JP2013111096A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reliably execute a rotary drum presentation only if a specific symbol combination is displayed without referring to positions of symbols.SOLUTION: A replay combination C associated with a specific symbol combination can be simultaneously won with another winning combination in a first game state RT2. If the replay combination C is not displayed, the other symbol combination is displayed without exception, and a game state is shifted to a second game state only if the replay combination C is displayed. A rotation presentation is executed with the starting operation as the trigger if it is determined that the play is in the second game state and that the replay operation is under way at the start of the play.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a lottery for winning determination is performed, a rotating reel starts rotating by operating a start switch, and stops rotating by operating a stop switch.

  2. Description of the Related Art A spinning machine such as a slot machine is already well known that can perform a spinning effect by rotating a rotating reel in a manner different from normal. When performing such a spinning effect, refer to the symbol position at the start or during the rotation of the spinning drum, and ignore the game result (outcome) displayed based on the player's skill. The display can be changed. However, such artificial alteration of the display is not preferable because it deviates from the original slot machine in which the player's game result is connected to the next game and dilutes the technical intervention. In addition, if the symbol position reference is performed during the spinning effect, the control device is burdened in addition to the original game. From such a viewpoint, it is possible to execute the spinning effect without referring to the symbol position. It is required to do.

  In response to such a request, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228620, the spinning cylinder is rotated while maintaining a certain positional relationship when shifting to a specific gaming state by shifting to a specific gaming state with a specific symbol display. A gaming machine has been devised to produce a performance.

JP 2011-72332 A

  The present invention is based on the above-described conventional technology, and the rotation effect is ensured only when a specific appearance is displayed without referring to the symbol position by a method different from the conventional control method. An object is to provide an executable gaming machine.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above-described object, and features of the present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of rotating reels (40) each mounted on a plurality of driving motors (reel motors M1, M2, M3) and having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, and the rotating reels (40 ) For starting a rotation, a plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40), and a combination comprising a predetermined symbol combination. Based on an operation of the start switch (30) and a role lottery means (70) for performing a role lottery of whether or not, the drive of each of the drive motors is controlled to make the rotary reel (40) in a predetermined mode While rotating, if the preset stoppable requirements are satisfied after the drive motor starts driving, while performing symbol position reference to identify the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) Based on the operation of the stop switch (50) Reel control means (90) for controlling the drive stop of each drive motor to stop the rotation of the rotary reel (40), and after the start switch (30) is operated until the stoppable requirement is satisfied. In the meantime, by causing the reel control means (90) to perform a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position, the rotating reel (40) produces a spinning effect that operates in a mode different from the normal time. A rotation effect control means for executing (120), and at least a stop symbol of the plurality of rotating reels (40) that has stopped rotating based on an operation of the stop switch (50), and a predetermined combination In this case, the game machine is configured so that a predetermined profit is given or the game state is changed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine, and includes a payout device (hopper unit 65) and other components for paying out game media at the time of winning in addition to the above configuration. May be. The “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games.
The reel control means (90) performs control from the start of rotation of the drive motor to the stop of rotation, and outputs a drive signal to a plurality of drive motors based on the operation of the start switch (30) for rotation. The drive motor is accelerated and rotated until the rotation speed of the reel (40) becomes constant, and then the drive motor is rotated while maintaining the constant speed. Further, based on the operation of the stop switch (50), a stop signal is output to the plurality of drive motors to stop the rotation of the rotary reel (40). At this time, according to the lottery result of the role lottery means (70), the symbol that should not be stopped at the predetermined position is `` kicked '' so as not to stop, and the symbol that may be stopped at the predetermined position “Pull in” to stop at that position as much as possible. In other words, when the stop switch (50) is operated, if the lottery result of the winning judgment is “losing”, the lottery result of the winning judgment is won by the predetermined winning combination so that no winning symbol is aligned on the active line. In the case of (winning), control is performed to adjust the time for outputting the stop signal to each drive motor so that the winning symbols are aligned on the effective line as much as possible.

The “predetermined stoppage requirement” means that a predetermined game time limit (so-called wait time) or stop operation invalid time (so-called freeze time) has passed, or that the rotating reel (40) has a constant speed ( This includes maintaining the rotation at the steady rotation speed) and being able to specify the position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) (start index is detected).
The “predetermined profit” includes that a game medium is paid out by winning a prize, that an advantageous game such as a bonus game is performed, and that the next game can be performed without inserting the game medium (re-game). In addition, “change in gaming state” includes the transition to the advantageous game described above and the state where the re-game is in operation, and further, the gaming state which is not advantageous compared to the normal state (for example, winning of the re-gamer) (RT with a low probability), transition to another advantageous state with a different advantage (for example, a game with a different winning probability of a re-gamer), or a different gaming state with the same advantage of the game ( For example, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are the same, but the transition to a game state in which the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is different) is included. In addition, when it is configured to shift to a gaming state (AT) in which a notification regarding the winning combination is performed with the display of a specific symbol combination as a trigger, the transition to such a gaming state is also possible. Included in change.

The "rotating drum effect" is to rotate the rotating reel (40) in a mode different from the normal mode of rotation at the time of game execution. In the present invention, the rotating reel (40) is rotated at a speed or acceleration different from the normal rotation speed or acceleration. In addition to the mode of rotating or oscillating in the direction opposite to the normal rotation direction, the so-called freeze that makes the time from the start of the operation of the start switch (30) to the start of rotation different from normal Is included. The spinning effect control means (120) can determine whether or not to execute the spinning effect based on a lottery result indicating whether or not to execute the spinning effect at a predetermined timing during the game, for example, at the start operation. .
Furthermore, in the present invention, at least a first gaming state (RT2) and a second gaming state (RT3) are provided as gaming states, and in the first gaming state, the lottery result of the combination lottery is predetermined. In the case of a result, when a specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch (50), the game proceeds to the second gaming state, and when the lottery result is the same as the lottery result, the stop When the symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of the switch (50), it is configured not to shift to the second gaming state. Further, the second gaming state is formed so as not to occur at an opportunity other than when the specific symbol combination is displayed. Then, when the rotation effect control means (120) decides to execute the rotation effect, at the start of the game, the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and the lottery in the previous game The rotation effect is executed on the condition that the result is a lottery result capable of displaying the specific symbol combination.

Here, the “first gaming state” and the “second gaming state” can be, for example, gaming states having different lottery modes by the role lottery means (70). “Lottery mode” means that the types of winning combinations and winning probabilities differ, and specifically, the configuration of the winning lottery table (71) referred to in the winning lottery differs. Even if the lottery mode by the combination lottery means (70) is the same, it can be positioned as a different gaming state by other conditions being different.
Specifically, “first game state” and “second game state” are “normal state” and “advantage state” in which the player can obtain a profit (for example, a play rate) larger than the normal state. Can do. For example, the present invention includes setting the first game state to the normal state and the second game state to the bonus state. However, as long as it is positioned as a different gaming state, the advantages in the gaming state may be equal. Further, the gaming machine may have a gaming state other than the first gaming state and the second gaming state. For example, a third game state may be provided in addition to the first game state and the second game state.

  Here, the “specific symbol combination” includes a symbol combination that constitutes a specific combination, and a symbol combination that is a predetermined symbol combination that is not a symbol combination that can be displayed under a predetermined condition. Both are included. The symbol combination constituting a specific combination can be displayed when a specific combination is won. The predetermined symbol combination is a so-called blank symbol, and is displayed at the same time as a symbol combination constituting a combination when a predetermined combination is won but lost or when a predetermined combination is won. To get. Alternatively, the lottery result may be lost, and may be displayed only in a specific case (for example, when the operation timing of the stop switch (50) is a specific timing).

Furthermore, when a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed, “does not shift to the second gaming state” means that the first gaming state is maintained as it is and the gaming state other than the second gaming state is maintained. Including both migrating.
And, the result of the lottery in the previous game is “the lottery result that can display the specific symbol combination” means that a specific symbol consisting of the specific symbol combination has been won or if the specific symbol is lost This is a case where a predetermined combination for which a combination can be displayed has been won or a lottery result has been lost. The results of the lottery are stored in a predetermined storage unit for each game, and when the transition to the second gaming state is determined, it is predetermined that the gaming state is the second gaming state. To be stored in the storage unit.

(Function)
In the present invention, when the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination constituting a specific combination, the specific combination is won during the first game state, and the specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the game. Thus, the transition to the second gaming state is determined, and the transition to the second gaming state is made. When the spinning effect control means (120) decides to execute the spinning effect, or when it is decided, the gaming state is the second gaming state at the start of the game (at the start operation). As well as whether or not the specific combination has been won in the previous game. Then, when the gaming state is the second gaming state and the specific role is won in the previous game (when there is a memory), the spinning effect is triggered by the start operation.

  In addition, when the specific symbol combination is not a symbol combination that constitutes a combination (blank symbol), a predetermined combination that is set to display the specific symbol combination is won during the first gaming state, and the game The symbol combination that constitutes the predetermined combination is not displayed on the active line (missed), but instead, the specific symbol combination is displayed when the specific symbol combination is displayed, or at the same time as the symbol combination that constitutes the predetermined combination If the lottery result is lost and the specific symbol combination is displayed, the game state is shifted to the second gaming state. The spinning effect control means (120) determines whether or not the gaming state is the second gaming state at the start of the game when it is determined or determined to execute the spinning effect. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the predetermined combination described above has been won in the previous game. Then, when the gaming state is the second gaming state and a predetermined combination is won in the previous game, the spinning effect is triggered by the start operation.

  According to the present invention, the second gaming state is set to be generated only when the specific symbol combination is displayed, the second gaming state is in progress, and the lottery result of the previous game shows the specific symbol combination. Since the spinning effect is always executed when it is a displayable lottery result, the spinning effect is executed only when a specific symbol combination is displayed as a result. . In the present invention, the rotation effect is always executed in the first game that has transitioned from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, but the specific symbol combination can be displayed during the second gaming state. In the case (when the role lottery table is formed in such a manner), the spinning effect can be executed even in the second gaming state. At this time, the turning effect can be executed when the specific symbol combination is displayed without referring to the stop symbol. For this reason, since it is not necessary to perform the symbol position determination process at the time of the turning effect, the burden on the control device can be reduced.

Further, in the present invention, the specific symbol combination is set to a symbol combination (for example, 7, 7, 7) that is considered to be effective when a rotation effect is executed when the symbol is displayed. As a result, the production effect can be enhanced.
In addition, by forming a predetermined privilege related to the game content (for example, an addition of AT) by displaying the winning of a specific role or displaying a specific symbol combination, it is possible to associate the privilege with the spinning effect. , Can increase interest.
Furthermore, when the result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that can display a specific symbol combination, the player may be notified of the lottery result.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points.
That is, a gaming machine that can start one game by inserting a gaming medium, each of which is pivotally attached to a plurality of driving motors, and a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, Consists of a start symbol (30) for starting rotation of the rotating reel (40), a plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40) being rotated, and a predetermined symbol combination Based on the operation of the start switch (30) and the role lottery means (70) for performing the role lottery of whether or not the winning combination to be won, the rotation reel (40) In a predetermined manner, and after the start of driving of the drive motor, if a preset stoppable requirement is satisfied, the symbol that identifies the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) While referring to the position, A reel control means (90) for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel (40) by controlling the drive stop of each drive motor based on the operation of the push switch (50), and the stop after the operation of the start switch (30). Until the possible requirement is satisfied, the reel control means (90) performs a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position, so that the rotating reel (40) is different from the normal time. A rotation effect control means (120) for executing a rotation effect that operates at a stop, and a stop pattern of the plurality of rotating reels (40) stopped rotating based on an operation of the stop switch (50). The present invention relates to a gaming machine formed so that a predetermined profit is given or a gaming state is changed when a predetermined combination is obtained.

  In the present invention, the gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and in the first gaming state, the specific combination associated with the specific symbol combination is The re-gamer that activates the re-game capable of executing the next game without inserting the game medium can be won, and the re-gamer is selected as a result of the role lottery during the first game state. When the specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch (50), the stop switch is entered when the second gaming state is reached and the lottery result is the same as the lottery result. When a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of (50), it is configured not to shift to the second gaming state. Further, the second gaming state is formed so as not to occur at an opportunity other than when the specific symbol combination is displayed. Then, when the spinning performance control means (120) decides to execute the spinning performance, at the start of the game, the gaming state is in the second gaming state and the re-game is in operation. The rotation effect is executed on the condition.

The present invention is limited to the case where the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination associated with the “re-playing combination” as the specific combination.
Here, in the “inserting game media”, in addition to the game media being inserted from a predetermined game media slot, a bet switch for replacing the game media stored as credits with the input game media is operated. It is also included. “One game can be started” means that the operation of the start switch (30) becomes effective and the rotating reel (40) can be rotated.
Further, “specific symbol combination is associated” is not limited to the case where the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination constituting the re-playing combination, and the specific symbol combination configuring the re-playing combination. The case where it is possible to display simultaneously with the combination is also included. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is displayed on a specific active line, the specific symbol combination is always displayed at the same time (the symbol of the rotating reel (40) is such a symbol. This is the case.

“Re-playing operation” means that the game can be performed without inserting (betting) the minimum number of game media (multiplication number) necessary for one game. Whether or not the re-game is in operation is determined by, for example, forming a re-game operation flag when the re-game symbol combination is displayed on the active line, and this re-start is performed at the start of the game (for example, at the start operation). It can be determined by determining whether or not a game operation flag is established.
According to the present invention, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are set to a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than that in the normal state, and the predetermined re-gamer during the second game state Is displayed so that the game state transitions frequently between the second game state and the first game state. Opportunities increase and interest can be increased.

(Claim 3)
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of rotating reels (40) that are respectively attached to a plurality of drive motors (reel motors M1, M2, M3) and have a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, and the rotating reels (40 ) For starting a rotation, a plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40), and a combination comprising a predetermined symbol combination. Based on an operation of the start switch (30) and a role lottery means (70) for performing a role lottery of whether or not, the drive of each of the drive motors is controlled to make the rotary reel (40) in a predetermined mode While rotating, if the preset stoppable requirements are satisfied after the drive motor starts driving, while performing symbol position reference to identify the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotating reel (40) Based on the operation of the stop switch (50) Reel control means (90) for controlling the drive stop of each drive motor to stop the rotation of the rotary reel (40), and after the start switch (30) is operated until the stoppable requirement is satisfied. In the meantime, by causing the reel control means (90) to perform a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position, the rotating reel (40) produces a spinning effect that operates in a mode different from the normal time. A rotation effect control means for executing (120), and at least a stop symbol of the plurality of rotating reels (40) that has stopped rotating based on an operation of the stop switch (50), and a predetermined combination In this case, the game machine is configured so that a predetermined profit is given or the game state is changed.

  And, the present invention comprises at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state as a gaming state, and has a winning mode in which a specific combination is won as the lottery result, and in the first gaming state, When the lottery result of the combination lottery is a winning mode in which the specific combination is won, and when a specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the game is shifted to the second gaming state and the stop When a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of the switch, it is configured not to shift to the second gaming state, and the second gaming state displays the specific symbol combination. If the spinning effect control means (120) decides to execute the spinning effect, the game state is set to the second game at the start of the game. Is under conditions, and the results of the winning lottery previous game, a condition that an A winning manner to enable the display of the specific symbol combination, characterized in that to execute the rotating effect.

  In the present invention, the lottery result that allows the specific symbol combination to be displayed is set to the winning state in which the specific combination is won. The specific role may be singular or plural. For example, in the role lottery table (71) used for the lottery process by the role lottery means (70), at least one winning area for a specific role or a predetermined multiple role winning area is provided, and the area is won. In such a case, it can be assumed that the specific symbol combination can be displayed. When an overlapping winning area is provided, a plurality of winning combinations can be formed so as to include a specific combination composed of specific symbol combinations. A plurality of winning modes capable of displaying the specific symbol combination may be provided.

In addition, when the winning mode as described above is won, when the stop switch (50) is operated in a preset operation order (correct operation order), a specific symbol combination can be displayed. When the stop switch (50) is operated in an operation order other than a preset operation order (incorrect answer operation order), the specific symbol combination can be configured not to be displayed. In this case, by setting at least the first gaming state as an assist time (AT) for notifying the operation order of the stop switch (50) under a certain condition, the transition timing to the second gaming state in the first gaming state. You can navigate the role.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

That is, in the second gaming state, when the result of the lottery is a lottery result that can display the specific symbol combination, if the specific symbol combination is not displayed, It is characterized in that it is formed so as to surely shift to a gaming state.
The present invention limits the end timing of the second gaming state.
The present invention is based on the premise that a lottery result capable of displaying a specific symbol combination is generated as a result of the role lottery even in the second gaming state. The “gaming state other than the second gaming state” may be the first gaming state or another gaming state.
According to the present invention, in the second gaming state, if the specific symbol combination that triggers the execution of the spinning effect cannot be displayed, the second gaming state ends, so the player feels nervous. You can play games.

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, in the first gaming state, the specific combination associated with the specific symbol combination and the other combination associated with the symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination can be won simultaneously, In a game in which the specific combination and another combination are won at the same time, when the specific symbol combination is not displayed, the symbol combination of the other combination is always displayed. If the specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch when the specific combination and the other combination are won at the same time in one game state, the state shifts to the second game state, When the symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of the stop switch when the specific combination and another combination are simultaneously won, the second gaming state It is formed so as not to migrate.

A plurality of symbol combinations constituting the other combination is set, and the plurality of symbol combinations include a symbol combination including at least one symbol of the same type as the symbols included in the specific symbol combination configuring the specific combination. It is provided.
In the present invention, it is formed so that a specific symbol combination can be displayed when a specific role is won, but as described above, the specific symbol combination is not limited to the symbol combination constituting the specific role, It may be a symbol combination that can be displayed simultaneously with the symbol combination.
Here, “when the specific symbol combination is not displayed, the symbol combination of the other role is always displayed” means that the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel (40) and the reel control means ( The control method 90) is configured to enable such control. Specifically, if the symbol related to the specific symbol combination cannot be drawn onto the active line at the operation timing of the stop switch (50), the symbol related to the symbol combination of another role must be drawn onto the active line and stopped. The symbols that make up the other roles displayed on the rotating reel (40) are positioned so as to be within a predetermined number of frames (maximum number of smooth frames). is there.

  “A combination of symbols including at least one symbol of the same type as a symbol included in a specific symbol combination constituting a specific role” means that when the specific symbol combination is a combination of the same symbol, at least one of the symbols is included. When the symbol combination is a combination of different symbols, the symbol combination includes at least one of different types of symbols. For example, if the specific symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, which is a combination of “7” symbols, “7, *, *” including at least one “7” as the symbol combination of other roles. (* Is a predetermined pattern) "" 7-7 * "etc. can be provided. Further, when the specific symbol combination is “7 · 7 · Plum”, which is a combination of “7” symbol and “Plum” symbol, “7” is included as a symbol combination of other roles “ "7, *, *", "7, *, *" can be provided, "*, *, plum" including "Plum" can be provided, and "7" including both "7" and "Plum"・ * ・ Plum ”etc. can be provided.

In addition, as for the symbol combination of another combination, a plurality of symbol combinations may be set for a single other combination, or a plurality of other combinations having a single symbol combination may be provided. Of course, a plurality of other combinations in which a plurality of symbol combinations are set may be provided.
According to the present invention, it is possible to follow a case where a specific symbol combination is aimed at but removed, and to enhance a scolding effect on the player.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to indirectly grasp what symbol combinations are available as stop points without directly referring to the stopped symbol combinations. . Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reliably execute the spinning effect only when a specific outcome is displayed without referring to the symbol position.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each rotating reel. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a symbol combination constituting a combination. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a conceptual diagram of a role lottery table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of a gaming state. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a rotation effect determination process. 6 is a flowchart showing reel rotation start processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition process of an effect state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition process of an effect state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition process of an effect state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition process of an effect state.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11 that opens on the front side, and a front door 3 that can open and close and lock the front opening of the casing 11.
Inside the housing 11, a reel unit 60 having three rotary reels 40 (a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43) is installed at the upper part of the opening, and a hopper unit 65 is provided at the lower part of the opening. A power supply unit 5 is provided. A control device 20 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is disposed above the reel unit 60.

  The front door 3 is a plate-like door that is rotatably attached to the housing 11 via a hinge (not shown) in the horizontal direction. A front panel 12 facing the player side is provided above the front door 3 as shown in FIG. 1. In the center of the front panel 12, the symbols of the three rotary reels 40 are provided. Is displayed. The lower side of the symbol display window 13 includes a counter-like operation unit 3A provided with operation switches (the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, and the stop switch 50) for operating the slot machine 10. The medal slot 14 is provided at the right end of the operation unit 3A. A lower plate 3B for receiving medals paid out from the hopper unit 65 is provided at the lower part of the front door 3. A medal selector 4 is provided below the medal slot 14 and behind the front door 3 for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, parts of the medal sensor 15, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, the stop switch 50, and the index sensor 60A are connected to the input side of the control device 20.

As shown in FIG. 1, the medal sensor 15 is a detection sensor built in the medal selector 4 and detects the passage of the inserted game medal. The bet switch 16 is a button switch located below the symbol display window 13 and is used for replacing credits with inserting medals.
Here, the credit means that a medal for use in the next game or later is stored in advance in the gaming machine. Or up to 50 game medals to be paid out by winning a prize can be stored inside the gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout switch 17 is a button switch located obliquely below the symbol display window 13, and is used for paying out credits.
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever located obliquely below the symbol display window 13 and confirms that predetermined game start conditions such as insertion of game medals and depression of the bet switch 16 are satisfied. This is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 as a condition. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects a swing caused by pressing the lever is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 30 to detect the lever pressing. The detection signal is output to the control device 20 as an operation signal.

  The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 includes three stop buttons 51, 62, and 53 corresponding to each rotary reel 40. Although not shown in the drawings, a contact sensor that is energized by contact or a light-blocking sensor that detects movement caused by pressing the button is provided inside the housing of each stop button. A detection signal is output to the control device 20 as an operation signal. Then, the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating. That is, the right reel 41 can be stopped by operating the right stop button 51, the middle reel 42 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 52, and the left reel 43 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 53. Can do.

Although not particularly illustrated, the index sensor 60A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 60, and detects the rotation of the rotary reel 40. Specifically, the index sensor 60A can be a light-shielding sensor disposed on each rotating reel 40, and the start index provided on the rotating reel 40 passes between the light receiving unit and the light emitting unit. Sometimes it is configured to output a detection signal.
On the other hand, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69 are connected to the output side of the control device 20, as shown in FIG.
The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors (reel motors M1, M2, and M3; see FIG. 2) that are fixed or supported by a frame, and a left reel that is fixed to the output shaft of each reel motor. The rotary reel 40 is composed of 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the left reel 41 is attached to the reel motor M1, the middle reel 42 is attached to the reel motor M2, and the left reel 43 is attached to the reel motor M3.

Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. On the outer peripheral surface of this reel tape, as shown in FIG. 3, "Red 7A", "Red 7B", "BAR", "Blue 7", "White 7", "Replay", "Plum", "Bell ”,“ Cherry ”, etc. are displayed 21 by 21 each.
When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, three symbols of each rotary reel 40 can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13. Specifically, on the left side of the symbol display window 13, among the symbols of the left reel 41, a symbol located in the upper stage, a symbol located in the middle stage, and a symbol located in the lower stage can be seen. In the center, among the symbols of the middle reel 42, you can see the symbols located in the upper row, the symbols located in the middle row, the symbols located in the lower row, and on the right side of the symbol display window 13, the symbols of the right reel 43 Among them, a symbol positioned at the upper level, a symbol positioned at the middle level, and a symbol positioned at the lower level can be seen.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, each rotary reel 40 is provided with a start index as a detection unit that is detected by an index sensor 60A provided in the reel unit 60. The start index can be, for example, a projecting piece provided on the inside of the rotating drum or on the spoke connecting the rotating drum and the reel motor.
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is a payout device provided inside the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game.
The image display unit 67 is a window provided above the rotary reel 40, and is used to display a winning notification and other effect images using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotation reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel. The lamp 68 is for notifying a winning or the like by turning on or blinking the light emitter, and the speaker 69 is for outputting a predetermined sound such as BGM or operation sound.

(Game control device 21)
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 21 includes a winning lottery means 70, a game state transition control means 80, a reel control means 90, a game result determination means 100, a hopper control means 110, and a spinning performance control means 120. Functions as each means.
(Role lottery means 70)
The combination lottery means 70 determines whether or not a predetermined “combination” composed of a combination of symbols displayed on the plurality of rotating reels 40 has been won by lottery. As shown in FIG. A lottery table 71 and determination means 72 are provided. Then, at the timing of receiving the operation signal of the start switch 30, the count extraction means (not shown) reads the numerical value of the loop counter, and the determination means 72 compares this numerical value with the role lottery table 71 to determine the presence / absence of winning. Is.

The winning lottery table 71 defines the winning area of each winning item with the numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535) counted by the loop counter as the entire area. Details of the role lottery table 71 will be described later. The judging means 72 collates the count data picked up by the count extracting means with the winning judgment area data of the winning lottery table 71, and if the count data belongs to a predetermined winning area, the winning means corresponding to the winning area is selected. If the count data does not belong to any winning area, the “lost” is determined.
Here, in the slot machine 10, when the combination of symbols constituting a predetermined winning combination is displayed on the active line by operating the stop switch 50 (hereinafter, this is referred to as winning), the profit corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. It is to be granted. The winning combination includes a small role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, a re-playing role that allows a game to be played again without newly inserting a game medal in the next game, and a bonus state from the next game to winning. And a bonus role to be transferred.

In addition, the effective line is a line that can connect three symbols in total of three vertically and three horizontally visible from the symbol display window 13 among the symbols respectively displayed on the three rotating reels 40 ( (Winning line) is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a center line connecting symbols located in the middle stage of each rotary reel 40 is set as a winning line L. In this embodiment, it is possible to bet three medals per game, and when betting three medals, the winning line L becomes valid and becomes an active line. is there.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, as a bonus combination, “BB” consisting of a symbol combination of “Blue 7, Blue 7, and Blue 7” and a symbol combination of “BAR, BAR, and BAR” are included. “RB” is provided.

In addition, as a small role, "Plum" consisting of "Plum, Plum, Plum" symbol combination,
There is a “bell” consisting of a symbol combination of “bell bell bell”.
The re-playing actors include “Replay A,” “Belle, BAR, BAR,” “Bell, BAR, Plum,” “Bell, BAR, Red 7B,” and “Bell.” "Cherry BAR""Bell Cherry Plum""Bell Cherry Red 7B""Bell Plum PBAR""Bell Plum Plum""Bell Plum Red 7B" “Replay B” and “Red 7A / Red 7A / Red 7A” “Replay C” and “Red 7A / Red 7A / White 7” “Red 7A / Red 7A / Bell” “Red 7A / Red” 7A ・ Blue 7 」「 Red 7A ・ Plum ・ White 7 」「 Red 7A ・ Plum ・ Bell 」「 Red 7A ・ Plum ・ Blue 7 」「 Red 7A ・ Bell ・ White 7 」「 Red 7A ・ Bell ・ Bell 」「 Red “Rea” consisting of 9 symbol combinations of “7A, Bell, Blue 7” Ray D "," Bell replay white 7 "," consists of three symbol combination of Bell Replay Bell, "" Bell Replay and blue 7, "" Replay E "are provided.

The small combination is paid out a predetermined number of game medals by winning. For example, five prize medals are paid out for “Plum” and nine for “Bell”. When “BB” wins, a big bonus game (BB game), which is a bonus game, starts from the next game, and when “RB” wins, a regular bonus game (RB game) starts from the next game.
The BB game is a game period in which RB games are continuously played. The RB game is a game period in which a winning probability of a small role is set higher than that in a normal game. When transitioning to the RB game, the prescribed number of inserted medals may be changed to one. The RB game ends when a predetermined number of wins or a predetermined number of games end. Then, when the BB game is entered, the RB game is unconditionally started, that is, without matching the symbols (RB symbols) for making the transition to the RB game. When one RB game is completed, the next game is unconditionally performed again. The RB game is started. The BB game ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number.

Note that the RB game may be started when predetermined RB symbols are arranged during the BB game. When a bonus combination is won, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out, and then the bonus state may be entered. Also, the BB game and RB game end conditions may be other conditions (for example, the number of games).
Here, if any combination wins as a result of the lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. If the winning combination is a small combination, a small combination flag (plum flag, bell flag), a bonus combination (BB flag, RB flag) if a bonus combination, and a replay flag (replay A flag) if a winning combination , Replay B flag, etc.) respectively. The small combination flag and the replay flag are reset only for the game, but the bonus flag is not reset until the bonus combination is won. That is, in the case of winning a bonus combination, the right to win is carried over after the next game. Further, while the bonus flag is carried over (inside the bonus), the winning determination of BB and RB is not performed. In the present embodiment, as described below, the winning lottery table 71 is provided with an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously, and the count data of the loop counter extracted by the count extracting means is When belonging to the overlapping winning area, the winning flags corresponding to each of the combinations included in the area are established.

(Role drawing table 71)
A specific example of the role lottery table 71 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
As the role lottery table 71, as shown in FIG. 5, a normal role lottery table (table S) used in the normal state and an RT role lottery table (tables R1 to R3) used in the RT state are provided. Although not shown, there are provided an internal middle combination lottery table used in the internal middle state and a bonus combination lottery table used in the bonus state (BB state and RB state).
Here, the RT state is a game state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to be different from the normal state, and is called a so-called replay time. The internal state is a gaming state in which a bonus flag is carried over, and the bonus state is a gaming state in which a bonus game is played. The normal state refers to a gaming state that does not correspond to any of them.

  Each winning lottery table 71 is set with a winning area and a lost area. As a winning area, in addition to a single winning area that is a winning area associated with one combination, an overlapping winning area associated with a plurality of types of winning combinations is set. Specifically, in the table S, bonus (BB, RB), plum, and bell single winning areas, and replay A and replay E overlapped winning areas (represented as replay A + E, hereinafter the same) are provided. In FIG. 5, the bonus winning area is described as one, but this does not mean that BB and RB are simultaneously won, and the BB and RB single winning areas are displayed together. is there. The ratio (winning probability) of each winning area is set to 1/256 for the bonus (BB and RB total), 1/10 for the plum, 1/64 for the bell, and 1 / 7.3 for the replay A + E. Has been. In the tables R1 to R3, bonuses, plums, and bells are set to the same probability as the table S, but the type of re-game player and the winning probability are different.

That is, in the table R1, replay A + E is set to 1 / 2.31, replay A + B + E is set to 1 / 2.31, and replay B is set to 1/128. In the table R2, Replay A is set to 1/8, Replay B is set to 1 / 12.35, and Replay B + C + D is set to 1 / 1.5. In table R3, replay A is set to 1/16, replay B is set to 1 / 12.35, replay A + B is set to 1/16, and replay B + C + D is set to 1 / 1.5. ing.
Here, in the combination lottery table 71 shown in FIG. 5, the left button 51, the middle button 52, and the right button 53 of the stop switch 50 are used for overlapping winning areas of the replay A + E and the replay A + B + E in the table S and the table R1. When an operation order (push order) based on three stop buttons is set and one of the overlapping winning areas is won, the winning combination depends on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order. However, this will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the tables R1 to R3, the winning probability of the re-game player is set to be higher than that of the table S. Specifically, in the table S, the winning probabilities of all the re-game players are set to 1 / 7.3, whereas in the tables R1 to R3, it is set to 1 / 1.15. . As a result, a game in which the gaming state is in the RT state increases the number of replays that can be played without a bet, and the winning probability of the small role does not change, so there is less loss of medals on hand. The game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal state.
Although not shown, a small combination and a re-playing combination are set with a predetermined probability in the internal middle combination lottery table, but there is no bonus combination winning area. Further, in the bonus combination lottery table, the winning area of the small combination is set with a predetermined probability (higher than the table S).

The winning probability of each winning combination is an example, and is not limited to the above numerical values.
(Game state transition control means 80)
The game state transition control means 80 is for identifying the game state and controlling the transition of the game state. As shown in FIG. 2, the transition condition determination means 81, the state flag setting means 82, and the game counter 83 Each means is provided.
The transition condition determination means 81 is for the game situation to shift the gaming state based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 70, the determination result of the game result determination means 100 described later, and the measured value of the game counter 83 described below. This is for determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. The state flag setting means 82 is for establishing a predetermined state flag for storing the current gaming state based on the determination result of the transition condition determination means 81 and the lottery result of the combination lottery means 70. The game counter 83 measures numerical values related to the game. Specifically, the number of games in BB (RB), the number of winnings, the number of payouts, and the like, and the number of games after the transition to the RT state are counted.

Specifically, the transition condition determination means 81 determines the transition to the bonus internal state based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 70, and the end of the bonus internal state based on the determination result of the game result determination means 100, Based on the measured value of the game counter 83, the transition to the bonus state, the operation of replay, the transition to the predetermined RT state or the end (transition to another RT state or the return to the normal state) is determined. The end of the state (return to the normal state), the end of the predetermined RT state, etc. are determined. A specific example of the game state transition will be described later.
The state flags that can be set by the state flag setting means 82 include a bonus internal flag, a bonus operation flag (BB operation flag, RB operation flag), a re-game operation flag, and an RT flag (RT1 to 3 flags). The bonus internal medium flag is set based on the decision to shift to the bonus internal state, and is reset based on the decision to shift to the bonus state. The bonus operation flag is set based on the decision to shift to the bonus state, and is reset when the bonus state ends. The re-game operation flag is set based on the re-game operation decision, and is reset when one re-game is completed. “Re-playing operation” means a period during which the re-playing operation flag is established. Specifically, when a re-game player is won, a combination of symbols constituting the re-game player is displayed (winning prize). This is a period from the end of the replay based on the winning (game that can be played without betting). The RT flag is set based on the transition to a predetermined RT state, and is reset based on the end determination of the RT state. Specifically, the RT1 flag is set at the time of transition to RT1, the RT2 flag is set at the time of transition to RT2, the RT3 flag is set at the time of transition to RT3, and is reset when the end of each RT state is determined. In the normal state, the normal state flag may be set, or the state flag may not be particularly set.

Then, according to the state flag set by the state flag setting means 82, the role lottery means 70 selects the corresponding role lottery table 71 and performs the role lottery, so that a predetermined game such as a normal state, a bonus state, an RT state, etc. The state is activated. That is, the combination lottery means 70 selects the normal table S (see FIG. 5) when the state flag is not established, and when the bonus flag is established, the internal middle combination lottery table (not shown). When a bonus medium flag is established, a bonus combination lottery table (not shown) is selected. When a predetermined RT flag is established, a corresponding RT table (tables R1 to R1 in FIG. 5) is selected. R3) is selected.
When the state flag setting means 82 has set the re-game operation flag, it is treated that a specified number of medals are automatically inserted (automatic bet) before the next game starts. Specifically, regardless of the operation of the bet switch 16 or the insertion of medals, a bet display (display of the number of pieces to be multiplied) is displayed on a predetermined bet display section (not shown), and the subsequent operation of the start switch 30 becomes possible. Further, in this embodiment, when the re-game operation flag is set during a specific RT state, a spinning effect using the rotating reel 40 is executed. Will be described later.

(Game state transition)
Here, a specific example of the game state transition based on the control of the gaming state transition control means 80 having the above-described configuration is shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as described above, the game state has a normal state, a bonus internal state, and a bonus state, and the RT state includes three RT states: an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state. Have.
The slot machine S is in a normal state in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment). That is, the role lottery means 70 acquires the normal table S (see FIG. 5) as the role lottery table 71 used for the role lottery. Then, when Replay A wins during the normal state, the state shifts to the RT1 state. That is, the transition condition determination means 81 determines the transition to the RT1 state, and the state flag setting means 82 sets the RT1 flag. When the RT1 flag is set, the winning lottery means 70 acquires the RT1 table R1 as the winning lottery table 71 used for the winning lottery (the same applies hereinafter).

In the RT1 state, when Replay B wins, it shifts to the RT2 state. On the other hand, when the Replay E wins in the RT1 state, the state returns to the normal state.
If Replay C wins in the RT2 state, the state shifts to the RT3 state. In the table R2, which is the role lottery table 71 for RT2, the winning probability of replay B + C + D is 1 / 1.5. Since only one reel is provided on each of the rotating reels 40, the RT3 state is not changed unless the target is successfully pushed. On the other hand, among the nine symbol combinations constituting the replay B that is selected at the same time as the replay C, the symbol “bell” corresponding to the left reel 41 is all in the left reel 41 as shown in FIG. (4 frames) Arranged without any gaps, the symbols “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Plum” corresponding to the middle reel 42, and the symbols “BAR”, “Plum”, “Red 7B” corresponding to the right reel 43 Are also arranged in the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43 with the interval between the symbols not exceeding the maximum number of smooth frames. Therefore, even if no “red 7A” can be stopped on the active line, any symbol combination constituting the replay B is always aligned on the active line. In addition, among the nine symbol combinations constituting the replay D to be selected at the same time as the replay C, the symbols “plum” and “bell” corresponding to the middle reel 42 have a distance greater than or equal to the maximum number of smooth frames in the middle reel 42. The symbols “bells” corresponding to the right reel 43 are all arranged on the right reel 43 without a gap equal to or greater than the maximum number of smooth frames. Therefore, only when the left reel 41 is first stopped and then pushed forward, when only two “Red 7A” are stopped on the active line, and when only one “Red 7A” is on the active line. When stopped, the symbol combination constituting the replay D is always aligned on the effective line.

When the replay B + C + D is selected, if the stop switch 50 is operated in an operation order other than the forward press, any symbol combination of the replay B is displayed.
When the replay A wins in the RT2 state, the state shifts to the RT1 state.
In the RT3 state, when Replay B or Replay D wins, the state shifts to the RT2 state, and when Replay A wins, the state shifts to the RT1 state. That is, all the re-game players other than the Replay C are triggered to shift to other RT states. Therefore, the RT3 state can be maintained only when the lottery result is lost, or when a small role or replay C can be won.

Furthermore, when a bonus (BB or RB) is won in the normal state and the RT1 to RT3 states, the game proceeds to the bonus internal state, and when the bonus is won in the bonus internal state, the bonus state is entered. Then, when the bonus state is completed corresponding to a predetermined bonus end condition (winning or number of games, number of payouts), the normal state is restored.
(Reel control means 90)
The reel control means 90 controls the rotation of the rotary reel 40 based on the effective operation signal of the start switch 30, and controls the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the result of the winning lottery and the operation signal of the stop switch 50. Is for. Further, the reel control means 90 is configured to be able to execute a spinning effect that changes the rotation mode of the rotary reel 40 based on control data set in advance based on the determination of the spinning effect control means 120.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reel control means 90 includes acceleration data storage means 91, stop data storage means 92, symbol determination means 93, motor control means 94, and stop operation invalid release means 96. Yes.
(Acceleration data storage means 91)
The acceleration data storage unit 91 stores control data (acceleration data) for controlling the driving speed of reel motors M1, M2, and M3 (hereinafter abbreviated as reel motor M) that rotate the rotary reel 40. The acceleration data defines the data for exciting the stepping motor on the table. By generating a drive pulse at a predetermined cycle based on the acceleration data, the rotation reel 40 is started to rotate and the rotation speed is set. It can be accelerated or decelerated, or rotated while maintaining a constant speed (steady rotational speed).

In the present embodiment, as the acceleration data, normal rotation data for controlling the behavior of the rotating reel 40 during normal rotation, and the rotating cylinder for controlling the behavior of the rotating reel 40 when executing the rotating effect. Production rotation data. Until the stop operation becomes effective by the normal rotation control based on the normal rotation data, the rotating reel 40 rotates normally, and until the stop operation becomes effective by the rotation effect control based on the rotation effect rotation data. During this period, a predetermined spinning effect is performed. The spinning effect will be described later.
(Stop data storage means 92)
The stop data storage means 92 stores a plurality of stop data for stopping the driving of the reel motor M and stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 by an operation signal of the stop switch 50.

  The stop data is defined on the table for each symbol for how many frames the rotating reel 40 is moved from the reference symbol at a predetermined position that can be stopped immediately when the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received. Yes, winning symbol drawing stop data and loss stop data are provided. The winning symbol pull-in stop data indicates that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stop position is determined in advance so that the arrangement of the winning symbol stops on the active line and the symbols other than the winning symbol do not stop on the active line. It is specified within the range of numbers. The loss stop data defines the stop position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 within a predetermined number of frames so that the symbol arrangement constituting any combination does not stop on the effective line.

(Design determination means 93)
The symbol determination means 93 is for recognizing the current position of the symbol of each rotary reel 40 for each rotary reel 40 based on the detection signal of the index sensor 60A.
Specifically, the symbol determination means 93 counts the number of drive pulses for rotating the rotating reel 40 while clearing it to zero when the detection signal of the index sensor 60A is received, and identifies and identifies the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40. It is possible to specify what symbol is located at a specific position of the rotary reel 40, for example, at the middle position of the symbol display window 13.
The symbol determining means 93 stores, as a reference symbol, a symbol at a position where it can be stopped on a predetermined effective line when an effective operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received. Further, information on the stop symbol when the rotation reel 40 stops rotating is stored.

However, the symbol determination means 93 does not specify the current position of the symbol on the rotating reel 40 when the spinning effect is executed.
(Motor control means 94)
When the motor control means 94 receives the operation signals of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, the motor control means 94 controls the driving and stopping of the reel motor M based on the acceleration data and the stop data to rotate or stop the rotation of the rotary reel 40. Control to be performed. The motor control means 94 includes acceleration data selection means, drive signal output means, stop data selection means, and stop signal output means (not shown).

The acceleration data selection means is for selecting acceleration data used when driving the reel motor M. That is, when the rotation effect control means 120 determines to execute the rotation effect, the rotation effect rotation data is selected, and when the rotation effect execution is not determined, the normal rotation data is selected. Furthermore, when the rotation effect rotation data is selected, the normal rotation data is selected after the control based on the rotation effect rotation data is completed. When the acceleration data selection means selects the acceleration data, the drive signal output means controls the driving of the reel motor M based on the acceleration data.
The drive signal output means is for generating a drive pulse for driving the reel motor M based on the acceleration data selected and determined by the acceleration data selection means. Specifically, the frequency of a transmission pulse generated by a pulse generation circuit (not shown) is converted to a predetermined frequency by a frequency divider and output to a motor drive board (not shown) of the reel unit 60.

The drive signal output means is a predetermined game start requirement such as when the medal sensor 15 detects an inserted medal, when the credit is “1” or more and the bet switch 16 is operated, or when the hopper unit 65 is not paying out a medal. And a plurality of phases (provided in the reel motor M) based on the acceleration data when the operation signal of the start switch 30 is received on condition that the predetermined game time limit has passed. For example, four-phase coils are sequentially energized (excited), and supply of drive pulses for rotating the rotor is started. As the rotor rotates, the drive shaft of the reel motor M rotates, and the rotary reel 40 rotates.
Here, the game time limit is referred to as a so-called wait time, and even after one game is over so that the player cannot insert an excessive number of medals in a certain time. The time is set so that the next game cannot be performed unless the time has passed. Specifically, the game time per game is calculated based on the rule that the bet amount used per minute does not exceed 400 yen, and the time between the start of the game and the start of the next game is It is specified as 4.1 seconds or more. The stop operation cannot be performed in the next game until 4.1 seconds have passed since the rotation reel 40 started to rotate. In this case, the start switch 30 may not be activated (the reel motor M will not start driving) unless the game time limit has elapsed, or the start switch 30 can be operated before the game time limit has elapsed (reel Although the motor M starts driving), the stop switch 50 may not be activated (the reel motor M will not stop driving) unless the game time limit has elapsed.

Then, when the normal rotation data is selected by the acceleration data selection means, the drive signal output means controls the reel motor M so that the rotary reel 40 normally rotates based on the normal rotation data. That is, the frequency of the drive pulse output to the motor drive board is gradually increased to rotate all the rotary reels 30 with a predetermined acceleration. When the rotation speeds of all the rotary reels 30 reach a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rpm), the drive pulse frequency is kept constant and constant rotation is performed at the steady rotation speed.
On the other hand, when the rotation effect data is selected by the acceleration data selection means, the reel motor M is controlled so that a predetermined rotation effect is performed based on the rotation effect rotation data. As the rotation effect rotation data, acceleration data for causing the rotary reel 40 to perform various rotation modes is provided. For example, with respect to a specific rotating reel 40, or all the rotating reels 40 may be vibrated, rotated at a low speed, rotated at a high speed, rotated in a reverse direction, or temporarily stopped in a predetermined order. Acceleration data for performing combined operation is provided. The acceleration data includes data that does not start the rotation of the rotating reel 40 for a certain period of time after receiving the operation signal of the start switch 30 (does not start driving the reel motor M for a certain period of time). In addition, the rotation effect control means 120, which will be described later, determines which rotation effect rotation data is used to execute the rotation effect.

The stop data selecting means is for selecting stop data for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 based on the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 70. Specifically, the stop data selection means selects the winning symbol drawing stop data corresponding to the combination when the predetermined combination is won as a result of the combination lottery, and when the lottery result is lost, Select the loss stop data.
The stop signal output means is operated based on the stop data selected by the stop data selection means and the symbol (reference symbol) at a predetermined position at the time of operation of the stop switch 50 stored by the symbol determination means 93. Is for outputting a stop signal for stopping the driving of the reel motor M of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the above (that is, for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 that has been stopped).

  Specifically, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated and the symbol determination unit 93 stores the reference symbol of the corresponding rotating reel 40, the stop signal output unit stops at the reference symbol in the selected stop data. A stop signal is output to the motor drive board of the reel motor M at the timing when a predetermined symbol as a symbol to be stopped when operated is a predetermined stop position. Here, in the reel motor M, all the coils are simultaneously energized for a certain period of time, so that the rotation of the rotor is braked and the drive is stopped. That is, the stop signal is synonymous with a signal for exciting the coils of the stepping motor in all phases.

  When the winning symbol drawing stop data is selected (that is, when the winning lottery result is winning a predetermined winning combination), when the stop signal output means outputs a stopping signal based on the stopping data, the predetermined symbol is extracted from the reference symbol. When there is a winning symbol within the range of the number of frames, the winning symbol is drawn on the active line and each rotary reel 40 stops. On the other hand, if there is no winning symbol within the range of the predetermined number of frames from the reference symbol, the rotating reel 40 cannot draw the winning symbol on the effective line, and it will be on the effective line when all the rotating reels are stopped. There are no other roles. Further, when the loss stop data is selected (that is, when the result of the lottery is lost), when the stop signal output means outputs a stop signal based on the stop data, all the reels are stopped. Each rotary reel 40 is stopped so that no combination is established on the effective line.

Here, as described above, in the combination lottery table 71 shown in FIG. 5, a predetermined push order is set for the overlapping winning areas of the replay A + E and the replay A + B + E in the table S and the table R1. When a stop operation is performed in a predetermined pressing order, a predetermined winning combination is formed.
Specifically, when the replay A + E is won and the stop operation is performed in the pressing order in which the left button 51 is operated first (hereinafter referred to as the first left stop), the replay E wins. However, if the stop operation is performed in any other pressing order (the pressing order in which the middle button 52 is operated first, or the pressing order in which the right button 53 is operated first), the replay A will win a prize. ing. That is, when the replay A + E is won, if the stop switch 50 is operated with the first left stop, the symbols constituting the replay E are preferentially drawn on the active line, and the stop switch 50 is other than the first left stop. When the buttons are operated in the pressing order, stop data is provided so that the symbols constituting the replay A are preferentially drawn onto the active line.

In addition, when Replay A + B + E is elected, if a stop operation is performed at the first left stop, Replay A wins, but a stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the first left stop. Replay E will win a prize. That is, when the replay A + B + E is won and the stop switch 50 is operated in the first left stop, the symbols constituting the replay A are preferentially drawn on the active line, and the stop switch 50 is other than the first left stop. In the case of the operation, the stop data is provided so that the symbols constituting the replay E are preferentially drawn onto the active line.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in a specific gaming state, when a combination with the above-described push order is selected, the push order is notified. This will be described later. .

(Stop operation invalid release means 95)
The stop operation invalid canceling means 95 is for making the rotation of the rotary reel 40 stop by an operation signal of the stop switch 50.
Here, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is, as a matter of course, when each rotating reel 40 is stopped, even after the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate, the above-mentioned game time limit has passed, and the rotation speed is steady rotation. Until the index sensor 60A corresponding to all the rotating reels 40 first detects the index. In addition, the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is formed so as not to be valid even when a later-described rotation effect control means 120 sets a stop operation invalid period for executing the rotation effect. In other words, during the period described above, the stop operation is disabled and the stop switch 50 is ineffective. This is because a predetermined signal cut-off means (not shown) is provided in the electrical connection path connecting each detection sensor of the stop switch 50 and the control device 20, and when this signal cut-off means is operating, the detection of the sensor When the signal does not reach the control device 20 and the signal blocking means is inactive, it can be executed by forming the sensor detection signal so as to communicate with the control device 20. The signal cutoff means may be a logic circuit means or a switch means provided in the electric circuit, or may be one in which such a program is incorporated in the control device 20.

It can be determined whether or not the rotation reel 40 has been rotated in a steady manner depending on whether or not the acceleration control program for acceleration data used in the game has ended. Further, the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40 may be measured, and it may be determined that the steady rotation has been reached when a predetermined time according to the acceleration data used is reached. Alternatively, a rotation detection sensor may be provided in the reel motor to detect the rotation speed of the drive shaft.
In the stop operation invalid release means 96, the game control time and the stop operation invalid period have elapsed, the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 40 have reached the steady rotation, and the index sensor 60A detects the index for all the rotation reels. If it is, the signal blocking means is deactivated to cancel the invalidation of the stop operation.

(Game result judging means 100)
The game result determining means 100 is for determining the result of the game when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, based on the information of the stop symbol stored in the symbol determination means 93, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged on the active line constitutes a predetermined combination, and the predetermined combination is determined. When it is determined that the symbol combination to be configured is displayed on the active line, the determination result information is transmitted to the hopper control means 110 and the gaming state transition control means 80. The hopper control means 110 that has received the determination result information performs a payout process for winning medals, and the gaming state transition control means 80 performs a transition process to a bonus state or an RT state, or a re-game operation process. Further, by performing a predetermined signal output to the production control device 22, it is possible to cause the image production unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69 to perform a predetermined production when winning a prize or starting a bonus game.

(Hopper control means 110)
The hopper control means 110 operates the hopper unit 65 and pays out medals based on the determination result of the game result determination means 100 and the operation of the settlement switch 17. In other words, when the game result determination means 100 determines the winning of the payout small role, the medal corresponding to the small role winning is paid out, and when the checkout switch 17 is operated when there are 1 or more credits, it is stored as credits. The medal that has been made is to be paid out.
(Cylinder effect control means 120)
The rotation effect control means 120 determines whether or not to execute the rotation effect and its mode, and includes an execution lottery means 121 and an execution condition determination means 122 as shown in FIG. .

The execution lottery means 121 performs an execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the spinning effect. The method of execution lottery is the same as that of combination lottery, and is performed by comparing a random number picked up at a predetermined time with the execution lottery table. The execution lottery is performed in response to reception of the operation signal of the start switch 30 for each game. Moreover, when there are a plurality of modes of the spinning effect, the mode can be determined in the execution lottery.
If the execution lottery of the execution lottery means 121 is won, that is, the lottery result indicating that the rotation effect is executed, the execution condition determination unit 122 satisfies a predetermined condition for executing the rotation effect. It is for judging. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition for executing the spinning effect is set such that the gaming state is the RT3 state and the re-game operation is being performed. Whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 state can be determined by the presence or absence of the RT3 flag. Whether or not the re-game operation is being performed can be determined by the presence or absence of the re-game operation flag.

Here, the RT3 state is shifted to the RT2 state when the replay C having the symbol combination “red 7A, red 7A, red 7A” wins (see FIG. 6). Replay C is won only during the RT2 state or the RT3 state (see FIG. 5). Therefore, during the RT2 state, “Red 7A / Red 7A / Red 7A” is the next game that stops in line with the center line of the symbol display window 13 (the first game that has shifted to the RT3 state), or during the RT3 state The spinning effect is executed only in the next game when “red 7A / red 7A / red 7A” are stopped in line with the center line of the symbol display window 13.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when “Red 7A, Red 7A, Red 7A” is aligned with the center line according to the symbol arrangement of each rotary reel 40, “Red 7B, Red 7B, Red 7B” is displayed on the lower line. Since they are aligned, it appears that the spinning effect is performed when red 7A and red 7B are double aligned in a horizontal line.

Then, when the spinning effect control means 120 decides to execute the spinning effect, it sets a predetermined stop operation invalid period. The stop operation invalid period is a non-game time that is separate from the above-described game time limit, and is a so-called freeze period for executing the spinning effect. The spinning effect control means 120 includes a freeze timer (not shown), and the stop operation is disabled during the measurement of the freeze timer, and the operation of the stop switch 50 is disabled. Further, the measurement time of the freeze timer can be set in advance to an optimum time according to the rotation effect rotation data applied when executing the rotation effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the Replay C is won (Replay B + C + D is won), the AT control means 130 of the effect control device 22 described later extends the AT (assist time) game period (the number of AT games). Is added). The revolving effect is not executed as a result unless the replay C is elected. Therefore, this structure creates a phenomenon that on the surface, if the revolving effect is executed, the AT is likely to be added. Can increase the interest of the game.

(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the lamp 68, the speaker 69, and the like based on the output signal from the game control device 21 and the operation signal of the operation means such as the start switch 30. The effect control device 22 functions at least as the AT control means 130 as shown in FIG.
(AT control means 130)
The AT control means 130 is a means for controlling an assist time (AT) in which an AT game capable of notifying the player of information related to the winning combination is performed. Specifically, the AT control means 130 is not particularly shown, but an AT flag setting means for storing that the effect state is the AT state, and a penalty flag for storing that the effect state is the penalty state. A setting means, an AT counter that counts the number of AT games, and a penalty counter that counts the number of penalty games, information relating to the result of the lottery and the game result transmitted from the game control device 21, and the AT counter and penalty counter The start (setting) and end (initialization) of the AT are controlled based on the count value.

That is, when the predetermined AT start condition is met, the AT flag is established, the production state is shifted to the AT state (a state where a specific notification is performed), and the predetermined AT end condition is met. The AT flag is reset, the AT state is ended, and the effect state is returned to the normal state (a state that is neither the AT state nor the penalty state, hereinafter referred to as a sub normal state). While the AT flag is established, the image display device 67, the speaker 69, and the like are notified of the winning combination on the condition that the number of remaining AT games is one or more.
In the present embodiment, the AT starts after the bonus ends when a predetermined opportunity, specifically, an AT lottery performed at the time of winning the bonus is won, and a predetermined re-game player wins or a predetermined number of AT games. It is set to end by either digestion. In addition, as an AT mode, there are generally one informing the operation order of the stop switch 50 and one informing an indicator symbol (a symbol indicating the type of winning combination). In the present embodiment, the stop switch 50 The operation order is notified. Specifically, when a predetermined re-playing combination (replay A + E, replay A + B + E) in which the pressing order is set is selected, the predetermined pressing order is navigated. In addition to this, during a predetermined gaming state, the winning combination of the replay C that is a trigger for executing the specific combination, that is, the spinning effect is formed.

Furthermore, when the replay C is won, the AT control means 130 increases the number of AT games except when a penalty is imposed. That is, the AT counter adds a count of the number of AT games. The addition value may be set in advance, or may be determined by lottery at the time of determination of addition (when winning information of Replay C is received). Note that the addition of the number of AT games is performed regardless of whether or not the spinning effect is executed.
The penalty state described above is set when an irregular push (stop operation in a push order other than the first left stop) is performed when the state is not the AT state. During the penalty state, the AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is not performed for a predetermined number of games, and the AT is not added even if the replay C is won.

(Direction state transition control process)
Next, a specific example of the transition of the production state based on the control of the AT control means 130 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), when an AT lottery performed at the time of winning a bonus is won, the AT state is set (the AT flag is set), and a predetermined number of AT games is added (set). The When the AT state is set, navigation is performed according to a predetermined condition when the bonus is finished and the gaming state becomes the normal state.
FIG. 10 shows the flow of the transition process of the effect state when the game state is the normal state. In normal times, the AT counter does not subtract the number of AT games. As a result, the number of AT games does not become 0 in the normal state in the AT state except in the case of initialization. On the other hand, the penalty game number is subtracted for each game (step 401 in FIG. 10). In other words, in the normal state, the penalty state is eliminated by a predetermined number of game digests (steps 414 to 416 in FIG. 10).

  If the AT state is also in the normal state, the navigation of reverse pressing (exactly, other than the first left stop) is performed when the replay A + E is won (steps 404 to 406 in FIG. 10). That is, navigation for displaying Replay A is performed. For example, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is displayed on the image display unit 67 by an arrow or a character. When the player performs a stop operation according to the navigation and Replay A wins, the gaming state shifts to RT1. On the other hand, when the navigation is not followed, the replay E always wins, but in this case, the AT is initialized (steps 407 to 409 in FIG. 10). As shown in FIG. 13B, the initialization is to set the production state to the sub normal state (that is, reset the AT flag), set the AT game number counter to 0, and end the AT state. .

Also, when the player is not in the AT state and performs a stop operation in a pressing order other than the first left stop to win Replay A, a predetermined number of games is set as a penalty (step 410 in FIG. 10). ~ 413). If the replay B is won in the RT1 state and the RT2 state is shifted to the RT2 state in the penalty state, when the replay C wins, the spinning effect based on the control of the game control device 21 is executed, but the replay C is won. No AT is added based on.
FIG. 11 shows the flow of the transition process of the effect state when the gaming state is the RT1 state. When the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state and the number of AT games remains (the number of AT games is 1 or more), an AT state is performed during RT (hereinafter, the same applies to RT2 and RT3). In the AT state during the RT1 state, the AT counter subtracts the number of AT games (steps 500 and 501 in FIG. 11). When the number of AT games is 1 or more and replay A + E or replay A + B + E is won, navigation for displaying replay A is performed (steps 504 to 506 in FIG. 11). That is, when replay A + E is won, the order of pushing other than the first left stop is navigated, and when replay A + B + E is won, the first left stop is navigated. When the player performs a stop operation according to the navigation and Replay A wins, the RT1 state is maintained. On the other hand, when the navigation is not followed, the replay E always wins, but in this case, the AT is initialized (steps 507 to 509 in FIG. 11). As described above, the game state shifts from the RT1 state to the normal state (falls down) by winning the replay E.

  When the number of AT games becomes 0 regardless of initialization (result of subtraction of the number of AT games), the AT counter does not subtract the number of AT games any more, and the replay game in which the push order is set. Even if the role is won, navigation is not performed. In this state, since the AT flag is not reset, the AT state is maintained as the state. This state is called a fall standby state from the AT. If an event corresponding to the addition of the number of AT games occurs during the fall standby state, the state returns to the AT state where navigation can be performed again. However, when the replay A + E (+ B) is won and the replay E wins in the fall standby state, the AT is initialized (see steps 508 to 509 in FIG. 11). As a result, the RT1 state falls properly to the normal state.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RT1 state without the AT flag, as described above, it is a penalty state. In this state, the penalty counter does not subtract the penalty game number. To get out of the penalty state, replay E must be won to return from the RT1 state to the normal state.
FIG. 12 shows the flow of the transition process of the effect state when the game state is the RT2 or RT3 state. Although omitted in FIG. 12, when the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state or the RT3 state and the number of AT games remains, the AT counter subtracts the number of AT games.
In this way, the AT state is ended by digesting a predetermined number of games, and is ended when Replay A wins even if the number of AT games remains.

  When the number of AT games is one or more in the RT2 or RT3 state and the replay B + C + D is won, the winning of the replay C is notified (steps 602 to 604 in FIG. 12). That is, the symbol “red 7A” constituting the replay C is displayed directly or indirectly on the image display unit 67, and the player is suggested to perform the stop operation aiming at the component symbol “red 7A” of the replay C. To do. When the replay C wins based on the stop operation, the state shifts to the RT3 state or the RT3 state is maintained, and the spinning effect is executed. Furthermore, as described above, when Replay C is won, the number of AT games is added by a predetermined number of games (step 605 in FIG. 12).

On the other hand, in the case of the RT2 or RT3 state without the AT flag, it is a penalty state as described above. In this state, the penalty counter does not subtract the penalty game number. Even if Replay C is won, navigation is not performed and the number of AT games is not added (step 603 in FIG. 12). To get out of the penalty state, replay A must be won to return to the RT1 state, and replay E must be won in the RT1 state to return to the normal state.
Since it is formed as described above, by performing a stop operation according to the notification, the game state progresses properly, and if the game progresses in this way, the possibility of extending the AT period also increases. Will be.

Here, the management of the AT state and the penalty state may be performed based on the control of the game control device 21. In this case, it is possible to perform control so that the AT is not added and the spinning effect is not executed even when the state is shifted to the RT3 state in the penaltyed state. When formed in this way, the turning effect is not executed and the AT is not added, and the turning effect and the AT addition can be inseparably associated with each other.
The AT mode is not limited to the above. For example, a plurality of areas where multiple re-game players are selected in a different manner are provided, and a pressing order is set for each area, and when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order corresponding to the selected area (correct pressing order) If a recombination combination (correct answer) with a combination of symbols wins a prize and a stop operation is performed in a pressing order that does not correspond to the selected area (incorrect answer pressing order), another replaying combination (incorrect answering) You may form so that it may do.

In addition, the combination to be notified may be a small combination. In the above example, the correct answerer with more payouts wins when the stop operation is performed in the correct push order, and the incorrect answerer with less payout (or no payout) is received when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer push order. It may be displayed.
Further, for example, “Bell 1” consisting of a combination of three small roles each including one symbol placed at a position that cannot be aimed at the left reel 41 at the same time, “Red 7 Bell Bell”, and “Blue "Bell 2" consisting of the symbol combination of "7 Bell Bell" and "Bell 3" consisting of the symbol combination of "White 7 Bell Bell". Any one of red 7, blue 7, and white 7 may be navigated.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration based on the control of the game control device 21 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number of medals has been bet. Here, the prescribed number is the number of medals that can be multiplied in one game, and the slot machine 10 can multiplex up to three medals. The prescribed number may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the prescribed number can be set to one during a bonus game. The bet includes an automatic bet by replay operation in addition to insertion of medals and operation of the bet switch 16. If the specified number of medals is not bet, the process returns to step 100. If the specified number of medals is inserted, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 is turned on. If the start switch 30 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 101. If the start switch 30 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, the role lottery means 70 performs a role lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, a spinning effect determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, rotation start processing of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 50 is turned on. If the stop switch 50 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 105. If any stop switch 50 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether all the rotary reels 40 have been stopped, that is, whether the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated. When all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, the process returns to step 105, and when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 108.

In step 108, a game result determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 109, and processing according to the game result is performed. That is, when a symbol constituting a predetermined combination is displayed on the active line, a payout medal, a re-game operation or a transition process to a bonus game is performed, and one game is completed. If the symbol array stopped on the active line does not constitute any role, one game is finished as it is.
Next, the spinning effect determination process in step 103 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 200 of FIG. 8, an execution lottery process is performed, and in the next step 201, it is determined whether or not the execution lottery has been won. If the execution lottery is not won, the process is terminated as it is. If the execution lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation is being performed, that is, whether or not the re-game player wins in the previous game and the re-game operation flag is set. If the regame is not in operation, the process is terminated. If the regame is in operation, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 state, that is, whether or not the RT3 flag is established. If it is not in the RT3 state, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is in the RT3 state, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, execution of the spinning effect is determined. Then, the process ends.
In the above flow, it is determined whether or not the RT3 state is being performed after determining whether or not the re-game is being performed. However, it may be determined whether the RT3 state is being performed first. Further, the execution lottery in step 200 may be performed so that the execution of the spinning effect is always determined when other conditions are satisfied.

Next, the reel rotation start process in step 104 of FIG. 7 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
In step 300 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not to execute the spinning effect, that is, whether or not the spinning effect control means 120 has decided to execute the spinning effect. When executing the spinning effect, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the motor control means 94 acquires predetermined rotation effect rotation data as acceleration data used for starting the reel rotation. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the freeze timer starts counting time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303, where the rotary reel 40 is operated based on the spinning drum effect rotation data. For example, the rotating reel 40 is reversely rotated by the reverse rotation driving of the reel motor M, the forward rotation and the reverse rotation of the reel motor M are repeated in small increments to vibrate the rotating reel 40, or the driving speed of the reel motor M is made different from usual. Thus, the rotating reel 40 can be rotated at a speed different from the normal rotating speed. At this time, the reel control means 90 does not refer to the current position of the symbol, and drives the reel motor M based on the time or the number of steps set in the rotation effect rotation data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether the freeze timer has expired. Here, as described above, the time set for the timer is set in advance because the time required for executing the rotation effect control based on the rotation effect rotation data is set in advance. Never do. If the timer has not expired, the process returns to step 303. If the timer has expired, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, normal rotation data is acquired as acceleration data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 306, where the rotary reel 40 is operated based on the normal rotation data. Specifically, when the rotating reel 40 is stopped at the end of the spinning effect, the reel motor M of the stopped rotating reel 40 is driven at normal acceleration. Further, in the case where the rotating reel 40 is rotating at the end of the spinning effect, if the speed is a steady rotational speed, the driving is continued as it is. In this way, it is driven at a predetermined acceleration. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 307.

  In step 307, it is determined whether or not the rotational speed of the rotary reel 40 has reached a predetermined steady rotational speed, for example, whether or not the acceleration control program based on the normal rotational data has ended. If the rotating reels 40 have reached steady rotation, it is determined in the next step 308 whether or not the first index has been detected for all the rotating reels 40. When index detection is performed, symbol position determination by the symbol determination unit 93 is started by index detection. Then, in the next step 309, it is determined whether or not the game time limit (wait time) has elapsed. If the game time limit has elapsed, in the next step 310, the stop operation invalid canceling means 95 stops the operation. Invalidation of operation is canceled. Then, the reel rotation start process ends.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the condition for executing the spinning effect is set to the next game (at the time of replay operation) of winning the specific combination (Replay C) in the specific game state (RT3 state). However, since the transition to the specific gaming state is made only by winning the specific combination, the spinning effect can always be executed when the specific symbol arrangement constituting the specific combination is displayed. . That is, even without referring to the stop symbol, the spinning effect can be surely executed with a specific outcome by monitoring the gaming state and monitoring whether or not the re-game is in operation. Further, since the current position of the symbol is not referred to when executing the spinning effect, the burden on the CPU can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the AT can be executed in a gaming state (RT2, RT3) in which the specific role can be won, and the AT is notified when the specific role is won. It is possible to efficiently aim for a specific symbol combination (assorted in red 7A). In addition to this, as a winning combination at the same time as the specified combination, there is a combination (Replay D) that includes at least one symbol (Red 7A) that constitutes the specified combination. In addition to being able to follow the case (the player will not miss the re-playing role), it is possible to increase the scolding effect on the player.
Furthermore, since the addition of the AT is determined by the winning of the specific role and the advantage improvement of the AT is linked to the rotation effect, the expectation for the rotation effect is increased, and the gameability is further increased. It will be a thing.

(Modification)
In the embodiment described above, the role lottery table 71 is formed so that the replay probabilities (total values) in the three RT states are the same, but the replay probabilities of RT1 to RT3 may be different from each other. . In addition, Replay C may not be won during RT3.
The game state transition opportunity, at least the transition opportunity to RT3, is not limited to the re-game operation (replay C winning). When a specific small role winning or a blank symbol that does not constitute a combination is displayed, the game may be shifted to RT3, which is a gaming state in which the spinning effect can be executed. As a specific example, if a specific small role is stopped in a predetermined pressing order (for example, reverse pressing) and then dropped, a specific outcome is always displayed (such stop control is performed). When a specific outcome is displayed, it is possible to form a transition to RT3.

  The specific outcome may not be displayed on the active line, and may be displayed simultaneously with the winning of the specific small role. Alternatively, when the lottery result is a loss and a predetermined case (for example, when the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is a specific timing), a specific outcome may be displayed. In these cases, there is provided a lottery result storage means for storing the winning of the specific small role associated with such a specific event, or the loss until the next game, At the time of execution lottery win, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the previous game is a specific result and the game is in the RT3 state, and whether or not to execute the spinning effect is determined. By the way, even if the transition to RT3 is a re-game operation, the lottery result of the previous game is stored, and the presence / absence of execution of the spinning effect is determined based on the storage result and the game state. Can be formed. In this case, instead of being in the re-game operation or in addition to being in the re-game operation, the fact that the lottery result of the previous game was the winning of the specific re-game player (Replay C), You may set as an execution condition of a spinning effect.

  In addition, when the transition to RT3 is a special role (Replay C) winning, the “lottery result” of the previous game as a condition for whether or not to execute the spinning effect is based on whether or not the specific role is won. The winning area (winning mode) including the specific combination is not limited. In other words, the execution condition determination means 122 is an overlapping winning area that includes a specific combination (replay C) that can display a specific symbol combination that triggers the transition to the RT3 state in the previous game when the game is in the RT3 state. In other words, on the condition that (Replay B + C + D, see FIG. 5) has been won, in other words, on the condition that the lottery result of the previous game is such a winning aspect, a determination is made to execute the spinning effect. It may be formed as follows. In this case, when the lottery result storage unit stores the lottery result, the lottery result storage unit stores the winning of the specific area instead of the winning of the specific combination. Thus, even if the lottery result storage means does not actually store the winning combination of the specific combination, if the specific combination out of the stored winning areas does not win, RT3 Since the game is not shifted, it is possible to obtain the same effect as when the winning of the specific combination is memorized by determining together with the gaming state being the RT3 state.

Furthermore, it is sufficient that there are at least two different game states, for example, a normal state and a game state (for example, a bonus state) different from the normal state, and the execution condition determining means 122 is not It may be determined whether a bonus combination is won in the game and whether the bonus effect is being executed or not, and whether or not to execute the spinning effect is determined.
The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Medal sensor 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
65 Hopper unit 70 role lottery means
80 Game state transition control means 90 Reel control means
120 Cylinder effect control means

Claims (5)

A plurality of rotating reels each mounted on a plurality of drive motors and having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination consists of a predetermined symbol combination;
When the drive of each of the drive motors is controlled based on the operation of the start switch to rotate the rotating reel in a predetermined manner, and after the start of driving of the drive motor, a preset stoppable requirement is satisfied In order to stop the rotation of the rotary reel by controlling the driving stop of each drive motor based on the operation of the stop switch while referring to the symbol position specifying the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotary reel. Reel control means;
By allowing the reel control means to perform a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position until the stoppage requirement is satisfied after the start switch is operated, Comprises at least a rotation effect control means for executing a rotation effect that operates in a different manner,
A gaming machine formed so that a predetermined profit is given or a gaming state is changed when the stop symbols of the plurality of rotating reels that have stopped rotating based on the operation of the stop switch have a predetermined combination. In
As a gaming state, it comprises at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
In the first gaming state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a predetermined result, when a specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the state is shifted to the second gaming state, In the case of the same lottery result as the lottery result, when a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, it is formed so as not to shift to the second gaming state,
The second gaming state is formed so as not to occur at an opportunity other than when the specific symbol combination is displayed,
If the spinning effect control means decides to execute the spinning effect, at the start of the game, the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and the result of the role lottery in the previous game is A gaming machine characterized in that the rotation effect is executed on the condition that the lottery result can display a specific symbol combination. A gaming machine that can start one game by inserting a game medium,
A plurality of rotating reels each mounted on a plurality of drive motors and having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination consists of a predetermined symbol combination;
When the drive of each of the drive motors is controlled based on the operation of the start switch to rotate the rotating reel in a predetermined manner, and after the start of driving of the drive motor, a preset stoppable requirement is satisfied In order to stop the rotation of the rotary reel by controlling the driving stop of each drive motor based on the operation of the stop switch while referring to the symbol position specifying the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotary reel. Reel control means;
By allowing the reel control means to perform a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position until the stoppage requirement is satisfied after the start switch is operated, Comprises at least a rotation effect control means for executing a rotation effect that operates in a different manner,
A gaming machine formed so that a predetermined profit is given or a gaming state is changed when the stop symbols of the plurality of rotating reels that have stopped rotating based on the operation of the stop switch have a predetermined combination. In
As a gaming state, it comprises at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
In the first gaming state, a specific combination associated with the specific symbol combination, and a re-playing combination that activates a re-play that can execute the next game without inserting a game medium can be won. And
In the first game state, if the re-game combination is won as a result of the combination lottery, and if a specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the state shifts to the second game state. In the case where the lottery result is the same as the lottery result, and when a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of the stop switch, the lottery result is not changed to the second gaming state. And
The second gaming state is formed so as not to occur at an opportunity other than when the specific symbol combination is displayed,
If the spinning effect control means decides to execute the spinning effect, at the start of the game, on the condition that the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and the re-game is in operation, A gaming machine characterized in that the turning effect is executed. A plurality of rotating reels each mounted on a plurality of drive motors and having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination consists of a predetermined symbol combination;
When the drive of each of the drive motors is controlled based on the operation of the start switch to rotate the rotating reel in a predetermined manner, and after the start of driving of the drive motor, a preset stoppable requirement is satisfied In order to stop the rotation of the rotary reel by controlling the driving stop of each drive motor based on the operation of the stop switch while referring to the symbol position specifying the current position of the symbol displayed on the rotary reel. Reel control means;
By allowing the reel control means to perform a control different from the normal time without referring to the symbol position until the stoppage requirement is satisfied after the start switch is operated, Comprises at least a rotation effect control means for executing a rotation effect that operates in a different manner,
A gaming machine formed so that a predetermined profit is given or a gaming state is changed when the stop symbols of the plurality of rotating reels that have stopped rotating based on the operation of the stop switch have a predetermined combination. In
As a gaming state, it comprises at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
As a result of the lottery, the specific role is won,
In the first gaming state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a winning mode in which the specific combination is won, and a specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the second combination When the game state is entered and a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the game state is formed so as not to enter the second gaming state.
The second gaming state is formed so as not to occur at an opportunity other than when the specific symbol combination is displayed,
If the spinning effect control means decides to execute the spinning effect, at the start of the game, the gaming state is in the second gaming state, and the result of the role lottery in the previous game is A gaming machine characterized in that the turning effect is executed on condition that the winning mode is capable of displaying a specific symbol combination.   In the second gaming state, when the result of the lottery is a lottery result that can display the specific symbol combination, if the specific symbol combination is not displayed, a gaming state other than the second gaming state The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is formed so as to be surely shifted to the above. In the first gaming state, the specific combination associated with the specific symbol combination and the other combination associated with a symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination can be won simultaneously, In a game in which a specific combination and another combination are won at the same time, when the specific symbol combination is not displayed, the symbol combination of the other combination is always displayed.
In the first gaming state, when the specific combination and another combination are won at the same time, if the specific symbol combination is displayed by operating the stop switch, the state shifts to the second gaming state. In the case where the specific combination and other combination are won at the same time, if the symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination is displayed by the operation of the stop switch, the transition to the second gaming state is not performed. Is formed,
A plurality of symbol combinations constituting the other combination are set, and the plurality of symbol combinations are provided with a symbol combination including at least one symbol of the same type as the symbols included in the specific symbol combination configuring the specific combination. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

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