JP2009142362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of selecting the range of the number of slip frames. <P>SOLUTION: N is an optional integer, L is an integer ≥0 and <N, and M is an integer >0 and ≤N. A stop control means 130 comprises: a small number slip stop control means 131 for stopping the rotation of respective rotary reels 45 so that a winning pattern array corresponding to a winning combination is arranged on an effective line when winning and no winning pattern array is arranged on the effective line when losing under the condition that the number of slip frames is ≥0 and ≤L; a large number slip stop control means 132 for stopping the rotation of the respective rotary reels 45 so that the winning pattern array corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the effective line when winning and no winning pattern array is arranged on the effective line when losing under the condition that the number of slip frames is ≥M and ≤N; and a stop control selection means 135 for selecting the small number slip stop control means 131 or the large number slip stop control means 132. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which the range of the number of sliding symbols at the time when rotation of each rotary reel is stopped changes depending on a player's selection or the like.

  In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, when a medal as a game medium is bet, the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets on the medal is validated to become an effective line. When the start switch is operated on the condition that a bet is placed on a medal, a combination lottery, that is, a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of combinations is performed. At the same time as the lottery, all three rotating reels start to rotate. Thereafter, when any one of the stop switches is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped. At this time, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the effective line, and when the winning combination is lost, Stop control of each rotating reel is performed so that none of the winning symbol arrangements are aligned. Here, if the number of symbols passing through a specific winning line between the operation of the stop switch and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotary reel is “the number of sliding symbols”, the stop control of each rotary reel is performed as a predetermined slip. It is performed within the range of the number of frames, specifically, within the range of 0 or more and 4 or less. When all three reels stop rotating, if the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning winning combination is aligned on any of the active lines, the winning combination corresponding to the winning winning symbol array is won. The number of medals according to the winning mode can be obtained. The acquired medals are credited, and when the number of medals credited reaches a predetermined upper limit value, the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of the medal acquisition or along with the medal acquisition.

Patent Document 1 below discloses a slot machine that measures the time from when the stop switch is pressed until the pressing operation is released, and changes the number of sliding symbols on the rotating reel according to the measurement result. Has been.
JP 2004-033262 A

By the way, there are players who tend to operate the stop switch earlier than the target symbol, while other players tend to delay the stop switch timing relative to the target symbol. In such gaming machines, it was not considered that there were such bipolar players.
In the slot machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the number of sliding symbols is changed depending on the pressing time of the stop switch. Therefore, the number of sliding symbols is not changed for the rotating reel that stops rotating first.

(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 relates to a gaming machine, and displays a plurality of rotating reels 45 each having a plurality of symbols attached thereto, and a symbol attached to the periphery of each rotating reel 45. The symbol display window 15 for starting, the start switch 33 related to the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45, the stop related to the rotation stop of each rotary reel 45 and provided corresponding to each rotary reel 45 The switch 34 is provided, and a plurality of types of winning combinations, a plurality of types of winning symbol arrangements corresponding to the respective winning combinations, and a winning line 300 passing through the symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15 are determined in advance, and game media are input. The line activating means 150 for making the winning line 300 effective and enabling the winning line 300, the winning lottery means 110 for performing a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of kinds of winning combinations, and stopping control of each rotary reel 45. Stop control hand to do 130. The number of symbols passing through a specific winning line 300 between the operation of the stop switch 34 and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotary reel 45 is defined as the number of sliding symbols, and N is an arbitrary number. It is assumed that L is an integer between 0 and N, M is an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N, and the stop control means 130 is selected by lottery by the lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less. When winning a winning combination, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and when the winning lottery means 110 loses, any winning symbol arrangement is valid. In order to prevent them from being aligned on the line, a small number of slip stop control means 131 that stops the rotation of each reel 45 and a winning lottery means 110 that wins any of the roles under the condition that the number of sliding frames is M or more and N or less. When you did , So that the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and when the winning lottery means 110 loses, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line. Further, stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the multiple slip stop control means 132 for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, and stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the multiple slip stop control means 132, or stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the multiple slip stop control means 132 And stop control selection means 135 for selecting whether to perform or not.

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine 10 or a parrot.
Further, the “rotary reel 45” is provided with a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols around it, and is provided with a plurality (for example, three).
Further, the “symbol display window 15” is for displaying symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45. Specifically, the symbol display window 15 is for showing a part of a plurality of symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 to the player. Through this, a part of a plurality of symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 can be seen. For example, the symbol display window 15 can be formed so as to display a part (for example, three) of a plurality (for example, 21) of symbols provided around each rotary reel 45. In addition, when three rotating reels 45 are provided and the symbol display window 15 is formed so as to display three of the twenty-one symbols attached around each rotating reel 45. In this case, when all the rotation reels 45 have stopped rotating, the player can view a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows through the symbol display window 15.

The “start switch 33” is a switch related to the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45.
The “stop switch 34” is a switch for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, and is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 45.
Further, a plurality of types of “combination” are determined.
In addition, a plurality of “winning symbol arrays” are determined, and each winning symbol array corresponds to each combination.
Further, the “winning line 300” is a line determined in advance so as to pass the symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15. Specifically, the winning line 300 is a line determined so as to pass a part of the plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15, and a plurality of symbols having different passing patterns are determined. It is what For example, three rotating reels 45 are provided, and a symbol display window 15 is formed so as to display three of the twenty-one symbols attached around each rotating reel 45, When the rotation of all the reels 45 is stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed in the symbol display window 15. Five winning lines 300 can be defined.

Further, the “valid line” refers to an activated line among the winning lines 300. Even if a winning symbol array is arranged on a winning line 300 that is not activated, it will not be a winning combination for the winning symbol arrangement, but on the activated winning line 300, that is, on the activated line. When the winning symbol arrangement is complete, the winning combination corresponding to the winning symbol arrangement is won.
Further, the “line validating means 150” activates the winning line 300 by inserting a game medium and makes it an effective line. Specifically, the line validating means 150 activates one of the plurality of winning lines 300 based on the number of inserted game media and makes it an active line. For example, if the number of inserted medals as game media is one, only the first pay line 301 is the effective line, and if the number of inserted medals is 2, the first pay line 301 and the second pay line 302 are used. If the three winning lines 300 of the third winning line 303 are effective lines and the number of inserted medals is 3, the first winning line 301, the second winning line 302, the third winning line 303, and the fourth winning line The line enabling means 150 can be formed so that all five winning lines 300 of the line 304 and the fifth winning line 305 are effective lines.

Further, the “role lottery means 110” is for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of types of roles.
The “stop control means 130” is for performing stop control of each rotary reel 45.
The “number of sliding symbols” refers to the number of symbols that pass through a specific winning line 300 (for example, the first winning line 301) between the operation of the stop switch 34 and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotary reel 45.
“N” means an arbitrary integer.
Further, “L” means an integer of 0 or more and less than N.

“M” means an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N.
Further, the stop control means 130 includes a minority slip stop control means 131, a majority slip stop control means 132, and a stop control selection means 135.
In addition, when the “minority slip stop control means 131” wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning winning combination In order to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 45 so that no winning symbol arrangements are aligned on the effective line. belongs to.

In other words, the minority slip stop control means 131, when a winning combination is selected by the winning lottery means 110, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to L. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning is within the range of the number of sliding frames from 0 to L. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.
Further, when the “multi-slip stop control means 132” wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding frames is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination In order to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 45 so that no winning symbol arrangements are aligned on the effective line. belongs to.

That is, when the multiple slip stop control means 132 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery selection means 110, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from M to N. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning within the range of the number of sliding symbols from M to N is possible. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.
In addition, the control of “when the winning lottery means 110 wins any of the winning combinations, the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the effective line”. Is called “pull-in control” or the like.

Further, the control of “stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45 so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when the lottery by the role lottery means 110 is lost” is “non-retraction control” or This is called “kicking control”.
The “stop control selection means 135” is used to select whether the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 or the majority slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45. belongs to.
For example, N = 4. That is, the total range of the number of possible sliding frames can be set to 0 or more and 4 or less, for example. In this case, since L is an integer of 0 or more and less than N, it can be any of 0, 1, 2, or 3. Also, since M is an integer of greater than 0 and less than or equal to N, 1, It can be either 2, 3 or 4.

  For example, L = 2 can be set. In this case, the minority slip stop control means 131 sets the range of the number of slip frames to 0 or more and 2 or less, and performs stop control of each rotary reel 45. That is, the number of sliding symbols that the minority slip stopping control means 131 can take is either 0, 1 or 2. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, even if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of slip frames is 3 frames or 4 frames, This symbol cannot be drawn on the active line. When stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, if there is no symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of sliding symbols is 0 frame, 1 frame or 2 frames, this symbol is displayed. It cannot be drawn on the active line. In other words, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding frames from 0 frame to 2 frames, The symbol can be drawn on the active line.

  For example, M = 2 can be set. In this case, the multiple slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 by setting the range of the number of sliding frames to 2 or more and 4 or less. That is, the number of sliding symbols that the multiple slip stop control means 132 can take is either 2, 3 or 4. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, even if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination at the position where the number of slip frames is 0 frame or 1 frame, This symbol cannot be drawn on the active line. When stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, if there is no symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of sliding symbols is 2, 3, or 4 frames, this symbol is displayed. It cannot be drawn on the active line. In other words, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 2 frames to 4 frames, The symbol can be drawn on the active line.

  Further, the stop control selection unit 135 selects whether the minority slip stop control unit 131 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45 or the majority slip stop control unit 132 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45. That is, the stop control selection unit 135 selects either the minority slip stop control unit 131 or the majority slip stop control unit 132. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs a multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132.

  Further, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed so as to select either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132 by a predetermined operation by the player, for example. Specifically, for example, a stop control selection switch that is a dedicated switch for selecting stop control can be provided in the operation unit 16 of the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine. Then, when the stop control selection switch is pressed, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed so that the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 are alternately switched. Further, for example, the stop control selection unit is configured to measure the pressing time of the bet switch 32 and the pressing time of the start switch 33, and alternately switch the minority slip stop control unit 131 and the majority slip stop control unit 132 according to the measurement time. 135 can also be formed. Further, for example, when the start switch 33 is pushed down with the bet switch 32 being pressed, the stop control selection means 135 is set so that the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 are alternately switched. It can also be formed.

Further, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed, for example, so as to select one of the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 by a predetermined signal from the game control means. Specifically, for example, when winning a specific combination, winning a specific combination, or shifting to a specific gaming state, switching from the minority slip stop control means 131 to the majority slip stop control means 132, or conversely The stop control selection means 135 may be formed so as to switch from the majority slip stop control means 132 to the minority slip stop control means 131.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 relates to a gaming machine, and displays a plurality of rotating reels 45 each having a plurality of symbols attached to the periphery, and a symbol attached to the periphery of each rotating reel 45. The symbol display window 15 for starting, the start switch 33 related to the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45, the stop related to the rotation stop of each rotary reel 45 and provided corresponding to each rotary reel 45 The switch 34 is provided, and a plurality of types of winning combinations, a plurality of types of winning symbol arrangements corresponding to the respective winning combinations, and a winning line 300 passing through the symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15 are determined in advance, and game media are input. The line activating means 150 for making the winning line 300 effective and enabling the winning line 300, the winning lottery means 110 for performing a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of kinds of winning combinations, and stopping control of each rotary reel 45. Stop control hand to do 130. The number of symbols passing through a specific winning line 300 between the operation of the stop switch 34 and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotary reel 45 is defined as the number of sliding symbols, and N is an arbitrary number. It is assumed that L is an integer between 0 and N, M is an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N, and the stop control means 130 is selected by lottery by the lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less. When winning a winning combination, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and when the winning lottery means 110 loses, any winning symbol arrangement is valid. In order to prevent them from being aligned on the line, a small number of slip stop control means 131 that stops the rotation of each reel 45 and a winning lottery means 110 that wins any of the roles under the condition that the number of sliding frames is M or more and N or less. When you did , So that the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and when the winning lottery means 110 loses, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line. When any of the winning combinations is won by the lottery selection means 110 under the condition that the multi-slip stop controlling means 132 for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 45 and the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and N or less, the winning combination Each of the rotating reels 45 is arranged so that the winning symbol arrangements corresponding to each of the reels 45 can be aligned on the effective line, and when the winning lottery means 110 loses the lottery, the winning symbol arrangements are not aligned on the effective line. The full range stop control means 133 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 45 and the minority slip stop control means 131 to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 45, or the majority slip stop control means 132 to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 45. Whether to control, characterized by comprising a stop control selection means 135 for selecting whether to stop control of the reels 45 by the full range stop control means 133.

Here, when the “all range stop control means 133” wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding frames is 0 or more and N or less, the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination is won. When the arrangement can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that no winning symbol arrangement is aligned on the effective line. Is for.
In other words, the all range stop control means 133, when winning any of the winning combinations by the winning lottery means 110, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to N. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to N is possible. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.

For example, N = 4. In this case, the entire range stop control means 133 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45 by setting the range of the number of sliding frames to 0 or more and 4 or less. That is, the number of sliding symbols that can be taken by the entire range stop control means 133 is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the full range stop control means 133, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 frame to 4 frames, that symbol. Can be drawn on the active line.
In the present invention, the stop control selection unit 135 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the minority slip stop control unit 131, performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the majority slip stop control unit 132, or It is selected whether stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the full range stop control means 133. That is, in the present invention, the stop control selection unit 135 selects any one of the minority slip stop control unit 131, the majority slip stop control unit 132, or the full range stop control unit 133. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs a multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multi-slip stop control means 132, and when the full range stop control means 133 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the full range stop control is performed. The stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the means 133.

  Further, the stop control selection means 135 is formed so as to select any one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133, for example, by a predetermined operation by the player. be able to. Specifically, for example, in the case where a stop control selection switch is provided in the operation unit 16 of the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine, when the stop control selection switch is pressed, the minority slip stop control means 131 The stop control selection means 135 can be formed so as to sequentially switch between the multiple slip stop control means 132 and the full range stop control means 133. Further, for example, the pressing time of the bet switch 32 and the pressing time of the start switch 33 are measured, and the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, and the full range stop control means 133 are switched by this measurement time. Alternatively, stop control selection means 135 can be formed. Further, for example, when the start switch 33 is pushed down with the bet switch 32 being pressed, the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, and the full range stop control means 133 are sequentially switched. Stop control selection means 135 can also be formed.

  Further, the stop control selection means 135 selects, for example, any one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133 by a predetermined signal from the game control means. Can be formed. Specifically, for example, when winning a specific combination, winning a specific combination, or shifting to a specific gaming state, the minority slip stop control unit 131 or the multiple range stop control unit 132 or the full range stop control unit 133, switching from the multiple slip stop control means 132 to the minority slip stop control means 131 or the full range stop control means 133, or switching from the full range stop control means 133 to the minority slip stop control means 131 or the multiple slip stop control means 132. The stop control selection means 135 can be formed so as to switch to

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is a limited version of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, and includes a normal game control means 70 for controlling a normal game, which is a general game, and a normal game for the player. Special game control means 80 for controlling a special game which is also an advantageous game, and the stop control selection means 135 is provided for each rotary reel 45 when the special game is being executed by the special game control means 80. It is characterized by being configured to enable selection of stop control.
That is, according to the present invention, the stop control selection means 135 becomes effective when the special game is entered, and the number of sliding symbols can be selected.

(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 limits the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3, and the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means so that L = (N−M). 132 is formed.
That is, according to the present invention, the width of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the width of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 are made equal.
(Claim 5)
The invention according to claim 5 limits the invention according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 are arranged so that L = M. It is formed.

In other words, the present invention is such that the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 coincide.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 limits the invention described in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 are arranged so that L ≠ M. It is formed.
In other words, the present invention is such that the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 do not coincide.

If L ≠ M, L> M may be satisfied, or L <M may be satisfied.
(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 limits the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, and is characterized in that L = 0.
That is, according to the present invention, the number of sliding frames of the minority sliding stop control means 131 is set to zero.
(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 limits the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, and is characterized in that M = N.

  In other words, in the present invention, the number of sliding frames of the multiple slip stop control means 132 is N.

According to the present invention, the range of the number of sliding frames when the rotation of each rotary reel is stopped changes. For this reason, the number of stops is varied, and the gameability is improved.
Furthermore, if the range of the number of sliding symbols can be changed by a predetermined operation by the player, even if the player tends to have an earlier stop switch operation timing than the target symbol, Therefore, even a player who tends to delay the operation timing of the stop switch can select stop control suitable for himself.

(First embodiment)
1 to 4 show a first embodiment.
1 is a block diagram of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine, FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a symbol display window of the slot machine, a payout and a winning line, and FIG. 4 is an operation diagram of the slot machine. Each outline flow is shown.
(Slot machine 10)
A slot machine 10 as a gaming machine according to the present embodiment plays a game using medals as a game medium, and includes a box-shaped casing 11 having an opening on the front surface as shown in FIG. Yes.

In addition, a reel unit 40 in which three rotating reels 45 are provided side by side is provided inside the housing 11. Of the three rotary reels 45, the left reel 46 is provided on the left side, the middle reel 47 is provided in the center, and the right reel is provided on the right side. Is the right reel 48. In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 45 in a predetermined arrangement.
A front door 12 that closes the opening is provided on the front surface of the housing 11. Further, an upper panel 13a is provided at the top of the front door 12, a middle panel 13b is provided at the center of the front door 12, and a lower panel 13c is provided at the lower part of the front door 12. It has been. In addition, a liquid crystal display as a rendering device 55 is provided in the approximate center of the upper panel 13a. In addition, a symbol display window 15 is provided at approximately the center of the middle panel 13b so that three of the twenty-one symbols attached around each rotary reel 45 can be shown to the player. In addition, an operation portion 16 that protrudes forward is provided between the middle panel 13b and the lower panel 13c on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, on the lower panel 13c, a logo of the model name of the slot machine 10, an image character, and the like are displayed.

Further, the position where the symbol display window 15 is provided is a position corresponding to the front of each rotary reel 45. Further, the symbol display window 15 is formed so that a total of nine symbols arranged in three vertical columns and three horizontal rows are shown to the player when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped. That is, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped, the player can view a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows through the symbol display window 15.
Specifically, a total of 21 symbols are attached around the left reel 46, but when the rotation of the left reel 46 stops, three of the 21 symbols are symbol display windows 15. Is displayed. That is, when the rotation of the left reel 46 is stopped, three symbols are displayed vertically in the left portion of the symbol display window 15. The same applies to the middle reel 47 and the right reel 48. As a result, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed in the symbol display window 15. Further, the symbol arrangement of three columns and three rows displayed in the symbol display window 15 is called “out”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the symbol display window 15 when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 stops are determined as follows.
When the rotation of the left reel 46 is stopped, the three symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15 are “left reel upper symbol 201”, “left reel middle symbol 202”, and “left reel lower symbol 203” in order from the top. .
When the rotation of the middle reel 47 is stopped, the three symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15 are “middle reel upper symbol 204”, “medium reel middle symbol 205”, and “middle reel lower symbol 206” in order from the top. .
When the rotation of the right reel 48 stops, the three symbols displayed in the symbol display window 15 are “right reel upper symbol 207”, “right reel middle symbol 208”, and “right reel lower symbol 209” in order from the top. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, five pay lines 300 from the first to the fifth are provided.
The “first winning line 301” passes through the left reel middle symbol 202, the middle reel middle symbol 205, and the right reel middle symbol 208.
The “second winning line 302” passes through the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel upper symbol 204, and the right reel upper symbol 207.
The “third winning line 303” passes through the left reel lower symbol 203, the middle reel lower symbol 206, and the right reel lower symbol 209.

The “fourth winning line 304” passes through the left reel lower symbol 203, the middle reel middle symbol 205, and the right reel upper symbol 207.
The “fifth winning line 305” passes through the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel middle symbol 205, and the right reel lower symbol 209.
A medal slot 36 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16, and a bet switch 32 for betting credited medals is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. Also, an adjustment switch 35 for returning a credited medal is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16, and rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started on the front left side of the operation unit 16. A start switch 33 is provided, and three stop switches 34 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 45 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16.

In addition, on the upper part of the front door 12, an effect lamp as an effect device 55 used for effect is provided. In addition, speakers are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower part of the front door 12 as effect devices 55 for producing sound effects.
In addition, a medal payout opening 37 for paying out medals is provided in the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal paid out from the medal payout opening 37 is received and stored below the medal payout opening 37. A medal tray 38 is provided.
In addition, a medal processing unit for processing medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 36 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 36 on the back surface of the front door 12.

Further, inside the housing 11, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, a hopper unit 50 for paying out medals, and a power supply unit for supplying power to each device provided in the slot machine 10 Etc. are provided.
(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 includes a frame, three stepping motors fixed to the frame side by side, and three rotary reels 45 fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. As described above, of the three rotary reels 45, the left reel 46 is provided on the left side, the middle reel 47 is provided in the center, and the right reel is provided on the right side. It is the right reel 48. Each rotary reel 45 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape affixed around the rotary drum. In addition, on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape, that is, around each rotating reel 45, a plurality of types of symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “plum”, “cherry”, and “REPLAY” are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. A total of 21 are attached.

In the present embodiment, the symbol “7” is a symbol corresponding to the big bonus (BB), the symbol “BAR” is a symbol corresponding to the regular bonus (RB), and The symbol “Bell” is a symbol corresponding to the first small role, the symbol “Plum” is a symbol corresponding to the second small role, and the symbol “Cherry” is the third small symbol. A symbol corresponding to a combination is used, and a symbol “REPLAY” is a symbol corresponding to a replay.
(Start switch 33)
The start switch 33 relates to the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45, and is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 16, as shown in FIG. Further, the start switch 33 is configured by using a lever type switch, and when the tip of the lever is pushed down, a start signal is output and rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is started. .

(Stop switch 34)
The stop switch 34 is for stopping rotation of each rotary reel 45 and is provided at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG. Further, three stop switches 34 are provided, and each stop switch 34 corresponds to each rotary reel 45. Further, the three stop switches 34 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16. The left stop switch 34 corresponds to the left reel 46, the center stop switch 34 corresponds to the middle reel 47, and the right stop switch 34 corresponds to the right reel 48. Each stop switch 34 is configured by using a push button type switch, and when a button provided on the stop switch 34 for the left reel 46 is pressed, a stop signal for the left reel 46 is output, When the rotation of the left reel 46 stops and the button provided on the stop switch 34 for the middle reel 47 is pressed, a stop signal for the middle reel 47 is output, the rotation of the middle reel 47 stops, and the right When a button provided on the stop switch 34 for the reel 48 is pressed, a stop signal for the right reel 48 is output, and the rotation of the right reel 48 is stopped.

(Bet switch 32)
The bet switch 32 is for betting a medal as a credited game medium.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the bet switch 32 is provided on the upper left side of the operation unit 16. In the present embodiment, as the bet switch 32, a single bet switch 32a and a max bet switch 32b are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the single bet switch 32 a and the maximum bet switch 32 b are provided side by side on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. The single bet switch 32a is located on the left side, and the max bet switch 32b is located on the right side.

The single bet switch 32a is a switch capable of betting a minimum number of game media with a single operation. In the present embodiment, the single bet switch 32a is configured using a push button type switch, and when a button is pressed once, one credited medal is bet.
The maximum bet switch 32b is a switch that can bet a maximum number of game media by one operation. In the present embodiment, the max bet switch 32b is configured using a push button type switch, and when the button is pressed once, three credited medals are bet.

(Checkout switch 35)
The settlement switch 35 is for returning a credited medal, and is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG. Further, the settlement switch 35 is configured by using a push button type switch, and when the button is pressed, the feeding mechanism of the hopper unit 50 is driven, and the same number of medals as the credited medals are passed from the medal payout opening 37. As a result, the medal credit becomes zero.
(Medal slot 36)
The medal insertion slot 36 is for inserting medals, and is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 16 as shown in FIG.

(Medal payout exit 37)
The medal payout opening 37 is for paying out medals, and is provided at the lower center of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
(Medal tray 38)
The medal tray 38 is for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 37, and is provided below the medal payout opening 37 as shown in FIG.
(Hopper unit 50)
The hopper unit 50 is for paying out medals, and is provided inside the housing 11. The hopper unit 50 also includes a medal tank for storing medals and a sending mechanism for sending out medals stored in the medal tank. The medals delivered by the delivery mechanism are paid out from the medal payout opening 37.

(Medal processing unit)
The medal processing unit is for processing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 36, and is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 36 on the back surface of the front door 12. In addition, the medal processing unit includes a medal passage for guiding a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 36 in a certain direction, a medal return passage branching from the middle of the medal passage, and a branch branching the medal return passage from the medal passage. And a medal selector located in the section. A medal detection sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 36 is provided in the middle of the medal path and downstream of the medal selector. The medal passage communicates with the medal tank of the hopper unit 50, and the medal return passage communicates with the medal payout opening 37.

The medal detection sensor 31 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 36, and is configured using a photo sensor (not shown). The medals flowing down the medal passage pass between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the photosensor. The light emitted from the light emitting unit normally reaches the light receiving unit, but when a medal flowing down the medal passage passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the photosensor, it reaches the light receiving unit. It will not reach. When the light does not reach the light receiving unit of the photosensor, a medal detection signal is output, and it is determined that one medal is inserted.
(Director 55)
In the present embodiment, the effect device 55 includes a liquid crystal display, an effect lamp, and a speaker.

Further, the liquid crystal display is for displaying moving images, still images, and the like, and is provided at substantially the center of the upper panel 13a as shown in FIG.
Further, the effect lamp is for informing the player of winning or winning, and is provided at the upper part of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
The speakers are for sounding sound effects and the like, and are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the lower part of the front door 12 as shown in FIG.
(Power supply unit)
The power supply unit is for supplying power to each device provided in the slot machine 10, specifically, for example, the control device 20, the reel unit 40, the hopper unit 50, and the like. Further, the power supply unit is provided inside the housing 11.

(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).
(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 45 by operating the start switch 33 and the stop switch 34. Details of the game control device 21 will be described later.

The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect device 55 such as an effect lamp or a speaker.
In the present embodiment, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device (main board) and a sub-control device (sub-board) that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device. While functioning as the game control device 21, the sub-control device is caused to function as the effect control device 22.
(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.

(1) Medal detection sensor 31
(2) Single bed switch 32a (32)
(3) Max bet switch 32b (32)
(4) Start switch 33
(5) Stop switch 34
(6) Checkout switch 35
The input stage is not limited to the above parts.
(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.

(1) Reel unit 40
(2) Hopper unit 50
(3) Production device 55 (liquid crystal display, production lamp and speaker)
The output stage is not limited to the above parts.
(Game control device 21)
Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 45 by operating the start switch 33 and the stop switch 34. And this game control apparatus 21 functions as the following means, as shown in FIG.

(1) Game control means 60
(2) Role lottery means 110
(3) Prize determination means 120
(4) Stop control means 130
(5) Dispensing control means 140
(6) Line validation means 150
Note that the game control device 21 is not limited to the above means, and may include other means.

The game control means 60 includes a normal game control means 70 and a special game control means 80, and the special game control means 80 includes a specific introduction game control means 90 and a specific game control means 100. I have. Further, the normal game control means 70 performs control related to the normal game in order to perform the normal game, and the special game control means 80 performs control related to the special game in order to perform the special game. is there. The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game, and the specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
(Game control means 60)
The game control device 60 advances the game using the bet medals triggered by the operation of the start switch 33 on the condition that medals bet more than the minimum bet number.

Further, the “minimum bet number” refers to the minimum number of game media that require a bet per game. In the present embodiment, the minimum bet number is “1”. That is, at least one medal bet is required for one game.
Further, the “maximum bet number” means the maximum number of game media that can be bet per game. In the present embodiment, the maximum bet number is “3”. In other words, a maximum of three medals can be bet per game.
Further, the game control means 60 includes a normal game control means 70 and a special game control means 80, and the special game control means 80 includes a specific introduction game control means 90 and a specific game control means 100. Yes. Hereinafter, the normal game control means 70, the special game control means 80, the specific introduction game control means 90, and the specific game control means 100 will be described.

(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game means a general game, and the normal game control means 70 is for controlling the normal game.
When a medal is bet, the number of winning lines 300 corresponding to the number of medals bet is activated. Specifically, the number of medals that can be bet per game is one at a minimum and three at a maximum. In addition, the medal bet includes a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 36 and a bet of a medal credited by operating the bet switch 32 (single bet switch 32a or max bet switch 32b). is there. In the case of “Replay”, the same number of medals as the number of bets in the previous game can be acquired, and the acquired medals are automatically bet.

When the bet number of medals is 1, only one of the first pay lines 301 is an effective line, and when the bet number of medals is 2, the first pay line 301, the second pay line 302, and Three of the third winning lines 303 are effective lines, and when the number of medals bet is three, the first winning line 301, the second winning line 302, the third winning line 303, the fourth winning line 304, and the Five of the five winning lines 305 are active lines.
Further, when the start switch 33 is operated on the condition that a bet is placed on a medal, a lottery (role lottery) for winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations is performed. In addition, the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 starts almost simultaneously with the role lottery. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped. Then, when all the three stop switches 34 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped. At this time, if a winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on any active line, the winning combination corresponding to the aligned winning symbol array is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode can be obtained. The acquired medals are credited, and are paid out from the medal payout opening 37 when the number of credited medals reaches a predetermined upper limit value. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of the medal acquisition or along with the medal acquisition.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the “combination”, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a first small part, a second small part, a third small part, and a replay (Replay). And are provided.
In the present embodiment, as “winning”, the big bonus winning (BB winning) corresponding to the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus winning (RB winning) corresponding to the regular bonus (RB), and the first small The first small role winning corresponding to the role, the second small role winning corresponding to the second small role, the third small role winning corresponding to the third small role, and the replay winning corresponding to the replay (Replay) (Replay winning).

In the present embodiment, as the “winning”, the big bonus winning (BB winning) corresponding to the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus winning (RB winning) corresponding to the regular bonus (RB), and the first small A first small role winning corresponding to a combination, a second small winning combination corresponding to a second small winning combination, a third small winning combination corresponding to a third small winning combination, and a replay winning corresponding to replay (Replay) (Replay winning).
“Winning” means winning by the lottery means 110, and “Winning” means that a predetermined winning symbol arrangement is arranged on any active line.
When the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is BB winning, the BB winning flag is established. While the BB winning flag is established, the symbol arrays “7”, “7”, and “7” can be aligned on any active line. At this time, when the symbol arrays “7”, “7”, and “7” are aligned on any of the active lines, a BB win is made and the game proceeds to the big bonus game (BB game). That is, the symbol arrays “7”, “7”, and “7” are winning symbol arrays corresponding to BB. In addition, although the BB winning flag has been established, if the winning symbol arrangement of “7”, “7”, “7” corresponding to BB cannot be aligned on any active line, the BB winning flag will be used for the subsequent games. It has come to be carried over to. The BB winning flag is carried over until a winning symbol arrangement of “7”, “7” and “7” corresponding to BB is arranged on any active line.

  When the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is RB winning, an RB winning flag is established. While the RB winning flag is established, the symbol arrangements “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” can be arranged on any active line. At this time, if the symbol arrangements “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” are arranged on any of the active lines, an RB win is made, and the RB game is entered. That is, the symbol arrangement of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” is a winning symbol arrangement corresponding to RB. Similarly to the BB winning flag, the RB winning flag is carried over until a winning symbol arrangement of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” corresponding to the RB is arranged on any active line.

  Further, when the lottery result of the part lottery means 110 is the first small part winning, the first small part winning flag is established. While the first small role winning flag is established, the symbol arrangement of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” can be aligned on any active line. At this time, if the symbols of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” are aligned on any of the active lines, the first small role winning is achieved, and a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals are paid out. That is, the symbol arrangement of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” is a winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the first small role. Also, if the winning combination of the “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” corresponding to the first small role cannot be aligned on any active line in the established game, It is not carried over to the game of.

  Further, when the lottery result of the part lottery means 110 is the second small part winning, the second small part winning flag is established. While the second small role winning flag is established, the symbol arrangement of “plum”, “plum”, and “plum” can be aligned on any active line. At this time, when the symbols “Plum”, “Plum”, and “Plum” are arranged on any of the active lines, the second small winning combination is won, and a predetermined number (for example, 8) of medals are paid out. That is, the symbol arrangement of “Plum”, “Plum” and “Plum” is a winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the second small role. Similarly to the first small role winning flag, the second small role winning flag is a winning pattern of “Plum”, “Plum” and “Plum” corresponding to the second small role on any active line in the established game. If the arrangement cannot be aligned, it will not be carried over to subsequent games.

  Further, when the lottery result of the part lottery means 110 is the third small part winning, the third small part winning flag is established. While the third small role winning flag is established, the symbol arrangement of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” can be aligned on any active line. At this time, when the symbol arrangement of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is arranged on any of the active lines, a third small winning combination is awarded, and a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is paid out. That is, the symbol arrangement of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is a winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the third small role. “ANY” means that any symbol may be used. When the “cherry” symbol attached to the left reel 46 stops on the active line, it becomes the third small role prize regardless of the stop position of the symbols attached to the middle reel 47 and the right reel 48. Medals will be paid out. Similarly to the first small role winning flag, the third small role winning flag is a winning of “cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” corresponding to the third small role on any active line in the established game. If the symbol arrangement cannot be aligned, it will not be carried over to subsequent games.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a winning for replay, a replay winning flag is established. While the Replay winning flag is established, the symbol arrays “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” can be arranged on any active line. At this time, if “REPLAY”, “REPLAY” and “REPLAY” symbols are arranged on one of the active lines, it becomes a Replay winning, and the game is played again under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting medals. be able to. That is, replay can be executed. In addition, the symbol arrangement of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” is a winning symbol arrangement corresponding to Replay. In addition, as with the first small role winning flag, the “Replay winning flag” may have “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” winning symbol arrays corresponding to the Replay on any active line in the established game. If it is not possible, it will not be carried over to subsequent games.

Further, if the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is lost, it is impossible to align any winning symbol arrangement on any active line.
Regardless of the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110, if no winning symbols are arranged on any active line, there is no winning.
Further, whether or not the corresponding winning symbol arrangement can be aligned on any active line while any winning flag is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 34. The stop control of each rotary reel 45 will be described in detail later.
(Special game control means 80)
The special game refers to a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the special game control means 80 is for controlling the special game.

The special games are roughly classified into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (BB game)
(2) Specific game (RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC game)
Note that the special game is not limited to the above game.
Further, the specific game (RB game) may be performed during the specific introduction game (BB game) or may be performed independently even when the BB game is not being performed. Further, the specific winning game (JAC game) is played during the RB game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means (BB game control means) 90
(2) Specific game control means (RB game control means) 100
(Specific introduction game control means 90)
The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in a normal game, although not shown in the figure, for example, 15 medals are received via the hopper unit 50 when a winning symbol arrangement of “7”, “7”, “7” is aligned on any active line. To be paid out. In response to this, the BB game is started.

When transitioning to the BB game, as in the normal game, it starts with a bet of a minimum of one and a maximum of three medals, and when each of the three rotation reels 45 is stopped, The payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not any winning symbol arrangement is complete.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time, as in a normal game. However, if the winning symbols of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY” and “REPLAY” related to the transition to the RB game during the BB game are arranged on any active line during this BB game, Move to the game.

Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. Lottery and control are performed.
The BB game ends when the predetermined number of medals are paid out.
(Specific game control means 100)
The specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when shifting to the RB game, a single medal is bet, and a specific winning game is awarded when a predetermined winning symbol array is arranged on the first winning line 301 (center line). In the RB game, a specific winning game (JAC game) for determining whether or not to win can be played up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of eight times or by ending a maximum of 12 specific winning games (JAC games).

(Role lottery 110)
The role lottery means 110 is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of types of roles. As a result of lottery by the role lottery means 110, if any winning combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning will be established, and during this winning flag, corresponding to the winning winning combination on any active line When the winning symbol arrays to be arranged are arranged, the winning combination corresponding to the arranged winning symbol arrangement is won, and the player is given a medal payout or special game profit.
As shown in FIG. 1, the role lottery means 110 includes the following means when roughly classified.

(1) Random number generator 111
(2) Random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table 113
(4) Determination means 114
The combination lottery means 110 is not limited to the above means.
(Random number generator 111)
The random number generation means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).

(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 33). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, as the “random number generating means”, in addition to the means that can generate random numbers by means of an average sampling method as a soft random number, a “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds numbers in a certain range one by one at high speed. You can also For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extraction means” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch is pressed.

When formed in this way, the “random number generating means” does not generate random numbers, but the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means” are distributed as if they were random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means” or the “random number extracting means”.
(Winning judgment table 113)
The winning determination table 113 has a winning area for each combination in the entire random number area taken by the random number generator 111.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning is accompanied by paying out medals by winning a prize, and a small role winning that gives a profit to the player and a larger profit than the small role winning is given to the player. There are a special winning and a re-winning (Replay winning) in which no game medal is paid out but a game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.

In addition, the small role winning includes a first small role winning related to the first small role, a second small role winning related to the second small role, and a third small role winning related to the third small role.
In addition, in the special winning, a specific game winning (regular bonus winning / RB winning) related to a specific game (regular bonus game / RB game) and a specific introducing game winning (related to a big bonus game / BB game) ( Big Bonus Winning / BB Winning).
(Determination means 114)
The judging means 114 compares the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 112 with the area data made up of the winning areas of each role in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 111, and the winning random data to which the extracted random number data belongs. The winning combination corresponding to the area is determined.

(Winning determination means 120)
When all the reels 45 have stopped rotating, the winning determination means 120 wins a winning combination corresponding to the aligned winning symbol arrangement when any winning symbol arrangement is aligned on any active line. It is for judging.
In the present embodiment, the winning determination means 120, when all three reels 45 have stopped rotating, if the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is aligned on any of the active lines, the alignment is completed. It is determined that a winning combination corresponding to the winning symbol array has been won, and on the other hand, if no winning symbol array is arranged on any active line, it is determined that there is no winning.

Specifically, the winning determination means 120, for example, when all the rotating reels 45 stop rotating, the winning symbols “7”, “7” and “7” corresponding to BB on any of the active lines. When the arrangement is complete, it is determined that “specific introduction game winning (BB winning)”.
Also, the winning determination means 120, for example, when all the rotating reels 45 stop rotating, the winning symbol arrangements “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” corresponding to RB are arranged on any active line. And “specific game winning (RB winning)”.
In addition, the winning determination means 120, when all the rotating reels 45 have stopped rotating, the winning symbol arrangement of “BELL” “BELL” “BELL” corresponding to the first small role is displayed on any of the effective lines. When they are aligned, it is determined as “first small role winning”.

In addition, the winning determination means 120 has a winning symbol arrangement of “Plum”, “Plum” and “Plum” corresponding to the second small part on any of the effective lines when the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 is stopped. When they are aligned, it is determined as “second small role winning”.
In addition, the winning determination means 120 has a winning symbol arrangement of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” corresponding to the third small role on one of the active lines when the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 is stopped. When they are aligned, it is determined as “third prize winning”.
Also, the winning determination means 120, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 is stopped, when the winning symbol arrangement of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY” corresponding to the Replay is aligned on any of the effective lines, It is determined that the game is “replay winning” (Replay winning).

Further, the winning determination means 120 determines that “no winning” is made when no winning symbol arrangement is arranged on any active line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped.
Even if any winning symbol array is arranged on any winning line 300, if the winning line 300 is not enabled, that is, if it is not an effective line, the winning determination means 120 It is not determined that the winning combination corresponding to the aligned winning symbol arrangement is won.
(Stop control means 130)
The stop control means 130 is for performing stop control of each rotary reel 45.
Further, the stop control means 130 includes a minority slip stop control means 131, a majority slip stop control means 132, and a stop control selection means 135.

Here, the number of sliding symbols refers to the number of symbols that pass through a specific winning line 300 (for example, the first winning line 301) between the operation of the stop switch 34 and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotary reel 45.
“N” means an arbitrary integer.
Further, “L” means an integer of 0 or more and less than N.
“M” means an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N.
Further, when the minority slip stop control means 131 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is.

In other words, the minority slip stop control means 131, when a winning combination is selected by the winning lottery means 110, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to L. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning is within the range of the number of sliding frames from 0 to L. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.
In addition, when the multi-slip stop control means 132 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is.

That is, when the multiple slip stop control means 132 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery selection means 110, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from M to N. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning within the range of the number of sliding symbols from M to N is possible. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.
In addition, the control of “when the winning lottery means 110 wins any of the winning combinations, the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning winning combination can be aligned on the effective line”. Is called “pull-in control” or the like.

Further, the control of “stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45 so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when the lottery by the role lottery means 110 is lost” is “non-retraction control” or This is called “kicking control”.
The stop control selection means 135 is used to select whether the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 or the majority slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45. Is.
Further, in this embodiment, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped within 190 ms after the operation of the stop switch 34. When this is converted into the number of sliding frames, it is within 4 frames. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding frames is 0 or more and 4 or less. That is, in this embodiment, N = 4.

Further, L is an integer of 0 or more and less than N, and thus can be any of 0, 1, 2, or 3. In this embodiment, L = 2.
Further, since M is an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N, it can be any one of 1, 2, 3 or 4, but in the present embodiment, M = 2.
For this reason, in the present embodiment, L = M, and further, L = (N−M). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 is equal to the width of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132, so There is no bias in the width of the number of sliding frames with the stop control means 132. Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 match, and there is a number of sliding symbols that do not appear. (For example, if the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 is “1” and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 is “3”, the number of sliding symbols “2” is In this embodiment, there is no such number of sliding symbols that do not appear).

  In this embodiment, since L = 2, the minority slip stop control means 131 sets the range of the number of sliding frames to 0 or more and 2 or less, and performs stop control of each rotary reel 45. That is, the number of sliding symbols that the minority slip stopping control means 131 can take is either 0, 1 or 2. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, even if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of slip frames is 3 frames or 4 frames, This symbol cannot be drawn on the active line. When stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, if there is no symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of sliding symbols is 0 frame, 1 frame or 2 frames, this symbol is displayed. It cannot be drawn on the active line. In other words, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding frames from 0 frame to 2 frames, The symbol can be drawn on the active line.

  Further, in this embodiment, since M = 2, the multiple slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 by setting the range of the number of slip frames to 2 or more and 4 or less. That is, the number of sliding symbols that the multiple slip stop control means 132 can take is either 2, 3 or 4. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, even if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination at the position where the number of slip frames is 0 frame or 1 frame, This symbol cannot be drawn on the active line. When stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, if there is no symbol corresponding to the winning combination at a position where the number of sliding symbols is 2, 3, or 4 frames, this symbol is displayed. It cannot be drawn on the active line. In other words, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 2 frames to 4 frames, The symbol can be drawn on the active line.

  Further, the stop control selection unit 135 selects whether the minority slip stop control unit 131 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45 or the majority slip stop control unit 132 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45. That is, the stop control selection unit 135 selects either the minority slip stop control unit 131 or the majority slip stop control unit 132. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs a multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control selection means 135 is configured to be able to select either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132 by a predetermined operation by the player. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b is measured, and the stop is performed so that either the minority slip stop control unit 131 or the majority slip stop control unit 132 can be selected based on the measurement time. Control selection means 135 is formed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the stop control selection unit 135 includes a pressing time measuring unit for measuring the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b and a measurement result for evaluating the measurement result of the pressing time measuring unit. And an evaluation means. The pressing time measuring means starts measuring the time when the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, when the max betting switch 32b is turned on, and the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is finished. In other words, when the max bet switch 32b is turned off, the time measurement is finished. Further, the measurement result evaluation unit evaluates whether or not the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring unit is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second). When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T1 (when t is evaluated to be less than T1), that is, when t <T1, the stop control selection means 135 is The minority slip stop control means 131 is selected. On the other hand, when the measurement result evaluation unit evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T1, that is, when t ≧ T1, the stop control selection unit 135 selects the multiple slip stop control unit 132. Thus, in the present embodiment, the player can select whether the range of the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more, 2 or less, or 2 or more and 4 or less, depending on the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b. is there.

(Discharge control means 140)
The payout control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 50 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 120 and the operation signal of the settlement switch 35.
(Line validation means 150)
The line validating means 150 activates one of the plurality of winning lines 300 based on the number of game media inserted, that is, based on the number of bets of medals, and makes it an effective line.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the number of medals bet is one, the line validation means 150 validates only one of the first pay lines 301 and sets it as a valid line.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of medals bet is two, the line enabling means 150 sets the three winning lines 300 of the first winning line 301, the second winning line 302, and the third winning line 303. Enable to make it an effective line.
In the present embodiment, when the number of medals bet is three, the first winning line 301, the second winning line 302, the third winning line 303, the fourth winning line 304, and the fifth winning line 305 are five. The winning line 300 is activated to make it an active line.
(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect device 55 such as a liquid crystal display, an effect lamp, and a speaker. The effect control device 22 receives a signal from the game control device 21 and operates.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described based on the flow shown in FIG.
In step 100, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned on. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b has not been turned ON, step 100 is again performed.

In step 101, measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is started by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to Step 102.
In step 102, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is finished, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned off. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned OFF, the routine proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is not turned off, that is, if it is judged that the max bet switch 32b remains on, step 102 is performed again.

In step 103, the measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is ended by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to Step 104.
In step 104, the line validation means 150 validates the winning line 300 corresponding to the number of inserted medals and makes it a valid line. Then, the process proceeds to Step 105.
In step 105, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated, that is, whether or not the start switch 33 has been turned ON. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 33 is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 33 has not been turned ON, step 105 is performed again.

In step 106, the role lottery means 110 performs a role lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 107.
In step 107, the game control means 60 starts rotation of each rotary reel 45. Then, the process proceeds to Step 108.
In step 108, whether or not the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second) by the measuring time evaluation means included in the stop control selection means. Is evaluated. Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T1, the process proceeds to step 109. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1 is not satisfied (t <T1), that is, if it is evaluated that t is not equal to or greater than T1 (when t is evaluated to be less than T1), step 110 is performed. move on.

In step 109, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 111.
In step 110, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 111.
In step 111, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has been operated, the routine proceeds to step 112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has not been operated, step 111 is performed again.

  In step 112, stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 is performed. Here, when the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135 in step 109, the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 operated by the multiple slip stop control means 132 in step 112. The stop control is performed. On the other hand, when the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135 in step 110, in step 112, the rotation reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 operated by the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected. Stop control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 113.

In step 113, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 has been stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has stopped, the routine proceeds to step 114. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has not yet stopped, that is, if it is determined that there is a rotary reel 45 that is still rotating, the process returns to step 111.
In step 114, the winning determination means 120 determines whether or not any winning combination has been won. That is, it is determined whether or not a winning symbol array corresponding to any combination is arranged on any active line. Here, if it is determined that any winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 115. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the process skips step 115 and the game ends.

In step 115, the payout control means 140 pays out the number of medals according to the winning mode. Then, the game ends.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding frames when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped changes. For this reason, the number of stops is varied, and the gameability is improved.
Further, in the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding symbols can be selected by a predetermined operation by the player. For this reason, even if the player tends to have a stop switch operation timing earlier than the target symbol, or a player tends to delay the stop switch operation timing relative to the target symbol. The stop control that suits you can be selected.

In this embodiment, L = M. For this reason, in this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 match, and the number of sliding symbols that do not appear is Does not exist (for example, if the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 is “1” and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 is “3”, the number of sliding symbols is “2”. However, in this embodiment, there is no such number of sliding symbols that do not appear).
In this embodiment, L = (N−M). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the width of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 is equal to the width of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132. There is no bias in the number of sliding frames with the slip stopping control means 132.

(Second Embodiment)
5 and 6 show a second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the slot machine, and FIG. 6 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
The slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is different in the stop control means 130 from the slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
The slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the stop control means 130. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a stop control unit 130 that is different from the first embodiment will be described.

(Stop control means 130)
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 130 includes a minority slip stop control means 131, a majority slip stop control means 132, an entire range stop control means 133, and a stop control selection means 135. To do.
Further, when the minority slip stop control means 131 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is. Specifically, this is the same as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the multi-slip stop control means 132 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is. Specifically, this is the same as in the first embodiment.
In addition, when the total range stop control means 133 wins any of the winning combinations by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. For stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, no winning symbol arrangement is aligned on the effective line. It is.

In other words, the all range stop control means 133, when winning any of the winning combinations by the winning lottery means 110, the winning symbol array corresponding to the winning combination is within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to N. When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that it can be aligned on the effective line, and when the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is lost, any winning within the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to N is possible. The rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line.
In this embodiment, N = 4, as in the first embodiment. For this reason, in this embodiment, the full range stop control means 133 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45 by setting the range of the number of sliding frames to 0 or more and 4 or less. That is, the number of sliding symbols that can be taken by the entire range stop control means 133 is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. For this reason, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the full range stop control means 133, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 frame to 4 frames, that symbol. Can be drawn on the active line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the stop control selection means 135 performs stop control of each rotating reel 45 by the minority slip stop control means 131 or by the majority slip stop control means 132. It is selected whether to perform stop control of each rotary reel 45 or to perform stop control of each rotary reel 45 by the full range stop control means 133. That is, the stop control selection means 135 selects any one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs a multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multi-slip stop control means 132, and when the full range stop control means 133 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the full range stop control is performed. The stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the means 133.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control selection means 135 is one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133 by a predetermined operation by the player. It is formed to be selectable. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b is measured, and any one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133 is measured based on this measurement time. Stop control selection means 135 is formed so that one can be selected. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the stop control selection unit 135 includes a pressing time measuring unit for measuring the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b and a measurement result for evaluating the measurement result of the pressing time measuring unit. And an evaluation means. The pressing time measuring means starts measuring the time when the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, when the max betting switch 32b is turned on, and the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is finished. In other words, when the max bet switch 32b is turned off, the time measurement is finished. In this embodiment, the measurement result evaluation means first determines whether or not the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second). Perform an evaluation. When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T1 (when t is evaluated to be less than T1), that is, when t <T1, the stop control selection means 135 is The minority slip stop control means 131 is selected. In the present embodiment, if the measurement result evaluating means evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T1, that is, if t ≧ T1, then the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is calculated as follows: It is evaluated whether or not the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T2 (for example, 2 seconds). When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T2 (when t is evaluated to be less than T2), that is, when t <T2, the stop control selection means 135 is The multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected. On the other hand, when the measurement result evaluation unit evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T2, that is, when t ≧ T2, the stop control selection unit 135 selects the full range stop control unit 133. As described above, in this embodiment, the player sets the range of the number of sliding symbols to 0 or more, 2 or less, 2 or more, 4 or less, or 0 or more, 4 or less, depending on the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b. You can choose between:

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described based on the flow shown in FIG.
In step 200, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned on. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 201. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b has not been turned ON, step 200 is performed again.

In step 201, measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is started by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.
In step 202, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is finished, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned off. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned OFF, the routine proceeds to step 203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is not turned off, that is, if it is judged that the max bet switch 32b remains on, step 202 is performed again.

In step 203, the measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is ended by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 204.
In step 204, the line validation means 150 validates the winning line 300 corresponding to the number of inserted medals and makes it a valid line. Then, the process proceeds to Step 205.
In step 205, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated, that is, whether or not the start switch 33 has been turned ON. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 33 is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 33 has not been turned ON, step 205 is again performed.

In step 206, the role lottery means 110 performs a role lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 207.
In step 207, the game control means 60 starts rotation of each rotary reel 45. Then, the process proceeds to Step 208.
In step 208, whether or not the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second) by the measuring time evaluation means included in the stop control selection means. Is evaluated. Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T1, the process proceeds to step 109. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1 is not satisfied (t <T1), that is, if it is evaluated that t is not equal to or greater than T1 (when t is evaluated to be less than T1), the process proceeds to step 211. move on.

In step 209, whether or not the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T2 (for example, 2 seconds) by the measuring time evaluation means included in the stop control selection means. Is evaluated. Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T2, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T2, the process proceeds to step 210. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T2 is not satisfied (t <T2), that is, if it is evaluated that t is not equal to or greater than T2 (when t is evaluated to be less than T2), step 212 is performed. move on.
In step 210, the stop control selection means 135 selects the full range stop control selection means 133. Then, the process proceeds to Step 213.

In step 211, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to Step 213.
In step 212, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to Step 213.
In step 213, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has been operated, the routine proceeds to step 214. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has not been operated, step 213 is performed again.

  In step 214, stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 is performed. Here, when the full range stop control means 133 is selected by the stop control selection means 135 in step 210, the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 operated by the full range stop control means 133 in step 214. The stop control is performed. In step 211, when the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, in step 214, the minority slip stop control means 131 controls the rotation reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 operated. Stop control is performed. In Step 212, when the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, in Step 214, the multiple slip stop control means 132 controls the rotation reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 operated. Stop control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 215.

In step 215, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 has been stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 216. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 has not yet stopped, that is, if it is determined that there is a rotating reel 45 that is still rotating, the process returns to step 213.
In step 216, the winning determination means 120 determines whether or not any winning combination has been won. That is, it is determined whether or not a winning symbol array corresponding to any combination is arranged on any active line. Here, if it is determined that one of the winning combinations has been won, the process proceeds to step 217. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, step 217 is skipped and the game ends.

In step 217, the payout control means 140 pays out the number of medals according to the winning mode. Then, the game ends.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding frames when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped changes. For this reason, the number of stops is varied, and the gameability is improved.
Further, in the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding symbols can be selected by a predetermined operation by the player. For this reason, even if the player tends to have a stop switch operation timing earlier than the target symbol, or a player tends to delay the stop switch operation timing relative to the target symbol. The stop control that suits you can be selected.

(Third embodiment)
7 and 8 show a third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the slot machine, and FIG. 8 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
The slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment is different from the slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment in the stop control means 130.
The slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment and the second embodiment except for the stop control means 130. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the stop control means 130 that is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described.

(Stop control means 130)
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 130 includes a minority slip stop control means 131, a majority slip stop control means 132, a stop control selection means 135, and a stop control fixing means 136.
Further, when the minority slip stop control means 131 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is. Specifically, this is the same as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the multi-slip stop control means 132 wins any of the winning combinations in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination is valid. To stop the rotation of each reel 45 so that it can be aligned on the line, and when the lottery by the lottery means 110 is lost, the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the active line. It is. Specifically, this is the same as in the first embodiment.
The stop control selection means 135 is used to select whether the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45 or the majority slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45. Is. That is, the stop control selection means 135 selects either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs the multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multiple slip stop control means 132. Further, the stop control selection means 135 is configured to be able to select either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132 by a predetermined operation by the player.

The stop control fixing means 136 is for fixing the stop control of each rotary reel 45 to either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132. That is, when the stop control is fixed to the minority slip stop control means 131 by the stop control fixing means 136, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, and the stop control fixing means 136 When the stop control is fixed to the multiple slip stop control means 132, the multiple slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of each rotary reel 45.
Further, the stop control means 130 includes a pressing time measuring means for measuring the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, and a measurement result evaluating means for evaluating the measurement result of the pressing time measuring means. The pressing time measuring means starts time measurement when the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, when the max betting switch 32b is turned on, and the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is ended. In other words, when the max bet switch 32b is turned off, the time measurement is finished.

When the stop control is fixed, the measurement result evaluation means determines whether the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time T3 (for example, 3 seconds). Do an evaluation.
When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is equal to or less than T3, that is, when it is evaluated that t ≦ T3, the same stop control as the previous game is selected. Specifically, if the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the previous game, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the current game, while the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected in the previous game. If so, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected in the current game.

On the other hand, if the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or less than T3 (when t is evaluated to exceed T3), that is, when t> T3 is evaluated, stop control is performed. The fixed control is released, and stop control different from the previous game is selected. Specifically, if the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the previous game, the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected in the current game, while the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected in the previous game. If so, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in this game.
When the stop control is not fixed, the measurement result evaluation means determines whether the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T2 (for example, 2 seconds). To evaluate.

When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T2, that is, when t ≧ T2, the subsequent stop control is fixed.
If t is evaluated to be equal to or greater than T2 and the subsequent stop control is fixed, this time, the measurement result evaluation means determines the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result of the pressing time measurement means. It is evaluated whether or not t is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T3 (for example, 3 seconds).
When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T3, that is, when t ≧ T3, the stop control selection means 135 selects the minority slip stop control means 131. Thereby, the stop control is fixed to the minority slip stop control means 131 until the stop control is released next time.

On the other hand, when the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T3 (when t is evaluated to be less than T3), that is, when t <T3 is evaluated, stop control selection means. 135 selects the multiple slip stop control means 132. As a result, the stop control is fixed to the multiple slip stop control means 132 until the stop control is released next time.
Further, when the stop control is not fixed, the measurement result evaluation means determines that the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T2 (for example, 2 seconds). At this time, if the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T2 (when t is evaluated to be less than T2), that is, t <T2. Once evaluated, the stop control will not be fixed thereafter.

Thereafter, the measurement result evaluation means evaluates whether or not the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, that is, the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second).
When the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is equal to or greater than T1, that is, when t ≧ T1, the stop control selection means 135 selects the minority slip stop control means 131.
On the other hand, when the measurement result evaluation means evaluates that t is not equal to or greater than T1 (when t is evaluated to be less than T1), that is, when t <T1, the stop control selection means. 135 selects the multiple slip stop control means 132.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player determines whether to fix not only the range of the number of sliding symbols but also the range of the number of sliding symbols depending on the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b, or whether to release the fixing. You can choose.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described based on the flow shown in FIG.
In step 300, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is started, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned on. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b has not been turned ON, step 300 is performed again.

In step 301, measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is started by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 302.
In step 302, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the max bet switch 32b is finished, that is, whether or not the max bet switch 32b is turned off. Here, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is turned OFF, the routine proceeds to step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the max bet switch 32b is not turned off, that is, if it is judged that the max bet switch 32b remains on, step 302 is again performed.

In step 303, the measurement of the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is ended by the pressing time measuring means included in the stop control selecting means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 304.
In step 304, the winning line 300 corresponding to the number of inserted medals is validated by the line validation means 150 to be a valid line. Then, the process proceeds to Step 305.
In step 305, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated, that is, whether or not the start switch 33 has been turned ON. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 33 is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 33 has not been turned ON, step 305 is performed again.

In step 306, the role lottery means 110 performs a role lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 307.
In step 307, the game control means 60 starts rotation of each rotary reel 45. Then, the process proceeds to Step 308.
In step 308, the stop control means 130 determines whether or not the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is fixed. Specifically, the stop control means 130 determines whether or not a stop control fixed flag is set. Here, if it is determined that the stop control of each rotating reel 45 is fixed, that is, if it is determined that the stop control fixing flag is set, the routine proceeds to step 309. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is not fixed, that is, if it is determined that the stop control fixing flag is not set, the routine proceeds to step 311.

In step 309, the measurement time evaluation unit evaluates whether the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring unit, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time T3 (for example, 3 seconds). Here, if it is evaluated that t ≦ T3, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or less than T3, the process proceeds to step 310. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≦ T3 is not satisfied (t> T3), that is, if t is not equal to or less than T3 (t exceeds T3), the process proceeds to step 319.
In step 310, the same stop control as the previous game is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Here, in the present embodiment, a previous stop control identification flag indicating the stop control selected in the previous game is set. Then, the stop control selection means 135 selects the same stop control as the previous game with reference to the stop control fixed flag and the previous stop control identification flag. Specifically, if the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the previous game, the minority slip stop control means 131 is also selected in the current game. That is, if the stop control fixed flag is set and the previous stop control identification flag indicating the minority slip stop control is set, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected. On the other hand, if the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected in the previous game, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is also selected in the current game. That is, if the stop control fixed flag is set and the previous stop control identification flag indicating the multiple slip stop control is set, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.

In step 311, the measurement time evaluation unit evaluates whether the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring unit, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T2 (eg, 2 seconds). Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T2, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T2, the process proceeds to step 312. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T2 is not satisfied (t <T2), that is, if t is not equal to or greater than T2 (t is less than T2), the process proceeds to step 316.
In step 312, the stop control is fixed by the stop control fixing means 136. Specifically, the stop control fixing flag is set by the stop control fixing means 136. Then, the process proceeds to Step 313.

In step 313, the measurement time evaluation unit evaluates whether the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring unit, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T3 (for example, 3 seconds). Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T3, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T3, the process proceeds to step 314. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T3 is not satisfied (t <T3), that is, if t is not equal to or greater than T3 (t is less than T3), the process proceeds to step 315.
In step 314, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.

In step 315, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.
In step 316, the measurement time evaluation unit evaluates whether the measurement result t of the pressing time measuring unit, that is, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T1 (for example, 1 second). Here, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1, that is, if it is evaluated that t is equal to or greater than T1, the process proceeds to step 317. On the other hand, if it is evaluated that t ≧ T1 is not satisfied (t <T1), that is, if t is not equal to or greater than T1 (t is less than T1), the process proceeds to step 318.

In step 317, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.
In step 318, the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.
In step 319, the stop control fixing unit 136 releases the stop control from being fixed. Specifically, the stop control fixing flag is canceled by the stop control fixing means 136. Then, the process proceeds to step 320.
In step 320, the stop control selection means 135 selects stop control different from the previous game. Specifically, if the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the previous game, the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected in the current game. On the other hand, if the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected in the previous game, the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected in the current game. Then, the process proceeds to step 321.

In step 321, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 34 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 322. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has not been operated, step 321 is performed again.
In step 322, stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 is performed. Here, when the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34. When the multiple slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the multiple slip stop control means 132 performs stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34. Then, the process proceeds to Step 323.

In step 323, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 has stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 324. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 has not yet stopped, that is, if it is determined that there is a rotating reel 45 that is still rotating, the process returns to step 321.
In step 324, the winning determination means 120 determines whether or not any winning combination has been won. That is, it is determined whether or not a winning symbol array corresponding to any combination is arranged on any active line. Here, if it is determined that any winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 325. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, step 325 is skipped and the game ends.

In step 325, the payout control means 140 pays out the number of medals according to the winning mode. Then, the game ends.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding frames when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped changes. For this reason, the number of stops is varied, and the gameability is improved.
In the present embodiment, the range of the number of sliding symbols can be selected by a predetermined operation by the player, specifically, by the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b. For this reason, even if the player tends to have a stop switch operation timing earlier than the target symbol, or a player tends to delay the stop switch operation timing relative to the target symbol. The stop control that suits you can be selected.

Further, in the present embodiment, not only the range of the number of sliding symbols but also the range of the number of sliding symbols is fixed by a predetermined operation by the player, specifically, by the pressing time of the max bet switch 32b, It can be selected until it is released. For this reason, there is no trouble of selecting the range of the number of sliding symbols every time a game is played.
(Other embodiments)
In each of the above embodiments, the stop control can be selected regardless of whether the game is in a normal game or a special game. The stop control can be selected.

Specifically, a normal game control means 70 for controlling a normal game which is a general game, and a special game control means 80 for controlling a special game which is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game, The stop control selection means 135 can be formed to enable selection of stop control of each rotary reel 45 when a special game is being executed by the special game control means 80.
During normal games, for example, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the full range stop control means 133.On the other hand, when shifting to the special game, the stop control selection means 135 becomes effective, and the number of sliding symbols is A range can be selected.

When the special game is entered, the stop control selection means 135 allows selection of, for example, either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132, and the stop control selection means 135 stops the minority slip stop. When the control means 131 is selected, stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the minority slip stop control means 131, and when the majority slip stop control means 132 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the majority slip stop is performed. The control unit 132 can perform stop control of each rotary reel 45.
Of course, when the game is shifted to the special game, the stop control selection means 135 can select any one of the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, or the full range stop control means 133, for example. You may do it. When the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45, and the stop control selection means 135 performs the multiple slip stop control. When the means 132 is selected, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the multi-slip stop control means 132, and when the full range stop control means 133 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, the full range stop control is performed. The stop control of each rotary reel 45 may be performed by the means 133.

Further, for example, an information display means for displaying the measurement result of the pressing time measurement means and the evaluation result of the measurement result evaluation means on the liquid crystal display as the effect device 55 can be provided. Then, on the liquid crystal display as the rendering device 55, for example, the pressing time t of the max bet switch 32b, whether the pressing time t has reached T1 (for example, 1 second) or more, and the pressing time t is less than T1. Therefore, it can be displayed that the minority slip stop control is selected, or that the majority slip stop control is selected because the pressing time t has reached T1 or more.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the stop control selection means 135 selects one of the stop controls by a predetermined operation by the player, but the selection of the stop control is performed by a predetermined operation by the player. It is not limited to.

For example, a stop control selection switch that is a dedicated switch for selecting stop control can be provided in the operation unit 16 of the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine.
Then, for example, when the stop control selection switch is pressed, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed so that the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 are alternately switched.
Further, for example, when the stop control selection switch is pressed, the stop control selection unit 135 is formed so as to sequentially switch the minority slip stop control unit 131, the majority slip stop control unit 132, and the full range stop control unit 133. You can also.

Further, for example, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed so as to measure the time when the start switch 33 is pushed down and to alternately switch the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 according to this measurement time. .
In addition, for example, the stop control selection unit 135 is configured to measure the pressing time of the start switch 33 and sequentially switch the minority slip stop control unit 131, the majority slip stop control unit 132, and the full range stop control unit 133 according to the measurement time. Can also be formed.
Further, for example, when the start switch 33 is pushed down with the bet switch 32 being pressed, the minority slip stop control means 131, the majority slip stop control means 132, and the full range stop control means 133 are sequentially switched. Stop control selection means 135 can also be formed.

Further, the stop control selection means 135 can be formed so as to select either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132 according to a predetermined signal from the game control means 60, for example. . Specifically, for example, when winning a specific combination, winning a specific combination, or shifting to a specific gaming state, switching from the minority slip stop control means 131 to the majority slip stop control means 132, or conversely The stop control selection means 135 may be formed so as to switch from the majority slip stop control means 132 to the minority slip stop control means 131.
Also, for example, when winning a specific combination, winning a specific combination, or shifting to a specific gaming state, switching from the minority slip stop control means 131 to the majority slip stop control means 132 or the full range stop control means 133 Switching from the multiple slip stop control means 132 to the minority slip stop control means 131 or the full range stop control means 133, or from the full range stop control means 133 to the minority slip stop control means 131 or the multiple slip stop control means 132. In addition, stop control selection means 135 can be formed.

  Further, for example, an automatic evaluation means for evaluating the operation timing of the stop switch 34 by the player can be provided. That is, the automatic evaluation means is for evaluating whether the operation timing of the stop switch 34 by the player is suitable for the minority slip stop control or the majority slip stop control. For example, during the normal game, the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed by the full range stop control means 133, while either the minority slip stop control means 131 or the majority slip stop control means 132 is performed during the special game. By either of these, stop control of each rotary reel 45 is performed. Then, the evaluation by the automatic evaluation means is performed, for example, when the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is being performed by the full range stop control means 133 at the time of identification during the normal game, and the evaluation result is used for the special game. It can be reflected in the stop control of the rotary reel 45 in the middle. More specifically, the automatic evaluation means, for example, at a specific time during a normal game (for example, the lottery result of the role lottery means 110 is BB winning, and that fact is displayed via the liquid crystal display as the effect device 55. When the stop control of each rotary reel 45 is being controlled by the full range stop control means 133 when the player is informed), the corresponding rotary reel 45 is operated after the player operates one of the stop switches 34. The number of symbols passing through a specific winning line 300, that is, the number of sliding symbols, is sampled until the rotation of the player stops. Then, the average value of a plurality of sampled sliding frames is calculated, and the average value is compared with an evaluation table in which the evaluation of the average value is determined in advance. An evaluation result as to whether it is suitable for stop control can be output. When the evaluation result of the automatic evaluation means is suitable for the minority slip stop control, the stop control selection means 135 selects the minority slip stop control means 131, while the automatic evaluation means has many evaluation results. When it becomes suitable for the slip stop control, the stop control selection means 135 can select the multiple slip stop control means 132. Then, when the minority slip stop control means 131 is selected by the stop control selection means 135, when the special game is entered, the minority slip stop control means 131 performs the stop control of each rotary reel 45, while the stop control selection means When the multi-slip stop control means 132 is selected by 135, the multi-slip stop control means 132 can perform stop control of each rotary reel 45 when the special game is entered.

Further, the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 can be formed so that L ≠ M. That is, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the minimum value of the number of sliding symbols by the majority slip stop control means 132 can be prevented from matching. If L ≠ M, L> M may be satisfied, or L <M may be satisfied. Even in this way, various outcomes can appear, and the playability can be improved.
Also, L = 0 can be set. That is, the number of sliding frames of the minority slip stop control means 131 can be set to zero. Even in this way, various outcomes can appear, and the playability can be improved.

It is also possible to set M = N. That is, the number of sliding symbols of the multiple slip stop control means 132 can be set to N. Even in this way, various outcomes can appear, and the playability can be improved.
Further, not all of the rotating reels 45 are formed so that the stop control is performed by the minority slip stop control unit 131 or the majority slip stop control unit 132. For example, the left reel 46, the middle reel 47, the right reel Only one of the 48 or any two of the three is controlled by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132, and the remaining rotating reels 45 are all The stop control may be performed by the range stop control means 133.

  That is, the rotation reel 45 that is controlled to be stopped by the minority slip stop control means 131 and the majority slip stop control means 132 is not limited to the full rotation reel 45, and may be, for example, the left reel 46 only, Only the reel 47 may be used, the right reel 48 may be used alone, the left reel 46 and the middle reel 47 may be used, or the left reel 46 and the right reel 48 may be used. Two of the middle reel 47 and the right reel 48 may be used.

The block diagram of the slot machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is an external view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The conceptual diagram of the symbol display window of the slot machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a payout, and a winning line. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram of the slot machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the slot machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Front door 13a Upper panel
13b Middle panel 13c Lower panel
15 Symbol display window 16 Control panel
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device 31 Medal detection sensor
32 Bet switch 32a Single bet switch
32b Max bet switch 33 Start switch
34 Stop switch 35 Checkout switch
36 Medal slot 37 Medal outlet
38 Medal tray 40 reel unit
45 rotating reel 46 left reel
47 Middle reel 48 Right reel
50 Hopper unit 55 Production equipment
60 Game control means 70 Normal game control means
80 Special game control means 90 Specially introduced game control means
100 Specific game control means 110 Role lottery means
111 Random number generator 112 Random number extractor
113 Winning judgment table 114 Judging means
120 Winning judgment means 130 Stop control means
131 Minority slip stop control means 132 Majority slip stop control means
133 All range stop control means 135 Stop control selection means
136 Stop control fixing means
140 Discharge control means 150 Line validation means
201 Left reel upper design 202 Left reel middle design
203 Left reel lower symbol 204 Middle reel upper symbol
205 Medium reel middle pattern 206 Middle reel lower pattern
207 Right reel upper design 208 Right reel middle design
209 Right reel bottom design
300 winning line 301 first winning line
302 2nd winning line 303 3rd winning line
304 4th winning line 305 5th winning line

Claims (8)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols on the periphery;
A symbol display window for displaying symbols attached around each rotating reel;
A start switch for starting rotation of each rotary reel;
A stop switch that relates to the rotation stop of each rotary reel and is provided corresponding to each rotary reel,
With multiple types of roles,
Multiple types of winning symbols corresponding to each role,
A winning line that passes through the symbol displayed in the symbol display window is predetermined,
A line activation means that activates a winning line by inserting a game medium to make it an effective line,
A role lottery means for performing a lottery for winning or losing one of multiple types of roles,
A gaming machine comprising stop control means for performing stop control of each rotary reel,
The number of symbols passing through a specific winning line between the operation of the stop switch and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotating reel is defined as the number of sliding frames.
Let N be any integer,
L is an integer between 0 and N,
Let M be an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N,
The stop control means
If any of the winning combinations is won by a lottery means with the number of sliding symbols 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and A minority slip stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when a lottery is lost in the lottery means;
If any of the winning combinations is won by a lottery means under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the effective line, and Multiple slip stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when the lottery means that the lottery is lost;
A gaming machine comprising stop control selection means for selecting whether to perform stop control of each rotating reel by a minority slip stop control means or to perform stop control of each rotating reel by a majority slip stop control means . A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols on the periphery;
A symbol display window for displaying symbols attached around each rotating reel;
A start switch for starting rotation of each rotary reel;
A stop switch that relates to the rotation stop of each rotary reel and is provided corresponding to each rotary reel,
With multiple types of roles,
Multiple types of winning symbols corresponding to each role,
A winning line that passes through the symbol displayed in the symbol display window is predetermined,
A line activation means that activates a winning line by inserting a game medium to make it an effective line,
A role lottery means for performing a lottery for winning or losing one of multiple types of roles,
A gaming machine comprising stop control means for performing stop control of each rotary reel,
The number of symbols passing through a specific winning line between the operation of the stop switch and the rotation stop of the corresponding rotating reel is defined as the number of sliding frames.
Let N be any integer,
L is an integer between 0 and N,
Let M be an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to N,
The stop control means
If any of the winning combinations is won by a lottery means with the number of sliding symbols 0 or more and L or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and A minority slip stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when a lottery is lost in the lottery means;
If any of the winning combinations is won by a lottery means under the condition that the number of sliding symbols is M or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the effective line, and Multiple slip stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when the lottery means that the lottery is lost;
If any of the winning combinations is won by a lottery means with the number of sliding symbols 0 or more and N or less, the winning symbol arrangement corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the active line, and Full range stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel so that any winning symbol arrangement is not aligned on the effective line when lost by lottery means,
Select whether to perform stop control of each rotating reel by the minority slip stop control means, stop control of each rotating reel by the majority slip stop control means, or stop control of each rotating reel by the full range stop control means A gaming machine comprising stop control selection means. Normal game control means for controlling a normal game which is a general game;
Special game control means for controlling a special game which is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game,
3. The stop control selection means is formed so as to enable selection of stop control of each rotary reel when a special game is being executed by the special game control means. Game machines.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the minority slip stop control means and the majority slip stop control means are formed so that L = (N−M).   5. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a minority slip stop control means and a majority slip stop control means are formed so that L = M.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a minority slip stop control means and a majority slip stop control means are formed so that L ≠ M.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein L = 0.   4. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein M = N.