JP2014210064A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest by changing a rotating drum performance mode based on operation of operation means during freezing or time lapse.SOLUTION: A rotating reel is set to be in a vibration state during freezing, and the corresponding rotating reel is reversely rotated every time when pressing order of a stop switch is answered correctly. In this case, the number of AT games is added. When all of the rotating reels are rotated reversely, return to a vibration mode is performed again after lapse of predetermined time, and operation of the stop switch is received. When the stop switch is not operated for fixed time, it is determined whether the pressing order is correct or not on the assumption that the stop switch is operated in predetermined order.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a rotating reel.

  This type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, is configured to notify the player of the lottery result of the winning determination whether or not it is won by various methods. And as a mode of production, a freeze in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped and a spinning production in which a rotating reel is operated in a mode different from normal during the freeze are widely known. For example, in Patent Document 1, as the operation mode of the spinning drum effect, there are those in which all or a part of the rotating reel rotates, all of the rotating reel does not rotate, all or a part of the rotating reel vibrates, etc. Have been described. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a game in which a player operates an operation unit such as a stop switch during a rotation effect to change the operation mode of the rotary reel and gives a privilege according to the operation mode of the operation unit. The machine is listed.

JP 2012-1000083 (paragraph 0010) JP 2011-224203 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, when it is possible to repeatedly execute a spinning effect during freezes, the number of executions, etc. was managed by lottery of game control devices that control the operation of the rotating reel. It has been difficult to perform control such as increasing the number of times of spinning effect in a state (for example, during AT). Also, in the spinning production managed by lottery, the player's involvement is limited for continuation and termination, and the production tends to be monotonous.
On the other hand, if the operation mode of the rotating reel is changed based on the player's operation during the spinning performance, some players think that it is troublesome to operate the switches in the spinning performance that is not the original game. Yes.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by changing the aspect of the spinning effect based on the operation of the operating means during the freeze or the passage of time.

The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parentheses and drawing number show the code | symbol and number used in embodiment of invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(First invention)
A first invention of the present application includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on a surface, a start switch (30) for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels (40), A plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping the rotating reel (40) of the rotating reel (40), and based on operation signals of the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50), A gaming machine comprising at least reel control means (100) for controlling the operation and freeze control means (150) for controlling the freeze that stops the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is met .

  In the present invention, the operation mode determination means (push order lottery means 111) for determining a specific operation mode for any one of the predetermined operation means including the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50). ) And the freeze based on the control of the freeze control means (150), whether any one of the operation means is operated in a mode that matches the specific operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit (111) The reel control means (100) operates the rotary reel (40) in a first manner at a predetermined trigger during the freeze. Be able to. Further, the operation determination means (112) inputs an operation signal of any one of the operation means when the reel control means (100) operates the rotary reel (40) in the first mode. In such a case, the operation determination is performed based on the operation mode of the operation means, and if the operation signal of any of the operation means is not input even after a predetermined time has passed, It is assumed that any one of the operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and the operation determination is performed based on the operation mode determined to be operated.

  Then, when the reel control means (100) operates the rotary reel (40) in the first mode, the operation determination means (112) is operated or treated as operated. When the correct answer is determined to determine that the operation mode matches the specific operation mode, the reel control unit (100) sets the operation mode of the rotating reel (40) to the operation unit. Switching to the second mode different from the first mode, when the operation determination unit (112) has determined the correct answer, the freeze control unit (150) can continue the freeze, The reel control means (100) is configured to be able to switch the operation mode of the rotating reel (40) operating in the second mode to the first operation mode during the continuous freeze. It is characterized by being.

(Action / Effect)
In the present invention, “any operation means” for which a specific operation mode is determined may be a single operation means or a plurality of operation means. In addition, the first mode and the second mode of the operation mode of the rotary reel (40) are either the normal mode of rotation of the rotary reel (40) (the operation of the start switch (30) when not frozen). It may be the same mode as the rotating reel (40) based on the rotating mode).
According to the present invention, if any of the operating means is operated in a correct manner within a predetermined time while the rotary reel (40) is operating in the first mode while being frozen, the freeze continues and the rotation is continued. The operation mode of the reel (40) is changed from the first mode to the second mode. The operation mode of the rotary reel (40) changed to the second mode returns to the first mode, for example, triggered by the passage of time or the operation of a predetermined operation means. Thereby, the operation signal of the operation means can be received again, and the second round of the spinning effect is performed. On the other hand, when the operating means is not operated within a certain time, the operation determining means (112) performs the operation determination as if the operating means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and as a result, the correct answer is determined. When performed, the operation mode of the rotary reel (40) changes from the first mode to the second mode. Note that the freeze may not be continued if the operating means is not operated within a certain time.

  By forming in this way, it is possible to manage whether or not the freeze and the spinning effect are continued by operating the operating means by the player. For example, when the production state is in a specific state, the freeze and rotation production can be continued by notifying the correct operation mode. Can be easily managed, and the range of production expression can be expanded. Even if the production state is not a specific state, if the player performs a correct operation relying on intuition, the freeze and spinning production will continue. Thereby, the player can have a sense of accomplishment that the player himself has won the continuation of freezing and spinning performance (the benefits associated therewith), and the interest can be enhanced. In addition, even if the operating means has not been operated for a certain period of time, if the operating mode treated as if the operating unit has been operated is the correct mode, the operating mode of the rotating reel (40) will change, which will be interesting. Can be increased.

(Second invention)
In addition to the features of the first invention described above, the second invention provides the operation determination means when the reel control means (100) operates the rotary reel (40) in the first mode. (112), when an incorrect answer determination is made that determines that the operation mode does not match the specific operation mode with respect to the operated operation unit that has been operated or has been handled, the freeze control The means (150) is characterized in that the freeze can be finished.
(Third invention)
In addition to the features of the first or second invention described above, the third invention has a plurality of any one of the operating means, and any one of the plurality of rotating reels (40) corresponds to each operating means. The operation mode determination means (111) determines the operation order of the plurality of operation means as the specific operation mode, and the operation determination means (112) is operated or operated. For each operation means that is handled, it is determined for each operation means whether the operation order matches the operation order determined by the operation mode determination means (111), and if they match, the correct answer is determined. If not, the reel control means (100) determines the incorrect answer, and the reel control means (100) rotates the reel (40) corresponding to the operation means for which the correct answer is determined by the operation determination means (111). The operating mode is switched to the second mode and the incorrect answer The operation mode of the rotating reel (40) corresponding to the operation means for which the determination has been made is maintained as in the first mode, and the freeze control means (150) is configured so that the operation determination means (112) performs all operations. When the correct answer is determined for the means, the freeze is formed so as to be continued.

(Fourth invention)
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first to third aspects described above, the reel control means (100) determines whether the rotating reel (40) is based on the correctness determination of the operation determination means (112). When the rotation mode is switched to the second mode, a predetermined benefit is given to the player.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to enhance the interest by changing the aspect of the spinning effect based on the operation of the operating means during the freeze or the passage of time.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each rotation reel. It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination. It is a conceptual diagram of a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows transfer of a gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of a production state. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game control process in 1 game based on control of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze execution determination process among the game control processes in 1 game. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation reel rotation start process among the game control processes in 1 game. It is a flowchart which shows the specific freeze execution process in a rotation reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic operation process among specific freeze execution processes. It is a flowchart which shows the sub process at the time of the freeze start command input based on control of a sub control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the freeze corresponding | compatible effect by an image display part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the rearrangement process among rotation reel rotation start processes.

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

  The front door 3 is a plate-like door that is rotatably attached to the housing 11 via a hinge (not shown) in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a front panel 12 facing the player side. The front panel 12 can visually recognize the symbols of the three rotary reels 40. A symbol display window 13 is formed. The substantially central portion in the height direction of the slot machine 10 below the front panel 12 is a counter-like operation unit 3A provided with an operation switch for operating the slot machine 10, and the operation unit 3A A medal insertion slot 14 is provided at the right end of. A lower plate 3B for receiving medals paid out from the hopper unit 65 is provided at the lower part of the front door 3. A medal selector 4 is provided below the medal insertion slot 14 and behind the front door 3 for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors M (see FIG. 2) fixed to a frame housed in the housing 11 and three rotary reels attached to the output shaft of each stepping motor M. Consists of 40. Here, when the individual rotary reels 40 are specified and described for the three rotary reels 40, the rotary reel 40 located on the left side when viewed from the front is referred to as the left reel 41, and the rotation located in the center. The reel 40 is referred to as a middle reel 42, the rotating reel 40 located on the right side is referred to as a right reel 43, and when the individual rotating reels 40 are not specified, they are simply referred to as rotating reels 40.
Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape, as shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “white 7”, “white BAR”, “black BAR” “replay a”, “replay b” “watermelon a”, “ There are 21 symbols such as “watermelon b”, “bell”, “cherry”, etc. displayed on each rotating reel 40. Here, an area corresponding to one symbol displayed on the rotating reel 40 is referred to as one frame, and each rotating reel 40 has 21 frames equally divided corresponding to 21 symbols. Each frame is given a symbol number from 0 to 20. In FIG. 3, the number at the left end indicates a symbol number for specifying each symbol. As shown in FIG. 1, when the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, a total of nine symbols of three of each rotary reel 40 can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 13.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, each rotary reel 40 is provided with a start index as a detection unit that is detected by an index sensor 60A (see FIG. 2) provided in the reel unit 60. The start index can be, for example, a projecting piece provided on the inside of the rotating drum or on the spoke connecting the rotating drum and the reel motor.
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is a payout device provided inside the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. The power supply device 5 is for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 10.
Here, as the operation switches, as shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, and a stop switch 50 are provided. As the operation switch, there may be provided an effect selection switch capable of performing selection related to the effect performed by the slot machine 10 by the operation.

The bet switch 16 is a button switch provided on the left side of the upper surface of the counter-like operation unit 3A, and is used for replacing a credit with a medal insertion. The settlement switch 17 is a button switch provided at the upper left end of the operation unit 3A and is used for paying out credits.
The start switch 30 is a lever-like switch provided on the front left side of the operation unit 3A, and is for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40. Although not shown in the figure, a contact sensor or a light shielding sensor for detecting the movement of the lever is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 30 so that the detection signal of the sensor is handled as an operation signal for the start switch 30. It has become.

  The stop switch 50 is three button switches provided at the front center portion of the operation unit 3A, and is for stopping the rotating reel 40 during rotation. Here, when the individual stop switches 50 are specified and described for the three stop switches 50, the stop switch 50 located on the left side when viewed from the front is referred to as the left stop switch 51 and is located in the center. The stop switch 50 is referred to as an intermediate stop switch 52, the stop switch 50 located on the right side is referred to as a right stop switch 53, and when the individual stop switches 50 are not specified, they are simply referred to as stop switches 50. The three stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to the three rotary reels 40, respectively. Specifically, the left reel 41 corresponds to the left stop switch 51, the middle reel 42 corresponds to the middle stop switch 52, and the right reel 43 corresponds to the right stop switch 53. Although not shown in the drawing, a contact sensor or a light shielding sensor for detecting the position movement of the button is provided on the inside of the housing of each stop switch 50, and the detection signal of the sensor is handled as an operation signal for each stop switch 50. It has come to be. The left reel 41 can be stopped by operating the left stop switch 51, the middle reel 42 can be stopped by operating the middle stop switch 52, and the right reel 43 can be stopped by operating the right stop switch 53. Can do.

(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, the main control device 21 and the sub control device 22 are configured as shown in FIG.
Here, the operating state of the slot machine 10 based on the control of the main control device 21 is referred to as a gaming state, and the operating state of the slot machine 10 based on the control of the sub control device 22 is referred to as an effect state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input device 15A, the medal sensor 15B, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, the stop switch 50, and the index sensor 60A are connected to the input side of the control device 20. Has been. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the medal sensor 15 is a detection sensor built in the medal selector 4 and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 14. Although not particularly illustrated, the index sensor 60A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 60, and detects the rotation of the rotary reel 40.
On the other hand, on the output side of the control device 20, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, the bet display section 18, the credit display section 19, the image display section 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69 It is connected. The bet display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are numerical display units provided on the front panel 12 as shown in FIG. It is for displaying the number and the number of credits.

The image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69 are an effect device for executing an effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the image display unit 67 is a window provided on the upper side of the symbol display window 13 and displays a winning notification or other effect image using a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, or the like. Is to do. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotation reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel. The lamp 68 is for notifying a winning or the like by turning on or blinking the light emitter, and the speaker 69 is for outputting a predetermined sound such as BGM or operation sound.
(Main controller 21)
The main control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control device 21 includes an insertion control means 70, a role lottery means 80, a winning flag setting means 90, a reel control means 100, a spinning effect control means 110, a game state transition control means 120, It functions as each means of the game result determination means 130, the payout control means 140, the freeze control means 150, and the game operation invalidation means 150.

(Input control means 70)
The insertion control means 70 is a means for controlling the insertion of medals, based on the detection signal of the medal sensor 15 and the operation signal of the bet switch 16, the display of the bet display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19, and a medal (not shown) It controls the operation of the cancel device.
Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a maximum of three medals can be bet (hang) per game by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 14. ing. The maximum number of medals that can be bet for one game is called a prescribed number. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is normally set to 3, and a three-sheet game is performed using three medals. On the other hand, in a specific case, the specified number is changed to 2, and a two-sheet game is performed using two medals.

Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). This number of credited medals is displayed on the credit display unit 19. When the number of credit medals is displayed on the credit display unit 19, a medal bet is operated by operating the bet switch 16 instead of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 14, and the start switch 30 is operated. It can be made possible.
Specifically, when the specified number is 3, the insertion control means 70 inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 14 when the display on the credit display unit 19 is “0” (the detection signal from the medal sensor 15B). ), The bet display unit 18 displays a bet for the first three cards. The display on the credit display unit 19 is added for the amount inserted exceeding three. When the bet number is not displayed on the bet display unit 18 and the display on the credit display unit 19 is “3” or more and the bet switch 16 is operated, the display on the credit display unit 19 is changed to “3”. ”Is subtracted, and three bets are displayed on the bet display unit 18 and three medals are bet. If the bet switch 16 is operated when the display on the credit display unit 19 is less than “3”, the game medals displayed on the credit display unit 19 are treated as bet. When the specified number is 2, when the bet switch 16 is operated, the display on the credit display unit 19 is subtracted by 2, and two bets are displayed on the bet display unit 18 to give 2 medals. Assume that you have bet one sheet. In this embodiment, only the maximum bet switch for betting a maximum bet by one operation is provided as the bet switch 16, but a single medal is bet by one operation. A bet switch may be provided.

Further, when the display on the credit display unit 19 reaches “50”, a medal canceling device (not shown) is operated to insert medals remaining in the medal selector 4 and thereafter from the medal insertion slot 14. Cancel the medal from the medal selector 4. Further, even when a bet has already been placed (when the display on the bet display unit 18 is the maximum number of bets corresponding to the specified number), the medal canceling device is operated to prohibit further medal insertion. The canceled medal is refunded to the lower plate 3B.
In a predetermined case such as when the rotary reel 40 is rotating or the hopper unit 65 is paying out medals, the insertion control means 70 does not accept the operation signal of the bet switch 16 and at the same time, Activate and do not place bets by inserting medals. As will be described later, in a predetermined case, the bet display on the bet display unit 18 is automatically performed regardless of the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 14 or the operation of the bet switch 16 (hereinafter referred to as a bet operation). It has become.

(Role lottery means 80)
The combination lottery means 80 determines whether or not a predetermined “combination” associated with a combination of symbols composed of a plurality of symbols has been won by lottery. A combination lottery table (see FIG. 5) and Determination means (not shown). Then, at the timing of receiving the operation signal of the start switch 30, a count extraction unit (not shown) reads a numerical value of a loop counter (not shown), and a determination unit compares the numerical value with a role lottery table to determine the presence / absence of winning. Is.
The winning lottery table defines the winning area corresponding to the winning combination with the numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535) counted by the loop counter as the entire area. Details of the role lottery table will be described later. The determination means collates the count data picked up by the count extraction means with the winning determination area data of the winning lottery table, and determines the winning corresponding to the winning area when the count data belongs to a predetermined winning area. If the count data does not belong to any winning area, “Lose” is determined.

Here, the slot machine 10 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination on the active line by operating the stop switch 50 (hereinafter, this is referred to as winning), and a profit corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. It is to be granted. As the winning combination, a small combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, a re-playing winning player who can play a game again without performing a betting operation in the next game, and a bonus game is started from the next game by winning. It has a bonus role.
In addition, the effective line is a plurality of rotating reels 40 that can be connected to one of the symbols displayed on the three rotating reels 40 for each rotating reel 40. Among all the lines (winning line), it is a line that defines an arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning. The winning line becomes an active line by betting a prescribed number of medals. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a middle line L1 formed by connecting a symbol located in the middle of the left reel 41, a symbol located in the middle of the middle reel 42, and a symbol located in the middle of the right reel 43. Is set as the winning line. In this embodiment, it is possible to bet two or three medals per game according to the gaming state, and even when two medals are bet, Even when medals are bet, the middle line L1 is valid, but the number of payout medals by winning is different in each case.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a CBB (challenge big bonus) associated with a symbol combination of “black BAR, white 7 and black BAR” is provided as a bonus combination. When CBB wins, a challenge big bonus game (CBB game) which is a bonus game is started from the next game. Here, the CBB game is a game period in which a challenge bonus (CB) is continuously generated. The CB is a winning state regardless of the lottery result of the winning lottery, and at least one rotating reel. 40 is a period of one game in which the number of smooth frames is equal to or less than the number of frames below the maximum number of smooth frames described later. Details of CB will be described later.

  When transitioning to a CBB game, the CB starts unconditionally, that is, without aligning the symbols (CB symbols) for transitioning to the CB. When one CB ends, the next CB game starts again unconditionally. The In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 3 in games other than during the CBB game, and the prescribed number is changed to 2 during the CBB game. During the CBB game, as shown in FIG. 4, when any small combination wins, two or less medals are paid out. That is, in the CBB game, even if a small role wins, only medals equal to or less than the inserted number are paid out in one game. The CBB is ended when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number, for example, 26.

When the prescribed number is 2, two medals may be paid out by winning for all small roles. Alternatively, when the prescribed number is 2, one medal may be paid out by winning for all small combinations. Further, the prescribed number in the CBB game is not limited to two. In short, during the CBB game, it is only necessary that more than a prescribed number of medals are not paid out even if a small role wins.
As the small role, eleven bell roles from bell 1 to bell 11 and a cherry role are provided. Each of the bell roles includes a bell design, a replay a design and a replay b design (collectively referred to as a replay design), a black BAR design, a watermelon a design and a watermelon b design (collectively referred to as a watermelon design), a cherry design, and a red 7 design. The symbol combination comprised by either is matched. For example, Bell 1 is associated with two symbol combinations of “Replay a, Replay a, Watermelon a” and “Replay a, Watermelon a, Watermelon a”. Further, a symbol combination of “cherry / ANY / ANY” (ANY means any symbol) is associated with the cherry role.

In addition, the number of medals to be paid out by winning a small role is set according to the prescribed number. In other words, when the prescribed number is 2, all the small roles are paid out with two or less medals by winning. On the other hand, when the prescribed number is 3, for the bell 9, nine medals are paid out by winning, and the other bell roles are formed so that one medal is paid out by winning.
Three replays from replay 1 to replay 3 are provided as the re-gamer. Each replay is associated with a symbol combination constituted by any of the symbols displayed on the rotary reel 40. For example, Replay 1 is associated with 18 symbol combinations such as “Replay a, Replay a, Replay a”, “Red 7, Red 7, Replay b”, and Replay 3 is associated with “Replay a, watermelon b, Eight symbol combinations such as “Replay b” are associated. When any of the re-game players wins, the re-game is activated, and the start switch 30 can be operated without performing a bet operation in the next game after the game ends.

(Role drawing table)
FIG. 5 shows a conceptual diagram of the role lottery table in the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 5 shows the presence / absence of a winning area set in a plurality of winning lottery tables by omitting an unsuccessful area that is a losing area where the winning combination is not won. A circle indicates that the winning area indicated in the column is included.
As the role lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, there are provided a normal table used in a normal state, an internal medium table used in the bonus interior, and a CB table used in bonus operation.

Here, the normal state refers to the gaming state in the initial state of the slot machine 10 (at the time of factory shipment or after a setting change or reset). Bonus inside is a gaming state in which a bonus flag (CBB flag) described later is carried over, and bonus operating is a gaming state in which a bonus game (CBB game) is played.
Each winning lottery table is set with a predetermined winning area shown in FIG. 5 and a lost area (not shown). The CBB table does not have a CBB and re-game winning area, and the CBB table does not have a CBB winning area. As a winning area, in addition to a single winning area that is a winning area associated with one combination, an overlapping winning area associated with a plurality of types of winning combinations is set. In FIG. 5, the winning areas of “CBB”, “Replay A”, and “Cherry” are independent winning areas of CBB, Replay 1, and Cherry, respectively. On the other hand, “Replay B” and “Replay C” in the winning area are overlapping winning areas for a predetermined re-playing role, and the winning areas from “Bell A” to “Bell M” are overlapping winning areas for a predetermined Bell role It has become.

  Here, for the 12 overlapping winning areas “Bell A” to “Bell L” shown in FIG. 5, the left stop is performed among the six operation sequences (pushing order) based on the three stop switches 50. A pressing order other than the first pressing order of the switch 51 (first left stop) is assigned. Specifically, for each winning area of “Bell A” to “Bell C”, the stop switch 50 is operated in the order of pressing the middle stop switch 52, the left stop switch 51, and the right stop switch 53 in this order ( Middle → Left → Right), for each winning area of “Bell D” to “Bell F”, operate the stop switch 50 in the order of the middle stop switch 52, the right stop switch 53, and the left stop switch 51. For each winning area from “Bell G” to “Bell I” in the pressing order (middle → right → left), the stop switch 50, the right stop switch 53, the left stop switch 51, and the middle stop switch 52 Press the stop switch 50, the right stop switch 53, the middle stop switch 52, the left stop switch for each of the winning areas of “Bell J” to “Bell L”. The pressing order (right → middle → left) to be operated in the order of 51 is assigned. The assigned push order is the correct push order for winning in each winning area. When any one of the overlapping winning areas is won, the winning combination of bells changes depending on whether or not the stop switch 50 is operated (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a stop operation) in the correct pressing order. This will be described later. The winning areas “Bell A” to “Bell L” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”.

In addition, regarding the winning area of “Replay A” and “Replay B”, the replaying combination to be won or the symbol combination to be displayed changes depending on the pressing order in which the stop operation is performed. Details of this will also be described later.
Now, although not explicitly shown in FIG. 5, the ratios of all the small roles in the respective winning lottery tables with respect to all the regions (hereinafter referred to as winning probabilities) are set equally in the normal table and the internal medium table. . Also, the winning probability (total value) of the re-game combination in the combination lottery table other than the CB table is set to be higher in the internal table than in the normal table. For example, in the normal table, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to about 1 / 7.3, and in the internal table, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to about 1 / 3.5. As a result, for games where the game state is inside the bonus, the number of re-games that can be played without adding new game medals increases, and the winning probability of small roles does not change, so the number of medals on hand is reduced Less. Further, in the internal middle table, the loss area is extremely small, and is set to 1/65536, for example.

In addition, the structure and winning probability of the above-described combination lottery table are examples, and are not limited to the above-described modes and numerical values. For example, a re-game winning area may be provided in the CB table. Further, the inner middle table does not have to be provided with a loss area.
(Winning flag setting means 90)
The winning flag setting means 90 establishes a winning flag corresponding to the winning. Specifically, when the CB is not in CB, as a result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 80, if any winning combination is won, if the small winning combination is won, the small winning flag (bell 1 flag, cherry flag) If a bonus combination is won, a bonus flag (CBB flag) is established. If a re-game combination is won, a re-game flag (replay 1 flag or the like) is established. The small combination flag and the replay flag are reset only for one game, but the bonus flag is not reset until the bonus combination is won. That is, in the case of winning a bonus combination, the right to win is carried over after the next game.

Further, the winning flag setting means 80 is configured to establish all the small combination flags during the CB regardless of the result of the combination lottery. That is, during the CB, even if a predetermined small combination is won or the lottery result is lost, the winning flags of all small combinations (Bell A to M, Cherry) are established. As a result, during the CB, all the small roles are won, and it becomes easy to win the small roles.
(Reel control means 100)
The reel control means 100 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation signals of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. As shown in FIG. Control means 102 and rearrangement control means 103 are provided.

(Rotation control means 101)
The rotation control means 101 is for driving the stepping motor of the reel unit 60 to rotate the rotary reel 40 when a valid operation signal of the start switch 30 is received. Specifically, when an operation signal for the start switch 30 is input while a specified number of bets have been placed, a predetermined time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 in the previous game. As a result, the rotation signals of all the rotary reels 40 are started simultaneously or in a predetermined order by outputting a drive signal to each stepping motor. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 40 reach a preset steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rpm) at which a stop operation can be performed, the steady rotation that maintains the steady rotation speed is performed. .

Here, the rotation control means 101 controls the rotation of the rotating reel 40 based on control data (acceleration data) for controlling the driving speed of the stepping motor M that rotates the rotating reel 40. The acceleration data defines on the table the output mode of a signal (drive signal) for exciting the stepping motor M, and a predetermined drive signal is output based on the acceleration data. The rotation can be started, the rotational speed can be accelerated or decelerated, or the constant speed (steady rotational speed) can be maintained.
In the present embodiment, as the acceleration data, normal rotation data for controlling the behavior of the rotating reel 40 when the spinning effect that is the effect of the operation mode of the rotating reel 40 is not performed (that is, during normal rotation) And rotation effect rotation data for controlling the behavior of the rotary reel 40 when the rotation effect is executed. For normal rotation data, the stopped rotation reel 40 starts to rotate by normal rotation control in which drive signal output processing is performed with reference to the data, accelerates at a predetermined acceleration, and reaches a steady rotation speed after a predetermined time. It is set as follows. The rotation effect rotation data is set such that the rotary reel 40 operates in various modes by rotation effect control that performs drive signal output or output stop processing with reference to the data. Then, by the normal rotation control, the rotating reel 40 rotates in a predetermined normal manner from the operation of the start switch 30 until the operation (stop operation) of the stop switch 50 becomes effective, and the rotation effect control is performed. A predetermined spinning effect is performed from the operation of the start switch 30 until the stop operation becomes valid.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation data for rotating the reel 40 by repeating the forward rotation and the reverse rotation of the stepping motor M as the rotation effect rotation data, and the rotation reel by driving the stepping motor M in the reverse direction. At least reverse rotation data for rotating 40 in the reverse direction (rotating in the direction in which the symbol displayed on the rotary reel 40 moves from the lower side to the upper side when viewed from the front) is provided. Here, the vibration data is not limited to data indicating that the rotating reel 40 is vibrated finely up and down by repeating forward and reverse rotation of the stepping motor M in small increments (for example, several steps). There is also included one that increases the rotation / reversal amplitude to make the rotating reel 40 appear to flicker. For example, although not shown, the middle line L1 is used as the midpoint of the amplitude, and the forward and reverse rotation is repeated half a frame at a time so that the design moves up and down by one frame, or the middle line L1 is used as the midpoint of the amplitude. The pattern may be moved up and down by two frames by repeating forward and reverse rotation for each frame. In this case, it is preferable that the amplitude is within a range in which a symbol located in the middle stage of the symbol display window 13 is visible from the symbol display window 13.

Note that the rotation effect rotation data is not limited to the vibration data and the reverse rotation data described above, and may be data that stops the rotating reel 40 for a predetermined time or data that does not rotate the rotating reel. Further, data for operating the rotating reel with the same behavior as the normal rotation control may be provided. For example, the rotation effect rotation data may be provided to control the difference so that the difference from the normal rotation mode is not understood at first glance although it is different from the normal rotation mode when observed closely.
(Stop control means 102)
The stop control means 102 grasps the current rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 based on the detection signal of the index sensor 60A (see FIG. 2) for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 40 provided in the reel unit 60, and stops the stop. The symbol located on the effective line can be identified from the rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 at the time when the switch 50 is operated. Then, the stop control means 102 uses the symbol specified based on the rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 as a reference symbol, and the number of frames (for example, four maximum frames) determined in advance in the rotation direction from this reference symbol. ) It is formed so as to stop the corresponding rotary reel 40 in the range up to the symbol when it is moved (range of 5 frames). In other words, the stop control means 102 determines that the amount of rotation that the rotating reel 40 rotates from when the stop switch 50 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops falls within a predetermined number of frames. Thus, the drive stop of the stepping motor is controlled. Specifically, when the reference symbol may be stopped at that position, the rotating reel 40 is stopped as it is, and when it is not allowed to stop at that position, the time until the rotating reel 40 stops is set. Slowly, kick the symbol off the active line and stop. When the winning symbol is included in the range of the maximum number of smooth frames, the time until the rotating reel 40 stops is delayed, and the winning symbol is drawn on the active line and stopped.

The stop control means 102 performs these controls based on predetermined stop data. The stop data includes priority determination data for specifying stop position candidates based on priority, and how many frames are rotated from the reference symbol to stop the rotating reel 40 and the result of the lottery and the stop switch 50 A stop table defined on the table for each winning symbol according to the operation timing is included. In this embodiment, priority determination stop control for determining a stop position based on the priority of a symbol located within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames from the reference symbol, and table stop for determining the stop position based on a stop table Control is used together.
The priority of the priority determination data is such that, when a single winning combination is won, the winning symbol that constitutes the winning combination within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames from the reference symbol has the highest priority. When a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, the priority is set in the order of the bonus winning combination, the small winning combination, and the replaying winning combination. In other words, when a bonus combination and a small combination are won simultaneously (when a small combination is selected inside the bonus), the stop position of the small combination symbol associated with the small combination is preferentially determined as the stop position. When a bonus combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time (when a re-playing role is won during the bonus), the stop position of the replay symbol associated with the re-playing role is preferentially determined as the stop position. Is done. That is, the bonus symbol stop position is preferentially determined as the stop position within the bonus only when the winning lottery result is lost. When a small combination is simultaneously won during CB, the stop position set in advance in the stop table is determined as the stop position.

Further, as a control method for stopping the rotating reel 40 when there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination may be established on the active line, a game medium that can be paid out when all the rotating reels are stopped. The payout number priority pull-in control (hereinafter referred to as the number-of-pieces priority pull-in control) that pulls the winning symbol to stop the rotating reel 40 so as to maximize the number, and the winning symbol is drawn so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed is maximized. Symbol combination number priority pull-in control (hereinafter referred to as number priority pull-in control) for stopping the rotating reel 40 is provided, and the stop control means 102 stores data related to these controls as priority determination data.
As the stop table, a winning symbol drawing table and a lose table are provided. The winning symbol pull-in table indicates the stop position of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 so that the arrangement of the winning symbols stops on the active line and the symbols other than the winning symbol do not stop on the active line. Is defined within a predetermined number of smooth frames. The lose table defines the stop position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 within a predetermined number of sliding frames so that the symbol combination constituting any combination does not stop on the effective line. The stop table is provided corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 40, and the stop table of the non-stopped rotary reel 40 is selected according to the stop pattern of the rotary reel 40 stopped previously. ing.

  Here, the stop table used during CB is a stop table corresponding to a state in which all the small combination flags are established. In other words, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 50, any small role symbol can be drawn onto the active line. Further, the stop table used during the CB corresponds to at least one rotation reel 40 (for example, the left reel 41) set in advance, and the “predetermined number of smooth frames” is one frame or less (one frame). Or 0 frame). As a result, during CB, for at least one rotary reel 40, the maximum number of symbols to be drawn is one frame, and the operation timing of the stop switch 50 that can stop the winning symbol on the active line is reached. Accuracy will be required.

Next, the pull-in control when the winning area for which the pressing order is set is won will be described in detail.
First, stop control when one of the “pushing order bells”, that is, any one of the “Bell A” to “Bell L” winning areas shown in FIG. 5 is won will be described.
In the present embodiment, the symbols (bell symbols) constituting the symbol combinations of the bells 9 that are commonly included in the “push order bell” region are arranged within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames on all the rotating reels 40. ing. In addition, among the symbols (watermelon symbol, bell symbol, replay symbol) constituting the symbol combination of bells 7 that are commonly included in the areas of “Bell A” to “Bell F”, the watermelon symbol and the replay symbol are the individual symbols. As for the symbols, not all of the corresponding rotating reels 40 are arranged within the maximum number of sliding frames, but the corresponding rotating reel 40 draws one of the symbols onto the effective line and corresponds to the bell 7. One of the attached symbol combinations can be displayed. Similarly, the symbols composing the symbol combination of the bell 8 that are commonly included in the “bell G” to “bell L” regions are all within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames in the corresponding rotary reel 40. Although not arranged, any symbol combination associated with the bell 8 can be displayed by drawing any symbol on the effective line in the corresponding rotary reel 40 (FIG. 3). FIG. 4). That is, the bells 7 to 9 are set to be able to win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 50 during the control (other than CB) in which the maximum number of smooth frames is set to 4. On the other hand, the symbols included in each “push order bell” and constituting the symbol combination of bells 1 to 6 include symbols that are not arranged within the maximum number of smooth frames in the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43. It is included, and even if the bells 1 to 6 are elected alone, they are set so that they cannot win a prize unless they are looking forward. Then, the stop control means 102, in a state other than the bonus (CBB) being operated (a game with a specified number of three), when any “push order bell” is won by a winning lottery, the stop switch 50 Depending on the operation mode, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bell combination of any of the bells 7 to 9 included in the region is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  Specifically, when the “push order bell” is won by the lottery, and each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order assigned to the winning area, Regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switch 50 by applying the control, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bell 9 are drawn on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the symbol combination of other bells. , Make Bell 9 a prize. If Bell 9 wins, nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when each stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order other than the correct answer pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order / non-conforming operation mode), the number priority pull-in control is applied and the operation of the stop switch 50 is controlled. Regardless of the timing, control is performed to draw the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bell 7 or the bell 8 on the effective line in preference to the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bell 9. When Bell 7 or Bell 8 wins, one medal (2 for Bell 7 during CB) is paid out.

As described above, when the “push order bell” is won, the bell role is always won, but when the stop operation is performed in the correct push order set in the win area, the bell 9 always wins. When nine medals are paid out and the stop operation is not performed in the correct pushing order, the bell 7 or the bell 8 wins and one or two medals are paid out. That is, the bell 9 is a correct answer combination that wins when the stop operation is performed in the correct pushing order, and the other bell combinations are positioned as the incorrect answer combinations that win when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order.
In this embodiment, it is set so that an incorrect answerer with a small amount of payout will be awarded if operated in the order of pressing the incorrect answer, but depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 when operated in the order of pressing the incorrect answer. There is a case where the illegal answering is won, but depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 50, no winning combination may be set. In this case, the payout for the correct answer and the illegal answer may be set to be the same. In addition, if there are multiple active lines, the payout of the winning combination is the same, but if the correct answer push order, multiple roles will win, and if the incorrect answer push order, only a single role will be awarded. You may form so that it does not win or any winning combination. Alternatively, the correct combination may be formed so that the same combination is displayed on a plurality of active lines and the winning combination is repeated, and the predetermined combination is displayed on a single effective line when the incorrect combination is pressed. . Needless to say, it is necessary to set the symbol arrangement of the rotary reel 40, the winning lottery table, and the stop table so as to enable these controls.

Next, stop control when one of the winning areas “Replay A” to “Replay C” shown in FIG. 5 is won will be described. The stop control means 102, when any of the above-mentioned “Replay A” to “Replay C” is won by the role lottery, according to the operation mode of the stop switch 50, the replaying combination to be displayed on the active line. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to are different. These controls are performed using a stop table provided in accordance with the operation order of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, when “Replay A” is selected, if a stop operation other than a specific pressing order A, which will be described later, is stopped, “Replay a / Replay a / Replay” is selected from among the symbol combinations corresponding to Replay 1. Control to stop the symbol combination of “b. replay a / replay b” (hereinafter referred to as “replay uniform”) on the effective line is performed. The replay a symbol and the replay b symbol may not be located within the maximum number of sliver frames in the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43, but as a replay symbol combining the replay a symbol and the replay b symbol, Since it is arranged within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames, the replay 1 is set to be able to win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. On the other hand, when “Replay A” is selected, if a stop operation is performed in a specific push order B, for example, right → left →, the stop operation timing is the timing at which red 7 symbols can be drawn on the active line. In some cases, priority is given to the replay symbol, and control is performed to draw the red 7 symbol on the active line and stop. As a result, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 1, the symbol combination of “red 7, red 7, and red 7” (hereinafter referred to as red 7 uniform) can be displayed. If the red 7 symbol cannot be drawn on the active line at the timing of the stop operation, the replay symbol is drawn and red among the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 1 such as “Replay a / Replay b / Red 7”. Control is performed to stop symbol combinations other than 7 on the active line (the same applies hereinafter).

  In addition, when “Replay B” is selected, if a stop operation other than a specific push order B is performed, either a replay match corresponding to Replay 1 or a symbol combination corresponding to Replay 2 is displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is performed in a specific push order B, for example, middle → right → left, and the timing of the stop operation is a timing at which red 7 symbols can be drawn on the active line, red Control is performed to draw 7 symbols on the effective line and stop. Then, when “Replay C” is won, if a stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than a specific pressing order C, either the replay alignment corresponding to Replay 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 3 is displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is performed in a specific pressing order C, for example, middle → left → right, and the timing of the stop operation is a timing at which the red 7 symbol can be drawn on the effective line, Control to draw red 7 symbols on the active line and stop.

(Relocation control means 103)
The rearrangement control means 103 is for randomly rearranging the arrangement of the symbols of the rotating reels 40 that are stopped before the stop switch 50 can be operated after the end of the spinning effect described later. is there. This is not limited to the case where the control is performed so that a specific symbol sequence is displayed by the spinning effect, and the gaming machine refers to the symbol sequence displayed by the player's stop operation. However, it is not preferable to continue the game as it is because it deviates from the original slot machine that the player's game result will lead to the next game and dilutes the technical intervention. Because.

The rearrangement control means 103 includes a random delay time setting means (not shown) and a delay time timer. The rearrangement control means 103 is a process (relocation processing) that disperses the stop symbols arranged in a predetermined manner by the following method. )It can be performed.
(1) A time (random delay time) until each rotating reel 40 starts to rotate is set for each rotating reel 40. The random delay time is calculated by extracting a soft random number at the end of the specific symbol arrangement spinning effect and performing a predetermined logic operation based on the extracted numerical value. Then, the delay time timer starts counting the random delay time and starts rotating from the rotating reel 40 after the set random delay time has elapsed, so that the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate at random, and the stop symbols are arranged. Can be separated. The rotation control means 102 rotates each rotary reel 40 based on the normal rotation data (hereinafter the same in (1) and (2)).
(2) A random delay time until the next rotating reel 40 starts rotating after the acceleration of one rotating reel 40 is set for each rotating reel 40 as in the above (1). Then, one of the rotating reels 40 (which may be set in advance or may be determined by lottery. The same applies hereinafter) is started to rotate, and the delay time timer is set to 1 when the steady rotational speed is reached. The time counting of the random delay time corresponding to the th rotation reel 40 is started. When the random delay time has elapsed, the second rotary reel 40 is started to rotate. When the second rotating reel 40 reaches the steady rotation speed, the delay time timer starts the time count of the random delay time corresponding to the second rotating reel 40, and when the random delay time elapses, the third The rotation reel 40 is rotated. Then, triggered by the fact that the third rotation reel 40 has reached the steady rotation speed, the delay time timer starts the time count of the random delay time corresponding to the third rotation reel 40, and when the random delay time has elapsed, Cancel the stop operation invalid state. Note that the random delay time corresponding to the third rotating reel 40 may not be set. When formed in this way, the rotating reels 40 start rotating sequentially at random time intervals, so that the arrangement of stop symbols can be dispersed.
(3) A random delay time from the start of rotation of one rotary reel 40 to the start of rotation of the next rotary reel 40 is set for each rotary reel 40 as in (1) above. The delay time timer starts counting the random delay time corresponding to the first rotating reel 40 when the specific symbol arrangement spinning effect ends. When the random delay time has elapsed, the first rotating reel 40 is started to rotate. When the first rotating reel 40 starts rotating, the delay time timer starts counting the random delay time corresponding to the second rotating reel 40, and when the random delay time elapses, the second rotating reel Start rotating 40. When the second rotating reel 40 starts rotating, the delay time timer starts counting the random delay time corresponding to the third rotating reel 40, and when the random delay time elapses, the third rotating reel Start rotating 40. Even when formed in this way, the rotating reels 40 start to rotate sequentially at random time intervals, so that the arrangement of stop symbols can be dispersed.

The rearrangement control unit 103 may perform the rearrangement process using any of the methods (1) to (3) described above.
The method of the rearrangement process is not limited to the one described above, and any method can be used as long as the arrangement of the stop symbols can be destroyed before all the rotating reels 40 reach the steady rotation. It doesn't matter. For example, after the end of the spinning effect, a process of returning the stop symbol arrangement mode to the symbol arrangement mode displayed before the start of the spinning effect may be performed. After returning to the arrangement of the symbols displayed before the start of the spinning effect, the rotary reel 40 may be rotated as it is based on the normal rotation data, or the processes (1) to (3) described above are performed. You may let them. Alternatively, each of the three rotating reels 40 may be started to rotate at different accelerations set at random.

(Cylinder effect control means 110)
The rotation effect control means 110 is for controlling the execution of the rotation effect by causing the reel control means 110 to perform control based on the rotation effect rotation data. In the present embodiment, when a specific freeze based on the control of the freeze control means 150, which will be described later, is executed, while the freeze timer 151 counts a predetermined time, the rotary reel 40 is vibrated (first mode). And the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined order while the rotary reel 40 is operating in the vibration mode, whereby the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 is reversely rotated (second mode). A player-participatory spinning effect is performed. That is, the rotation effect control means 110 controls the rotation control means 101 to operate the rotation reel 40 in a vibration mode and to control the rotation reel 40 to operate in reverse rotation during execution of the specific freeze. It comes to let you. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the rotation effect control means 110 includes a push order lottery means 111 and an operation determination means 112.

  The push order lottery means 111 is an operation mode determination means for determining the push order for the turning effect of the stop switch 50 by lottery at the start of the specific freeze or when the specific freeze is continued. . Specifically, the push order lottery means 111 has six push orders of the three stop switches 50 (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right Select one of the correct answer push order from (Middle → Left, Right → Left → Middle). The three stop switches 50 are pressed in three ways (first left stop, first middle stop when first operating middle stop switch 52, first right stop when first operating right stop switch 53). From the above, it is possible to select one correct pressing order (determined by three choices). Alternatively, one correct pressing order (determined by two choices) may be selected from two predetermined pressing orders of the three stop switches 50 (for example, other than the first left stop). Then, the order of pressing may be determined by lottery, selecting from among 6 options, selecting from 3 options, or selecting from 2 options. Information on the determined pushing order (correct answer pushing order information) is output to the sub-control device 22.

  The operation determination unit 112 is configured to operate the stop switch 50 in the pressing order (correct answer pressing order) determined by the pressing order lottery unit 111 when the rotation control unit 101 operates the rotary reel 40 in a vibration mode based on the vibration data. This is to determine whether or not (to be exact, whether or not the operation signal of the corresponding stop switch 50 is input in the order of pressing the correct answer). This determination is made for the stop switch 50 that is operated first and the stop switch 50 that is operated second when the correct answer push order is determined with six choices. If the correct answer push order is determined as 2 or 3 choices, the stop switch 50 is operated first. The stop switch 50 that has been determined once is not determined even if it is operated again.

  If the correct answer push order is 6 choices, for example, right → middle → left, if the right stop switch 53 is operated first, the correct answer is determined, and in the case of the left stop switch 51 or the middle stop switch 52 The wrong answer is determined. When the correct answer is determined for the first operation, if the middle stop switch 52 is operated second, the correct answer is determined. In this case, the correct answer is determined for the stop switch 50 (left stop switch 51) that is inevitably operated third. However, the determination is not performed when the stop switch 50 is not operated (the same applies hereinafter). If the second operation is the left stop switch 51, an incorrect answer is determined. In this case, the third operation stop switch 50 (medium stop switch 52) is inevitably incorrect. Make a decision.

  When an incorrect answer is determined for the first operation, it is determined whether the stop switch 50 to be operated secondly matches the first pressing order. For example, when the correct answer is pressed in the order of right → middle → left, the first operation is the left stop switch 51. When the incorrect answer is determined, the second operation is the right stop switch 52. If so, the correct answer is determined. In this case, the correct answer is also determined for the stop switch 50 (medium stop switch 52) that is operated third. In other words, even if the first operation is wrong, if the second operation is correct, the third operation is necessarily correct. Further, in the above case, when the middle stop switch 52 is operated secondly, the third answer is inevitably incorrect, so the subsequent determination is not performed. When an incorrect answer is determined for the first operation, it may be determined whether or not the pressing order of the stop switch 50 that is operated secondly matches the second pressing order. . In this case, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 operated third is inevitably incorrect.

In addition, when the correct answer is pressed in three or two options, for example, in the case of the first stop on the right, if the right stop switch 53 is operated first, the correct answer is determined. If the left stop switch 51 or the middle stop switch 52 is operated first, an incorrect answer is determined. When an incorrect answer is determined for the first operation, the second and third operations are inevitably incorrect, and the subsequent determination is not performed.
The operation determining means 112 determines whether the stop switch 50 that has not been operated is correct when a predetermined time elapsed by the freeze timer 151 has elapsed after determining any of the stop switches 50. Does not determine incorrect answers. Further, the operation determining unit 112 operates the stop switch 50 in a predetermined pushing order, for example, left → middle → right or left first stop when the predetermined time has passed without any of the stop switches 50 being operated. As a result, the above determination is automatically made. The predetermined pressing order may be determined in advance or may be determined by lottery.

  When the operation determination means 112 determines the correct answer, a predetermined correct answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22, and the rotation control means 101 corresponds to the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch 50 for which the correct answer is determined. 40 operation modes are switched to reverse rotation. Note that each time a correct answer signal is output, the number of AT games, which will be described later, is increased. This will be described later. On the other hand, when the operation determination unit 112 determines an incorrect answer while the rotary reel 40 is operating in a vibration mode, a predetermined incorrect answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22, and the rotation control unit 101 The operation mode of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 50 that has been determined to be incorrect is maintained in the vibration mode.

  Then, the turning effect control means 110 decides to continue the turning effect when all the stop switches 50 are operated in the correct pressing order (correct operation) or are treated as being operated correctly. I do. When the decision to continue the spinning effect is made, the freeze control means 150 determines to continue the specific freeze. Further, when any stop switch 50 is operated in the order of pushing the wrong answer (wrong answer operation) or is treated as an incorrect answer operation, the operation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped. Then, the decision to end the rotation effect is made. When the decision to end the rotation effect is made, the freeze control means 150 determines the end of the specific freeze.

Note that the turning effect control means 110 may be able to control a turning effect other than the turning effect during the specific freeze, but a description thereof will be omitted.
(Game state transition control means 120)
The game state transition control means 120 is for specifying the game state and controlling the transition of the game state, and includes a transition condition determination means, a state storage means, and a game counter (not shown).
Based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 80, the determination result of the game result determination means 130 described later, and the measurement value of the game counter described below, the transition condition determination means is a predetermined condition for causing the gaming state to shift the gaming state. This is for determining whether the condition is met. The state storage means is for storing the current gaming state based on the determination result of the transition condition determination means and the lottery result of the combination lottery means 80. The game counter measures a numerical value related to the game. Specifically, the number of payouts in the CBB is counted.

  The transition condition determination means determines the transition to the inside of the bonus based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 80, and based on the determination result of the game result determination means 130, the transition to the inside of the bonus, transition to the bonus operation And determining the end of the bonus operation and the transition to the normal state based on the measured value of the game counter. Then, according to the stored contents stored in the state storage means, the role lottery means 80 selects the corresponding role lottery table and performs the role lottery, so that a predetermined state such as a normal state, a bonus inside, a bonus operation, etc. The game state is activated. In addition, the transition condition determination unit determines the re-game operation based on the determination result of the game result determination unit 130. “Activation of re-game” refers to a state in which a bet has been automatically placed so that the next game can be performed without a betting operation when a re-game player wins.

In the present embodiment, when a bonus (CBB) is won in the normal state, the process proceeds to the inside of the bonus, and when the bonus is awarded inside the bonus, the process proceeds to the bonus operation. Then, when the bonus ends under a predetermined bonus end condition (payout exceeding 26 cards), the process shifts to a normal state (see FIG. 6).
Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, when a small combination or replay combination is won in the bonus, the small combination symbol or the replay symbol is preferentially drawn in the stop control. On the other hand, the internal medium table, which is a role lottery table used in the bonus area, has an extremely small area of loss. Furthermore, even if the CBB is won, the winning notification is not performed. For this reason, if the CBB is won and the CBB is not won in the game, the CBB cannot be won unless the lottery result is lost in the bonus. It has become. Accordingly, the gaming state in the present embodiment is that the CBB stays almost always inside the bonus once the CBB is won and the CBB has not won in the game. In order to shift from the normal state (for example, when the amusement store opens) to the inside of the bonus early, the CBB winning probability may be set to, for example, about 1/4, which is higher than the general bonus winning probability. it can. Since the CBB does not pay out more than a prescribed number of medals, it cannot be said that it is in an advantageous state as compared to the normal state. Therefore, even if the winning probability is increased in this way, it will not be mischievous.

(Game result judging means 130)
The game result determination means 130 is for determining the result of the game when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, whether or not the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is associated with a predetermined combination based on the information of the stopped symbols stored in the predetermined storage unit when the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Or whether or not it is a game state transition opportunity. When it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the predetermined combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination is received, and the determination result information is transmitted to the payout control means 140 and the game state transition control means 120. . As described above, the number of medals paid out by winning varies depending on the prescribed number. When the gaming state is in the bonus operation, the payout corresponding to the prescribed number of 2 is determined, and the bonus operation is not in progress. In this case, the payout corresponding to the specified number of 3 is determined (see FIG. 4). The payout control means 140 that has received the determination result information operates the hopper unit 65 to perform the payout process of the winning medals, and the gaming state transition control means 120 performs the transition preparation process during the bonus operation or the replay operation. Process. Furthermore, by outputting a predetermined signal to the sub-control device 22, a predetermined effect can be performed at the start of a winning or bonus game by the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, or the speaker 69.

(Discharge control means 140)
The payout control means 140 operates the hopper unit 65 and pays out medals based on the determination result of the game result determination means 130 and the operation of the settlement switch 17. That is, when the game result determination means 130 determines that the small role is won, the medal corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when the settlement switch 17 is operated when there is one or more credits, As a result, the medal that is stored as is to be paid out.
The medals to be paid out by winning may be stored electronically in credits, and the payout amount exceeding the credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.

(Freeze control means 150)
The freeze control means 150 is for controlling freeze as an effect in which the progress of the game based on the control of the game control device 21 is in a stopped state (non-gameable state). Here, “the progress of the game is in a stopped state” means that the game is in a state in which the game does not progress, and that the game in progress is paused or the next game cannot be started after the game ends. Is included. The freeze control means 150 includes a freeze timer 151 and a specific freeze determination means 152 as shown in FIG.
The freeze timer 151 is a time measuring means for measuring a predetermined time set in advance when a predetermined time measurement start condition is met when the specific freeze determining means 152 determines execution of the freeze. The specific freeze determining means 152 determines the execution of the specific freeze when the gaming situation satisfies a predetermined condition, and determines the continuation or end of the specific freeze based on the determination of the rotation effect control means 110. Is for.

In the present embodiment, the specific freeze determining means 152 determines the execution of the specific freeze of the next game when the specific symbol combination is displayed in the game in which the specific role is won, and the rotation effect control means 110 Is determined to continue the specific freeze when it is determined to continue the rotation effect, and when the rotation effect control means 110 determines the end of the rotation effect, it determines the end of the specific freeze. . In addition, the freeze timer 151 is configured to start time counting when receiving an operation signal of the start switch 30 or determining whether to continue the specific freeze.
Specifically, the specific freeze determining means 152 determines the execution of the specific freeze when a red 7 assortment is displayed in a game in which any of “Replay A” to “Replay C” is won. The case where the red 7 assortment is displayed means that the stop switch 50 is operated in the specific pressing order A to C already described at the time of winning “Replay A” to “Replay C”, and the operation timing is the red 7 pattern. This is the case where it is the timing that can be drawn on the effective line. If execution of the specific freeze is determined, the freeze determination flag is set (ON). When the freeze determination flag is set, a freeze start command is output to the sub-control device 22 in response to the operation of the start switch 30 in the next game. Then, a game operation invalidating means 150, which will be described later, reserves the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30, stops the progress of the game, and the freeze timer 151 starts time counting. Note that while the freeze determination flag is set, a freeze state in which the game does not progress is maintained even if the freeze timer 151 ends or cancels the time count.

  While the freeze timer 151 is counting the time, a rotating effect is produced by the rotating operation of the rotating reel 40 and the reverse rotation of the rotating reel 40 based on the correct operation of the stop switch 50 while the rotating reel 40 is vibrating. If the stop switch 50 is incorrectly operated a predetermined number of times (twice in the case of 6-choice push order, once in the case of 3-choice push order), the freeze timer 151 stops the time count. To do. When the freeze timer 151 finishes counting (counting up) without operating any of the three stop switches 50, as described above, automatic operation processing is performed by the rotating effect control means 110. . After the freeze timer 151 stops or ends the counting, if the rotation effect control means 110 determines to continue the rotation effect, the specific freeze is determined to continue, and the freeze timer 151 again counts the time. To start. At this time, a continuation command is output to the sub-control device 22. In this manner, the specific freeze can be executed a plurality of times of turning effects with a single start operation. When the end of the spinning effect is determined by the rotating effect control means 110, the specific freeze determination means 152 resets (OFF) the freeze determination flag, and the specific freeze ends. At this time, a freeze end command is output to the sub-control device 22. With the end of the specific freeze, the reservation of the rotation start of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 is released, and the rotary reel 40 starts to rotate without the start operation.

In addition to the specific freeze described above, the freeze control means 150 may be able to determine a freeze after the rotation of the rotating reel 40 (a freeze that disables the stop operation) or a freeze after the game ends. .
(Game operation invalid means 150)
The game operation invalidating means 150 performs processing for invalidating an operation related to the progress of the game at a predetermined time during the game.
Specifically, the bet operation is invalidated while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, during the payout of medals due to winning, or during the replay operation. That is, the medal selector 4 is set to the medal cancel state, and the operation of the bet switch 16 is invalidated (the operation signal is not accepted or is ignored even if it is accepted; the same applies hereinafter). When the bet is not placed, the operation of the start switch 30 is invalidated. Further, during the time count of a wait timer (not shown), the rotation start of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 is reserved. That is, even if the operation signal of the start switch 30 is received before the wait time elapses, the drive signal is not output to the stepping motor until the wait time elapses. Since the operation signal of the start switch 30 is accepted, the role lottery process is performed. In addition, after the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started, the operation of the stop switch 50 is disabled until the rotation speed reaches the steady rotation speed and the start index is detected for all the rotary reels 40 and the symbols can be referred to. To do.

  Further, the game operation invalidating means 150 retains the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 and invalidates the stop operation when the above-described freeze determination flag is set (during specific freeze). To. However, since the operation signal of the stop switch 50 is received, the rotation mode of the rotary reel 40 can be changed based on the operation of the stop switch 50 during the spinning effect. Since the original rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 are invalid during the freeze, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed due to the stop of the rotating reel 40, the winning combination is not handled. When the freeze determination flag is reset, the reservation of the rotation start of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 is released.

(Sub-control device 22)
The sub-control device 22 is for controlling the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, the speaker 69, and the like based on a signal (game control information) output from the main control device 21. The game control information that the main control device 21 outputs to the sub-control device 22 includes the information already described, operation information of operation switches such as the bet switch 16, the start switch 30, the stop switch 40, and the lottery result of the role lottery. Information, information on the operation of the reel unit 60 related to rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40, and information related to game results such as a display pattern of stop symbols. As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control device 22 includes at least an effect state transition control means 200, an effect display control means 210, and an AT control means 220.

(Production state transition control means 200)
The production state transition control means 200 stores the current production state and controls the transition of the production state according to a predetermined condition.
As shown in FIG. 7, the performance state includes an AT state in which AT is executed and a non-AT state in other states. The non-AT state includes a sub normal state and a bonus state. Is provided. The AT state includes a normal AT state and a special AT state.
The bonus state is an effect state when the gaming state is during a bonus operation in which a CBB game is performed. The normal AT state is an effect state in which normal AT is performed, and the special AT state is an effect state in which the addition of the number of AT games is performed with high probability. The sub normal state is an effect state that does not correspond to any of the above states.

Then, the production state transition control means 200 determines whether or not the game state corresponds to the above-described conditions of each production state, and stores each production state. The notification content based on the control of the AT control means 220 changes in accordance with the storage of the effect state transition control means 200.
(Transition of production state)
Here, a specific example of the transition of the production state will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, in the slot machine 10 in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment or the like), the gaming state is the normal state, and the effect state is also the sub-normal state. When the predetermined number of games is consumed in the sub normal state, the normal AT state is entered. The predetermined number of games is a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) or a number of games determined by a number-of-games lottery performed at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of the previous AT). Transition to the AT state can be made when the gaming state is the normal state or when the bonus is inside. In addition, in the sub-normal state, even when an AT transition lottery performed at the time of winning a predetermined opportunity, for example, a cherry role or CBB is won, the normal AT state is entered.

In the normal AT state, one set of 40 games is guaranteed, and a predetermined number of games are further added when winning in an extra lottery, which will be described later, or when an extra is determined based on the spinning effect. Then, when the set number of set times and the game are finished, the normal AT state is finished and the state is shifted to the sub normal state. In the normal AT state (abbreviated as normal AT), bell navigation is performed in which the correct push order for winning the bell 9 is notified when the “push order bell” is won.
In addition, during a normal AT, when a lottery for a transition to a special AT state, which is performed when a specific role is won, or the like, a lottery result that can display red 7 assortment is obtained ("Replay A" to "" When “Replay C” is won), a specific pressing order (specific pressing order 1 to 3) that enables display of red 7 assortment is navigated. When the red 7 assortment is displayed on the active line, a specific freeze based on the control of the main control device 21 occurs and the state shifts to the special AT state. When navigation is not being performed (when the lottery for shifting to the special AT state is not won or not in the AT state), even if the 7 red symbols are aligned, the special AT state is not shifted.

  The special AT state is a period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) that enables execution of a specific freeze based on the control of the main control device 21, and a lottery result in which a bell navigation is performed and red 7 assortment can be displayed. A specific push order is navigated when it becomes. When the stop operation is performed according to a specific pressing order and the red 7 alignment can be displayed, a specific freeze occurs, and the number of AT games is added based on the operation mode of the stop switch 50 during the freeze. Further, during the specific freeze (during the spinning effect), the push order notification navigation for notifying the push order of the turn switch 50 for turning effect input from the main control device 21 and the stop switch 50 for turning effect are provided. Push order non-notification navigation that does not notify the push order is performed. In addition, when the transition to the special AT state has not been decided or when it is not in the AT, as a result of the irregular push, a red 7 alignment may be displayed and a specific freeze may occur. The push order notification navigation and the addition are not performed.

When a bonus is won in each of the sub-normal state, normal AT state, special AT state, and extra high-probability state When the attached symbol combination is displayed), the effect state shifts to the bonus state. The bonus state ends when the bonus operating state ends (end of payout exceeding a predetermined number). If the number of AT games remains at the time of winning a bonus, it is retained and the sub-normal state is entered after the bonus state ends. At the end of the bonus, a game number shortening lottery until the next AT state transition may be performed.
(Production execution control means 210)
The effect execution control means 210 is for controlling the operation of the effect devices such as the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69, and is based on the AT control means 230 described below and the determination of the effect determination means (not shown). Based on the effect data stored in the ROM, a predetermined navigation display and other effects are performed. Further, during the special AT state, a specific freeze based on the control of the freeze control means 150 is performed, and a freeze corresponding effect corresponding to the specific freeze is performed.

  Here, the freeze corresponding effect is an effect performed when a freeze start command is input from the game control device 21. For example, using a liquid crystal display device as the image display unit 67, a predetermined navigation (push order notification navigator, push order non-notification navigator) or effect image is displayed in accordance with the progress of the spinning effect, and finally the result display The total number of games added (including 0) is displayed. For example, the push order notification navigation 3 is input from the main control device 21 on the screen of the image display unit 67 as shown in FIG. The pressing order of the individual stop switches 50 can be displayed in the display area A corresponding to each stop switch 50 with a number indicating the operation order. When the correct answer push order is determined by three choices, as shown in FIG. 14B, numbers may be displayed in the display area A corresponding to the stop switch 50 to be operated first. it can. When the correct answer push order is determined with 6 choices, only the first correct stop as shown in FIG. 14B may be notified. The push order non-notification navigation may display “?” In the display area A corresponding to each stop switch 50, as shown in FIG. Further, when a correct signal accompanying correct operation of the stop switch 50 is input from the main control device 21, as shown in FIGS. 14D and 14E, the display unit A corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is displayed. , “+10”, “+60”, and the like, an additional display X indicating the number of additional games is performed, and when an incorrect answer signal associated with an incorrect answer operation is input, the display unit A corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 A predetermined unfortunate display Y indicating that the push order is incorrect is displayed. At the same time, an operated display Z corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is displayed. When the correct answer push order is determined with 6 choices, each display is performed every time the stop switch 50 is operated. When the correct answer push order is decided with 3 choices, the additional display is Allow only the first operation.

The effect execution control means 210 does not perform an effect corresponding to freeze when a specific freeze occurs when not in AT. In this case, a predetermined error screen or the like may be displayed.
(AT control means 220)
The AT control means 220 is means for controlling the AT that is in the auxiliary effect state. Specifically, the AT in the present embodiment is so-called push order navigation that notifies the push order when winning in the winning area in which the push order is set. In the push order navigation, the stop operation order is indicated by an arrow on the image display unit 67, the position of the stop switch 50 to be stopped is displayed in characters such as left, middle, and right, and these are displayed by voice from the speaker 69. This is performed by instructing or indicating the stop switch 50 to be operated first by changing the emission color of the light emitter provided inside the button of the stop switch 50.

Although not shown, the AT control unit 220 includes an AT lottery unit, an AT game number management unit, and a notification execution unit, and starts and ends the AT based on the game control information output from the main control device 21 and the effect state. Control.
The AT lottery means performs a lottery regarding the AT. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery means performs a game number lottery, an AT shift lottery, a game number shortened lottery, a special AT state shift lottery, and an extra lottery.
In the game number lottery, the number of games until the start of the next AT is determined at the end of the AT. When the number of games is determined, the numerical value is stored in a predetermined remaining game number storage unit and is subtracted for each game. When the number of remaining games decreases, an effect that suggests transition to the AT state is performed. When the remaining number of games becomes 0, the state shifts to the AT state.

  In the AT transition lottery, when the result of the role lottery becomes a specific lottery result in the sub normal state, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state at the time of winning such as “Cherry” and “CBB” is performed. It is. If the AT transition lottery is won, even if there is a remaining number of games until the AT starts, the AT state is shifted. The game number shortening lottery is to determine whether or not to reduce the number of games until the AT start determined at a predetermined time in the sub-normal state. When winning the game number shortening lottery, a predetermined number is subtracted from the remaining game number storage unit. In the special AT state shift lottery, whether or not to shift to the special AT state is determined from the lottery when a predetermined opportunity in the normal AT state is won. In the extra lottery, the presence / absence of extra AT games and the number of extra games are determined by lottery at a predetermined time in the AT state. When the winning lottery is won, a count value of an AT counter, which will be described later, is added by a numerical value determined by the lottery, and the number of AT games is added.

  The AT game number management means manages the setting and addition of the number of AT games, and includes an AT counter (not shown). The AT counter counts the number of AT games. Specifically, when the transition to the AT state is confirmed, the AT game number management means adds and stores the number of AT games in the AT counter by a number corresponding to one set (40 games) and enters the AT state. After the shift, the stored value of the AT counter is decremented by 1 every time one game ends. Further, when the extra lottery is won or when the extra effect is determined in the state where the spinning effect is possible, the determined number of games is added to the stored value of the AT counter. While the AT counter has the number of games, the AT state continues. In addition, the AT counter does not count the number of AT games when it shifts to the special AT state, but counts the number of games played in the special AT state.

  Further, the AT game number management means determines whether or not the push order notification navigation is performed in the special AT state, and the AT game number management means responds to the input of the correct signal from the main control device 21 in the special AT state. The count value of the counter is added. Specifically, in a special AT state, when a freeze start command is input from the main control device 21 or when a continuation command is input, it is determined whether or not the notification execution means is to perform push forward notification navigation. . This can be determined based on whether the number of standard extra games scheduled to be given in one specific freeze is added during the specific freeze. The standard number of extra games may be set in advance or may be determined by lottery.

  For example, when a freeze start command is input, the standard added game number (for example, 120 games) is set in a predetermined storage unit (added game number counter), and push order notification navigation is executed. When a correct signal based on the correct operation of the stop switch 50 is input, the count value of the AT counter is added by a predetermined value, and the count value of the added game number counter is subtracted by the same number. Here, the numerical value to be added to the AT counter (the number of additional games) can be varied depending on the mode of correct operation and the number of input of correct signals. For example, when the correct answer push order is determined with 6 choices, 10 games are added based on the input of the first correct signal, 20 games are added based on the input of the second correct signal, and the third time 30 games are added based on the correct signal input. When the correct answer pressing order is determined by 3 choices, 60 games are added based on the input of the first correct answer signal. The added number of games is displayed on the image display unit 67 (see FIGS. 14D and 14E). When the continuation command is input and the count value of the added game number counter is not 0 (when there are remaining added game numbers to be given), it is decided to perform push order notification navigation, and the added game When the count value of the number counter is 0 (when the number of additional games to be given is all given), it is determined to perform push order non-notification navigation. Since the continuation command is output when all of the stop switches 50 are correctly operated (that is, when a total of 60 games are added), the standard additional game number is given in the second round of the spinning effect. From the third round of the spinning performance, if the player can operate in the correct push order, relying on his own intuition, a further extra will be given. In addition, when a freeze start command or a continuation command is input, whether to perform push order notification navigation or push order non-notification navigation may be determined by lottery.

  The notification executing means is for executing push order navigation. As described above for the push order navigation by the notification execution means, the bell navigation performed when the result of the role lottery is “push order bell” and the replay performed when “replay” is won as the result of the role lottery. A navigation system is provided. The bell navigator notifies the correct push order when the “push order bell” is won. As described above, when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer push order, the correct bell combination (9-payout combination bell 9) always wins and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer push order. Will be awarded by a bell role (bell 7 or bell 8 for paying out one piece) as an illegal answer. The replay navigation is to notify a specific push order A to C when “Replay A” to “Replay C” is won when the transition to the special AT state is confirmed or during the special AT state. Since these have already been described, description thereof will be omitted here. When the stop operation is performed according to the navigation, a red 7 assortment is displayed, and a specific freeze accompanied with a spinning effect is performed. Further, the notification executing means performs the above-described push order notification navigation and push order non-notification navigation based on the determination of the AT game number management means during the spinning effect during the special AT state.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, when not in the AT state (a state in which navigation is not performed), the stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order other than the first left stop (so-called irregular pressing). The AT control means 220 also performs control related to this penalty. Specifically, the AT control means 220 is provided with a penalty counter (not shown), and when a penalty setting condition is met, a predetermined number of games is set in the penalty counter. The number of penalty games is decremented each time the game is consumed, but while the penalty counter has the number of games, the number of games until the next AT start is not subtracted, the game number shortening lottery is not performed, the predetermined navigation Penalties such as not performing (replay navigation, navigating during spinning) are executed. In addition, when an action corresponding to a penalty (anomaly pressing) is performed, a predetermined warning is displayed to prompt the player to perform an appropriate operation.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the game control process based on the control of the main control device 21 in the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number of medals has been bet. If the prescribed number of medals is not bet, the process returns to step 100. If the prescribed number of medals is bet, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 30 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 101. If it is determined that the start switch 30 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, a role lottery process is performed by the role lottery means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, rotation start processing of the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 50 is turned on. If it is determined that the stop switch 50 is not turned on, the process returns to step 104. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 50 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, it is determined whether all the rotary reels 40 have been stopped, that is, whether the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, the process returns to step 104. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, a game result determination process is performed. As a result of the game result determination, when the small combination wins, medals are paid out, and when the bonus wins, preparations for shifting to the bonus operation are made. Further, when the re-game player wins, the re-game operation processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.

In step 108, a freeze execution determination process is performed. Then, one game is finished.
In the freeze execution determination process of step 108 described above, as shown in the flow of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the red 7 alignment is displayed in step 200. The freeze determination flag is turned ON. If the red 7 alignment is not displayed, the process is terminated as it is.
The rotation start process of the rotary reel 40 in step 103 of FIG.
This will be described based on the flow.

First, in step 300, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, in the next step 301, it is determined whether the freeze determination flag is ON. The When the freeze determination flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 302, where specific freeze execution processing is performed at step 302, and rearrangement processing is performed at the next step 303. Then, the process proceeds to Step 305.
If it is determined in step 301 that the freeze determination flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step 304, and in step 304, drive signal output to the stepping motor M based on the normal rotation data is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 305.

In step 305, it is determined whether or not a predetermined stoppable condition is satisfied. Here, it is determined whether the acceleration processing for all the rotating reels 40 has been completed and the start index of all the rotating reels 40 has been detected. If the stoppable condition is satisfied, in the next step 306, the stop operation invalid state is canceled and the operation of the stop switch 50 is validated. That is, the rotating reel 40 can be stopped by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the rotation start process of the rotary reel 40 is finished.
In the above flow, if the wait time has not elapsed, the rotation reel 40 does not start rotating or the specific freeze execution process is not performed. Rotation start or specific freeze execution processing may be performed so that the invalidation of the stop operation is not canceled unless the wait time has elapsed.

Subsequently, with regard to the specific freeze execution process in step 302, an example of the freeze corresponding effect displayed on the flow of FIG. 14 will be described based on the flow of FIG. Here, the flow of FIG. 11 shows the flow of control when the push order lottery means 111 determines the push order with 6 choices.
First, in step 400, a freeze start command is output to the sub control device 22. The sub-control device 22 that has input this freeze start command determines whether or not the effect state is in the special AT state (step 600 in FIG. 13). That is, when the effect state is not the special AT state, the sub-process described below is not performed. On the other hand, if it is in the special AT state, a determination (notification execution determination process) is performed as to whether or not the push order notification navigation is executed (step 601).

  Returning to FIG. 11, in step 401, the freeze timer 151 starts time counting. In the next step 402, a push order lottery process is performed by the push order lottery means 111. In the next step 403, information about the push order determined by the lottery is output to the sub-control device 22 as correct push order information. Is done. The sub-control device 22 that has input the correct push order information causes the push order notification navigation (see FIGS. 14A and 14B) to be performed when it is determined to execute the push order notification navigation. If it is determined not to execute, push order non-notification navigation (see FIG. 14C) is performed (steps 602 to 604 in FIG. 13). In step 404, all the reels 40 are operated in a vibration mode.

In the next step 405, it is determined whether or not the freeze timer 151 has timed up. If the freeze timer 151 has not timed out, whether or not one of the stop switches 50 has been turned on in the next step 406. It is determined whether or not an operation signal for any one of the stop switches 50 is input. If the stop switch 50 is not turned on, the process returns to step 405. If any stop switch 50 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 407.
In step 407, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the stop switch 50 to which the operation signal is input matches the correct pressing order. Note that the stop switch 50 that has been operated once is stored (for example, an operated flag is set), and this determination is not performed for the stop switch 50 that has been operated again. If the operation order of the stop switch 50 matches the correct answer pressing order, that is, if the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct answer pressing order, a correct answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22 in step 408. At the same time, in step 409, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is switched from the vibration mode to the reverse rotation. In the sub-control device 22 to which the correct answer signal has been input, an addition process and a process for displaying the addition display X (see FIG. 14D) are performed (steps 606 and 607 in FIG. 13). Then, the process returns to step 405.

  In step 407, when it is determined that the operation order of the stop switch 50 to which the operation signal is input does not match the correct pressing order, that is, when the stop switch 50 is operated in the incorrect pressing order, In step 410, an incorrect answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22. If an incorrect answer signal is output, that fact is stored. In the sub-control device 22 to which the incorrect answer signal has been input, processing for displaying the regret display Y (see FIG. 14D) is performed (steps 608 and 609 in FIG. 13). Then, in the next step 411, it is determined whether or not the incorrect answer is the second time. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fact that an incorrect answer signal has been output is stored. If the incorrect answer is not the second time, the process returns to step 405. If the incorrect answer is the second time, the process proceeds to step 412.

In step 412, the freeze timer 151 is reset and the time count is interrupted. Then, the process proceeds to step 416.
In step 405, when the freeze timer 151 has timed up, the routine proceeds to step 413, where it is determined whether or not all the stop switches 50 are not operated. If all the stop switches 50 have not been operated, automatic operation processing is performed in the next step 414. Then, the process proceeds to step 415. If all the stop switches 50 are not operated, that is, if at least one stop switch 50 is operated, the process skips step 414 and proceeds to step 415.

  In step 415, it is determined whether or not all the rotating reels 40 are rotating in reverse, in other words, whether or not the correct operation has been performed for all the three stop switches 50. If all of the rotating reels 40 are rotating in the reverse direction, it is determined to continue the spinning effect and the specific freeze, the process proceeds to step 420, and a continuation command is output to the sub-control device 22. At this time, the memory indicating that the set operation completion flag or incorrect answer signal has been output is reset. In the sub-control device 22 that has input the continuation command, notification execution determination processing is performed (steps 610 to 601 in FIG. 13). After outputting the continuation command, the process returns to step 401, and the second round of the spinning effect is performed. When the flow proceeds to step 404 in this flow, the operation of the rotating reel 40 rotating in the reverse direction is switched to the vibration mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 415 that not all of the rotating reels 40 are rotating in reverse, that is, if some of the rotating reels 40 are rotating in reverse or all of the rotating reels 40 are rotating in reverse. If not (vibrates), the process proceeds to step 416.

In step 416, the end of the spinning effect is determined, and all the reels 40 are stopped. In step 417, a freeze end command is output to the sub-control device 22. In the sub-control device 22 that has input the freeze end command, processing for displaying a predetermined result display is performed (steps 611 and 612 in FIG. 13). The result display includes a display for notifying the total value of the number of games added during the specific freeze and a disappointing display for notifying that no addition has been made. In step 418, the freeze determination flag is turned OFF, and the specific freeze execution process is terminated.
When the correct answer push order is determined by 3 or 2 choices, an incorrect answer signal is output in step 410 and then the process proceeds to step 412. Further, when a correct answer signal is output in step 408, all the rotating reels 40 may be rotated in the reverse direction and the flow may proceed to step 405. And when it is formed so that there are cases where the correct answer pushing order is determined with 6 choices and with either 3 choices or 2 choices, the above is determined according to the method of determining the correct answer pushing order. Two controls can be used properly.

Also, in the above flow, when the automatic operation process of step 414 is performed, the spinning effect and the specific freeze are ended regardless of the result, but all the operations by the automatic operation process are performed. If the answer is correct, the spinning effect and the specific freeze may be continued.
Furthermore, in the above-described flow, if the first stop switch 50 is incorrectly operated in the case of 6-selection pressing order, it is determined whether the second stop switch 50 is the first stop switch 50 to be operated. However, when the first stop switch 50 is operated incorrectly, it is possible to perform the lottery in the order of pushing again, so that the navigation is performed again and the operation is performed from the beginning. Specifically, in the case of No in step 411 in FIG. In addition, even when the first stop switch 50 is incorrectly operated in the order of pressing the 3 or 2 options, the process may return from step 411 to step 402. That is, until the incorrect answer is made once, the operation history may be reset and redoed.

The automatic operation process in step 414 in FIG. 11 will be described based on the flow in FIG. FIG. 12 shows an example in which the predetermined operation order is set in advance from left to middle to right.
First, in step 500, the left stop switch 51 is turned on. Next, in step 501, it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 51 is operated first in the correct pressing order. If the correct answer is in the pressing order, a correct signal is output to the sub-control device 22. The operation mode of the left reel 41 is changed from vibration to reverse rotation (steps 502 and 503). Then, the process proceeds to Step 505. If the correct answer is not pressed, an incorrect answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22 and the process proceeds to step 505.

In step 505, it is handled that the middle stop switch 52 is turned on. Specifically, if the correct answer signal is output in step 502, it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 52 is operated secondly in the correct answer push order, and in step 504, the incorrect answer signal is output. If it is output, it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 52 is operated first in the correct pressing order. When the correct answer is pushed, a correct signal is output to the sub-control device 22 to change the operation mode of the middle reel 42 from vibration to reverse rotation (steps 507 and 508). Then, the process proceeds to step 511.
If it is determined in step 506 that the correct answer is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 509 and an incorrect answer signal is sent to the sub-control device 22. Then, in the next step 510, it is determined whether or not the incorrect answer is the second time. If the incorrect answer is the second time, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the incorrect answer is the second time, the process proceeds to step 511.

  In step 511, it is handled that the right stop switch 53 is turned on, and in step 512, it is determined whether or not the correct answer is pressed. Specifically, when the correct answer signal is output in steps 502 and 507, it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 53 is operated in the third order in the correct pressing order. In step 504, the incorrect answer is determined. If the signal is output and the correct answer signal is output in step 507, it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 53 is operated secondly in the correct pressing order. When the correct answer is pressed, a correct signal is output to the sub-control device 22 to change the operation mode of the right reel 43 from vibration to reverse rotation (steps 513 and 514). Then, the automatic operation process ends. If the correct answer is not pushed, an incorrect answer signal is output to the sub-control device 22 (step 515), and the automatic operation process is terminated.

An example of the rearrangement process in step 303 of FIG. 10 is shown in FIG. In the figure, the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel respectively mean a rotating reel 40 that starts rotating first, a rotating reel 40 that starts rotating second, and a rotating reel 40 that starts rotating third. For example, it may be fixed in the order of left, middle, and right, or may be determined by lottery each time. In addition, since the reservation of the rotation start of the rotating reel 40 by the game operation invalidating means 150 is released by resetting the freeze determination flag, the rotating reel 40 starts to rotate without operating the start switch 30.
In the rearrangement process, after completion of the specific freeze execution process, first, a random delay time for each rotating reel 40 is set (step 700), and a time count of the delay time set with the delay time timer is started (step 701). ). Then, the output of the drive signal based on the normal rotation data is started for the rotary reel 40 for which the set random delay time has elapsed (steps 702 to 707). At the end of the rearrangement process, all the rotating reels 40 are in a state of starting rotation.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the push order notification navigation is performed during the specific freeze, as long as the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order according to the navigation, the turning effect and The specific freeze continues and the number of AT games is increased. Even when the push order non-notification navigation is performed, if all the stop switches 50 can be operated in the correct push order, the spinning effect and the specific freeze can be continued and the number of additional games can be obtained. That is, as long as the correct operation is performed, the cycle of vibration of the rotating reel 40 → operation of the stop switch 50 → reverse rotation + addition of the rotating reel 40 can be repeated. In this way, the player can win the extra number of AT games associated with the specific freeze by his / her own hand, and the interest can be enhanced.

In addition, the presence / absence of continuation of the spinning effect is managed by the operation mode of the stop switch 50 by the player, and the navigation in the pressing order by the sub-control device 22 is used together with this, so that the continuation of the spinning effect is continued by simple lottery. It is possible to create a game that is different from determining the game. In other words, by performing navigation according to the effect state of the sub-control device 22, it is possible to execute and add a spinning effect that matches the effect state, and it is also possible for the player to acquire the add-on by himself. Thereby, the production is not monotonous and the range of production can be expanded.
On the other hand, if the stop switch 50 is not operated for a certain period of time during a specific freeze, it is assumed that they have been operated over time and the prognostic process is advanced. It is possible to advance the production without forcing the player who feels troublesome. Thereby, for example, an effect that the player wants to show can be shown properly. In addition, when an automatic operation process is performed that treats the stop switch 50 as operated in a predetermined pressing order after a certain period of time has passed, although the spinning effect is not continued, the pressing order by the automatic operation process is the correct pressing order. If there is a match, the number of AT games will be added, so even if you are watching without operating during the spinning production, you may be able to enjoy the benefits of the addition, even though you were told about the production It does not give players a sense of arousal that they had no profit.

(Modification)
In the above-described embodiment, when at least one of the stop switches 50 is operated incorrectly during the turning effect, the turning effect and the specific freeze are finished. Even in this case, the spinning effect may be continued with a predetermined probability. In this case, if no stop switch 50 is operated within a certain time and automatic operation processing is performed, the stop switch 50 may not be continued.
In the above-described embodiment, when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pressing order during the spinning effect, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is changed. For example, when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order in the case of the push order of 2 choices or 3 choices, the operation modes of all the rotary reels 40 may be changed (reversely rotated). In addition, when the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 is switched to the reverse rotation, the mode is switched to the vibration mode again after a certain period of time (after the time-up of the freeze timer 151). When a predetermined operation means such as the start switch 30 is operated, the vibration mode may be switched.

  Furthermore, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 during the spinning effect is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment. For example, the first aspect may be the same or similar to the rotation aspect of the rotating reel 40 based on the normal rotation data, the reverse rotation, the low-speed rotation slower than the normal rotation speed, or the normal rotation speed. It is good also as quick high-speed rotation. Or it is good also considering a 1st aspect as a stop state (operation | movement which keeps staying at the same position). The second state may be an aspect other than the first aspect. Here, when the first mode is the same as the normal rotation mode and the second mode is the vibration mode, the stop switch 50 is operated when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pushing order. Depending on the timing, it is also possible to perform control so that a specific symbol of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is drawn into a predetermined position (for example, on the effective line) and switched to the vibration mode there. In this way, by placing a specific symbol at a predetermined position, when a specific symbol combination can be arranged at a predetermined position, the number of additional games can be further added. In this way, even when a specific symbol combination can be placed at a predetermined position during the spinning effect, the specific display displayed during the spinning effect is performed by performing the rearrangement process after the spinning effect is completed. The arrangement of the symbol combinations can be prevented from assisting in the subsequent game.

  Moreover, you may provide multiple types of 2nd aspects. For example, when the second mode is reverse rotation, normal reverse rotation that reversely rotates at normal speed, low-speed reverse rotation that reversely rotates at a speed slower than normal speed, and reverse rotation at a speed faster than normal speed A high-speed reverse rotation is provided, and it is determined by lottery which mode to operate. Then, the number of additional games may be determined according to the type of the second mode that has changed based on the correct operation. For example, it is possible to add 10 games for normal reverse rotation, 5 games for low-speed reverse rotation, and 20 games for high-speed reverse rotation. Alternatively, when the second mode is a vibration mode, depending on the magnitude of the forward / reverse rotation of the stepping motor M, for example, 20 games in the case of slight vibration, The number of games may be determined by adding 10 games or 5 games when the swing width is larger. Moreover, when the selection order of 6 correct answers is determined, the type of the second mode may be different depending on whether the pressing order is a one-shot all correct answer or a single operation mistake.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the second mode is reverse rotation, when the end of the spinning effect is determined, the rotary reel 40 is temporarily stopped and then the rearrangement process is performed. Alternatively, the rotary reel 40 may be formed so as to shift to the rearrangement process without being stopped. For example, the rotational speed of the rotating reel 40 that is rotating in the reverse rotation may be decreased to shift to the normal rotation without stopping. When the second mode is a vibration mode, the rotating reel 40 that is vibrating is sequentially switched to the rotation (the processes (1) to (3) described in the description of the rearrangement control unit 104). You may do it. Furthermore, the rotating reel 40 that is rotating in reverse rotation is switched to the vibration mode without stopping, and the rotating reel 40 that is vibrating is shifted to rotation with a time difference as it is, or the rotating reel 40 that is vibrating is set at random. It is also possible to shift to rotation at the same time or with a time difference at different accelerations.

(Other embodiments)
In the embodiment described above, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 is switched to the second mode in accordance with the input of the operation signal of the stop switch 50 during the specific freeze. However, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 is changed to the second mode. The operation switch for switching to this mode is not limited to the stop switch 50. For example, the start switch 30, the bet switch 16, the checkout switch 17, or an operation switch for production may be used. In addition, when a single switch among these switches is operated, or when a plurality of switches are operated in a predetermined combination and in a predetermined order, the operation mode of all the rotary reels 40 is changed to the second mode. When a plurality of switches are operated in a predetermined combination and in a predetermined order, the operation mode of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to each operation means is switched to the second mode. Also good. As a correct operation mode when a single switch is operated, only one of a plurality of predetermined switches is operated, a predetermined single switch is at a predetermined timing, or It can be said that it has been operated a predetermined number of times.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a specific symbol combination (seven reds) is displayed, the specific freeze is executed. However, as a result of the role lottery, a specific lottery result is generated. In the event that a specific role has been won (or lost), the execution of the specific freeze in the next game is determined on the condition that the operation has been stopped in a pressing order that permits the occurrence of the freeze in the game. May be. The pressing order for allowing the occurrence of freeze may be set in advance or may be determined by lottery. This push order is output to the sub-control device 22 when a specific lottery result is generated, and the sub-control device 22 navigates the push order if the production state is a state permitting the occurrence of freeze. By performing the stop operation according to the navigation, execution of the specific freeze is determined. When formed in this way, for example, even if a player with inferior workmanship cannot display a specific symbol combination, he can receive the benefits of specific freeze.

Further, the privilege given to the player by executing the specific freeze (rotation effect) is not limited to the addition of the number of AT games. For example, the number of games until the next AT is started may be shortened, or the number of AT games may be increased with a higher probability (for example, a lottery will be performed for each game) and the right to move to an advantageous state may be acquired. . Alternatively, it may be notified that a specific combination has been won or that the transition to the advantageous state has been confirmed. In short, any content that has some merit for the player may be used.
In addition, the present invention can be used for a gaming machine that does not have a specification in which the gaming state is almost always inside the bonus. For example, on the condition that the winning combination of a specific role or the display of a specific symbol combination is triggered, the game proceeds to the replay time (RT) where the winning probability of re-game is set higher than the normal state, and the gaming state is in the RT state. The specification may be transferred to AT (ART). Then, for example, a specific freeze is generated when a transition opportunity (for example, a specific replaying role) to RT where ART is performed is won or when a specific symbol combination is displayed due to a winning of the transition opportunity. The number of ART games can be determined based on the operation of the stop switch 50 during the trunk effect. In this case, even if an incorrect answer operation is performed, the minimum number of games is guaranteed, and if the specific freeze continues due to the correct answer operation, the number of games is further increased. be able to.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Further, the present invention may appropriately combine or recombine items described in the above-described embodiments and modifications within a range that does not cause contradiction.
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

10 slot machine 20 control unit
21 Main control unit 22 Sub control unit
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit
80 Role lottery means 100 Reel control means
110 Cylinder effect control means 111 Push order lottery means (operation mode determination means)
112 Operation determination means 150 Freeze control means

Claims (4)

A plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols on the surface,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation,
Reel control means for controlling the operation of the rotating reel based on operation signals of the start switch and stop switch;
In a gaming machine comprising at least a freeze control means for controlling a freeze that stops the progress of a game when a predetermined condition is met,
For any one of the predetermined operation means including the start switch and the stop switch, an operation mode determination means for determining a specific operation mode;
An operation determination unit that determines whether or not any one of the operation units is operated in a mode that matches the specific operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit during the freeze based on the control of the freeze control unit. And
The reel control means can operate the rotating reel in a first mode at a predetermined trigger during the freeze,
When the operation control means inputs an operation signal of any one of the operation means while the reel control means is operating the rotating reel in the first aspect, the operation determination means of the operation means If the operation signal is not input even if a predetermined time elapses, the operation means is determined in advance after the elapse of the predetermined time. It is assumed that the operation is handled in the operation mode, and the operation determination is performed based on the operation mode that is operated.
When the reel control means operates the rotating reel in the first mode, the operation mode is the specific operation for the operation unit that is operated or treated as operated. When the correct determination is made to determine that it matches the mode, the reel control means switches the operating mode of the rotating reel to a second mode different from the first mode,
When the operation determination means determines the correct answer, the freeze control means can continue the freeze, and the reel control means can perform the second aspect during the ongoing freeze. A gaming machine, wherein the operating mode of the rotating reel that is operating is configured to be switchable to the first operating mode.   When the reel control means operates the rotating reel in the first mode, the operation mode is the specific operation for the operation unit that is operated or treated as operated. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the freeze control means is configured to be able to end the freeze when an incorrect answer is determined to be determined not to match the mode. There are a plurality of the operating means, and each of the operating reels is associated with one of the rotating reels.
The operation mode determination unit determines an operation order of the plurality of operation units as the specific operation mode,
The operation determination means determines, for each operation means, whether or not the operation order is the operation order determined by the operation mode determination means for the operated or operated operation means. If they match, the correct answer is determined. If they do not match, the incorrect answer is determined.
The reel control means switches the operation mode of the rotating reel corresponding to the operation means for which the correct answer is determined by the operation determination means to the second mode, and is used as the operation means for which the incorrect answer is determined. The operation mode of the corresponding rotary reel is maintained as in the first mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the freeze control means is formed so that the freeze can be continued when the operation determination means makes a correct answer determination for all the operation means.   When the reel control unit switches the rotation mode of the rotary reel to the second mode based on the correct determination of the operation determination unit, the reel control unit is configured to give a predetermined benefit to the player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:

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