JP2009273523A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a slot machine and a Pachinko machine, which grants a performance benefit to players when an automatic stop is executed on the basis of a stopping operation mode chosen from among a plurality of kinds of stopping operation modes formed of a combination of a manual stop of reels by operating a stop switch and an automatic stop. <P>SOLUTION: A game control means (200) is provided with: a stop operation mode storage means (370) storing a plurality of stopping operation modes formed of a combination of the manual stop by a manual stop control means (321) and the automatic stop by an automatic stop control means (322), a stopping operation mode lottery means (380), a stopping operation mode-determining means (390); and a performance benefit granting means (460) to grant a performance-related benefit to players when the stopping operation mode-determining means (390) determines that the automatic stop is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine, for example, a stop selected from a plurality of types of stop operation modes including a combination of a manual stop of a reel by an operation of a stop switch and an automatic stop. When the automatic stop is executed based on the operation mode, it is possible to give the player a profit on performance.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a slot machine in which a player selects manual stop and automatic stop of a reel by operating a stop button, and shifts to an RT mode when, for example, automatic stop is selected ( For example, paragraph numbers “0041” to “0042” of Patent Document 1 (see FIGS. 3 to 4).
JP 2006-218199 A (paragraph numbers “0041” to “0042”, FIGS. 3 to 4)

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, there are only two options, manual stop and automatic stop, so there are problems that the options are limited and are not interesting.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.

The invention according to claim 1 is an automatic stop based on a stop operation mode selected from a plurality of types of stop operation modes composed of a combination of a manual stop of a reel by an operation of a stop switch and an automatic stop. Is executed, it is possible to give a player a profit on performance.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, not only all of the plurality of variable display portions are manually stopped or automatically stopped, but also, for example, only one of the plurality of variable display portions is selected as the stop operation mode. By automatically stopping and manually stopping the remaining variable display portion, it is possible to increase variations of the stop operation mode and expand the player's selection range.
(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.

That is, the invention described in claim 2 is configured to increase variations of the stop operation mode.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

In other words, the invention according to claim 3 can notify the stop operation mode selected by lottery.
(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

That is, the invention according to claim 4 is configured such that the automatic stop time can be changed by selection.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 4 described above.

  That is, the invention described in claim 5 relates to the fact that the automatic stop time can be selected, and in the case where the selected automatic stop time is equal to or less than a predetermined time, the production benefit Can be provided.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

First, a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.
Although the slot machine 10 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not shown, for example, a ball ball machine such as a pachinko machine may be used.
(1) Variable display device (for example, reel unit 30)
The variable display device (for example, the reel unit 30) has a plurality of, for example, three variable display portions (for example, the reels 31 to 33) capable of variably displaying symbols.

In addition, although the reel unit (30) was illustrated as a variable display apparatus, it is not limited to this, Although not shown in figure, image display apparatuses, such as a mechanical reel unit of a pachinko machine, a liquid crystal, etc. may be sufficient, for example.
In addition, the reels (31 to 33) are exemplified as the variable display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be.

Furthermore, although the number of reels (31 to 33), which is an example of the variable display unit, is three, it is not limited to this, but although not shown, two or four or more reels may be used. .
(2) Variable display start means (for example, start switch 70)
The variable display starting means (for example, start switch 70) is for starting variable display of a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33) of a variable display device (for example, reel unit 30). is there.

Although the start switch (70) has been exemplified as the variable display start means, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not shown, for example, a sensor for a winning opening of a pachinko machine may be used.
(3) External switch (for example, stop switches 80-82)
The external switches (for example, stop switches 80 to 82) can stop variable display of a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33).

Although the stop switch (80 to 82) is exemplified as the external switch, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not shown, for example, a sub input switch (such as a so-called chance button or push button for presentation) of a pachinko machine may be used. good.
(4) Game control means (200)
As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the game control means 200 is connected to a variable display device (for example, a reel unit 30), a variable display start means (for example, a start switch 70), and an external switch (for example, stop switches 80 to 82). It has been done.

Secondly, the game control means (200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(5) Role lottery means (310)
The role lottery means (310) is for determining whether a winning combination is a lottery.
(6) Variable display control means (320)
The variable display control means (320) controls the variable display device (for example, the reel unit 30) based on the lottery result by the role lottery means (310) and the operation of the external switch (for example, the stop switches 80 to 82). A plurality of (for example, three) variable display sections (for example, reels 31 to 33) can be individually controlled to stop.

Thirdly, the variable display control means (320) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(7) Manual stop control means (321)
The manual stop control means (321) is triggered by an operation of an external switch (for example, stop switches 80 to 82), and a variable display unit (for example, reels 31 to 33) corresponding to the external switch (for example, stop switches 80 to 82). This is for manual stop.

(8) Automatic stop control means (322)
The automatic stop control means (322) is configured so that a predetermined automatic stop time elapses without operation of an external switch (for example, stop switches 80 to 82) being performed after the variable display of the variable display section (for example, reels 31 to 33) is started. In this case, the variable display unit (for example, reels 31 to 33) for which the external switch (for example, stop switches 80 to 82) has not been operated is automatically stopped.

Fourth, the game control means (200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(9) Stop operation mode storage means (370)
The stop operation mode storage means (370) stores a plurality of types of stop operation modes composed of a combination of manual stop by the manual stop control means (321) and automatic stop by the automatic stop control means (322). is there.

(10) Stop operation mode lottery means (380)
The stop operation mode lottery means (380) is for selecting at least one type of stop operation mode from among a plurality of types of stop operation modes stored in the stop operation mode storage means (370) by lottery.
(11) Stop operation mode determination means (390)
The stop operation mode determination means (390) is for determining whether or not the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery means (380) has been executed.

(12) Profit grant means for production (460)
The production benefit grant means (460) grants a production benefit to the player when the stop operation mode determination means (390) determines that automatic stop has been executed by the stop operation mode determination means (390). Is for.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

That is, the stop operation mode storage means (370) stores the next stop operation mode.
(1) First stop operation mode In the first stop operation mode, all of a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33) are automatically stopped by an automatic stop control means (322). It is.
(2) Second stop operation mode The second stop operation mode is such that at least one variable display unit (for example, reels 31 to 33) among a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33). ) Is automatically stopped by the automatic stop control means (322), and the remaining variable display portions (for example, reels 31 to 33) are manually stopped by the manual stop control means (321).

Note that the type of the second stop operation mode is not limited to one type, and for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types may be provided as in the second, third, and fourth stop operation modes.
Further, the number of variable display portions (for example, reels 31 to 33) to be automatically stopped is not limited to one, and may be plural. For example, taking the “fourth stop operation mode” in FIG. 3 as an example, one of the right reel (33) is automatically stopped, and the remaining left reel (31) and middle reel (32) are manually stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of, for example, two reels (31 to 33) may be automatically stopped.

Furthermore, also in the case of manual stop, the types of stop operation modes may be increased by taking the push order into consideration. For example, taking the “fourth stop operation mode” in FIG. 3 as an example, the left reel (31) and the middle reel (32) are manually stopped. The case of the order of the left reel (31) and the middle reel (32) and the case of pressing the middle reel (32) and the left reel (31) in this order may be set as different stop operation modes.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.

First, a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 10) has the following configuration as shown in FIG.
(1) Stop operation mode notification means (140)
The stop operation mode notifying means (140) can notify the player of the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery means (380).

Secondly, the game control means (200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(2) Stop operation mode notification lottery means (440)
The stop operation mode notification lottery means (440) is for determining by lottery whether or not to notify the stop operation mode by the stop operation mode notification means (140) based on the lottery result by the role lottery means (310). It is.

(3) Stop operation mode notification execution means (450)
The stop operation mode notification execution means (450) notifies the stop operation mode notification means by the stop operation mode notification means (140) when the stop operation mode notification lottery means (440) determines to notify the stop operation mode. It is for execution.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3.

That is, the variable display control means (320) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Automatic stop time selection means (324)
The automatic stop time selection means (324) is for selecting the automatic stop time according to a predetermined condition.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following characteristics in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 4 described above.

  In other words, the profit-giving means for producing (460) gives the profit for producing when the automatic stop time selected by the automatic stop time selecting means (324) is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, based on a stop operation mode selected from a plurality of types of stop operation modes configured by a combination of manual stop of the reel by operation of the stop switch and automatic stop. When the automatic stop is executed, it is possible to give a profit on the performance to the player.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, not only all of the plurality of variable display portions are manually stopped or automatically stopped, but also, for example, only one of the plurality of variable display portions is selected as the stop operation mode. By automatically stopping and manually stopping the remaining variable display portion, it is possible to increase variations of the stop operation mode and expand the player's selection range.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, variations in the stop operation mode can be increased.
(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, the stop operation mode selected by lottery can be notified.
As a result, according to the third aspect of the invention, it is possible for the player to easily execute the stop mode by notifying the stop operation mode.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3, the following effect is provided.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the automatic stop time can be changed by selection according to a predetermined condition.
The “predetermined conditions” include, for example, a role lottery result, a game state (during a special game (for example, so-called BB), a specific game (for example, so-called RT)), and the like. It is good also as conditions, and it is good also considering either one as conditions.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 4, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, in relation to the fact that the automatic stop time can be selected, when the selected automatic stop time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, The benefits can be granted.
More specifically, when the automatic stop time, that is, the time until the automatic stop is relatively long, is selected, the player has to wait for a long time until the automatic stop.

As a result, if the automatic stop time is too long, the player may feel disgusted.
Therefore, the invention described in claim 5 is limited to a case where the time is not too long, which is a predetermined time or less.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 10 each show an example of the first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of stop operation modes, and FIG. 4 is an illustration of the image display device. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a screen, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a lighting state of a stop switch lamp, and FIGS. 6 to 10 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the slot machine. It is.

11 to 14 show examples of the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, and FIGS. 12 to 14 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
First, a front view of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

The slot machine 10 is an example of a gaming machine, and the gaming machine is not limited to the slot machine 10 and may be a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, although not shown.
A transparent rectangular display window 20 is provided in the center of the height of the slot machine 10.
Inside the display window 20, a reel unit 30 which is an example of a variable display device is arranged.
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three reels 31 to 33, which can variably display symbols.

Although the reel unit 30 is exemplified as the variable display device, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not illustrated, an image display device such as a mechanical reel unit of a pachinko machine or a liquid crystal display may be used.
Further, the reels 31 to 33 are exemplified as the variable display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not illustrated, it may be a partial area of an image display device such as a liquid crystal of a pachinko machine.

Furthermore, although the number of reels 31 to 33, which is an example of the variable display unit, is illustrated as three, it is not limited to this, and although not shown, two or four or more reels 31 to 33 may be used. good.
Specifically, the reel unit 30 includes three reels 31 to 33 facing the display window 20 and a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33, each of which can be rotated individually. 3 reel motors 34 to 36 (see FIG. 1).

The number of reel motors 34 to 36 is not limited to three as in the case of the number of reels 31 to 33, and may be two or four or more.
Although not shown, each of the reels 31 to 33 displays a plurality of types of symbols on the outer periphery. The display window 20 is configured to stop and display a plurality of symbols, for example, a total of three symbols, for example, upper, middle, and lower. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Anyway.

Further, an image display device 40 is provided above the display window 20.
The image display device 40 is capable of displaying effects, is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal unit, and also functions as a stop operation mode notifying unit 140 described later.
Note that the image display device 40 is not limited to a liquid crystal unit, and may be configured of a dot matrix. Further, although the image display device 40 is illustrated as an example of the stop operation mode notification unit 140, the present invention is not limited to this, and stop lamps 83 to 85 and speakers 100 and 101 described later may be used.

On the other hand, a medal slot 50 is provided below the display window 20 on the right side in FIG. The medal slot 50 is one that can insert medals.
The medal is an example of a game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, and although not shown, a game ball of a pachinko machine, a frequency of electronic money stored electronically on a card or a coin, or the like is used. May be.

A bet switch 60 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 50 in FIG.
The bet switch 60 is used to bet (bet) a credit medal that has been inserted into the inside beyond the prescribed number (for example, three) from the medal insertion slot 50 and has been credited (stored).
The number of bet switches 60 may be one or more.

A start switch 70 is provided below the bet switch 60.
The start switch 70 is for starting the drive of the reel unit 30. The start switch 70 is formed in a lever shape and is operated by tilting the lever. When the start switch 70 is operated, the reel unit 30 starts to be driven, and the three reel motors 34 to 36 (see FIG. 1) rotate.

The start switch 70 also functions as variable display start means. The variable display starting means is for starting variable display of a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33) of a variable display device (for example, reel unit 30).
Although the start switch 70 is exemplified as the variable display start means, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not shown, for example, a sensor for a winning opening of a pachinko machine may be used.

A plurality of, for example, three stop switches 80 to 82, for example, the same number as the three first to third reels 31 to 33, are provided on the right side of the start switch 70 in FIG.
The three stop switches 80 to 82 are for stopping the driving of the reel unit 30. When the left stop switch 80 (hereinafter also referred to as “left stop switch 80”) is operated in the direction of FIG. 2, the rotation of the left reel 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “left reel 31”) stops. Similarly, when the center stop switch 81 (hereinafter also referred to as “middle stop switch 81”) is operated, the rotation of the center reel 32 (hereinafter also referred to as “middle reel 32”) stops. When the right stop switch 82 (hereinafter also referred to as “right stop switch 82”) is operated, the rotation of the right reel 33 (hereinafter referred to as “right reel 33”) stops.

The number of stop switches 80 to 82 is three as an example. However, the number of stop switches 80 to 82 is not limited to this.
Stop switches 80-82 also function as external switches. The external switch can stop variable display of a plurality (for example, three) of variable display units (for example, reels 31 to 33).

Although the stop switches 80 to 82 are exemplified as the external switches, the present invention is not limited to this, and although not illustrated, for example, a sub input switch of a pachinko machine (a so-called production chance button or push button) may be used.
Further, stop lamps 83 to 85 shown in FIG. 1 are built in the three stop switches 80 to 82, respectively.

The stop lamps 83 to 85 are always lit in red. When the operation can be accepted after the start switch 70 is operated, the stop lamps 80 to 85 change from red to blue and the stop lamps 83 to 85 that are lit in blue are incorporated. When -82 is operated, the stop lamps 83-85 change from blue to red, indicating that the operation cannot be accepted.
The stop lamps 83 to 85 also function as a stop operation mode notifying unit 140 described later.

Although the stop lamps 83 to 85 are illustrated as an example of the stop operation mode notification means 140, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display device 40 described above, speakers 100 and 101, a center lamp 110, a side lamp 120, and the like described later are used. May be used.
A medal storage tray 90 is provided below the three stop switches 80 to 82.
The medal storage tray 90 stores medals paid out from a hopper unit 130 shown in FIG.

  Note that the start switch 70 and the three stop switches 80 to 82 are examples of operation means, and the operation means is a game in the reel unit 30 which is an example of a game section on condition that a medal which is an example of a game medium is inserted. Is for operating. The operation means is not limited to the start switch 70 and the three stop switches 80 to 82, but may be a launching handle of a game ball of a pachinko machine, which is not shown.

On the other hand, a pair of left and right speakers 100 and 101 are arranged on the left and right sides of the medal storage tray 90.
The speakers 100 and 101 are for generating sound in accordance with the progress of the game, and also function as stop operation mode notifying means 140 described later.
The number of speakers 100 and 101 is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more. Further, although the speakers 100 and 101 are illustrated as an example of the stop operation mode notification unit 140, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described image display device 40 may be used.

On the other hand, a center lamp 110 is arranged above the image display device 40. On the left and right sides of the center lamp 110, a pair of left and right side lamps 120, 120 are arranged. The center lamp 110 and the side lamp 120 are also used for various effects as decorations.
(Game control device 200)
Next, the game control device 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game control device 200 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the game control apparatus 200 includes the following two means when roughly classified.
The following means (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Main control means 300
(2) Sub-control means 400
Note that the means of the game control device 200 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Main control means 300)
Next, the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control means 300 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control means 300 is a computer, which is not shown, and is configured mainly by a CPU, for example, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.

A CPU (not shown) of the main control means 300 functions as the following means as shown in FIG. 1 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (9) will be described later.
(1) Role lottery means 310
(2) Variable display control means 320
(3) Normal game control means 330
(4) Special game control means 340
(5) Profit grant means 350
(6) Game information transmission means 360
(7) Stop operation mode storage means 370
(8) Stop operation mode lottery means 380
(9) Stop operation mode determination means 390
The means of the main control means 300 is not limited to the above (1) to (9).
(Input stage of main control means 300)
Next, the input stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

The following parts are connected to the input stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the input stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (4).
(1) Medal sensor 51
The medal sensor 51 is provided inside the medal slot 50 and detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 50.

(2) Bet switch 60
(3) Start switch 70
(4) Stop switch 80-82
(Output stage of main control means 300)
Next, the output stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

The following parts are connected to the output stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Reel motors 34 to 36 of the reel unit 30 (variable display device)
(2) Hopper unit 130
The hopper unit 130 is provided inside the slot machine 10.

The hopper unit 130 is for paying out a predetermined number of medals to the player when the symbols of the first to third reels 31 to 33 match a preset combination of symbols.
(3) Sub-control means 400
(Sub-control means 400)
As shown in FIG. 1, the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the main control unit 300 and controls various effects based on game information transmitted from the main control unit 300 in one direction, such as commands and data. Is for.

Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, and is configured mainly with a CPU, for example, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Note that the number of CPUs in the sub-control unit 400 is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.

The CPU (not shown) of the sub-control means 400 functions as the following means when roughly divided as shown in FIG. 1 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (6) will be described later.
(1) Game information receiving means 410
(2) Image control means 420
(3) Sound effect generating means 430
(4) Stop operation mode notification lottery means 440
(5) Stop operation mode notification execution means 450
(6) Profit grant means for production 460
The means of the sub control means 400 is not limited to the above (1) to (6). For example, a stop operation mode notification lottery unit 440 and a stop operation mode notification execution unit 450 are provided in the main control unit 300 and stopped by the sub control unit 400 based on a stop operation mode notification execution command from the main control unit 300. You may make it perform notification of an operation mode. Although both the stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 and the stop operation mode notification execution means 450 are provided in the main control means 300, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 is provided in the main control means 300. The stop operation mode notification execution means 450 may be left in the sub-control means 400. In this case, the lottery result of the stop operation mode notification by the stop operation mode notification lottery unit 440 of the main control unit 300 is transmitted to the sub control unit 400, and the stop operation mode on the sub control unit 400 side based on the lottery result The notification execution means 450 executes notification of the stop operation mode.
(Input stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the input stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

The following parts are connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400.
(1) Main control means 300
Note that the parts connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the above (1).
(Output stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the output stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

The following parts are connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the following (1).
(1) Stop operation mode notification means 140
The stop operation mode notifying unit 140 can notify the player of the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery unit 380 described later.

Specifically, the stop operation mode notifying unit 140 includes the following parts.
The following (1-1) to (1-5) may be used alone or in combination.
(1-1) Image display device 40
(1-2) Stop lamps 83-85
(1-3) Speakers 100 and 101
(1-4) Center lamp 110
(1-5) Side lamps 120,120
Note that the parts of the stop operation mode notifying unit 140 are not limited to the above (1-1) to (1-5).
(Role lottery means 310)
The combination lottery means 310 is used for determining whether or not a combination is a lottery based on an operation of the start switch 70, which is an example of an operation means.

Specifically, whether a winning combination is determined by lottery.
First, there are the following types of winning combinations.
(1) Winning a role (2) Loss There are the following types of roles.

The explanation of the following roles (3) to (5) will be described later.
In addition to winning only one of a plurality of winning combinations, there may be a case where a plurality of winning combinations win two or more at the same time. The winning lottery means 310 enables so-called group lottery.
(3) Small role (4) Replay (Replay)
(5) Bonus The type of the combination is not limited to the above (3) to (5).
(Small role)
A small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals on the condition that a predetermined small combination symbol is aligned on a line that is activated by betting medals.
(Replay)
The re-game is also referred to as so-called replay, and is a role that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals on condition that preset replay symbols are prepared.
(Bonus)
The bonus is a transition to a special game, and the specific combination or itself is also called a special game as described above.

The special game is a game in which a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which a winning probability of a small role or the like in the lottery table is set to a high probability, and as a result, a game with high expectation for paying out medals.
In addition, although the bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this. Moreover, although the bonus was illustrated as a specific combination, it is not limited to this, A specific small combination etc. may be sufficient.
Specifically, there are the following types of bonuses.

Note that the type of bonus is not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) BB transition role The BB transition role is a transition role to a big bonus.
That is, it is a role for shifting from a normal game to a big bonus which is a special game by a special game control means 340 which will be described later on condition that the BB symbols are arranged.

It is not necessary to pay out medals at the time of winning the BB symbol, or one or more medals may be paid out.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of the big bonus, a total of about 288 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 345.
(2) MB transition role The MB transition role is a transition role to the middle bonus.

This is a role for shifting from a normal game to a middle bonus, which is a special game, by special game control means 340, which will be described later, on condition that the MB symbols are aligned.
It is not necessary to pay out medals when winning MB symbols, or one or more medals may be paid out.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of the middle bonus, a total of about 192 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 253. In the middle bonus, the number of medals that a player can acquire is set lower than the big bonus.

(3) RB transition combination The RB transition combination is a transition combination to a regular bonus.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the regular bonus starts, a total of about 96 medals can be obtained. The regular bonus ends with a maximum of 12 games or 8 wins, whichever comes first.
(Variable display control means 320)
The variable display control means 320 is for performing stop control of the reel motors 34 to 36 corresponding to the stop switches 80 to 82 based on the game result by the combination lottery means 310 and the operation of the stop switches 80 to 82. is there.

  The variable display control means 320 is an example of a game result reflecting means, and the game result reflecting means controls the game in the reel unit 30 which is an example of the game unit according to the lottery result determined by the role lottery means 310. Is to do. The game result reflecting means is not limited to the variable display control means 320, and although not shown, the game result reflecting means may be configured by control means such as a so-called electric accessory of a pachinko machine, an electric prize-winning device, and liquid crystal.

As shown in FIG. 1, the variable display control means 320 includes the following means.
The following (1) to (4) will be described later.
(1) Manual stop control means 321
(2) Automatic stop control means 322
(3) Automatic stop lottery means 323
(4) Automatic stop time selection means 324
Note that the means of the variable display control means 320 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (4).
(Normal game control means 330)
The normal game control means 330 is for performing a normal game.

In a normal game, a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which winning probabilities such as so-called small roles are set, and when a small role is won as a result of the lottery, a medal is paid out. It is a game.
(Special game control means 340)
The special game control means 340 can execute a special game.

A special game corresponds to a so-called big bonus.For example, a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of a small role or the like in the lottery table is set to a high probability. It is a game with high expectations.
In addition, although the big bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this, A regular bonus etc. may be sufficient.
(Profit grant means 350)
The profit granting means 350 uses a combination of symbols of the three first to third reels 31 to 33 stopped and displayed in the first to third display windows 21 to 23 as a predetermined combination of symbols. This is for paying out a predetermined number of medals in the case of winning.

The medals can be paid out by actually driving the hopper unit 130 to pay out the medals or increasing the number of credit medals.
(Game information transmission means 360)
The game information transmission means 360 is for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means 310 to the sub-control means 400 by including it in the game information.

The game information is obtained by converting various commands and data into signals. A detection signal of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 50 by the medal sensor 51, a bet signal of medals by the bet switch 60, and a start of the start switch 70. Signals, operation signals of the stop switches 80 to 82, lottery results of the role lottery means 310, gaming state, and the like are included.
The game information transmitting means 360 transmits the signal to the sub-control means 400 in one direction, but is not limited to this, and the signal is communicated between the main control means 300 and the sub-control means 400. You may do it.
(Manual stop control means 321)
The manual stop control means 321 is triggered by operation of stop switches 80 to 82 that are examples of external switches, and reels 31 to 33 that are examples of variable display units corresponding to stop switches 80 to 82 that are examples of external switches. Is for manually stopping.

Specifically, the manual stop control means 321 performs stop control of the reels 31 to 33 based on the operation of the stop switches 80 to 82 and the lottery result of the role lottery means 310.
(Automatic stop control means 322)
The automatic stop control means 322 does not operate the stop switches 80 to 82, which are examples of external switches, after the start of variable display of the reels 31 to 33, which is an example of the variable display section, and the predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed. In this case, the reels 31 to 33, which are examples of the variable display unit where the stop switches 80 to 82, which are examples of the external switches, are not operated are automatically stopped.

Specifically, the automatic stop control unit 322 performs stop control of the reels 31 to 33 based on the passage of the automatic stop time and the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 310.
(Automatic stop lottery means 323)
The automatic stop lottery means 323 is for determining whether or not to operate the automatic stop control means 322 by lottery. When the automatic stop control means 322 is not operated, all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped by the manual stop control means 321.
(Automatic stop time selection means 324)
The automatic stop time selection means 324 is for selecting the automatic stop time according to a predetermined condition.

The “predetermined conditions” include, for example, a role lottery result, a game state (during a special game (for example, so-called BB), a specific game (for example, so-called RT)), and the like. It is good also as conditions, and it is good also considering either one as conditions.
Specifically, the automatic stop time selection means 324 will be described later with reference to FIG. 3, but when all the reels 31 to 33 are automatically stopped (first stop operation mode), some of the reels 31 to 33 are used. The automatic stop time is made different in the case of automatically stopping only (second to fourth stop operation modes). For example, when all the reels 31 to 33 are automatically stopped (first stop operation mode), “30 seconds” is set. On the other hand, when only some of the reels 31 to 33 are automatically stopped (second to fourth stop operation modes), an automatic stop time longer than “30 seconds”, for example, “1 minute” is set. .

In addition, compared with a case where all the reels 31 to 33 are automatically stopped (first stop operation mode), a case where only some of the reels 31 to 33 are automatically stopped (second to fourth stop operation modes). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set shorter. Moreover, although “30 seconds” and “1 minute” are exemplified as the automatic stop time, it is not limited to these numerical values.
(Stop operation mode storage means 370)
The stop operation mode storage unit 370 stores a plurality of types of stop operation modes including combinations of manual stop by the manual stop control unit 321 and automatic stop by the automatic stop control unit 322.

Specifically, the stop operation mode storage unit 370 stores the next stop operation mode as shown in FIG.
(1) First Stop Operation Mode In the first stop operation mode, a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33, which are examples of three variable display portions, are automatically stopped by the automatic stop control means 322. .

That is, the first stop operation mode is to “automatically stop” all three of the left reel 31, the middle reel 32, and the right reel 33 as shown in FIG.
(2) Second to Fourth Stop Operation Modes The second to fourth stop operation modes include at least one variable display unit among a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33 as an example of three variable display units. The reels 31 to 33 as an example are automatically stopped by the automatic stop control means 322, and the reels 31 to 33 as an example of the remaining variable display section are manually stopped by the manual stop control means 321.

Specifically, in the second stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 3, the left reel 31 is “automatically stopped”, and the remaining middle reel 32 and right reel 33 are “manually stopped”. .
In the third stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 3, only the middle reel 32 is “automatically stopped”, and the remaining two reels, the left reel 31 and the right reel 33 are “manually stopped”.
In the fourth stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 3, only the right reel 33 is “automatically stopped” and the remaining left reel 31 and middle reel 32 are “manually stopped”.

In addition, as the second and subsequent stop operation modes, three types of the second to fourth stop operation modes are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second and subsequent stop operation modes are set to one or two types, or It is good also as four or more types.
Further, the number of reels 31 to 33 to be automatically stopped is not limited to one and may be plural. For example, taking the “fourth stop operation mode” in FIG. 3 as an example, one of the right reel 33 is automatically stopped, and the remaining two of the left reel 31 and the middle reel 32 are manually stopped. The present invention is not limited, and a plurality of, for example, two reels 31 to 33 may be automatically stopped.

Furthermore, also in the case of manual stop, the types of stop operation modes may be increased by taking the push order into consideration. For example, taking the “fourth stop operation mode” in FIG. 3 as an example, the left reel 31 and the middle reel 32 are manually stopped. By adding the push order to this, the left reel 31, The case of the order of the middle reel 32 and the case of pressing the middle reel 32 and the left reel 31 in this order may be set as different stop operation modes.
(Stop operation mode lottery means 380)
The stop operation mode lottery means 380 is for selecting at least one type of stop operation mode from among a plurality of types of stop operation modes stored in the stop operation mode storage unit 370 by lottery.

Specifically, the stop operation mode lottery means 380 selects one type of stop operation mode from among the first to fourth stop operation modes in FIG. 3 by lottery.
(Stop operation mode determination means 390)
The stop operation mode determination unit 390 is for determining whether or not the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery unit 380 has been executed.

The stop operation mode determination unit 390 is provided in the main control unit 300, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in the sub control unit 400.
(Game information receiving means 410)
The game information receiving means 410 is for receiving the game information transmitted from the game information transmitting means 360.
(Image control means 420)
The image control means 420 reads out the effect image selected by the effect lottery means 450 from the effect storage means 440 and displays the effect image on the image display device 40.
(Sound effect generator 430)
The sound effect generating means 430 is for outputting various sound effects from the speakers 100 and 101 based on the signal received by the game information receiving means 410.
(Stop operation mode notification lottery means 440)
The stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 is for determining whether or not the stop operation mode notification means 140 notifies the stop operation mode based on the lottery result by the combination lottery means 310 by lottery.
(Stop operation mode notification execution means 450)
The stop operation mode notification execution means 450 is for executing the stop operation mode notification by the stop operation mode notification means 140 when the stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 determines to notify the stop operation mode. is there.

Note that the lottery for executing the stop operation mode notification may be changed depending on the game state and the stop operation mode selected in the game.
(Profiting means for production 460)
The effect-giving means 460 is for giving a profit to the player when the stop operation mode determining means 390 determines that the automatic stop has been executed.

Specifically, the profit-giving means 460 for production gives the profit for production when the automatic stop time selected by the automatic stop time selection means 324 is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time.
(Profit on production)
A specific example of the profit on production is as follows.
(1) Display of premier images with extremely low frequency of occurrence (2) Generation of special reach with extremely low frequency of occurrence (3) Display of two-dimensional code Display a two-dimensional code and use the mobile phone to display the two-dimensional code By reading, it is possible to acquire images and sounds.

(4) Notifications related to AT (normal, BB, RT, etc.)
The number of AT notifications may be increased.
In addition, the profit on production is not limited to the above (1) to (4). Further, the content of the profit on the production may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, during RT, notification from a premium image may be changed to AT notification.

  Although it is not a profit in terms of performance, the game state may be shifted when the stop operation mode determination unit 390 determines that the automatic stop has been executed. For example, when the automatic operation stop is determined to be executed by the stop operation mode determination unit 390, the main control unit 300 may make the specific appearance appear and shift to RT. Appearance of a specific appearance may be performed simultaneously with the profit on production, or may be performed independently. Moreover, you may make it notify the opportunity of appearance of a specific appearance as profit on production.

On the other hand, the case of the slot machine 10 has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, the following benefits can be given.
(5) Change of reach production For example, change to the development contents of reach production.
(6) Transition of stage (7) When a big hit (when the lottery result is a big win), an effect such as a so-called “mission effect” may be made possible.

In addition, the profit in the case of a pachinko machine is not limited to the above (5) to (7).
(Description of FIG. 4)
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the screen of the image display device 40 which is an example of the stop operation mode notifying unit.
On the screen of the image display device 40, as shown in FIG. 4, three frames are displayed corresponding to the three reels 31 to 33, and “automatic stop” and “manual stop” are separately displayed in the frame. Is displayed.

That is, the left frame in FIG. 4 corresponds to the left reel 31, and the characters “automatic stop” are displayed in the frame. Further, the center frame corresponds to the middle reel 32, and the characters “manual stop” are displayed in the frame. The right frame corresponds to the right reel 33, and the characters “manual stop” are displayed in the frame.
The above display matches the second stop operation mode of FIG. 3 and notifies that the second stop operation mode has been selected by the stop operation mode lottery means 380.

Although the frame and the characters are displayed on the image display device 40, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation mode may be displayed using a picture, a symbol, or the like, or may be notified by a lamp or sound. Anyway.
(Description of FIG. 5)
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining an example of the lighting mode of the stop lamps 83 to 85 of the stop switches 80 to 82.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the stop lamps 83 to 85 of the stop switches 80 to 82 are lit red when the operation cannot be accepted, for example, when the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
Next, after the start switch 70 is operated, the operation can be accepted, that is, when the reels 31 to 33 are rotated regularly, the color changes from red to blue. At this time, when there are reels 31 to 33 for which “automatic stop” is selected, for example, when the left reel 31 is “automatic stop”, as shown in FIGS. Only the lamp 80 of the stop switch 80 is kept in a red lighting state to notify the player that the left reel 31 is “automatic stop”.

  The stop lamps 83 to 85 of the stop switches 80 to 82 are lit red to notify "automatic stop", but this is not a limitation. It may be turned off or simply turned off. On the other hand, the stop lamps 83 to 85 are connected to the sub-control means 400 as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop lamps 83 to 85 are connected to the main control means 300 and managed by the main control means 300. Also good.

(2)
(Explanation of FIGS. 6 to 10)
The operation of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
6-8 is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process by the main control means 300 of FIG.

Further, among FIGS. 6 to 10, the remaining FIGS. 9 and 10 are for explaining the effect processing by the sub-control means 400 of FIG.
(Explanation of FIG. 6)
First, referring to FIG. 6, when the power is turned on, the process proceeds from step S10 to the next step S11, and an initial setting process is performed.

The initial setting process is performed by the main control unit 300 in FIG.
After the initial setting process, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S11 to the next step S12, where a medal insertion process is performed.
After the medal insertion process, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S12 to the next step S13, where a reel start / role lottery process is performed.

The reel start / role lottery process is performed by the main control means 300 of FIG. 1, and will be described later with reference to FIG.
After the reel start / role lottery process, the process proceeds from step S13 to the next step S14 as shown in FIG. 6 on condition that the stop switches 80 to 82 are operated or automatically stopped, and the reel stop process is performed.

The reel stop process is performed by the main control means 300 of FIG. 1, and will be described later with reference to FIG.
After the reel stop process, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S14 to the next step S15, where a winning determination / profit giving process is performed.
The winning determination / profit granting process is performed by the profit granting means 350 of FIG.

After the winning determination / profit granting process, as shown in FIG. 6, the process returns from step S15 to step S12 described above.
(Explanation of FIG. 7)
Next, the reel start / role lottery process in step S13 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to step S20, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 70 is turned “ON” (ON).
The above determination is performed by the main control means 300 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, when the start switch 70 is not “ON” (ON), that is, when the start switch 70 is not operated by the player, the step S20 is repeated as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the start switch 70 is turned on (ON), that is, when the start switch 70 is operated by the player, the process proceeds from step S20 to the next step S21 as shown in FIG. A lottery for winning or failing a role is performed.
The lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is made is performed by the winning lottery means 310 shown in FIG.
After the lottery determination of the winning combination, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S21 to the next step S22, and a lottery for automatic stop is performed.

The automatic stop lottery is performed by the automatic stop lottery means 323 in FIG. The automatic stop lottery may or may not be associated with the above-described lottery for winning or failing a combination.
After the automatic stop lottery, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S22 to the next step S23, where it is determined whether or not the stop is automatic.

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If automatic stop is selected as a result of the determination, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S23 to the next step S24, and a lottery of stop operation modes is performed.
The lottery of the stop operation mode is performed by the stop operation mode lottery means 380 of FIG. Specifically, the stop operation mode lottery means 380 selects one type of stop operation mode from among the first to fourth stop operation modes in FIG. 3 by lottery.

After the lottery of the stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S24 to the next step S25, and the automatic stop time is selected.
The selection of the automatic stop time is performed by the automatic stop time selection means 324 in FIG.
After the selection of the automatic stop time, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S25 to the next step S26, and the automatic stop time selected in the previous step S25 is set to “timer”.

The automatic stop time is set by the variable display control means 320 of FIG. 1, and the “timer” is set by software.
After the automatic stop time is set, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S26 to the next step S27, where the role lottery information lottery selected in the previous step S21 is stored and transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG. Done.

The combination lottery information is stored by the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 1, and is specifically stored in the RAM.
The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S27 to the next step S28, where it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed.

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, if the wait time has not elapsed, the step S28 is repeated as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the wait time has elapsed, the process in FIG. 7 is terminated, the process returns to the reel start / combination lottery process in step S13 in FIG. 6, and then proceeds to the reel stop process in step S14 described above. .

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 described above that it is not an automatic stop, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to step S27 described above to stop step S24. The lottery information is stored and transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG.
(Description of FIG. 8)
Next, the reel stop process in step S14 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S30, and it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 80 (left stop SW) is turned “ON” (ON).
The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If the result of the determination is that the left stop switch 80 is “ON”, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S30 to the next step S31, where stop control of the left reel 31 is performed.

The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321.
After the stop of the left reel 31, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S31 to the next step S32, and the reel stop information (stop of the left reel) is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 of FIG.
The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After the transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S32 to the next step S33, where it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If all the reels 31 to 33 are not stopped as a result of the determination, that is, if some of the reels 31 to 33 are rotating, the process returns from step S32 to step S30 described above as shown in FIG. Then, it is determined again whether or not “ON” is sequentially turned from the left stop switch 80.
On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S33 to the next step S34, and the reel stop information (stop of all reels) shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the sub-control means 400.

The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S34 to the next step S35, where it is determined whether or not the stop operation mode has been achieved.
The above determination is performed by the stop operation mode determination means 390 of FIG.
If the stop operation mode is achieved as a result of the above determination, the process proceeds from step S135 to the next step S36 as shown in FIG. 8, and the stop mode completion information is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG. Is called.

The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After the transmission to the sub-control means 400, the process in FIG. 8 is terminated, the process returns to the reel stop process in step S14 in FIG. 6, and then the process proceeds to the above-described winning determination / profit grant process in step S15.
On the other hand, if the stop operation mode is not achieved in step S35 described above, as shown in FIG. 8, the process is terminated without transmitting the stop mode achievement information.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 described above that the left stop switch 80 is not "ON", that is, if the left stop switch 80 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S40, it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 81 (medium stop SW) is "ON" (ON).
The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.

As a result of the determination, if the middle stop switch 81 is turned “ON”, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S40 to the next step S41, where stop control of the middle reel 32 is performed.
The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321 in FIG.
After stopping the middle reel 32, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S41 to the next step S42, and the reel stop information (medium reel stop) is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG.

The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S42 to step S32 described above, and it is determined whether all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 described above that the middle stop switch 81 is not “ON”, that is, if the middle stop switch 81 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S50, it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 82 (right stop SW) is "ON" (ON).

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, when the right stop switch 82 is turned “ON”, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S50 to the next step S51, and stop control of the right reel 33 is performed.
The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321.
After the stop of the right reel 33, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S51 to the next step S52, and reel stop information (stop of the middle reel) is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 of FIG.

The transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After the transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S52 to step S32 described above, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S50 described above that the right stop switch 82 is not "ON", that is, if the right stop switch 82 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S60, it is determined whether or not an automatic stop has occurred.

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that it is not an automatic stop, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, as shown in FIG. 8, the process returns from step S60 to the above-described step S30 and again the left stop. It is determined whether or not the switch 80 is turned on in order.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S60 that the automatic stop has occurred, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to the next step S61, where it is determined whether the time is over.

The determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the time is not over, that is, if the automatic stop time has not elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8, the process returns from step S60 to step S30 described above, and again from the left stop switch 80. It is determined whether or not “ON” is turned on in order.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is over, that is, when the automatic stop time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S61 to the next step S62, and the corresponding reels 31- 33 automatic stops.

The automatic stop is performed by the automatic stop control means 322 in FIG.
For example, in the case of the second stop operation mode of FIG. 3, when the middle reel 32 and the right reel 33 have already stopped and the remaining left reel 31 is rotating, the stop control of the left reel 31 is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of the second stop operation mode of FIG. 3, when the right reel 31 and the right reel 33 have already stopped and the remaining middle reel 32 is rotating, the middle reel 32 is manually stopped. Without performing the stop control of the middle reel 32, as shown in FIG. 8, the process proceeds from step S62 to step S32 described above, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
(Description of FIG. 9)
Next, the effect process by the sub-control unit 400 of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S100 to the next step S101, where it is determined whether or not the game state / role lottery information has been received.
The above determination is made by the game information receiving means 410 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, if the gaming state / role lottery information is not received, step S101 is repeated as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the game state / role lottery information is received, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S101 to the next step S102, and it is determined whether or not the automatic stop is performed.
The above determination is performed by the sub-control unit 400 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, in the case of an automatic stop, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S102 to the next step S103, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the stop operation mode.

The lottery is performed by the stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 in FIG.
After the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S103 to the next step S104 to determine whether or not to notify the stop operation mode.
The determination is performed by the stop operation mode notification execution unit 450 of FIG.
As a result of the determination, when the stop operation mode is notified, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S104 to the next step S105, and the stop operation mode notification is executed.

The execution of the stop operation mode notification is performed by the stop operation mode notification execution means 450 in FIG.
After the execution of the stop operation mode notification, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S105 to the next step S106, and the stop operation mode is determined.
The determination of the stop operation mode is performed by the stop operation mode determination unit 390 of FIG. 1, and will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the determination of the stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 9, the process returns from step S106 to step S101 described above, and it is determined whether the gaming state / role lottery information has been received.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 described above that the stop operation mode is not notified, the process proceeds to the next step S110 as shown in FIG. 9, and the normal effect is executed.
The normal effect is performed by the sub-control unit 400 using the image control unit 420 and the sound effect generation unit 430 of FIG. The normal effect is an effect that does not notify the stop operation mode.

After the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S110 to step S106 described above, and the stop operation mode is determined.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the automatic stop is not performed, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S120 as shown in FIG. Is done.

The normal effect is performed by the image control means 420 and the sound effect generation means 430 in FIG. The normal effect is an effect that does not notify the stop operation mode.
After the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S120 to step S106 described above, and determination of the stop operation mode is performed.
(Explanation of FIG. 10)
Next, the determination of the stop operation mode in step S106 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, proceeding to step S130, it is determined whether or not reel stop information (stop of all reels) has been received.
The above determination is made by the game information receiving means 410 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, if the reel stop information (stop of all reels) is not received, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are not stopped and some of them are rotating, step S130 is performed as shown in FIG. Will be repeated.

On the other hand, when the reel stop information is received, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S130 to the next step S131, and it is determined whether or not the stop mode achievement information is received.
The above determination is made by the game information receiving means 410 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, when stop mode achievement information is received, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step S131 to the next step S132, and a profit on presentation is given.

The timing of giving the profit on the production may be given immediately, that is, in the game, or it can be carried over to the game after the next, and it is given during the next game or during the specific game or special game. May be.
The provision of the profit on the production is performed by the production profit grant means 460 of the production in FIG.
After giving the profit on the production, the processing in FIG. 10 is ended, the process returns to step S106 in FIG. 9, and then the process proceeds to the above-described step S101 to determine whether the game state / role lottery information has been received.

On the other hand, when the stop mode achievement information is not received in step S131 described above, as shown in FIG. 10, the process of FIG.
(Second Embodiment of FIGS. 11 to 14)
Next, an example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The feature of the present embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 11, the lottery of the stop operation mode is performed not on the main control means 300 side but on the sub control means 400 side as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. This is the point to be processed.
According to the present embodiment, since the lottery or the like of the stop operation mode can be processed on the sub-control unit 400 side, the burden on the main control unit 300 side can be reduced.

In the description of this embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
(Description of FIG. 11)
Next, means of the main control means 300 and the sub control means 400 will be described with reference to FIG.
(Variable display control means 320 of the main control means 300)
As shown in FIG. 11, the variable display control means 320 of the main control means 300 includes the following means.

(1) Manual stop control means 321
(2) Automatic stop control means 322
(3) Automatic stop lottery means 323
(4) Automatic stop time selection means 324
The “stop operation mode storage unit 370”, the “stop operation mode lottery unit 380”, and the “stop operation mode determination unit 390” in the first embodiment of FIG. 1 are omitted.
(Sub-control means 400)
Further, the sub-control means 400 includes the following means as shown in FIG.

(1) Game information receiving means 410
(2) Image control means 420
(3) Sound effect generating means 430
(4) Stop operation mode notification lottery means 440
(5) Stop operation mode notification execution means 450
(6) Profit grant means for production 460
(7) Stop operation mode storage means 500
(8) Stop operation mode lottery means 510
(9) Stop operation mode determination means 510
The above (7) to (9) are newly added configurations.

The stop operation mode storage unit 500 corresponds to the “stop operation mode storage unit 370” on the main control unit 300 side of the first embodiment of FIG. 1, and the manual stop control unit 321 of the variable display control unit 320 of FIG. A plurality of types of stop operation modes configured by a combination of manual stop by the automatic stop and automatic stop by the automatic stop control means 322 are stored.
The stop operation mode lottery means 510 corresponds to the “stop operation mode lottery means 380” on the main control means 300 side of the first embodiment of FIG. 1, and a plurality of stop operation mode lottery means 510 stored in the stop operation mode storage means 500 of FIG. Among the types of stop operation modes, at least one type of stop operation mode is selected by lottery.

The stop operation mode determination unit 510 corresponds to the “stop operation mode determination unit 390” on the main control unit 300 side of the first embodiment of FIG. 1, and the stop operation mode selection unit 510 of FIG. This is for determining whether or not the operation mode has been executed.
In the description of this embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
(Explanation of FIGS. 12-14)
Next, the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

12 and 13 are flowcharts for explaining the main processing by the main control means 300 of FIG.
12 corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 13 corresponds to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment, but FIG. 6 of the first embodiment is the same as the present embodiment. Since it is the same as that of the form, it is omitted.

Moreover, the remaining FIG. 14 among FIGS. 12-14 is for demonstrating the effect process by the sub-control means 400 of FIG.
FIG. 14 corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment, but FIG. 10 of the first embodiment is the same as that of the present embodiment, and is omitted.
(Explanation of FIG. 12)
Next, the reel start / role lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12 corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment, and omits the lottery of the stop operation mode in step S24 of FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S200, where it is determined whether or not the start switch 70 is turned on.
The above determination is performed by the main control means 300 in FIG.

As a result of the above determination, when the start switch 70 is not “ON” (ON), that is, when the start switch 70 is not operated by the player, the step S200 is repeated as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the start switch 70 is turned on (ON), that is, when the start switch 70 is operated by the player, the process proceeds from step S200 to the next step S201 as shown in FIG. A lottery for winning or failing a role is performed.

The lottery of whether or not the winning combination is determined is performed by the winning lottery means 310 of FIG.
After the lottery determination of whether or not the winning combination, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S201 to the next step S202, and the lottery for automatic stop is performed.
The automatic stop lottery is performed by the automatic stop lottery means 323 in FIG.
After the automatic stop lottery, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S202 to the next step S203, and it is determined whether or not the automatic stop is performed.

The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the determination, if automatic stop is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S203 to the next step S204, where the automatic stop time is selected.
The selection of the automatic stop time is performed by the automatic stop time selection means 324 in FIG.
After the selection of the automatic stop time, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S204 to the next step S205, and the automatic stop time selected in the previous step S204 is set in the “timer”.

The automatic stop time is set by the variable display control means 320 in FIG. 11, and the “timer” is set by software.
After the automatic stop time is set, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S205 to the next step S206, where the role lottery information selected in the previous step S201 is stored and transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG. Done.

The combination lottery information is stored by the main control means 300 of FIG. 11, and is specifically stored in the RAM.
Transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 12, the process proceeds from step S206 to the next step S207, where it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed.

The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If the wait time has not elapsed as a result of the determination, step S207 is repeated as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the wait time has elapsed, the processing of FIG.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S203 described above that the automatic stop is not performed, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, the process proceeds to step S207 described above and proceeds to step S204 as shown in FIG. The combination lottery information is stored and transmitted to the sub-control means 400 in FIG. 11 without selecting the automatic stop time.
(Description of FIG. 13)
Next, the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 corresponds to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment, and “automatic stop of the corresponding reels 31 to 33 according to the stop operation mode” in step S62 of FIG. 8 is replaced with “reel” in step S62 of FIG. It has been changed to "31-33 automatic stop". This is because in the present embodiment, the lottery of the stop operation mode performed by the main control means 300 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. . That is, since the sub-control unit 400 determines that the stop operation mode is selected, the main control unit 300 does not perform the stop operation mode lottery. Because only 33 “automatic stop” and “manual stop” are selected by lottery, and either “automatic stop” or “manual stop” of reels 31 to 33 is controlled based on the result. It is.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds to step S300, and it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 80 (left stop SW) is “ON” (ON).
The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, when the left stop switch 80 is turned “ON”, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S300 to the next step S31, where stop control of the left reel 31 is performed.

The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321.
After the stop of the left reel 31, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S301 to the next step S302, and the reel stop information (stop of the left reel) is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 of FIG.
Transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.

After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S32 to the next step S303, where it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If all the reels 31 to 33 are not stopped as a result of the determination, that is, if some of the reels 31 to 33 are rotating, the process returns from step S303 to step S300 described above as shown in FIG. Then, it is determined again whether or not “ON” is sequentially turned from the left stop switch 80.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S303 to the next step S304 to the sub-control means 400 of FIG. 11 for reel stop information. Is sent.
Transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After the transmission to the sub-control unit 400, the processing in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 described above that the left stop switch 80 is not "ON", that is, if the left stop switch 80 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S310, it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 81 (medium stop SW) is "ON" (ON).
The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.

If the result of the determination is that the middle stop switch 81 is “ON”, as shown in FIG. 13, the routine proceeds from step S310 to the next step S41, where stop control of the middle reel 32 is performed.
The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321.
After stopping the middle reel 32, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S311 to the next step 312 to transmit reel stop information (stop of middle reel) to the sub-control means 400 in FIG.

Transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After the transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S42 to step S303 described above, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310 described above that the middle stop switch 81 is not "ON", that is, if the middle stop switch 81 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S320, it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 82 (right stop SW) is "ON" (ON).

The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, when the right stop switch 82 is turned “ON”, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S320 to the next step S321, and stop control of the right reel 33 is performed.
The stop control is performed by the manual stop control means 321.
After the stop of the right reel 33, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S321 to the next step S322, and the reel stop information (stop of the middle reel) is transmitted to the sub-control means 400 of FIG.

Transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed by the game information transmission unit 360 of FIG.
After transmission to the sub-control means 400, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S322 to step S303 described above, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S320 described above that the right stop switch 82 is not "ON", that is, if the right stop switch 82 is not operated, the next step is performed as shown in FIG. Proceeding to S330, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop is performed.

The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that the automatic stop is not performed, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, as shown in FIG. 13, the process returns from step S330 to the above-described step S300 and again the left stop. It is determined whether or not the switch 80 is turned on in order.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S330 that automatic stop has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step S331 as shown in FIG.

The above determination is performed by the variable display control means 320 in FIG.
If it is determined that the time is not over as a result of the determination, that is, if the automatic stop time has not elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13, the process returns from step S330 to step S300 described above, and again from the left stop switch 80. It is determined whether or not “ON” is turned on in order.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is over, that is, when the automatic stop time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S331 to the next step S332, and the corresponding reel 31 to the stop operation mode is started. 33 automatic stops.

The automatic stop is performed by the automatic stop control means 322 in FIG.
For example, in the case of the second stop operation mode of FIG. 3, when the middle reel 32 and the right reel 33 have already stopped and the remaining left reel 31 is rotating, the stop control of the left reel 31 is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of the second stop operation mode of FIG. 3, when the right reel 31 and the right reel 33 have already stopped and the remaining middle reel 32 is rotating, the middle reel 32 is manually stopped. Without performing the stop control of the middle reel 32, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds from step S332 to step S302 described above, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 to 33 are stopped.
(Explanation of FIG. 14)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an effect process by the sub-control unit 400 of FIG. 11 will be described.

FIG. 14 corresponds to FIG. 9 of the first embodiment, and is obtained by newly adding “stop operation mode lottery” in step S402.
First, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S100 to the next step S400, where it is determined whether or not the gaming state / role lottery information has been received.
The above determination is made by the game information receiving means 410 in FIG.

As a result of the determination, if the gaming state / role lottery information is not received, step S400 is repeated as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the gaming state / role lottery information is received, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S400 to the next step S401, and it is determined whether or not the automatic stop is performed.
The above determination is performed by the sub-control unit 400 in FIG.

As a result of the determination, in the case of automatic stop, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S401 to the next step S402, and a lottery of stop operation modes is performed.
The lottery of the stop operation mode is performed by the stop operation mode lottery means 510 of FIG. Specifically, the stop operation mode lottery means 510 selects one type of stop operation mode from among the first to fourth stop operation modes in FIG. 3 by lottery.

After the lottery of the stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S402 to the next step S403, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the stop operation mode.
The lottery is performed by the stop operation mode notification lottery means 440 of FIG.
After the lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S403 to the next step S404, where it is determined whether or not to notify the stop operation mode.

The determination is performed by the stop operation mode notification execution unit 450 of FIG.
If the stop operation mode is notified as a result of the determination, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S404 to the next step S405, where the stop operation mode notification is executed.
Execution of the stop operation mode notification is performed by the stop operation mode notification execution means 450 of FIG.
After execution of the stop operation mode notification, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S405 to the next step S406, where the stop operation mode is determined.

The determination of the stop operation mode is performed by the stop operation mode determination means 510 in FIG.
After the determination of the stop operation mode, as shown in FIG. 14, the process returns from step S406 to step S400 described above, and it is determined whether the gaming state / role lottery information has been received.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S404 described above that the stop operation mode is not notified, the process proceeds to the next step S410 as shown in FIG. 14, and the normal effect is executed.

The normal performance is performed by the image control means 420 and the sound effect generating means 430 in FIG. The normal effect is an effect that does not notify the stop operation mode.
After the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S410 to step S406 described above, and the stop operation mode is determined.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S401 that it is not an automatic stop, that is, if all the reels 31 to 33 are manually stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S420 as shown in FIG. Is done.

The normal performance is performed by the image control means 420 and the sound effect generating means 430 in FIG. The normal effect is an effect that does not notify the stop operation mode.
After the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 14, the process proceeds from step S420 to step S406 described above, and the stop operation mode is determined.
(Other embodiments)
Next, although not shown, other embodiments of the present invention will be described.

Although not shown in the drawings, the other embodiment is characterized by using a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine instead of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 as a game machine.
First, as a variable display device, for example, a mechanical reel unit of a pachinko machine or an image of a liquid crystal is used instead of the reel unit 30 of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. A display device is used.

As the variable display unit, for example, a partial area of a screen such as a liquid crystal of a pachinko machine is used.
Secondly, as a variable display start means, for example, a sensor for a winning opening of a pachinko machine is used instead of the start switch 70 of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

Thirdly, as an external switch, although not shown, instead of the stop switches 80 to 82 of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Or push button).
Although not shown, sub input switches (so-called production chance buttons, push buttons, etc.) are connected to the sub board (sub control means), not the main board (main control means) of the pachinko machine.

Fourthly, as a stop operation mode notification means, although not shown, for example, a liquid crystal of a pachinko machine, various lamps, a speaker or the like is used.
Fifth, although not shown, the main board (main control means) of the pachinko machine is connected with a winning opening sensor functioning as the above-described variable display starting means, and at least a combination lottery means.

  Sixth, although not shown, the sub-board (sub-control means) of the pachinko machine has a mechanical reel unit that functions as the above-described variable display device, an image display device such as a liquid crystal, and a sub-input that functions as an external switch. A switch (so-called chance button for production, push button, etc.), a liquid crystal functioning as stop operation mode notification means, various lamps, speakers, etc. are connected, variable display control means, manual stop control means, automatic stop control means , A stop operation mode storage unit, a stop operation mode lottery unit, a stop operation mode determination unit, a production benefit grant unit, a stop operation mode notification lottery unit, a stop operation mode notification execution unit, an automatic stop time selection unit, and the like.

Seventh, for example, the following profit is given as a profit on production.
In addition, the profit in the case of a pachinko machine is not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Change of reach production For example, change to the development contents of reach production.
(2) Stage transition (3) When a big hit (when the lottery result is a big win), an effect such as a so-called “mission effect” may be made possible.

1 shows an example of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of a slot machine. It is a schematic front view of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of stop operation aspect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the screen of an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the lighting aspect of the lamp | ramp of a stop switch. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a slot machine is shown, The same figure is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process by the main control means. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the reel start and combination lottery process of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the reel stop process of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production | presentation process by a sub control means. 10 is a flowchart for explaining determination of a stop operation mode in FIG. 9. An example of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a slot machine is shown, The figure is a modified example of FIG. 7, and is a flowchart for demonstrating the reel start and the part lottery process of a main control means. FIG. 9 is a modified example of FIG. 8 and is a flowchart for explaining reel stop processing of the main control means. FIG. 10 is a modified example of FIG. 9 and is a flowchart for explaining the effect processing of the sub-control means.

Explanation of symbols

(First embodiment)
10 slot machine
20 Display window
30 reel unit (variable display device)
31 to 33 reel (variable display) 34 to 36 reel motor
40 Image display device
50 Medal slot 51 Medal sensor
60 Bet switch
70 Start switch (Variable display start means)
80 to 82 Stop switch (external switch)
83-85 Stop lamp
90 Medals storage tray 100,101 Speaker
110 Center lamp 120 Side lamp
130 Hopper unit 140 Stop operation mode notification means
200 Game control device
300 Main control means
310 Game result lottery means
320 Variable display control means
321 Manual stop control means 322 Automatic stop control means
323 Automatic stop lottery means 324 Automatic stop time selection means
330 Normal game control means 340 Special game control means
350 payout control means 360 game information transmission means
370 Stop operation mode storage means 380 Stop operation mode lottery means
390 Stop operation mode determination means
400 Sub-control means
410 Game information receiving means 420 Image control means
430 Sound effect generating means 440 Stop operation mode notification lottery means
450 Stop operation mode notification executing means 460 Profit giving means for production (second embodiment)
500 Stop operation mode storage means 510 Stop operation mode lottery means
520 Stop operation mode determination means

Claims (5)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying symbols;
Variable display start means for starting variable display of the plurality of variable display units of the variable display device;
An external switch capable of stopping variable display of the plurality of variable display sections;
In a gaming machine comprising the variable display device, the variable display start means, and a game control means connected to the external switch,
The game control means includes
A role lottery means for determining whether a role is successful by lottery;
A variable display control unit capable of individually stopping and controlling the plurality of variable display units by controlling the variable display device based on a lottery result by the combination lottery unit and an operation of the external switch;
The variable display control means includes
Triggered by the operation of the external switch, manual stop control means for manually stopping the variable display unit corresponding to the external switch;
After the start of variable display of the variable display unit, when the predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed without the operation of the external switch, the variable display unit for which the external switch has not been operated is automatically stopped Automatic stop control means,
The game control means includes
A plurality of types of stop operation modes composed of a combination of a manual stop by the manual stop control unit and an automatic stop by the automatic stop control unit, a stored stop operation mode storage unit;
A stop operation mode lottery means for selecting at least one type of stop operation mode from among a plurality of types of stop operation modes stored in the stop operation mode storage unit;
A stop operation mode determination unit for determining whether or not the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery unit is executed;
Providing a profit on the stage for giving a profit on the player to the player when the stop operation mode determining part determines that the automatic stop has been executed by the stop operation mode determining part. A featured gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the stop operation mode storage means,
A first stop operation mode in which all of the plurality of variable display portions are automatically stopped by the automatic stop control means;
A second stop operation mode in which at least one of the plurality of variable display units is automatically stopped by the automatic stop control unit, and the remaining variable display unit is manually stopped by the manual stop control unit; A gaming machine characterized by memorizing. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In the gaming machine,
A stop operation mode notifying unit capable of notifying a player of the stop operation mode selected by the stop operation mode lottery unit;
The game control means includes
Stop operation mode notification lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to notify the stop operation mode by the stop operation mode notification means based on the lottery result by the combination lottery means;
When the stop operation mode notification lottery means determines that the stop operation mode is notified, the stop operation mode notification execution unit is configured to execute a stop operation mode notification by the stop operation mode notification unit. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variable display control means includes
A gaming machine comprising an automatic stop time selection means for selecting the automatic stop time according to a predetermined condition. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
In the production, the profit granting means is:
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the automatic stop time selected by the automatic stop time selection means is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time, an effect on production is given.

Images