JP2009233084A - Game machine, game machine program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a player to play a game at an appropriate tempo while observing rules related to play limit by changing a setting method of a game time limit according to a game state or a player's selection. <P>SOLUTION: In a number of times restriction mode, a timekeeping means 132 starts measurement for 60 seconds from the time the number of time limit mode is shifted, a number of play times measuring means 133 starts measuring the number of play times. When the number of play times measurement means 13e finishes measuring the play for 14 times but the timekeeping means 132 does not finish measurement for 60 seconds, an operation invalidating means 135 invalidates rotation start of a rotation reel 40 in the next play and, after the timekeeping by the timekeeping means 132 is over, its invalidation is canceled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, even after one game is over so that the player cannot insert excessive medals at a fixed time, If the time has not elapsed, the next game cannot be performed. For this reason, even if an operation switch such as a start switch (start lever) or a stop switch (stop button) is operated before a predetermined time elapses, the operation is invalidated (the operation signal is not output or the operation signal is output). The reel does not start or stop rotating).
During the above-described wait time, it becomes a boring time for a player with a fast game speed. Therefore, many slot machines have been devised that make effective use of this time to perform a predetermined effect (see Patent Document 1). In addition, a technique for shortening and adjusting the wait time of a subsequent game when a single game time becomes longer due to the execution of a long-time effect is disclosed (see Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-219207 A JP 2003-135667 A

Here, the game time limit (4.1 seconds) is obtained by calculating the game time per game based on the rule that the wager used per minute does not exceed 400 yen. If the average game is 4.1 seconds per minute (14 games per minute), there is no problem even if the game interval is 4.1 seconds or less.
Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to this point and has the following objects.
In other words, the invention according to claims 1 and 2 makes it possible to change the setting method of the game time limit according to the game state or by the player's selection, and the player can set an appropriate tempo while complying with the rules relating to the game limit. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of playing games.

In addition to the above object, the invention described in claims 3 to 5 aims to effectively use the game time limit, and the invention described in claim 6 is a game with good tempo even in a game in which the wait time is difficult to digest. The purpose is to enable execution of an effective performance. Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to enable a player to select a game time limit setting method in addition to the above object.
The inventions described in claims 8 and 9 are intended to provide a game machine program and a recording medium that can implement the inventions described in claims 1 to 7.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above-described object, and features of the present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Feature point)
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, and starts rotating the plurality of rotating reels (40) as operation means for playing a game. And at least a stop switch (50) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40) that is rotating, and performing lottery for winning determination whether to win or not, and A game control device (21) for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel (40) is provided, the game can be started by inserting the game medium, the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, A game in which the winning symbol of the rotating reel (40) is awarded when the stop switch (50) can be stopped in a predetermined manner, and the game medium is paid out and other benefits are given. Related to the machine.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine, and includes a payout device (hopper unit 65) and other components for paying out game media at the time of winning in addition to the above configuration. May be.
The “operation means” is an operation switch such as a button or a lever related to the operation of the gaming machine by the operation, and in addition to the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50), it is used for changing the credit into the medal insertion. A bet switch (16) or the like may be provided.
The game control device (21) includes a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for winning determination, and rotation and rotation of the rotating reel (40) based on operations of the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50). Reel control means (120) for controlling stop is provided at least. The winning lottery means (110) is for the random number extracting means to extract the random numbers generated by the random number generating means, and to determine the type and presence of the winning by comparing the extracted random number value with the winning determination table. is there. The random number can be extracted when a valid operation signal is received by the start switch (30). That is, if a predetermined game start condition such as the end of the previous game or the insertion of medals is satisfied, the operation signal of the start switch (30) is validated, and a lottery for winning determination is carried out when the signal is received. However, the rotation reel (40) does not start rotating even by the operation signal of the start switch (30) until a predetermined game time limit elapses.

“Game media” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games. The “other profit” includes a shift to an advantageous game such as a BB game.
Further, in the present invention, the game control device (21) includes a time measuring means (132) capable of measuring a predetermined time limit predetermined as a game time limit and a preset set time, and the time measuring means (132). ) Is a game number measuring means (133) for measuring the number of games executed while measuring the set time, up to a predetermined limit number of times that is predetermined as the number of games that can be executed within a predetermined unit time, and When any one of the operation means is operated while the time counting means (132) is measuring the game time limit, the rotation start or stop of the rotation reel (30) based on the operation is invalidated. An operation invalidating means (135) for performing the game, a game restriction state of the gaming machine, a time restriction state (time restriction mode) in which the start of the next game is restricted until the prescribed restriction time elapses from the start of the game, and the regulation When the limited number of games is over A game restriction state selection means (mode switching means 131) capable of selecting any one of the game restriction states among the number restriction states (number restriction mode) in which the start of the next game is restricted when a predetermined time has not elapsed; , At least.

  When the game restriction state selection means (131) has selected the time restriction state, the time counting means (132) is configured to operate the plurality of rotating reels after operating the start switch (30) in the game. (40) starts the measurement of the specified time limit from any time until the time when all the stop operations are possible, and the operation invalidating means (135) is configured so that the time measuring means (132) When the time measurement is completed, the invalidation of the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotary reel (40) based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game is canceled, and the game restriction state selection means (131) When the number limit state is selected, the time counting means (132) starts measuring the set time from the time when the number limit state is selected, and the game number measuring means (133) is the time counting means. Of the game that is executed after the time measurement starts The operation invalidating means (135) is configured such that the time counting means (132) has finished measuring the set time while the game number measuring means (133) has finished measuring the prescribed limit number of times. If not, the rotation start or stop of the rotation reel (40) based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game of the specified limit number of times measured by the game number measurement means (133) is invalidated, After the time measurement by the time measuring means (132) is completed, the invalidity is canceled.

  Here, the “game time limit” is a time set so that a game cannot be started unless the time has elapsed even after the previous game has ended. The “specified time limit” is a short time. This is a so-called wait time (4.1 seconds) determined to impose a limit so that an excessive number of games cannot be executed in time. Further, the “specified number of times limit” is the maximum number of games that can be executed in a predetermined unit time (for example, 60 seconds), and is the number of times (for example, 14 times) obtained by dividing the unit time by the specified time limit. In the present invention, the “set time” that can be measured by the time measuring means (132) may be the unit time (60 seconds) described above, or the specified limit number (14) in the specified limit time (4.1). The time multiplied by (57.4 seconds).

The time measuring means (132) may be a single timer or a plurality of timers capable of measuring the specified time limit and the set time.
In addition, “after the start switch (30) is operated and until all the plurality of rotating reels (40) can be stopped” means that for the current game after the previous game ends. After operating the start switch (30), the rotating reel (40) starts rotating based on the start switch (30), and all the rotating reels (40) rotate in a steady state (the drive motor for rotating the rotating reel (40) is constant). Until the number of revolutions is reached). That is, the time counting means (132) may measure the game time limit when the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is triggered, or the game limiting time is reached from the time when all the rotating reels (40) reach the steady rotation. Time may be measured.

  The operation invalidation means (135) is for invalidating the operation of either the start switch (30) or the stop switch (50) as the operation means during the game time limit. Here, “based on operation: invalidate either rotation start or rotation stop” means that the rotation reel (40) does not start rotating even when the start switch (30) is operated, or This is to prevent the rotation of the rotating reel (40) even by operating the stop switch (50). Specifically, a drive start signal or a drive stop signal is not output to the drive motor for rotating the rotary reel (40). This is synonymous with disabling the start operation or disabling the stop operation.

  Conversely, “cancel invalidity” means that the rotating reel (40) does not start or stop rotating even when the switch is operated, that is, the rotating reel (40) starts rotating or rotates when the switch is operated. Is to stop. When canceling the invalid rotation start of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the start switch (30), the rotating reel (40) is turned on based on the already received operation signal of the start switch (30). Rotation can be started, but in order to cancel the invalidation of the rotation stop of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the stop switch (50), the rotating reel is turned on by a newly input stop switch (50) operation signal. Stop rotation of (40).

When the operation invalidating means (135) invalidates and cancels the invalidation of the rotation start of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the start switch (30), the timing means (132) rotates the rotating reel (40). When the specified time limit is started from the start and the operation invalidating means (135) invalidates and cancels the rotation stop of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the stop switch (50), the time measuring means (132) It is preferable to set so that the specified time limit starts from the start of steady rotation of the rotary reel (40).
The game restriction state selection means (131) is a means capable of selectively changing the game restriction state of the gaming machine, that is, the game restriction mode. The change timing of the game restriction state can be, for example, when a specific game state is entered (transition to a specific game section) or when a specific operation means (such as the mode change switch 18) is operated.

(Function)
In the present invention, when the game restriction state is the time restriction state, a weight is applied to each game. On the other hand, when the number-of-times restriction state is entered, when the set number of times counted by the time measuring means (132) has not elapsed when the specified number of games has been completed, the remaining time until the set time elapses becomes the wait time. In other words, there is no weight during the specified limit number of games, and even if one game is finished as soon as possible, the next game can be executed, but a certain amount of time is required for each specified limit number of times. .
According to the present invention, when a specified number of games are played at a certain speed, the game becomes impossible for a while after that. It is possible to get tired even for a long game.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
That is, in the invention according to claim 2, the time measuring means (132) can measure the predetermined unit time as the set time, and can further measure the set time limit set at a predetermined time as the game time limit. The time limit setting means (134) for setting the set time limit is further provided, and when the game limit state selection means (131) has selected the number limit state, the time limit setting means (134) If the game number measuring means (133) has finished measuring the prescribed limit number of times, but the time measuring means (132) has not finished measuring the unit time, the prescribed time limit is set. A numerical value obtained by subtracting the measured value at the end of the frequency measurement of the time measuring means (132) from the numerical value multiplied by the specified limited number of times is set as the setting time limit, and the time measuring means (132) is the time limit setting. After setting the means (134) The measurement of the setting time limit is started, and the operation invalidating unit (135) is configured to invalidate the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel (40) after the time measuring unit (132) finishes measuring the setting time limit. It is characterized by canceling.

Here, the “predetermined unit time” is a certain time, for example, 1 minute (60 seconds), used for calculating the number of times of limited games (unit time ÷ regulated time limit). Further, the “set time limit” is positioned as an undigested wait time remaining after a predetermined number of games have been digested.
(Function)
In the present invention, when the number-of-times limit state is entered, if the set time (unit time) measured by the time measuring means (132) has not elapsed at the end of the specified number of games, a new set limit time is set. The time measuring means (132) measures this again.

Here, when the set time is set to a unit time (60 seconds), if the operation invalid state is simply canceled when the set time elapses, it is rounded down when the specified number of games is calculated (60 ÷ 4.1 = 14.63). Therefore, an unreasonably long time is set as the undigested wait time. However, if it is formed as in the present invention, it is possible to set the wait time according to the actual situation while complying with the rules in terms of words.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, the invention described in claim 3 includes an effect control device (22) for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device (21), and the effect control device (22) includes the game restriction device. In the case where the state selection means (131) has selected the number of times limit state, while the operation invalidation means (135) invalidates the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel (40), the time counting means (132) is formed so that an effect corresponding to the time until the time measurement is completed can be executed.
In the present invention, a certain amount of production is performed during the wait time provided after the end of the specified number of non-wait games.

According to the present invention, a game can be executed at a fast speed with the specified limit number of times, and the effect can be slowly appreciated during the subsequent wait time. In particular, when a performance with a story is being performed, it is easier to grasp the story than to be shown in pieces between games, and to watch it carefully.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3 described above.
That is, the invention according to claim 4 includes a specific game section that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a predetermined number of games are ended, and the game restriction state selection means (131) is configured to end the specific game section. The number limit state is selected when the remaining number of games reaches the specified limit number, and the time limit state is selected at the end of the specific game section.

The present invention is such that the game limit state of the gaming machine becomes the number limit state according to the game state.
Here, the “specific game section” in the present invention includes an advantageous game with a limited number of times, such as AT (assist time game), CT (challenge time game), BB (big bonus game), RB (regular bonus game), RT (replay time game), etc., and other than these advantageous games, for example, when a lottery for whether or not to shift to the number limit state during normal games is won, etc. May be included).

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect for a long time after the end of the specific game section.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3.
That is, the invention described in claim 5 includes a specific game section that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a predetermined end condition is met, and is a limit for setting a set time limit measured by the time measuring means (132). Time setting means (134), wherein the game restriction state selection means (131) selects the number-of-times restriction state at the start of the specific game section, and in the specific game section, the timing means (132) is the setting The game number measuring means (133) repeatedly measures the specified limit number of times, and the time limit setting means (134) is determined by the game number measuring means (133). If the specific game section is completed before the measurement of the limit number of times, the numerical value obtained by multiplying the specified limit time by the measurement value at the end of the specific game section of the game number measuring means (133), Timekeeping means (132) A numerical value obtained by subtracting the measured value at termination specific game section, and sets as the set time limit.

The present invention continuously limits the number of times during a specific game section, and can set a reasonable wait time even if the end of the specific game section does not match the end of the specified limit number of times. is there.
Here, the “specific game section” in the present invention includes AT, CT, BB, RB, RT, and the like, and includes a predetermined game section in the normal game as in the case of claim 4.
According to the present invention, during the specific game section, during the period of the prescribed limit number of non-waiting games, a wait time during which the effect is executed is provided.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 4 or 5.

That is, the invention according to claim 6 includes a re-game winning that allows a next game to be executed without inserting a game medium, although the game medium is not paid out due to winning, and the specific game section includes the re-playing A re-game high-probability winning game, which is a game section in which the winning probability of game winning is set higher than usual, is characterized.
The present invention limits a specific game section.
Here, in the “replay high probability winning game”, the so-called replay time, there is no time for game media to be inserted in addition to the absence of game media payout. The wait time is longer than in games. However, according to the present invention, a game can be performed without a weight for at least the prescribed limit number of times, so that the player's feeling of frustration can be reduced. In addition, during the wait time, an effect that matches the time is performed, so that the player is not bored.

(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6.
That is, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a change switch (mode selection switch 18) is provided as an operation means capable of changing the game limit state of the gaming machine from the time limit state to the number limit state, and the game limit state selection is performed. The means (131) selects the number limit state when the change switch (18) is operated during the time limit state, and the game number measurement means (133) ends the measurement of the specified limit number of times. After the time measuring means (132) finishes measuring the set time, when the operation invalidating means (135) cancels the invalidation of the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel (40), the time limit state is set. It is formed so as to be selected.

According to the present invention, the gaming machine's game limit state can be changed to the number limit state at the player's will.
In the present invention, a single limited number of games can be played without waiting by operating the change switch (18) once. According to the present invention, for example, when the user wants to take a break or wants to take a rest in the bathroom, if the user operates the change switch (18) to quickly digest the prescribed limit number of games and take a break, the rest time is wasted. There is no.
(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points.

  That is, the invention according to claim 8 is a plurality of symbol display means capable of displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, at least a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol displays. An operation means for playing a game, a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for winning / not-winning determination, comprising a symbol fluctuation stopping means for individually stopping symbol fluctuations of the means, A game starting means for enabling a game to be started by inserting a medium, a lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and a symbol related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means is operated by operating the symbol variation stopping means When the game can be stopped in a predetermined mode, a prize is awarded, and a game medium payout means for giving out a game medium payout or other profits is predetermined as a game time limit. Time measuring means (132) capable of measuring a fixed time limit and a preset set time, the number of games executed while the time measuring means (132) is measuring the set time can be executed within a predetermined unit time A game frequency measuring means (133) for measuring a predetermined limited number of games as a limit, and any one of the operating means is operated while the time measuring means (132) is measuring the game time limit. Operation invalid means (135) for invalidating either the fluctuation start or the fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation, the specified restriction from the start of the game as the game restriction state of the gaming machine A time limit state in which the start of the next game is restricted until the time has passed, and a time limit state in which the start of the next game is restricted if the predetermined time has not passed when the predetermined number of games have been completed. Any of the game restrictions State Selectable gaming restriction state selection means (131) is a program that is used at least with the gaming machine and.

  And, when the game restriction state selection means (131) has selected the time restriction state, the timing means (132) after the operation of the symbol variation start means in the game, The measurement of the specified time limit is started from any time until when the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped, and the operation invalidating means (135) is the time measuring means (132). When the measurement of the specified time limit is finished, the invalidation of the symbol variation start or variation stop of the symbol display unit based on the operation of the operation unit in the next game of the game is canceled, and the game limitation state selection unit In the case where the number limit state is selected in (131), the time counting means (132) starts measuring the set time from the time limit state selected, and the game number measuring means (133) The time measuring means (132) is a clock. Measurement of the number of games executed after the start of measurement is started, and the operation invalidating means (135) is configured so that the time counting means (132) is the one that the game number measuring means (133) has finished measuring the prescribed limit number of times. If the measurement of the set time has not ended, the variation of the symbol of the symbol display means based on the operation of the manipulation means in the next game of the game of the specified limit number of times measured by the game frequency measuring means (133) The start or stop of the change is invalidated, and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement by the time measuring means (132) is completed.

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

The game start means detects a game medium such as a medal inserted from the insertion slot or operates the bet switch (16) when attempting to control an actual game machine using the game machine program. It is possible to form so as to permit the operation of the symbol variation starting means when detecting. On the other hand, when using this game machine program to control a video game machine for business use and home use, a game medium such as a medal is inserted into an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT at the start of the game. It is possible to form such an image that is displayed or a display in which the number of game media on hand is subtracted.
In addition, the winning means operates the hopper unit (65) to pay out a game medium such as a medal to the player when trying to control an actual game machine using the game machine program. Can be formed. On the other hand, when the game machine program is used to control a commercial or home video game machine, the game medium is paid out to the image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT at the time of winning a prize. It is possible to form a display such that a simple image, a display in which the number of game media on hand increases, or a display in which a predetermined score is added.

As described above, the present invention includes both a program for controlling an actual game machine and a program for causing a game machine to function as a game machine by being read into a commercial or home video game machine or personal computer. Is included.
In the present invention, when the game restriction state is the time restriction state, a weight is applied to each game. On the other hand, when the number-of-times restriction state is entered, when the set number of times counted by the time measuring means (132) has not elapsed when the specified number of games has been completed, the remaining time until the set time elapses becomes the wait time. In other words, there is no weight during the specified limit number of games, and even if one game is finished as soon as possible, the next game can be executed, but a certain amount of time is required for each specified limit number of times. . According to the present invention, when a specified number of games are played at a certain speed, the game becomes impossible for a while after that. It is possible to get tired even for a long game.

  By the way, in the present invention, the time measuring means (132) can measure the predetermined unit time as the set time, and can further measure a set time limit set at a predetermined time as the game time limit, Time limit setting means (134) for setting the set time limit is further provided, and when the game limit state selection means (131) selects the number limit state, the time limit setting means (134) If the game number measuring means (133) has finished measuring the prescribed limit number of times, but the time measuring means (132) has not finished measuring the unit time, the prescribed restriction time is limited to the prescribed restriction time. A numerical value obtained by subtracting the measured value at the end of the frequency measurement of the time measuring means from the numerical value multiplied by the number of times is set as the set time limit, and the time measuring means (132) is set by the time limit setting means (134) After that, Measurement of a fixed time limit is started, and the operation invalidating means (135) cancels the invalidation of the fluctuation start or fluctuation stop of the symbol display means after the time measuring means (132) finishes the measurement of the set time limit. Can be formed. By forming in this way, it is possible to set the wait time according to the actual situation while complying with the rules in terms of words.

In addition, an effect control device (22) for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device (21) is provided, and the effect control device (22) includes the game restriction state selection means (131). In the case where the number limit state is selected, while the operation invalidating means (135) invalidates the fluctuation start or fluctuation stop of the symbol display means, until the time counting means (132) finishes the time measurement. It is possible to form an effect corresponding to the time. When formed in this way, the game can be executed at a fast speed with the specified limit number of times, and the effect can be slowly appreciated during the subsequent wait time.
In addition, a specific game section that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a certain number of games are completed is provided, and the game restriction state selection means (131) determines that the number of remaining games until the end of the specific game section is the specified limit. The time limit state is selected when the number of times is reached, and the time limit state is selected at the end of the specific game section. When formed in this way, it is possible to perform a long-time effect after the end of the specific game section.

  Alternatively, there is provided time limit setting means (134) for setting a setting time limit measured by the time measuring means (132), and the game restriction state selection means (131) is configured to limit the number of times at the start of the specific game section. The state is selected, and during the specific game section, the time counting means (132) repeatedly measures the set time, and the game number measuring means (133) repeatedly measures the specified limit number of times, The time limit setting means (134) measures the number of games at the specified time limit when the specific game section ends before the game number measurement means (133) ends the measurement of the specified time limit. A value obtained by subtracting the measured value at the end of the specific game section of the timing means (132) from the numerical value obtained by multiplying the measured value at the end of the specific game section of the means (133) is set as the set time limit. can doWhen formed in this way, during the specific game section, a wait time during which an effect is executed is provided during a period of a prescribed limit number of non-wait games.

The specific game section may be a re-game high probability winning game that is a game section in which the winning probability of the re-game winning is set higher than usual.
Further, a change switch (mode selection switch 18) is provided as an operation means capable of changing the game limit state of the gaming machine from the time limit state to the number-of-times limit state, and the game limit state selection means (131) When the change switch (18) is operated during the limit state, the number limit state is selected, the game number measuring means (133) finishes the measurement of the specified limit number of times, and the time counting means (132) is After the measurement of the set time, when the operation invalidating means (135) cancels the invalidation of the fluctuation start or the fluctuation stop of the symbol display means, the time limit state can be selected. If formed in this way, the game limit state of the gaming machine can be changed to the number limit state by the player's intention.

(Claim 9)
The invention described in claim 9 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 9 is a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, at least a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol displays. An operation means for playing a game, a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for winning / not-winning determination, comprising a symbol fluctuation stopping means for individually stopping symbol fluctuations of the means, A game starting means for allowing a game to be started by inserting a medium, a lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and a symbol related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means is operated by the operation of the symbol variation stopping means When the game can be stopped in a predetermined mode, a prize is awarded, and a game medium payout means for giving out a game medium payout or other profits is predetermined as a game time limit. Time measuring means (132) capable of measuring a fixed time limit and a preset set time, the number of games executed while the time measuring means (132) is measuring the set time can be executed within a predetermined unit time A game frequency measuring means (133) for measuring a predetermined limited number of games as a limit, and any one of the operating means is operated while the time measuring means (132) is measuring the game time limit. Operation invalid means (135) for invalidating either the fluctuation start or the fluctuation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation, the specified restriction from the start of the game as the game restriction state of the gaming machine A time limit state in which the start of the next game is restricted until the time has passed, and a time limit state in which the start of the next game is restricted if the predetermined time has not passed when the predetermined number of games have been completed. Any of the game restrictions State Selectable gaming restriction state selection means (131) is a recording medium recording a program to be used at least with the gaming machine and.

  Then, the gaming machine program recorded on the recording medium, when the game restriction state selection means (131) has selected the time restriction state, the time counting means (132) After the operation of the starting means, the measurement of the specified time limit is started from any time until the time when all the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped, the operation invalidating means (135), When the time measuring means (132) ends the measurement of the specified time limit, cancels the invalidation of the symbol variation start or variation stop of the symbol display means based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game, In the case where the game limit state selection means (131) has selected the number limit state, the time counting means (132) starts measuring the set time from the time limit state selected, and the game count measurement Means (133) The counting time means (132) starts counting the number of games to be executed after starting the time measurement, and the operation invalidating means (135) is the gaming number counting means (133) has finished measuring the specified limit number of times. However, when the time measuring means (132) has not finished measuring the set time, it is based on the operation of the operating means in the next game of the game of the specified limited number of times measured by the game number measuring means (133). The symbol start or stop of the symbol of the symbol display means is invalidated, and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement by the timing means (132) is completed.

The present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program according to claim 8 is recorded.
(Function)
According to the present invention, the same function and effect as that of the eighth aspect of the invention can be obtained.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the first and second aspects of the invention, the setting method of the game time limit can be changed according to the game state or by the player's selection, and the player can appropriately apply while complying with the rules regarding the game limit. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can play games at a reasonable tempo.
According to the inventions of claims 3 to 5, in addition to the above effects, the game time limit can be used effectively. According to the invention of claim 6, even in a game in which the wait time is difficult to digest. A game can be played at a good tempo and an effective performance can be executed. Furthermore, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the above effects, the player can select a game time limit setting method.

  And according to invention of Claim 8 and 9, the program for game machines and recording medium which can implement invention of the above-mentioned Claim 1 thru | or 7 can be provided.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 7 show an embodiment of the present invention.
1 is an external front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing input, output and control of the slot machine, and FIGS. 3 to 7 are flowcharts showing the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped casing 11. The casing 11 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player side, and the display window 12 is further formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen. ing. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.

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

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

(Input stage)
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 30
(5) Stop switch 50
(6) Mode change switch 18
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (6) described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a detection sensor built under the medal insertion slot 14 and detects a inserted game medal.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a button switch located below the rotary reel 40, and is used to replace credits with coins.
Here, the credit means that a medal for use in the next game or later is stored in the gaming machine in advance, and the slot machine 10 is inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 and the gaming medal passed through the insertion switch 15. Or up to 50 game medals to be paid out by winning a prize can be stored inside the gaming machine.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the settlement switch 17 is a button switch located obliquely below the rotating reel, and is used for paying out stored inserted medals.
(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40, and is subject to the insertion of a game medal or the depression of the bet switch 16, or at the time of “replay”. This is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game. Although not particularly shown, a shading sensor for detecting movement caused by pressing the lever is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 30, and when the lever is detected, the detection signal is used as an operation signal. Is output.

Here, “Replay” means that the “Replay” flag is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the “Replay” symbols are arranged on the winning line. Thus, in the next game, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.
The slot machine 10 is configured not to start the rotation of the rotary reel 40 even when the start switch 30 is operated during a predetermined wait time. This will be described later.
(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 includes three button switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is disposed below each rotary reel 40. Although not shown in the drawing, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects movement caused by pressing the button is provided on the inner side of each button switch. A detection signal is output to the control device 20 as an operation signal.

Then, the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.
The slot machine 10 is configured not to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 40 even if the stop switch 50 is operated until the rotary reel 40 reaches a steady rotation. This will be described later.
(Mode change switch 18)
As shown in FIG. 1, the mode change switch 18 is a button switch provided adjacent to the start switch 30, and is a time for measuring the wait time set in the slot machine 10 for each game. This is an operation switch for changing from the limit mode to the number limit mode in which the wait time is measured every predetermined time.

Here, the “wait time” is a time calculated based on laws and regulations (within 400 yen per minute) established so that the number of medals to be inserted within a certain time does not become large. This is the time from the start of the game until the current game can be started (a specified time limit of 4.1 seconds). From this time, the number of games that can be executed within a unit time (specifically, 14 times per minute) is derived. Therefore, even if the time required for one game is less than 4.1 seconds, there is no problem as long as 14 games are set to be consumed in one minute.
The mode change switch 18 is set so that the game limit is set to the number limit mode until the end of 14 games after the operation, except in the case of a specific game state. Details will be described later.

(Output stage)
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the controller 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel unit 60
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Effect display device 66 (image display section 67, lamp 68 and speaker 69)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above.
(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes three motors fixed to or supported by a frame body and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shafts of the respective motors, although not particularly shown.

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

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

The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (8).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Special game control means 100
(4) Winning lottery 110
(5) Reel control means 120
(6) Game restriction control means 130
(7) Hopper control means 140
(8) Winning determination means 150
The game control device 21 is not limited to the means (1) to (8) described above, and may include other means.

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

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

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

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform a special game advantageous based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specified introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific games (regular bonus game, RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (Jack game, hereinafter referred to as JAC game)
Note that the RB game may be played during the BB game, or may be played alone when not during the BB game. The JAC game is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the games (1) to (3) described above.

Although not shown in particular, the special game control means 80 includes the following means when roughly classified.
(1) Specific introduction game control means (2) Specific game control means (Specific introduction game control means)
The specific introduction game control means is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in a normal game, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65 when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line. At this time, the BB game is started.

When shifting to the BB game, it is started by inserting a maximum of three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped, whether or not the winning symbols are on the winning line In this way, the medals are paid out.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
After the RB game is over, the same lottery and control as in the normal game as described above are performed. The BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

(Specific game control means)
The specific game control means is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is won when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12 is performed. . In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed a maximum of 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or by ending a specific winning game of a maximum of 12 times.
(Special game control means 100)
A special game is a game section that starts when a specific start condition is met and ends when a specific end condition is met, and is an advantageous game other than the special game. The specific start condition can be a winning or winning of a specific winning combination, an end of a specific gaming state (for example, BB, RB), a winning for a start lottery, etc. Winning or winning a prize, a certain number of game digests, winning lottery for the end lottery or not winning the continuous lottery, etc.

Here, as the special game, for example, the following games can be provided.
(1) Assist time game (AT)
The assist time game is a game in which a winning notification is given with a predetermined probability for a predetermined winning symbol over a predetermined period.
Specifically, when the winning result is a specific small role winning, the winning symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 67 or the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is notified to notify the winning. The player can win at a high rate by pushing the notified symbol 61 or operating the stop switch 50 in the pressing order as notified, and can increase the number of medals earned. .

(2) Replay time game (RT)
The replay time game is a game period in which the winning probability of “re-game” is set high for a predetermined period.
Specifically, during the replay time game, a winning determination table in which the lottery probability of “re-game” is set higher than the winning determination table in the normal game is used as the winning determination table of the winning lottery means 110. The winning lottery will be held. For this reason, during the replay time, it is possible to play the game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player as compared to the normal game, resulting in an increase in the number of acquired medals.

(3) Assist Replay Time Game (ART)
The assist replay time game is a game in which a winning probability of “re-game” is set high for a predetermined period, and a winning notification is performed with a predetermined probability for a predetermined winning symbol. That is, a game in which the assist time game and the replay time game are mixed.
Therefore, during the assist replay time game, if the player wins the “re-game”, the player can play the game without inserting his / her own game medals. Since the production will be performed, it will be easier to aim for winning, and the number of medals can be increased.

(4) Challenge time game (CT)
The challenge time game is a game period in which a symbol other than the specific winning combination is not drawn and kicked for a predetermined period.
Specifically, if the result of a lottery determination is that the special winning combination (BB or RB) and replay are won, the drawing related to the winning will be drawn, and if the special winning combination is not won The game is set to kick the winning symbol. In other words, regarding the small combination, if the small combination symbols can be aligned on the effective winning line and stopped, the winning combination is won regardless of the lottery result of the winning determination, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

Therefore, during the challenge time game, it becomes an opportunity to increase the number of medals for a player who has excellent skills.
The special game is not limited to the above games (1) to (4), and other games may be provided.
By the way, in the replay game, in addition to not paying out medals, there is no game time spent for inserting medals, so the time required for one game is remarkably shortened. For this reason, during the above-described RT or ART, the game often ends before the wait time elapses, and there is a problem in that the player feels frustrated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game section where the winning probability of replay is high, it is formed so that it can be changed from the time limit mode to the number limit mode separately from the operation by the mode change switch 18 described above. The details will be described later.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery for determining whether or not it is a win based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.
The winning lottery means 110 includes the following means, although not shown in the figure, if roughly divided.
(1) Random number generation means (2) Random number extraction means (3) Winning determination table (4) Determination means The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).

(Random number generator)
The random number generation means generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means)
The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at the operation timing of the start switch 30. This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, as the “random number generating means”, in addition to the means that can generate 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)
The winning determination table has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means.
(Judgment means)
The determining means is based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery probability data in the winning determination table, and winning determination area data consisting of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means, And the winning corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control means 120 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on the effective operation of the start switch 30, and although not particularly shown, the winning lottery means recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor. This is for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the lottery result of 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, the reel control unit 120 detects that the insertion switch 15 detects a inserted medal, the bet switch 16 is operated when the credit is “1” or more, and the hopper unit 65 is not paying out a medal. When a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, such as when the game restriction control means 130 described later cancels the invalidation of the start operation, a start signal (reel) based on the operation signal of the start switch 30 A signal for starting driving the motor of the unit 60) is output, and all the rotating reels 40 are started to rotate.

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

If the game restriction control means 130 described below does not cancel the invalidation of the start operation or the invalidation of the stop operation, a start signal or a stop signal is output even if the start switch 30 or the stop switch 50 is operated. The rotating reel 40 does not start or stop rotating.
(Game restriction control means 130)
The game restriction control means 130 is for restricting the execution of the game by invalidating the operation of the start switch 30 or the stop switch 50 in a predetermined case.
Specifically, when the slot machine 10 is in the time limit mode in which the wait time is measured for each game, the game limit control means 130 determines a predetermined wait time (specified time limit) after the previous game ends. Until 4.1 seconds elapses, the start operation of the start switch 30 is invalidated (not validated) so that the next game is not performed. In the present embodiment, the time count of the wait time in this one game is performed from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40.

On the other hand, when the slot machine 10 is in the number of times limit mode in which the wait time is measured every certain time, the wait time for each game is not monitored until a certain number of games are consumed. If the game time has not reached the predetermined time after the end of the game, the start operation of the start switch 30 is disabled until the predetermined time elapses, so that the next game is not controlled.
Further, regardless of the game restriction mode, the stop operation of the stop switch 50 is invalidated so that the stop operation is not performed until the rotary reel 40 is in a steady rotation. .

The game restriction control means 130 has the following means (1) to (5) as shown in FIG.
(1) Mode switching means 131
(2) Timekeeping means 132
(3) Game frequency measuring means 133
(4) Time limit setting means 134
(5) Operation invalid means 135
The game restriction control means 130 may have other means than the above.

(Mode switching means 131)
The mode switching means 131 is for switching the game limit mode to the time limit mode or the number limit mode based on the operation of the game state or the mode change switch 18.
Specifically, the mode switching means 131 selects the time limit mode as the game limit mode in the initial state, and the mode change switch 18 is operated when RT or ART is started and during the time limit mode. If this happens, select the number limit mode. In addition, when a certain number of games are consumed during the selection of the time limit mode, or when RT or ART ends, the time limit mode is selected again.

(Time measuring means 132)
The time measuring means 132 is a timer for measuring the wait time, and although not particularly shown, a counter that measures time by counting the number of pulses transmitted from the pulse transmitter and a time-up signal at the end of a predetermined time count. Signal output means for outputting is provided.
When the mode switching means 131 has selected the time limit mode, the time measuring means 132 starts time counting when the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started, and 4.1 as a predetermined specified time limit. A time-up signal is output after the time count of seconds ends. Here, the determination of the rotation start of the rotating reel 40 may be performed when a start signal is output from the reel control means 120 or when the driving of the reel motor is started.

On the other hand, when the mode switching means 131 selects the number limit mode, the time count is started when the mode is changed, and a time-up signal is output after the end of the 60-second time count as a preset set time. Furthermore, if the undigested wait time is set as the set time limit by the time limit setting unit 134 described later during the time count of 60 seconds, the time count of the undigested wait time is triggered by the setting. Starts and outputs a time-up signal after the time count ends.
In the present embodiment, 4.1 seconds, 60 seconds, and undigested wait time are measured by a single timing means 132, but a timer for a time limit mode and a timer for a count limit mode And a timer for undigested wait time may be provided separately, and each may be operated according to each opportunity.

(Game number measuring means 133)
The game number measuring means 133 is for counting the prescribed limit number of games that can be executed in one minute, that is, 14 times in the number limit mode. Here, the specified limit number is a value obtained by dividing 1 minute (60 seconds) by the specified limit time of 4.1 seconds, and is calculated by rounding down the fraction of 60 ÷ 4.1 = 14.63. .
Then, the game number measuring means 133 counts the number of times of output of a start signal for starting rotation of the rotating reel 40, for example, and outputs a count-up signal after 14 counts are completed.

(Time limit setting means 134)
In the time limit mode, the time limit setting means 134 outputs the count-up signal, but the time-counting means 132 does not output the 60-second time-up signal, in other words, To set the time until the set time elapses as an undigested wait time, which is the set limit time, when the specified limit number of times (14 times) has ended before the set time (60 seconds) has elapsed Is.
For example, if 14 games are finished in 50 seconds, it is assumed that 14 games were played once in 4.1 seconds, and (14 × 4.1) −50 = 7 Set an undigested wait time of 4 seconds. Then, the game cannot be started (the start switch 30 is disabled) by the operation invalidating unit 135 described below until the time measuring unit 132 finishes measuring 7.4 seconds and outputs a time-up signal.

Further, the time limit setting means 134 determines the undigested wait time every 14 games when the number of times limit mode is set by the start of RT or the like. Even if the game period has not ended, if the game period such as RT has ended, the undigested wait time at that time is calculated and set.
For example, if the RT ends when the game is digested 8 times and the RT ends, and the time count of the timing means 132 at that time is 30 seconds, 8 games will be played once in 4.1 seconds. Assuming that it was done, set an undigested wait time of (8 × 4.1) −30 = 2.8 seconds. Then, the game cannot be started until the time measuring means 132 finishes measuring 2.8 seconds and outputs a time-up signal. In this case, when the time count of the timing means 132 at the end of RT is longer than the wait time based on the number of digested games at the end of RT, the undigested wait time is not set, and the next game after the end of RT is It can be done immediately.

(Operation invalid means 135)
The operation invalidating means 135 is for performing processing for invalidating the start operation of the start switch 30 before the end of the wait time and the stop operation of the stop switch 50 during the acceleration period of the rotary reel 40.
Here, “invalidating the start operation” is to prevent the start signal of the reel control means 120 from being output to the reel unit 60 in the present embodiment. Specifically, a predetermined signal blocking means (not shown) is provided in the electrical connection path connecting the reel unit 60 and the reel control means 120, and the reel control means 120 is operated when this signal blocking means is operating. When the signal cut-off means is inactive, the start signal can be communicated to the reel unit 60. The signal cutoff means may be a logic circuit means or a switch means provided in the electric circuit, or may be one in which such a program is incorporated in the control device 20.

Similarly, “invalidating the stop operation” means that the stop signal of the reel control unit 120 is not output to the reel unit 60 by the signal blocking unit. However, in this case, the signal blocking means is provided in an electrical connection path connecting the stop switch 50 and the reel control means 120. When the signal blocking means is inactive, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 reaches the reel control means 120, and stop control is performed based on this signal.
Here, the operation signal of the start switch 30 is invalid (not output to the control device 20) from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40 until the medal insertion of the next game or the operation of the bet switch 16, and the start switch 30 Nothing happens when you operate. In response to the insertion of a medal or the operation of the bet switch 16, the operation signal of the start switch 30 is validated, and the winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery for winning determination based on the operation signal of the start switch 30 (performs random number extraction).

Then, the operation invalidating means 135 activates the signal blocking means until the wait time ends after the medal insertion or the bet switch 16 is operated. For this reason, even if the operation signal of the start switch 30 becomes valid, the start signal output from the reel control means 120 does not reach the reel unit 60, so the rotary reel 40 does not rotate.
When the wait time has expired, the signal blocking means is deactivated. Thus, the invalidation of the start operation is canceled, the start signal output from the reel control means 120 reaches the reel unit 60, and the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate. That is, as long as the start switch 30 is pressed once, the rotating reel 40 automatically starts to rotate as soon as the invalidity of the start operation is canceled without re-operation.

On the other hand, after the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is not output to the reel control means 120 by operating the signal blocking means while the reel motor is being accelerated. Then, when the rotating reel 40 reaches steady rotation, the signal blocking means is deactivated to cancel the invalidation of the stop operation. Whether or not the rotating reel 40 has reached steady rotation can be determined by measuring the time from the start of the reel motor rotation detection signal and the reel motor drive.
(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 65 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 150 and the operation signal of the settlement switch 17.

(Winning determination means 150)
The winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the winning symbol of the three rotating reels 40 can be stopped in the winning manner by operating the stop switch 50 when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. If it is possible to stop in the winning mode, the winning is determined. If the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a game medal payout signal is output to the hopper unit 65, and in the case of a special prize such as a bonus game prize, the special game control means 80 starts a special game. Is for.
(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for causing an effect accompanying the game based on the output signal from the game control device 21 or the operation signal of the operation means such as the start switch 30.

Although not particularly illustrated, the effect control device 22 includes a plurality of effect data stored in the ROM, and selects the effect data in accordance with a signal output from the game control device 21. Then, based on the selected effect data, the effect display device 66 is caused to perform a predetermined display.
Here, in the present embodiment, when the game restriction mode is the number restriction mode and the game restriction control means 130 sets the undigested wait time, the effect for the undigested wait time is selected. It is supposed to be. For example, when a signal in which the undigested wait time is set is received during RT, the effect data to be executed is selected from the effect data having an execution time substantially matching the set time according to the set time. Executed.

Specifically, a plurality of pieces of production data having different execution times are provided, and the production data having the longest execution time that does not exceed the set time is selected and executed based on reception of the setting information of the undigested wait time. It has become. By forming in this way, even when a long wait time is set, there is no time for enjoying the production.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described based on the flow of FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 is turned on. If the start switch 30 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 100. On the other hand, if the start switch 30 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, it is determined whether or not the game restriction control means 130 has canceled the invalidation of the start operation. If the invalidation of the start operation is not released, the process returns to step 103. On the other hand, if the invalidation of the start operation is cancelled, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, a start signal is output and rotation of the rotary reel 40 starts. In the case where the game restriction mode is the time restriction mode, the timing means 132 starts to count the wait time when the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. When the game limit mode is the number limit mode, the game number measuring means 133 starts counting the number of games triggered by the output of the start signal. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, it is determined whether or not the game restriction control means 130 has canceled the invalidation of the stop operation, that is, whether or not the rotary reel 40 has reached steady rotation. If the invalidation of the stop operation has not been released, the process returns to step 104. If the invalidation of the stop operation has been released, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether any stop switch 50 has been operated. If the stop switch 50 is not operated, the process returns to step 105. When the stop switch 50 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a stop signal is output, and rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.

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

In step 109, a winning process such as a payout of medals corresponding to the winning symbol and a transition process to a special game is performed. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 108 that no winning has been made, step 109 is skipped and the game ends.
The lottery process in step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted from the random numbers generated by the random number generating means of the winning lottery means 110 by the random number extracting means. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extracting means. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

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

In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not having been achieved, it progresses to the following step 301. FIG.
In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 50 is operated, when the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

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

If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303.
If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.
In step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
Here, the stop processing of the rotary reel 40 has been described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop control may be used. Furthermore, for example, a so-called table stop control method may be used in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing of pressing the stop switch 50. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence / absence of a winning flag and a winning symbol in which a winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the gaming situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning effective line, and a kind of so-called kicking setting is provided. is there.
Next, the weight setting process by the game control restricting means 130 will be described based on the flow of FIG. 6 and FIG. Here, FIG. 6 shows the weight setting process during the specific game section, and FIG. 7 shows the weight setting process when the mode change switch 18 is operated. In either case, the initial setting is the time limit mode.

First, in step 400 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a specific game zone, such as RT, has been entered, that is, whether or not the gaming state corresponds to an RT start condition. If it has entered the RT, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the mode switching means 131 selects the number limit mode in which 14 games can be executed in one minute (60 seconds), and the game limit mode is switched to the number limit mode. At this time, the time measuring means 132 starts a time count of 60 seconds. Thereafter, each time the start signal is output, the game number measuring means 133 starts counting the number of game times of 14 times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, it is determined whether or not the RT has ended, that is, whether or not the gaming state meets the RT end condition. If RT has not ended, the process proceeds to step 403.
In step 403, it is determined whether 14 games have been consumed, that is, whether the game number measuring means 133 has output a count-up signal. If 14 games have not been consumed, the process returns to step 402. On the other hand, if 14 games have been consumed, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether 60 seconds have elapsed, that is, whether the time measuring means 132 is outputting a time-up signal. If 60 seconds have elapsed, the process returns to step 402. At this time, the game number measuring means 133 once clears the count and then starts counting the number of games again, and the time measuring means 132 again starts a time count of 60 seconds. On the other hand, if 60 seconds have not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 405.

In step 405, the time limit setting means 134 sets 4.1 × 14−elapsed time (seconds) as the undigested wait time. Here, the “elapsed time” is a count value being counted by the time measuring means 132 and a numerical value less than 60. When the “elapsed time” is a numerical value equal to or larger than “4.1 × 14”, that is, when the undigested wait time is 0 or a negative number, the undigested wait time is not set. When the undigested wait time is set, the time measuring means 132 starts counting the time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 406.
In step 406, it is determined whether or not the time set as the undigested wait time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time measuring means 132 has output a time-up signal. If the set time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 406. Since the start signal is not output while the time measuring means 132 is counting time, the game cannot be performed during this time. Note that a predetermined effect is performed by the effect control device 22 using this time. On the other hand, if the set time has elapsed, the process returns to step 402. At this time, the game number measuring means 133 starts counting the number of games again, and the time measuring means 132 again starts a time count of 60 seconds.

Thus, according to the flow from step 402 to 406, 14 games can be performed without waiting until the RT period ends, and the undigested wait time is reached when the 14 games are digested. In some cases, there will be weighting together.
If it is determined in step 402 that the RT has been completed, the process proceeds to step 407.
In step 407, the time limit setting means 134 sets 4.1 × number of games−elapsed time (seconds) as the undigested wait time. Here, the “number of games” is a count value being counted by the number-of-games measuring means 133 and is a numerical value up to 14. The “elapsed time” is a count value being counted by the time measuring means 132 and a numerical value up to 60. In other words, there may be a case where the number of games reaches 14 times and the game number measuring means 133 outputs a count up signal at this time, and the time measuring means 132 outputs a time up signal after 60 seconds. It is possible that there is. If the value of “4.1 × number of games” is equal to or greater than “elapsed time”, that is, if the undigested wait time is 0 or a negative number, the undigested wait time is Not set. If the undigested wait time is a positive number, the time measuring means 132 starts counting the time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 408.

In step 408, it is determined whether or not the time set as the undigested wait time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time measuring means 132 has output a time-up signal. If the set time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 406. If the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 409. If the undigested wait time is not set, it is determined that the set time has elapsed, and the process proceeds to the next step 409.
In step 409, the mode switching means 131 selects a time limit mode in which a wait time of 4.1 seconds is set for each game, and the game limit mode is switched to the time limit mode. Then, the weight setting process ends. Thereafter, when the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started, the time measuring means 132 starts counting time of 4.1 seconds.

Thus, during RT, it automatically switches to the time limit mode, so it can be executed without waiting for 14 games, and the undigested wait time is set together, so that each game You will no longer have to wait and you will be able to make the game more crisp. In addition, when the end timing of RT is set to BB winning, it is possible to perform a notification effect as to whether or not BB is won (BB flag is being established) every 14 games over a certain period of time. Can increase the player's expectation. The player can also appreciate the production carefully.
In the above flow, RT is described as an example of the specific game section to be switched to the number limiting mode, but the specific game section may be ART as a matter of course. Furthermore, other special games or special game sections may be used. However, in game sections where medals are often paid out, the start switch 30 is not effective during operation of the hopper unit 65, so it is considered that the wait time is often consumed. Even in the frequency limit mode, there is not much effect. Therefore, it is most preferable that the RT or ART game section is set to the number limit mode.

In the above flow, the mode is switched to the number limit mode simultaneously with the start of RT. However, the so-called complete run type (the game section is ended by digestion of the predetermined number of games, and if the BB is won, then the BB winning In the case of RT, which shifts to BB, the number of times limit mode may be switched to 14 games before the end of the game. In such a case, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by performing an effect of whether or not to shift to BB at the end of RT for a certain length of time.
Furthermore, the “specific game section” may be a fixed game section during a normal game other than a special game or a special game game section. For example, when a specific condition (for example, winning a transition lottery or winning a specific winning combination) is satisfied during a normal game, the number limit mode may be switched. Even in such a case, a predetermined effect is performed using the undigested wait time after 14 non-wait games. If the execution time of this effect is longer (that is, the execution time is later), an effect that is advantageous to the player (for example, a highly accurate notification effect or a premier effect) is set. By switching the game to a game as soon as possible, it is possible to create a new gameability in which advantageous information can be obtained and unusual performance images can be viewed. In this case, it is preferable to notify that the mode has been switched to the number limit mode by a predetermined method.

Next, the weight setting process when the mode change switch 18 is operated will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 400 of FIG. 6, if the RT has not been entered, the process proceeds to step 410 of FIG.
In step 410, it is determined whether or not the mode selection switch 18 has been operated. If the mode selection switch 18 is not operated, the weight setting process is terminated. That is, the game restriction mode is not changed and remains in the time restriction mode. On the other hand, when the mode selection switch 18 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step 411.

In step 411, the mode switching means 131 selects the number limit mode in which 14 games can be executed per minute, and the game limit mode is switched to the number limit mode. At this time, the time measuring means 132 starts a time count of 60 seconds. Thereafter, each time the start signal is output, the game number measuring means 133 starts counting the number of game times of 14 times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 412.
In step 412, it is determined whether or not 14 games have been consumed. If 14 games have not been digested, the process returns to step 412. On the other hand, if 14 games have been consumed, the process proceeds to the next step 413.

In step 413, it is determined whether 60 seconds have elapsed. If 60 seconds have not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 414.
In step 414, the time limit setting means 134 sets 4.1 × 14−elapsed time (seconds) as the undigested wait time. Here, the “elapsed time” is the same as that described in step 407 of FIG. That is, here, the undigested wait time may or may not be set. When the undigested wait time is set, the time measuring means 132 starts counting the time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 415.
In step 415, it is determined whether or not the time set as the undigested wait time has elapsed. If the set time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 415. On the other hand, when the undigested wait time is not set or when the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 406.

In step 416, the mode switching means 131 selects a time limit mode in which a wait time of 4.1 seconds is set for each game, and the game limit mode is switched to the time limit mode. Then, the weight setting process ends.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the operation of the mode selection switch 18 is effective only in the time limit mode, and the mode selection switch 18 is changed to the number limit mode only while 14 games are consumed by the operation. The Accordingly, during a normal game, the player can change the game restriction mode on his / her own intention. For example, the player can smoke 14 cigarettes after operating the mode selection switch 18 without waiting for 14 games. If a toilet break is taken, the undigested wait time can be used effectively.

  It should be noted that the mode selection switch 18 may be operable even in the number limit mode, and the time limit mode may be selected at the player's will. In this case, it is preferable to calculate the undigested wait time when operating the mode selection switch 18, and switch to the time limit mode after digesting the calculated undigested wait time. For example, when 8 games are consumed in 32 seconds in the number limit mode and then switched to the time limit mode, 4.1 × 8−32 = 0.8 seconds of undigested wait time occurs. Therefore, a game in the time limit mode can be performed after 0.8 seconds have elapsed since the operation of the mode selection switch 18. When formed in this way, for example, when it is not desired to see a long effect during RT, the game limit mode automatically switched to the number limit mode can be manually switched to the time limit mode.

Also, for example, if you want to enjoy a certain staged production at the same time, you can select the mode if you want to produce a certain presentation according to the time during the undigested wait time when the mode selection switch 18 is operated. It can also be used to operate the switch 18. In any case, if the game restriction mode can be selected according to the player's preference, a game method suited to the player is possible.
Here, in the above-described embodiment, the start operation is invalidated until the wait time elapses. However, the stop operation may be invalidated until the wait time elapses. In this case, the time measuring means 132 is set so as to start measuring the wait time from the start of steady rotation of the rotary reel 40. When formed in this way, the rotating reel 40 can be started to rotate based on the operation of the start switch 30 even after 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous game after the previous game ends. Before the elapse of 4.1 seconds, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is not validated, so that the rotating reel 40 cannot be stopped, and as a result, the execution of the game is limited.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in step 405 in FIG. 6 and step 414 in FIG. 7, the undigested wait time is set after the end of 14 games, and the timing means 132 newly measures the time. In the present invention, if 60 seconds have not elapsed after the end of 14 games, the start operation or stop operation is simply invalidated until 60 seconds have elapsed. Also included. However, in this case, the undigested wait time can be shortened by newly setting the undigested wait time. For example, if the operation is canceled after 60 seconds, if 14 games are played in 4.2 seconds per game (actual game time 58.8 seconds), the rules are cleared. However, according to the method of the embodiment, 4.1 × 14−58.8 = −1.4, and the undigested wait time is generated by 60 seconds. Does not occur. However, if the fixed time measured by the time measuring means 132 in the number limiting mode is set to 4.1 × 14 = 57.4 seconds, such inconvenience is solved. However, since there is a possibility that the amount of consumption will not be applied to the phrase “the number of games is within 14 times per minute” derived from the rule that “the amount of money is within 400 yen per minute”, it is formed as in the embodiment. It is best to do.

In the present invention, the limited number of games may be a value obtained by dividing the predetermined unit time by 4.1. Therefore, the game time per game is 4 as a result of “within 28 times in 2 minutes”. It may be set to 1 second.
By the way, the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, at least a symbol variation starting means for starting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, and the plurality of the symbols. An operation means for playing a game, a winning lottery means 110 for performing a lottery determination of whether to win or not, a game comprising a symbol fluctuation stopping means for individually stopping symbol fluctuations of the symbol display means, A game starting means for allowing a game to be started by inserting a medium, a lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and a symbol related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means is operated by operating the symbol variation stopping means As a winning means for granting a payout of game media and other benefits, a game time limit, when winning can be stopped in a predetermined manner, The time measuring means 132 capable of measuring a predetermined time limit set in advance and a preset set time, and the number of games executed while the time measuring means 132 is measuring the set time can be executed within a predetermined unit time. When any one of the operation means is operated while the game time measuring unit 133 measures the game time limit, the game number measuring means 133 for measuring the predetermined number of times predetermined as the number of games. The operation invalidating means 135 for invalidating either the fluctuation start or the fluctuation stop of the symbol of the symbol display means based on the operation, as a game restriction state of the gaming machine, until the specified restriction time elapses from the start of the game One of a time limit state in which the start of the game is limited and a number limit state in which the start of the next game is limited when a predetermined time has not passed when the predetermined limit number of games has ended. A game limit state selection means 131 capable of selecting a technique restriction state, and a program used for a gaming machine having at least the game restriction state selection means 131, and when the game restriction state selection means 131 selects a time restriction state, The time measuring unit 132 starts measuring the specified time limit from any time after the operation of the symbol variation starting unit in the game until all the symbol display units can be operated to stop. Then, the operation invalidating means 135, when the time measuring means 132 has finished measuring the specified time limit, starts changing the symbol of the symbol display means based on the operation of the operating means in the next game of the game or In the case where the invalidity of the variable stop is canceled and the game limit state selection unit 131 has selected the number limit state, the time counting unit 132 is configured to perform the set time from when the number limit state is selected. The game number measuring means 133 starts counting the number of games executed after the time measuring means 132 starts time measurement, and the operation invalidating means 135 is configured so that the game number measuring means 133 If the time limit means 132 has not finished measuring the set time but has finished measuring the specified limit number of times, the operation means in the next game of the game of the specified limit number of times measured by the game number measuring means 133 Control by a game machine program characterized in that the symbol change start or stop of the symbol display means based on the operation is invalidated and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement by the time measuring means 132 is completed. it can.

Furthermore, it can be controlled using a computer-readable storage medium storing the game program.
Here, the symbol display means may be one using a rotating reel 40, or may be one in which a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT.
As the game starting means, when the slot machine is to be controlled using the game machine program, it is rotated when a medal inserted from the insertion slot is detected or when an operation of the bet switch 16 is detected. The reel 40 can be configured to allow operation. On the other hand, when trying to control a commercial or home video game machine using the game machine program, since an actual game medal cannot be inserted, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used. An image in which medals are inserted at the start of the game or a display in which the number of medals on hand is subtracted can be formed.

The winning means can be configured to pay out a medal to the player via the hopper unit 65 when the slot machine is controlled using the game machine program. On the other hand, when the game machine program is used to control a commercial or home video game machine, an actual game medal cannot be paid out. For example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT In addition, the number of acquired medals can be displayed, or a picture (a moving image or a still image) can be displayed so that an increase or decrease in medals can be recognized.
The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process among operation | movement of a slot machine. 6 is a flowchart showing reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a weight setting process in a specific game section in the operation of the slot machine. 5 is a flowchart showing a weight setting process by a mode change switch in the operation of the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch 18 Mode change switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
65 Hopper unit 66 Production display device
70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means
100 Special game control means
110 winning lottery means 120 reel control means
130 Game restriction control means 131 Mode switching means 131
132 Timekeeping means 133 Game number counting means
134 Time limit setting means 135 Operation invalid means
140 Hopper control means 150 Prize determination means

Claims (9)

It has a plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface,
As operation means for performing a game, at least a start switch for starting the rotation of the plurality of rotating reels, and a stop switch for individually stopping the rotating reels being rotated,
A lottery for determining whether to win or not, and a game control device for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel,
The game can be started by inserting the game medium, the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbols related to the winning of the plurality of rotating reels are set in a predetermined manner by operating the stop switch. In gaming machines that will receive a prize if they can be stopped and will be given out game media and other benefits,
The game control device includes:
A time measuring means capable of measuring a predetermined time limit and a preset time set in advance as the game time limit;
A game number measuring means for measuring the number of games executed while the time measuring means is measuring the set time within a predetermined limit number of times as a number of games that can be executed within a predetermined unit time; and
Invalid operation for invalidating either rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel based on the operation when any of the operation means is operated while the timing means is measuring the game time limit Means,
When the game limit state of the gaming machine is a time limit state in which the start of the next game is limited until the specified time limit has elapsed since the start of the game, and a certain time has not elapsed when the specified limit number of games has been completed Comprises at least a game restriction state selection means capable of selecting any one of the game restriction states among the number of restriction states where the start of the next game is restricted,
In the case where the game restriction state selection means has selected the time restriction state,
The time measuring means starts measuring the specified time limit from any time after the start switch is operated in the game until all of the plurality of rotating reels can be stopped. The invalidation means cancels the invalidation of the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game when the time measuring means finishes the measurement of the specified time limit,
In the case where the game limit state selection means has selected the number limit state,
The time measuring means starts measuring the set time from the time limit state selection time, the game number measuring means starts counting the number of games executed after the time measuring means starts time measurement, and the operation The invalidation means is the specified limit number of times measured by the game number measuring means when the game number measuring means has finished measuring the specified limit number of times but the time counting means has not finished measuring the set time. A gaming machine characterized in that the start or stop of rotation of the rotating reel based on the operation of the operating means in the next game of the game is invalidated, and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement of the time measuring means is completed. The time measuring means can measure the predetermined unit time as the set time, and can further measure a set time limit set at a predetermined time as the game time limit,
Further provided is a time limit setting means for setting the setting time limit,
In the case where the game limit state selection means has selected the number limit state,
The time limit setting means, when the game number measuring means has finished measuring the prescribed limit number of times, but the time measuring means has not finished measuring the unit time, the prescribed time limit setting means A numerical value obtained by subtracting the measured value at the end of the number of times measurement by the timing means is set as the set time limit, and the time measuring means sets the time limit after setting the time limit setting means. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the operation invalidation unit cancels the invalidation of the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel after the time measuring unit finishes the measurement of the set time limit. Machine. An effect control device for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device,
In the case where the game restriction state selection means has selected the number-of-times restriction state, the effect control device is configured to display the time counting means while the operation invalidation means invalidates the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to be able to execute an effect corresponding to a time until the time measurement ends. A specific game section that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a certain number of games have ended,
The game limit state selection means selects the number limit state when the number of remaining games until the end of the specific game section reaches the specified limit number, and sets the time limit state at the end of the specific game section. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is selected. A specific game section that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a predetermined end condition is met,
A time limit setting means for setting a setting time limit measured by the time measuring means,
The game restriction state selection means selects the number restriction state at the start of the specific game section, the time counting means repeatedly measures the set time during the specific game section, and the game number measurement means Measure the specified number of times repeatedly,
The time limit setting means, when the specific game section is finished before the game count measuring means finishes the measurement of the specified limit count, the specific game section of the game count measurement means at the specified limit time. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a numerical value obtained by subtracting the measured value at the end of the specific game section of the time measuring means from the numerical value obtained by multiplying the measured value at the end is set as the set time limit. As a winning, there is a re-game winning that allows the next game to be executed without throwing in the game media, although there is no payout of game media due to winning,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the specific game section is a re-game high-probability winning game that is a game section in which a winning probability of the re-game winning is set higher than usual. A change switch is provided as an operation means capable of changing the game limit state of the gaming machine from the time limit state to the number of times limit state,
The game limit state selection means selects the number limit state when the change switch is operated during the time limit state, and the game number measurement means ends the measurement of the specified limit number of times, and the timing means After the measurement of the set time, when the operation invalidation means cancels the invalidation of the rotation start or rotation stop of the rotating reel, the time limit state is selected. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
An operation for playing a game, comprising at least a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means and a symbol variation stopping means for individually stopping symbol variations of the plurality of symbol display means. means,
Winning lottery means for drawing a lottery for winning / not-winning,
A game start means for allowing a game to be started by inserting a game medium;
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbols related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of the symbol variation stopping means A winning means for awarding and giving out game media and other benefits,
A time measuring means capable of measuring a predetermined time limit set in advance as a game time limit and a preset set time;
Game number measuring means for measuring the number of games executed while the time measuring means is measuring the set time up to a predetermined limit number of times that is predetermined as a number of games that can be executed within a predetermined unit time,
When any one of the operation means is operated while the time measuring means is measuring the game time limit, in order to invalidate either the change start or stop change of the symbol display means based on the operation Invalid operation means,
When the game limit state of the gaming machine is a time limit state in which the start of the next game is limited until the specified time limit has elapsed since the start of the game, and a certain time has not elapsed when the specified limit number of games has been completed A game restriction state selection means capable of selecting any one of the game restriction states among the number restriction states in which the start of the next game is restricted;
A program used for a gaming machine having at least
In the case where the game restriction state selection means has selected the time restriction state,
The timing means starts measuring the specified time limit from any time after the operation of the symbol variation starting means in the game until all the symbol display means can be stopped. The operation invalidating means, when the time measuring means finishes measuring the specified time limit, starts or stops changing the symbol on the symbol display means based on the operation of the operating means in the next game of the game. Disable it,
In the case where the game limit state selection means has selected the number limit state,
The time measuring means starts measuring the set time from the time limit state selection time, the game number measuring means starts counting the number of games executed after the time measuring means starts time measurement, and the operation The invalidation means is the specified limit number of times measured by the game number measuring means when the game number measuring means has finished measuring the specified limit number of times but the time counting means has not finished measuring the set time. A game in which the symbol change start or stop of the symbol display means based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game is invalidated, and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement by the timing means ends. Program for machine. A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
An operation for playing a game, comprising at least a symbol variation starting means for starting symbol variation of the symbol display means and a symbol variation stopping means for individually stopping symbol variations of the plurality of symbol display means. means,
Winning lottery means for drawing a lottery for winning / not-winning,
A game start means for allowing a game to be started by inserting a game medium;
When the lottery result of the winning determination wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbols related to winning of the plurality of symbol display means can be stopped in a predetermined manner by the operation of the symbol variation stopping means A winning means for awarding and giving out game media and other benefits,
A time measuring means capable of measuring a predetermined time limit set in advance as a game time limit and a preset set time;
Game number measuring means for measuring the number of games executed while the time measuring means is measuring the set time up to a predetermined limit number of times that is predetermined as a number of games that can be executed within a predetermined unit time,
When any one of the operation means is operated while the time measuring means is measuring the game time limit, in order to invalidate either the change start or stop change of the symbol display means based on the operation Invalid operation means,
When the game limit state of the gaming machine is a time limit state in which the start of the next game is limited until the specified time limit has elapsed since the start of the game, and a certain time has not elapsed when the specified limit number of games has been completed A game restriction state selection means capable of selecting any one of the game restriction states among the number restriction states in which the start of the next game is restricted;
A program used for a gaming machine having at least
In the case where the game restriction state selection means has selected the time restriction state,
The timing means starts measuring the specified time limit from any time after the operation of the symbol variation starting means in the game until all the symbol display means can be stopped. The operation invalidating means, when the time measuring means finishes measuring the specified time limit, starts or stops changing the symbol on the symbol display means based on the operation of the operating means in the next game of the game. Disable it,
In the case where the game limit state selection means has selected the number limit state,
The time measuring means starts measuring the set time from the time limit state selection time, the game number measuring means starts counting the number of games executed after the time measuring means starts time measurement, and the operation The invalidation means is the specified limit number of times measured by the game number measuring means when the game number measuring means has finished measuring the specified limit number of times but the time counting means has not finished measuring the set time. A game in which the symbol change start or stop of the symbol display means based on the operation of the operation means in the next game of the game is invalidated, and the invalidation is canceled after the time measurement by the timing means ends. A recording medium on which a machine program is recorded.

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