or small combination) is won internally. If the predetermined winning combination is won internally, the process proceeds to step S510. If the predetermined winning combination is not won internally, the process returns to step S502.

  In step S510, the number of frames drawn in at the time when the stop button 137 is re-operated (step S508: YES) is acquired and transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In step S511, a stop effect command is sub-control unit 400. Send to. That is, when the stop button 137 is operated again during the reel rotation stop process and a predetermined winning combination (for example, bonus combination or small combination) is won internally, the number of frames to be drawn at the time of stop button re-operation Then, the stop time production command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 executes an effect in accordance with the number of frames drawn in at the time of stop button re-operation and the stop time effect command.

  In step S512, the operation acceptance flag is cleared. By executing the operation acceptance flag clear process in step S512, the main control unit 300 can recognize a plurality of stop button operations during the reel rotation stop process (second and third stop buttons). The sub-control unit 400 can execute an effect in response to the plurality of stop button operations (second, third,... Stop button operations, respectively). Different effects may be executed, or the same effect may be executed).

  In the reel rotation stop process shown in FIG. 13, the operation of the stop button 137 is described as an example of the operation unit operation (stop buttons 137 to 139 operated by the player immediately before the reel rotation stop process is performed). Any one of the buttons is preferable because it is most easily operated by the player), and the operation unit is not limited to the stop buttons 137 to 139, and may be any operation unit. For example, the start lever 135, the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131, and the settlement button 132 may be used.

<Medal payout processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the medal payout process in step S112 of FIG. In the medal payout process of the present embodiment, an operation on the operation unit (for example, the stop button 139) by the player is accepted, which is different from the conventional medal payout process.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the medal payout has been completed. Here, whether or not the medal payout has been completed is determined based on the number of medal payouts counted by the medal payout sensor 326. When the medal payout is completed, the medal payout process is ended, and when the medal payout is not completed, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S602, a payout number display command including information regarding the current payout number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 can grasp the current medal payout number. Of course, the main control unit 300 also knows the current medal payout number.

  In step S603, it is determined whether an operation acceptance flag is set. Here, the operation acceptance flag is flag information indicating whether or not an operation for the stop button can be accepted (when the flag information is set (ON), it can be accepted and the flag information is set). If it is not (OFF), it cannot be accepted). In the initial state, the operation acceptance flag is not set. In the present embodiment, the stop button 139 can be operated in the medal payout process, but the control unit 300 recognizes that this stop button operation is different from the stop button operation in the reel stop process. Therefore, an operation acceptance flag is provided. That is, after the stop button 139 is operated for the reel stop process (after the stop button sensor 322 detects the operation signal), the stop button 139 is temporarily inactivated (the stop button sensor 322 does not operate the operation signal). Detection state), the operation acceptance flag is set. When the operation acceptance flag is set, the process proceeds to step S606, and when the operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S604, it is determined whether or not the stop button 139 is in a non-operation state (a state in which the stop button sensor 322 does not detect an operation signal). When the stop button 139 is in a non-operation state, the process proceeds to step S605, and an operation acceptance flag is set. On the other hand, when the stop button 139 is not in the non-operating state, that is, when the stop button 139 is operated, the process returns to step S601.

  In step S606, it is determined whether or not the stop button 139 has been operated (whether or not the stop button sensor 322 has detected an operation signal). When the stop button 139 is operated, that is, when the stop button 139 is operated during the medal payout process, the process proceeds to step S607. Otherwise, the process returns to step S601.

  In step S607, it is determined whether a predetermined winning combination (for example, a bonus combination or a small combination) is won internally. When the internal winning is made for the predetermined winning combination, the process proceeds to step S608, and when the internal winning is not made for the predetermined winning combination, the process returns to step S601.

  In step S608, the number-of-payout display 128 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out or the display 127 for displaying the number acquired in BB is a predetermined number (for example, 7 for the number-of-payout display 128 and the display 127). In the case of, it is determined whether or not a specific number such as 77 is displayed. When the payout number display device 128 or the display device 127 displays a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S609, and otherwise, the process returns to step S601.

  In step S609, a payout effect command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and in step S610, the operation acceptance flag is cleared. That is, when the payout number display device 128 or the display device 127 displays a predetermined number during the medal payout process, there is an operation of the stop button 139 and a predetermined winning combination (for example, bonus combination or small combination) Etc.), a payout effect command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 executes an effect corresponding to the payout effect command. Note that by executing the operation acceptance flag clear process in step S610, the main control unit 300 can recognize a plurality of stop button operations during the medal payout process (second and third stop button operations). Can be recognized), the sub-control unit 400 can execute effects in response to the plurality of stop button operations (different for the second, third,... Stop button operations). The effect may be executed, or the same effect may be executed).

  In the medal payout process shown in FIG. 14, the operation of the stop button 139 has been described as an example of the operation unit operation (the stop button 139 operated by the player immediately before the medal payout process is performed for the player). The operation unit is not limited to the stop button 139, and may be any operation unit. For example, other stop buttons 137 and 138, a start lever 135, medal insertion buttons 130 and 131, and a settlement button 132 may be used.

  Further, in the medal payout process shown in FIG. 14, medals actually paid out are targeted. Of course, medals (credits) paid out electronically may be targeted.

<Game state update processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the game state update process in step S113 of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not BB is won in this game. If BB is won in this game, the process proceeds to step S702, the game state is set to BB game, and various information related to the BB game is initialized.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a BB game. If the current gaming state is a BB game, the process proceeds to step S704. If the current gaming state is not a BB game, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not there is a medal payout in the current game. If there is a medal payout, the process proceeds to step S705. If there is no medal payout, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S705, the acquired number counter is added and updated. The acquired number counter is a software counter set on the RAM 313 for counting the number of medals paid out during the BB game. Note that the counter may be updated based on the number of medals actually paid out in step S112 shown in FIG.

  In step S706, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the acquired number counter is within a predetermined range. For example, when the payout effect command is transmitted when the numerical value displayed by the display 127 in the medal payout process is 77, it is determined whether the value is 62 or more and less than 77. If the counter value of the acquired number counter is within a predetermined range, the process proceeds to step S707, and a notification effect command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 executes an effect corresponding to the notification effect command. Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 informs the player that the display of “77” is approaching so that the player can operate the operation unit when the display 127 displays “77”. Produce for arousal.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the acquired number counter has exceeded a predetermined value (BB game end condition). When the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds a predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S709 to set BB end information. As a result, the BB game ends and the normal game starts from the next game.

  In step S710, an update process related to other game states is performed.

<Processing of sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing of the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100. The CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the process (steps S802 to S804) in FIG.

  In step S801, initialization processing is performed. Here, processing at the time of power-on is mainly performed.

  In step S802, it is determined whether at least one control command is stored in the command storage area. If the control command is stored, the process proceeds to step S803. If the control command is not stored, the process returns to step S802.

  In step S803, a control command is acquired from the command storage area, and its content is determined. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  In step S804, an effect process is performed according to the determination result in step S503. The effect process in step S804 will be described later in detail.

<Processing of production unit control unit>
Next, processing of the rendering unit control unit 500 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing and main processing of the rendering unit control unit 500 of the slot machine 100.

  First, interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 510 of the effect unit control unit 500 performs the process shown in FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether a control command from the sub-control unit 400 has been received. If a control command is received from the sub-control unit 400, the process proceeds to step S902. If no control command is received from the sub-control unit 400, the process ends.

  In step S902, control commands received from the sub-control unit 400 are sequentially stored without overwriting a predetermined area (referred to as a command storage area) in the RAM 513.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 510 of the effect unit control unit 500 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not at least one control command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 513. If the control command is stored, the process proceeds to step S1002, and if the control command is not stored, the process returns to step S1001.

  In step S1002, a control command is acquired from the command storage area of the RAM 513, and the content is determined. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  In step S1003, effect data is acquired according to the determination result of step S1002, and the effect data is sequentially set in each device driver of the effect unit 600. The production unit 600 executes the production according to the data by setting the data.

<Direction processing>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the effect process in step S804 of FIG. The production process according to the present embodiment is a new production by changing the production currently being executed when an operation of the operation unit is received from the player during the processing waiting time when the player has not been able to operate the operation unit. Therefore, it is possible to effectively use the processing waiting time, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether the received control command is an acceleration effect command. If the received control command is an acceleration effect command, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if the received control command is not an acceleration effect command, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1102, an acceleration effect process is performed. The acceleration effect process is an effect process performed during the reel rotation acceleration process. For example, during the reel rotation acceleration process, notification of an internal winning combination, effect cancellation, display of a premier image, and a character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 It produces effects such as changes in movement, changes in sound effects, and lamp lighting. In the case of an effect using the effect unit 600 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 700), a control command for causing the effect unit 600 to perform a desired operation is transmitted to the effect unit control unit 500.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect process at the time of acceleration together with the game progress. The acceleration effect process shown in FIG. 19 shows the case of effect cancellation. Specifically, in the state before starting the reel rotation, when the normal effect A is selected and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700, the start lever 135 is operated to win the effect B, and the effect B Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. Here, the effect B is an effect that means a bonus if it is successfully applied with a fluent horse, but when the target is small as shown in the image of the effect B shown in FIG. However, there are some players who do not want to see the production B. In such a case, if the start lever 135 is operated again during the reel rotation acceleration process, the effect B being executed is canceled, and the normal effect A that was executed immediately before is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. On the other hand, when the start lever 135 is not operated during the reel rotation acceleration process, the effect B being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 as it is. In this way, in the acceleration effect process shown in FIG. 19, when the start lever 135 is operated during the reel rotation acceleration process, the effect B is canceled and the effect B is not selected, that is, the normal effect. Since the process returns to A, it is possible to effectively utilize the processing time that has conventionally been impossible to operate and cancel an effect that is not desired to be seen at an early stage.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the received control command is a stop effect command. If the received control command is a stop effect command, the process proceeds to step S1104. If the received control command is not a stop effect command, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1104, a stop effect process is performed. The stop time effect process is an effect process performed during the reel rotation stop process. For example, during the reel rotation stop process, notification of an internal winning combination, effect cancellation, display of a premier image, and a character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 It produces effects such as changes in movement, changes in sound effects, and lamp lighting. In the case of an effect using the effect unit 600 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 700), a control command for causing the effect unit 600 to perform a desired operation is transmitted to the effect unit control unit 500.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop time effect process together with the game progress. The stop time production process shown in FIG. 20 shows a case of notification of an internal winning combination. Specifically, when the effect C is won and the effect C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700, by operating the stop button 137, when the bonus is being internally won, the bonus confirmation effect D is displayed. It is supposed to run. Here, the production C is a continuous production over several games in which the hero character chases the bad guy and catches it, which means bonus confirmation. For this reason, there is a high probability that the bonus is internally won at the time when the production C is selected, and there are some players who want to know quickly whether or not the bonus is internally won. In such a case, if the stop button 137 is operated again during the reel rotation stop process, if the bonus is being won internally, the bonus confirmation is an effect that notifies that the bonus has been established instead of the effect C. The effect D is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. On the other hand, when there is no operation of the stop button 137 during the reel rotation stop process, or even when the stop button 137 is operated again during the reel rotation stop process, the bonus effect C is not being won. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 as it is. In this way, in the stop time effect process shown in FIG. 20, when the stop button 137 is operated during the reel rotation stop process, the bonus fixed effect D is executed in place of the effect C if the bonus is being internally won. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the processing time that has been impossible to operate in the past, and to quickly know the internal winning combination, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another example of the stop time effect process for executing different effects according to the timing of the stop button 137 operated during the reel rotation stop process. That is, the stop time effect process shown in FIG. 21 selects a different effect according to the number of frames to be drawn when the stop button 137 is operated again, and executes the selected effect. For example, as the number of drawn frames increases (as the stop button 137 is operated at an earlier stage), a bonus effect that is more advantageous to the player may be executed (premier image display or highly reliable internal winning combination notification, etc.) ).

  In step S1201, the number of frames to be drawn in when the stop button is operated again is determined. This is determined based on the number of frames drawn from the current position transmitted from the main control unit 300 (see step S510 in FIG. 13).

  In step S1202, it is determined whether the number of frames to be drawn at the time when the stop button 137 is operated again is 3 or more. When the number of frames to be drawn is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the stop effect process A is executed. When the number of frames to be drawn is not 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether or not the number of frames to be drawn is 2 when the stop button 137 is operated again. When the number of frames to be drawn is 2, the process proceeds to step S1205, and the stop effect process B is executed. When the number of frames to be drawn is not 2, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the number of drawn frames is 1 when the stop button 137 is operated again. When the number of frames to be drawn is 1, the process proceeds to step S1207, and the stop effect process C is executed. When the number of frames to be drawn is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1208 and the stop effect process D is executed.

  FIG. 22 shows examples of effect images of the above-described stop effect processes A to D. In the image example shown in FIG. 22, the internal winning combination is narrowed down as the number of drawn frames increases. For example, when the number of frames to be drawn is 3 or more, an image suggesting that the yellow cherry is won internally is displayed, so that the player can recognize that the yellow cherry is won internally. In addition, when the number of draw-in frames is 2, an image suggesting that the yellow cherry or the red cherry is internally won is displayed, so that the player has confirmed that either the yellow cherry or the red cherry is won internally. Can be recognized. Similarly, when the number of draws is 1, either BB, yellow cherry or red cherry, and when the draw is 0, the player wins either BB, watermelon, yellow cherry or red cherry. Can be recognized. In this way, the player may be notified of more advantageous information as the number of drawn frames is larger.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether the received control command is a payout effect command. If the received control command is a payout effect command, the process proceeds to step S1106. If the received control command is not a payout effect command, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1106, a payout effect process is performed. The payout effect process is an effect process performed during the medal payout process. For example, during the medal payout process, notification of an internal winning combination, effect cancellation, display of a premier image, and movement of a character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 Such as change of sound, change of sound effect, lamp lighting. In the case of an effect using the effect unit 600 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 700), a control command for causing the effect unit 600 to perform a desired operation is transmitted to the effect unit control unit 500.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of payout effect processing together with game progress. The payout effect process shown in FIG. 23 shows a case of notification of an internal winning combination. Specifically, when all reels are stopped, the effect E is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700, and a predetermined number (displays the number of coins paid out each time a medal is paid out during the medal payout process) is displayed. For example, when the stop button 139 is operated with good timing when “7” or the like is displayed, the effect F is executed. Here, the effect E is an effect informing that the bell has been won, and the effect F is an effect indicating that the stop button 139 can be operated in a timely manner. During the game, the internal winning combination is notified. On the other hand, when the stop button 139 cannot be operated with good timing or when the stop button 139 is not operated, the effect E being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 as it is. Thus, in the medal payout appearance processing shown in FIG. 23, when a predetermined number (for example, 7) is displayed on the payout number display device 128 during the medal payout processing, the stop button 139 is operated with good timing. Then, an effect F indicating the successful operation of the stop button 139 is executed, and thereafter, a predetermined number of games and an internal winning combination are notified, so that it is effective during the processing time that was conventionally impossible to operate. By utilizing this, it is possible to provide new playability and to know the internal winning combination after the next game, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In the payout effect process shown in FIG. 23, the operation timing of the stop button 139 is determined for the numerical value displayed on the payout number display 128, but in this embodiment, as will be described later (step S1108). During the medal payout process, the number of medal payouts is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. Therefore, even if the operation timing of the stop button 139 is determined for the medal payout number displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. Good.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another example of the payout effect process together with the game progress. The payout effect process shown in FIG. 24 shows the payout effect process during the BB game. Specifically, the bonus medium effect G is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 when all reels are stopped, and a predetermined number (for example, 77, etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 during the medal payout process; When 700 is displayed (the number of medals acquired during bonus game is displayed), the effect F is executed by operating the stop button 139 with good timing. Here, the effect F is an effect indicating that the stop button 139 can be operated in a timely manner. As a privilege of this success, for example, an internal winning combination is notified during a predetermined game from the next game. . On the other hand, when the stop button 139 cannot be operated with good timing, or when the stop button 139 is not operated, the bonus bonus effect G being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 as it is. In this way, in the medal payout appearance processing shown in FIG. 24, when a predetermined number (for example, 77) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 during the medal payout processing during the bonus game, the stop button is timely. When 139 is operated, an effect F indicating the successful operation of the stop button 139 is executed, and thereafter, a predetermined number of games and an internal winning combination are notified. The game can be used effectively to provide new gameability and to know the internal winning combination after the next game, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In the payout effect process shown in FIG. 24, the operation timing of the stop button 139 is determined for the numerical value displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700, but is displayed on the display 127 that displays the number of acquired BBs. The operation timing of the stop button 139 may be determined for the number of medals paid out.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether the received control command is a payout number display command. If the received control command is a payout number display command, the process proceeds to step S1108. If the received control command is not a payout number display command, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1108, a payout number display effect process is performed. The payout number display effect is an effect of displaying the current medal payout number on the liquid crystal display device 700 during the medal payout process. Further, during the bonus game, an effect is obtained in which the acquired number of pieces acquired during the bonus game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of medals is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700 in addition to the display 127 and the payout number display 128. In addition, when displaying a predetermined numerical value (for example, 7 or 77), it is possible to display it large or decelerate it so that the player can easily operate it in a timely manner. Good. In the case of an effect using the effect unit 600 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 700), a control command for causing the effect unit 600 to perform a desired operation is transmitted to the effect unit control unit 500.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether the received control command is a notification effect command. If the received control command is a notification effect command, the process proceeds to step S1110. If the received control command is not a notification effect command, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1110, notification effect processing is performed. The notification effect process is an effect that prompts the player to be aroused in the payout effect process during the above-described BB game. For example, before a predetermined numerical value (for example, 77) is displayed, for example, “Chance! "Press when the payout display displayed on the screen is 77!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 700. Thereby, the player can operate the operation unit without losing the timing at which the predetermined numerical value is displayed. In the case of an effect using the effect unit 600 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 700), a control command for causing the effect unit 600 to perform a desired operation is transmitted to the effect unit control unit 500.

  In step S1111, other effect selection processing is executed.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the player's operation can be accepted and the processing time can be effectively utilized even during the processing time that the player cannot operate. For example, during a reel rotation acceleration process, a reel rotation stop process, and a medal payout, a new effect is executed instead of an effect executed so far by operating a predetermined operation unit. Can be used effectively, and the fun of games can be enhanced.

  That is, in the acceleration effect process performed during the reel rotation acceleration process, the stop effect process performed during the reel rotation stop process, and the payout effect process performed during the medal payout process, by operating the operation unit, Instead of the performance that has been executed up to that point, you can perform an effect to notify the internal winning combination, or cancel the effect that has been executed so far, so that the effect that reflects the player's intention is executed be able to. Also, in the stop time effect process performed during the reel rotation stop process, the effect varies depending on the operation timing for the operation unit, so that if the operation is performed at an earlier timing, more advantageous information can be obtained. Can be provided. In the payout effect process performed during the medal payout process, only when the operation timing for the operation unit is optimal, the effect is changed and advantageous information is provided to the player. It is possible to provide a new playability of performing.

  In the above embodiment, the production change is performed immediately after the operation on the operation unit. However, the production change time is not limited to this, and the production change is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be. For example, when an operation is accepted during the reel rotation acceleration process, an effect for the operation may be executed after all reels are stopped.

  Moreover, although the change of the effect in the said embodiment was a case where the effect currently performed is changed, the change of the effect which performs an effect in the state in which the present effect is not performed may be sufficient.

<Other embodiments>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described, various deformation | transformation and change can be performed with respect to embodiment of this invention in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, conventionally, during the processing time in which the player cannot operate, the operation is accepted and an effect corresponding to the accepted operation is executed. Various processes may be executed. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an outline of such a modification.

  In FIG. 25, when the rotating left reel 110 is stopped by operating the stop button 137, and the stop button 137 is operated again while the left reel 110 is in the reel rotation stop process, the reel rotation stop process is canceled. The left reel 110 starts rotating again. On the other hand, when the left reel 110 is stopped and the left reel is not operated during the reel rotation stop process, the reel is stopped as it is as before. In this way, control may be performed so as to cancel the reel rotation stop process by operating a predetermined operation unit while the predetermined reel is in the reel rotation stop process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the reel rotation stop process of the modification shown in FIG. In the reel rotation stop process of this modification, an operation on the operation unit (for example, a stop button) by the player is accepted, and this point is different from the conventional reel rotation stop process.

  In step S1301, a value is set in the pull-in counter according to the number of pull-in frames. More specifically, in the case of 0 frame, 1-24, in the case of 1 frame, 25-48, in the case of 2 frame, 49-72, in the case of 3 frame, 73-96, in the case of 4 frame, In this case, a value of 97 to 120 is set. The pull-in counter is a counter provided for performing pull-in control.

  In step S1302, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented. That is, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented by 1 and updated.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the value of the pull-in counter is zero. When the value of the pull-in counter is 0, the process proceeds to a brake control process, so that the process proceeds to step S1304. When the value of the pull-in counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1305. For example, when the value of 120 is set in the pull-in counter, the value of the pull-in counter is decremented every 1.504 ms, so that the process shifts to the brake control process after about 180 ms.

  In step S1304, since the pull-in control is completed, the brake control process is performed with strong excitation.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether the operation acceptance flag is set. Here, the operation acceptance flag is flag information indicating whether or not an operation for the stop button can be accepted (when the flag information is set (ON), it can be accepted and the flag information is set). If it is not (OFF), it cannot be accepted). In the initial state, the operation acceptance flag is not set. In this modification, the stop button can be re-operated in the reel rotation stop process, but the control unit indicates that this stop button re-operation is different from the stop button operation for stopping the reel. An operation acceptance flag is provided in order for 300 to recognize. That is, after the stop button is operated to stop the rotating reel (after the stop button sensor 322 detects the operation signal), the stop button is temporarily turned off (the stop button sensor 322 is operated). In the non-detection state), the operation acceptance flag is set. When the operation acceptance flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1308, and when the operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the stop button is in a non-operating state (stop button sensor 322 is in a state where an operation signal is not detected). If the stop button is in a non-operation state, the process proceeds to step S1307, and an operation acceptance flag is set. On the other hand, when the stop button is not in the non-operating state, that is, when the stop button is operated, the process returns to step S1302.

  In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the stop button has been operated (whether or not the stop button sensor 322 has detected an operation signal). When the stop button is operated, that is, when the stop button is operated again during the reel rotation stop process, the process proceeds to step S1309; otherwise, the process returns to step S1302.

  In step S1309, the value of the pull-in counter is cleared. As a result, the pull-in control is canceled, the reel rotation stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the stop operation acceptance process in step S108 of FIG.

  As described above, according to this modification, since the reel rotation stop process is canceled by re-operating the stop button during the reel rotation stop process that the player cannot operate conventionally, the processing waiting time can be effectively utilized, It can enhance interest. In other words, if the player is unable to stop at the desired stop position, the reel rotation stop process is canceled by operating the stop button again. Can be provided, and a situation advantageous to the player can be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine using medals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball. For example, when a game ball is paid out, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball is not fired from a launching device, and when there is a predetermined operation at the time of paying out a game ball, a pachinko game that changes the performance currently being executed It is good also as a machine.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the presentation unit control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and operation or payout of each winning combination in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of each winning combination, internal winning probability, and the number of medals paid out in each gaming state of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a stop table of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail a reel rotation start process in step S107 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the reel rotation acceleration process of step S204 of FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail a reel stop control process in step S109 of FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail a reel rotation stop process in step S402 of FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail a medal payout process in step S112 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state update process of step S113 of FIG. 9 in detail. 10 is a flowchart showing a sub-control unit main process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation unit control part interruption process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and a presentation unit control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process of step S804 in detail. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the effect process at the time of acceleration of step S1102 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the stop time effect process of step S1104 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail an example of the stop time effect process of step S1104 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the stop time effect process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the effect process at the time of payout of step S1106 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the effect process at the time of payout of step S1106 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the reel stop control processing of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation stop process shown in FIG. 25 in detail.

Claims (11)

Operation accepting means for accepting a player's operation;
Game progress control means for advancing the game according to the operation received by the operation receiving means;
Production control means for performing production processing relating to execution of a predetermined production;
A gaming table having
The production control means includes
An effect changing means for changing an effect based on receiving an operation of a predetermined operation unit of the operation receiving means in a process waiting state when the game progress control means is executing a predetermined process relating to the progress of the game. A game machine characterized by comprising. The predetermined process is started based on an operation of the first operation unit of the operation receiving unit,
2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the effect changing means changes the effect by accepting an operation of the first operation unit in the process waiting state.   The predetermined process includes a reel rotation acceleration process for accelerating a stopped reel to a certain speed, a reel rotation stop process for stopping a reel that is being rotated, and a game medium payout for paying out a game medium used in a game. 3. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the game table is at least one of the processes.   The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect changing means stops the effect by receiving an operation of a predetermined operation unit of the operation receiving means. The effect changing means is:
4. The game table according to claim 3, wherein when the predetermined process is the reel rotation stop process or the game medium payout process, different effects are executed according to the operation timing of the predetermined operation unit. Payout counting means for counting the amount of game media to be paid out;
A payout amount display means for displaying the number of game media counted by the game medium counting means on a predetermined display;
Further comprising
The effect changing means is:
When the predetermined process is the game medium payout process, and the payout number display means displays a predetermined numerical value on the predetermined display part, an operation of the predetermined operation part of the operation reception means is performed. 4. The game table according to claim 3, wherein when it is accepted, the production is changed. Multiple types of designs, multiple reels that can rotate,
A start switch for instructing rotation start of the plurality of reels;
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch;
Determining means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means;
Game medium payout means for paying out game media based on the winning combination;
The game table according to claim 1, further comprising:   8. The game table according to claim 7, wherein the effect changing means changes to a notification effect for notifying the winning combination internally won in the lottery means.   9. The game table according to claim 8, wherein the effect changing means executes the notification effect when the winning combination internally won by the lottery means is a specific winning combination.   The game table according to claim 9, wherein the specific combination is a special combination capable of starting a special game advantageous to the player. Multiple types of designs, multiple reels that can rotate,
A start switch for instructing rotation start of the plurality of reels;
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch;
Determining means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means;
Game medium payout means for paying out game media based on the winning combination;
Operation accepting means for accepting a player's operation;
Game progress control means for advancing the game according to the operation received by the operation receiving means;
Production control means for performing production processing relating to execution of a predetermined production;
A gaming table having
The production control means includes
An effect of changing the effect based on accepting an operation of a predetermined operation unit of the operation accepting means in a process waiting state when the game progress control means is executing a stop control relating to the stop of rotation of the reel. A game machine comprising a changing means.