JP2014094053A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which is capable of, during freezing, stopping and displaying a symbol combination relating to an AT game and executing, in a single game, both stopping and displaying the symbol combination and the first game of the AT game.SOLUTION: When determining to execute an AT game, AT sub control means 82 reports the operation content of operation switches which causes freezing. When the operation switches are operated with the operation content, freeze control means 70 generates the freezing. During the freezing, the respective operation contents of the operation switches to stop and display a specific symbol combination A or B are reported. When the operation switches are operated with the reported operation contents, main control means 50 displays the specific symbol combination A or B, and when not operated with the operation contents, the main control means 50 displays another symbol combination. When the specific symbol combination A or B is displayed during the freezing, the freezing is finished, rotating operation of the reels 31 for a normal game is started, and the AT game is executed.

Description

  The present invention performs a freeze in which the function of the operation switch is not effective for obtaining a game result by proceeding with a normal game, and during this freeze, triggered by the operation of the operation switch by the player, The present invention relates to a slot machine that executes a reel operation accompanied by rotation and stop of a reel.

In a conventional slot machine, for example, the following is known as a game that is different from the original normal game.
First, there is known a slot machine in which a main reel and a sub reel are provided, only a sub reel is subjected to reel fluctuations a plurality of times, and then the main reel and the sub reel are stopped by a player's stop operation.

  Second, during freezing, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped according to the operation of the start switch, and whether or not the AT game is won is determined by whether or not the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the number of stop displays. There is known a slot machine for notifying the presence / absence and the number of executions (sets) of AT games.

JP 2010-2104050 A JP 2011-194146 A

In the above-described conventional technology, the first conventional technology is a reel effect using a sub-reel different from the main reel, so that the player can recognize that the liquid crystal display device has only been replaced with a sub-reel as recognized by the player. Give to the person.
In the second prior art, when all reels are stopped in the previous game, it is necessary to put out a specific symbol combination (preparation eye), and when the transition to the effect during freezing occurs without the preparation eye appearing. There is a problem that a predetermined combination of symbols cannot be shown to the player.

  Further, in the conventional technology, when an AT game is won, even if an AT game can be executed immediately, a game that stops and displays a combination of symbols meaning that the AT game is won is displayed before the start of the AT game. There is a problem that it is necessary to provide it separately. Even when the symbol combination indicating the start of the AT game is stopped and displayed, the symbol combination is not the symbol combination related to the small role, so that no medal is paid out in the game. For this reason, in a game in which a combination of symbols meaning the start of an AT game is stopped and displayed, it is necessary to cause the player to bear the medal consumption.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to stop and display a combination of symbols such as winning of a specific game (AT game, etc.) during freezing, and further to stop display of the combination of symbols and 1 of the specific game. It is to be able to execute both the game and the game in one game.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality of reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Operation switches operated by the player (bet switch 40, start switch 41, stop switch 42),
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means (80) for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means includes
Means for lottery drawing (role lottery means 61);
In a normal game in which the function of the operation switch is effective for advancing the game and obtaining a game result, when a stop switch that is one of the operation switches is operated, On the basis of this, means for stopping the reel within the range of the maximum number of moving symbols from the time when the stop switch is operated, and displaying the game result in the game by the combination of symbols at the time of the stop of the reel (reel control means 64 ) And
The main control means is capable of executing a freeze in which a function of the operation switch is not effective for obtaining a game result in a normal game by proceeding with a normal game (freeze control means 70),
The sub-control means includes
Decide whether or not to execute a specific game (AT game) that is advantageous to the player,
When it is decided to execute the specific game, in one or more normal games, the operation content of the operation switch for generating the freeze is notified,
The main control means includes
In the normal game, when the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for generating the freeze, the freeze is executed in one or more normal games after the next game,
During the freeze, by controlling the operation switch to stop the spinning reel, the combination of symbols that do not indicate the game result of the game is controlled to be displayed,
The sub-control means stops and displays the operation content of the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A (specific symbol A) or the specific symbol combination B (specific symbol B) during the freeze. To inform the operation contents of the operation switch,
When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A during the rotation of the reel during the freeze, the main control means is different from the normal game and is specific to the freeze. When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy a condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A by using a reel stop control (using a specific symbol A table), The specific symbol combination B is stopped (by using the specific symbol B table) by the stop control of the reel that is unique during the freeze, which is different from the normal game, so that the condition for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A or B is satisfied. When the operation switch is not operated, the stop control similar to the reel stop control in the normal game (non-winning table) Using) stops displaying the specific combination with other different combinations of symbols in the symbol (loss th),
During freeze, when a specific symbol combination A or B or the other symbol combination is stopped and displayed, after the freezing end condition is satisfied, the operation shifts to the rotation operation of the reel in the normal game. To do.

The invention of claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1,
The main control means performs a reel operation for rotating and stopping the reel a plurality of times (three times) triggered by an operation of the operation switch during the freeze,
The operation contents of the operation switch for each reel operation for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, and a specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations being stopped and displayed To determine the operation content of the operation switch for each reel operation to
When the sub-control means stops and displays a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, the sub-control means operates the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A for each reel operation. When notifying the contents and stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations, the operation of the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination B for each reel operation Inform the contents,
When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy a condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, the main control means stops and displays the specific symbol combination A. When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations, the specific symbol combination B is stopped and displayed.

The invention of claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The specific game is a game for notifying the operation content of the stop switch which is advantageous to the player in a game that has become a predetermined lottery result (winning of the small role 3A),
The sub-control means displays a specific symbol combination A or B stopped during freezing, and when the game shifts to a normal game, executes the specific game from the normal game, and the normal game is the predetermined combination lottery. When the game is a result, by notifying the operation of the stop switch in the normal game,
Within one game, both the stop display of the specific symbol combination A or B during the freeze and the notification of the operation content in the specific game are performed.

Invention of Claim 4 in any one of Claim 1 to Claim 3,
The main control means performs a reel operation for rotating and stopping the reel a plurality of times triggered by an operation of the operation switch during the freeze,
The operation content of the operation switch for each reel operation for stopping and displaying the combination of the specific symbols in a plurality of reel operations is determined,
When the sub-control means stops displaying the specific symbol combination in a plurality of reel operations, the sub-control means operates the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination for each reel operation. Inform the contents,
The main control means stops and displays the specific symbol combination when the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination in a plurality of reel operations. It is characterized by.

The invention of claim 5 is any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the main control means ends the freeze and shifts to the rotation operation of the reel in the normal game, the main control means controls to start the rotation after a lapse of a randomly determined delay time for each reel. Features.

The invention of claim 6 is any one of claims 1 to 5,
The main control means includes
During freeze, when the operation of the stop switch other than the last stop switch is detected, the effective time (20 seconds) of the next stop switch operation is set (automatic stop counter 70d)
When the operation of the next stop switch is not detected during the effective time, the reel that is rotating is stopped, the freeze is terminated, and the operation shifts to the rotating operation of the reel in a normal game. .

The invention of claim 7 is the invention of claim 6,
When the effective time has elapsed from the time when the on state of the stop switch is detected during the freeze while the on state is maintained, the main control means is until the off state of the stop switch is detected. Control is made so that the freeze is not terminated and the freeze is terminated when the OFF state of the stop switch is detected.

The invention of claim 8 is any one of claims 1 to 7,
When the specific operation switch is operated during freezing, the main control means stops all of the rotating reels almost simultaneously with the operation as a trigger, and stops displaying the specific symbol combination. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, when it is decided to execute the specific game on the sub-control means side, the main control means side is guided to generate a freeze, and the main control means causes the freeze in a part of the normal game. When executed, the combination of specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in response to the player's operation switch operation during this freeze, so it is integrated with the normal game (the impression that the normal game is progressing) To the player, or the reel operation can be executed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable when the game proceeds.

  Also, when executing a specific game that is advantageous to the player, after performing a freeze during a normal game, and after stopping a specific symbol combination A or B meaning the execution of the specific game during the freeze, If the first game of a specific game is started, the stop display of a specific symbol combination A or B and the first game of the specific game (for example, winning the AT small part in the game and operating the stop switch) A game for notifying information) can be executed in one game.

  Furthermore, since the specific symbol combination A or B is stopped and displayed in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch during the rotation of the reel during the freeze, for example, the stopped specific symbol combination A or B If the game is shifted to a specific game having a different number of games or the like (advantage) according to the situation, it is possible to notify the player when the specific symbol combination A or B is stopped.

Further, when the operation switch is not operated so as to stop display of a specific symbol combination A or B, the stop appearance corresponding to the operation content of the operation switch is displayed by stopping display of another symbol combination. Can be displayed.
In particular, even when the operation content of the operation switch is non-notification, even if the operation content of the operation switch until the combination A or B of the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is coincidental, the specific symbol If the operation content of the operation switch for displaying the combination A or B is not the same, the combination A or B of the specific symbol is not displayed, so that the combination A or B of the specific symbol may be accidentally stopped. Can be reduced.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a display window and a reel, and an effective line. It is a figure which shows the kind of combination, the number of payout, etc., a combination of symbols, and a specific symbol. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination and winning probability for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the pushing order of a stop switch with respect to a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between a freeze and a normal game. 3 is a time chart showing a relationship of ON / OFF of a start switch in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the shake fluctuation | variation at the time of a stop of a reel. It is a figure which shows a time chart when starting rotation of a reel, Comprising: It is a figure which compares and shows a random delay 1st example and a 2nd example. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the interruption time of a motor in 4th example of random delay, and the number of steps. It is a figure which shows the flow of a process of the main control means and a sub control means in a non-AT game and AT game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the main control means until it reaches freeze generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the sub control means until it will generate | occur | produce a freeze. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the main control means in execution of a freeze. It is a flowchart continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the main control means in AT game. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow of a main control means and a sub control means in the non-AT game and AT game in 2nd Embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the main control means in execution of a freeze. 10 is a time chart showing the relationship of ON / OFF of a start switch in the third embodiment.

The meanings of terms in the present invention and this embodiment are as follows.
The “operation switch” includes a bet switch, a start switch, and a stop switch. In a narrow sense, the “operation switch” is a switch operated by the player to advance the game and obtain a game result.
On the other hand, in the broad sense, the “operation switch” is, in addition to the above, a checkout switch operated by the player when the stored medal is actually paid out (payout), and the progress (development) of the effect of the player. It includes an effect switch (chance button) that is operated by the player when it is performed according to the intention.

Further, “progressing the game” refers to proceeding with the player's intention to perform a game operation of inserting a medal, starting the rotation of the reel, and stopping the rotating reel.
“Normal game” is not a word for “special game”, “AT game (special game)”, etc., but the original function of the operation switch (the bet switch is a function to insert a medal to start a normal game, start The switch has a function to start the rotation of the reel to start a normal game, and the stop switch has a function to stop the rotating reel within the range of the maximum number of moving symbols based on the lottery result of the combination) Refers to the game that is.
In the following embodiments, non-special games are referred to as “general games”.

  On the other hand, the game executed during the freeze ("non-normal game", "pseudo game", etc.) has at least one operation switch whose function advances the normal game and displays the game result in the normal game. Refers to a game that is not valid for gain. In particular, in the present embodiment, from when the start switch is operated until the reel becomes a constant speed and the operation of the stop switch can be accepted (until the function of the stop switch becomes effective for obtaining a game result). Run between.

  The “game result” is determined by the combination of the lottery result of the winning combination and the symbol when the reel is stopped. Therefore, the operation of the bet switch and the start switch for obtaining the winning lottery result, and when the reel is stopped The operation of the stop switch for obtaining the symbol combination is an operation necessary for obtaining the game result.

Furthermore, since each operation of the bet switch, the start switch, and the stop switch does not allow any game to proceed and no game result can be obtained, any operation of these operation switches is a game. This is a necessary operation for proceeding.
In the “game result”, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops on the active line, the payout of medals (game media) (including automatic insertion at the time of replay winning) is executed.

  On the other hand, even if the reel stops during freezing, it is a stop display (temporary stop) of a combination of symbols that does not indicate the game result of the game (normal game). In addition, when a combination of symbols that does not indicate the game result of the game (ordinary game) is stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination may not stop on the active line, or the symbol corresponding to the combination Even if the combination is stopped on the active line, there is no case where medals are paid out (when a combination of symbols of a small combination is displayed) or automatically inserted (when a combination of symbols of a replay is displayed).

“Freeze” is set during a part of a normal game (one game). For example, in one game,
a) When a freezing is executed at the same time as the start of the normal game and the normal game starts after the end of the freeze,
b) When a freezing is executed after starting a normal game and the normal game is resumed after the freezing ends,
c) A case where a normal game is started, a freeze is executed at the end of the normal game, and the normal game is ended at the end of the freeze.

Therefore, when freezing is executed over a plurality of normal games, the freezing is executed for a part of the normal game every time.
That is, in the normal game (N game), the process proceeds in the sequence of “start of normal game → start of freeze → end of freeze → resumption of normal game”. The same applies to the normal game (“N + 1” game).

  “Progress during freezing” means that freezing is executed at the start of normal game (at the start of reel rotation), and operation of operation switches such as stop switches during the freezing (the function of the operation switch advances the game in normal game) The operation is not effective for obtaining the game result), the reel stops, and after the stop, the reel is restarted to shift to the normal game, that is, the reel at the start of the normal game For example, to return to the rotation state. During such freezing, the progress of the normal game is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, the reel stop during freezing is different from the reel stop at the time of operating the stop switch in which the function is effective in the normal game (original game), and indicates the game result of the normal game. This refers to a stop that is not a thing (temporary temporary stop).

Still further, the stop of the reel during freezing includes the case where the reel (symbol) stays completely at a certain position, but also includes a case where the fluctuation of the swing occurs during the stop.
Furthermore, “sway fluctuation” means that a symbol repeats moving up and down with a constant amplitude (swing width), and when it does not stand still (when it always repeats moving up and down), or when it keeps moving and moving repeatedly, for example, an effective line After moving up and down for about 1-2 seconds, moving down and resting for about 1-2 seconds, then moving up again and resting for about 1-2 seconds, etc. .

  In addition, the “specific symbol combination” means that there is no possibility of transition to a game advantageous to the player (AT game, etc.) or that there is a low possibility of transition (such as a loose eye), Chance to mean that there is a possibility of winning a specific role or a transition to a specific game, a specific pattern alignment (such as a “red 7” alignment, a “blue 7” alignment) that is highly likely to shift to a specific game, Reaching means a special role for winning a special game that is advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the “specific symbol combination” that is stopped during freeze does not require the center of the symbol to be positioned on the symbol combination line, and stops at a position that is shifted by half a frame from the stop position in the normal game. It is also included if you are.

The “stop display of a specific symbol combination” is not limited to the stop display on the active line provided in the slot machine. For example, the stop display is performed on a symbol combination line (in particular, a straight invalid line) that is not an effective line. To include.
Furthermore, the re-variation (rotation) after the reel being frozen is stopped includes a case where the rotation operation is during the freeze and a case where the rotation is performed when the freeze is finished and the game is shifted to the normal game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the first embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a main control means (game control means) 50 and a sub control means (effect control means) 80.

  The main control means 50 controls the progress of games such as lottery drawing, reel 31 drive control, and payout at the time of winning. The main control means 50 is provided on a main control board (not shown), and a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games, etc., and the CPU perform various controls. A RAM or the like is provided for temporarily storing data that is sometimes captured.

  The sub-control means 80 controls the selection / output of effects during the game and during the game standby (including during the freeze). The sub-control means 80 is provided on a sub-control board (not shown). The CPU that performs calculations, the ROM that stores data for effects (such as effect patterns), and the CPU perform various effects. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data taken in when outputting is provided.

  The sub control board is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board. The main control means 50 and the sub control means 80 are electrically connected, and signals and information (commands) necessary for production output are transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 80 in one direction. It is formed so that.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, and (left , Middle, right) The stop switch 42 is electrically connected.

  The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In the present embodiment, it is set to play three medals in any gaming state, and three medals are inserted by operating the bet switch 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a bet switch 40 for one bet or two bets may be provided.

  The medal slot 43 is a part where a player inserts an actual medal. When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 43, the medal slot 43 is detected by a sensor or the like. Therefore, the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.

Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Further, three (left, middle, right) stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, right) reels 31, and are switches that the player operates when stopping the corresponding reels 31. It is.

Three motors 32 are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later. Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, each stop switch 42 is formed in a substantially disk shape from a translucent resin material, and a stop switch that illuminates the stop switch 42 behind it (inside the slot machine 10). A lamp (LED or the like) is provided. Thereby, the stop switch 42 is formed so as to be able to emit light in a predetermined color according to the gaming state or the like.

When the operation of the stop switch 42 can be accepted, that is, when the player is operable to stop the spinning reel 31 during normal game, the stop switch lamp is lit in blue, and the stop switch 42 In a state where the operation cannot be accepted, the stop switch lamp is lit red. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not the stop switch 42 can be operated by looking at the lighting color of the stop switch lamp.
Note that the stop switch lamp may be lit in purple during the freeze described later. This will be described later.

The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (designs constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination) is attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the reels 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, symbol numbers are also shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, for each reel 31, 21 symbol display areas are arranged at equal intervals (the number of symbol frames is 21), and each symbol display area has a predetermined value. The symbol is displayed.

  Each reel 31 is provided with one (may be two or more) index 34. The index 34 is provided in a convex shape, for example, on the peripheral side surface of the reel 31 and is used when detecting whether the reel 31 has passed a predetermined position, whether it has made one rotation, or the like. A sensor 35 for detecting each index 34 is provided. When the index 34 detects (cuts) the sensor 35, it is detected that the reel 31 has passed a predetermined position.

  Further, a symbol on the reference position at the moment when the index 34 of the reel 31 is detected is stored in advance. Thereby, the symbol on the reference position at the moment when the index 34 is detected can be detected.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the positional relationship between the display window (transparent window) 11 provided on the front mask portion (front door, not shown) of the slot machine 10 and each reel 31. In this embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Further, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window 11. Therefore, the display windows 11 of the slot machine 10 are arranged so that a total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be seen.

  In this specification, in FIG. 3, the position where the “RP” symbol of the left reel 31, the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 31, and the “cherry” symbol of the right reel 31 are indicated as “upper row”. The position where the “red 7” symbol of the left, middle and right reels 31 is stopped is called “middle stage”, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 31 and the “RP” symbol of the middle reel 31 The position at which the “bell” symbol of the right reel 31 stops is referred to as “lower stage”.

A line passing through one symbol in the display window 11 of each of the left, middle and right reels 31 becomes one symbol combination line. Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols.
In the present embodiment, 10 of the symbol combination lines are set as active lines. Here, the “effective line” is a line for winning a winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped on that line.

  In particular, the effective line passing through the upper symbol of the middle reel 31 is one of “upper (left reel 31)” — “upper (middle reel 31)” — “upper (right reel 31)”. Further, nine effective lines passing through the middle symbol of the middle reel 31 are shown in FIG. Note that an effective line passing through the lower symbol of the middle reel 31 is not provided.

  Of the symbol combination lines, those other than the valid lines are invalid lines. Here, the “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among the symbol combination lines, and even if the symbol combination corresponding to any symbol is stopped on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout, etc.) according to. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

The valid line and the invalid line are set according to the number of medals inserted, the game state, and the like, but in this embodiment, the medals are set to always play with three medals inserted. And 10 always becomes an effective line.
The number of medals inserted is not limited to this, and may be one or two. Moreover, according to the number of inserted medals, the gaming state, etc., the types and number of valid lines and invalid lines among the symbol combination lines may be set.

Further, in FIG. 1, on the output side of the sub control means 80, effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and is a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols displayed on the reel 31 (three symbols that are continuously visible from the display window 11). ), And an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) which are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 is composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a dot display, and the like, and various effect images during the game (effect images during freeze, to be described later, push order during the AT game, A display corresponding to a lottery result), game information, and the like (the number of games and the number of acquired games of an AT game described later) are displayed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the types of combinations (combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 61 described later), the number of payouts, and combinations of symbols in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, special combinations, small combinations, and replays are provided as combinations.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, the combination is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out or automatically inserted. (However, special roles are excluded.)
In this specification, “the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops at any of the effective lines” is referred to as “the combination wins”.

  In the combination, first, the special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game to the special game. In the present embodiment, an MB (middle bonus, also referred to as a second type big bonus) is provided as a special combination. When the MB wins, there is no payout of medals in the game, but the next game shifts to the MB game which is one of the special games.

Other special combinations include BB (first type big bonus), RB (regular bonus), and SB (single bonus), but are not provided in this embodiment.
In addition, special games that are shifted by winning special roles include games that have a higher payout rate than normal games and are advantageous to the player, and special games that do not aim to increase medals.
Here, the MB of this embodiment is for the purpose of creating a gaming state that is won by the MB. The MB is won and transferred to the MB game, and the player's medal is increased by the MB game. It is not a direct purpose.

  The small role is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the small role is roughly divided into small roles 1 to 3 and a combination of predetermined symbols for each small role. Is set. Note that “ANY” in the small role 1 and the small role 3A means that any symbol may be used.

  The small combination 3 includes three types of small combinations 3A to 3C. Here, according to the pressing order of the stop switch 42, the small role 3B and the small role 3C determine which effective line the combination of symbols “ANY”-“Bell”-“ANY” as the small role 3A is stopped. It is a small role having a role as a “control role” for controlling, and is not intended for winning a prize. This point will be described later.

Furthermore, the replay is a re-playing role that allows the re-playing while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game.
Further, in FIG. 4, the specific symbols A to C are not symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination, but are symbol combinations that may be displayed in a stopped state during a reel operation during freezing described later.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
As a part carried over, MB which is a special part is listed. When the special combination is won, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped, the special combination is controlled to be carried over from the next game onward.

  As described above, the winning of the special role is carried over, but the roles other than the special role (small role and replay) are not carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”. In addition, a special combination was won in a game prior to the game, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning). Is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and operates (turns on) the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

  When receiving this signal, the main control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31 (freeze described later). Except when running). As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved up and down in the display window 11 at a predetermined speed (the direction in which the symbols move from the upper stage to the lower stage in FIG. 3). Moved and displayed.

  Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 when the operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is valid, thereby causing the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42). ) Is stopped. When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50. When the main control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64) receives this signal, it drives and controls the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42, and performs stop control of the reel 31 related to the motor 32.

  When all the reels 31 are stopped, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations stops on the active line (that is, when winning the winning combination), a medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Is called.

Here, in the present embodiment, a general game and a special game are provided as game states controlled on the main control means 50 side. The “special game” corresponds to an MB game in the present embodiment. The “general game” refers to a game other than a special game, and a non-internal medium game and an internal medium game are provided.
Furthermore, the internal medium games include non-AT games and AT games.

Here, the AT (assist time) game is an operation content (push order or operation timing (designs aimed at an effective line, etc.)) of the stop switch 42 that is advantageous to the player (to obtain an advantageous game result). A game to inform.
Therefore, when an AT game is executed, there are provided a case where an advantageous game result can be obtained and a case where an advantageous game result can not be obtained depending on the operation content of the stop switch 42. During non-AT games, an advantageous game result can be obtained only by chance. However, during an AT game, if the player operates the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notification, the most advantageous game result, for example, the most advantageous game result is obtained. Can be stopped on the active line.
Note that the AT game of the present embodiment relates to the pressing order, and notifies the pressing order for the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination 3A to be the most advantageous stop mode.

Further, the game has a normal game as a type of game.
The “normal game” is a game in which the function of the operation switch is effective as a game for obtaining a game result by proceeding with the game.
In the normal game, a medal is inserted when the bet switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the reel 31 is started when the start switch 41 is operated, and a combination lottery means described later when the stop switch 42 is operated. The reel 31 is stopped based on the lottery result of the combination by 61, and the game result in the game is displayed by the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped.

In addition, there is a freeze that pauses the progress of the normal game. The “freeze” is a period during which the function of at least one operation switch is not effective for progressing a game and obtaining a game result (details will be described later).
Further, during the freeze, the reel 31 is rotated and stopped by the operation (ON / OFF) of the operation switch (referred to as “reel operation”, “non-normal game” or “pseudo game”). In some cases).

  However, the function of the operation switch is in a state where it is not effective for obtaining a game result by proceeding with the game, and the operation of starting or stopping the rotation of the reel 31 is triggered by the operation of the operation switch. As a result, the normal game does not progress, and the game result of the normal game is not stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 includes the following combination lottery means 61 and the like. The following units in the present embodiment are examples, and the main control unit 50 is not limited to the units shown in the present embodiment.

  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the MB winning area, it is determined as MB winning, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined as non-winning.

  The combination lottery table 62 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations and winning probabilities for each gaming state. Each combination lottery table 62 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and the winning combination has a predetermined winning probability. It is set to a predetermined ratio so that

  First, in the non-internal middle game, all the combinations including the MB which is a special combination are drawn. On the other hand, MB is not drawn in the middle game and MB game. In other words, once the MB is won and the inside is inside, MBs are not drawn until the MB game based on the winning is finished.

In FIG. 5, “+” means that the game is won simultaneously in the game. For example, “small combination 3A + small combination 3B + small combination 3C” means that these three small combination 3A to small combination 3C are simultaneously won in the game.
Although not exemplified in the present embodiment, for example, when a special combination (MB) and a small combination or replay are won, or when a plurality of types of replays are provided and these replays are set to be selected simultaneously Of course it is good.

  In addition, the replay is set so as to be won with a relatively high probability (in this embodiment, 1 / 2.2) in the internal middle game. On the other hand, it is about 1/7 in the non-inside medium game and the MB game.

Returning to FIG.
The winning flag control means 63 controls the on / off of the winning flag 63a corresponding to each winning, based on the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61. In the present embodiment, each of the winning flags 63a for the MB, the small role 1, the small role 2, the small roles 3A to 3C, and the replay is provided so as to correspond to the winning combination. When winning in the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, the winning flag 63a of the corresponding combination is turned on (the winning flag 63a is set). For example, when winning the small combination 1, the winning flag 63a related to the small combination 1 is turned on, and the winning flags 63a of the other combinations remain off.

In addition, as described above, since winning of a role other than the special role is not carried over, even if these roles are won in the game and the winning flag 63a of these roles is turned on, the winning is not performed at the end of the game. The winning flag 63a is turned off.
On the other hand, since the winning of the special role is carried over, when the special role is won in the game and the winning flag 63a related to the selected special role is turned on, the ON state is kept until the special role is won. It is maintained and turned off when the special role wins.

For example, when the MB is won in the game, the MB winning flag 63a is turned on. When the MB is not won in the game, the winning flag 63a related to the MB is kept on. In the next game (internal game), when winning the small role 3A + the small role 3B, the winning flag 63a of the small role 3A and the small role 3B is turned on in addition to the winning flag 63a related to the already-on MB. Is done. If the MB is not won at the end of the game, the winning flag 63a for the MB is kept on, and the winning flags 63a for the small roles 3A and 3B are turned off.
Thus, the number of winning flags 63a that are turned on is not limited to one.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, especially in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is operated) is received ( The three reels 31 are controlled to start rotating.

If the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the game has not passed 4.1 seconds, the start switch 41 can be used for operation. Although lottery is performed, the rotation of the reel 31 is not started at the moment (immediately after) the start switch 41 is operated, and the rotation of the reel 31 is started after 4.1 seconds. Thus, the time from when the start switch 41 is operated until the rotation of the reel 31 is referred to as “wait time”.
In this embodiment, the weight generated when the start switch 41 is operated is different from the freeze described later.

  Further, the reel control means 64 corresponds to the on / off of the winning flag 63a with reference to the on / off of the winning flag 63a in the game after the winning lottery means 61 performs the lottery in the normal game. The stop position determination table 65 is selected, and when the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated. The drive of the motor 32 is controlled so that the reel 31 is stopped at the determined position.

  For example, the reel control means 64, in a game in which at least one winning flag 63a is turned on in a normal game, wins a winning combination (a combination in which the winning flag 63a is turned on) within the range of stop control of the reel 31. The reel 31 is controlled so that the corresponding symbol combination can be stopped on the active line, and the symbol combination corresponding to a role other than the winning combination (the winning flag 63a is off) is not stopped on the active line. Then, the reel 31 is controlled to stop.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means within the range of the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of moving symbols) from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, the number of moving symbols from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated is within 4 frames (within 5 frames including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated), in other words, the stop switch 42 is The time from the moment when the reel 31 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set within 190 ms.

  As a result, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 counted from the symbol at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected is a symbol to be stopped on the effective line, the stop switch 42 is operated. When that happens, the symbol is controlled to stop at the active line.

  That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, the reel 31 stopping control is performed when the reel 31 stops when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop on the effective line. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the effective line as much as possible.

  Conversely, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line, the reel 31 is stopped when the reel 31 is stopped. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range of 31 stop control, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the effective line.

  The above “from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops” is based on the premise that the operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is valid during the normal game. Therefore, when the operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is invalid (when the function of the stop switch 42 is not valid for obtaining a game result) such as during waiting or freezing, the stop is performed. Even if the switch 42 is operated, stop control of the reel 31 is not executed, or a combination of symbols that does not indicate the game result of the normal game is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, “the number of moving symbols from the symbol when the stop switch 42 is operated is within 4 frames” and “the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 is stopped is within 190 ms” The reel operation during freezing has a case where it is applied and a case where it is not applied (a case where it stops for more than 5 frames or a case where it stops for longer than 190 ms).

  In addition, when the winning combination 63a for the special role and the small role or the replay is on, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role or the replay to the active line, and the symbol corresponding to the small role or the replay is displayed. When the combination cannot be stopped on the active line, control is then performed to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination on the active line. Therefore, the special combination and the small combination or the replay do not win multiple times (at the same time in the game).

Further, the reel control means 64 includes a push order detection means 64a.
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means 64a. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means 64a detects which stop switch 42 is operated. The detection of the pressing order detects the first stop and the second stop, and detects which of the six options from left middle right to right middle left.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided for each of the ON / OFF states of the winning flag 63a, and determines the stop position of the reel 31 with respect to the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. It is. Specifically, in each stop position determination table 65, for example, the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the first symbol (“cherry” in the case of the left reel 31) passes through the middle stage (which may be the upper stage or the lower stage). The stop position is determined such that the number of symbols is controlled to move and the number of symbols is stopped in the upper stage.

The stop position determination table 65 includes the following tables.
Each stop position determination table 65 is used in a normal game, except for a replay table and a non-winning table which will be described later. On the other hand, the replay table and the non-winning table may be used for both the normal game and the reel operation during freezing.

  The MB table is used when the winning flag 63a of the MB (only) is ON (when the MB is won in the non-internal middle game, or when the combination is not won in the internal middle game of the MB), and the reel 31 is stopped. When the combination of symbols corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line within the control range and in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switch 42, The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the winning combination for the winning combination.
The MB table of the present embodiment is set so that MBs can be won on condition that the stop switch 42 is at the first stop right. Therefore, when the first stop is at the left or in the middle, the MB is set so as not to win even if the pressing is accurate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 during the non-AT game is determined to be the first stop left except when the pressing order is notified, and the player first (when not informing) first When it is stopped or operated on the right, it is controlled to impose a penalty. For example, when the first stop is in the non-AT game or on the right, a predetermined restriction may be imposed on the lottery of AT games or the transition to AT games.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, AT games are executed only in internal games, so there is no case where the game at the time of winning the MB is an AT game. Therefore, in the game at the time of MB winning, the player should operate the stop switch 42 on the left of the first stop, so that the winning MB does not win.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal medium game, about 96% are occupied by the duplicate winning including the small role 3A and the winning of the replay, and the winning of the other small roles 1 and 2 is about 2%. As a result, approximately 2% are not selected. Therefore, the MB table is rarely used even in the internal middle game, and the MB winning condition is set to be the first stop right as described above. As a result, MBs rarely win even in an internal game.
During an AT game, in a game where an MB can be won (a game in which an MB table is used), it is set to avoid winning an MB by instructing the player to stop left first. .

  The small combination 1 table is used when the winning flag 63a of the small combination 1 (only) is on, and stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 on the effective line within the range of stop control of the reel 31. In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line. Is.

The small role 2 table and the replay table are the same as the small role 1 table. In other words, in the small role 1 table, “small role 1” is replaced with “small role 2” and “replay”, respectively.
As shown in FIG. 6, for the small combination 1, the small combination 2 and the replay, these winning combinations can be won regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch 42. However, even if the game is performed at the time of winning the small role 1, the small role 2, and the replay, the first stop or right in the non-AT game is a penalty.

  The small role 3A + 3B table is used when the winning combination of the small role 3A + the small role 3B is made in the game, that is, when the winning flag 63a of the small role 3A and the small role 3B is ON, and the stop switch 42 is pressed. When the order is “first stop left”, when the middle reel 31 is stopped, the symbol “bell” is stopped at the middle stage, and when the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is “first stop or right” The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the “bell” symbol is stopped at the upper stage when the middle reel 31 is stopped.

  Here, the combination of symbols of the small role 3A is “ANY”-“bell”-“ANY”, and if the symbol “bell” of the middle reel 31 stops at the middle stage (stop of the left and right reels 31). The winning combination of the small role 3A (regardless of the symbol) and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 3A are stopped on nine active lines (see FIG. 3).

On the other hand, when the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 31 stops at the upper stage, it means that it stops at one effective line.
As described above, in this embodiment, the push order in which the small role 3A stops on nine active lines is the “correct answer push order”, and the push order in which the small role 3A stops on one active line is “invalid”. The correct answer press order.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when winning the small role 3A, in order to make it possible for the player to understand at a glance that the small role related to the “bell” symbol has stopped on the active line, The stop positions of the reels 31 are determined so that the combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” is stopped on a straight line. It is arbitrary which line the “bell” alignment is stopped.

  Furthermore, the small role 3A + 3C table is used when the winning combination of the small role 3A + the small role 3C is made in the game, that is, when the winning flag 63a of the small role 3A and the small role 3C is turned on. When the pressing order is “first stopping” (when the pressing order is correct), the symbol “bell” is stopped in the middle when the middle reel 31 is stopped, and the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is “first stop left”. Or “right” (when the pressing order is incorrect), the stop position of the reel 31 is determined such that the symbol “bell” is stopped at the upper stage when the middle reel 31 stops.

  Similarly, in the small role 3A + 3B + 3C table, when the winning combination of the small role 3A + the small role 3B + the small role 3C is made in the game, that is, when the winning flag 63a of the small role 3A, the small role 3B and the small role 3C is ON. When the stop switch 42 is pressed in the “first stop right” state (when the pressing order is correct), the “bell” symbol is stopped in the middle when the middle reel 31 is stopped, and the stop switch 42 is pressed. When the order is “first stop left or middle” (when pressing order is incorrect), the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the “bell” symbol is stopped at the upper stage when the middle reel 31 is stopped. Is.

  Note that during non-AT games, the first stop left is premised, so in the case of winning the small role 3A + 3C, or when winning the small role 3A + 3B + 3C, the correct answer will not be made unless there is a mistake in the operation of the stop switch 42 of the player. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in all reels 31, the “bell” symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. As a result, the reel control means 64 always places the “bell” symbol at a desired position within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 regardless of the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated when the reel 31 is positioned. Can be stopped. Therefore, at the time of overlapping winning including the small role 3A, the reel control means 64 can always stop the combination of symbols “ANY”-“Bell”-“ANY” on the desired symbol combination line.

  Even if the stop switch 42 is operated at any moment when the reel 31 is positioned, the target symbol can be stopped on a desired effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 (always winning a prize). This is referred to as “retraction rate (PB) = 1”. On the other hand, the fact that the target symbol cannot be stopped on the active line unless it is determined by the player's attention (that cannot always be awarded) is referred to as “PB ≠ 1”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in all the reels 31, “RP” symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. As a result, the replay is also “PB = 1” as in the small role 3A.

Furthermore, when all the winning flags 63a are off, the non-winning table is used.
The non-winning table is used when all the winning flags 63a are off (that is, when a winning combination is not won in a non-internal game or a special game), and combinations of symbols corresponding to any winning combination are stopped on the active line. In order to avoid this, the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined. Therefore, the non-winning table is not used inside the special role.

  On the other hand, when a special role or replay is won in the internal game of a special role, that is, when the winning flag 63a related to any one special role and the winning flag 63a related to at least one small role or replay are turned on. Uses a stop position determination table 65 that prioritizes winning a small role or replay.

  In the stop position determination table 65, when a small role or a replay cannot be won, a special role is awarded next. When a special role cannot be won, either of the winning points is won. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as not to occur.

In this embodiment, when the replay is won in the internal game of the special role, since the replay is “PB = 1”, the replay always wins in the game, and the MB which is the special role does not win. .
In addition, when winning a prize including a small role 3A in an internal game of a special role, the winning of the small role 3A is given priority, but since the small role 3A is “PB = 1”, the small role 3A always wins. However, there is no case where MB as a special role wins.

  In addition, in the internal game of the special role, when winning the small role 1 or small role 2 with “PB ≠ 1”, if the first stop is on the left, the MB non-winning is confirmed at that time To do. If the first stop is on the left and the aim is correct, the winning combination 1 or 2 will win the game, but at the timing when these winning 1 or 2 will win. When the stop switch 42 is not operated, a winning combination is not won in the game.

Next, as the stop position determination table 65 used for the reel operation during freezing, the following specific symbol A to specific symbol C tables are provided.
In the stop position determination table 65 used during freezing, ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a in the game is ignored. That is, when the start switch 41 is operated, a winning combination is drawn, and the winning flag 63a is turned on / off based on the winning result of the winning combination. However, when the reel operation being frozen in the game is executed, Regardless of the on / off state of the flag 63a, the stop position determination table 65 during the reel operation is used.
Although the details will be described later, the stop position of the symbol during the reel operation is the “temporary stop” position, not the stop position indicating the game result of the normal game.

  First, the specific symbol A table defines the stop positions so that the specific symbol A shown in FIG. In particular, in this embodiment, the 16th “red 7” symbol of the left, middle, and right reels 31 is determined to stop in the middle.

  The stop control for stopping the “Red 7” symbol is the same as in normal game when there is a “Red 7” symbol that should be stopped within 4 frames from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated. It is only necessary to stop the “red 7” symbol by stop control, and if the “red 7” symbol to be stopped exists at a position 5 or more frames away at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, The above movement control is performed to stop.

Further, the specific symbol B table has a stop position determined so that the specific symbol B shown in FIG. 4, that is, the “blue 7” alignment is stopped in the middle stage, and the other is the same as the specific symbol A table. .
Furthermore, the specific symbol C table has a stop position determined so that the specific symbol C shown in FIG. 4, that is, the “BAR” assemblage is stopped in the middle stage, and the others are the same as the above specific symbol A table. .

Further, during a reel operation during freezing, a non-winning table or a replay table in a normal game may be used. When the non-winning table is used, as in the normal game, each reel 31 is stopped at a position where the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination with the maximum number of moving frames within 4 frames is not stopped on the active line.
Similarly, when a replay table is used, each reel 31 is stopped at a position where the maximum number of moving frames is 4 frames or less and the combination of replay symbols is stopped at one of the effective lines, as in normal games. Let

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a non-winning table or a replay table specific to the reel operation during freezing may be provided separately. In this case, the maximum number of moving frames when the reel 31 is stopped is not limited to the maximum four-frame movement in the normal game, and the reel 31 can be stopped so as to be five or more frames. .

  In the case where the specific symbol A to specific symbol C table is used, the rotation speed of the reel 31 from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 is stopped may be any value. For example, when the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the “red 7” symbol passes the middle stage, and when the “red 7” symbol is stopped at the middle stage, the reel 31 is started from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. Maintain the speed at which the speed is constant as much as possible, for example, maintain the constant speed until the moment when the 15th symbol is located in the middle stage, then decelerate and stop the 16th “Red 7” in the middle stage Also good.

  Alternatively, from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the speed may be lowered (slowly rotated) than at the constant speed to stop the “Red 7” symbol of No. 16 in the middle stage. On the contrary, from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the speed may be made higher than that at the constant speed, and then decelerated to stop the 16th “red 7” symbol in the middle stage.

Returning to FIG.
The stop symbol determining means 66 determines a symbol stopped on the active line every time each reel 31 is stopped. Further, when all the reels 31 are stopped, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to any combination has stopped on the active line. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines the symbol on the active line by detecting the number of steps of the motor 32 after detecting the index 34, for example.

  However, when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position is determined using the stop position determination table 65, the stop symbol determination means 66 determines the stop symbol regardless of whether or not the reel 31 has stopped. It is possible.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations has stopped on the active line when all the reels 31 are stopped by the stop symbol determining unit 66, and when the winning combination of the combination is won, Depending on the winning combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player, or credits are added.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the special game, the progress of the game during the special game, and the end of the special game.
During the normal game, when the MB is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the MB stops on the active line, the MB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the MB game from the next game. .

Here, in the MB game of the present embodiment, the payout number is set to 20 or more.
For this reason, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the MB game, keeps updating the number of medals paid out for each game, and the counted number of paid-outs becomes 20 or more. When it is determined, it is determined that the MB game end condition is satisfied.
As described above, since it is rare that the winning MB wins, MB games are rarely executed.

The game state control means 69 controls the transition of the general game / special game and the non-inside / inside of the general game.
The game state control means 69 wins the MB in the non-internal medium game, and when the MB is not won in the game, the game state control means 69 shifts from the next game to the internal medium game. This internal game continues until the winning MB wins. When the winning MB wins, the game state control means 69 shifts to MB game. The MB game continues until the above-mentioned MB game end condition is satisfied. When the MB game is finished, the game state control means 69 shifts the game state to a non-internal medium game.

  As described above, MB can be awarded on condition that the pressing order is the first stop right. Also, since the first stop right is a penalty, the player proceeds with the game on the first stop left. For this reason, even if MB is won, in principle, the won MB will not win. Therefore, after the MB is won, the state where the MB does not win, that is, the game in the inside continues for a long time.

  In addition, although the MB winning probability can be set arbitrarily, in the present embodiment, it is set to a relatively high probability (1/8 in the example of FIG. 5). As a result, if the winning MB wins and shifts to the MB game, and the MB game ends and shifts to the non-internal medium game, the MB is won early and becomes the internal medium game.

  In the non-internal medium game and the MB game, it is not determined whether to execute the AT game. On the other hand, when the MB is won and the game becomes an internal game, it is determined whether or not to execute the AT game. This determination is performed on the side of the sub-control means 80, and the timing for determining whether or not to execute the AT game will be described later.

The freeze control means 70 controls the execution and termination of freezes that do not accept operation of operation switches (including acceptance of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 43) for a predetermined time.
Here, “freeze” (also referred to as “freeze production” or “freeze operation”) generally means that the function of the operation switch of the gaming machine (in the present embodiment, the slot machine 10) is temporarily stopped.
Further, “putting the function of the operation switch into a pause state” means that the function of the operation switch is not effective as a game progressing game result.

  Specifically, the bet switch 40 is a switch operated by the player when inserting a medal, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the rotation of the reel 31, and the stop switch Reference numeral 42 denotes a switch operated by the player when the rotating reel 31 is stopped. The game result is obtained by a combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped. In order to stop the reel 31, it is necessary to stop the reel 31 by operating the stop switch 42.

  Further, in order to stop the reel 31, it is necessary to start the rotation of the reel 31 as a precondition. Therefore, the operation of the start switch 41 is a player's operation necessary for obtaining a game result. Furthermore, the operation of the bet switch 40 is an operation necessary for obtaining a game result in which a medal (game medium) is inserted to rotate the reel 31 except when a replay is won in the previous game.

On the other hand, operating the bet switch 40 to insert a medal, operating the start switch 41 to start the rotation of the reel 31, and operating the stop switch 42 to stop the rotating reel 31 Is also an operation necessary for proceeding with a normal game.
Therefore, any of the above operations is an operation necessary for proceeding with a normal game and obtaining a game result.

  Therefore, no medals are inserted even if the bet switch 40 is operated. Even if the start switch 41 is operated, the reel 31 does not start rotating. Even if the stop switch 42 is operated, the reel 31 stops at the position indicating the game result. What is not done is that the function of the operation switch is not effective for advancing the normal game and obtaining a game result in the normal game.

Moreover, as an aspect of freezing, for example,
a) accepting game media inserted from the medal slot 43, or setting the operation of the bet switch 40 for determining the number of inserted (betting) game media credited in advance to a pause state;
b) Suspending the operation of the start switch 41 for starting the game;
c) The operation of the stop switch 42 (stop operation of the reel 31) is temporarily stopped.

  Further, as a mode in which the function of the operation switch is temporarily stopped, a signal based on the player's operation (for example, a signal from a sensor that detects the insertion of a game medium, the bet switch 40, the start switch 41, or the stop switch 42) For example, not receiving a signal transmitted from the operation switch based on the operation for a predetermined period. In this case, when a signal transmitted based on the player's operation within a predetermined period is received, control processing for invalidating the received signal is performed, or transmission based on the player's operation is performed within the predetermined period. Even when the received signal is detected, the receiving process itself is not performed.

Furthermore, when a signal transmitted based on the player's operation is received within a predetermined period, the signal is received based on the player's operation, but the operation switch control process is performed based on the received signal. May be executed without starting for a predetermined period, and starting control processing based on a signal received after the predetermined period has elapsed.
Further, regarding the freeze of the start switch 41, even if the start switch 41 is operated, the reel 31 is not started to rotate based on the reception of the operation of the start switch 41 for a predetermined period, or the role lottery is not started for the predetermined period. Can be mentioned.

In addition, the freeze termination condition is that a predetermined time elapses, but even before the predetermined time elapses, the freeze is canceled in the middle by various operation signals input to the main control means 50. It is also possible to do.
In this case, it is possible to cancel the freeze by simply receiving an operation input of the start switch 41, or a predetermined operation procedure (for example, “operating the start switch 41 five times”, “stop switch 42 , “Operating in the order of middle, right, left”, “operating the bet switch 40 in accordance with a predetermined timing”, etc.) can be used to cancel the freeze.

  In this embodiment, the normal game is started when the start switch 41 is operated. At the same time, when the freeze is executed in the game, the bet switch 40 (medal insertion) is performed for a predetermined time from when the start switch 41 is detected. (Including the insertion of medals from the mouth 43), the freeze function is executed in which the functions of the start switch 41 and the stop switch 42 are not effective for obtaining the game result in the normal game.

Further, the above-described freeze end (cancellation) is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed or an operation switch whose function is not enabled is operated.
Further, during the freeze, the reel control means 64 executes a reel operation (an operation including rotation and stop of the reel, also referred to as a reel effect) triggered by the operation of the operation switch.

Whether or not to execute the freeze is determined by the pressing order of the stop switch 42 in a plurality of previous games.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the freeze is executed when the stop switch 42 is operated in a predetermined pressing order in a predetermined sequence of three games won in the replay.
Furthermore, when there is a game at the time of winning a role other than the replay or at the time of non-winning of the role in the three consecutive games won for the replay, the pushing order in the game is also referred to.

Any pressing order may be set, but in this embodiment, the pressing order at the time of winning the replay is the pressing order in which the first stop is middle or right (the original pressing is a penalty). Order) is preferred.
For example,
a) The first push order in the replay win is “Right Middle Left”
b) The second push order in the replay win is “middle right left”
c) The third push order in the replay win is “middle right”
d) When there is a game other than the replay win between the first and third replay wins (when a game other than the replay win is sandwiched between the three replay wins), the push order of the game is the first stop left When the above four conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the execution condition of the freeze is satisfied.

Therefore, for example, when the Nth game is the first replay win,
a1) The push order at the time of replaying the Nth game is “middle right” (push order match),
b1) “N + 1” game replay selection is “middle right left” (push order match),
c1) “N + 2” game's small role 3A winning order is the first stop left,
d1) In the “N + 3” game, when the small role 3A is won, the first stop is left,
e1) “N + 4” game replay win order is “middle right” (push order match)
The above condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, when N game is the first replay win,
a2) The push order at the time of replaying the Nth game is “right middle left” (push order match),
b2) “N + 1” game replay selection is “middle right left” (push order match),
c2) “N + 3” game replay win order is “left middle right” (push order mismatch)
If it is, the above condition is not satisfied.

Similarly, for example, if the Nth game is the first replay win,
a3) The push order at the time of replay selection of the Nth game is “middle right” (push order match),
b3) “N + 1” game replay selection is “middle right left” (push order match),
c3) “N + 2” game small part 3A winning order is first stop right (penalty push order)
When “N + 2” game, it becomes “push order mismatch”, and the above condition is not satisfied.

  In order to determine the above conditions, the freeze control means 70 includes a freeze counter 70a. The freeze counter 70 adds “1” to the count value every time the pressing order matches once when the replay is won. When the count value of the freeze counter 70a reaches “3”, the freeze control means 70 determines that the condition for executing the freeze is satisfied.

A freeze flag 70b is provided as a determination flag for executing the freeze in the next game. When the freeze counter 70a becomes “3” in the game, the freeze flag 70b is turned on from off and the count value of the freeze counter 70a is cleared.
When the replay is won and the pressing order does not match, the count value is cleared (set to “0”) regardless of the count value of the freeze counter 70a at that time.

Furthermore, when the replay winning of the game so far was matched in the pushing order, in the game when the replay is not won, if the first stop is not left, the pushing order is not matched, and the count of the freeze counter 70a at that time The count value is cleared regardless of the value.
For example, in the above examples a3) to c3), at the time of a3) and b3), the pressing order is matched twice in succession, and the count value of the freeze counter 70a becomes “2”. As described above, when the push order does not match in the “N + 2” game (the penalty push order in the above example), the count value of the freeze counter 70a is cleared.

When the freeze control means 70 determines that the execution condition of the freeze is satisfied, the freeze control means 70 executes the freeze at the start of the normal game in the next game. At the start of the normal game, the above-mentioned freeze flag 70b is checked for on / off, and when it is on, the freeze is started.
In other words, when the start switch 41 is operated, the normal game is normally started, but when the freeze flag 70b is on, the progress of the normal game is paused and the freeze is executed.

  When the freeze is executed, the stop switch 42 is in a state where its function is not effective for obtaining a game result. In other words, even if the stop switch 42 is operated, the reel 31 does not stop at the position indicating the game result in the game.

  However, when the freeze is executed, the reel 31 is already rotating. When the player operates the stop switch 42, the reel 31 corresponding to the operated stop switch 42 is stopped (for example, the left reel 31 when the left stop switch 42 is operated). To control (reel operation during freezing).

  Thus, after all the reels 31 are stopped during the freeze, the player waits for the start switch 41 to be operated. When the start switch 41 is operated, the freeze is terminated and all the reels are stopped. 31 re-variations are performed. Note that the operation of the start switch 41 at this time is an operation in a state in which the function of the start switch 41 is not effective for obtaining a game result, and the player ends freezing (cancellation or cancellation) by himself / herself. It is an operation to do. Further, the re-change of the reel 31 is controlled so that the re-change timing is separated for each reel 31 by a random delay described later.

In the present embodiment, the reel operation is continuously performed a plurality of times during the freeze.
In this case, after the first reel operation is completed, the player operates the start switch 41 to cause the reel 31 to change again to start the second reel operation. Therefore, since the operation of the start switch 41 at the time of this re-variation is an operation related to the freeze, it is an operation in a state where the function of the start switch 41 is not effective for obtaining a game result. For this reason, of course, depending on the operation of the start switch 41 at this time, the lottery of the winning combination is not performed.

FIG. 7 is a time chart showing the relationship between the reel operation during freezing and the normal game. First, FIG. 7A shows an example in which the reel operation is executed once during the freeze.
In FIG. 7A, when the start switch 41 is operated and the rotation of the reel 31 is started, the freeze is executed simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 41. In practice, the normal game is not started, and the reel being frozen Operation starts. The reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 stops every time each stop switch 42 is operated (in response to the operation).

  When the start switch 41 is operated after all the reels 31 are stopped (the operation of the start switch 41 at this time is an operation when the function of the start switch 41 is not effective for obtaining a game result). Yes), the freezing is ended, and the normal game is started by re-changing the reel 31.

FIG. 7B shows an example in which the reel operation is continuously executed three times during the freeze.
After all reels 31 are stopped in the first reel operation, when the player operates the start switch 41 (because this period is frozen, the function of the start switch 41 is actually to obtain a game result. All reels 31 rotate to start the second reel operation.

  Similarly to the first reel operation, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 stops every time each stop switch 42 is operated. When the start switch 41 is operated after all the reels 31 are stopped (the operation of the start switch 41 at this time is an operation when the function of the start switch 41 is not effective for obtaining a game result). (Yes) All reels 31 rotate to start the third reel operation.

  Then, similarly to the first and second reel operations, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 stops every time each stop switch 42 is operated. When the start switch 41 is operated after all the reels 31 are stopped (the operation of the start switch 41 at this time is an operation when the function of the start switch 41 is not effective for obtaining a game result). Yes), the freezing is ended, and the normal game is started by re-changing the reel 31.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the states of the start switch 41, the stop switch 42, the stop switch lamp, and the reel 31 during the reel operation during freezing.
When the start switch 41 is turned on from off, the first to third reels 31 (all reels 31) go from the stopped state to the constant speed state through the acceleration range. When all the reels 31 are in a constant speed state, each stop switch lamp corresponding to each reel 31 changes from red to purple.

  When the stop switch lamp is red, the player is notified that the operation of the stop switch 42 is not accepted. When the stop switch lamp is purple, the function of the stop switch 42 is not effective for obtaining a game result. The player is notified that the reel 31 can be stopped during the frozen reel operation.

When the first stop switch 42 is operated, all stop switch lamps are turned red from that moment until the first reel 31 stops. The first reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the operation of the first stop switch 42. At the time of stop, the first reel 31 is stopped with shaking fluctuation (described later).
When the first reel 31 stops, the second and third stop switch lamps are made purple again.

Next, when the second stop switch 42 is operated, the second and third stop switch lamps are turned red from that moment until the second reel 31 stops. The second reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the operation of the second stop switch 42. At the time of stop, the second reel 31 stops with shaking fluctuation.
When the second reel 31 stops, the third stop switch lamp is made purple again.

  Next, when the third stop switch 42 is operated, the third stop switch lamp is turned red from that moment. The third reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the operation of the third stop switch 42. At the time of stop, the third reel 31 stops with shaking fluctuation.

  When the start switch 41 is operated after all the reels 31 are stopped (with fluctuations in shaking), the freezing is ended at that time and the normal game is started. As a result, each reel 31 starts to fluctuate (rotate) due to a random delay. In the example of FIG. 8, the reel 31 starts to change (becomes a constant speed state through the acceleration region) in the order of the third reel 31, the second reel 31, and the first reel 31. When all reels 31 are in a constant speed state, all stop switch lamps are blue. When the stop switch 42 lamp turns blue, the player is notified that the function of the stop switch 42 has become effective for obtaining game results.

  Note that various colors can be set for the lighting color of the stop switch lamp. In the normal game, as described above, when the operation of the stop switch 42 is not accepted, the color is red, when the operation is accepted, the color is blue. , Etc.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing, in order, a specific mode of fluctuation of shaking that is a stop during a reel operation during freezing. In FIG. 9, (a) → (b) → (c) →... → (h) is a time-series flow.
Note that the fluctuation of the swing at the time of stop is actually performed by the control of the motor 32 by the reel control means 64.

In the example of FIG. 9, an example in which the reel 31 is stopped using the above-described non-winning table is shown.
When the left stop switch 42 is operated during the frozen reel operation, the left reel 31 stops as shown in FIG. When the left reel 31 is stopped, an example in which the “bell” No. 18 in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the stopped left reel 31 drives the motor 32 by a predetermined number of steps to move the symbol slightly downward from the position of FIG. The amount of movement at this time is arbitrary, but is such an amount that the middle “bell” does not reach the lower center position.
After the symbol has been moved downward, the symbol is again moved upward, and the position of “bell” is positioned at the center of the middle stage, as in FIG. Move until

Further, from this state, as shown in FIG. 4D, the symbol is moved upward until it is in a position substantially symmetrical with FIG.
From this state, next, the state is again returned to the state shown in FIG. In this way, the movement of the symbol in the vertical direction is repeated by repeating the steps (a) to (e). This is the “swing fluctuation” of the present embodiment. Further, the fluctuation of shaking continues until the end condition is satisfied regardless of whether the other reels 31 are rotated or stopped.

When the middle stop switch 42 is operated at the time of (e) in the figure, the middle reel 31 stops. In this example, the symbol “RP” of No. 20 in FIG. 2 is stopped at the middle stage.
Then, after the middle reel 31 is stopped, the fluctuation of the swing is executed in the same manner as the left reel 31.

  Here, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 stopped later (the middle reel 31 in this example) is synchronized with the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 already stopped (the left reel 31 in this example), that is, the same. Operate at the timing.

For example, a counter is provided that keeps updating its value at regular intervals with a certain period during a game, while the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on or during freezing. Then, the counter is updated by “1” in about 0.1 to 2.0 seconds, for example.
Here, in FIG. 9, when the stop position in (a) is “center”, the stop position in (b) is “down”, and the stop position in (d) is “up”, the left reel 31 is first set in the center. After stopping, the stop position is changed from “center” to “down” at the moment when the counter value is updated by “1”.

  Thereafter, each time the counter value is updated by “1”, the fluctuation of “lower” → “center” → “up” → “center” → “lower” → “center”... Is repeated. When the counter value is “N” when the symbol is moved to “down” after the left reel 31 stops at “center”, the counter value is “N + 4 × k (k = 1, 2,... ”, The timing at which the symbol of the left reel 31 is again moved from“ center ”to“ down ”. Therefore, this “N” is stored.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the middle reel 31 stops at “center”, the stop at “center” is maintained until the counter value becomes “N + 4k” at that position. Next, when the value of the counter becomes “N + 4k”, the “center” stop position of the middle reel 31 is moved “down”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the left and middle reels 31 subsequently perform fluctuation fluctuation in synchronization.

  Further, when the right reel 31 stops (in this example, the “bell” symbol is stopped in the middle stage), it waits at that position until the counter value becomes “N + 4k”. The example of FIG. 9G shows an example in which the right reel 31 stops when the left and middle reels 31 are at the “up” stop position.

When the counter value becomes “N + 4k”, that is, when the symbol of the left and middle reels 31 moves from “center” to “down”, the symbol position of the right reel 31 is also “center”. To “down” (FIG. 9H). After that, fluctuation fluctuation is executed in synchronization with the counter value.
As a result, it is possible to perform fluctuation fluctuations at the same timing for all the reels 31.

Next, the stopping appearance in the reel operation during freezing will be described.
The freeze control means 70 performs three reel operations when starting the freeze.
Further, when the freeze is started, the specific symbol A or B shown in FIG. 4 is selected as a combination of specific symbols to be stopped by the third reel operation. The selection is performed by lottery using a random number or the like. For example, the selection rate of the specific symbol A is set to 60%, and the selection rate of the specific symbol B is set to 40%.

Further, as a condition for stopping the specific symbol A or B by the third reel operation, a pressing order of the stop switch 42 necessary for the third reel operation is set in advance.
For example, when selecting a specific symbol A,
a) First reel operation: right / left middle push order b) Second reel operation: middle right left push order c) Third reel operation: right middle left push order .
Similarly, when selecting a specific symbol B,
a) First reel operation: right / left / middle push order b) Second reel operation: middle / left / middle push order c) Third reel operation: middle / right / left push order .

  When either one of the specific symbols A or B is selected, the freeze control means 70 transmits information on the pressing order during the first to third reel operations to the sub-control means 80 described later. Announces the pressing order. Therefore, the player can stop the specific symbol A or B at the time of the third reel operation according to the notified pressing order.

The freeze control means 70 also includes a special figure counter 70c (FIG. 1) as a counter for determining whether or not three reel operations have been executed.
The special figure counter 70c is “0” before the start of freezing, and “1” is added every time the pressing order matches in the reel operation. When the specific symbol A or B is stopped and displayed, “3” is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop switch 42 is not operated in the notified pressing order due to a player's operation error or the like during the reel operation during the freeze, the current state is maintained according to the count value of the special figure counter 70c. Or clear (to "0").

  When the special figure counter 70c is already "2" and the specific symbol A or B is stopped and displayed in the next (third) reel operation, the player is in the third reel operation. When the push order is misoperated and the push order does not match, the count value “2” of the special figure counter 70c is maintained, the freeze is executed again in the normal game of the next game, and the third reel during this freeze Perform the operation again. In this case, the player is notified again of the pressing order for stopping and displaying the specific symbol A or B.

  On the other hand, when the special figure counter 70c is “0” or “1” and the player makes a mistake in the pressing order during the reel operation and the pressing order does not match, the count value of the special figure counter 70c is changed. clear. Then, the freeze is executed again in the normal game of the next game, and the reel operation is executed again from the first reel operation during the freeze.

  As described above, if the player does not match the pressing order due to a player's operation mistake during the third (last), ie, the reel operation in which the specific symbol A or B is stopped and displayed, the third operation without repeating the reel operation from the beginning. The player is rescued by executing the reel operation again. However, if the player does not match the pressing order due to a player's operation mistake during the first or second reel operation, the reel operation is restarted from the beginning as a penalty.

  In the first and second reel operations, the freeze control means 70 uses the above-described replay table to stop and display the combination of replay symbols when the pressing order matches. By using the replay table, the symbol of “RP” is stopped by moving up to four frames from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, so that the player can play a game in the same manner as a normal game.

  Even if the combination of the symbols of the first and second replays is stopped on the active line, the reel operation is being frozen, so that medals are not automatically inserted. However, it is possible to output a sound equivalent to an automatic insertion sound of medals that is output as an effect at the time of a replay winning in a normal game. Furthermore, if there is no problem in the rules, it is possible to turn on the effective line lamp as in the case of replay winning of a normal game.

  In the third reel operation, the “red 7” or “blue 7” alignment is stopped at the middle line using the specific symbol A or B table. As described above, the specific symbol A or B table is the case where the symbol of “red 7” or “blue 7” that becomes the symbol to be stopped does not exist within the range of 4 frames at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. Even if it exists, it is forcibly stopped by controlling the movement of 5 frames or more.

  Also, aim for “Red 7 (or Blue 7)” as a production! ”Etc., and if the player is aimed at the“ Red 7 (or Blue 7) ”design, players of intermediate level or higher can gain a general impression. For all the reels 31, it is possible to align “red 7 (or blue 7)” by movement control within 4 frames.

  After the reels 31 are stopped in line with “red 7 (or blue 7)”, the player waits for an operation of the start switch 41 (the bet switch 40 is acceptable), and when the operation is detected, the freezing is terminated and the normal game At the same time, an AT game described later is started from the game.

  Furthermore, in the reel operation during freezing, when the pressing order does not match, the losing eye is stopped using the non-winning table of the normal game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special stop position determination table 65 may be separately provided when the push order does not match, and a specific stop appearance may be displayed.

  Further, when the operation of the stop switch 42 or the operation of the start switch 41 after all the reels 31 are not stopped within the effective time during the freezing, the freezing is terminated and the normal game is started. When the stop switch 42 is not operated within the effective time, all the reels 31 that are rotating are automatically stopped. This automatic stop is also one of the stops before the transition to the normal game.

  In FIG. 1, an automatic stop counter 70d measures the effective time at this time. First, when the start switch 41 is operated and the freeze is started, the automatic stop counter 70d measures the time from when the start switch 41 is operated, and whether the valid time (in this embodiment, 20 seconds) has elapsed. Judge whether or not. When the first stop switch 42 is operated before 20 seconds elapses, the measurement time by the automatic stop counter 70d is cleared, and the measurement of 20 seconds is started again from the time when the first stop switch 42 is operated.

  Next, when the second stop switch 42 is operated before the lapse of 20 seconds, the measurement time by the automatic stop counter 70d is cleared, and the measurement of 20 seconds is started again from the operation of the second stop switch 42. . Next, when the third stop switch 42 is operated before the elapse of 20 seconds, the measurement time by the automatic stop counter 70d is cleared, and the measurement of 20 seconds is started again from the operation of the third stop switch 42. To do.

  On the other hand, when the second stop switch 42 is operated from when the start switch 41 is operated until the first stop switch 42 is operated, until when the first stop switch 42 is operated, until the second stop switch 42 is operated. If 20 seconds elapses from when the third stop switch 42 is operated until when the third stop switch 42 is operated and until when the start switch 41 is operated, the freeze ends at that point. (When the freeze is finished during the rotation of the reel 31, the rotating reel 31 is automatically stopped), and the re-variation due to the random delay of the reel 31 is automatically started to shift to the normal game.

  For example, although the freeze is executed at the start of the rotation of the reels 31 and 20 seconds have passed without any of the stop switches 42 being operated, all the reels 31 are stopped by the automatic stop. The control at the time of stopping the losing eye in the automatic stop may be, for example, stopped in the order of the left, middle, and right reels 31 or may be stopped at the same time in the shortest time.

  Furthermore, when 20 seconds have elapsed after the first stop switch 42 is operated and the first reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 is stopped during the frozen reel operation, the other two reels 31 Perform automatic stop. Similarly, when 20 seconds have elapsed after the two stop switches 42 are operated and the two reels 31 are stopped, the remaining one reel 31 is automatically stopped. Similarly, when 20 seconds have passed without the start switch 41 being operated after all the reels 31 are stopped, the freezing is terminated at that time, and the re-change due to the random delay of the reels 31 (automatically). ) Start and move to normal game.

  When at least one reel 31 is automatically stopped during the freezing, the reel 31 may be re-varied without waiting for 20 seconds from the automatic stop until the start switch 41 is operated.

  The same applies to the case where the first reel operation is performed during the freeze and the second reel operation is performed. When executing the second reel operation, if the start switch 41 is operated before 20 seconds elapses, the second reel operation is performed, but 20 seconds elapse without the start switch 41 being operated. At that time, the second reel operation is terminated, and re-variation due to the random delay of the reel 31 is automatically started to shift to the normal game. The same applies to the second reel operation and the third reel operation.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the stop switch 42 is operated during the reel operation, the reel 31 is controlled to stop when the stop switch 42 is detected to be turned on (in response to the operation of the stop switch 42). However, when it is detected that the stop switch 42 is turned off from the on state, the time measured by the automatic stop counter 70d is detected.

  Therefore, for example, when the start switch 41 is operated, measurement by the automatic stop counter 70d is started, and when the first stop switch 42 is detected to have been turned on, 20 seconds have not yet passed, but the first stop switch 42 When it has been 20 seconds from the time when it is detected that the turn has been turned off, the second and third reels 31 are automatically stopped, and the reels 31 are changed again to shift to the normal game. Control.

Such a case may occur, for example, when the player presses and holds the stop switch 42 for a long time. It is rare for the player to press and hold the stop switch 42 in order to enjoy the game. For example, while the stop switch 42 is on, there is a slot machine 10 that stops the output of the production or stops the progress (payout or the like) of the game.
However, it seems that 20 seconds elapses while the stop switch 42 is being pressed and the reel 31 is re-varied (rotated) without permission after the sleece ends. Since it is not preferable, control is performed as described above.

  Similarly, 20 seconds have not yet passed when the second stop switch 42 is detected to be on, but 20 seconds have elapsed when it is detected that the second stop switch 42 has been turned off. If the second stop switch 42 is detected to be off, the third reel 31 is automatically stopped, and the reel 31 is re-variable to shift to the normal game.

  Also, 20 seconds have not yet elapsed when the third stop switch 42 is detected to be on, but 20 seconds have elapsed when it is detected that the third stop switch 42 has been turned off. At this time, the reel 31 is re-varied at the time when the off-state is detected, and control is performed so as to shift to the normal game.

Next, re-variation of the reel 31 due to a random delay performed after the end of freezing will be described.
<First example of random delay>
The reel control means 64 stores the stop position of each reel 31 when all the reels 31 are stopped in the reel operation during the freeze. The reel control means 64 determines that the reference symbol has passed the reference position when the index 34 is detected, and determines the current position of the reel 31 by counting the number of steps of the motor 32 from that position. .

When the freeze is completed, the reel 31 is re-variable. However, if the reels 31 are re-variable all at once from the stopped state during the reel operation during the freeze, the reel 31 remains in the correlation position stopped during the freeze. 31 will rotate.
For example, when “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” stops at the middle line during the freeze, and the reel 31 is changed again after the freeze is finished, each reel is kept in a state in which the correlation position is maintained. 31 rotates and becomes a constant speed state, and the stop switch 42 can be received.

However, if the reels 31 are rotated all at once in the correlated positional relationship, the reels 31 rotate with a positional relationship different from the game result in the previous game (final stop position in the previous game).
For this reason, there is a possibility that such a correlation position relationship may lead to assistance, and there is a risk of harming the fairness of the game.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the freeze is finished and the reel 31 is re-varied, the correlation position relationship is different from the correlation position relationship when stopped during the freeze, and the correlation position relationship is selected at random. In addition, the rotation of at least one reel 31 is controlled.

For example, one step (interrupt) time of the motor 32 is “2.235 ms”, the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is “16 steps”, and the number of steps that the motor 32 makes one rotation (360 ° rotation) is “336”. And At this time, one rotation time is “750.96 ms”.
Although not shown in FIG. 1, for example, three counters C1, C2, and C3 are provided in the reel control means 64.
Each of these counters C1 to C3 has a period of 0 to 335 having the same value as the number of steps of one rotation of the motor 32, and is used to acquire a random value.

Counters C1, C2, and C3 correspond to the left, middle, and right reels 31, respectively.
Each of the counters C1 to C3 has a first update and a second update. The first update is uniformly updated in all the counters C1 to C3. In the present embodiment, since one step time of the motor 32 during the constant speed rotation of the reel 31 is 2.235 ms, one interrupt is set at 2.235 ms, and four interrupts are set as one set. The first interrupt updates only the value of the counter C1, the second interrupt updates only the value of the counter C2, and the third interrupt updates only the value of the counter C3. In the fourth interrupt, the values of any counters C1 to C3 are not updated.

Therefore, the value of each counter C1 to C3 is updated by “1” every 4 interrupts (2.235 ms × 4 = 8.94 ms).
The first update is performed all the time while the power of the slot machine 10 is on.

  On the other hand, in the second update, only the counter C1 is continuously updated from the time when the start switch 41 is operated until the first stop switch 42 is operated in the game. From the time when the stop switch 42 is operated until the second stop switch 42 is operated, only the value of the counter C2 is continuously updated. Further, only the value of the counter C3 is continuously updated from when the second stop switch 42 is operated to when the third (last) stop switch 42 is operated.

  Not limited to this, the value of the counter C1 is continuously updated from when the start switch 41 is operated until the first stop switch 42 is operated, and second from the time when the start switch 41 is operated. Until the stop switch 42 is operated, the value of the counter C2 is continuously updated. From the time when the start switch 41 is operated until the third stop switch 42 is operated, the value of the counter C3 is updated. You may continue to do so.

  Instead of “until the stop switch 42 is operated”, it may be “until the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 stops”. Since it takes a maximum of 190 ms from the time when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops, the timing is different between when the stop switch 42 is operated and when the reel 31 is stopped.

  In the second update, the update is performed based on a loop process (main loop) on the main control means 50 side. Any type of main loop may be used. For example, a process that is repeated from the time when the start switch 41 is operated until all the reels 31 are stopped may be used. Specifically, after the start switch 41 is operated, a program for repeatedly determining whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped at a predetermined time interval is provided, and it is determined whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped. The value of the counters C1 to C3 may be updated when the processing is performed. In addition, for example, the index 34 is updated once every time it is detected.

By using the first update and the second update described above, the values of the counters C1 to C3 can be made random.
For example, if the first update is lost and only the counter C1 is updated by the second update until the first stop switch 42 is operated after the start switch 41 is operated, the counters C2 and C3 are completely updated. Unusable time zone occurs. However, by providing the first update, the values of the counters C2 and C3 can be updated even after the start switch 41 is operated and before the first stop switch 42 is operated.

  On the other hand, if only the first update is performed, the values of the counters C1 to C3 may be the same (at the time of four interrupts), but by providing the second update, the values of the counters C1 to C3 are changed. Can be different (can eliminate synchronization).

The counters C1 to C3 are updated only when the game is continued and the values of the counters C1 to C3 are used.
The first update is not limited to “1” at a time, and may be a value of 2 or more.

Next, the values of the counters C1 to C3 and the re-change of each reel 31 after the end of freezing will be described.
Assume that the values of the counters C1, C2, and C3 are “310, 085, 112”, for example.
In this case, the left reel 31 is changed again after the delay time corresponding to “310” elapses from the time when the freezing is ended and the normal game is started. Similarly, the middle reel 31 is re-varied after the delay time corresponding to “085” has elapsed, and the right reel 31 is re-variable after the delay time corresponding to “112” has elapsed.

For example, the value of each counter C1 to C3 is regarded as the number of steps as it is, and re-variation of the reel 31 is started after the delay time corresponding to the number of steps × 2.235 ms (time per step of the motor 32) has elapsed. . In addition, you may round off after a decimal point.
So in the above example,
Left reel 31: 310 × 2.235ms ≒ 693ms
Middle reel 31: 085 × 2.235ms ≒ 190ms
Right reel 31: 112 × 2.235ms ≒ 250ms
It becomes.

  As a result, with reference to the end of the freeze, the re-change of the middle reel 31 is started after 190 ms, the re-change of the right reel 31 is started after 250 ms, and the re-change of the left reel 31 is started after 693 ms.

By doing in this way, the timing at the time of the re-variation of each reel 31 becomes random (separated), and the outcome stopped during the freezing does not assist in pushing.
As is apparent from the above, which reel 31 starts to rotate first depends on the values of the counters C1 to C3, and is not limited to the order of left → middle → right.

Furthermore, the delay time may be converted into a value converted into the number of symbols using the values of the counters C1 to C3.
When the motor 32 is at a constant speed, as described above, it is driven by one step at 2.235 ms and makes one rotation (360 ° rotation) at 336 steps. However, when the reel 31 is actually stopped, it is always necessary to stop the reel 31 at a position where the center position of the symbol substantially coincides with the effective line. Therefore, the actual stop position of the motor 32 is limited to 21 places. That is, the position is limited to an integer multiple of 16 steps out of 336 steps.
Therefore, when the values of the counters C1 to C3 are extracted, the delay time converted to the total number of symbols 21 is set.

As in the above example, it is assumed that the values of the counters C1, C2, and C3 are “310, 085, 112”.
In this case, when converted to a value closest to an integer multiple of 16 steps,
Left reel 31: 310 steps → 304 steps (19 symbols) = 679.44 ms
Middle reel 31: 85 steps → 80 steps (5 symbols) = 178.8 ms
Right reel 31: 112 steps = 7 symbols = 250.32 ms
It becomes.

Thus, with the end of the freeze as a reference, the middle reel 31 starts to change again after a delay time of 178.8 ms, and the right reel 31 starts to change again after a delay time of 250.32 ms. The left reel 31 starts to change again after a delay time of 679.44 ms has elapsed.
As a result, when all the reels 31 are at a constant speed, the right reel 31 is in a position delayed by 2 symbols with respect to the middle reel 31, and the left reel 31 is in a position delayed by 14 symbols.

<Second example of random delay>
In the first example, the delay time for each reel 31 is determined, and the re-variation of the reel 31 is started after the delay time has elapsed.
In this case, when the delay times of the left, middle, and right reels 31 are, for example, 100 ms, 200 ms, and 300 ms, respectively, the left reel 31 that starts re-variation first passes 100 ms from the start of the normal game. After that, re-variation cannot begin.

  Therefore, in the second example, the reel 31 that performs re-variation first is controlled to start re-variation simultaneously with the end of the freeze. That is, the reel 31 having the shortest delay time is controlled to start re-variation at the delay time “0”.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a time chart at the time of re-change of the reel 31, and shows a comparison between the first example and the second example.
In FIG. 10, the delay times (ms) of the left, middle, and right reels determined by the random number values are t1, t2, and t3. In FIG. 10, it is assumed that there is a relationship of “t1 <t3 <t2”. In FIG. 10, the horizontal axis indicates the time axis, and the vertical axis indicates the rotation speed of the reel 31. The time when the time axis is “0” corresponds to the end of the freeze (when the normal game starts).

  FIG. 10A shows the processing of the first example. FIG. 10A shows an example in which when the reel 31 changes again, the delay time of the left reel 31 is t1, the delay time of the middle reel 31 is t2, and the delay time of the right reel 31 is t3.

When set in this way, the left reel 31 that starts re-variation for the first time is after the time t1 has elapsed since the start of the normal game.
In addition, the timing when the index 34 is first detected after the reel 31 enters the constant speed state is indicated by “I” in the drawing. Actually, the time from when the reel 31 reaches the constant speed until the index 34 is detected depends on the stop position before the rotation of the reel 31, but in the example of FIG. 10, the reel 31 becomes the constant speed. After that, the index 34 is first detected after a certain time.

FIG. 10B is a time chart in the second example.
In the second example, for the reel 31 with the shortest delay time, re-variation of the reel 31 is started simultaneously with the start of the normal game, and for the other reels 31, the delay time after subtracting the shortest delay time t1 has elapsed. Control is performed to start re-variation of the reel 31 later.

  In FIG. 10B, since the delay time t1 of the left reel 31 is the shortest, the left reel 31 starts to change again simultaneously with the start of the normal game. Next, the right reel 31 starts to change again after the elapse of “t3−t1”, and the middle reel 31 starts to change again after the elapse of “t2−t1”. Even with this control, the correlation position relationship between the reels 31 at the constant speed can be set to be the same as that shown in FIG. Also, by setting in this way, the timing of re-variation can be shortened by t1 as compared with the case of FIG.

  FIG.10 (c) is a timing chart which shows the modification of FIG.10 (b). The delay time of each reel 31 is the same as in FIG. 10B, but in the example of FIG. 10C, the operation of the stop switch 42 is accepted after t1 elapses after the index 34 of the last middle reel 31 is detected. To start. In this way, the timing when the reel 31 is re-variable can be set to be the same as that in FIG. 10B, and the start of operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is the same as that in FIG. Can be set more faithfully).

<Third example of random delay>
In the first example, three counters C1 to C3 are provided, and the delay time for each reel 31 is calculated. On the other hand, in the third example, the delay time of all the reels 31 is calculated from one counter.
The counter of the third example is a counter C4. The cycle of the counter C4 is “N ^M ”, where N is the number of symbols on the reel and M is the number of reels 31.

Next, when R is a random value extracted from the counter C4,
R = x _M × N ^M−1 + x _M−1 × N ^M−2 +... + X ₁ × N ⁰
X _M , x _M−1 ,..., X ₁ satisfying the above are determined.
And
Delay time t = x × 2.235 × 16 of each reel 31 (x = x _M , x _M−1 ,..., X ₁ )
To decide.

In the present embodiment, since the number of symbols on the reel 31 is “21” and the number of the reels 31 is “3”, the cycle of the counter C4 is “21 ³ = 9261”.
And
R = x ₃ × 21 ² + x ₂ × 21 ¹ + x ₁ × 21 ⁰
X ₃ , x ₂ , and x ₁ that satisfy the above are determined.
Here, x ₃ , x ₂ , and x ₁ are random values corresponding to the left reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the right reel 31, respectively.

For example, when the acquired random value R is “1235”,
1235 = 2 × 21 ² + 16 × 21 ¹ + 17 × 21 ⁰
Therefore, (x ₃ , x ₂ , x ₁ ) = ( ₂ , 16, 17).
This value is the number of symbols (number of delay symbols) corresponding to the delay time.
Therefore,
Left reel 31: 2 × 2.235 × 16 = 71.52 ms
Middle reel 31: 16 × 2.235 × 16 = 572.16 (ms)
Right reel 31: 17 × 2.235 × 16 = 607.92 (ms)
It becomes.

  Therefore, if the reels 31 are controlled to start re-variation after the lapse of the delay time from the end of the freeze, when all the reels 31 reach a constant speed, the left reel 31 is used as a reference. For example, the middle reel 31 is delayed by 14 symbols, and the right reel 31 is delayed by 15 symbols.

Further, as described in the second example, the reel 31 having the shortest delay time (the number of delay symbols) may be controlled to start re-variation simultaneously with the start of the normal game.
In this case, the delay time of the left reel 31 is “0”, the delay time of the middle reel 31 is 500.64 ms (14 symbol delay), and the delay time of the right reel 31 is 536.4 ms (15 symbol delay).

<Fourth example of random delay>
In the fourth example, acceleration including a delay time is performed in the acceleration region of the reel 31 at the start of the normal game.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the interruption time of the motor 32 and the number of steps in the fourth example.
In FIG. 11, the left reel 31 shows an example of the acceleration state of the motor 32 when there is no delay time. First, 20 interrupts (20 x 2.235 = 44.7 ms), 1 step drive, next 16 interrupts, 1 step drive, then 12 interrupts, 1 step drive, and so on. One step drive is performed, and finally one step drive (constant speed state) is performed by one interrupt (2.235 ms).

Further, for the middle and right reels 31, an example in which a delay time is provided is shown. In both of the middle and right reels 31, in this example, one step drive is originally performed with 8 interrupts, and one step drive is performed with the number of interrupts added with a delay time.
The middle reel 31 is driven by one step with an “8 + 60” interrupt. That is, since one step is 2.235 ms, a delay time of “2.235 × 60 = 13.4 ms” is provided.
Further, since the right reel 31 is driven by one step with “8 + 80” interruption, a delay time of “2.235 × 80 = 178.8 ms” is provided.

In this example, the delay time (interrupt) is added to the portion of one step with 8 interrupts, but the delay time may be added to any portion. Alternatively, the delay time may be divided into a plurality of portions and the delay times may be added at a plurality of portions. For example, when the delay time is 70 interrupts, 8 interrupts may be 1 step for the “8 + 40” interrupt in the 1 step portion, and “4 + 30” interrupt may be 1 step for the next 4 interrupts in the 1 step portion.
According to the fourth example, since the re-change of all the reels 31 can be started simultaneously with the start of the normal game, it is possible to further reduce the sense of discomfort given to the player when the re-change of the reels 31 is performed.

  In the fourth example, when the number of delay interrupts for each of the left, middle, and right reels 31 is, for example, “10, 70, 90”, delay times (interrupts) may be added for all reels 31. However, the number of delayed interrupts of “10, 70, 90” is reset to “0, 60, 80” as in the second example, no delay interrupt is set for the left reel 31, and only the middle and right reels 31 are set. A delayed interrupt may be added.

<Fifth example of random delay>
In the fifth example, the drive of the motor 32 is controlled so that the correlation position relationship between the reels 31 is returned to the same state as the final stop position in the normal game which is the previous game without acquiring a random number value. Is.
For example, the correlation position relationship of each reel 31 at the end of the normal game (when all reels 31 are stopped) is stored in the RAM.
For example, when all the reels 31 are stopped in the normal game, when the symbols of the left reel 31, the middle reel 31, the right reel 31, the No. 10 in the left reel 31 in FIG. The final stop position of each reel 31 is stored as “10, 6, 13”.

In this case, when the normal game is started after the freeze is finished, each reel 31 is re-varied and the correlation position relationship in the previous game is returned in the acceleration range.
For example, it is assumed that the correlation position relationship at the end of the normal game is “10, 6, 13” as in the above example. Then, it is assumed that the freeze is performed in the next game and the “red 7” alignment is stopped on the middle line. Here, the positions when the “red 7” alignment is stopped are “16, 16, 16”.
Therefore, the correlation position relationship “16, 16, 16” of the reel 31 at the start of the normal game is controlled to return to “10, 6, 13” when the rotation of the reel 31 reaches a constant speed.

Here, in the normal game of the previous game, the correlation position relationship of the left, middle and right reels 31 is “L1, C1, R1”, and the correlation position relationship when stopped during the freeze is “L2, C2, R2”. And
At this time, first, “L2-L1, C2-C1, R2-R1” is calculated. In the above example, “+6, +10, +3”.

Next, the maximum value “+10” is converted into the correlation position relationship of the difference so that it becomes “0”. In this example, “−4, 0, −7”.
Therefore, for the middle reel 31, re-variation starts at the same time as the normal game starts, the left reel 31 starts re-variation so as to be delayed by 4 symbols, and the right reel 31 is delayed by 7 symbols. Begin re-variation.

  Of the above “+6, +10, +3”, “+3”, which is the smallest value, is converted to the correlation position of the difference so that it becomes “0”, and is set to “+3, +7, 0”. With respect to the middle reel 31 having a large value, re-variation is started simultaneously with the start of the normal game, the left reel 31 starts re-variation so as to be delayed by 4 symbols which is a difference from the middle reel 31, and the right reel 31 Even if it is calculated that the re-variation is started so as to be delayed by 7 symbols, which is the difference from the middle reel 31, it is the same as described above.

  In other words, the reel 31 to be re-variable at the start of the normal game is set to which reel 31 if the reel 31 having the largest positional deviation between the normal game as the previous game and the end of the freeze is selected. The original correlation position can be restored in time (minimum number of delay symbols).

  When the middle reel 31 starts to change at the same time as the start of the normal game, the left reel 31 is delayed by 4 symbols, and the right reel 31 is delayed by 7 symbols, the correlation position relationship “16” at the start of the normal game is established. , 16, 16 "returns to" 10, 6, 13 ". That is, the correlation position relationship at the end of the previous game is restored.

  Further, when the position of the index 34 of each reel 31 is detected at the moment when the symbol 0 passes through the middle stage, if each reel 31 is rotated with a correlation positional relationship of “10, 6, 13”, The index 34 is detected in the order of the left, middle and right reels 31. That is, when the index 34 is detected in the order of the left, middle, and right reels 31 after the constant speed state is reached, the operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is started.

  Therefore, even when the correlation positional relationship is restored, each reel 31 has a constant speed, and thereafter, the index 34 should be detected in the order of the left, middle, and right reels 31, so that the last right reel When the index 34 of 31 is detected, control is performed so that the operation acceptance of the stop switch 42 is started. By controlling in this way, it is possible to set the same conditions as when there was no freeze in the game.

  Further, when the correlation position relationship of “16, 16, 16” is returned to the correlation position relationship of “10, 6, 13”, in the above example, re-variation is started without delay for the middle reel 31, The left and right reels 31 are delayed by a predetermined number of symbols. However, the number of delay symbols may be provided for all reels 31 as in the first example.

  However, as described above, the reel 31 having the largest positional deviation between the stop position of the previous game that is a normal game and the stop position at the end of the freeze in the game is specified. If the re-variation is started at the same time, and the other reels 31 are delayed by the number of symbols corresponding to the difference, the re-variation is started, and the correlation position relationship of the reels 31 can be restored to the original in the minimum time.

On the other hand, as in the fourth example, re-variation may be started for all the reels 31 at the same time, and an interrupt corresponding to the number of delay symbols may be added in the acceleration region of the motor 32.
Here, when returning the correlation position relationship of each reel 31 to the original, the rotation of the reel 31 is a normal rotation. Any method may be adopted as long as the correlation position relationship is restored with time.

  After the freeze is finished, the reel 31 is re-variable due to a random delay. However, when the reel 31 is re-variable when the reel operation during the freeze is continued (when the reel 31 starts rotating in the next reel operation). No random delay is required. This is because even if the reel 31 moves again while maintaining the stop position during the reel operation, the reel is still in operation (freezing is being executed) and is not a normal game, so the fairness of the game will not be harmed. is there. When the second reel operation is completed and the game is shifted to the normal game, the reel 31 may be re-varied by a random delay.

Further, when the fluctuation of the swing shown in FIG. 9 is performed, when the reel 31 is re-variable (when re-variation by the above-described random delay is performed), the following control is performed.
First, acceleration processing is performed at the start of re-variation of the reel 31. For this reason, taking the left reel 31 as an example during the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31, when the reel 31 is moved from the state of FIG. 9B to the state of (d), that is, the reel 31 is moved upward. If the motor 32 shifts to acceleration processing (acceleration from the top to the bottom), the motor 32 may be stepped out, so control is performed as follows.

  For example, first, when a signal for re-variation of the reel 31 is detected during the fluctuation of the swing, the signal may be temporarily (momentarily) stopped at a predetermined position and then the re-variation processing of the reel 31 may be performed. Can be mentioned. In FIG. 9, the predetermined position may be any of the “upper”, “center”, and “lower” positions. For example, it is assumed that the predetermined position is set to the “lower” position.

  The fluctuation of the swing of all the reels 31 continues until a signal for performing the first change of the reel 31 is detected. Then, regardless of the position of the reel 31 at the time of detecting the signal for performing the re-change of the first reel 31, all the reels 31 are in the “down” position, that is, until the position shown in FIG. 9B. Continue shaking fluctuations. Next, when the position shown in FIG. 9B is reached, only the reel 31 is temporarily stopped at that position. In other words, the fluctuation of the reel 31 ends at the “down” position. At the same time, acceleration processing (revariation) of the reel 31 is performed from the “down” position.

  At this moment, the fluctuation of the remaining two reels 31 is continuing. Next, when a signal for performing a re-variation signal is detected for the second reel 31, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is continued until the position of the reel 31 is at the “down” position. . Next, when the reel 31 reaches the “down” position, the reel 31 is temporarily stopped at that position, and the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is finished. At the same time, the reel 31 is accelerated from the “down” position.

  At this moment, the remaining one reel 31 is continuing to fluctuate. Next, when a signal for performing a re-variation signal is detected for the third reel 31, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is continued until the position of the reel 31 is at the “down” position. . Next, when the reel 31 reaches the “down” position, the reel 31 is temporarily stopped at that position, and the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is finished. At the same time, the reel 31 is accelerated from the “down” position.

Second, when a signal for re-variation of the reel 31 is detected during the fluctuation of the swing, the fluctuation of the reel 31 is accelerated immediately after the reel 31 is moved from the “top” to the “center” position. Starting the process.
Specifically, when a signal for re-variation of the first reel 31 is detected during the fluctuation of the swing, regardless of the position of the reel 31 at that moment, “up” Immediately before moving to the “center” position, the fluctuation of the swing is finished, and at the same time, the reel 31 is accelerated.

  At this moment, the fluctuation of the remaining two reels 31 is continuing. Next, when a signal for performing a re-variation signal is detected for the second reel 31, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is continued until the position of the reel 31 reaches the “up” position. . Next, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is terminated immediately before the reel 31 is moved from the “up” position to the “center” position, and at the same time, the reel 31 is accelerated.

  At this moment, the remaining one reel 31 is continuing to fluctuate. Next, when a signal for performing a re-variation signal is detected for the third reel 31, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is continued until the position of the reel 31 reaches the “up” position. . Next, the fluctuation of the swing of the reel 31 is terminated immediately before the reel 31 is moved from the “up” position to the “center” position, and at the same time, the reel 31 is accelerated.

  If the control is performed as in the second example, the reel 31 is not temporarily stopped when shifting from the fluctuation fluctuation to the acceleration process, so that it can be performed without a sense of incongruity. In both the first example and the second example, it takes a certain time from the moment when the original random delay time is reached until the acceleration process of the reel 31 is started. Since it is random, there is no problem.

  In addition, when the random delay time is long with respect to one cycle time of shaking fluctuation (for example, one cycle time of shaking fluctuation is several tens of ms, random delay time is several hundred ms, etc.), the above-described control is suitable. On the other hand, for example, when one cycle time of fluctuation fluctuation is about several seconds with respect to a random delay time (several hundred ms), in the first example and the second example, when the first reel 31 changes again. It is also possible to end the swing fluctuation for all the reels 31.

For example, in the first example, the fluctuation variation is executed for all the reels 31 until a signal for performing the re-variation of the first reel 31 is detected. The swing fluctuation of all the reels 31 is continued until the position is reached. Then, the fluctuation of all the reels 31 is finished at the “down” position. At the same time, the first reel 31 is accelerated from its “down” position.
The other two reels 31 are stopped at the “down” position until they detect a signal for re-variation of the reel 31, and when each re-variation signal is detected, Begin re-variation for 31.

Similarly, in the second example, when a signal for re-variation of the first reel 31 is detected during the swing variation, the swing variation is finished at the “up” position for all the reels 31 and the re-variation is performed first. The reel 31 is re-varied immediately before moving from the “upper” position to the “center” position.
Further, the remaining two reels 31 are kept stopped at the “up” position, and re-variation is started for each reel 31 when a signal for re-variation is detected.

Furthermore, in the second example, when the random delay time is reached while moving from the upper side to the lower side as the fluctuation of the swing and the timing of the re-change of the reel 31 is reached, the reel 31 is moved at that timing. End the fluctuation and re-change at the same time. On the other hand, if the random delay time is reached and the re-change timing of the reel 31 is reached while moving from the lower direction to the upper direction as the swing fluctuation, the swing fluctuation is continuously moved to the “up” position. After that, the swing fluctuation of the reel 31 may be terminated at the timing of the downward movement in the swing fluctuation, and the re-change may be performed at the same time.
Furthermore, the reel 31 is not limited to re-variation after reaching the random delay time, but before reaching the random delay time, the timing at which the “up” position is finally reached is detected, and from the “up” position, It is also possible to end the fluctuation variation of the reel 31 and start re-variation at the timing of moving downward.

In FIG. 1, AT main control means 71 is means for managing and controlling AT games on the main control means 50 side.
As shown in FIG. 1, the AT main control means 71 includes an AT main flag 71a. The AT main flag 71a is a flag for determining on the main control means 50 side whether or not the current gaming state is AT gaming. The AT main control means 71 performs the third reel operation during the freeze and controls the AT main flag 71a to be turned on when the specific symbol A or B is stopped.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 is electrically connected to the external terminal board 100, and when starting an AT game, for example, when stopping at the “red 7” or “blue 7” alignment, The outer end signal transmission means 71 b of the AT main control means 71 transmits an outer end signal (AT game execution signal) to the external terminal board 100. The outer end signal is transmitted from, for example, the external terminal board 100 to a game history display device, a hall computer, or the like.

  The AT main control means 71 manages the number of games of AT games. First, when the AT main control means 71 starts an AT game with “Red 7” aligned, it sets the initial value of the number of games of the AT game to “50” and starts an AT game with “Blue 7” aligned. In this case, the initial value is set to “100”.

  Then, the AT main control means 71 continues counting the number of games during the AT game, and when the remaining number of games of the AT game becomes “0”, the AT game is terminated and a signal to that effect is sent to the sub It transmits to the control means 80. When the sub-control means 80 receives this signal, it outputs an AT game end effect and sets the gaming state on the sub-control means 80 side to a non-AT game.

Also, when a rare small role (pocket 1 or small role 2) is won during an AT game, a lottery (additional lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the number of AT games will be added, and this additional lottery is won. At this time, control is performed so as to add the number of games of the AT game.
In the present embodiment, when a small role 1 is won in an AT game, a lottery using a software random number is performed so that a lottery is won with a probability of 60%. Similarly, when winning a small role 2 in an AT game, a lottery is performed so as to win a lottery with a probability of 30%.

Further, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won during the AT game, the above-mentioned freeze is executed in the next game, and one reel operation is performed.
When the winning lottery is won, the reels 31 are stopped in line with “BAR” using the specific symbol C table in the reel operation. On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the reels 31 are stopped so that the “BAR” is not aligned.

  Here, in the non-winning table, when the “BAR” symbol is stopped when the left and middle reels 31 are stopped, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the “BAR” symbol stops in the middle stage. Yes. Furthermore, when the right reel 31 is also stopped aiming at the “BAR” symbol, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the “BAR” symbol stops at the lower stage.

On the other hand, when the specific symbol C table is used, the “BAR” alignment stops on the middle line regardless of whether or not the stop switch 42 is operated aiming at the “BAR” symbol.
In addition, after winning a small role 1 or a small role 2 during an AT game, performing a freeze in the next game, and performing one reel operation, the start switch 41 is operated in the same manner as the reel operation described above. Freeze is ended (released) at the time, the reel 31 is re-variable due to random delay, and control is performed so as to shift to the normal game (AT game). If 20 seconds is measured by the automatic stop counter 70d during the reel operation, the freeze is terminated at that time and the game shifts to a normal game.

  The main control unit 50 controls the sub-control unit 80 to transmit various information (commands). Information to be transmitted includes information that a medal has been inserted, information that the start switch 41 has been operated, information on a lottery result (winning combination), information that rotation of the reel 31 has started, Information indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated, information indicating that the reels 31 have been stopped, information regarding the stop position (stop symbol) of each reel 31, winning combination information, medal payout information, gaming state (not inside) / Internal game, general game / special game, non-AT game / AT game) information, information on freeze, information on reel operation during freeze, and the like.

In FIG. 1, the sub control unit 80 includes an effect output control unit 81.
The effect output control means 81 controls the output of the effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 described above.

  The production output control means 81 selects the production by lottery using software random numbers based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 at the start of the game for each game. Specifically, as the game progresses, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.), what effect is output (how the lamp 21 is operated) Whether to turn on, blink, or turn off, what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, and the like. Then, an effect is output according to this selection.

  The production output from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 is controlled by the sub-control unit 80, not the main control unit 50.

  However, when a freeze or AT game is executed, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 80, and image display during the freeze or AT game is controlled by the sub-control means 80. The

  Further, the production output control means 81 notifies the pressing order of the stop switch 42 transmitted from the main control means 650 side during the reel operation during the freeze. That is, during the freeze, the pressing order for aligning “red 7” or “blue 7” is notified in the three reel operations.

The AT sub-control means 82 controls the lottery whether or not to execute the AT game, the push order for generating the freeze, the display of information related to the AT game, the output of the effect, and the like.
The AT sub-control means 82 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game during the non-AT game of the internal game. In the present embodiment, the AT game lottery (or determination) is performed with the following as an opportunity.
Specifically, for example,
1) When winning a small role 1 (50% chance to win an AT game)
2) When winning small role 2 (15% chance to win AT game)
3) When the number of games during non-AT games reaches "1500" (100% chance to win an AT game)
Is mentioned.

  The AT sub-control unit 82 includes an AT sub-flag 82a as a flag for determining whether or not the AT game lottery is won. The AT subflag 82a is off during non-AT games, but is turned on when the AT game lottery is won. When an AT end signal is transmitted from the main control means 50, it is turned off.

  When the AT sub-control means 82 wins the lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game (when the AT sub-flag 82a is turned on), the AT sub-control means 82 is the game selected for the replay after that time, and the stop switch 42 The operation (in this embodiment, the pressing order) is notified.

The pressing order notified here is for generating a freeze on the main control means 50 side as described above. In the case of the above example,
a) The first push order in the replay win is “Right Middle Left”
b) The second push order in the replay win is “middle right left”
c) The third push order in the replay win is “middle right”
d) When there is a game other than the replay win between the first and third replay wins (when a game other than the replay win is sandwiched between the three replay wins), the push order of the game is the first stop left The order of pressing is notified.

In addition, when the player makes a push order mistake before the freeze occurs after the start of the push order notification for generating the freeze, the push order notification is restarted from the beginning.
For example, in the above example, after winning the lottery whether or not to execute AT games,
a) Winning the replay in the first game, informing the push order of “Right Middle Left” and pressing order match b) Winning the replay in the second game, informing the push order of “Middle Right Left”, pushing order Match c) In the 3rd game, win the small role 3A, notify the first stop left push order, match the push order d) Win the 4th game, win the replay, and press "Right left middle" to notify the order If the pressing order is not consistent, start again from the first replay winning notification. Therefore, in the above example, the push order of the third replay win is inconsistent with the push order. However, when the next replay is won, the push order of the third replay win is not notified.

  The AT sub-control unit 82 includes a freeze notification counter 82b for counting the number of times that the pressing order notified to generate the freeze is matched. During the non-AT game, the freeze notification counter 82b is “0”. However, after the AT sub flag 82a is turned on, the push order is notified by the game won for the replay, and the push order matches. At this time, "1" is added to the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b.

Further, as described above, when there is a mismatch in the pushing order in the process up to the freeze, the freeze notification counter is cleared (set to “0”) at that time.
Then, when the freeze notification counter 82b becomes “3”, the freeze should be executed on the main control means 50 side, so the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b is cleared.

  Also, the AT sub-control means 82 displays information and effects related to AT games when winning an AT game lottery, or at the start / continuation / termination of AT games (including the effects during AT start freeze). An image is displayed on the display device 23. In addition, information on the number of games of AT games, information on the number of payouts, and the like are displayed on the image display device 23 as images.

Further, during the AT game, the AT sub-control means 82 notifies the pushing order of nine payouts when the small combination 3 is won simultaneously.
At the end of the AT game, information on the end of the AT game is transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 80, and when receiving this information, the sub-control means 80 produces an effect meaning the end of the AT game. In addition to outputting, after that, control is performed so that the push order notification is not performed when the small combination 3 is won simultaneously.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of the main control means 50 and the sub control means 80 during the transition from the non-AT game to the AT game as described above.
As shown in FIG. 12, during the non-AT game, the sub-control unit 80 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game. When the lottery is won, the sub-control unit 80 causes the main control unit 50 to generate a freeze. Is notified. The main control means 50 generates the freeze when the pushing order for generating the freeze is operated over a plurality of games.

  In the present embodiment, the signal (information) is transmitted in one direction from the main control unit 50 to the sub control unit 80. Therefore, no signal is transmitted from the sub control unit 80 to the main control unit 50. As a result, the sub-control unit 80 only notifies the push order for generating freeze on the main control unit 50 side, and the main control unit 50 performs the push-order notification for generating freeze on the sub-control unit 50 side. (In the main control means 50 side, it is not known whether or not the push order notification is performed on the sub control means 80 side), it is frozen when the push order matches at the time of replay winning over a plurality of games. Is generated.

When the main control means 50 generates a freeze, the main control means 50 determines the push order for stopping and displaying the specific symbol A or B in the three reel operations, and transmits it to the sub-control means 80. When receiving this information, the sub-control means 80 notifies the pressing order during the reel operation during the freeze.
The main control means 50 stops the specific symbol A or B in the three reel operations during freezing and stops the specific symbol A, ends the freezing, shifts to the normal game, and starts the AT game. The AT game start signal is transmitted to the sub-control means 80. During the AT game, the sub-control means 80 notifies the pushing order of 9 payouts when the small role 3A is won.

  The main control means 50 manages the number of games during an AT game. When the predetermined number of games is reached, the main control means 50 ends the AT game and transmits an AT game end signal to the sub-control means 80. When the sub control means 80 receives the AT game end signal, the sub control means 80 ends the push order notification when the small role 3A is won.

Next, the processing flow of the main control unit 50 and the sub control unit 80 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the main control means 50 until the occurrence of freeze.
In FIG. 13, the main control means 50 (reel control means 64) continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped in step S11. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S12, and the main control means 50 (stop symbol determining means 66) determines whether or not the replay has been won in the game. When it is determined that the replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S13, and when it is determined that the replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S18.

In step S13, the main control means 50 (push order detecting means 64a) determines whether or not the push order at the time of the replay winning is a predetermined push order. here,
a) When the count value of the freeze counter 70 is “0”, “Right middle left”
b) When the count value of the freeze counter 70 is “1”, “middle right left”
c) When the count value of the freeze counter 70 is “2”, “middle right”
If it is, it is determined that the order is a predetermined push order.

  When it is determined that the order is the predetermined push order, the process proceeds to step S14, and the main control unit 50 (freeze control unit 70) adds “1” to the count value of the freeze counter 70a. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined pressing order is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S17.

In step S15, the main control means 50 (freeze control means 70) determines whether or not the count value of the freeze counter 70a is “3”. When it is determined that the count value is “3”, the process proceeds to step S16, the freeze flag 70b is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the count value of the freeze counter 70a is cleared. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the count value of the freeze counter 70a is not "3", the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.
Further, when it is determined in step S13 that the pressing order is not the predetermined one and the process proceeds to step S17, the count value of the freeze counter 70a is cleared, and the process according to this flowchart ends.

Furthermore, in step S18, it is determined whether or not the pushing order of the game is a penalty pushing order (abbreviated as “pena pushing order” in the flowchart). In the present embodiment, during non-AT games, when it is other than the time when the replay is won and it is other than the first stop left, it is determined that all are in the penalty pushing order. When it is determined that the penalty order is determined, the process proceeds to step S17 to clear the count value of the freeze counter 70a, and the process according to this flowchart is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S18 that the order of penalty is not pushed, the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the sub-control means 80 until the occurrence of freeze.
In step S31, the sub control means 80 continues to determine whether or not the start switch 41 has been operated. Although not shown in the flowchart, a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is turned on is transmitted from the main control means 50, and at the same time, information on the winning combination in the game is also transmitted.

  When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S32, and the sub control means (AT sub control means 82) determines whether or not the AT sub flag 82a is on (whether or not the AT game has already been won). Judging. When it is determined that the AT subflag 82a is not on, the process proceeds to step S33, and when it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S33, the AT sub-control means 82 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game based on the winning combination in the game. Next, proceeding to step S34, the AT sub-control means 82 determines whether or not a lottery for executing an AT game is won in the lottery of step S33. When it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step S35, and when it is determined that the player has not been won, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S35, the AT sub-control unit 82 turns on the AT sub-flag 82a. In the next step S36, the AT sub-control means 82 determines whether or not replay is won in the game. Note that the process in step S36 is performed when “Yes” in step S32 or when the AT subflag 82a is turned on in step S35, and therefore only when the AT game is already won. is there.

When it is determined that the replay is won, a notification corresponding to the freeze notification counter 82b is performed. This notification is a push order notification for generating a freeze on the main control means 50 side. In particular,
a) When the value of the freeze notification counter 82b is “0”, the pressing order of “right middle left” is notified,
b) When the value of the freeze notification counter 82b is “1”, the pressing order of “middle right left” is notified,
c) When the value of the freeze notification counter 82b is “2”, the pressing order of “middle right” is notified.
If it is determined that the replay is not won, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S38, the AT sub-control unit 82 determines whether or not the pressing order operated in the game matches the notified pressing order. Note that the pressing order operated in the game is transmitted from the main control means 50.
When it is determined that the push order is the same, the process proceeds to step S39, and when it is determined that the push order is not the same, the process proceeds to step S43.
In step S39, the AT sub-control means 82 adds “1” to the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b.

  Next, proceeding to step S40, the AT sub-control means 82 determines whether or not the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b is “3”. When it is determined that the count value is “3”, the process proceeds to step S41, where the AT sub-control unit 82 clears the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b, and ends the process according to this flowchart. If it is determined in step S40 that the count value is not “3”, the process of this flowchart is terminated without performing the process of step S41.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the AT game has not been won, or if it is determined in step S36 that the game has not been won for replay and the process proceeds to step S42, the AT sub-control means 82 It is determined whether or not the pressing order operated in is a penalty pressing order. In games that have not been won for replay, the order of penalty push is set except for the first stop left. If it is determined in step S42 that the penalty is pressed, or if it is determined in step S38 that the pressing order is inconsistent, the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b is cleared (set to "0") in step S43. Then, the process according to this flowchart is terminated.

  That is, when the AT game is won, the push order for performing the freeze is notified, but when the player does not match the push order due to an operation mistake, the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b Is cleared. In addition, when it is determined that the penalty is pressed in order regardless of whether or not the AT game is executed, the count value is cleared regardless of the count value of the freeze notification counter 82b at that time. .

FIGS. 15 to 17 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing of the main control means 50 in the execution of freeze. 16 and 17 are flowcharts continuing from FIG.
In step S51, the main control means 50 continues to determine whether or not the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S52, and the combination lottery means 61 performs a combination lottery.

In the next step S53, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the freeze flag 70b is on. In addition, it is step S16 (FIG. 13) mentioned above that the freeze flag 70b turns on from off. If it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S54. If it is determined that it is not on, the process proceeds to step S64.
When the process proceeds to step S64, freezing is not executed in the game, and all reels 31 are rotated in the same manner as in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S104 and subsequent steps in FIG.

In contrast, when the process proceeds to step S54, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the special figure counter 70c is “0”. When it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S55, and when it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S56.
In step S55, the freeze control means 70 draws a specific symbol A or B to be finally stopped in the reel operation during the freeze. Although not shown in the flowchart, the freeze control means 70 stores the lottery result.

In the next step S56, the freeze control means 70 starts freezing, and in the next step S57, the rotation of all the reels 31 is started. The rotation of the reel 31 here is not the rotation start of the reel 31 in the normal game, but the rotation start at the start of the freeze (during the reel operation).
In step S58, the freeze control means 70 starts (sets) measurement by the automatic stop counter 70d.

  In the next step S59, the freeze control means 70 determines the pushing order during the reel operation for stopping the specific symbol A or B based on the lottery result in step S55, and the information on the pushing order is sub-control means. To 80. As will be described later, when receiving this information, the sub-control means 80 notifies the player of the pressing order.

  Next, proceeding to step S60, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S61, and when it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S65.

In step S61, the main control means 50 (reel control means 64) determines whether or not the stop switch 42 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is determined that the stop switch 42 has not been operated, the process returns to step S60.
In step S62, the reel control means 64 stops the reel 31 corresponding to the operated stop switch 42 in accordance with the special figure counter 70c and the pressing order.
For example, when the count value of the special figure counter 70c is “0” and the pressing order matches, the control of “RP” is stopped.

In the next step S63, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the stop switch 42 turned on in step S61 is turned off (whether or not the player has released his / her hand from the stop switch 42). Here, the detection continues until the stop switch 42 is turned off.
When it is detected that the stop switch 42 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S81 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S60 that the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d is “0” and the process proceeds to step S65, the freeze control means 70 (reel control means 64) automatically stops all the rotating reels 31. Let Next, proceeding to step S66, the freeze control means 70 controls to end the freeze. In step S67, the main control means 50 (reel control means 64) starts rotating the reel (regardless of the operation of the start switch 41) and shifts to the normal game. Note that the rotation of the reel 31 after the end of the freeze is performed by the random delay described above. Then, the process proceeds to step S101 in FIG.

In step S81 in FIG. 16, the main control means 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have stopped. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is determined that all the reels 31 are not stopped yet, the process returns to step S60.
In step S82, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S83, and the freeze control means 70 resets the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d, and proceeds to step S84. That is, in step S83, the count during measurement is ended, and the count is started again.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S82 that the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d is “0”, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S84, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the pressing order of the stop switch 42 matches in the reel operation. When it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S85, and when it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S91.

In step S85, the freeze control means 70 adds “1” to the count value of the special figure counter 70c. Next, proceeding to step S86, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the special figure counter 70c has become "3". When it is determined that it is “3”, the process proceeds to step S87, and when it is determined that it is not “3”, the process proceeds to step S92.
Note that the count value of the special figure counter 70c being “3” means that the specific symbol A or B is stopped in the reel operation.
In step S87, the count value of the special figure counter 70c is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S88.

In step S88, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S90, and when it is determined that the start switch 41 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S89.
In step S89, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S90, and when it is determined that it is not “0”, the process returns to step S88.
In step S90, the AT main control means 71 turns on the AT main flag 71a, and the freeze control means 70 turns off the freeze flag 70b. Then, the process proceeds to step S66.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S84 that the pressing order does not match and the process proceeds to step S91, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the special figure counter 70c is “2”. When it is determined that “2”, the process proceeds to step S92.
In step S92, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the start switch 41 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S57. If it is determined that the start switch 41 has not been operated, step S93 is performed. Proceed to

In step S93, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is determined that it is not “0”, the process returns to step S92.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S91 that the count value of the special figure counter 70c is not “2” and the process proceeds to step S94, the freeze control means 70 clears the count value of the special figure counter 70c (sets it to “0”). . Then, the process proceeds to step S66.

  As a result of the processes in steps S84 to S86 and steps S91 to S94 described above, when the count value of the special figure counter 70c is “0” or “1”, that is, there is a pushing order error in the first or second reel operation. When this happens, the count value of the special figure counter 70c is cleared and the reel operation is started again from the first time. On the other hand, when the count value of the special figure counter 70c is “2”, that is, the third reel operation, and when the specific symbol A or B is stopped and displayed in this reel operation, If there is a push order mistake, the count value of the special figure counter 70c is maintained, and the third reel operation (operation to stop the specific symbol A or B) is performed again.

  When the freeze ends and the process proceeds from step S67 of FIG. 15 to step S101 of FIG. 17, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the AT main flag 71a is on. When it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is determined that it is not on, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S102, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the small role 3A is won in the game. When it is determined that the winning combination has been made, the process proceeds to step S103, and the pushing order (pushing order for obtaining nine payouts) relating to the winning combination 3A is transmitted to the sub-control means 80. If it is determined that the small role 3A is not won, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main control means 50 continues to determine whether or not the stop switch 42 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S105, and the reel control means 64 controls the reel 31 to stop based on the winning lottery result (step S52) in the game. In step S106, the main control unit 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have stopped. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is determined that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S104.

  In step S107, the payout means 67 performs a process such as paying out medals (automatic insertion of medals at the time of replay winning) based on the stop symbol in the game. Although not shown in the flowchart, when all the reels 31 are stopped, the winning symbol determination unit 66 determines a winning combination in the game.

  Next, proceeding to step S108, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the AT main graph 71a is on. If it is determined to be on, the process proceeds to step S109, and the AT main control means 71 subtracts “1” from the number of games G of the AT game. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S108 that the AT main flag 71a is not on, the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 above, there is a case where the small combination 3A is won in the lottery of the combination in step S52 and the freeze is executed in the game. At this time, the reel operation is performed three times before shifting to the normal game, and the specific symbol A or B is stopped in the third reel operation. Since the AT game is started when the freeze ends and the game is shifted to the normal game, the push order notification based on the small combination 3A won in the game is performed.
Thereby, in one game, the specific symbol A or B is stopped, and the push order of the small combination 3A which is an AT small combination is notified.

Here, conventionally, when an AT game is executed, the AT game is started from the next game after the “7” as the starting point of the AT game is aligned. And even if the start game of the AT game is stopped and displayed, it is not a prize for a small role, so no payout is performed. Thereby, in order to stop the start game of AT game, the player has to consume medals.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, the stop display of the specific symbol A or B, the notification related to the winning of the small role 3A, and the winning of the small role 3A can be performed within one game.

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing of the main control means 50 during an AT game. FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG.
In step S121 of FIG. 18, the main control means 50 continues to detect whether the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S122, and the part lottery means 61 performs a part lottery.

  In the next step S123, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the AT main flag 71a is on. When it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S124, and when it is determined that it is not on, the process proceeds to step S127. Note that it is determined that the game is turned on during an AT game, and it is determined that the game is not turned on during a non-AT game.

  In step S124, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the small combination 3A is won in the lottery in step S122. When it is determined that the small role 3A has been won, the process proceeds to step S125, and when it is determined that the small role 3A has not been won, the process proceeds to step S135.

In step S125, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 corresponding to the selected small combination 3A is transmitted to the sub-control means 80. In the next step S126, the reel control means 64 controls to start the rotation of all the reels 31.
Next, proceeding to step S127, the main control means 50 continues to determine whether or not the stop switch 42 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S128, and the reel control means 64 operates the stop switch operated based on the lottery result (step S122) of the combination in the game and the operation timing of the stop switch 42. Stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to 42 is performed.

In the next step S129, the main control means 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have stopped. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S130. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S127.
In step S130, the payout means 67 pays out medals based on the winning combination in the game. Although not shown in the flowchart, when it is determined in step S129 that all the reels 31 are stopped, the winning symbol determining means 66 determines the winning combination.

  Next, proceeding to step S131, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the AT main flag 71a is on. When it is determined that it is on (AT game is in progress), the process proceeds to step S132, and when it is determined that it is not on (non-AT game is in progress), the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

  In step S132, the AT main control means 71 subtracts “1” from the remaining game count G of the AT game. Next, proceeding to step S133, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games G of the AT game has become “0”. When it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S134, in which the AT main control unit 71 turns off the AT main flag 71a, and ends the process according to this flowchart. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S133 that the number of remaining games G of the AT game is not "0", the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S124 that the small combination 3A has not been won and the process proceeds to step S135, the AT main control means 71 has won a rare small combination (small combination 1 or small combination 2) in the lottery in step S122. Determine whether. When it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step S136. When it is determined that the player has not been won, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S136, the AT main control means 71 performs a lottery by adding the number of games of the AT game based on the winning of the rare small role. Next, proceeding to step S137, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the extra lottery is won. When it is determined that the winning is made, the process proceeds to step S138, and the AT main control means 71 turns on the addition flag 71c. Then, the process proceeds to step S151 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S137 that the winning is not made, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S151 in FIG. 19, the freeze control means 70 starts the freeze. Next, proceeding to step S152, the reel control means 64 starts the rotation of the reel 31 related to the reel operation during the freeze. Note that when the process proceeds to step S126, the rotation of the reel 31 of the normal game is started, but in step S152, the rotation of the reel 31 being frozen is started.

  Then, in the next step S153, the freeze control means 70 sets the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d. In the next step S154, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S155, and when it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S169.

In step S155, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the stop switch 42 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S156, and when it is determined that the stop switch 42 has not been operated, the process returns to step S154.
In step S156, the reel control means 64 determines whether or not the extra flag 71c is on. When it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S157, and when it is determined that it is not on, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S157, the reel control unit 64 uses the specific symbol C table to stop the reel 31 so as to stop and display “BAR”. On the other hand, in step S158, the reel control means 64 stops the reels 31 so as not to be aligned with “BAR” by using the normal game non-winning table.

  When the process proceeds from step S157 or step S158 to step S159, the reel control means 64 continues to determine whether or not the stop switch 42 turned on in step S155 is turned off. When it is detected that the stop switch 42 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S160.

In step S160, the main control means 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have stopped. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S161. When it is determined that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process proceeds to step S167.
In step S161, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S162, the freeze control means 70 resets the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d, and proceeds to step S163. In step S163, the main control means 50 determines whether or not the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S165, and when it is determined that the start switch 41 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S164.

In step S164, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S165, and when it is determined that it is not “0”, the process returns to step S163.
In step S165, the freeze control means 70 controls to end the freeze, and the AT main control means 71 turns off the addition flag 71c.
In step S166, the main control means 50 (reel control means 64) starts the rotation of the reel (random delay) and shifts to the normal game. Then, control goes to a step S127.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S160 that all the reels 31 are not stopped and the process proceeds to step S167, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d has become “0”. When it is determined that it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S169, and when it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S168.

In step S168, the freeze control means 70 resets the count value of the automatic stop counter 70d, and returns to step S155.
When the process proceeds from step S154 or step S167 to step S169, the freeze control means 70 (reel control means 64) automatically stops all the reels 31 that are rotating. Next, the process proceeds to step S165, and control is performed to end the freeze.

Note that the main control unit 50 cannot determine whether or not the sub-control unit 80 is informing the push order. For this reason, even if the push order is not notified on the side of the sub-control means 80, if the push order up to the freeze coincides by chance, the freeze occurs.
In addition, during the freeze, the pushing order of the reel operation three times until the specific symbol A or B is stopped accidentally even though the pushing order is not notified on the sub-control means 80 side. It is also possible to agree.

  If such a coincidence occurs, the specific symbol A or B stops. However, when the AT sub flag 82a is off, the sub-control unit 80 determines that the AT game lottery is not won even if an AT start signal or the like is transmitted from the main control unit 50, and plays the AT game. Control not to execute. That is, control is performed so as not to notify the push order when the small role 3A is won.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10A in the second embodiment, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the flow of the main control means 50 and the sub control means 80 in the non-AT game and AT game in the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 12 in the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the main control means 50 performs a lottery on whether or not to execute an AT game. For this reason, the control related to the AT game of the sub control means 80 is to notify the push order based on the signal transmitted from the main control means 50.

  The main control means 50 performs a lottery based on the lottery result of the combination and the like during the non-AT game, whether or not to execute each game and the AT game. The timing of the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the AT game is determined when the start switch 41 is operated, for example, when it is determined based on the winning of the rare small role. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery or determination as to whether or not to execute an AT game may be performed based on the digestion of a predetermined number of games or winning of a role. The timing of is when the game ends.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, the freeze control means 70 of 2nd Embodiment is not provided with the freeze counter 70a like 1st Embodiment.
The AT main control means 71 includes AT lottery means 71d for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute an AT game. Further, when it is decided to execute the AT game, an AT flag 71e is provided for storing it.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, since the AT game lottery is performed on the main control means 50 side, the AT sub-flag 82a of the first embodiment is not provided. Further, since there is no need to perform notification until the freeze occurs, the freeze notification counter 82b of the first embodiment is not provided.

  When the main control means 50 is won by a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game, the main control means 50 executes the freeze immediately or after passing through a latent period of a predetermined number of games. When providing a latent period of a predetermined number of games, the main control means 50 sends information indicating that the AT game has been selected for lottery and information on the latent period (number of games until the freeze is activated) to the sub-control means 80. Send. Based on this information, the sub-control means 80 outputs a sign effect until the freeze is activated.

  Note that the sub-control unit 80 outputs the effect of the sign when the freeze is executed after the incubation period. On the other hand, when the AT game is not won (it is not determined that the freeze is executed), it is also possible to output a fake sign effect at a predetermined rate (for example, determined by lottery).

In the second embodiment, since the AT game lottery is performed on the main control means 50 side, a game in which a predetermined push order is notified at the time of replay winning over a plurality of games as in the first embodiment until a freeze occurs. There is no need to run When the AT game is won and the freeze is executed without passing through the incubation period, the freeze can be executed immediately.
For example, when the start switch 41 is operated, an AT game lottery is performed, and when the lottery is won, a freeze can be executed from the game.

After execution of the freeze, as in the first embodiment, the main control means 50 determines the specific symbols by lottery, and the sub-control means determines the pressing order for stopping the determined specific symbols in the three reel operations. To 80.
It is the same as in the first embodiment that the reel operation is executed three times, the specific symbol A or B is stopped by the third reel operation, and then the freezing is ended and the game is shifted to the normal game (AT game). is there.

In the second embodiment, since it is not necessary to go through a plurality of games until a freeze occurs, for example, an AT game can be started with a game won for an AT game.
For example, when a lottery is made to win an AT game with a probability of about 1/1000 that of winning a small role 3A,
a) Start the game by operating the start switch 41 b) Win the small role 3A and win the AT game by the lottery of the role c) Start the freeze in the game and execute the reel operation 3 times, the third reel Stop the specific symbol by the action d) After the specific symbol is stopped, the freeze is ended and the game moves to the AT game, and a series of flow of notifying the pressing order of the small role 3A won in the game is executed within one game. It becomes possible.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the main control means 50 in the execution of freeze in the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 15 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 22, steps S51 to S53 are the same as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 15), and thus description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the freeze flag 70b is on, the process proceeds to step S56. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S181, and the AT main control means 71 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game.

Next, proceeding to step S182, the AT main control means 71 determines whether or not the lottery of step S181 has been won. When it is determined that the winning is made, the process proceeds to step S183, and the freeze control means 70 turns on the freeze flag 70b. Then, the process proceeds to step S55.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S182 that the winning combination is not made, the process proceeds to step S64.
Since the processing after step S55 is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 15), description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the AT game lottery is won, the freeze flag 70b is turned on, and in the example of FIG. 22, the freeze is started from the game. Note that, as described above, when an AT game is won, the AT game may be hidden (prediction), and the freeze may be executed after the next game or after several games to several tens of games.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when the reel 31 is stopped during the frozen reel operation, the stop switch 42 among the operation switches is operated.
On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as one of the operation switches, an effect switch (connected to the main control means 50) (freezing reel operation switch) is provided, and the effect switch is operated three times. Each reel 31 is stopped.

FIG. 23 is a time chart showing the states of the start switch 41, the effect switch, the effect switch lamp, and the reel 31 in the reel operation during freezing according to the third embodiment.
The effect switch lamp is a lamp for turning on / off the effect switch, similarly to the stop switch lamp of the first embodiment.

  When the start switch 41 is turned on from off, the first to third reels 31 (all reels 31) go from the stopped state to the constant speed state through the acceleration range. When all the reels 31 are in the constant speed state, the effect switch lamp is changed from the previously turned off state to the lit state. The effect switch lamp informs the player that the operation of the effect switch is not accepted in the freeze when the light is off, and informs the player that the operation of the effect switch is accepted in the freeze when the light is lit. is there. That is, the effect switch lamp plays a role of a notification means during the freeze. However, when the effect switch lamp is turned on or in place of the effect switch lamp, the image display device 23 may be notified of "Press the effect switch!"

When the first effect switch is operated, the effect switch lamp is turned off from the moment until the first reel 31 stops. The first reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the first operation of the effect switch. At the time of stop, the first reel 31 stops with fluctuations in the swing as in the first embodiment.
When the first reel 31 stops, the effect switch lamp is turned on again.

Next, when the second effect switch is operated, the effect switch lamp is turned off from the moment until the second reel 31 stops. The second reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the second operation of the effect switch. At the time of stop, the second reel 31 stops with shaking fluctuation.
When the second reel 31 stops, the effect switch lamp is turned on again.

  Next, when the third effect switch is operated, the effect switch lamp is turned off from that moment until the third reel 31 stops. The third reel 31 stops through a deceleration state based on the third operation of the effect switch. At the time of stop, the third reel 31 stops with shaking fluctuation.

  When all the reels 31 are stopped (with shaking fluctuation), the effect switch lamp is turned on, and the effect switch lamp is operable. When the effect switch is operated, the effect switch lamp is turned off, and the freezing operation ends when the reel operation is performed once, and the normal game is started simultaneously with the end of the freezing operation. Thereby, each reel 31 starts rotation with a random delay.

  In the example of FIG. 23, the rotation of the reel 31 is started in the order of the third reel 31, the second reel 31, and the first reel 31. When all reels 31 are in a constant speed state and acceptance of stop switch 42 is permitted, all stop switch lamps are turned blue. When the stop switch lamp turns blue, the player is notified that the function of the stop switch 42 has become effective for obtaining a game result.

  In the third embodiment, 20 seconds are counted every time each effect switch is operated, and when the effect switch is not operated before 20 seconds elapses, the reel 31 is automatically stopped and frozen. And the reel 31 is automatically rotated (randomly delayed) in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

In addition, the number of effect switches is not limited to one and may be three. In this case, a left effect switch corresponding to the left reel 31, a middle effect switch corresponding to the middle reel 31, and a right effect switch corresponding to the right reel 31 are provided, and each effect switch is operated during the reel operation during freezing. Thus, the reel 31 corresponding to the effect switch may be stopped.
In this case, when the reel 31 is rotated after the freeze is finished, any effect switch may be operated, or the start switch 41 is operated (the function is not effective for obtaining a game result). You may let them.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following various deformation | transformation are possible.
(1) In step S55 of FIG. 15 in the first embodiment or FIG. 22 in the second embodiment, when starting the freeze, whether “red 7” or “blue 7” is aligned during the third reel operation. It was determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the start of the third reel operation, a lottery may be performed on the main control means 50 side for distribution.

  That is, during the first and second reel operations, the main control unit 50 side randomly determines the push order and transmits it to the sub-control unit 80. The sub-control means 80 notifies the transmitted pressing order. The main control means 50 performs the third reel operation when the pushing order in the first and second reel operations is the same, and determines whether “red 7” or “blue 7” is aligned at this time. You may decide by lottery etc.

  (2) The determination of whether or not to execute the AT game is not limited to the case where a rare small role is won, but may be determined by the number of games. For example, at the start of an AT game, during an AT game, or at the end of an AT game, the number of games until the next AT game (freeze) is generated (after shifting to a non-AT game, the next AT game is started. Number of games until) is determined by lottery.

  There are various determination methods, for example, a method of determining by lottery in the first stage and the second stage. The first stage lottery is determined to be within 256 games (high probability), between 257-512 games (normal probability), or between 513-1599 games (low probability), and then in the second stage A specific number of games is selected by lottery.

  In this way, for example, when there are about 32 games remaining until the AT game is activated, it is possible to output the sign of the present sign, and it is possible to generate a freeze simultaneously with the output of the winning decision effect of the AT game. It becomes. Further, even if the AT game is not won, it is possible to output an effect of a fake sign similar to this sign.

(3) In the third reel operation during the freeze, it is possible to perform a reel effect in which “red 7” is aligned and then changed to “blue 7”.
For example, after stopping the reel 31 with “red 7” aligned, after 1-2 seconds (regardless of the player's operation switch operation), the reel 31 is changed again and stopped with “blue 7” aligned. Is mentioned. Alternatively, after the reels 31 are stopped at the “red 7” alignment, when the player operates the bet switch 40 or the start switch 41, the reels 31 are changed again and stopped at the “blue 7” alignment. .

  In the present embodiment (FIG. 2), the “Red 7” symbol is arranged at No. 16 for all reels 31, and the “Blue 7” symbol is “Red 7” and “Blue” for each reel 31. The symbol interval of “7” is different. However, if the “Blue 7” symbol is placed on all the reels 31, for example, at position 19 (a position that does not appear in the display window 11 when the “Red 7” is aligned and is close to the “Red 7” symbol), After the “Red 7” alignment is stopped at the middle stage, the reels 31 can be driven to instantly change to the “Blue 7” alignment.

  (4) In the first and second reel operations, each reel 31 is stopped in response to the operation of the stop switch 42. For the third reel operation, for example, the start switch 41 or the first stop switch is operated. At the time of operation 42, all the reels 31 may be stopped at the same time and stopped at the same time as “red 7” or “blue 7”. In this case, when the pressing order of the first stop switch 42 is correct, all the reels 31 are stopped all at once. However, when the pressing order of the first stop switch 42 is incorrect, every time the stop switch 42 is operated. The corresponding reel 31 may be stopped.

  (5) Also, if the player makes a pushing order mistake during the first or second reel operation, all the reels 31 that are rotating at that time are stopped all at once, for example, the losing eye is stopped. May be.

(6) In the first embodiment, the main control means 50 manages the number of AT games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 80 may perform control so as to manage the number of games.
In this case, at the time of rare small combination winning, the sub-control means 80 determines whether or not to add the number of AT games. As a method of notifying the main control means 50 of the added number of games, for example, an irregular pressing is notified at the time of replay winning. In consideration of the possibility that the player may accidentally make an operation mistake at the time of replay winning, it is preferable to notify the irregular pressing at the time of a plurality of replay winnings as in the process of reaching the freeze in the first embodiment.

  When the stop switch 42 is operated with a predetermined irregular pressing during a plurality of replay wins, the main control means 50 determines that the number of games has been added, and determines in advance by the number of irregular pressings and the pressing order. Add the number of games played.

  Note that it is not always necessary for the main control means 50 to grasp the number of AT games. For example, when the freeze is executed at the end of the AT game, or the outside signal is sent to the outside according to the number of AT games. Necessary when sending.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the rotation mode of the reel 31 (for example, the acceleration state and the constant speed state at the start of rotation) is the same between the normal game and the frozen state. However, it is also possible to differentiate between normal games and freezing. For example, the speed at the constant speed of the reel 31 being frozen may be controlled to be faster (high speed) or slower (low speed, slow) than the speed at the constant speed of the reel 31 being played normally.

In addition, the rotation direction of the reel 31 during freezing is the direction in which the symbol moves from top to bottom (forward direction) in FIG. 3 as in the normal game. The direction (in FIG. 3, the direction in which the symbol moves from bottom to top) may be used.
In addition, when the speed of the reel 31 at a constant speed is set to a high speed or a low speed, a difference from the normal game may be provided to the extent that the player can experience (actually feel), but by making it slightly different, Alternatively, the player may be obscure that the speed is low.

  (8) Further, even during freezing, a time when the reel 31 rotates in the forward direction and a time when the reel 31 rotates in the reverse direction may be provided. For example, the first reel operation may be a forward rotation and the second may be a reverse rotation. If the reel 31 is rotated in the reverse rotation during the second reel operation, the player can easily determine that the second reel operation is also performed.

  The same applies to the speed of the reel 31 at a constant speed. For example, a) the first reel operation is a normal speed and the second is a low speed, b) the first reel operation is a normal speed, the second is a high speed, and c) the first reel operation is For example, the speed is high and the second time is low.

  (9) Further, the player may be instructed which of the specific symbols A or B is likely to be aligned during the reel operation, depending on the constant speed and rotation direction of the reel 31. For example, at the time of the reel operation for aligning “blue 7”, the speed and the rotation direction may be varied. Alternatively, the speed and rotation direction of the reel 31 at a constant speed can be determined by lottery for each reel operation. For example, the selection rate of low speed, high speed, or reverse rotation is set to 5% during reel operation for “red 7” alignment, and the selection rate of low speed, high speed, or reverse rotation is set to 40% during reel operation for “blue 7” alignment. And setting.

  (10) Furthermore, the speed at which the reel 31 is stopped during the reel operation can be variously set as described above. For example, when “blue 7” is aligned, the reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 is slowly (slow) rotated to stop it or as fast as possible (“blue 7” stops instantaneously). ).

  Further, when stopping the reel 31 during the reel operation, there may be provided a time when the reel 31 is stopped with a minimum rotation amount and a time when the reel 31 is stopped after at least one rotation. For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped, it is stopped in less than one rotation, and when the symbol “blue 7” is stopped, it is stopped after one rotation or more.

(11) In the above embodiment, the reel 31 is stopped by the operation of the stop switch 42 during the reel operation. In the case of performing the second reel operation, the reel 31 was rotated when the start switch 41 was operated.
However, as an operation switch for stopping the reel 31 during the operation of the reel during freezing, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, a checkout switch, or the like can be used as an input device other than the stop switch 42. As a matter of course, the functions of the bet switch 40 and the start switch 41 during the freeze are not effective for obtaining a game result by proceeding with the game.
Furthermore, when setting in this way, it is preferable to display an image such as “Press the bet switch 40!” On the image display device 23 to notify the player of the progress of the reel operation during freezing.

  (12) In the reel operation during the freeze, when the left, middle and right stop switches 42 are operated, the left, middle and right reels 31 are stopped, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled to stop all the reels 31 when any one of the stop switches 42 is operated in at least one reel operation. It is also possible to stop all the reels 31 by a single operation of the bet switch 40 and the start switch 41. Furthermore, each time the bet switch 40, the start switch 41, or any one stop switch 42 (the same operation switch) is operated once, the left, middle, and right reels 31 are controlled so as to stop sequentially. Also good.

  In particular, when stopping the specific symbol A or B in the third reel operation, if the player makes an operation mistake, the player makes the operation mistake (when the stop switch 42 that causes the operation mistake is operated) The reels 31 may be stopped at the same time so that “red 7” or “blue 7” is aligned. In this way, it is not necessary to perform the third reel operation again.

  (13) In the reel operation of the above embodiment, the left, middle and right reels 31 are stopped corresponding to the left, middle and right stop switches 42, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the reel operation, for example, the right reel 31 may be stopped when the left stop switch 42 is operated, or the left and middle reels 31 may be stopped simultaneously when the left stop switch 42 is operated. Is possible. That is, in the reel operation during the freeze, the reel 31 that does not correspond to the operated stop switch 42 may be stopped (inconsistency stop).

  (14) In this embodiment, in the reel operation during freezing, the combination of replay symbols is stopped using the replay table for the first time and the second time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a “chance” symbol that is not a symbol related to a role is provided as a symbol of the reel 31, and “chance” − “chance” − “chance” is set at the first and second reel operations. , Any symbol combination line (preferably, a straight line) may be stopped.

In this case, if “chance” is arranged for all reels 31 at intervals of 5 symbols or less like “RP” and “bell”, the maximum number of moving frames is 4 as in the case of stopping “RP”. It can be stopped within a frame.
If the “chance” symbol set is regarded as a combination of 0 sheets, there is no need to pay out medals, and there is no need to perform a fake effect of automatic insertion of medals as when the “RP” symbol set is stopped during reel operation.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the player is notified that the freeze is being performed by lighting the stop switch lamp in purple. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lamp (such as an LED) that is lit only during freezing is provided outside the casing of the slot machine 10 (a position that can be easily seen by the player). The player may be notified that the freeze is in progress.

  In this case, it is not always necessary to light the stop switch lamp in purple, and it may be lit in blue as in the normal game. Note that the stop switch lamp can be lit in blue as in the normal game without providing the lamp, even during freezing. In this case, for example, by making the rotation mode of the reel 31 different from that of the normal game, it is possible to notify the player that the player is freezing.

(16) At the time of stopping the reel operation during the freeze, in the above-described embodiment, the reel operation is stopped with fluctuation of shaking. Therefore, the stop of the reel 31 that is frozen means that the reel 31 is not actually stopped and is accompanied by a fluctuation of the swing, and therefore the fluctuation of the reel 31 is continued for a long time.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop state during the reel operation may be maintained in a stationary state (no fluctuation in swing) until the re-variation condition of the reel 31 is satisfied, similarly to the stop in the normal game.

  (17) Further, the stop in the reel operation is not limited to the fluctuation of shaking, but may be stopped after a bound stop or a movement control (slip) of five frames or more after the stop switch 42 is operated. Here, the “bound stop” means that when the reel 31 stops, the reel 31 stops once it has moved up and down once or a plurality of times after reaching the target stop position.

  (18) Although the example shown in FIG. 9 is given as the fluctuation of shaking in the present embodiment, various settings can be made with respect to the amplitude in the vertical direction of the reel 31 and the operation speed at the time of fluctuation fluctuation. For example, the left reel 31 may be driven so that the reel 31 does not stop until the state shown in FIG. 9A is changed to the state shown in FIG. It may be.

For example, the left reel 31 may be moved to the position shown in FIG. 9B by driving the left reel 31 at a predetermined speed after resting at the position shown in FIG.
Alternatively, an aspect (vibration) that “shuffles in small increments” from the viewpoint of the player may be obtained by reducing the amplitude of the vertical movement of the reel 31 and increasing the moving speed of the reel 31.

(19) The motor 32 of this embodiment uses, for example, a four-phase stepping motor, and the reel 31 is stopped in the normal game by stopping the four-phase drive.
On the other hand, when the reel 31 is stopped during freezing, the reel 31 may be driven in the same manner as described above. However, for example, by performing a three-phase drive stop, a stop mode (for example, a deceleration mode) different from the reel stop in the normal game. Different).

  (20) During freezing, when all the reels 31 are stopped, the bet switch 40 may be operated to turn on the medal insertion lamp or turn on the effective line lamp.

  For example, during the freeze, after the first reel operation is completed, the player operates the start switch 41 to perform the second reel operation, but before the start switch 41 is operated in the second reel operation, When the person operates the bet switch 40, it is possible to perform a fake effect that lights the medal insertion lamp and the effective line lamp.

(21) In this embodiment, an example in which the reel operation is performed three times continuously during the freeze has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one freeze (and reel operation) is assigned to one normal game. It may be.
Further, the number of reel operations when performing a plurality of reel operations during the freeze is not determined in advance as three times as in the above-described embodiment, but is operated by a player during a stoppage or reel operation. It is also possible to determine the operation mode of the stop switch 42 or the like (the pressing order of the stop switch 42, whether or not the stop switch 42 is automatically stopped without being operated, etc.).

(22) In the case where the reel operation is continuously performed a plurality of times during the freeze, an effect that prompts the player to operate the bet switch 40 may be output in the second and subsequent reel operations. An effect that prompts the user to operate the start switch 41 may be output.
On the other hand, at the start of the second and subsequent reel operations, it is possible to rotate the reel 31 without operating the start switch 41 by the player.

(23) Since the reel operation during freezing is performed by temporarily stopping the progress of the normal game, the normal game including these reel operations is one game regardless of how many times the reel operation is performed. .
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games may be counted as “+1” per reel operation. For example, in a hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed, a game history display device that displays the total number of games played on the current day, the number of AT games, etc. may be provided at the top of the slot machine 10. The number of games played may be displayed by counting one game per reel operation.

  As described above, regarding the reel operation, if the number of games is counted as “+1”, there is a merit for the player. For example, if an AT game is executed after a predecessor (latent period) of a predetermined number of games after winning an AT game, if the number of games including the reel operation is counted, the number of medals consumed in the omen is reduced. Can do.

  In addition, when performing a continuous production that continuously outputs a series of productions over a plurality of games, freeze is performed during the continuous production, and one or more reel operations are performed, including the reel operations. If the number of games is counted, the number of medals consumed during continuous production can be reduced.

Furthermore, when the rule operation is regarded as one game and the normal game starting after the freeze is regarded as one game, an effect equivalent to one game is output for each reel operation, and the normal game after the freeze is terminated. Furthermore, if an effect equivalent to one game is output, it is possible to give the player an impression that a plurality of games have been played.
For example, when a continuous performance is performed during a normal game, an effect in which the enemy character attacks the hero character is output in the first game, and an effect in which the hero character defends against the attack of the enemy character is output in the second game. Suppose there is a case.

  When this continuous production is output during freeze, an effect that the enemy character attacks the hero character is output in the reel operation during the freeze, and in the normal game after the freeze ends, the hero character attacks the enemy character. For example, outputting a defense effect.

  (24) The combination of symbols to be stopped at the time of reel operation during freezing is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, for example, a symbol such as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”, or a combination of these symbols Also good. In addition, when “bell” stops, the probability that the “red 7” alignment is stopped and displayed in the final reel operation is increased, and when “cherry” stops, “blue 7” alignment is performed in the final reel operation. For example, increasing the probability of stop display.

  Further, in the reel operation, when the combination of symbols of the small role 1, the small role 2, and the small role 3A is stopped, the stop position determination table 65 (the small role 1 table, the small role 2 table, the small role) used in the normal game. 3A table) can also be used. In this case, the maximum number of moving frames when the reel 31 is stopped is 4, and the reel 31 is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop switch 42 is operated.

Alternatively, a small role 1 table, a small role 2 table, and a small role 3A table specific to reel operation are provided, and the maximum number of moving frames is set to 5 frames or more, and symbols corresponding to the small role 1, small role 2, and small role 3A are provided. The combination may be stopped. In this case, even “Cherry” or “Watermelon” symbols can be stopped by “PB = 1”.
Further, the combination of symbols to be stopped by the reel operation during the freeze may be determined by lottery at the start of the reel operation, or determined based on the lottery result of the role in the normal game when the freeze is started. May be.

  (25) As described above, the back lamp for illuminating the symbols displayed on the reel 31 from behind is provided on the inner peripheral surface side of the reel 31. Here, the back lamp is lit in a predetermined color during the normal game, but the back lamp may be lit in a color different from the normal game during the freeze.

  (26) In the above embodiment, after all the reels 31 are stopped by the reel operation, the operation waits for the start switch 41 to be operated. When the start switch 41 is operated, the freeze is finished and the reel 31 is rotated. It was. Further, the reel 31 is automatically rotated when 20 seconds have elapsed without the start switch 41 being operated.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. After 20 seconds have passed without any operation of at least one stop switch 42 and all the reels 31 have been stopped, the freeze is ended after waiting for 1 to 2 seconds, and then The reel 31 may be automatically rotated (without waiting for the operation of the start switch 41).

(27) In the above embodiment, when there is a push order error in the first or second reel operation, the freeze is terminated and the game moves to the normal game. However, not limited to this, the special figure counter 70c is cleared, but the freeze may be continued.
In this case, after clearing the special figure counter 70c in step S94 in FIG. 16, the process may proceed to step S92.

(28) A continuous lottery can be executed at the end of the AT game. For example, the number of games of one set of AT games is set to 30 games, and whether or not to continue the AT game by the end of 30 games (whether or not to perform the next set) is determined by lottery or the like.
Then, in the final game of the AT game (30th game), when the AT game is continued, the reel operation during the freeze that stops the reels 31 with “Red 7” or “Blue 7” aligned is executed, and the AT game In the case of ending (non-continuing), the reel operation during freezing may be stopped at the losing point.

  (29) After starting the normal game, it is possible to execute the freeze after the first reel 31 or the second reel 31 is stopped. For example, the first reel 31 is stopped as a normal game, but the second and third reels 31 are stopped as a reel operation during freezing.

  (30) In the first embodiment, three replay wins are required before freezing, and the reel operation is performed three times during the freeze, but the number of times is not limited to this. However, it is preferable to provide a plurality of games as the number of games before freezing. This is because it is possible to reduce the probability that a freeze will occur by chance.

  (31) In the present embodiment, it is determined on the main control means 50 side whether "Red 7" or "Blue 7" is aligned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined on the sub-control means 80 side. When determining on the side of the sub-control means 80, for example, when a lottery for whether or not to execute an AT game is won, a lottery is assigned.

  In this case, on the main control means 50 side, when the stop switch 42 is operated in advance in a predetermined pushing order in a plurality of reel operations during freeze, “red 7” is aligned in the last reel operation. When the stop switch 42 is operated in another predetermined pressing order, it is set to stop at the same time as “blue 7” in the last reel operation. That is, it is determined by the sub-control means 80 whether the “red 7” alignment or the “blue 7” alignment is set, and the main control means 50 only stops the “red 7” alignment or the “blue 7” alignment according to the pressing order. Become.

(32) About the random delay after the end of freeze, the following modifications are possible.
a) The first to fifth examples of the random delay are not limited to being implemented independently, and can be implemented by combining the embodiments.
For example, the combination of the 2nd example and the 3rd example is mentioned.
Specifically, as in the third example, the random value of each reel 31 is determined from one counter C4, and the delay time of each reel 31 is determined based on the value. For the reel 31 with the shortest delay time (delay time is t1), the rotation of the reel 31 is started simultaneously with the release of the freeze as in the second example, and the delay time t1 is set for the other reels 31. For example, the reel 31 starts rotating after the pulled delay time has elapsed.

b) The same applies to the combination of the first example and the second example.
Specifically, the random number value of each reel 31 is determined from the three counters C1 to C3 as in the first example, and the delay time of each reel 31 is determined based on the value. For the reel 31 with the shortest delay time (delay time is t1), the rotation of the reel 31 is started simultaneously with the release of the freeze as in the second example, and the delay time t1 is set for the other reels 31. For example, the reel 31 starts rotating after the pulled delay time has elapsed.

  c) Furthermore, when the delay time is added to the acceleration region of the reel 31 as in the fourth example, the delay time of each reel 31 is determined from the random numbers of the three counters C1 to C3 as in the first example. You may decide. Or you may determine the delay time of each reel 31 from the random value of one counter C4 like a 3rd example.

  d) Further, after the random number value of each reel 31 is determined from the counters C1 to C3 of the first example or the counter C4 of the third example, the delay time of each reel 31 is determined based on the random number value. Either the number of delay steps of each motor 32 or the number of delay symbols of each reel 31 may be determined.

  (33) The first to third embodiments and the various modifications described above are not limited to being implemented alone, but can be implemented in appropriate combination.

10, 10A slot machine 11 display window 21 lamp 22 speaker 23 image display device 31 reel 32 motor 34 index 35 sensor 40 bet switch 41 start switch 42 stop switch 43 medal slot 50 main (game) control means 61 role lottery means 62 role Lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 63a Winning flag 64 Reel control means 64a Pushing order detection means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol judgment means 67 Payout means 68 Special game control means 69 Game state control means 70 Freeze control means 70a Freeze counter 70b Freeze flag 70c Special figure counter 70d Automatic stop counter 71 AT main control means 71a AT main flag 71b Outer end signal transmission means 71c Additional flag 7 d AT lottery means 71e AT flag 80 sub (effect) control means 81 effect output control means 82 AT sub controller 82a AT Sabufuragu 82b freeze broadcast counter 100 external terminal board

Claims (8)

Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
An operation switch operated by the player;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means includes
Means for lottery drawing,
In a normal game in which the function of the operation switch is effective for advancing the game and obtaining a game result, when a stop switch that is one of the operation switches is operated, Based on the maximum movement symbol number range from when the stop switch is operated, and means for displaying the game result in the game by the combination of symbols at the time of the stop of the reel,
The main control means is capable of executing a freeze in which the function of the operation switch is not effective for obtaining a game result in a normal game by proceeding with a normal game,
The sub-control means includes
Decide whether or not to execute a specific game that is advantageous to the player,
When it is decided to execute the specific game, in one or more normal games, the operation content of the operation switch for generating the freeze is notified,
The main control means includes
In the normal game, when the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for generating the freeze, the freeze is executed in one or more normal games after the next game,
During the freeze, by controlling the operation switch to stop the spinning reel, the combination of symbols that do not indicate the game result of the game is controlled to be displayed,
During the freeze, the sub-control means notifies the operation content of the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A or the operation content of the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination B. ,
When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A during the rotation of the reel during the freeze, the main control means is different from the normal game and is specific to the freeze. When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A by the reel stop control and the specific symbol combination B being stopped and displayed, When the specific combination B is stopped and displayed by the reel stop control, and the operation switch is not operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying the specific combination A or B, the reels in the normal game are not operated. Stop and display other symbol combinations different from the specific symbol combination by stop control similar to the stop control,
During freeze, when a specific symbol combination A or B or the other symbol combination is stopped and displayed, after the freezing end condition is satisfied, the operation shifts to the rotation operation of the reel in the normal game. Slot machine to be. In claim 1,
The main control means performs a reel operation for rotating and stopping the reel a plurality of times triggered by an operation of the operation switch during the freeze,
The operation contents of the operation switch for each reel operation for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, and a specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations being stopped and displayed To determine the operation content of the operation switch for each reel operation to
When the sub-control means stops and displays a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, the sub-control means operates the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination A for each reel operation. When notifying the contents and stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations, the operation of the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination B for each reel operation Inform the contents,
When the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy a condition for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination A in a plurality of reel operations, the main control means stops and displays the specific symbol combination A. A slot for displaying a specific symbol combination B when the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy a condition for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination B in a plurality of reel operations. Machine In claim 1 or claim 2,
The specific game is a game for notifying the operation content of the stop switch, which is advantageous to the player in the game that is the result of the predetermined role lottery,
The sub-control means displays a specific symbol combination A or B stopped during freezing, and when the game shifts to a normal game, executes the specific game from the normal game, and the normal game is the predetermined combination lottery. When the game is a result, by notifying the operation of the stop switch in the normal game,
A slot machine that performs both a stop display of a specific symbol combination A or B that is frozen and a notification of the operation content in a specific game within one game. In any one of Claim 1 to Claim 3,
The main control means performs a reel operation for rotating and stopping the reel a plurality of times triggered by an operation of the operation switch during the freeze,
The operation content of the operation switch for each reel operation for stopping and displaying the combination of the specific symbols in a plurality of reel operations is determined,
When the sub-control means stops displaying the specific symbol combination in a plurality of reel operations, the sub-control means operates the operation switch for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination for each reel operation. Inform the contents,
The main control means stops and displays the specific symbol combination when the operation switch is operated so as to satisfy the condition for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination in a plurality of reel operations. A slot machine featuring. In any one of Claim 1 to Claim 4,
When the main control means ends the freeze and shifts to the rotation operation of the reel in the normal game, the main control means controls to start the rotation after a lapse of a randomly determined delay time for each reel. A featured slot machine. In any one of Claim 1-5,
The main control means includes
During freeze, when the operation of the stop switch except the last stop switch is detected, the effective time of the next stop switch operation is set,
When the operation of the next stop switch is not detected during the effective time, the reel that is rotating is stopped, the freeze is terminated, and the operation shifts to the rotating operation of the reel in a normal game. Slot machine. In claim 6,
When the effective time has elapsed from the time when the on state of the stop switch is detected during the freeze while the on state is maintained, the main control means is until the off state of the stop switch is detected. A slot machine characterized in that the freeze is not terminated and the freeze is controlled to be terminated when the OFF state of the stop switch is detected. In any one of Claim 1 to Claim 7,
When the specific operation switch is operated during freezing, the main control means stops all of the rotating reels almost simultaneously with the operation as a trigger, and stops displaying the specific symbol combination. A slot machine characterized by

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