JP2009261816A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To announce a win according to the time till the start of rotation of a rotary reel, and to enhance a player's technical participation in the play by complicating the announcement mode. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a stopped symbol storing means 121 for storing stopped symbols located in a symbol display window 13 for each rotary reel 40 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped. If a prescribed winning combination is won as the result of a winning determination lottery and if a symbol constituting the won winning combination is included in the symbols stored in the stopped symbol storing means 121, the timing to output a starting signal for at least one of a plurality of drive motors can be changed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a lottery for winning determination is performed, and a symbol display means such as a rotating reel fluctuates by operation of a start switch, and these fluctuations are stopped by operation of a stop switch.

This type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, is formed so that a winning notification effect is performed in various manners. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the winning is notified by the reel rotation mode, such as the reel rotation speed, the rotation direction, and the time from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation. In addition, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when winning a specific winning combination, when the winning symbol is displayed in the symbol display area (display window), the rotation speed of the variable display portion (reel) is set. Some of them are late and give notification of winning.
JP 2001-104575 A JP 2005-65747 A

However, there is no conventional gaming machine that gives a winning notification based on the stop symbol before the rotation of the rotary reel starts and the behavior at the start of the rotation of the rotary reel.
Therefore, the present invention pays attention to the period from when the rotating reel is stopped until the rotating reel can be stopped, so that the winning can be notified by the time until the rotating reel starts rotating, and the notification mode is complicated. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can enhance technical intervention by doing so.

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) that are respectively attached to a plurality of drive motors (reel motors M1, M2, M3) and have a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, A start switch (30) for starting rotation of the drive motor, a stop switch (50) for individually stopping the rotating drive motor, and the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels (40) from the front side A symbol display window (13) that can be visually recognized, a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for winning determination for a winning combination consisting of a plurality of symbol combinations before the rotation of the drive motor, and the start switch A rotation control means (reel rotation control means 120) for outputting a start signal for starting rotation of the drive motor based on the operation of (30) and controlling the rotation of the plurality of drive motors, and the rotation Reel (40) Based on the symbol detection means for determining the position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) during rotation, the lottery result of the winning determination, the determination of the symbol detection means, and the operation of the stop switch (50) At least a stop control means (reel stop control means 130) for controlling the rotation stop of the plurality of drive motors, and the rotation reels (40) that have stopped rotating as the drive motor stops, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is awarded when the stop symbols visible from the symbol display window (13) are in a predetermined arrangement.

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 “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games.
The “design detecting means” includes an index sensor (60A) for detecting the rotation of the rotating reel (40), a detection signal of the index sensor (60A), and the number of rotation steps of the stepping motor as the drive motor. Based on this, the rotation angle of the rotary reel (40) can be determined, and the symbol determination means (131) capable of specifying the current position of the symbol displayed on the surface of the rotary reel (40) can be obtained.

The “rotation control means” performs control during rotation from the start of rotation of the drive motor, and outputs a start signal to each of the plurality of drive motors so that the rotation speed of the rotary reel (40) becomes constant. The drive motor is accelerated and rotated, and thereafter, the drive motor is rotated while maintaining a constant speed.
The “stop control means” is for performing stop control of the rotary reel (40). Stop control refers to “kicking” so as not to stop a symbol that should not be stopped at a predetermined position according to the lottery result of the winning combination, and a symbol that may be stopped at a predetermined position as much as possible "Retract" to stop. In other words, when the stop switch (50) is operated, if the lottery result of the winning judgment is `` losing '', the lottery result of the winning judgment is won for the predetermined winning combination so that no winning symbol is aligned on the active line. In the case of (winning), control is performed to delay the time for outputting the drive stop signal to each drive motor so that the winning symbols are aligned on the effective line as much as possible.

  Further, in the present invention, when all the rotating reels (40) stop rotating, stop symbol storage means for storing the stopped symbols located in the symbol display window (13) for each rotating reel (40) ( 121), and the rotation control means (120) is configured to store the stop symbol memory when the lottery result of the winning determination is not won or when a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery of the winning determination. The symbol stored in the means does not include the symbol that constitutes the winning combination and the result of the lottery determination of the winning determination is that the predetermined winning combination is won and the storage of the stopped symbol storing means Among the plurality of rotating reels (40) so that the time until the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts to change when the symbol constituting the winning combination is included in Drive motor corresponding to at least one rotary reel (40) Is characterized in that the timing for outputting the start signal can be changed.

Here, “timing to output a start signal” is an opportunity to output a start signal, for example, at the end of the lottery of the winning determination, or in the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage means (121) From the end of the determination of whether or not the time is included, it can be the time when a predetermined time or a time determined by conditions such as lottery has elapsed. “Changing the output timing” includes both cases where the output timing is delayed and advanced.
(Function)
If the stop switch (50) is operated while the rotating reel (40) is in steady rotation (the drive motor is not accelerating), stop control is performed based on the operation signal, and the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch (50) (40) stops rotating. Therefore, the stop symbol storing means (121) stores the stop symbol positioned in the symbol display window (13) when all the rotating reels (40) are stopped for each rotating reel (40). One game ends here. Next, before starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40) in the next game, for example, when the start switch (30) is operated, the winning lottery means (110) performs the lottery for the determination of winning.

  As a result of the lottery determination, when the predetermined winning combination is won, the rotation control means (120), based on the stored data of the stop symbol storing means (121), the symbols constituting the winning combination (winning symbols) Is included in the symbols stopped at the position of the symbol display window (13). When the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, the output of the start signal can be output at a timing different from that when the winning symbol is not included in the winning symbol or when the winning symbol is not included. For example, if it is determined that the winning symbol is not included in the stop symbol, the start signal is output immediately after the determination, but if the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, for example 1 A start signal is output after the elapse of seconds to delay the start of rotation of the rotating reel (40). Alternatively, if it is determined that the winning symbol is not included in the stop symbol, a start signal is output after one second of the determination, but if the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, the start signal is immediately output. The rotation start of the rotating reel (40) may be accelerated by outputting.

In this case, a start signal may be output simultaneously to a plurality of drive motors, or may be output to each drive motor at different timings. Alternatively, the timing for outputting the start signal to a specific drive motor may be varied. In other words, the present invention includes a case where all of the plurality of rotating reels (40) are simultaneously started to rotate at a timing different from normal (such as when not winning) at the time of winning, and a case where a specific rotating reel (40) is rotated in a different manner at the time of winning. Both of the cases where rotation starts at a timing different from that of the reel (40) are included.
According to the present invention, at the time of start operation, the player can know the winning by sensing the change in time until all or any of the rotating reels (40) starts rotating. In addition, since any of the stopped symbols before the rotating reel (40) starts rotating is the winning symbol, after the rotating reel (40) starts rotating, aim for the same symbol as any of those symbols. By pushing, it is possible to win in the 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 rotation control means (120) stores the stop symbol storage means (121) when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery of the winning determination. If the symbol that constitutes the winning combination is included in the symbol, the rotating reel (40) that includes the winning symbol in the stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as the “stop symbol winning reel”) makes the winning symbol a stop symbol. The start signal can be output so as to start rotating at a timing different from that of a rotating reel (40) that does not include the reel (hereinafter referred to as an unselected reel).

According to the present invention, the timing of starting rotation of the stop symbol winning reel is shifted at the time of winning.
According to the present invention, the start signal output to the stop symbol winning reel drive motor is output later or earlier than the start signal output to the unselected reel drive motor, so that the stop symbol winning reel starts rotating. When the timing is shifted and the start signal output to the drive motor of the unsuccessful selected reel is output later or earlier than the start signal output to the drive motor of the stop selected winning reel, the stop symbol selected reel starts rotating. Both cases of shifting the timing are included. In short, it is only necessary that the stop symbol winning reel starts rotating faster or slower than the unsuccessful reel as a result.

Further, in the present invention, when there are a plurality of stop symbol winning reels, a plurality of stop symbol winning reels may be rotated simultaneously at a timing different from that of the unsuccessful reels. Priority may be given between them, and rotation may be started at different timings. Conversely, if there are a plurality of unselected reels, the plurality of unselected reels are started to rotate at the same timing.
According to the present invention, when the winning symbol is displayed in the symbol display window (13), the rotation start order of the stop symbol winning reels is different. Then, the player can win a prize in the game by aiming at the same symbol as any one of the symbols of the rotating reel (40) with different time until the start of rotation.

(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, in the invention according to claim 3, the rotation control means (120) is configured such that the winning symbol included in the stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage means (121) in the symbol display window (13). Accordingly, the timing for outputting the start signal can be changed.
In the present invention, the winning symbol included in the stop symbol is positioned on the upper, lower or middle of the symbol display window (13) or on the right side of the symbol display window (13). Depending on whether it is located on the left side or in the middle, the time until the rotation of the rotary reel (40) starts to be different.

In the present invention, when the rotation start timing of each rotating reel (40) is shifted, for example, among the stop symbol winning reels, the winning symbol is preferentially rotated from the reel positioned on the upper side, or the winning symbol is reversed. It is possible to rotate with priority from the reel located on the lower side.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3.
That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the rotation control means (120) is the case where a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery of the winning determination for at least one of the drive motors, and the stop The drive that has started to rotate based on the operation of the start switch (30) in the case where the symbols constituting the winning combination are included in the symbols stored in the symbol storage means (121) and in other cases It is characterized in that the time until the rotational speed of the motor reaches a constant speed can be changed.

In the present invention, the time until the rotating reel (40) reaches a predetermined rotation speed (steady rotation) can be changed. In other words, the acceleration until the drive motor reaches the steady rotation is changed. It is possible.
Here, the acceleration of the drive motor can be changed by increasing or decreasing the voltage applied to the drive motor or by increasing or decreasing the frequency of the pulse generated by the pulse generator. The change of acceleration may be performed simultaneously for a plurality of drive motors or may be different for each drive motor. In addition, the acceleration change may be slower when the stop symbol is included than when the winning symbol is not included (the rotating reel (40) starts to rotate slowly). Conversely, the speed may be increased (the rotating reel (40) starts to rotate suddenly).

Furthermore, “changing the time until the rotational speed of the drive motor reaches a constant speed” not only changes the acceleration, but also temporarily rotates the rotating reel (40) and then rotates it again. It is also included.
According to the present invention, in addition to the time until the rotation of the rotating reel (40), the winning state can be notified by the difference in time until reaching the state of acceleration and steady rotation and bottom stop operation becomes possible, The notification mode can be diversified.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

  That is, in the invention according to claim 5, the stop control means (130) does not depend on the operation of the stop switch (50) by a temporary stop signal for temporarily stopping the rotating reel (40). The rotation control means (120) is formed so as to be able to stop the driving motor that is rotating, the winning symbol at any position of the rotating reel (40) that has started rotating next, When moving to a position that is in line with the winning symbol at any position of the rotating reel (40) to start rotation, a temporary stop signal to pause the rotating reel (40) that started rotating first After the output of the rotating reel (40) that has started rotating temporarily, the start signal can be output simultaneously to the stopped rotating reel (40) and the drive motor of the rotating reel (40) that starts rotating next. It is characterized by being formed.

In the present invention, all the rotating reels (40) start to rotate in a state where two or three winning symbols of the plurality of rotating reels (40) are arranged.
Here, the “rotary reel (40)” includes both a stop symbol winning reel and an unsuccessful reel. “On a straight line” includes a horizontal direction and an oblique direction, and of course does not include a vertical direction.
Also, here, whether or not the winning symbols have `` moved to a position aligned in a straight line '' is determined by whether or not the drive motor of the rotating reel (40), which has started rotating first, This can be determined from the time required to rotate the rotary reel (40) by an angle that moves the predetermined number of frames.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to create a situation in which all of the rotating reels (40) start to rotate with the winning symbols aligned.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to notify the winning according to the time until the rotation of the rotating reel starts, and it is possible to improve the technical intervention by complicating the notification mode. Machine 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 14 show an embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing input, output and control of the slot machine, FIGS. 3 to 10 are flowcharts showing the operation of the slot machine, and FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the symbol display window 13. FIG. 12, FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40, FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing the arrangement of stop symbols, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing the rotation start timing of the rotary reel.

(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 further includes three rotating reels 40 (41, 42, 43) symbols 44, 45, 46. A symbol display window 13 can be formed. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.
Inside the slot machine 10, a hopper unit 65 and a control device 20 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 are 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) Index sensor 60A
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 positioned below the symbol display window 13 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 checkout switch 17 is a button switch located obliquely below the symbol display window 13, and is used for paying out the stored inserted medal.
(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the symbol display window 13, and is subject to the insertion of a game medal or the depression of the bet switch 16, or “Replay”. Sometimes, the reel unit 60 is started to be driven on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

Here, “Replay” means that the flag of “Replay” is established by lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbol of “Replay” is on the winning line. Thus, in the next game, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.
In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects swinging when the lever is pressed is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 30 to detect the pressing of the lever. The detection signal is output to the control device 20 as an operation signal. In the present embodiment, the three rotary reels 40 can be started to rotate separately by operating the start switch 30 (meaning that the three rotary reels 40 may not be started simultaneously). 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 stop buttons corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is arranged below each rotary reel 40. Although not shown in the drawings, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects movement caused by pressing the button is provided inside the housing of each stop button. 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. That is, the right reel 41 can be stopped by operating the right stop button, the middle reel 42 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button, and the left reel 41 can be stopped by operating the left stop button.

(Index sensor 60A)
Although not particularly illustrated, the index sensor 60A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 60, and detects the rotation of the rotary reel 40.
Specifically, the index sensor 60A can be a light-shielding sensor disposed on each rotating reel 40, and the start index provided on the rotating reel 40 passes between the light receiving unit and the light emitting unit. Sometimes it is configured to output a detection signal.
(Output stage)
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the controller 20 as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 60 (reel motor M1, M2, M3)
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Effect display device 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 66 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 stepping motors (reel motors M1, M2, and M3, see FIG. 2) that are fixed or supported by a frame, and a left reel that is fixed to the output shaft of each reel motor. The rotary reel 40 is composed of 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the left reel 41 is attached to the reel motor M1, the middle reel 42 is attached to the reel motor M2, and the left reel 41 is attached to the reel motor M3.

The reel unit 60 is provided with a plurality of pulse generators (not shown) for driving the reel motors M1, M2, and M3, and generates pulses based on a start signal from the reel rotation control device 120. When the apparatus transmits a pulse signal, the drive shafts of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 are rotated.
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.
When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, three symbols of each rotary reel 40 can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13. Specifically, on the left side of the symbol display window 13, among the symbols 44 of the left reel 41, the symbol 44a located in the upper stage, the symbol 44b located in the middle, and the symbol 44c located in the lower can be seen. In the center of the display window 13, among the symbols 45 of the middle reel 42, a symbol 45 a positioned at the upper level, a symbol 45 b positioned at the middle level, and a symbol 45 c positioned at the lower level can be seen. Among the symbols 46 of the right reel 43, the symbol 46a located at the upper level, the symbol 46b positioned at the middle level, and the symbol 46c positioned at the lower level can be seen.

Although not particularly shown, each rotary reel 40 is provided with a start index as a detection unit that is detected by an index sensor 60A provided in the reel unit 60. The start index can be, for example, a protruding piece provided on the inside of the rotating drum or on the spoke connecting the rotating drum and the reel motor.
(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 (7).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Reel rotation control means 120
(5) Reel stop limiting means 130
(6) Hopper control means 140
(7) Winning determination means 150
The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (7), 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 motors M1 to M3 are driven. Thus, the three rotary 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 the winning symbol is stopped on the active line of the symbol display window 13 in a winning manner, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via 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 win, a special win flag is established, and a combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is determined in advance while the special win flag is established. It is formed on the condition that it matches 44 to 46 (for example, three “7” s on the active line), and a special game advantageous to the player is performed.

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 active line while any winning flag is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotational speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. . Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after the stop switch 50 is operated, it can be stopped as it is after the stop switch 50 is operated or can be stopped within 190 ms. When the corresponding winning symbol is included in the retractable symbols on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four retractable symbols consecutive from the stop symbol, the time until stopping is delayed. Thus, the rotating reel 40 pulls the winning symbol on the active line and stops. On the other hand, when the corresponding winning symbol is not included in the four retractable symbols, the winning symbol cannot be drawn on the 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.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 90
(2) Specific game control means 100
(Specific introduction game control means 90)
The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in a normal game, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, the game shifts to the BB game.
When shifting to the BB game, it starts with the insertion of 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 aligned on the active line A medal is 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 100)
The specific game control means 100 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 is awarded when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line L1 of the symbol display window 13. It is. 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.
(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.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Random number generator 111
(2) Random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table 113
(4) Determination means 114
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Random number generator 111)
The random number generating means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).

(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction means 112 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means 111 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 113)
The winning determination table 113 has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 111.
(Determination means 114)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, the determination means 114 is a winning area composed of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data.

(Reel rotation control means 120)
The reel rotation control means 120 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on an effective operation signal of the start switch 30, and changes the rotation start mode of the rotating reel 40 based on the lottery result of the winning determination.
The reel rotation control means 120 includes the following means (1) to (4) as shown in FIG.
(1) Stop symbol storage means 121
(2) Rotation start mode determining means 122
(3) Start signal output means 123
(4) Stop operation invalid release means 124
The reel rotation control means 120 may have other means than the above.

(Stop symbol storage means 121)
The stop symbol storage means 121 stores a symbol stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 13 when the rotary reel 40 is completely stopped based on the determination of the symbol determination means 131 of the reel stop control means 130 described later. belongs to.
Specifically, the stop symbol storage means 121 includes a memory for storing the symbols of the rotating reels 40 positioned in the upper, middle and lower stages of the symbol display window 13 for each rotating reel 40, and the symbol determining means. Every time stop symbol information is output from 131, the contents stored in the memory are updated.
(Rotation start mode determining means 122)
Based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the information stored in the stop symbol storage means 121, the rotation start mode determining means 122 outputs the start signal output timing for starting the reel motors M1 to M3, the reel motor M1 This is to determine the pulse frequency for driving ~ M3.

Specifically, the rotation start mode determination unit 122 is a stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage unit 121 when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery determination, and the symbol related to the winning is stored in the stop symbol storage unit 121 When the information is included in the information, the rotation start mode of all the rotation reels 40 or the rotation start mode of the rotation reel 40 whose winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information is determined. That is, the rotation start mode of the rotary reel 40 is changed between the case where the lottery result of the winning determination is not won and the case where the winning symbol is included in the winning symbols.
Here, the “rotation start mode” refers to “how to start rotation” of the rotary reel 40, such as the time until the start of rotation and the acceleration during rotation. In this embodiment, the reel rotation control is performed. The means 120 controls the three rotation reels 40 to simultaneously start rotation (reel motors M1 to M3 are driven simultaneously) and the three rotation reels 40 in response to an operation signal of a single start switch 30. Both of the controls for starting rotation individually (reel motors M1 to M3 are driven separately) are configured to be executable. Hereinafter, the rotation start mode in the case where the rotation reels 40 are started to rotate simultaneously and the rotation start mode in the case where the individual rotation reels 40 are started to rotate separately will be described.

(A) When rotating the rotating reel 40 simultaneously When rotating the rotating reel 40 simultaneously, the rotation start mode determining means 122 can basically determine the following two rotation starting modes.
(1) Time to start rotation (time to start driving the reel motor)
This is the time T1 shown in FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the rotation of the rotary reel 40, where the horizontal axis indicates time and the vertical axis indicates the rotation speed of the reel motor. The time until the start of rotation is the output timing of a start signal (a signal for starting to drive the reel motors M1 to M3, specifically, an operation start signal to the pulse generator) output from the start signal output means 123 described later. It can be changed by slowing down or fastening.

For example, when the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information stored in the stop symbol storing means 121, the time until the rotation can be started is longer than when the winning symbol is not included. Specifically, at the time of incorrect selection, the time (seconds) until the start of rotation is set to “0”. That is, a start signal is output immediately after determining whether or not the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information. On the other hand, when the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information, the time until the start of rotation is set to “1”. Then, after determining whether or not the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information, a start signal is output after one second has passed.
Note that the time until the start of rotation may be changed depending on the winning combination. For example, it can be set to 2 seconds until the start of rotation for BB winning, and 1 second for small winning.

(2) Time to reach steady rotation (acceleration of reel motors M1 to M3)
This is the time T2 and T2 ′ shown in FIG. The accelerations of the reel motors M1 to M3 can be changed by adjusting the frequency of the pulse output from the pulse generator for driving the stepping motor. In other words, the stepping motor is driven to accelerate by gradually increasing the pulse frequency. However, if this pulse frequency is gradually increased, the acceleration decreases and the time until steady rotation is reached is longer. (See T2 ′). Further, if the frequency is set so as to increase rapidly, the acceleration increases and the time to reach steady rotation is shortened (see T2).

When the predetermined game time limit has elapsed, the operation of the stop switch 50 becomes valid (the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled) when the rotary reel 40 (reel motor) reaches a steady rotation. The change in acceleration is synonymous with the change in time until the stop operation becomes possible. However, even if the game time limit has not elapsed, the player cannot perform the stop operation if the player can determine the difference in speed at the beginning of the movement of the rotating reel 40, because the inoperable time remains after reaching the steady rotation. It doesn't matter much whether the time until it is possible is long or short.
Then, for example, when the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information stored in the stop symbol storage means 121, the acceleration is made slower or vice versa than when the winning symbol is not included. The acceleration may be changed depending on the winning combination. For example, it can be set to 2 seconds until the steady rotation is reached if the BB is won, and 1 second if the small role is won.

As the rotation start mode determining means 122, a combination of the above (1) and (2) may be determined as the rotation mode.
(B) In the case where the individual rotation reels 40 are started to rotate separately In the case where the individual rotation reels 40 are started to rotate separately, the rotation start mode determination means 122 basically has the following three rotation start modes: Can be determined.
(1) Time to start rotation of the rotating reel 40 (hereinafter referred to as stop symbol winning reel X) whose winning symbol is stored in the stop symbol information stored in the stop symbol storing means 121. This is the stop symbol winning reel. The rotation start time of X is shifted from the rotation reel 40 other than the stop symbol winning reel X (hereinafter referred to as an unrecognized reel). For example, it is possible to set so that only the stop symbol winning reel X starts to rotate later than the other rotating reels 40, or conversely starts rotating earlier than the unselected reel. In this case, the time until the start of rotation of the unsuccessful reel may be changed without changing the time until the start of rotation of the unsuccessful reel, and the time until the start of rotation of the unsuccessful reel may be changed. May be set so that the stop symbol winning reel X and the unsuccessful reels start rotating at different times, or the time until the start of rotation of the unsuccessful reels is changed from the unsuccessful time to the stop symbol. The time until the start of rotation of the winning reel X may also be changed from that at the time of incorrect winning.

Further, when there are a plurality of stop symbol winning reels X, they are simultaneously rotated. Therefore, the three rotating reels 40 may rotate at the same time. However, the time until the rotation starts is different from that at the time of incorrect selection, so that it will not be distinguished from the case of incorrect selection.
Note that the time until the rotation of the stop symbol winning reel X may be predetermined or may be changed depending on the winning combination won. Or you may set according to the position of the winning symbol of the stop symbol winning reel X. For example, the time until the start of rotation is longer when the winning symbol is positioned on the lower side (middle level or lower level) than when the winning symbol is positioned on the upper side (upper level or middle level). (Or shorter).

(2) Rotation start order of the three rotary reels 40 When the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol information stored in the stop symbol storage means 121, the rotation reel 40 is started to rotate in a predetermined order. It is. For example, the three reels start to rotate at the same time when not selected, and start rotating in the order of the left reel 41, the middle reel 42, and the right reel 43 at the time of winning (or vice versa). The rotation start order may be changed depending on the type of winning combination. Alternatively, the stop symbol winning reel X is started to rotate first (or last) (if there are two, the rotation is started first), and the non-selected reels are sequentially started to rotate. The rotation start order of the unsuccessful reels may be predetermined (for example, left side priority) or may be determined by lottery. The difference from the above (1) is that the rotation start timings of the three rotary reels 40 are different.

Here, the time from the start of rotation of one rotation reel 40 to the start of rotation of the next rotation reel 40 (that is, the time difference between the rotation start times of each rotation reel 40) may be set at equal intervals. However, the winning combination may be changed according to predetermined conditions such as the type of winning combination and the position of the winning symbol that is stopped. When setting the time interval according to the type of winning combination, for example, in the case of a small combination winning, the rotation start interval of each rotary reel 40 is set to 0.5 seconds, and in the case of BB winning, 1 second is set in advance. I can leave.
On the other hand, when setting the time interval according to the position of the winning winning symbol, for example, when there are a plurality of stopped symbol winning reels X, the winning symbol is located above the symbol display window 13 (for example, upper or middle). The winning symbol on the stop symbol winning reel X located in the position until the winning symbol moves to the winning symbol position on the stopping symbol winning reel X located on the lower side (for example, middle or lower) You can set the time. In short, this is the rotation time required to move the symbol of the rotary reel 40 by one frame to two frames when the reel motor is started. It can be determined on the basis of the symbol arrangement for each reel stored in the stop symbol storage means 121 whether the plurality of stop symbol winning reels X start to rotate with a time difference corresponding to the number of frames.

(3) Acceleration of a plurality of rotating reels 40 When the winning symbol is included in the stopping symbol information stored in the stopping symbol storage means 121, the acceleration of each rotating reel 40 is changed. For example, the three reels are accelerated at the same speed when not selected, and the acceleration is fast in the order of the left reel 41, the middle reel 42, and the right reel 43 (which may be reversed depending on the winning combination). Or it will be late. Alternatively, the acceleration of the stop symbol winning reel X may be faster or slower than the unsuccessful reel.
(4) Time to reach steady rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 40 The difference from the above (3) is that the acceleration of the plurality of rotating reels 40 is reached while the acceleration of the plurality of rotating reels 40 remains the same. The time is different. This can be performed by temporarily stopping the rotating reel 40 and rotating it again. In this case, the stop signal output means 133 of the stop control means 130, which will be described later, is configured to output a pause signal for outputting a stop signal regardless of the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the temporarily stopped rotation A start signal is output to the reel motor of the reel 40 and is rotated again. The revolving reel 40 starts accelerating again from the initial speed, and as a result, the time to reach steady rotation is delayed.

In the above case, a start signal is simultaneously output to the reel motor (s) of the rotating reel 40 to be rotated again and to the reel motor (s) of the rotating reel 40 to be rotated next. You may make it do. In this way, for example, it is possible to rotate the plurality of rotating reels 40 at the same speed in a state where the winning symbol of the re-rotating reel and the winning symbol of the reel to be rotated next are aligned.
The rotation start mode determining means 122 is a combination of the above (1) and (3) (time and acceleration until the rotation start for the stop symbol winning reel X), or (2) (3) or (2) A combination of (4) (the rotation start order and acceleration or steady rotation time of the three rotary reels 40) may be determined as the rotation start mode. Further, regardless of whether or not it is the stop symbol winning reel X, the time until the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 may be determined as the rotation start mode.

Further, the rotation start mode determination means 122 may be able to determine the same rotation start mode as that at the time of unsuccessful selection with a predetermined probability even when the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol. That is, it is not always necessary to change the rotation start mode of the rotary reel 40 at the time of winning. Whether to change the rotation start mode may be determined by lottery or may be determined according to the gaming state. For example, the rotation start mode may be changed only in a specific game section.
(Start signal output means 123)
The start signal output means 123 is for outputting a start signal based on the operation signal of the start switch 30 in accordance with the rotation mode determined by the rotation start mode determination unit 122.

Specifically, predetermined game start conditions such as when the insertion switch 15 detects an insertion medal, when the credit is “1” or more and the bet switch 16 is operated, and when the hopper unit 65 is not paying out a medal. When the condition is satisfied, a start signal is output when an operation signal for the start switch 30 is received.
Here, in the present embodiment, the start signal output means 123 can output a start signal to each of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3, and simultaneously outputs a start signal to the three reel motors M1 to M3. It is also possible to output a start signal with a time difference between the reel motors M1, M2, and M3.

  Furthermore, the acceleration times of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 are set to be different depending on the type of output start signal. That is, the pulse generator provided corresponding to each of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 is formed so that the increment of the frequency of the generated pulse can be changed according to the type of the start signal. For example, the start signal output means 123 outputs an acceleration setting N signal when starting rotation at a normal acceleration, and an acceleration setting H signal when starting rotation at an acceleration faster than the normal acceleration. When rotation is started at a slow acceleration, an acceleration setting L signal is output. Then, the pulse generator increases the pulse frequency at a normal speed when receiving the signal of the acceleration setting N, and increases the pulse frequency faster than usual when receiving the signal of the acceleration setting H. When a signal of setting L is received, the pulse frequency is increased later than usual.

The acceleration setting is not limited to the above three steps, and may be provided in five steps: fast, slightly fast, normal, slightly slow, and slow. On the other hand, only two steps of fast and slow may be used. “Fast” and “Slow” are relative expressions when compared with the normal setting.
Further, the start signal output means 123, when the rotation start mode determination means 122 determines the rotation mode including the temporary stop of the rotary reel 40, the start signal to the reel motor even if there is no operation signal of the start switch 30. Can be output.
In this way, the start signal output means 123 sends a start signal for setting a predetermined acceleration to each reel motor M1, M2, M3 based on the rotation mode determined by the rotation start mode determination unit 122 at a predetermined timing. It is designed to output.

(Stop operation invalid release means 124)
The stop operation invalid release means 124 is for making the rotation of the rotary reel 40 stop by an operation signal of the stop switch 50.
Here, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 reaches the control device 20 until the rotation reel 40 reaches the steady rotation in the next game after the rotation of each rotation reel 40 stops and the predetermined game time limit elapses. It is formed so as not to. In other words, the stop operation is disabled during which the stop switch 50 does not work during the above-described period. This is because a predetermined signal cut-off means (not shown) is provided in the electrical connection path connecting each detection sensor of the stop switch 50 and the control device 20, and when this signal cut-off means is operating, the detection of the sensor When the signal is not communicated to the control device 20 and the signal blocking means is inactive, it can be executed by forming the sensor detection signal to communicate with the control device 20. 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.

The game time limit is called a so-called wait time,
The time set so that the next game cannot be performed if a predetermined time has not elapsed even after one game is over, so that the player cannot insert excessive medals at a certain time. It is. Specifically, the game time per game is determined based on the rule that the bet amount used per minute does not exceed 400 yen, and the time between the start of the game and the start of the next game is It is specified as 4.1 seconds or more. In the present embodiment, the time from when the rotating reel 40 reaches steady rotation (when the stop switch 50 can be operated) until the rotating reel 40 reaches steady rotation in the next game is less than 4.1 seconds. In this case, the stop switch 50 is made inoperable until 4.1 seconds have elapsed.

Note that whether or not the rotating reel 40 has rotated normally can be confirmed by measuring the detection time interval of the index sensor 60A. Alternatively, a rotation detection sensor may be provided in the reel motor to detect the rotation speed of the drive shaft.
Then, the stop operation invalid canceling means 124 cancels the invalidity of the stop operation by disabling the signal blocking means when the rotating reel 40 reaches the steady rotation and the game time limit has elapsed.
(Reel stop control means 130)
The reel stop control means 130 is for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.

The reel stop control means 130 includes the following means (1) to (3) as shown in FIG.
(1) Symbol determination means 131
(2) Stop data storage means 132
(3) Stop signal output means 133
The reel stop control means 130 may include means other than those described above.
(Design determination means 131)
The symbol determination means 131 is for recognizing the current position of the symbol of each rotary reel 40 for each rotary reel 40 based on the detection signal of the index sensor 60A.

  Specifically, the symbol determination means 131 defines the area of each symbol displayed on the reel tape of each rotary reel 40, although not particularly shown, with the number of transmitted pulses for one rotation of the rotary reel 40 as a full range. And a counting means for counting the number of transmitted pulses of the pulse transmission device while clearing them to zero when receiving the detection signal of the index sensor 60A. Then, by comparing the count value of the counting means with each symbol determination table, the symbol on the specific position of the specific rotating reel 40, for example, the upper position, the middle position, the lower position of the symbol display window 13, It is possible to grasp whether or not is located.

Then, the symbol determination means 131 stores the symbol positioned on the effective line as a reference symbol when receiving an effective stop switch 50 operation signal. In addition, information on the stop symbol when the rotation reel 40 stops rotating is output to the stop symbol storage means 121.
(Stop data storage means 132)
The stop data storage means 132 stores a plurality of stop data for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 by an operation signal of the stop switch 50.
As stop data, winning symbol drawing stop data and loss stop data are provided. The winning symbol pull-in stop data means that, if the winning symbol is determined to be a result of winning the lottery, the winning symbol will be stopped as much as possible on the predetermined effective winning line, and other than the winning symbol will be controlled. This is for kicking control that does not stop the symbol in the winning mode on the effective winning line. Loss stop data is used to perform kicking control so that the symbols that stop on the effective winning line do not have any winning pattern.

The stop specified on the table for each symbol according to the predetermined condition, how many frames are rotated from the reference symbol at the predetermined position that can be stopped immediately when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received. The table is also included in the stop data.
(Stop signal output means 133)
The stop signal output means 133 is for outputting a stop signal for individually stopping the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 based on the stop data. Specifically, the stop signal is a signal for stopping the pulse output of the pulse generator.
Specifically, the stop signal output means 133 shifts the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 and the output of the stop signal so that the above-described kicking and pulling-in is performed, and the time until the rotating reel 40 stops is determined. Delay.

If the rotating reel 40 has not reached the steady rotation, even if any of the stop switches 50 is operated, the operation signal does not reach the control device 20 as a valid operation signal, so a stop signal is output. The rotating reel 40 does not stop.
Further, the stop signal output means 133 can output a stop signal regardless of the operation signal of the stop switch 50 when a temporary stop signal is output from the reel rotation control means 120.
(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.
(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, the reel rotation control means 120 performs a rotation start process of the rotary reel 40. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 50 is turned on. If the stop switch 50 is not turned on, the process returns to step 103. If the stop switch 50 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, the stop symbol storage means 121 stores the stop symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 is not operated, the process returns to step 103. 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 107.

In step 107, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the active line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not a prize has been won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 108.
In step 108, medals are paid out and other winning processes are performed. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 107 that no prize has been won, step 108 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 by the random number extraction means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the determination unit 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the determination unit 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 113 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 rotating reel 40 in step 104 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 reel rotation start process in step 102 in FIG. 3 will be described based on the flow in FIG.

First, in step 400 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the winning determination means 110 has won a predetermined winning combination. If the predetermined winning combination is won, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, it is determined whether or not to change the rotation start mode. For example, a determination is made as to whether a lottery for determining whether or not to change the rotation start mode has been won or whether a specific game section has been won. If it is determined that the rotation start mode is to be changed, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, it is determined whether or not there is a rotating reel 40 in which the winning symbol is included in the stopped symbol, that is, whether there is the stopped symbol winning reel X. If there is a stop symbol winning reel X, the process proceeds to the next step 403.

In step 403, a start signal output process corresponding to the rotation start mode determined by the rotation start mode determination means 122 is performed.
If the lottery result of the winning determination means 110 is not won in the predetermined winning combination in the step 400 (the lottery result is losing), if it is determined not to change the rotation start mode in the step 401, and in the step 402 If there is no stop symbol winning reel X, the process proceeds to step 404.
In step 404, start signals are simultaneously output to all the reel motors M1, M2, and M3. The start signal output in this case causes the pulse generators of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 to generate a pulse signal that is set so that the acceleration period of the rotary reel 40 becomes a predetermined normal acceleration period. This is a signal of acceleration setting N for the purpose. By this start signal output, the three rotating reels 40 start rotating at the same acceleration. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 405.

In step 405, it is determined whether all reels have reached steady rotation. If all the reels have not reached the steady rotation, the process returns to step 405. If all the reels have reached the steady rotation, the process proceeds to the next step 406. At this time, a time limit measurement timer (not shown) starts a time count of 4.1 seconds as the game time limit of the next game.
In step 406, it is determined whether or not the game time limit has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time count started when all reels have reached steady rotation in the previous game exceeds 4.1 seconds. If the game time limit has not elapsed, the process returns to step 406. If the game time limit has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 407. In step 407, the invalidation of the stop operation is canceled. That is, the stop switch 50 can be operated. Then, the reel rotation start process ends.

In step 404, a start signal is output immediately to each of the reel motors M1, M2, and M3 after the determinations in steps 400 to 402. For example, the winning lottery means 110 finishes the determination and performs lottery. The start signal may be set to be output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the result was obtained. The predetermined time in this case is preferably set to a time sufficient to complete the determinations in steps 400 to 402.
Next, the start signal output process of step 402 will be described based on the flow of FIG. 7 to FIG.
(Control example 1)
In the control example 1, the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate at different timings (that is, the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate in a predetermined order), and are shown in FIG. In the figure, “n” and “m” are positive numbers and represent a predetermined set time (second). Also, n <m.

First, in step 500 of FIG. 7, the rotation start order of the rotary reel 40 is determined. The rotation start order may be determined in advance according to whether or not the winning symbol has a winning symbol or the type of winning symbol, or may be determined by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, a time n from the start of rotation of the first rotation start reel (the rotation reel 40 that starts the first rotation) to the start of rotation of the second rotation start reel (the rotation reel 40 that starts the second rotation), A time m from the start of rotation of the rotation start reel to the start of rotation of the third rotation start reel (the rotation reel 40 starting the third rotation) is set. The n value and m value may be predetermined values or may be determined in advance according to the type of winning combination. Or you may determine according to the position of a winning symbol, and you may determine by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, a start signal is output to the reel motor of the first rotation start reel. At this time, a timer (not shown) starts time counting. The start signals output in this control example are all signals for acceleration setting N. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, after the elapse of n seconds, a start signal is output to the reel motor of the second rotation start reel. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.
In step 504, after the elapse of m seconds, a start signal is output to the reel motor of the third rotation start reel. Then, the start signal output process ends.

According to this control example, when a predetermined winning combination is won and the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, the rotating reels 40 start rotating at different timings, so that the player knows the winning symbol. Can do. Further, if the player aims at one of the symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 13 before starting the reel rotation, the game can be won.
In the above example, the m value is the time from the start of rotation of the first rotation start reel to the start of rotation of the third rotation start reel, but the rotation of the third rotation start reel from the start of rotation of the second rotation start reel. It may be the time to start. In this case, the m value may be equal to the n value, and may be large or small. In step 503, the timer starts the time count of the m value.

(Concrete example)
The rotation start mode based on the above control example will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
Here, the n value and the m value are determined according to the position of the winning symbol, and the rotation start order is, as a rule, the unsuccessful reels other than the stop symbol winning reel X, the order of the stopped symbol winning reel X, If there are multiple reels, the left side priority is given. If there are multiple stop symbol winning reels X, the one with the winning symbol at the top is given priority. If the winning symbol is located at the same position, the left side has priority. Shall be determined.
As a result of the winning determination, “Bell” is won, and among the symbols that are visible from the display window 13 before the start switch 30 is pressed, the bell symbol that is the winning symbol is left as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the reel 41 is in the upper stage, the middle reel 42 is in the lower stage, and the right reel 43 is not. In this case, the rotation start order of the rotating reel 40 is the first reel 43 for the unrecognized reel that does not include the winning symbol, and the left reel 41 on the left of the reels corresponding to the stopped symbol winning reel X. The remaining middle reel 42 is determined third. In addition, the n value is set to the specified value of 0.5 seconds because there is no winning symbol on the first rotation start reel, and the m value is the time until the symbol on the upper stage of the left reel 41 moves to the lower stage (the symbol when the motor is started) Is set to 2).

When such a setting is made, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the right reel 43 starts rotating first, and then the left reel 41 starts rotating after a delay of 0.5 seconds. Finally, the middle reel 42 starts rotating when the bell symbol of the left reel 41 is positioned at the lower stage. Then, since the middle reel 42 starts rotating when two bell symbols are arranged, a skilled player who can observe this state can predict that the bell symbol is won.
In the case where the same setting method is adopted, “Bell” is won, and among the symbols that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13 before the start switch 30 is pressed, the bell symbol that is the winning symbol is shown in FIG. )), It is assumed that the left reel 41 is in the lower stage, the middle reel 42 is in the upper stage, and the right reel 43 is in the lower stage. In this case, the rotation start order of the rotating reel 40 is the first reel among the reels corresponding to the stop symbol winning reel X, the winning reel being positioned at the uppermost position, and the winning symbol being stopped in the same row. Among the symbol winning reels X, the left reel 41 located on the left side is set as the second, and the remaining right reel 43 is set as the third. In addition, the n value is set to the time until the symbol on the upper stage of the middle reel 42 moves to the lower stage, and the m value has a specified value of 0.5 because there is no difference in the positions of the winning symbols on the left reel 41 and the right reel 43. Set to seconds.

When such a setting is made, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the middle reel 42 starts rotating first, and the left reel 41 starts rotating when the bell symbol of the middle reel 42 is positioned at the lower stage. Then, the right reel 41 starts rotating with a delay of 0.5 seconds. Then, the phenomenon that two bell symbols start to rotate together as in the specific example described above can be generated.
Note that the winning symbol can be assumed by the arrangement of the stop symbols even if the setting method of the rotation start order is kept as it is and the n value and the m value are set to predetermined specified values. For example, assuming that the stop symbols are arranged as shown in FIG. 13C and the rotation starts in the order of the right reel 43, the middle reel 42, and the left reel 41, it is assumed that “watermelon” is won. If the rotation starts in the order of the right reel 43, the left reel 41, and the middle reel 42, it can be assumed that “Bell” has been won. In addition, if the rotation starts in the order of the middle reel 42, the right reel 43, and the left reel 41, the “replay” winning can be assumed, and if the rotation starts in the order of the left reel 41, the middle reel 42, and the right reel 43, “7 (BB)” or “ The winning of “Plum” can be assumed.

(Control example 2)
Control example 2 starts rotation of the stop symbol winning reel X and the other reels at different timings, and is shown in FIG. In the figure, “p” is a positive number and represents a predetermined set time (second).
First, in step 510 shown in FIG. 8, a time p until the stop symbol winning reel X starts to rotate is set. At this time, the timer starts counting time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 511.
In step 511, a start signal is output to the reel motor of the rotary reel 40 other than the X reel. The start signals output in this control example are all signals for acceleration setting N. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 512.

In step 512, after p seconds have elapsed, a start signal is output to the reel motor of the stop symbol winning reel X. Then, the start signal output process ends.
Note that the start signal may be output to the stop symbol winning reel X in Step 511 and the start signal may be output to the rotating reels 40 other than the stop symbol winning reel X in Step 512. If there are two stop symbol winning reels X, start signals are output to all the stop symbol winning reels X in step 512. When there are three stop symbol winning reels X, that is, when the winning symbols are included in the stop symbols of all reels, the rotation reel 40 does not start rotating in step 511, and the three rotation reels 40 are p. The rotation will start after a lapse of seconds.

According to this control, when a predetermined winning combination is won and the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, only the stop symbol winning reel X starts rotating at a different timing, so the player knows the winning symbol. be able to. In addition, the game can be won by aiming at any of the symbols of the stop symbol winning reel X that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13 before the rotation of the stop symbol winning reel X starts. , Your chances of winning a prize increase.
(Concrete example)
The rotation start mode based on the above control example will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
Here, the p value is determined according to the type of winning combination.

Similarly to the specific example of the control example 1 described above, as shown in FIG. 13A, among the symbols visible from the display window 13, the bell symbol which is the winning symbol is the upper stage of the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42. Assume that it is in the lower row and is not in the right reel 43. In this case, the p value is set to, for example, 1 second set corresponding to the bell winning. Then, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the right reel 43, which is an illegally selected reel, starts rotating first, and then the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 start rotating simultaneously with a delay of one second.
If it is set in this way, it will be difficult to determine which symbol is the winning symbol. You can aim for the bell design. In addition, when there are other stop symbols that overlap, for example, when “bell” and “watermelon” overlap as in the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 shown in FIG. By targeting either bell or watermelon, you can win with a one-half chance.

By the way, when the stop symbol is arranged as shown in FIG. 13C, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 start rotating simultaneously, and then the right reel 43 rotates after a predetermined time delay. When it starts, it is only necessary to aim for “7” of the BB winning symbol without hesitation. In this case, of course, there is a possibility of winning a plum, but in order to make this distinction, the p value at the time of winning the BB should be set to a setting (for example, longer) different from the p value at the time of winning the plum.
The p value may be determined depending on where the winning symbol is located. For example, it can be set to 1 second if it is located in the upper stage of the symbol display window 13, 1.5 seconds if it is located in the middle stage, and 2 seconds if it is located in the lower stage. it can. In this case, when the stop symbols are arranged as shown in FIG. 13C, the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 start rotating simultaneously, and the right reel 43 starts rotating after a delay, Depending on the time until the rotation of the right reel 43, it is possible to inform which symbol is the winning symbol.

(Control example 3)
In the control example 3, the acceleration at the start of rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is changed, and is shown in FIG.
In step 520 of FIG. 9, the acceleration for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 40 is set. For example, the stop symbol winning reel X is set to the acceleration setting L, and the non-winning reel is set to the acceleration setting N or H. Alternatively, the stop symbol winning reel X may be set to acceleration setting N, and the non-winning reel may be set to acceleration setting L or H. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 521.
In step 521, the start signals set corresponding to the respective rotating reels 40 are simultaneously output to the reel motors M1, M2 and M3 of all reels. Then, the start signal output process ends.

According to this control example, when a predetermined winning combination is won and the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, only the stop symbol winning reel X starts rotating at different accelerations (slowly or quickly rotates). So that the player can know the winning. In addition, when the acceleration of the stop symbol winning reel X is set to be low, there is a high possibility that the player can win a prize because the stop symbol can be visually recognized for a long time.
(Concrete example)
The rotation start mode based on the above control example will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
Here, as a general rule, the acceleration setting shall be set to acceleration setting H or N for the unsuccessful reels, acceleration setting N or L for the stop symbol winning reel X, and if there are multiple stop symbol winning reels X, It is set so that the symbol position is delayed in order from the reel on the upper side (slower as it is on the lower side), and the same acceleration is set when the position of the winning symbol is the same.

As in the specific example of the control example 1 described above, as shown in FIG. 13A, among the symbols visible from the display window 13, the winning symbol is the upper symbol of the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42. Assume that it is in the lower row and is not in the right reel 43. In this case, acceleration is set for the right reel 43, which is an unlucky reel, by acceleration setting H, among the stop symbol winning reels X, the left reel 41 whose winning symbol is on the upper side is set by acceleration N, and the remaining middle reels 42 are set. Set to acceleration setting L.
Then, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the three rotating reels 40 start rotating simultaneously, but the right reel 43 rotates the fastest, and then the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 rotate in order. For example, while the symbol on the upper side of the right reel 43 moves (three frames) until it hides below the symbol display window 13, the symbol on the upper level of the left reel 41 moves to the lower level (two frames) and moves to the middle reel 42 The upper symbol can be set so that it only moves to the middle (one frame). In such a case, it is difficult to determine which winning symbol is the winning symbol, but it is only the bell symbol that overlaps in the stopping symbol of the left reel 41 and the middle reel 42 that are slow to rotate. You can aim for the bell design. In addition, when there are other stop symbols that overlap, it is possible to win with a probability of one-half or one-third by aiming at one of them.

In addition, even when the winning symbols are included in all of the three rotating reels 40, the three rotating reels 40 may be set to accelerations L, N, and H, respectively, and cannot be distinguished from the above. It looks like, but if you become an expert, you can distinguish by the arrangement of stop symbols.
(Control example 4)
In the control example 4, the time until the start of rotation and the acceleration when the three rotary reels 40 are simultaneously started to rotate are changed, as shown in FIG. Here, “N” in the figure is a positive number and represents a predetermined set time (second).
In step 530 of FIG. 10, a time N until the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate is set. At this time, the timer starts counting time. The N value may be a predetermined value or may be determined in advance according to the type of winning combination. Alternatively, it may be determined by the position of the winning symbol in the symbol display window 13, or may be determined by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 531.

In step 531, an acceleration for starting rotation of each rotary reel 40 is set. The acceleration setting may be determined depending on the type of winning combination, or may be determined by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 532.
In step 532, after the elapse of N seconds, a start signal that is set identically is simultaneously output to all the reel motors M1, M2, and M3. Then, the start signal output process ends.
According to this control example, when a predetermined winning combination is won and the winning symbol is included in the stop symbol, the time until the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts after the start operation is different from normal and the acceleration Since the game is different, the player can know the winning. Then, remembering the stop symbol during N seconds, if you aim for any symbol, you can win in the game.

  In the above example, both the time to start rotation and the acceleration are changed, but only the acceleration may be changed only for the time to start rotation. When changing the time until the start of rotation, the time until the start of rotation may be changed depending on the position of the winning symbol included in the stop symbol. For example, when there is at least one rotating reel in which the winning symbol is positioned in the upper stage (which may be the lower stage or the middle stage) among the stopped symbols of the three rotating reels 40, the acceleration setting L (H or N may be used) Can be set. Alternatively, the acceleration setting L (which may be H or N) may be selected when there is at least one winning symbol on the right reel 43 (which may be left or right).

(Other control examples)
Although the above-described control examples 1 to 4 are shown as typical examples of the start signal output process according to the rotation start mode, the reel rotation control unit 120 may be able to execute control combining these. .
Specifically, (1) in the control example 1 or the control example 2, the acceleration of the rotary reel 40 may be further set. For example, in Control Example 1, the first rotation start reel can be set to acceleration setting L, the second rotation start reel can be set to acceleration setting N, and the third rotation start reel can be set to acceleration setting H. Further, in the control example 2, the stop symbol winning reel X can be set as an acceleration setting L, and the remaining rotating reels 40 can be set as an acceleration setting N.

Alternatively, (2) in the control example 3, the rotation start order of the rotary reel 40 may be further set. For example, the stop symbol winning reel X may be set to start rotating first, and the remaining reels start to rotate sequentially from the left or right. Alternatively, the stop symbol winning reel X may be rotated last, and the remaining reels may be rotated sequentially from the left or right.
In the present embodiment, all of the above-described control examples 1 to 4 and other control examples (1) and (2) may be executable. For example, a control example to be applied may be changed according to the type of winning combination, the arrangement of stop symbols, and the like. Alternatively, any two or more combinations of the above control examples may be executable.

(Specific examples of other control examples)
Here, another specific example based on another control example will be described with reference to FIG. Although explanation of the flow of control is omitted, this is a combination of the control example 1 shown in FIG. 7 and control for varying the time until steady rotation, and in a state where three winning symbols are arranged. All the rotating reels 40 start to rotate.
In this example, although not particularly illustrated, the stop signal output means 133 outputs a stop signal in response to a pause signal output from a “pause signal output means” provided in the rotation control means 120. The “temporary stop signal output means” can output simultaneously to a plurality of reel motors, and outputs the stop signal output means 133 temporary stop signal after the counting of n and m shown in FIG. In addition, n and m each include 0, and are formed so that the first rotation start reel and the second rotation start reel, or the second rotation start reel and the third rotation start reel may start rotating substantially simultaneously. .

Furthermore, the start signal output means is configured to be capable of outputting a start signal having the same acceleration setting simultaneously to the temporarily stopped rotating reel 40 and the reel motor of the rotating reel 40 to be rotated next after the temporary stop signal is output. ing.
The rotation start order is, in principle, the order of the unsuccessful reels other than the stop symbol winning reel X, the order of the stop symbol winning reel X, and when there are a plurality of unsuccessful reels, the counter rotation direction ( The winning symbol that is closest to (upward) is given priority to the one that is farthest away. If there are multiple stop symbol winning reels X, the winning symbol is given priority in the upper position. When is located, the left side priority (however, m or n is set to 0) shall be determined.

Here, the position of the winning symbol closest to the upper position of the symbol display window 13 in each rotating reel is the symbol (symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage means 121 for the rotating reel and the rotating reel. The symbol displayed on the reel tape can be identified by comparing the symbol identification table in which the symbol number is associated with the symbol number.
As a result of the winning determination, “Bell” is won, and among the symbols visible from the symbol display window 13 before the start switch 30 is pressed, the bell symbol which is the winning symbol is as shown in FIG. Further, it is assumed that the upper reel is located at the upper stage and the middle reel 42 at the lower stage and is not present at the right reel 43, but is located one frame above the upper stage. In this case, the rotation start order of the rotary reel 40 is the right reel 43, which is an unselected reel that does not include the winning symbol, and the winning symbol position of the reel corresponding to the stop symbol winning reel X is on the upper side. The left reel 41 is determined as the second, and the remaining middle reel 42 is determined as the third. The n value is set to the time until the bell symbol of the right reel 43 moves to the upper stage of the symbol display window 13 (the time for the symbol to move one frame when the motor is started), and the m value is the value of the left reel 41. The time until the symbol on the upper stage moves to the lower stage (the time required for the symbol to move two frames when the motor is started) is set. As described above, the n value and the m value are also the time until the “pause signal output unit” outputs the pause signal.

  When such a setting is made, after the start switch 30 is pressed, the right reel 43 first starts rotating, and the bell symbol outside the symbol display window 13 moves to the upper position of the symbol display window 13. The right reel 43 pauses. 14B, when the bell symbol of the right reel 43 and the upper bell symbol of the left reel 41 are arranged, the right reel 43 starts to rotate simultaneously with the left reel 41. Since the initial speed and acceleration of the right reel 43 and the left reel 41 are the same, the bell symbols of the right reel 43 and the left reel 41 move downward while being aligned. Then, when the bell symbols of the right reel 43 and the left reel 41 are located in the lower stage, the right reel 43 and the left reel 41 are temporarily stopped simultaneously. Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the bell symbols of the left reel 41 and the right reel 43 and the lower bell symbol of the middle reel 42 are arranged, the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate simultaneously. If this state is observed, it is easy for a non-experienced player to predict that the bell symbol is won.

In the above example, the bell symbols that are the winning symbols are arranged in a horizontal row and the three rotating reels 40 are rotated simultaneously. However, the winning symbols follow the right-up and right-down lines of the winning line. It may be set so that they line up.
Further, in the above control, even when three of the three rotary reels 40 are stop symbol winning reels, the same thing is achieved. That is, when the stop symbol before the start operation is a symbol arrangement as shown in FIG. 13B (bell is a winning symbol), the middle reel 42 starts to rotate first, and the upper bell symbol is the lower symbol. When the bell design of the lower reel and the right reel 43 and the bell design of the middle reel 42 are lined up, the three rotating reels 40 are simultaneously (the left reel 41 is only slightly more The rotation starts slightly before the right reel 43.

Furthermore, although not shown in particular, if two of the three rotating reels 40 are unsuccessful reels, the unrecognized reel that is farthest from the unrecognized reels to the position of the winning symbol is first Rotation starts until the reel is rotated until the winning symbol of the reel is aligned with the winning symbol of the next unselected reel, and then the two unselected reels start rotating simultaneously. When the winning symbols of the two unsuccessful reels move to a position aligned with the winning symbol of the stop symbol winning reels, the two unsuccessful reels are temporarily stopped simultaneously. Eventually, all the spinning reels 40 start rotating with the three winning symbols aligned in a straight line.
As described above, when the rotary reel 40 is started to rotate with the two winning symbols aligned, as in the specific examples of the control examples 1 and 2 described above, it can be shown as a so-called “tempe”. When the all-reel reel 40 starts to rotate with the three winning symbols arranged as described above, it can be shown as a so-called “reach eye”. It is possible to express the reliability of.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the winning symbol is included in one of the stopped symbols of the rotating reel 40 that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13 before the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Can be notified of a win based on a change in time, rotation order, and acceleration until the rotation of a specific rotating reel 40 or all of the rotating reels 40 starts. And when this notification is performed, it means that one of the stop symbols has been won, so it can be said that the stop symbol is confirmed and aimed at one of them.
In addition, when the rotation start mode of the reel including the winning symbol is changed or when the rotation starting mode is changed so that the winning symbol is aligned in a straight line, it becomes easy for beginners to aim for the winning symbol, If the reels that do not include the winning symbol are also changed in a complicated manner, the rotation will be advantageous to the skilled person, and new technical intervention will be created.

  By the way, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, a symbol variation starting means for starting the symbol variation of the symbol display means, Symbol change stopping means for individually stopping the symbol change of the symbol display means, a symbol display area for making the symbols of the plurality of symbol display means visible from the front side, a plurality of symbols before the symbol change start of the symbol display means Based on the operation signal from the winning lottery means 110 for performing the winning determination lottery and the symbol variation starting means for the winning combination consisting of the combination of symbols, a start signal for starting the symbol variation of the symbol display means is output. Variation control means for controlling fluctuations of the plurality of symbol display means, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means during the symbol variation of the symbol display means Stop for controlling variation stop of the plurality of symbol display means based on the symbol detection means for determining the position, the lottery result of the winning determination, the determination of the symbol detection means and the operation signal of the symbol variation stop means A control means, a winning means for treating a winning symbol when the stop symbols visible from the symbol display area of the plurality of symbol display means that have been changed and stopped are in a predetermined arrangement, and the symbol display means are all This is a game machine program used for a gaming machine having at least stop symbol storage means 121 for storing, for each symbol display means, a stop symbol located in the symbol display area when the change is stopped. The variation control means includes a symbol that constitutes the winning combination in the symbols stored in the stop symbol storage means 121 when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery of the winning determination. A game machine program characterized in that the time until a start signal is output can be changed for at least one of the plurality of symbol display means. Can be controlled by.

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.
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 gaming 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. 6 is a flowchart showing a reel rotation start process in the operation of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control example 1 of a start signal output process among reel rotation start processes. It is a flowchart which shows the control example 2 of a start signal output process among reel rotation start processes. It is a flowchart which shows the control example 3 of a start signal output process among reel rotation start processes. It is a flowchart which shows the control example 4 of a start signal output process among reel rotation start processes. It is a figure which shows a symbol display window. It is a time chart showing the rotational speed of the rotating reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol of a symbol display window. It is explanatory drawing which shows the rotation start timing of a rotation reel.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
60A index sensor (design detection means)
65 Hopper unit 66 Production display device
70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means
90 Specified game control means 100 Specified game control means
110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means
112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning judgment table
114 judgment means 120 reel rotation control means
121 Stop symbol storage means 122 Rotation start mode determination means
123 Start signal output means 124 Stop operation invalid release means
130 Reel stop control means 131 Symbol judgment means (design detection means)
132 Stop data storage means 133 Stop signal output means
140 Hopper control means 150 Prize determination means

Claims (5)

A plurality of rotating reels each mounted on a plurality of drive motors and having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of drive motors;
A stop switch for individually stopping the driving motors in rotation;
A symbol display window that allows the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels to be visually recognized from the front side;
Before the start of rotation of the drive motor, a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for winning determination for a winning combination consisting of a combination of a plurality of symbols,
A rotation control means for outputting a start signal for starting rotation of the drive motor based on an operation of the start switch, and for controlling rotation of the plurality of drive motors;
A symbol detection means for determining the position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel during rotation of the rotating reel;
And at least a stop control means for controlling rotation stop of the plurality of drive motors based on the lottery result of the winning determination, the determination of the symbol detection means, and the operation of the stop switch,
In the gaming machine which is awarded when the stop symbols visible from the symbol display window of the plurality of rotating reels stopped rotating with the stop of the drive motor are in a predetermined arrangement,
When all the rotating reels stop rotating, a stop symbol storage means is provided for storing the stopped symbols located in the symbol display window for each rotating reel,
The rotation control means includes
The winning combination is configured in the symbol stored in the stop symbol storing means when the lottery result of the winning determination is not won or when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery of the winning determination. A symbol that constitutes the winning combination in the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage means when the symbol to be won is not included, and as a result of the lottery of the winning determination, the predetermined winning combination is won The timing at which a start signal is output for the drive motor corresponding to at least one of the plurality of rotating reels so that the time until the rotation of the rotating reel starts to change is included A game machine characterized by being configured to be changeable.   The rotation control means includes a symbol constituting the winning combination in a symbol stored in the stop symbol storing means when a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery determination. In this case, the start signal can be output so that the rotating reel including the winning symbol in the stop symbol starts rotating at a different timing from the rotating reel not including the winning symbol in the stopping symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The rotation control means is formed so that the timing for outputting the start signal can be changed according to the position of the winning symbol included in the stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage means in the symbol display window. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.   The rotation control means, when at least any one of the drive motors, is a case where a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the winning determination lottery, and the winning symbol is stored in the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage means It is formed so that the time until the rotational speed of the drive motor that has started rotating based on the operation of the start switch reaches a constant speed can be changed depending on whether the symbol constituting the role is included or not. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The stop control means is formed so as to be able to stop the driving motor being rotated by a pause signal for temporarily stopping the rotating reel being rotated, regardless of operation of the stop switch.
The rotation control means has moved to a position where the winning symbol at any position of the rotating reel that has started to rotate is aligned with the winning symbol at any position of the rotating reel to be rotated next. Sometimes, a temporary stop signal is output to temporarily stop the rotating reel that has started rotating, and after the rotating reel that has started rotating first, the stopped rotating reel and the rotation that starts rotating next The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a start signal can be output simultaneously to the drive motor of the reel.

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