JP2009261846A5 - - Google Patents

Description

Game machine

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine in which the rotation speed of a rotating reel changes from when a stop switch is operated until all the rotating reels rotate at a constant speed. Is.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a notification effect for notifying the lottery result by the winning lottery means by various methods has been performed, and a rotating reel is used as one form of this notification effect. The production is known.
For example, in Patent Document 1 below, when a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the lottery means of the winning combination, the rotation speed of the rotating reel decreases after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was turned on. A slot machine is disclosed.
Further, in Patent Document 2 below, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means of the winning combination, when a predetermined winning combination is won, the rotation speed of the rotating reel, the rotation direction, the time from the start of rotation to the rotation stop, etc. are defined. A slot machine is disclosed in which the rotating reel control pattern is different from the rotating reel control pattern when the winning combination is not won.

Further, in Patent Document 2 below, the symbol can be visually recognized based on whether or not a symbol constituting a specific winning combination attached to a predetermined rotating reel is displayed in a visible display area. A slot machine is disclosed in which the speed change of a rotating reel at the time of moving in a display area is changed so that the speed change can be recognized and the gaming state in the game can be determined.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 09-103538 JP 2001-104575 A JP 2005-65747 A

According to the slot machine as described above, although the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means can be recognized by the player based on the operation pattern of the rotating reel, etc., since this is visible, The problem was that people were relatively bored. Further, since the player has a desire to always enjoy a new notification effect pattern, it is also necessary to provide a new notification effect based on an operation pattern of a rotating reel different from the conventional one.
On the other hand, in the conventional slot machine, when the start switch is operated by the player, when the rotating reel starts to rotate, it rotates while accelerating until it reaches a predetermined speed. When the predetermined speed is reached, the motor rotates while maintaining this speed (that is, rotates at a constant speed), so that a so-called steady rotation state is reached. When the steady rotation state is reached, the stop switch can be operated, and the player can stop the rotating reel.

That is, in the conventional slot machine as described above, since the player cannot perform the stop operation until the rotating reel starts to rotate and enters the steady rotation state, this time is wasted and the game is extended. The problem of giving such an impression to the player has arisen.
Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
That is, the invention according to claim 1 can entertain a new notification effect for the player and does not waste time until the rotating reel starts rotating and enters a steady rotating state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from giving an impression that the game is extended.

(Claim 2)
That is, an object of the invention described in claim 2 is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a notification effect that is easier to recognize in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
(Claim 3)
That is, the invention described in claim 3 provides a gaming machine capable of providing more complicated information and making it difficult for a player to get bored in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 described above. The purpose is to do.
(Claim 4)
That is, the invention described in claim 4 aims to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a more varied notification effect in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, 2 or 3. .

The invention described in the claims has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention according to claim 1 displays a plurality of rotating reels 40 with a plurality of symbols 46 around them, and a predetermined number of symbols 46 among the plurality of symbols 46 attached around each rotating reel 40. A symbol display window 13, a plurality of drive motors 38 for individually rotating the plurality of rotary reels 40, and a start switch for outputting a start signal for starting driving of the plurality of drive motors 38 18, among the plurality of drive motors 38, a stop switch 19 for outputting a stop signal for stopping the driving of the corresponding drive motor 38 to control driving movement motor 38, a start switch 18, a stop switch 19, at least And a control device 20 for performing control related to the game. The control device 20 includes a winning lottery means 80 for performing a lottery to determine whether or not any of the plurality of winning roles is won, and a start switch 18 When a rotation signal is output, one speed change pattern is set for a predetermined rotation reel among a plurality of speed change patterns in which the amount of change in speed when the rotation reel 40 rotates is predetermined. the speed change pattern setting means 101 for, in response to the velocity change pattern is set by the speed change pattern setting means 101, so that the rotation reel 40 is rotated based on the speed change pattern set, the drive motor 38 start driving control means 104 for starting the driving of the predetermined rotational reel 40, a particular symbol 46 (hereinafter referred to as specific symbols) when became to be positioned at a predetermined location of the symbol display window 13, A first speed change pattern switching means 107 for switching the speed change pattern set for the predetermined rotating reel 40 to another speed change pattern; Triggered by the by the pattern switching means 107 is switched speed change pattern, as reels 40 is rotated based on the speed change pattern is switched, the drive change control means 108 for controlling the driving of the drive motor 38, Stop switch enabling means 110 for enabling the operation of the stop switch 19 on condition that the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 40 have reached a predetermined predetermined speed. It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

Here, examples of the gaming machine include a slot machine in which a game is played using a game medal, and a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine in which a game similar to the slot machine is played using a game ball.
In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices, but also a game medium payout device (hopper unit 35) for paying out game media such as game medals, and power for supplying various devices. A power supply unit or the like can also be provided.
The rotary reel 40 has a plurality of symbols 46 displayed around it, and a plurality (for example, three) of reels 40 are installed in the gaming machine. The number of rotating reels 40 is not particularly limited as long as it is plural.

The symbol display window 13 is for displaying a predetermined number of symbols 46 among a plurality of symbols 46 attached around each rotary reel 40. For example, the symbol display window 13 can be provided so as to face the front side of all the rotating reels 40. Then, when the rotating reels 40 are stopped, several symbols 46 (for example, three) of each rotating reel 40 can be formed so as to be visible through the symbol display window 13. In other words, some symbols 46 of the rotating reel 40 are stopped and displayed via the symbol display window 13.
The drive motor 38 is for individually rotating a plurality of rotary reels 40, and a plurality of the drive motors 38 are installed in the gaming machine. That is, the drive motor 38 is provided so as to correspond to each rotary reel 40. For example, if three rotary reels 40 are installed in the gaming machine, one drive motor 38 is provided for each rotary reel 40, that is, a total of three drive motors 38 are provided in the gaming machine. Can do. As the drive motor 38, it is desirable to use a stepping motor.

The start switch 18 is for outputting a start signal for starting the driving of the plurality of driving motors 38, in other words, for starting the rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 40. . That is, when the start switch 18 is operated, a start signal is output and the drive motor 38 starts driving. Then, based on the drive start of the drive motor 38, the rotary reel 40 provided corresponding to each drive motor 38 starts to rotate.
The stop switch 19 is for outputting a stop signal for stopping the drive of the corresponding drive motor 38 among the plurality of drive motors 38, in other words, out of the plurality of rotary reels 40. The rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. For example, when three rotating reels 40 are installed in a gaming machine, one stop switch 19 is provided for each rotating reel 40, that is, a total of three in the gaming machine. Can do. When one stop switch 19 among the three stop switches 19 is operated, a stop signal is output, and one drive motor 38 corresponding to the stop switch 19 stops driving. Then, based on the drive stop of the drive motor 38, the rotation reel 40 provided corresponding to the drive motor 38 stops rotating.

In the present invention, the rotational position detecting means 50 may be provided. The rotational position detecting means 50 is for detecting the position of the symbol 46 during rotation of each rotary reel 40, in other words, for detecting the rotational position of each rotary reel 40. Here, “the position of the symbol 46 during rotation of each rotary reel 40” indicates how much the predetermined symbol 46 attached to the rotary reel 40 is rotated from the reference point. For example, in the slot machine 10, by detecting the rotation angle from the reference point of each rotary reel 40, the number of output pulses counted from when each rotary reel 40 is at the reference point, the elapsed time, etc., The position of the symbol 46 during the rotation of each rotary reel 40 is detected. For example, when the number of output pulses counted from when the predetermined rotating reel 40 is at the reference point is “50”, it is detected that the “bell” symbol 46 is at the upper position in the symbol display window 13 or the like. be able to.

  Further, the rotational position detecting means 50 includes, for example, a detection sensor 55 (an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) for detecting passage of an index 51 (for example, a hole, a protrusion, etc.) provided at a predetermined position of the rotary reel 40, A pulse counter 106 for counting the number of output pulses after the detection sensor 55 detects the passage of the index 51 can be provided. For example, if the detection sensor 55 is an optical sensor, the index 51 depends on whether a light beam emitted from the light emitting unit to the light receiving unit in the optical sensor is received by the light receiving unit or whether the light beam is blocked by the index 51. It can be formed so that the detection is performed. Moreover, if it is a magnetic sensor, it can form so that the detection of the index 51 may be performed depending on whether the electromagnetic wave emitted from the output part in the said magnetic sensor has magnetically fluctuated by passage of the index 51. In such a case, the position where the index 51 is detected becomes the reference point, and the position of the symbol 46 is detected by the pulse counter 106 counting the number of pulses from the reference point. Can do.

The control device 20 is for controlling the drive motor 38, the start switch 18 and the stop switch 19, that is, for controlling the gaming machine and for controlling the game. It is comprised by the board | substrate etc. As the control device 20, a game control device 21 mainly for performing control related to a game, an effect control device 22 for performing an effect accompanying the game, and the like can be provided. The control device 20 includes a winning lottery means 80 and the like which will be described later, but is not limited thereto.
The winning lottery means 80 performs a lottery to determine whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations is won .

Specifically, the winning lottery means 80 acquires, for example, one random number from random numbers generated by the random number generating means 81 in a predetermined numerical range, and the acquired one random number is defined in the predetermined winning determination table 83. By comparing with the numerical area, it is for determining whether a predetermined winning combination is won or lost.
Further, here, the “winning combination” is an internally determined winning mode, and is configured by a predetermined display mode of a predetermined symbol 46 (that is, a combination of symbols 46). . “Winning” means a state in which a winning flag is established for any winning combination as a result of lottery by the winning lottery means 80.

Here, the “winning flag” is a predetermined memory portion of the control device 20 that stores data (win / no-go data) indicating “winning” or “losing” that is a lottery result by the winning lottery means 80. “Establishment of winning flag” means a state in which data indicating “winning” is stored in the memory portion.
Specifically, for example, when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a special game combination) is not won by lottery by the winning lottery means 80, “0” is stored in a predetermined memory portion in the control device 20. Set as follows. On the other hand, when the winning combination is won, “1” is stored in the memory portion. By setting in this way, when the winning combination is won, the data stored in the memory portion is updated from “0” to “1”. Then, based on the fact that the data stored in the memory portion is updated from “0” to “1”, the winning flag for the winning combination is established.

The winning lottery means 80 can also be formed so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously. In this case, when a plurality of winning combinations are won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 80, a winning flag corresponding to each of these winning combinations is established. Specifically, for example, when a special game combination and a small combination are won, the memory portion corresponding to the special combination is “1” and the memory portion corresponding to the small combination is “1”. Thus, the winning flag for the special winning combination and the winning flag for the small combination are both established.
The speed change pattern setting means 101 is one speed among a plurality of speed change patterns in which the amount of change in speed when the rotary reel 40 rotates is triggered by the start switch 18 outputting a start signal. This is for setting a change pattern for a predetermined rotating reel. That is, the speed change pattern setting means 101 selects and sets a speed change pattern when the rotating reel 40 starts rotating from a plurality of speed change patterns when the start switch 18 is operated. Is.

Here, the “speed change pattern” is data that predetermines the amount of change in speed when the rotary reel 40 rotates.
Specifically, the speed change pattern includes, for example, data that defines the amount of increase or decrease of the rotation angle in a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 ms), data that defines the pulse output pattern in the predetermined time, and the like. Can be mentioned.
Also, as this speed change pattern, the rotation reel 40 accelerates like a speed change pattern of acceleration “large”, a speed change pattern of acceleration “medium”, a speed change pattern of acceleration “small”, Each can have a different acceleration. Moreover, the speed change pattern of the deceleration “large”, the speed change pattern of the deceleration “medium”, and the speed change pattern of the speed reduction “small” are the patterns in which the rotary reel 40 decelerates, and different decelerations are set respectively. Things can also be provided. It is also possible to provide a speed change amount “0”, that is, a pattern in which rotation is continued at a constant speed without acceleration or deceleration. Specifically, when the speed change pattern is data that defines a pulse output pattern at a predetermined time, a speed change pattern having a different speed change amount by changing the pulse output interval at the predetermined time. Can be set. More specifically, by determining that the pulse output interval is gradually shortened, it is possible to set a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 gradually accelerates. If the pulse output interval is shortened (that is, the amount of change) is increased, a larger acceleration speed change pattern can be set. In addition, by determining that the pulse output interval becomes gradually longer, it is possible to set a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 gradually decelerates. If the pulse output interval lengthening method (that is, the amount of change) is lengthened, a larger speed change pattern of deceleration can be set. Further, by setting the pulse output interval to be constant, it is possible to set the speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 rotates at a constant speed, that is, the speed change amount is “0”.

Further, as the speed change pattern setting means 101, a speed change pattern table for storing the speed change pattern as described above, or for acquiring one speed change pattern from the speed change pattern table according to a predetermined condition. A speed change pattern acquisition unit or the like can be provided.
Further, the condition for determining the speed change pattern set by the speed change pattern setting means 101 is not particularly limited, and for example, a predetermined speed change pattern can be set, Based on the lottery result by the winning lottery means 80, the speed change pattern to be set can also be determined. It is also possible to perform a lottery by a predetermined lottery means and determine a speed change pattern to be set based on the lottery result.

Further, the speed change pattern setting means 101 can set the same speed change pattern for all the plurality of rotating reels 40, or can set different speed change patterns.
The speed change pattern setting means 101 sets a speed change pattern when the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate. Therefore, it is necessary to set a speed change pattern for acceleration instead of a speed change pattern for deceleration. There is.
The drive start control unit 104, in response to the velocity change pattern is set by the speed change pattern setting means 101, so that the rotation reel 40 is rotated based on the speed change pattern set, the drive of the drive motor 38 It is for starting. That is, the drive motor 38 is started to be driven by the drive start control means 104 based on the set speed change pattern. As a result, the rotary reel 40 rotates based on the amount of change in speed set in the set speed change pattern.

For example, when the speed change pattern is data defining a pulse output pattern, the drive start control means 104 starts pulse output based on the pulse output pattern, so that the drive motor 38 outputs the output. Driven according to the pattern, the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate at the speed change amount determined in the speed change pattern.
The first speed change pattern switching means 107 at a predetermined rotating reels 40, specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as specific symbols) when became to be positioned at a predetermined location of the symbol display window 13, the predetermined This is for switching the speed change pattern set for the rotary reel 40 to another speed change pattern. That is, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is for changing the speed change pattern set on the predetermined rotating reel 40, and the specific symbol is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13. As a trigger, by changing the speed change pattern, it is possible to notify the player of the establishment status of the winning flag.

Here, the “specific symbol” refers to a predetermined symbol 46 associated with the establishment status of the winning flag.
Specifically, when the winning flag is established, the specific symbol can be a predetermined symbol 46 associated with the establishment of the winning flag.
More specifically, the specific symbol can be, for example, the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination related to the winning flag established. Specifically, when the winning flag of the special game combination is established, the symbol 46 (for example, “7” etc.) constituting the special game combination, or when the winning flag of the small combination is established, The symbol 46 (for example, “bell” etc.) constituting the small role can be a specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination is located at a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. . Thereby, the player can be made aware of the winning combination of the symbol 46 related to the winning combination.

  Further, the specific symbol may be a symbol 46 that is different from the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination related to the established winning flag and does not constitute any winning combination. Specifically, when the winning flag for the special game combination is established, a blank symbol on which nothing is displayed (the symbol 46 that does not constitute any winning combination) can be used as the specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 that does not constitute any winning combination is positioned at a predetermined location (for example, the middle position) in the symbol display window 13, the first velocity variation pattern switching means 107 sets the velocity variation pattern. Switch. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46 that does not constitute any winning combination, this allows the player to recognize the winning of the predetermined winning combination.

  In addition, the specific symbol is a symbol 46 that can be stopped at a predetermined location in the symbol display window 13 only when a winning flag for a predetermined winning combination is established, that is, a symbol 46 constituting a so-called reach eye. Can do. Specifically, when the winning flag for the special game player is established, the symbol display window 13 can be stopped “7”, “BAR”, “7” only when this special game player is won. The “BAR” symbol of the middle reel 44 that constitutes the arrangement of the symbols 46 “” may be a specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 that can be stopped only when the winning flag for the predetermined winning combination is established is positioned at a predetermined location (for example, the middle position) in the symbol display window 13, The speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, the player can recognize the winning of the predetermined winning combination.

  In addition, the specific symbol may be a symbol 46 of a winning combination different from the winning combination related to the winning flag that has been established. Specifically, when the winning flag for the special game combination is established, for example, a symbol 46 (for example, “REPLAY” or the like) constituting the re-game combination can be set as the specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination for which the winning flag is not established is located at a predetermined location (for example, the lower position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is used. Switch the speed change pattern. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46 that does not constitute any winning combination, if the player wins the winning combination for which the winning flag is not established. It can be misidentified. After that, even if you try to win the winning combination that was misidentified by operating the stop switch 19, the winning combination will not win, so based on this, the winning combination actually won Can be recognized.

Further, the specific symbol can be a predetermined symbol 46 associated with the winning of the plurality of winning combinations even when the winning flags of the plurality of winning combinations are established.
For example, if you win the winning combination that can carry over the winning flag after the next game such as a special game player and the winning combination that can not carry over the winning flag after the next game such as a small role The symbol 46 constituting the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag can be a specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag is located at a predetermined position (for example, the middle position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching is performed. The speed change pattern is switched by means 107. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize the winning of the winning combination related to the symbol 46.

  In addition, if you win multiple winning roles simultaneously (for example, if you win both Cherry and Bell at the same time), the winning role that is difficult to win based on the symbol arrangement (so-called winning with poor pull-in) At least one symbol 46 such as a symbol 46 constituting a winning combination or a symbol 46 constituting a winning combination having a large number of game medals that can be obtained when winning a prize can be set as a specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination as described above is located at a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 changes the speed. The pattern switches. That is, since the speed of the rotary reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize the winning of the winning combination related to the symbol 46 to be stopped.

  In addition, the specific symbol is a predetermined symbol 46 associated with the winning symbol even when no winning symbol is won, that is, when the winning flag of any winning symbol is not established. be able to. In other words, even when the winning lottery means 80 results in a loss, a predetermined symbol 46 (for example, a painted symbol in which one frame is painted black) can be used as the specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the predetermined symbol 46 as described above is positioned at a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern. Change. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize that no winning combination has been won.

  In addition, the manner in which the speed change pattern is switched is not particularly limited. For example, when a pattern for accelerating the rotating reel 40 is set as the current speed change pattern, the set acceleration is set. To a speed change pattern in which a larger acceleration is determined (that is, switching that causes the rotating reel 40 to accelerate more rapidly than the present time), and a smaller acceleration is determined from the determined acceleration. Switching to the specified speed change pattern (that is, switching so that the rotating reel 40 accelerates more slowly than the present time), and the speed change amount “0” is determined from the determined acceleration. Switching to a speed change pattern (that is, switching so that the rotating reel 40 maintains the current speed) ), Switching to the speed change pattern pattern rotating reel 40 is decelerated is determined (i.e., the reels 40 include switched) such that the deceleration from the speed of the current.

  In addition, when a pattern in which the rotating reel 40 decelerates is determined, switching from the determined deceleration to a speed change pattern in which a larger deceleration is determined (that is, the rotating reel 40 is changed from the current time). Switching from a predetermined deceleration to a speed change pattern with a smaller deceleration (that is, the rotary reel 40 decelerates more slowly than at the present time). Switching from the predetermined deceleration to the speed change pattern in which the speed change amount “0” is determined (that is, the rotary reel 40 maintains the current speed). Switching to a speed change pattern in which the pattern that the rotating reel 40 accelerates is determined (that is, the rotating reel 40 changes from the current speed). Etc. Switching) such that it is fast and the like.

Further, when a speed change pattern with a speed change amount “0” is defined for the rotating reel 40, the speed changing pattern is changed to a speed changing pattern in which a pattern for accelerating the rotating reel 40 is determined. (That is, switching that causes the rotary reel 40 to accelerate from a constant speed), and switching from the speed change pattern to a speed change pattern that defines a pattern in which the rotary reel 40 decelerates (that is, rotation). Switching that causes the reel 40 to decelerate from a constant speed).
Further, the method for determining the speed change pattern to be switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is not particularly limited. For example, a predetermined speed change pattern is set based on the speed change pattern set at the present time. In addition, when a specific symbol is located at a predetermined position of the symbol display window 13, a lottery is performed by a predetermined lottery means while referring to a speed change pattern set at the present time. The speed change pattern to be switched can be determined based on the lottery result.

The first speed change pattern switching means 107 can also switch the speed change patterns of all of the plurality of rotating reels 40. A predetermined number (for example, one or two) of the plurality of rotating reels 40 can be switched. The speed change pattern of the rotating reel 40 can be switched.
Further, the “predetermined location in the symbol display window 13” which is the condition for the first velocity change pattern switching means 107 to switch the velocity change pattern is not particularly limited. For example, the upper position in the symbol display window 13 It can be a middle position, a lower position, or the like. That is, the speed change pattern as described above can be changed when the specific symbol passes through the position.

  The timing at which the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern is not particularly limited. For example, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set so as to switch the speed change pattern of each game and a predetermined rotation reel 40, or when a predetermined winning combination is won by the winning lottery means 80. It is also possible to set to change the speed change pattern of the predetermined rotating reel 40, or to win a predetermined winning combination by the winning lottery means 80, and to determine whether or not to perform switching. It is also possible to set so that the speed change pattern is switched when it is determined to perform switching by lottery.

The drive change control means 108 is triggered by the change of the speed change pattern by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 , so that the rotary reel 40 rotates based on the changed speed change pattern. This is for controlling the drive. That is, the drive speed of the drive motor 38 is changed by the drive change control means 108 based on the switched speed change pattern. As a result, the rotary reel 40 rotates at an acceleration or deceleration determined in the switched speed change pattern.
The stop switch validation means 110 is for validating the operation of the stop switch 19 on condition that all the rotation speeds of the rotary reels 40 reach a predetermined speed. . That is, the stop switch enabling means 110 is for enabling the stop switch 19 to be operated on condition that all the rotary reels 40 are in a steady rotation state.

Here, “on the condition that a predetermined speed is reached in advance” means not only that the vehicle has been accelerated by the predetermined speed change pattern and has reached the predetermined speed, but is also accelerated by the speed change pattern and predetermined. It also means that after reaching a speed exceeding the speed, the speed is decelerated by a predetermined speed change pattern and reaches a predetermined speed. In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, conditions for enabling the stop switch enabling means 110 to operate the stop switch 19 include other conditions (for example, a predetermined time after reaching a predetermined speed). You can also
(Function)
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate by operating the start switch 18, a specific symbol 46 (specific symbol) is displayed in the symbol display window 13 on the predetermined rotation reel 40. when it comes to be positioned at a predetermined location of the speed change pattern which is set to the predetermined rotational reel 40, the first speed change pattern switching unit 107, so that the switched to another speed change pattern . The stop switch 19 can be operated by the stop switch enabling means 110 on condition that all the rotating reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed.

That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific symbol passes through a predetermined location in the symbol display window 13 from when the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate until it enters a so-called steady rotation state. As a result, the speed of the rotary reel 40 changes. Thus, the player can be made aware of the establishment status of the winning flag.
Thereby, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to entertain the player with a new notification effect, and until the rotating reel 40 starts rotating and enters a so-called steady rotating state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the game is extended.

(Claim 2)
According to a second aspect of the invention, in addition to the feature of the first aspect of the invention, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 uses the speed change pattern set for the predetermined rotary reel 40 as the speed. Switching to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount smaller than the speed change amount set in the change pattern is set.
Specifically, when a pattern for accelerating the rotary reel 40 is determined as the speed change pattern set for the rotary reel 40, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 uses the speed change pattern. The speed change pattern is set to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount smaller than the speed change amount set in (1) is set, or a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 decelerates. Further, when a pattern for decelerating the rotary reel 40 is determined as the speed change pattern set for the rotary reel 40, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is set to this speed change pattern. The speed change pattern is switched to a speed change amount smaller than the speed change amount.

(Function)
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the speed change pattern set for the predetermined rotating reel 40 is changed by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 by the speed change set in the speed change pattern. It is switched to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount smaller than the amount is set.
That is, the change in the speed of the rotating reel 40 becomes gentle, or the speed of the rotating reel 40 is reduced. Thereby, since it becomes easier for the player to visually recognize the specific symbol, it is possible to perform a notification effect that is easier to recognize.

(Claim 3)
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first or second aspect of the invention, the control device 20 performs a change of speed change pattern by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 during a game. In another rotating reel 40 that is different from the predetermined rotating reel 40 that is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107, a predetermined symbol different from the specific symbol is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13. and when it becomes, characterized in that it comprises a second speed change pattern switching means 111 for switching the speed change pattern which is set for the other rotating reel 40 to the other speed change pattern.

That is, the second speed change pattern switching means 111 is for switching the speed change pattern of another rotating reel 40 different from the rotating reel 40 to which the speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107.
This second speed change pattern switching means 111 is similar to the first speed change pattern switching means 107 described above, with respect to the speed change pattern switching mode, “predetermined location in the symbol display window 13”, etc. constituting the switching conditions. Is not particularly limited.
For example, when a special game player is won in a predetermined game, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 causes the specific symbol (for example, “7”, etc.) in the predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13. Etc.), the speed change pattern of a predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43) is switched. In this case, the second speed change pattern switching means 111 is different from the specific symbol in another rotating reel 40 (for example, the middle reel 44) different from the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43). Based on the fact that 46 (for example, “bell”, etc.) passes through a predetermined location (for example, upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the speed change pattern of the other rotating reel 40 (medium reel 44) is switched. Can be set to

(Function)
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the second speed change pattern switching means 111 is configured to switch the first speed change pattern switching during the game in which the speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. in certain reels 40 and other different reels 40 switching by means 107 is performed, when a predetermined pattern different from the particular symbol becomes to be positioned at a predetermined location of the symbol display window 13, the other The speed change pattern set for the rotary reel 40 is switched to another speed change pattern.

That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the speed change pattern in each rotary reel 40 is based on the fact that different symbols 46 pass through predetermined positions in the symbol display window 13 in the plurality of rotary reels 40, respectively. Will change. Thus, the player has to guess which of the rotating reels 40 should be operated with the subsequent stop switch 19 based on the symbol 46 of the rotating reel 40.
Thus, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, more complicated notification is possible and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game.
(Claim 4)
According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the features of the first, second, or third aspect of the invention, the control device 20 is provided in the rotary reel 40 whose speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. , when a particular symbol becomes to be positioned at a predetermined location outside the symbol display window 13, a speed change pattern which is set for the rotating reel 40 is switched by the first speed change pattern switching unit 107 before The third speed change pattern switching means 112 for switching to the speed change pattern is provided.

In other words, the third speed change pattern switching means 112 is for switching to the speed change pattern before the change for the predetermined rotating reel 40 whose speed change pattern has been changed by the first speed change pattern switching means 107.
The “predetermined location outside the symbol display window 13”, which is the condition for the third velocity change pattern switching means 112 to switch the velocity change pattern, is not particularly limited. One frame down, 6 frames down from the middle position in the symbol display window 13, and the like. That is, when the specific symbol passes through the position, it is changed to the speed change pattern before being switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107.

  For example, in a predetermined game, after winning a special game player and setting a speed change pattern of acceleration “medium” on a predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43), the first speed change pattern switching means 107 Based on the passage of a specific symbol (for example, “7”, etc.) through a predetermined location (for example, an upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the acceleration “set to the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43)” It is assumed that the “medium” speed change pattern is switched to the acceleration “large” speed change pattern. In this case, the specific symbol (“7”) of the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43) is one frame lower than the predetermined position outside the symbol display window 13 (for example, the lower position in the symbol display window 13). ), The third speed change pattern switching means 112 changes the acceleration speed “high” speed change pattern set on the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43) to the first speed change pattern switching. It can be set to switch to a speed pattern of acceleration “medium” before switching to acceleration “large” by means 107.

(Function)
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the third speed change pattern switching means 112 has the specific symbol outside the symbol display window 13 in the rotary reel 40 whose speed change pattern has been switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. When the predetermined position is reached, the speed change pattern set in the rotary reel 40 is switched to the speed change pattern before being switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific symbol is visible through the symbol display window 13, and the specific symbol is invisible through the symbol display window 13, the rotating reel 40. The speed change pattern can be changed.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a more varied notification effect can be performed.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
In other words, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to entertain the player with a new notification effect, and the time from when the rotating reel starts to rotate until it reaches the steady rotating state is wasted. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the player from giving an impression that the game is extended.
(Claim 2)
That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an easily recognizable notification effect.

(Claim 3)
That is, according to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, a more complicated notification is possible, and a gaming machine capable of making the player less likely to get bored. Can be provided.
(Claim 4)
That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, a gaming machine capable of performing a more varied notification effect can be provided. .

(Embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of inputs and outputs of the control device 20 of the slot machine 10. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the rotation control means 100 of the slot machine 10. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine 10. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rotary reel 40. FIG. 5 is a side view (a) and a longitudinal sectional view (b) of the rotary reel 40. FIG. 6 shows a part of the pulse number correspondence table 105 for the left reel 43. 7 to 10 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an outline of the rotation control means 100 of the slot machine 10 according to another embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows another embodiment 2 of the present invention and is a block diagram showing an outline of the rotation control means 100 of the slot machine 10.
(Slot machine 10)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 10 that is a medal gaming machine, and uses a disk-shaped gaming medal as a gaming medium.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 has a box-shaped housing 11. The casing 11 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player. Further, on the display window 12, see the symbol 46 of the three rotating reels 40 provided inside the casing 11. A symbol display window 13 is formed. A medal slot 14 for inserting game medals is provided at a substantially central right portion of the slot machine 10.

In addition, a hopper unit 35 for storing game medals and paying out game medals to a player based on a game result or the like is provided inside the casing 11 of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the hopper unit 35 pays out game medals based on a winning signal output from the control device 20 described later or an input of a payment signal output by operating a payment switch 17 described later. It is formed to take out.
Further, a medal payout opening 47 for paying out game medals from the hopper unit 35 toward the player is formed in the lower part on the front side of the slot machine 10 as a result of winning.
In addition, the slot machine 10 receives one game medal (ie, one, two, or three game medals) from one minimum bet to three maximum bets per game. You can bet. This game medal bet can be made by directly inserting a game medal from the medal insertion slot 14 or by operating a bet switch 16 described later.

Further, the slot machine 10 is configured so that gaming medals can be stored electronically inside the gaming machine, that is, credited, up to a predetermined maximum number of credits (50). That is, the slot machine 10 is set so that game medals can be credited in the range of 0, 1, 2, 3,.
The slot machine 10 can bet a game medal by directly inserting a game medal from the medal insertion slot 14, and can be credited inside the game machine by operating the bet switch 16. It is also possible to start a game by subtracting a predetermined number of game medals from the current number of game medals (current number of credits) and replacing the game medals bet.

  When game medals are inserted from the medal slot 14, the number of game medals bet is the maximum number of game medals that can be betted to start one game (maximum bet number). If the game medal is not reached, the game medal from the medal slot 14 is accepted as a medal for betting, and the game medal is bet. If a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 14 exceeding the maximum bet number, the game medal is credited. That is, it is added to the current credit number. Then, until the current number of credits reaches 50, which is the maximum number of credits, it is added to the current number of credits by direct insertion of game medals and directly exceeds the maximum number of credits of 50, and game medals are directly inserted. Then, the game medal is formed to be returned to the player from the medal payout port 47.

Although not particularly shown in the lower part of the medal insertion slot 14 inside the casing 11, a second medal for guiding game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 toward the hopper unit 35 is provided. 1 passage, a second passage for branching from the middle of the first passage to guide the game medals to the medal payout port 47, a medal selector for selecting the game medals located at the branch point, Is provided. Further, in the middle of the first passage, on the downstream side of the medal selector, a closing switch 15 described later composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element arranged so as to sandwich the first passage is provided. .
In addition, a reel unit 30 is provided inside the casing 11 of the slot machine 10. The reel unit 30 includes the rotating reel 40. Specifically, the reel unit 30 has a plurality of drive motors 38, and the rotary reels 40 having a plurality of symbols 46 displayed on the surface are fixed to the rotation shafts of the drive motors 38, respectively. (See FIG. 5B). Further, the rotary reel 40 includes a left reel 43 located on the left side in FIG. 3, a right reel 45 located on the right side in FIG. 3, and a middle part located between the left reel 43 and the right reel 45. It consists of reel 44. A total of five winning lines are formed on the front side of the slot machine 10, although not shown in the drawing, three in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction on the left and right diagonal lines. This winning line is a winning effective line in which winning is valid according to the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when the number of inserted game medals is 1, one of the five winning lines is the winning effective line. And when the number of inserted game medals is 2, three of the five winning lines in the horizontal direction become the winning effective lines. When the number of game medals inserted is 3, all of the five winning lines including the diagonal line are the winning effective lines.

In addition, a power supply unit is provided inside the housing 11 although not particularly illustrated. Although not specifically shown, the power supply unit includes a power supply device and a power switch for turning on the main power of the slot machine 10. Further, inside the housing 11, although not particularly shown, various devices related to the game of the slot machine 10 (for example, the drive motor 38, the start switch 18, the stop switch 19, etc.) are controlled, and A control device 20 for performing control is provided.
(Control device 20)
Although not particularly 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 performing control related to payout of game medals based on the operation of the settlement switch 17, control of rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operation of the start switch 18 and stop switch 19, etc. And for controlling the game. Details of the game control device 21 will be described later.
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect related to the game, and specifically, for controlling the effect device 26 such as a lamp 32 provided in the housing 11 and a speaker as the audio output device 33. belongs to. Details of the effect control device 22 will also be described later.

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 as the sub-control device. It can be formed as a control device. In this way, by separately forming a control device that performs overall game processing and a control device that performs effects, the memory allocated to effect control can be greatly increased, and only the effects can be changed. Is possible.
(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 18
(5) Stop switch 19
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion switch 15 is a switch provided inside the slot machine 10 and below the medal insertion port 14, and a first path toward the hopper unit 35 by the medal selector. This is for detecting a game medal guided to That is, the insertion switch 15 is for detecting a regular game medal inserted when the medal selector is in an operating state.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 3, the bet switch 16 is a switch provided below the symbol display window 13 and at a substantially central left portion of the slot machine 10, and reduces the number of stored medals to bet on game medals. It is for replacing. Specifically, when the bet switch 16 is operated, a predetermined bet signal is output, and based on this bet signal, a process of replacing the stored medal with a game medal bet is performed.

  Here, the slot machine 10 can credit the inserted medals up to 50, which is the maximum credit number, in advance inside the gaming machine, and the number of gaming medals currently credited (current number of credits) is It is displayed on a numerical value display unit 31 to be described later. Then, when the current credit number is displayed on the numerical value display 31, it is possible to bet a game medal by operating the bet switch 16 instead of inserting a game medal into the medal slot 14. . That is, a start switch 18 to be described later can be operated and a game can be started. When the bet switch 16 is operated, if the current credit number is 3 or more, the display on the numerical value display 31 is subtracted by “3”, and it is treated as if three game medals are bet. As the bet switch 16, a game medal 1-bet switch and a game medal 2-bet switch can be provided.

As described above, betting of game medals can be performed by inserting into the medal insertion slot 14 or by operating the bet switch 16, but using the insertion into the medal insertion slot 14 and the operation of the bet switch 16 together. It can also be done. Specifically, for example, after one game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 14, the bet switch 16 is operated so that the game medal can be placed in a three-bet state. Further, after two game medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 14, the bet switch 16 is operated to be in a state where three game medals are bet.
(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 3, the settlement switch 17 is a switch provided on the left side of the bet switch 16, and outputs a predetermined settlement signal to the control device 20 when operated. Then, when the output settlement signal is input to the control device 20, the settlement control means 220, which will be described later, operates the hopper unit 35 to bet a gaming medal or credit (reserved). The game medals (that is, game medals corresponding to the current credit number) are paid out.

(Start switch 18)
The start switch 18 is a lever provided obliquely below the symbol display window 13 as shown in FIG. This start switch 18 is a reel based on the insertion of a game medal or a bet on a game medal made by operating the bet switch 16, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”. This is for starting the drive of the drive motor 38 in the unit 30. Specifically, when the start switch 18 is operated, a predetermined start signal is output, and when the start signal is input to the control device 20, the control device 20 starts driving the drive motor 38 in the reel unit 30. In addition, the winning lottery means 80, which will be described later, draws the winning combination.

Here, “replay” means that a “replay role” flag is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 80 described later, and the “replay” symbol is By aligning on a winning line that is a predetermined position for winning a prize, in the next game, a game can be played again without newly betting a game medal.
(Stop switch 19)
As shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 19 is a switch provided below the symbol display window 13 and substantially at the center of the slot machine 10, and stops driving the drive motor 38 in the reel unit 30. It is for making it happen. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 19 includes three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 19 is provided below each rotary reel 40. Then, by operating the stop switch 19 corresponding to the rotary reel 40, the corresponding rotary reel 40 is set to stop rotating. More specifically, when the stop switch 19 is operated, a predetermined stop signal is output, and this stop signal is input to the control device 20, whereby the control device 20 stops the corresponding rotary reel 40.

The rotating reel 40 rotates while accelerating or decelerating based on a predetermined speed change pattern in which the amount of change in speed when the rotating reel 40 rotates is determined after the rotation starts. Then, on condition that all the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 40 have reached a predetermined predetermined speed (that is, a steady state in which the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 40 have reached a constant speed). The stop switch 19 is configured to be operable (that is, capable of outputting a stop signal) by the stop switch enabling means 110 (when in a rotating state).
(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.

(1) Drive motor 38 (reel unit 30)
(2) Hopper unit 35
(3) Numerical display 31
(4) Detection sensor 55 (rotation position detection means 50)
(5) Production device 26 (lamp 32, speaker 33 and image display unit 34)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above.
(Drive motor 38 (reel unit 30))
As shown in FIG. 5B, the drive motor 38 is for individually rotating the rotary reel 40 and is provided in the reel unit 30.

Specifically, the reel unit 30 is provided with a frame 37, and three drive motors 38 are fixed or supported on the frame 37. A total of three rotating reels 40 are fixed to the output shaft of each drive motor 38. Although not particularly illustrated, each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 46 are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42.
In the present embodiment, a stepping motor (pulse motor) that performs rotational driving based on the output of a pulse is employed as the drive motor 38. Specifically, the drive motor 38 is configured such that the rotating reel 40 makes one rotation based on the output of a predetermined number (for example, 504) of pulses. Further, since a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 46 are evenly displayed on the surface of the rotating reel 40, the predetermined number of the symbols 46 is used to rotate the rotating reel 40 by one symbol. The number of pulses divided by the number (for example, 24) is required to be output. In addition, the drive motor 38 rotates at a constant speed by making the interval at which the pulses are output constant (that is, by outputting one pulse every predetermined time), and the pulses are output. By gradually shortening the interval, it rotates while accelerating, and by gradually increasing the interval at which pulses are output, it rotates while decelerating. Further, when the interval at which the pulse is output is gradually shortened, the acceleration becomes larger as the interval is shortened (that is, the change amount is increased). Further, when the interval at which pulses are output is gradually increased, the deceleration increases as the length of the interval increases (that is, the amount of change increases).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5A, each rotary reel 40 is provided with one index 51 on a part of the rotary reel 40. Specifically, the index 51 is a protrusion provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 40.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the frame body 37 detects the passage of the index 51 provided on each rotary reel 40 and also detects the position of the symbol 46 during the rotation of each rotary reel 40. Therefore, one detection sensor 55 as the rotation detection means 50 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 40.
Then, after the rotation by the drive motor 38 is started, the current position is specified by counting the number of output pulses after the index 51 is detected, and the position of the symbol 46 on the rotary reel 40 is detected. Then, stop control is performed by stopping when the number of pulses is reached.

(Hopper unit 35)
The hopper unit 35 is provided below the inside of the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the game result (winning winning combination, etc.), the operation of the settlement switch 17, and the like.
(Numeric display 31)
The numerical value display unit 31 is a display device composed of a 7-segment LED provided below the symbol display window 13 for displaying the current credit number, which is the number of game medals currently credited. Is. Specifically, a numerical value from 0 to 50 can be displayed on the credit display unit 31.

The numerical value display unit 31 can be formed not only to display the current number of credits but also to display other numbers related to games.
Specifically, when a game medal is paid out by inserting or winning a game medal, the numerical value display unit 31 displays an addition up to the maximum credit number “50” and operates the bet switch 16. Subtraction is displayed. Further, when the settlement switch 17 is operated in a state where no game medals are bet, the displayed number of game medals are paid back and the display becomes zero.
(Detection sensor 55 (rotation position detection means 50))
The detection sensor 55 constitutes the rotational position detecting means 50. As described above, the detection sensor 55 detects the passage of the index 51 provided on each rotary reel 40 and the symbol 46 during rotation of each rotary reel 40. This is for detecting the position.

Specifically, the detection sensor 55 is an optical sensor having a light receiving part 53 and a light emitting part 54 facing each other with a gap therebetween, and the index 51 can pass through the gap between the light receiving part 53 and the light emitting part 54. Thus, it is provided in the predetermined position of the frame 37 (refer FIG.5 (b)). When the index 51 rotates with the rotation of the rotary reel 40, if the index 51 passes through the gap between the light receiving unit 53 and the light emitting unit 54, the index 51 blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit 54 and receives the light. The section 53 detects the passage of the index 51 by not detecting the light beam.
As the detection sensor 55, a magnetic sensor or the like can be adopted.
(Director 26)
The effect device 26 performs various effects such as notifying the player of a prize or the like, triggered by the input of the signal output from the effect control device 22. Specifically, the rendering device 26 includes a lamp 32 formed around the symbol display window 13 and an image display unit 34 that is a window provided above the symbol display window 13.

The image display unit 34 is used to display a winning notification and other effects using a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a dot matrix, or the like. Note that the image display unit 34 is not limited to the above, and for example, a rotary reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel.
The lamp 32 and the speaker 33 are for performing or displaying effects related to winning or the like by turning on or blinking the light emitter and generating a winning sound.
(Game control device 21)
The game control device 21 is for performing the lottery of the winning combination and controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 18 and the stop switch 19. And this game control apparatus 21 functions as a means from the following (1) to (9), as shown in FIG.

(1) Normal game control means 60
(2) Special game control means 70
(3) Winning lottery means 80
(4) Carry-over means 90
(5) Rotation control means 100
(6) Rotational speed determination means 109
(7) Stop switch enabling means 110
(8) Stop control means 160
(9) Winning determination means 190
Note that the game control device 21 is not limited to the means (1) to (9) described above, and may include other means.

(Normal game control means 60)
The normal game control means 60 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 18 is operated on the condition that a game medal is betted by inserting a game medal or pressing the bet switch 16, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, The drive motor 38 in the reel unit 30 is driven, and the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate.
At this time, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the speed change pattern setting means 101 described later determines in advance the amount of change in speed when the rotating reel 40 rotates with respect to all the rotating reels 40. Of the plurality of speed change patterns, one speed change pattern (for example, a normal acceleration pattern) is set.

Thereafter, the drive motor 38 is driven by the drive start control means 104, which will be described later, so that all the rotary reels 40 are rotated based on the set speed change pattern (normal acceleration pattern). It will be driven.
Also, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the winning flag relating to the special game player is established as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 80 described later, The speed change pattern set in the left reel 43 is triggered by the fact that the symbol 46 (for example, “7”) that constitutes the special game combination as a symbol passes through the upper position in the symbol display window 13. The first speed change pattern switching means 107 is switched to another speed change pattern (for example, a speed change pattern in which a larger acceleration is determined).

Then, the drive change control means 108 (to be described later) drives the drive motor 38 corresponding to the left reel 43 so that the left reel 43 rotates based on the changed speed change pattern (first acceleration pattern). Will be controlled.
Thereafter, when it is determined by the rotation speed determination means 109 described later that the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 40 have reached the predetermined speed, all stop switches 19 are detected by the stop switch enabling means 110 described later. Is made operable.
Thereafter, when one predetermined stop switch 19 is operated, the driving of the drive motor 38 corresponding to the stop switch 19 is stopped, whereby the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped.

When all three stop switches 19 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined winning symbol is stopped on a predetermined winning line of the symbol display window 13, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out through the hopper unit 35. Instead of paying out game medals, credit may be given.
Winning a small role with a payout of game medals due to winning a prize, replaying a game where there is no game medals being paid out, but a new game can be played again without introducing a new game medal, a small role winning, and a replaying win It also has special game winnings that give players greater profits. In the small combination winning, a plurality of winning combinations having different numbers of payout medals, such as a 5 winning combination, a 10 winning combination, and a 15 winning combination, are provided.

When the lottery result of the winning determination is a winning combination of any of the small role winning, re-game winning, or special game winning, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, while the predetermined winning flag is established, when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the winning combination is achieved on the condition that the combination of the symbols 46 related to the winning line is aligned on the predetermined winning line, the payout of game medals, and the player It is formed so that a special game advantageous to the game can be played.
(Special game control means 70)
The special game control means 70 is for causing a special game to be performed based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific game (regular bonus game, hereinafter referred to as RB game)
(3) Special 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 even when the BB game is not being played. The JAC game is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-described games (1) to (3).

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 70 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 71
(2) Specific game control means 72
(Specific introduction game control means 71)
The specific introduction game control means 71 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not particularly illustrated, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, for example, 15 game medals are paid out through the hopper unit 35. At this time, the BB game is started.

When shifting to the BB game, the game starts when a maximum of three game medals are inserted as in the normal game. With this, a game 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.
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. A lottery and control are performed.

In the BB game, the BB game is ended when the RB game in the BB game is completed a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the normal game in the BB game is ended a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times. It is.
Note that this BB game is paid out during the BB game without prescribing the termination conditions (end of the maximum number of RB games during the BB game, end of the maximum number of normal games during the BB game) as described above. When the number of played medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465), the game can be ended.
(Specific game control means 72)
The specific game control means 72 is for controlling the RB game.

Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one game medal is inserted, and a specified winning game (JAC game) that is awarded when a predetermined symbol 46 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12. Is done. In the RB game, a JAC game for determining whether or not to win can be performed up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or ending a maximum of 12 JAC games.
(Winning lottery means 80)
The winning lottery means 80 performs a lottery regarding the winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 80 roughly comprises the following means.

(1) Random number generation means 81
(2) Random number extraction means 82
(3) Winning judgment table 83
(4) Determination means 84
(5) Determination table selection means 85
(6) Winning flag establishment means 86
The winning lottery means 80 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).

(Random number generator 81)
The random number generation means 81 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 82)
The random number extraction means 82 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means 81 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 18). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, the “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds a certain number of numbers one by one at a high speed in addition to a means that can generate a random number by an average sampling method as a soft random number. 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 18 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 83)
The winning determination table 83 has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 81.
Here, as the winning determination table 83, a normal game table used for a normal game and a special game table used for a special game (BB game table, RB game table) every time the game specifications of the slot machine 10 are set. And are provided. The normal gaming table is a table in which a BB game winning as a special gaming winning, an RB game winning as a special gaming winning, other small winning winning areas, and a lost area are set at a predetermined ratio. Among the special game tables, the BB game table is a table in which the RB game winning combination, other small role winning areas, and the loss area are set at a predetermined ratio, and the special gaming table is for the RB game. The table is a table in which a JAC game winning combination and a loss area are set at a predetermined ratio.

In addition, the winning determination table 83 includes, for example, a winning area that wins both the small role winning and the re-game winning, a winning area that wins both the small winning and the special game winning, It is also possible to set a winning area for winning a plurality of winning combinations at the same time, such as winning areas for winning and special gamer winnings.
(Determination means 84)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 82 and the lottery probability data in the winning determination table 83, the determining means 84 is a winning consisting of the winning area of each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 81. 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. As a result of the determination by the determination means 84, if the extracted random number data belongs to the winning area of the predetermined winning combination, the lottery result is “winning”, and if the extracted random number data belongs to the losing area, the lottery result is “lost”. Become.

(Judgment table selection means 85)
The determination table selection means 85 corresponds to the setting of the medal payout rate (payout rate, that is, the ratio of the total number of payout medals to the total number of inserted medals) in the gaming machine, the bet number of game medals, the game state, etc. This is for selecting and determining the winning determination table 83 used for the lottery of the winning determination. For example, when the RB game combination is won, the normal game table is changed to the RB game table in the special game table.
(Winning flag establishment means 86)
The winning flag establishment means 86 is for establishing a winning flag when the determination result of the determining means 84 is winning.

Here, the winning flag is a memory portion that stores “winning” and “losing” data in the control device 20. “Establishment of winning flag” means a state in which data indicating “winning” is stored in the memory portion. Further, the winning flag includes a small role winning flag that is established when the lottery result of the winning determination is a small role winning, and a special gaming player winning flag (BB flag, which is established when the lottery result is a special gaming player winning). RB flag).
Specifically, for example, when the BB game combination is not won among the special game combinations, “0” is set to be stored in the BB flag which is a predetermined memory portion in the control device 20. On the other hand, if the BB game combination is won, “1” is set to be stored in the BB flag. By setting in this way, when the BB game combination is won, the data stored in the BB flag is updated from “0” to “1”. Then, based on the fact that the data stored in the BB flag is updated from “0” to “1”, the winning flag of the BB flag is established.

As described above, when a winning area for winning a plurality of winning combinations at the same time is set, for example, when winning a BB game combination and a small combination, data stored in the BB flag Is updated from “0” to “1”, and the data stored in the small role flag is also updated from “0” to “1”.
(Carry-over means 90)
The carry-over means 90 is for carrying over the special game flag (BB flag, RB flag) established by the winning flag establishment means 86 after the next game when the lottery result is a special game winning combination.

As described above, the winning flag includes the small winning combination flag that is established when the lottery result of the winning determination is the small winning combination, and the special gaming agent winning flag (BB that is established when the lottery result is the special gaming player winning. Flag, RB flag).
In principle, the winning flag is extinguished by winning the winning combination. That is, the data stored in the winning flag is updated from one indicating “win” (for example, “1”) to one indicating “lost” (for example, “0”). However, although the special game combination winning flag is established by the lottery, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is a special game combination winning mode (for example, three symbols “7” constituting the BB game combination are “7”). Is not matched, the carry-over means 90 is set so that the right to establish a special game combination winning flag is carried over to subsequent games. In other words, the data stored in the winning flag is not updated to the one indicating “lost” (for example, “0”), but remains the one indicating “winning” (for example, “1”). Note that the small role winning flag is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning is not made in the game in which the winning flag is established.

(Rotation control means 100)
The rotation control means 100 is for performing control related to the rotation of the rotary reel 40. In other words, the rotation control means 100 is for performing control related to the drive motor 38 for rotating the rotary reel 40. Specifically, it is for performing control such as determination of the speed change pattern of the rotating reel 40, start of driving of the driving motor 38, switching of the rotating speed, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotation control means 100 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Speed change pattern setting means 101
(2) Drive start control means 104
(3) Pulse number correspondence table 105
(4) Pulse counter 106 (rotation position detecting means 50)
(5) First speed change pattern switching means 107
(6) Drive change control means 108
The winning lottery means 80 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).

(Speed change pattern setting means 101)
The speed change pattern setting means 101 is triggered by the output of the start signal from the start switch 18, and one speed change among a plurality of speed change patterns in which a speed change amount when the rotating reel 40 rotates is predetermined. This is for setting a pattern for a predetermined rotating reel.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the speed change pattern setting unit 101, a speed change pattern table (not particularly shown) for storing a speed change pattern, or a speed change pattern is stored. A speed change pattern acquisition means for acquiring one speed change pattern from the table is provided.

In addition, the speed change pattern table according to the present embodiment stores a plurality of pieces of data in which pulse output intervals are variously determined as a speed change pattern.
Specifically, as a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 accelerates, the pulse output interval is gradually shortened by a predetermined time (for example, the pulse output interval is shortened by 10 ms). ) The first acceleration determined in such a way that the normal acceleration pattern and the interval at which the pulse output interval is reduced are larger than the normal acceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is shortened by 20 ms). The second acceleration pattern and pulse determined so that the pattern and pulse output intervals are reduced more than the first acceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is shortened by 50 ms). So that the interval at which the interval is reduced is smaller than the normal acceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is shortened by 3 ms). It may comprise a third acceleration pattern or the like urchin) defined.

  Further, as a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 decelerates, a pulse output interval is set to be gradually increased by a predetermined time (for example, a pulse output interval is increased by 10 ms). The normal deceleration pattern, the first deceleration pattern and pulse determined so that the pulse output interval is longer than the normal deceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is increased by 20 ms). The second deceleration pattern and the interval at which the pulses are output so that the interval at which the interval is output is greater than the first deceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is increased by 50 ms). Is set to be smaller than the normal deceleration pattern (for example, the pulse output interval is increased by 3 ms). It may comprise a third deceleration pattern or the like.

In addition, as a speed change pattern in which the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40 is constant, a speed maintenance pattern or the like that is set so that the interval at which pulses are output is every constant time can be provided.
Further, the speed change pattern setting means 101 according to the present embodiment always obtains a normal acceleration pattern from the speed change pattern table, triggered by the start switch 18 outputting a start signal, and collects all the normal acceleration patterns. It is set with respect to the rotary reel 40.
Note that the speed change pattern setting means 101 may set different speed change patterns for each rotary reel 40. Further, instead of always setting the same speed change pattern, any speed change pattern may be acquired and set based on a lottery result by the winning lottery means 80 described later, or a predetermined lottery The speed change pattern to be acquired may be determined by lottery by means.

In addition, the speed change pattern set here is not limited to the normal acceleration pattern, but since the rotating reel 40 is stopped before the start signal is output, in order to rotate the rotating reel 40, The speed change pattern setting means 101 needs to set a speed change pattern for the rotating reel 40 such that the rotating reel 40 accelerates.
(Drive start control means 104)
Drive start control unit 104, in response to the velocity change pattern is set by the speed change pattern setting means 101, so that the rotation reel 40 is rotated based on the speed change pattern set, the driving of the drive motor 38 For getting started.

In the present embodiment, as described above, since the normal acceleration pattern is set for all the rotating reels 40, the drive start control means 104 applies all the rotating reels 40 based on the normal acceleration pattern. The provided drive motor 38 is driven. As a result, all the rotating reels 40 start rotating at an acceleration determined in the normal acceleration pattern.
(Pulse number correspondence table 105)
The pulse number correspondence table 105 is a table that stores the number of pulses from the reference point and the position of the symbol 46 on the rotary reel 40 in association with each other. That is, the position of the symbol 46 on the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the number of pulses from the reference point is determined. In other words, the pulse number correspondence table 105 determines the number of pulses counted after the detection sensor 55 detects the passage of the index 51 provided on the rotating reel 40 and the position of the symbol 46 on the rotating reel 40. It is a thing.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the pulse number correspondence table 105 according to the present embodiment includes the number of pulses from the reference point (the position of the index 51) and the number of pulses in the symbol display window 13 at this time. The symbols are stored in association with the symbols 46 of the rotary reel 40 that are positioned at the upper position, the middle position, and the lower position, respectively. In the example of FIG. 6, for example, when the number of pulses from the reference point is in the range from 0 to 24, a “bell” is located at the upper position in the symbol display window 13 and at the middle position. “Watermelon” is located, and “replay” is located at the lower position. That is, when the index 51 is detected by the detection sensor 55, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “replay” are located in the symbol display window 13.

(Pulse counter 106 (rotation position detection means 50))
The pulse counter 106 constitutes the rotational position detection means 50, and counts and stores the number of pulses output after the detection sensor 55 detects the passage of the index 51 provided on the rotary reel 40. Is to do.
Specifically, each time the detection sensor 55 detects the passage of the index 51 provided on the rotary reel 40, the value stored in the pulse counter 106 is reset (ie, cleared to zero). Each time a pulse is output once, the value stored in the pulse counter 106 is incremented by one. That is, the value stored in the pulse counter 106 is the number of pulses from the reference point.

As described above, in the drive motor 38 in this embodiment, since the rotary reel 40 makes one rotation based on the output of a predetermined number (504) of pulses, the numerical value taken by the pulse counter 106 is from 0 to a predetermined value. The range is up to the number (504).
Further, the value of the pulse counter 106 is not reset even when the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped, and when the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is started in the next game, the pulse value continues from the stored value. Counting will be performed. As a result, the number of pulses from the reference point can be accurately acquired even immediately after the rotation of the rotating reel 40 has not passed the reference point.

(First speed change pattern switching means 107)
The first speed change pattern switching means 107 determines that a predetermined symbol (specific symbol) associated with the establishment status of the winning flag is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13 on the predetermined rotating reel 40. In response to the detection by the rotational position detecting means 50, the speed change pattern set for the predetermined rotary reel 40 is switched to another speed change pattern.
When the BB game combination is won and the BB flag is established, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 in the present embodiment is such that “7”, which is the symbol 46 constituting the BB game combination, is displayed on the left reel 43. With the passage of the upper position in the display window 13, the speed change pattern set for the left reel 43 is set to be switched to another speed change pattern. In this case, “7”, which is the symbol 46 constituting the BB game combination, corresponds to the specific symbol.

  Specifically, when the BB flag is established, the number of pulses (for example, 72) in which “7” in the left reel 43 is positioned at the upper position in the symbol display window 13 from the pulse number correspondence table 105. To 96). Then, it is determined by a predetermined determination means whether or not the count value of the pulse counter 106 matches the acquired number of pulses. When the count value of the pulse counter 106 matches the acquired number of pulses, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 acquires any speed change pattern from the speed change pattern table (not shown). Then, the speed change pattern set in the left reel 43 is switched to another speed change pattern.

  Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 changes, for example, the speed change pattern set in the left reel 43 to a speed change pattern in which an acceleration larger than the acceleration set in the speed change pattern is set. Can be set to switch. For example, since the normal acceleration pattern is set by the speed change pattern setting means 101 when the rotating reel 40 starts rotating, “7” in the left reel 43 is the upper stage in the symbol display window 13 in this state. When the position is in the position, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 changes the normal acceleration pattern to a speed change pattern (for example, a first acceleration pattern or a second acceleration pattern) for which a larger acceleration is set. ).

The method of determining the speed change pattern to be switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is not particularly limited, and a predetermined speed change pattern is always set based on the speed change pattern set at the present time. It is also possible to determine the speed change pattern to be switched based on the lottery result by performing lottery by a predetermined lottery means while referring to the speed change pattern set at the present time.
The first speed change pattern switching means 107 can also switch the speed change patterns of all the two or more rotary reels 40.
In addition, the “predetermined location in the symbol display window 13” where the speed change pattern is switched when the specific symbol is positioned is not particularly limited, and may be the middle position, the lower position, etc. in the symbol display window 13. You can also.

Also, the timing at which the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern is not particularly limited. For example, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set so as to switch between games and speed change patterns, and only the games won by the winning lottery means 80 for a predetermined winning combination are set with speed change patterns. It can be set to switch, or it can be set to switch the speed change pattern when it is decided to perform switching by lottery to determine whether or not to perform switching. it can.
(Drive change control means 108)
Driving change control means 108, as triggered by the speed change pattern by the first speed change pattern switching unit 107 is switched, the rotating reels 40 based on the speed change pattern is switched to rotate, the drive motor 38 This is for controlling the drive.

For example, when the speed change pattern of the left reel 43 is switched to the first acceleration pattern by the first speed change pattern switching means 107, the drive change control means 108 uses the left reel 43 based on the first acceleration pattern. The drive speed of the drive motor 38 corresponding to is changed.
(Rotation speed determination means 109)
The rotational speed determination means 109 is for determining whether or not the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed. Specifically, all the rotary reels 40 are predetermined. This is to determine whether or not it is rotating at a constant speed, that is, whether or not it is in a steady rotation state.

Note that the rotation speed determination means 109 can be set to determine that the rotation speed of the rotary reel 40 has reached a predetermined speed when the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed by being accelerated by a predetermined speed change pattern. The rotation speed of the rotary reel 40 is also increased when the speed reaches a speed exceeding the predetermined speed after being accelerated by the predetermined speed change pattern and then decelerated by the predetermined speed change pattern to reach the predetermined speed. It can also be set to determine that the predetermined speed has been reached.
(Stop switch enabling means 110)
The stop switch validation means 110 is for validating the operation of the stop switch 19 on condition that all the rotational speeds of all the reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed. That is, the stop switch enabling means 110 is for enabling the stop switch 19 to be operated on condition that all the rotary reels 40 are in a steady rotation state.

Specifically, when it is determined by the rotation speed determination means 109 that the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed (that is, when it is determined that the rotation speed is in a steady rotation state). The stop switch enabling means 110 enables all the stop switches 19 to be operated.
In addition, as a condition for enabling the stop switch enabling means 110 to operate the stop switch 19, another condition (for example, elapse of a predetermined time after reaching a predetermined speed) may be added.
(Stop control means 160)
The stop control means 160 is for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the stop switch 19 based on the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80. That is, using the design 46 of the rotating reel 40 that can be immediately stopped at a predetermined position when the stop switch 19 is pressed as a reference design, the rotary reel 40 is stopped within the range from the reference design to the design 46 when moving 5 frames in the rotation direction. In this range of 5 frames, where to stop is determined based on the winning determination result.

  Specifically, the stop control means 160 has at least a stop control data storage means and a stop control change means (not shown), and when the winning flag is established, the symbol corresponding to the winning is established. Control is performed so that the other symbols 46 do not stop so that (winning symbol) stops on the winning line as much as possible, and the stop symbol is determined within the range of the five frames. That is, the design 46 to be stopped is controlled so as to stop as much as possible within the range of 5 frames (pull-in control), and the design 46 that should not be stopped is controlled so as not to be stopped (kicking control). On the other hand, when the winning flag is not established, the kicking control is performed so that the stop symbol does not become any winning form.

  A stop table may be provided as the stop control data. The stop table defines on the table for each symbol according to a predetermined condition how many frames are rotated from a predetermined symbol to stop the rotating reel 40. Specifically, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols 46 corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the effective pay line. It is equipped with. 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 effective winning line, and a kind of so-called kick setting is provided. is there.

The stop control changing means is for determining predetermined setting data for each game based on the lottery result of the winning determination. In other words, if the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80 is lost, the data set so as to kick any winning symbol from the effective winning line is selected, and the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80 is a predetermined result. When winning the winning combination, the winning symbol is drawn on the effective winning line as much as possible, and data set so as to kick the symbols other than the winning symbol so as not to be in the winning mode is selected.
(Winning determination means 190)
The winning determination means 190 is for performing a winning process based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 80 and the stop symbol of the rotary reel 40. In other words, when the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination and the winning symbols related to the winning are aligned on the predetermined winning active line and stopped, a winning signal is output. Has been.

The winning signal is sent to various means. For example, the hopper unit 35 pays out a predetermined number of game medals based on a winning signal, and the effect control device 22 executes a winning effect. Further, the normal game control means 60 starts a re-game based on the re-game winning signal, and the special game control means 70 starts a special game based on the special winning signal.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the start switch 18 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 18 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 18 is not operated, the process returns to step 100.

In step 101, when the start switch 18 is operated, the start switch 18 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the speed change pattern setting means 101 sets a predetermined speed change pattern (for example, a normal acceleration pattern) for all three rotating reels 40. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning flag (for example, BB flag) is established. If it is determined that the predetermined winning flag is not established, the process proceeds to the next step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined winning flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 112.

In step 105, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started by the drive start control means 104 based on the set speed change pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, the rotational speed determination means 109 determines whether or not the rotational speeds of all three rotary reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed, that is, whether or not they are in a steady rotational state. And when it determines with it being in a steady rotation state, it progresses to the following step 107. On the other hand, when it is determined that the steady rotation state is not established, the process returns to step 106.
In step 107, all three stop switches 19 are activated by the stop switch enabling means 110 and can be operated. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.

In step 108, when the stop switch 19 is operated, the stop switch 19 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 109.
In step 109, a reel rotation stop process of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed by the reel rotation stop processing of the rotary reels 40. When it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 is not performed, the process returns to step 108.

In step 111, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning symbol is won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the winning judgment unit 190 performs a winning process, and the game ends.
In step 112, special rotation control processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 107.
Next, the lottery process in step 102 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by random number extraction means 82 from random numbers generated by random number generation means 81 of winning lottery means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 82. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the determination table selection means 85 acquires a winning determination table 83. Then, the acquired winning determination table 83 is provided to the determination means 84. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the determination unit 84 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data of the winning determination table 83 acquired by the determination table selection unit 85. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the determination means 84 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 83 the extracted random number is included in and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the winning flag establishment means 86 establishes a predetermined winning flag based on the evaluation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.
In step 206, based on the establishment of the winning flag, kicking of a predetermined symbol and drawing of a predetermined symbol are set, and the lottery process is terminated.
Next, the special rotation control process in step 112 described above will be described with reference to FIG.

In step 300, the specific symbol (for example, “7”) on the predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43) is positioned at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13 from the pulse number correspondence table 105. Get the number of pulses if you want to. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started by the drive start control means 104 based on the set speed change pattern. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not a pulse for driving the drive motor 38 has been output. If it is determined that a pulse has been output, the process proceeds to the next step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that no pulse is output, the process returns to step 302.

In step 303, the value stored in the pulse counter 106 is incremented by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, the rotational speed determining means 109 determines whether or not the rotational speeds of all three rotary reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed, that is, whether or not they are in a steady rotational state. And when it determines with it not being in a steady rotation state, it progresses to the following step 305. On the other hand, when it is determined that the engine is in the steady rotation state, the special rotation control process ends.
If it is determined in step 305 that the number of pulses acquired from the pulse number correspondence table 105 is equal to the value of the pulse counter 106, the process proceeds to the next step 306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of pulses is not equal to the value of the pulse counter 106, the process returns to step 202.

In step 306, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 acquires a predetermined speed change pattern (for example, the first acceleration pattern) from the speed change pattern table and sets it to the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43). The current speed change pattern is switched to the acquired speed change pattern. Then, the process returns to step 302.
Next, the reel rotation stop process in step 109 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for the predetermined symbol 46. If it is determined that the kicking setting for the predetermined symbol 46 has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 401.

In step 401, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol 46 minutes. In other words, kicking is performed for one symbol 46 minutes. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols 46 obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 19 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 19 is operated, when the number of symbols 46 shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, 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 400 that the setting of kicking the predetermined symbol 46 has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols 46. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols 46, the process proceeds to the next step 405.
In step 405, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. If it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
If it is determined in step 404 that no drawing is set for any of the symbols 46, the process proceeds to step 403.

If it is determined in step 405 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 401.
If the number of symbols 46 shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol after operating the stop switch 19 in step 402 is not the fourth, the process returns to step 400.
By the way, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, but this slot machine 10 displays a gaming machine with a plurality of symbols 46 variably displayed or displayed within a plurality of display columns. the symbol display means for stopping the display, symbol variable starting means for starting variable display of the symbol 46, symbol variable stop means for stopping displaying the symbol 46 that is variably displayed, FIG pattern displaying means, symbol variation Winning lottery means for controlling at least the starting means and the symbol variation stopping means and for controlling the game, and for performing a lottery on whether or not the winning means is one of a plurality of winning roles. 80, when the symbol variation start means is activated, a plurality of speed change patterns in which a variation amount of the variation speed during variation display in the predetermined display row in the symbol display means is determined in advance. Chi, one of the speed change pattern, the predetermined display the display pattern setting means for setting for the column, triggered by the speed change pattern is set by the display pattern setting means, the speed change pattern set as variable display in a predetermined display column is carried out on the basis, change start control means for starting variable display of the symbol display means, in a predetermined display sequence, specific symbol 46 (hereinafter, the specific symbols First display pattern switching means for switching the speed change pattern set for the predetermined display line to another speed change pattern when the position is set at a predetermined position in the display line. , predetermined display columns based triggered by the speed variation pattern is switched by the first display pattern switching means, the speed variation pattern is switched Change control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the symbol display means, so that the fluctuation display speed in all the display columns has reached a predetermined predetermined speed, It can be controlled by a game machine program for functioning as a variable stop validating means for enabling the variable stop means.

Furthermore, it can be controlled using a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program is recorded.
Here, the symbol display means may be one using a rotating reel 40 or a belt-type symbol display means, or may be one in which a plurality of symbols 46 are sequentially displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or CRT. .
Further, when the slot machine 10 is controlled using the game machine program, the game medal can be paid out to the player via the hopper unit 35. On the other hand, when a game machine program is used to control a video game machine for business use or home use, an actual game medal cannot be paid out. For example, an image such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used. The display device can be configured to display the number of acquired medals or to display a picture (a moving image or a still image) that shows an increase or decrease in game medals.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the BB game combination is won, after the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate by operating the start switch 18, the predetermined rotation reel 40 ( In the left reel 43), when the symbol 46 ("7", so-called specific symbol) constituting the winning combination relating to the BB flag is detected to be located at a predetermined location in the symbol display window 13, the predetermined reel The speed change pattern set on the rotary reel 40 (left reel 43) is switched to another speed change pattern by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. The stop switch 19 can be operated by the stop switch enabling means 110 on condition that all the rotating reels 40 have reached a predetermined speed.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the specific symbol passes through a predetermined location in the symbol display window 13 from when the rotary reel 40 starts to rotate until the so-called steady rotation state is reached. As a trigger, the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes. Thus, the player can be made aware of the establishment status of the winning flag.
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to entertain the player with a new notification effect, and until the rotary reel 40 starts rotating and enters a so-called steady rotation state. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player an impression that the game is extended without wasting time.

The above embodiment can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention may be used for a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine in which a game ball is used as a game medium and a game similar to a slot machine is performed.
(Modification)
The first speed change pattern switching means 107 is formed so as to switch the speed change pattern at which the rotary reel 40 accelerates to a speed change pattern in which an acceleration smaller than the acceleration set in the speed change pattern is set. You can also.
Even when formed in this way, the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained, and since the acceleration is reduced, the rotating reel 40 is gradually accelerated, which is visually recognized by the player. It can be made easier.

Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be formed to switch the speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 accelerates to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount “0” is set.
And even when formed in this way, the same actions and effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained, and since acceleration is not performed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize.
Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be formed to switch the speed change pattern for decelerating the rotary reel 40 to a speed change pattern in which a larger deceleration is determined.

Even when formed in this way, the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment will be achieved, and the rotating reel 40 will decelerate more rapidly, so the player will recognize the change in speed. It can be made easy.
Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be formed to switch the speed change pattern for decelerating the rotary reel 40 to a speed change pattern in which a smaller deceleration is determined.
Even when formed in this way, the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment are achieved, and the rotating reel 40 is slowly decelerated. It can be made easy to visually recognize.

Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be formed to switch the speed change pattern for decelerating the rotary reel 40 to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount “0” is set.
And even when formed in this way, the same actions and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved, and since deceleration is not performed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize.
The first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 accelerates to the speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 decelerates or the speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 decelerates. Alternatively, the rotary reel 40 can be formed so as to switch to a speed change pattern that accelerates.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and a large change visually from acceleration to deceleration or from deceleration to acceleration. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the difference in change.
Further, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be formed so as to switch the speed change pattern of the speed change amount “0” to a speed change pattern in which the rotating reel 40 accelerates or a speed change pattern in which the speed is reduced. .
And even when formed in this way, the same actions and effects as in the above embodiment are achieved, and since acceleration is accelerated from rotation at a constant speed, it is easy for the player to recognize the difference in change. Can do.

The first speed change pattern switching means 107 may be formed so as to switch the speed change patterns of all the plurality of rotating reels 40. A predetermined number of the plurality of rotating reels 40 (for example, It is also possible to change the speed change pattern of one or more rotating reels 40.
Even when formed in this way, the same operation and effect as in the above-described embodiment will be achieved, and the speed will be changed in the plurality of rotary reels 40, so that rotation with more variations is possible. The player can entertain the speed change of the reel 40.
Further, the number of times that the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern while the predetermined rotating reel 40 is rotating is not particularly limited. For example, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set so that the speed change pattern is switched only once during the rotation of the predetermined rotating reel 40, or the speed change pattern is switched a plurality of times. Can also be set. In other words, a plurality of specific symbols on the predetermined rotating reel 40 are provided, and the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is set to switch the speed change pattern based on at least one of the plurality of specific symbols. can do.

  Specifically, for example, when there are a plurality of symbols 46 constituting a predetermined winning combination (for example, a BB game combination) as a specific symbol in a predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43) (for example, , Blue 7, red 7, etc.), the first speed change pattern switching means 107 changes the speed when one of the specific symbols is located at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13. The pattern can be set to be switched, and two or more specific symbols (or all specific symbols) may be located at predetermined positions (upper positions) in the symbol display window 13, respectively. It can be set to switch the speed change pattern. In addition, it can be set so that it can be switched to the same speed change pattern regardless of which symbol 46 is located in the above-mentioned location, and it can be set so that it can be switched to a different speed change pattern for each symbol 46. You can also.

Even when formed in this way, the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained, and variations in speed change in one rotary reel 40 increase, so that a more complicated rotary reel. The player can entertain 40 speed changes.
In the slot machine 10 in the above embodiment, the symbol “7”, which is the symbol 46 constituting the BB game combination, associated with the establishment of the BB flag is set as the specific symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when a predetermined small combination flag is established, the symbol 46 (for example, “bell”) constituting the small combination can be set as the specific symbol. That is, when the symbol 46 constituting the small role is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set so as to switch the speed change pattern. The player can be made aware of the establishment of the small role flag.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
Further, when a predetermined winning flag (for example, BB flag) is established, the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination (BB game combination) is an individual symbol 46 and does not constitute any winning combination. The symbol 46 (for example, a blank symbol on which nothing is displayed) can be used as the specific symbol. That is, when the symbol 46 is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set to switch the speed change pattern, thereby establishing a predetermined winning flag. Can be recognized by the player.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
In addition, only when a predetermined winning flag (for example, BB flag) is established, the symbol 46 that can stop at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13, that is, a symbol 46 that constitutes a so-called reach eye (for example, this The “BAR” symbol of the middle reel 44, which constitutes an arrangement of symbols “7”, “BAR” and “7” which can be stopped in the symbol display window 13 only when the special gamer is elected. ) Can be a specific symbol. That is, when the symbol 46 is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set to switch the speed change pattern, thereby establishing a predetermined winning flag. Can be recognized by the player.

In addition, the symbol 46 of the winning combination different from the winning combination related to the established winning flag (for example, when the BB game combination is won, the symbol 46 “REPLAY” constituting the re-playing combination) is specified. It can be. That is, when the symbol 46 is located at a predetermined location in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 can be set to switch the speed change pattern.
In this case, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46 that does not constitute any winning combination, the winning combination for which the winning flag is not established is won for the player. It will be misunderstood. However, after that, even if you try to win the winning combination that was misidentified by operating the stop switch 19, the winning combination will not win, so based on this, the winning combination that is actually won Can be recognized.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
Further, when the winning flags of a plurality of winning combinations are established, the predetermined symbol 46 associated with the winning of the plurality of winning combinations can be set as the specific symbol.
For example, when a winning combination that can carry over a winning flag after the next game such as a BB game combination and a winning combination that cannot carry over a winning flag after the next game such as a small role is simultaneously won The symbol 46 constituting the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag can be a specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 that constitutes the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 sets the speed change pattern. Switch. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize the winning of the winning combination related to the symbol 46. Furthermore, it is possible to prompt the player to prevent a winning combination that cannot be carried over from the winning flag.

In the above-described case, when the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern based on the symbol 46 that constitutes the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag in the game, Even after the next game, the speed change pattern can be switched based on the symbol 46 that constitutes the winning combination for which the winning flag cannot be carried over. Also, instead of the symbol 46 that constitutes the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag, the symbol 46 that constitutes the winning combination that can carry over the winning flag is used as a specific symbol, and the next game is based on this symbol 46. Subsequent speed change patterns can be switched.
Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, when a winning combination of a plurality of small roles, etc. is won simultaneously (for example, when both a cherry role and a bell role are simultaneously selected), it is difficult to win a winning combination based on a symbol arrangement (so-called pull-in) The symbol 46 that constitutes a bad winning combination), the symbol 46 that constitutes a winning combination with a large number of game medals that can be acquired when winning a prize, and the like can be used as specific symbols. Therefore, in this case, when the symbol 46 constituting the winning combination as described above is located at a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 changes the speed. The pattern switches. That is, since the speed of the rotary reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize the winning of the winning combination related to the symbol 46 to be stopped.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
In the case where a winning combination such as a plurality of small roles is simultaneously won, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 has a plurality of specific symbols associated with each of the plurality of winning combinations on the predetermined rotating reel 40. Based on each, the speed change pattern can be switched.
Specifically, for example, if the winning combination that can carry over the winning flag such as the BB game combination and the winning combination that cannot carry over the winning flag such as the bell combination is won simultaneously, the first speed change The pattern switching means 107 displays the symbol 46 “7” constituting the BB game role and the symbol 46 “bell” constituting the bell role on the predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43). The speed change pattern can be switched by being located at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the window 13. In this case, the player can be determined not to win the BB game role that can carry the winning flag in the game, but to win the bell role that cannot carry the winning flag. .

Further, when a plurality of winning combinations that can be won simultaneously (that is, winning combinations that can be simultaneously stopped on the winning active line) are simultaneously won, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is as described above. It is possible to form such that it is possible to switch between speed change patterns. In this case, it is possible to make the player decide to win the plurality of winning combinations.
Also, a plurality of winning combinations with different benefits (for example, a plurality of winning combinations with different numbers of payouts, a winning combination that can start an AT game or RT game, and a winning combination that cannot be started, an AT game or RT The first speed change pattern switching means 107 is formed so that the speed change pattern can be switched as described above when the game is won at the same time as the winning combination and the winning combination that is not ended). Can do. In this case, it is possible to make the player decide to win a winning combination to which a larger privilege is given.

Even when formed as described above, the same actions and effects as in the above embodiment are achieved, and the player is caused to perform an appropriate stopping operation such as obtaining a more advantageous result. Will be able to.
In addition, when a winning combination such as a plurality of small roles is simultaneously won (for example, when a cherry role and a bell role are simultaneously selected), the first speed change pattern switching means 107 is provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels 40. It is also possible to form the speed change patterns so as to be switched based on different specific symbols for each rotary reel 40. Specifically, for example, when the cherry role and the bell role are won at the same time, for example, the “cherry” symbol constituting the cherry role on the left reel 43 is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13. ), The first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern of the left reel 43, and the “bell” symbol constituting the bell role in the middle reel 44 is changed to a predetermined position (for example, in the symbol display window 13). In the middle position), the first speed change pattern switching means 107 may switch the speed change pattern of the middle reel 44.

And even when formed in this way, the same actions and effects as in the above embodiment will be achieved, and the player himself / herself can participate in the game voluntarily by allowing the player to select the winning role he / she wants to win. It will be possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction.
In addition, the specific symbol is a predetermined symbol 46 associated with the winning symbol even when no winning symbol is won, that is, when the winning flag of any winning symbol is not established. be able to. In other words, even when the winning lottery means 80 results in a loss, a predetermined symbol 46 (for example, a painted symbol in which one frame is painted black) can be used as the specific symbol. Therefore, in this case, when the predetermined symbol 46 as described above is positioned at a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13, the first speed change pattern switching means 107 switches the speed change pattern. Change. That is, since the speed of the rotating reel 40 changes based on the passage of the symbol 46, this allows the player to recognize that no winning combination has been won.

Even when formed in this way, the same operations and effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
(Other embodiment 1 of this invention)
In the slot machine 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the control device 20 performs the first speed change pattern switching means in the game where the speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. The rotational position detecting means 50 detects that a predetermined symbol different from the specific symbol is located at a predetermined position in the symbol display window 13 in another rotary reel 40 different from the predetermined rotary reel 40 to be switched by 107. As a result, the second speed change pattern switching means 111 for switching the speed change pattern set for the other rotating reel 40 to another speed change pattern can be formed. .

  Specifically, for example, a symbol display window of a specific symbol (for example, “7” constituting the BB game role) is displayed by the first speed change pattern switching means 107 by winning the BB game role in a predetermined game. It is assumed that the speed change pattern of a predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43) is switched based on the passage of a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) within the number 13. In this case, the second speed change pattern switching means 111 is different from the specific symbol in another rotating reel 40 (for example, the middle reel 44) different from the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43). The speed change pattern of the other rotating reel 40 (medium reel 44) is switched based on the passage of a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13 (for example, “bell”). Can be set.

According to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the speed change pattern in each rotary reel 40 changes based on the fact that different symbols 46 pass through predetermined positions in the symbol display window 13 in the plurality of rotary reels 40, respectively. Will be. Thus, the player has to guess which of the rotating reels 40 should be operated with the subsequent stop switch 19 based on the symbol 46 of the rotating reel 40.
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, more complicated notification is possible, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game.
(Other embodiment 2 of this invention)
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the control device 20 uses the first speed change pattern switching means 107 to change the speed change pattern in the rotating reel 40, and the specific design is a symbol display window. The first speed change pattern switching means 107 is used to switch the speed change pattern set for the rotary reel 40 when the rotational position detecting means 50 detects that it is located at a predetermined location outside 13. The third speed change pattern switching means 112 for switching to the previous speed change pattern can also be provided.

Specifically, for example, in a predetermined game, after winning the BB game combination and setting a normal acceleration pattern as a speed change pattern on a predetermined rotating reel 40 (for example, the left reel 43), the first speed change pattern The switching means 107 sets the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43) based on the passage of a specific symbol (for example, “7”) through a predetermined location (for example, the upper position) in the symbol display window 13. It is assumed that the normal acceleration pattern is switched to the first acceleration pattern. In this case, the specific symbol (“7”) of the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43) is one frame lower than the predetermined position outside the symbol display window 13 (for example, the lower position in the symbol display window 13). ), The third speed change pattern switching means 112 causes the first speed change pattern switching means 107 to change the first acceleration pattern set on the predetermined rotating reel 40 (left reel 43) to the first speed change pattern switching means 107. It can be set to switch to the normal acceleration pattern before switching to one acceleration pattern.

According to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the third speed change pattern switching unit 112 is configured such that the specific symbol is outside the symbol display window 13 in the rotary reel 40 whose speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching unit 107. The speed change pattern set in the rotary reel 40 is triggered by the fact that the rotational position detecting means 50 detects that the position is located at a predetermined position of the first speed change speed before being switched by the first speed change pattern switching means 107. It will be switched to a change pattern.
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rotary reel 40 is in a state where the specific symbol is visible through the symbol display window 13 and in a state where the specific symbol is not visible through the symbol display window 13. The speed change pattern can be changed.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a more varied notification effect can be performed.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention, is a block diagram showing an outline substantially of inputs and outputs of the control unit of the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of rotation control means of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a rotary reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is the side view (a) and longitudinal cross-sectional view (b) of a rotating reel. FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention, which shows a part of the pulse number correspondence table 105 for the left reel 43. FIG. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of lottery processing among operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of special rotation control processing among operations of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of rotation control means of the slot machine, which is another embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of rotation control means of the slot machine, which is another embodiment 2 of the present invention.

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
14 medal slot 15 slot switch
16 Bet switch 17 Checkout switch
18 Start switch 19 Stop switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device 26 Production device
30 Reel unit 31 Numerical display
32 lamps 33 speakers
34 Image display 35 Hopper unit
37 Frame 38 Drive motor
40 rotating reel 42 reel tape
43 Left reel 44 Middle reel
45 Right reel 46
47 Medal payout port 50 Rotation position detection means
51 Index 53 Receiver
54 Light emitting section 55 Detection sensor
60 Normal game control means 70 Special game control means
71 Specified game control means 72 Specified game control means
80 Winning lottery means 81 Random number generating means
82 Random number extraction means 83 Winning judgment table
84 Judgment means 85 Judgment table selection means
86 Winning flag formation means 90 Carry-over means
100 Rotation control means 101 Speed change pattern setting means
104 Drive start control means 105 Pulse number correspondence table
106 Pulse counter 107 First speed change pattern switching means
108 Drive change control means 109 Rotational speed judgment means
110 Stop switch enabling means
111 Second speed change pattern switching means
112 Third speed change pattern switching means
160 Stop control means 190 Winning judgment means

Claims (4)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A symbol display window for displaying a predetermined number of symbols out of a plurality of symbols attached around each rotating reel;
A plurality of drive motors for individually rotating a plurality of rotating reels;
A start switch for outputting a start signal for starting driving of a plurality of drive motors;
A stop switch that outputs a stop signal for stopping driving of the corresponding drive motor among the plurality of drive motors ;
Drive moving motor, the start switch, with at least controlling the stop switch, and a control device for performing control relating to a game,
The control device
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of winning roles ;
When the start switch outputs a start signal, one speed change pattern is set for a predetermined rotating reel among a plurality of speed changing patterns in which the amount of change in speed when the rotating reel rotates is predetermined. Speed change pattern setting means for
Triggered by the speed change pattern is set by the speed change pattern setting means, so that the reels are rotated based on the speed change pattern set, a drive start control means for starting the drive of the drive motor,
A speed change pattern set for the predetermined rotating reel when a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol) is positioned at a predetermined position in the symbol display window in the predetermined rotating reel. First speed change pattern switching means for switching to another speed change pattern;
Drive change control means for controlling the drive of the drive motor so that the rotating reel rotates based on the changed speed change pattern, triggered by the change of the speed change pattern by the first speed change pattern switching means,
And a stop switch enabling means for enabling the operation of the stop switch, provided that all the rotating speeds of the rotating reels reach a predetermined speed. A gaming machine. The first speed change pattern switching means is
The speed change pattern set for a predetermined rotating reel is switched to a speed change pattern in which a speed change amount smaller than a speed change amount set in the speed change pattern is set. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The controller is
In a game in which the speed change pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means, the specific symbol is used on another rotary reel different from the predetermined rotary reel that is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means. and at different predetermined symbol becomes to be positioned at a predetermined location of the symbol display window, the second for switching the speed change pattern which is set for the other rotating reel to another speed change pattern 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising speed change pattern switching means. The controller is
The rotating reel speed variation pattern is switched by the first speed change pattern switching means, when a particular symbol becomes to be positioned at a predetermined location outside the symbol display windows are set with respect to the rotational reel speed 4. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising third speed change pattern switching means for switching the change pattern to a speed change pattern before being switched by the first speed change pattern switching means. .