JP2015150286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a state in which an operation timing for stopping the rotation of reels is unintentionally assisted.SOLUTION: A reference point is set at a point that is before the reel speed reaches a stable speed after a freeze control is executed. The rotation of reels is controlled so that a time necessary for the rotation of one or two reels from the reference point to reach the stable speed becomes different from a time necessary for the rotation of other reel(s) from the reference point to reach the stable speed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a rotary gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”) which is a kind of gaming machine, as described in Patent Document 1, a combination of symbols constituted by symbols of each rotating body is displayed. And in such a pachislot, the player can specify the contents of the privilege or the like by the combination of the displayed symbols.

JP 2012-75787 A

  By the way, after a specific symbol combination is displayed, when the rotating body starts to rotate at the same timing and rotates at the same speed, the rotating body rotates in a state in which the specific symbol combination is formed. Will do. In such a situation, it becomes possible to stop the rotation of the rotating body based on the timing when the rotation of the rotating body starts, and the display of the combination of the specific symbols stops the rotation of the rotating body. There is a risk of assisting the timing of the operation for making it happen.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a situation in which the operation timing for stopping the rotation of the rotating body is assisted.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems starts a variable game by rotating a plurality of rotating bodies in which symbols are arranged, a display unit on which the symbols are displayed, and all the rotating bodies based on a start operation. A game control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating body so as to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on a stop operation, and whether to allow display of a predetermined symbol combination triggered by the start operation After the acceptance of the start operation by the start operation accepting unit, the start operation accepting unit for accepting the start operation, and a predetermined validation condition is satisfied after the elapse of a predetermined period Thereafter, after the stop operation accepting means for accepting the stop operation and the acceptance of the start operation by the start operation accepting means, a delay capable of delaying establishment of the validation condition from the predetermined period. And a delay rotation control means capable of controlling the rotation of the rotating body so that a specific display pattern is displayed on the display unit when the delay means delays establishment of the validation condition. The game control means is configured such that the rotation speed of the rotating body reaches a predetermined speed when the rotating means rotates after the delay means delays the establishment of the enabling condition. The time required for the speed at which some of the rotating bodies rotate from the previous base point to reach the predetermined speed and the time required for the speed at which other rotating bodies rotate from the base point to reach the predetermined speed It is preferable to control the rotation of the rotating body so as to be different from each other.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the game control means, when the rotating means rotates the rotating body after the delay means delays the establishment of the validation condition, By making the timing of starting the rotation of the other rotating bodies different, the time required for the rotation speed of the part of the rotating bodies from the base point to reach a predetermined speed, and the other times from the base point. It is preferable to control the rotation of the rotating body so that the time required for the moving body to rotate reaches a predetermined speed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the game control means may be configured such that when the delay means rotates the rotating body after delaying the establishment of the validation condition, the acceleration of the rotation of the part of the rotating bodies and the other By differentiating the acceleration at which the rotating body rotates, the time required for the rotation speed of the part of the rotating bodies from the base point to reach a predetermined speed and the other rotating body from the base point are rotated. It is preferable to control the rotation of the rotating body so that the time required for the speed to reach a predetermined speed is different.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping rotation of a rotary body can be suppressed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the design of each reel. The figure which shows the symbol combination with which the prize was matched, and the matched prize. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows a part of symbol combination. The figure which shows the kind of winning information. The figure which shows the aspect of the transition of a production state. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a freeze process. The figure which shows a preparation display pattern and a 1st specific display pattern-a 6th specific display pattern. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the period until validation conditions are satisfied after starting operation is performed. (A)-(i) is a figure which shows the display content of the fluoroscope window at the time of freeze control being performed. The flowchart which shows a rotation start process. The figure which shows rotation of each reel after freeze control was performed. The flowchart which shows the rotation start process of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows rotation of each reel after freeze control is performed in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the rotation start process of 3rd Embodiment. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display content of the fluoroscopic window at the time of performing freeze control in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows rotation of each reel after freeze control is performed in another example.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A pachislot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally supported so as to be capable of rotating and opening with respect to the left side edge of the main body. An effect display device 14 is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. As the effect display device 14, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device, a dot matrix type display device, or the like is used.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect. Further, the pachislot 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as sound output means for performing sound effects.

  Further, the pachislot 10 is provided with a central panel 15. The central panel 15 is provided with a see-through window 16 through which the drum unit 13 disposed inside the pachislot 10 can be seen through.

  The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R as rotating bodies. The reels 13L, 13C, 13R constituting the drum unit 13 are arranged side by side. When the pachislot 10 is viewed from the front, the left reel 13L is on the leftmost side, and the middle reel is on the right side of the left reel 13L. A right reel 13R is arranged to the right of 13C and the middle reel 13C.

  As shown in FIG. 2, symbols are arranged on each reel 13L, 13C, 13R. The symbols arranged on each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R include a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol) and a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY”. In addition, the symbols arranged on the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are decorated with the symbols “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), the symbol “cherry” (cherry symbol), and the characters “BAR”. There are a design (bar design), a design in which the number “7” is decorated in red (red seven design), and a design in which the number “7” is decorated in blue (blue seven design).

  On the left reel 13L, 21 symbols LZ00 to LZ20 are arranged. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbols LZ00, LZ01, LZ02,..., LZ19, LZ20, LZ00,. In the left reel 13L of this embodiment, the symbols LZ01, LZ06, LZ11, LZ14, and LZ19 are bell symbols, and the symbols LZ00, LZ05, LZ08, LZ10, LZ13, and LZ16 are replay symbols. Yes. On the left reel 13L, symbols LZ02, LZ07, LZ12, LZ15, and LZ20 are watermelon symbols, symbol LZ03 is a cherry symbol, symbol LZ04 is a bar symbol, symbols LZ17 and LZ18 are a red seven symbol, and symbol LZ09 is a blue seven symbol. As shown, each symbol is arranged.

  On the middle reel 13C, 21 symbols CZ00 to CZ20 are arranged. Then, in the variable reel 13C, the symbols CZ00, symbol CZ01, symbol CZ02... Symbol CZ19, symbol CZ20, symbol CZ00. In the middle reel 13C of the present embodiment, the symbols CZ02, CZ05, CZ10, CZ15, and CZ20 are arranged as bell symbols, and the symbols CZ00, CZ03, CZ08, CZ11, CZ16, and CZ18 are replay symbols. Yes. On the middle reel 13C, symbols CZ09, CZ14, and CZ19 are watermelon symbols, symbols CZ01, CZ04, CZ07, and CZ13 are cherry symbols, symbol CZ12 is a bar symbol, symbol CZ17 is a red seven symbol, and symbol CZ06 is a blue seven symbol. As shown, each symbol is arranged.

  On the right reel 13R, 21 symbols RZ00 to RZ20 are arranged. In the changing game, on the right reel 13R, the symbol RZ00, symbol RZ01, symbol RZ02,... Symbol RZ19, symbol RZ20, symbol RZ00,. In the right reel 13R of the present embodiment, the symbols RZ03, RZ07, RZ11, RZ14, and RZ19 are arranged in a bell symbol, and the symbols RZ02, RZ06, RZ10, RZ13, and RZ18 are replay symbols. On the right reel 13R, symbols RZ04, RZ08, RZ20 are watermelon symbols, symbols RZ00, RZ05, RZ12, RZ15 are cherry symbols, symbol RZ09 is a bar symbol, symbols RZ16, RZ17 are red seven symbols, symbol RZ01 is blue seven. Each symbol is arranged so as to be a symbol.

  Each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel. Then, as the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, various symbols are displayed (varied) in the see-through window 16 while continuously changing.

  When the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, the three consecutive symbols in the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the see-through window 16. The left reel 13L is provided with a reel sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 13L. Further, the middle reel 13C is provided with a reel sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 13C. Similarly, the right reel 13R is provided with a reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 13R.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of symbol stop lines that define symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed are formed in a symbol display region that can be seen through the perspective window 16. In the pachi-slot 10, a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line in FIG. 1) that can be determined as a winning symbol combination as a symbol stop line, and a non-winning that cannot be determined as a winning symbol combination that is stopped and displayed. Lines L2 to L5 (indicated by broken lines in FIG. 1) are formed.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a symbol combination (display result) for which a prize is determined, the winning line L1 is an effective line to which a prize determined for the symbol combination is given. In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 are invalid lines that are not given the award determined for the symbol combination even if the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined. Become.

  The see-through window 16 has nine symbol stop positions arranged in three rows and three columns so as to correspond to the upper, middle and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, one symbol stop line is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions of each row one by one. The winning line L1 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row. Incidentally, the non-winning line L2 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the upper stage of each row. Further, the non-winning line L3 is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions located at the lower stage of each row. The non-winning line L4 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the right reel 13R. . The non-winning line L5 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the right reel 13R. .

  In addition, the pachislot 10 is provided with various information display units 17 for informing information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 is configured by a throwable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, and a prize number display unit.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when the bet number of the variable game can be set or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the pachi-slot 10. The insertable display lamp is turned off when the variable game is started, or when the maximum bet number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is given.

  The wait display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected before the wait time elapses, and is turned off after the wait time elapses. The wait time is a period (time) that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. When a start operation is detected during the wait time, each reel The rotation of 13L, 13C, 13R is set to start. In addition, when the wait time has elapsed, an enabling condition for validating the operation of the stop button for deriving the lottery result of the internal lottery is established.

  The status lamp is turned on and off as the changing game progresses. Further, the betting number display section is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored and stored inside the machine. The award number display unit displays the number of award medals associated with the symbol combination when the symbol combination for which a payout of medals is determined as a prize is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  A medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15. A medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed on a passage through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 pass. Further, a BET button 19 is disposed at the lower left position of the center panel 15. The BET button 19 is a button that is operated when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. A MAX BET button 20 is provided on the right side of the BET button 19. The MAXBET button 20 is a button that is operated when a bet is set with the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one variation game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the number of bets in the variation game. is there.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20. The settlement switch 21 is a switch operated when paying back a medal betted or a stored and stored credit at the start of a variable game.

  Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R as stop operation means are provided. The stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L. The stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C. The stop button 23R is a button for stopping the rotating right reel 13R. Thus, the stop button 23L corresponds to the left reel 13L, the stop button 23C corresponds to the middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R corresponds to the right reel 13R.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed at the lower center of the pachi-slot 10. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal outlet 24 is provided below the medal outlet 24.

  In addition, a hopper 26 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachi-slot 10. The medals inserted into the medal slot 18 pass through the medal selector 27 and are stored in the hopper 26.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game (game) and operation modes of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated, the number of bets can be set by operating the BET buttons 19 and 20. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, a credit equivalent to the number of one bet (one medal) from the stored and stored credit is set as the bet number. Further, depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, a credit corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game is set as the bet number from the stored credits.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 18, and the number of bets for one bet when one medal is inserted. Is set, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game are inserted from the medal slot 18, they are stored as credits when the credit function is used, while medals when the credit function is not used. The medal inserted from the discharge port 24 is returned.

  When the BET button 19 or the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the respective bet numbers are set and one pay line L1 is set to be valid. When the winning line L1 becomes effective, the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 becomes effective, and the control according to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 (award medal grant etc.) Is done. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line L1 is always valid.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and seen through. In the window 16, a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate. Thereafter, when the enabling condition is satisfied after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is accepted. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the operated stop buttons is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the corresponding row in the fluoroscopic window 16. Is done.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 at the time when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped is a symbol combination in which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is determined. Awards are awarded. In the present embodiment, when a symbol combination is stopped and displayed on one symbol stop line (for example, a winning line L1), the symbols displayed at other symbol display positions are naturally determined. For this reason, in any case where nine symbols that are visible from the fluoroscopic window 16 are collectively defined as a display result and when a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is defined as a display result, the fluoroscopic window 16 Corresponds to the display unit.

  A single variable game (game) is started when the bet number is set and the start operation is performed by operating the start lever 22, and all the reels 13L, 13C are operated by the stop operation including the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. , 13R stops and the symbol combination (display result) is displayed. Incidentally, when the symbol combination displayed with all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R stopped rotating is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped. Then, after the symbol combination is displayed, the award assigned to the symbol combination is completed, and one variation game is completed.

Next, based on FIG. 3 and FIGS. 4A to 4F, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the pay line L <b> 1 in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 3 shows symbol combinations for which a prize is determined. In addition, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 3, that is, a symbol combination for which no prize is determined, is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, no prize is awarded. Incidentally, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, there are bell spilled eyes and disjointed eyes in symbol combinations for which no prize is determined. In the following description, bell spilled eyes and missed eyes are collectively referred to as “outage stop eyes”.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination classified as the first cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, four medals are awarded as prize medals.
As shown to Fig.4 (a), the symbol combination comprised by the symbol LZ04, the symbol CZ01, and the symbol RZ17 is contained in the 1st cherry stop eye.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination classified as the second cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, four medals are awarded as prize medals.
As shown in FIG. 4B, the second cherry stop eye includes a symbol combination constituted by the symbol LZ03, the symbol CZ00, and the symbol RZ16.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a symbol combination classified as a watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, six medals are awarded as prize medals.
As shown in FIG.4 (c), the watermelon stop eye contains the symbol combination comprised by symbol LZ12, symbol CZ09, symbol RZ04.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination classified as the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, eight medals are awarded as prize medals.
When the symbol combination classified as the one-piece combination stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, one medal is awarded as a prize medal.

When the symbol combination classified as the chance stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, one medal is awarded as a prize medal.
As shown in FIG. 4D, the chance stop eye includes a symbol combination constituted by the symbol LZ18, the symbol CZ15, and the symbol RZ10.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination classified as the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a replay is given. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the maximum bet number inside the pachislot machine 10 without betting the bet number. When a replay is awarded, it guarantees a certain profit that the next variable game can be played without consuming medals, and no prize medal is awarded.

As shown in FIG. 4 (e), the symbol combination constituted by the symbol LZ00, the symbol CZ18, and the symbol RZ13 is included in the normal replay stop eye.
As shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination classified as the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a replay is given.

When the symbol combination classified as the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a replay is given.
As shown in FIG. 4 (f), the special replay stop eye includes a symbol combination constituted by symbols LZ09, symbols CZ06, and symbols RZ01.

Next, the winning information (so-called condition device combination) in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the winning information in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment includes eleventh winning information, twelfth winning information, twenty-first winning information, thirty-first winning information to thirty-fifth winning information, There are 41 winning information and 51st winning information to 53rd winning information.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the eleventh winning information is won, regardless of which stop button is operated first among the three stop buttons (in the drawing, “left”, “middle” or “right” is shown). ), The first cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and four medals are awarded as prize medals. This is equivalent to allowing display of the first cherry stop eye by winning the eleventh winning information.

  When winning the twelfth winning information, the second cherry stop eye is stopped on the winning line L1 regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons, and four medals are awarded. Awarded as a medal. This is equivalent to allowing display of the second cherry stop eye by winning the 12th winning information.

  When winning the 21st winning information, regardless of which stop button is operated first among the three stop buttons, the watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and six medals are awarded as prize medals. Is done. This corresponds to allowing the display of the watermelon stop eye to be permitted by winning the 21st winning information.

  When winning the 31st winning information, regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and eight medals are given as prize medals. Is done. This corresponds to allowing the bell stop eye to be displayed by winning the 31st winning information.

  When winning the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 differs depending on the stop button that is operated first. For example, when winning the 32nd winning information, if the stop button 23L among the three stop buttons is operated first (shown as “left” in the drawing), a bell spilled line will appear on the winning line L1. Stopped and no prize is awarded. Also, when winning the 32nd winning information, if the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “medium” in the drawing), a bell stop eye is displayed on the winning line L1. The display is stopped and eight medals are awarded as prize medals. In addition, when winning the 33rd winning information, when the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “right” in the drawing), one winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. The eyes are stopped and one medal is awarded as an award medal. This corresponds to that the display of the bell stop eye and the one-piece combination stop is permitted by winning of the winning information of any of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information.

  When winning the 41st winning information, regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons, the chance stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and one medal is given as a prize medal. Is done. This corresponds to allowing the display of the chance stop eye by the winning of the 41st winning information.

  When winning the 51st winning information, if the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first, the special replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line L1 and replay is given. . In addition, when winning the 51st winning information, if the stop button 23L or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “left” or “right” in the drawing), a prize is awarded. The normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line L1, and a replay is given. This corresponds to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the special replay stop eye by the winning of the 51st winning information.

  When winning the 52nd winning information, if the stop button 23R is operated first among the three stop buttons, the special replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line L1 and replay is given. . In addition, when winning the 52nd winning information, if the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “left” or “middle” in the drawing), a prize is awarded. The normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line L1, and a replay is given. This corresponds to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the special replay stop eye by the winning of the 52nd winning information.

  When the 53rd winning information is won and the stop button 23R is operated first among the three stop buttons, the special replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line L1 and a replay is given. . In addition, when winning the 53rd winning information, if the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, Replay is granted. This is equivalent to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the special replay stop eye by the winning of the 53rd winning information.

  In this way, in the pachislot 10 of this embodiment, by winning the winning information, the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the bell stop eye, the one piece stop eye, the chance stop It is allowed to display any one of the eyes, the normal replay stop eyes, the special replay stop eyes, and the special replay stop eyes. The first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the bell stop eye, the one-piece role stop eye, the chance stop eye, the normal replay stop eye, the special replay stop eye, and the special replay stop eye are: The symbol combinations that are allowed in the winning information lottery and correspond to the symbol combinations that are allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect states are controlled. There are a non-AT effect state and an AT effect state in the effect state. The non-AT effect state includes a normal effect state and a standby effect state.

  In the normal performance state of the non-AT performance state, the performance is developed so as to make it difficult to win the bell stop eye. In the AT effect state, the effect is developed so as to assist (assist) the winning of the bell stop eye. In the present embodiment, the AT performance state is an advantageous state for the player and corresponds to an advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the normal performance state in the non-AT performance state corresponds to the normal game state.

  When the transition to the AT effect state is determined in the normal effect state, the state is shifted to the standby effect state. Further, when the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed in the standby effect state, the state is shifted to the AT effect state. Then, in the AT effect state, when the bell spilled eyes are stopped and displayed when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)”, the normal effect state is entered.

  In the standby production state, when it is allowed to display the special replay stop eye, the navigation effect for navigating the operation order (stop operation order) of the stop button for displaying the special replay stop eye stop is an effect display device. 14 is performed. In the standby effect state, the effect display device 14 performs a navigation effect for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye.

  In the AT effect state, when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)”, the effect display device 14 performs a navigation effect for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye. On the other hand, in the AT effect state, when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)”, the effect display device 14 does not perform the navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the electrical configuration of the pachislot 10 will be described.
The pachi-slot 10 is equipped with a main control board 40 as a main control unit. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. The pachi-slot 10 is equipped with a sub-control board 41 as a sub-control unit that executes production control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, on the main control board 40, a main control CPU 40a for executing control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and writing of necessary data In addition, a main control RAM 40c capable of reading is provided.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to reels 13L, 13C, and 13R constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, and hopper 26. In addition, various information display units 17 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control board 40. Further, a BET button 19, a MAXBET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are connected to the main control board 40.

  A first position signal is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the rotating left reel 13L. A second position signal is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the rotation position of the middle reel 13C that is rotating. Similarly, a third position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the rotating right reel 13R. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the first to third position signals.

  In addition, a medal detection signal indicating that a medal is detected every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal is input from the medal sensor SE4 to the main control CPU 40a. When the BET button 19 is operated, a control signal indicating that the BET button 19 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, a control signal indicating that the MAXBET button 20 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, a control signal indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, a control signal indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any one of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which the winning probability for each winning information is determined as an allocation range of winning information determination random numbers. The winning information determination table is used in winning information lottery (so-called role lottery). The winning information determination random number is generated in the main control board 40. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of winning or winning information is determined. That is, since the type of the winning information is determined by the winning information lottery, it is equivalent to determining whether or not the winning information lottery allows the display of the symbol combination (predetermined display result) in which the prize is determined. To do. Furthermore, in the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining the type of display result that is allowed to be displayed.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and writing of necessary data. A sub-control RAM 41c capable of reading is provided. The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, a decoration lamp La is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, a speaker Sp is connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  A sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect pattern showing the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. Is remembered.

  Various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot machine 10 is stored (set) in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub control RAM 41c stores sub status information (such as a flag) regarding the internal control status by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, the process (game progress main process) related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the game progress main process, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving medals bet (step S11). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S12). The determination process in step S12 corresponds to a determination process as to whether or not a symbol combination for which replay is determined as a prize has been won in the immediately preceding symbol variation game (whether or not it has been stopped and displayed on the winning line L1). If the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets the maximum bet number to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c, and then proceeds to the process of step S14.

  If the determination result in step S12 is negative, medal management is performed (step S13). In step S13, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c based on the input of the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 and the input of the control signals from the BET buttons 19 and 20. Accordingly, in step S13, when the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S13, when the control signal from the BET button 19 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c and subtracts 1 from the credit. In step S13, when the control signal from the MAXBET button 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds a value to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the maximum bet number. The credit is subtracted by the added amount.

  Further, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative and when the process of step S13 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number matches the maximum bet number (step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a state in which a variable game can be started. As described above, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable game start enabling condition for enabling the start of the variable game is established by placing the maximum bet number. If the determination result of step S14 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12.

  When the determination result of step S14 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation has been accepted (step S15). In step S15, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a control signal from the start lever 22 has been input. If the determination result of step S15 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that accepts the start operation functions as a start operation accepting unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S16). In step S16, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning information lottery. The specific control contents of the internal lottery process will be described later.

  Further, after performing the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S17). If the determination result of step S17 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S19.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S17 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the wait time has elapsed (step S18). If the determination result of step S18 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until the wait time elapses, that is, until the determination result of step S18 becomes affirmative.

  When the determination result in step S17 is affirmative and when the wait time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a sets the wait time (step S19). In step S19, the main control CPU 40a sets the wait time to be determined in step S18 when the next variable game is performed.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a freeze process (step S20). The specific control contents of the freeze process will be described later.
After performing the freeze process, the main control CPU 40a performs a rotation start process. In the rotation start process, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to each stepping motor to start the rotation (rotation) of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R. The specific control contents of the rotation start process will be described later.

  Further, after performing the rotation start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels have reached a constant speed (step S22). If the determination result in step S22 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until all the reels rotate at a constant speed, that is, until the determination result in step S22 becomes affirmative.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation has been accepted (step S23). In step S23, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel. If the determination result of step S23 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S25. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a capable of accepting a stop operation functions as a stop operation accepting unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S23 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs a rotation stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button (step S24). If the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal corresponding to the operated stop button to the sub control CPU 41a, indicating that the stop button has been operated, and which stop button The sub-control CPU 41a is made aware of whether or not an operation has been performed.

  In step S24, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button within a predetermined range (maximum of four symbols) from the timing when the stop button is operated. In step S24, the main control CPU 40a adds stop control control data stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery, the stop button operation order, the stop button operation timing, and the like. Based on this, the rotation of the reel is stopped. As described above, when the determination result in step S21 is affirmative, the operation of the stop button for deriving the lottery result of the winning information lottery becomes valid, and the validation condition is satisfied. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that rotates the rotating body based on the start operation to start the variable game and stops the reel rotation based on the stop operation functions as the game control means.

  When the determination result of step S23 is negative and when the process of step S24 is finished, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S25). If the determination result of step S25 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S23.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S25 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs display result determination (step S26). In step S26, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, and if the symbol combination is for which a prize is determined. Judge the winning symbol combination. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the winning information lottery in the internal lottery process is actually stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. The type of the symbol combination is determined. In step S26, when the symbol combination for which replay is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the main control CPU 40a activates replay. Thereby, replay as a prize is given.

  In the following description, determining that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the winning line L1 is stopped and displayed is referred to as “determining a winning for a symbol combination for which a prize is determined”. For example, “the main control CPU 40a determines that the watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1” is referred to as “the main control CPU 40a determines the watermelon stop eye win”. Further, in the following description, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined to be stopped on the winning line L1 is referred to as “the symbol combination for which a prize is determined wins”. For example, “the watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1” is referred to as “the watermelon stop eye wins”.

  Subsequent to step S26, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals (step S27). In step S27, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a symbol combination for which a medal payout is determined as a prize has been won. If the determination result of step S27 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S29.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S27 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a pays out the number of medals determined for the winning symbol combination (step S28). In step S28, the main control CPU 40a adds the number of medals to be paid out to the credit. Incidentally, when the credit upper limit number is exceeded when added to the credit, the main control CPU 40a drives the hopper 26 so as to pay out medals for the amount exceeding the credit upper limit number. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is stopped and displayed, the main control CPU 40a that gives the prize functions as a prize giving means.

  When the determination result of step S27 is negative and when the process of step S28 is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the variable game (step S29). In step S29, the main control CPU 40a shifts the internal control state, or outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the symbol combination with a prize on the winning line L1 is stopped and displayed to the sub control CPU 41a. I do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a state flag setting process (step S30). In the state flag setting process, the main control CPU 40a estimates an effect state controlled by the sub control CPU 41a and sets an AT estimation flag that can specify the result of the estimation.

  Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a wins the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the situation where the bell stop eye is stopped is displayed in the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information. In this case, if the specified number (for example, three times) is reached without going through the situation where the bell spilling eyes and the one-piece combination stoppage are stopped and displayed, an AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the situation where the bell spilling eyes and the one-piece winning stop are stopped and displayed is the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information. If the specified number (for example, 3 times) is reached without going through the situation where the bell stop eye is stopped when winning information is won, the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c is cleared.

  Further, in the game progress main process, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variation game after completing the state flag setting process, and proceeds to the process of step S11 again.

Here, based on FIG. 9, the internal lottery process (step S16) performed in the game progress main process will be described.
In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery information lottery (step S101). As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether or not to allow display of a predetermined display result by performing the winning information lottery in the present embodiment functions as an allowance determining unit.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not predetermined winning information has been won in the winning information lottery in step S101 (step S102). In step S102, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the 53rd winning information has been won. If the determination result of step S102 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S102 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to perform freeze control (step S103). In step S103, the main control CPU 40a determines by lottery whether to perform freeze control. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the activation condition is delayed by determining whether or not to perform freeze control. In step S103, when the AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a is determined to perform freeze control with a higher probability than when the AT estimation flag is not set (step S103). It is easy to affirm the judgment result of If the determination result of step S103 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  When the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets an executable flag in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). Setting the executable flag corresponds to storing executable information in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, clearing the executable flag corresponds to deleting the executable information from the main control RAM 40c. When the executable flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, this corresponds to a situation where freeze control can be performed, that is, a situation where establishment of the validation condition can be delayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs an auxiliary instruction command to the sub control CPU 41a in step S104. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a, when winning information is won in the winning information lottery of step S101, stores in the main control RAM 40c winning information data that can identify the winning information that has been won, and internal lottery processing Exit. In step S105, the main control CPU 40a ends the internal lottery process without storing the winning information data when the winning information is not won in the winning information lottery in step S101.

Next, based on FIG. 10, the freeze process (step S20) performed in the game progress main process will be described.
In the freeze process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an executable flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S201). If the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets a freeze execution flag in the main control RAM 40c (step S202). Setting the freeze execution flag corresponds to storing the execution decision information in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, clearing the freeze execution flag corresponds to erasing the execution decision information from the main control RAM 40c. When the freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, this corresponds to a situation where freeze control is performed, that is, a situation where the establishment of the validation condition is delayed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a clears the executable flag of the main control RAM 40c (step S203), and ends the freeze process.

  If the determination result of step S201 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S204). If the determination result of step S204 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the freeze process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S204 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an initial display pattern is displayed (step S205). In step S205, the main control CPU 40a displays symbols LZ10 to LZ08 from top to bottom as symbols for the left reel 13L, symbols CZ07 to symbols CZ05 from top to bottom as symbols for the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top to bottom as symbols for the right reel 13R. It is determined whether or not the symbols RZ02 to RZ00 are displayed on the see-through window 16. If the determination result of step S205 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S207.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S205 is negative, the main control CPU 40a rotates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R so that the initial display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 (step S206). In the process of step S206, if there is a reel that does not need to be rotated in order to display the initial display pattern, the reel is not rotated. When the process of step S206 is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S207.

  In step S207, the main control CPU 40a rotates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R so as to display the preparation display pattern. In the present embodiment, the preparation display pattern includes symbols LZ01 to LZ20 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the left reel 13L, symbols CZ19 to CZ17 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top to the bottom as the symbols for the right reel 13R. This means a display form in which symbols RZ14 to RZ12 are displayed on the see-through window 16.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze start condition is satisfied (step S208). In step S208, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a control signal from the start lever 22 has been input. When the determination result in step S208 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until a control signal is input from the start lever 22.

  If the determination result of step S208 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines a display pattern (step S209). In step S209, the main control CPU 40a determines the specific display pattern to be displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 from the first specific display pattern to the sixth specific display pattern. The specific display pattern determined in step S209 is a specific display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 instead of the preparation display pattern. The specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 after the preparation display pattern is displayed. When determining the specific display pattern, the main control CPU 40a outputs a specific display designation command for instructing the specific display pattern to the sub control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, the first specific display pattern includes symbols LZ05 to LZ03 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the left reel 13L, symbols CZ02 to CZ00 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the middle reel 13C, and symbols of the right reel 13R. A display form in which symbols RZ18 to RZ16 are displayed on the transparent window 16 from the upper level to the lower level. Thus, the 1st specific display pattern is comprised including the 1st cherry stop eyes. In addition, the second specific display pattern includes symbols LZ04 to LZ02 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the left reel 13L, symbols CZ01 to CZ20 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top as the symbols of the right reel 13R. A display form in which symbols RZ17 to RZ15 are displayed on the transparent window 16 in the lower stage. As described above, the second specific display pattern includes the second cherry stop eye.

  Further, the third specific display pattern includes symbols LZ13 to LZ11 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the left reel 13L, symbols CZ10 to CZ08 from the top to bottom as the symbols of the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top as the symbols of the right reel 13R. A display form in which symbols RZ05 to RZ03 are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the lower stage. Thus, the 3rd specific display pattern is comprised including the watermelon stop eye. Further, the fourth specific display pattern includes symbols LZ19 to LZ17 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the left reel 13L, symbols CZ16 to CZ14 from the top to the bottom as symbols of the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top as the symbols of the right reel 13R. A display form in which symbols RZ11 to RZ09 are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the lower stage. As described above, the fourth specific display pattern includes the chance stop eye.

  The fifth specific display pattern includes symbols LZ16 to LZ14 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the left reel 13L, symbols CZ13 to CZ11 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top to the bottom as the symbols for the right reel 13R. This means a display form in which symbols RZ08 to RZ06 are displayed on the see-through window 16. In addition, the sixth specific display pattern includes symbols LZ10 to LZ08 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the left reel 13L, symbols CZ07 to CZ05 from the top to the bottom as symbols for the middle reel 13C, and symbols from the top as the symbols for the right reel 13R. A display form in which the symbols RZ02 to RZ00 are displayed on the transparent window 16 in the lower stage. In the present embodiment, the sixth specific display pattern and the initial display pattern are defined in the same display form. The sixth specific display pattern is configured including a special replay stop eye.

  When the process of step S209 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines the number of rotation frames of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R for rotating the reels in order to display the display pattern determined in step S209 on the fluoroscopic window 16. Search is performed (step S210).

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs freeze rotation control based on the search result in step S210 (step S211). In step S211, the main control CPU 40a rotates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R based on the search result in step S211 so that the display pattern determined in step S209 is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. , 13C and 13R are controlled.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to continue the freeze control (step S212). If the determination result of step S212 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds again to the process of step S207, and continues the freeze control (continues to delay the establishment of the validation condition). If the determination result in step S212 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect continuation command indicating that the freeze control is continued to the sub control CPU 41a.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S212 is negative, the main control CPU 40a sets a freeze end flag in the main control RAM 40c (step S213). If the determination result in step S212 is negative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect end command indicating that the freeze control has ended to the sub control CPU 41a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a clears the freeze execution flag stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S214), and ends the freeze process.

  In the present embodiment, the preparation display pattern corresponds to a reference display pattern, and the first to sixth specific display patterns correspond to specific display patterns. Of the first specific display pattern to the sixth specific display pattern, the specific display pattern other than the fifth specific display pattern is a specific display pattern configured to include a symbol combination in which a prize is determined. This corresponds to a display pattern including a combination of symbols to be allowed.

  Here, based on FIG. 11, display patterns formed at other positions when the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 will be described. In the following description, “position after X symbols” means X symbols in the normal rotation direction (rotation direction for displaying the display result based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery in the variable game). This means the position where the reel is rotated.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, when the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 on the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, the first specific display pattern to the sixth specific display pattern are formed at other positions. As shown, the symbols are arranged.

  Specifically, when a preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, a first specific display pattern is formed at a position after four symbols based on the preparation display pattern. Therefore, when the first specific display pattern is displayed after the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the first specific display pattern is displayed by rotating the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R by the same amount. It can be displayed.

  Further, when a preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, a second specific display pattern is formed at a position after three symbols with reference to the preparation display pattern. Further, when the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the third specific display pattern is formed at a position 12 pieces after the reference display pattern.

  Further, when a preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, a fourth specific display pattern is formed at a position after 18 symbols on the basis of the preparation display pattern. Further, when a preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, a fifth specific display pattern is formed at a position after 15 symbols on the basis of the preparation display pattern. Further, when a preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, a sixth specific display pattern is formed at a position 9 symbols after the preparation display pattern.

  Thus, when the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the first specific display pattern to the sixth specific display pattern are formed at other positions. For this reason, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are not rotated separately even when any of the first to sixth specific display patterns is displayed after the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. However, it is possible to display the specific display pattern to be displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 by rotating the same amount (a common amount of rotation).

  Similarly, when the first specific display pattern to the sixth specific display pattern are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the preparation display patterns are formed at other positions. For this reason, when any one of the first to sixth display patterns is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 and the preparation display pattern is displayed, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated separately. Even if it is not moved, it is possible to display the preparation display pattern on the fluoroscopic window 16 by rotating it by the same amount (a common rotation amount).

  Incidentally, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, as described above, the sixth specific display pattern and the initial display pattern are the same. Therefore, when the initial display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the preparation display pattern is formed at another position. For this reason, when displaying the preparation display pattern after displaying the initial display pattern, if the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated in the same manner (a common rotation amount) without being rotated separately, The preparation display pattern can be displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16.

  Next, based on FIGS. 12A to 12C, the control content of the freeze process and the period (time) from when the start operation is performed until the validation condition is satisfied will be described. Note that the “period (time) from when the start operation is performed until the validation condition is satisfied” is a period from when the determination result of step S15 becomes affirmative until the determination result of step S22 becomes affirmative ( Time).

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed and the wait time has already elapsed, the start condition is performed until the validation condition is satisfied. This period is the period T1. Incidentally, the case where the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed is either the case where the control of step S201 to step S203 is performed or the case where only the control of step S201 and step S204 is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the control from step S205 to step S214 is performed, the control from step S205 to step S214 takes time, so the validation condition is satisfied after the start operation is performed. The period until is a period T2 longer than the period T1. Therefore, when the control of step S205 to step S214 is performed, the establishment of the validation condition is delayed as compared with the case where the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed.

Incidentally, the period T2 is longer than the period T3 obtained by adding the maximum wait time to the period T1.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed, the activation condition is not satisfied until the maximum wait time elapses after the start operation is performed. Even if it exists, the period T3 until the said validation conditions are satisfied becomes a period shorter than the period T2.

  As described above, when the control of step S205 to step S214 is performed, the time point when the validation condition is satisfied is the time point after the period T1 and the time period T3 when the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed. Delayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the control of step S205 to step S214 is not performed, that is, when the activation condition is not delayed, “a period until the activation condition is satisfied (period T1 or period T3)”. Corresponds to a predetermined period. When freeze control is performed (that is, when establishment of the activation condition is delayed), establishment of the activation condition is delayed from a predetermined period. Further, delaying the establishment of the validation condition corresponds to extending the establishment of the validation condition. The validation condition is satisfied at least after a period T1 corresponding to a predetermined period. Further, the main control CPU 40a can accept the stop operation at least after the predetermined period has elapsed in order to be able to accept the stop operation when the predetermined period elapses.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that delays the establishment of the validation condition by performing the control in steps S205 to S214 functions as a delay unit. Further, since the establishment of the validation condition is delayed by performing the control in steps S205 to S214, the control in steps S205 to S214 corresponds to “delay control”.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the rotation of the reel as the rotating body when the establishment of the validation condition is delayed functions as a rotation control means during the delay. The main control CPU 40a that controls the rotation of the reel when the validation condition is delayed and controls the rotation of the reel in order to play a variable game functions as a rotation control means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines a specific display pattern corresponding to a specific display pattern functions as a delay display determination unit.

  Note that the control of the game progress main process shown in FIG. 8 does not proceed while the control of steps S205 to S214 is being performed. For this reason, the control of steps S205 to S214 is performed, so that the progress of the variable game is stopped. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that stagnates the progress of the variable game functions as the stagnation means by performing the control in steps S205 to S214. Further, since the progress of the variable game is stagnated by performing the control in steps S205 to S214, the control in steps S205 to S214 corresponds to “stagnation control”. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the rotation of the reel as the rotating body when the progress of the variable game is stagnant functions as the rotation control means during the stagnation.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display content of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp are executed so as to execute various effects based on the content instructed by the command. The output mode and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La are controlled. When the sub-control CPU 41a does not input a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps that a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, the sub-control CPU 41a knows that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. it can.

  Further, when the sub instruction CPU 41a inputs the state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a stores sub state information indicating the internal control state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

The sub control CPU 41 a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14.
Hereinafter, the control contents in the non-AT effect state (the normal effect state and the standby effect state) and the AT effect state will be described. As a result of performing control in each effect state described below, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the effect state in the manner shown in FIG.

First, the contents of control in the normal performance state will be described.
During the control of the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to display any symbol combination of the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, and the watermelon stop eye during the control of the normal performance state, that is, the first If any of the 11 winning information, the 12th winning information, and the 21st winning information is won, an AT entry lottery is performed. The AT entry lottery is performed with a winning probability corresponding to winning information that has been won. In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, it is easier to win the AT entry lottery when winning the 12th winning information than when winning the 11th winning information or the 21st winning information. Furthermore, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, it is easier to win the AT entry lottery when winning the 11th winning information than when winning the 21st winning information. Thus, the second cherry stop eye is more advantageous to the player than the first cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye, and the first cherry stop eye is more advantageous to the player than the watermelon stop eye. A superiority or inferiority relationship is established.

  Also, in the AT entry lottery, it is determined to shift to the AT effect state when winning. The random number used in the AT entry lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  Then, when the AT lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a sets AT information indicating that the transition to the AT effect state is determined in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a erases the AT information from the sub-control RAM 41c when the AT effect state ends and the normal effect state is entered. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the normal effect state to the standby effect state when the AT information is stored and the shift to the AT effect state is determined during the control of the normal effect state.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is one of the stop button 23C and the stop button 23R in a variable game that does not allow the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R to be operated first during the control of the normal performance state. If the stop button is operated for the first time, a penalty is given. The sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty to the player by giving a penalty. When a penalty is awarded in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the AT entry lottery is not performed even when the eleventh winning information, the twelfth winning information, and the twenty-first winning information are won. Even in the normal effect state, it is preferable that no penalty is given when the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R is operated first during the navigation effect.

Next, the control content in the standby effect state will be described.
Note that the standby effect state is an effect state that is not controlled unless an event that triggers storage of AT information occurs (for example, an AT entry lottery is won). For this reason, during the control in the standby effect state, the AT information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

During the control of the standby effect state, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.
The sub-control CPU 41a allows the special replay stop eye to be displayed when the special replay stop eye is allowed to be displayed during the control of the standby effect state, that is, when the 51st winning information or the 52nd winning information is won. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order (stop operation order) of stop buttons for stop display. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect instructing to first operate the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons when the winning of the 51st winning information is instructed during the control of the standby effect state. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the standby effect state to the AT effect state when a special replay stop winning is instructed during the control of the standby effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to stop and display the bell stop eye when the winning of any of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information is instructed during the control of the standby effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop buttons.

Next, the contents of control in the AT effect state will be described.
During the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  During the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the AT effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the standby effect state to the AT effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of continuations each time a fluctuating game is played in the AT effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)".

  In addition, during the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a has won any one of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)”. When instructed, the display contents of the effect display device 14 are controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye. On the other hand, during the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a has won one of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)”. Is instructed, the navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye is not executed. Thus, in the AT effect state of the present embodiment, the probability that the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is increased by executing the navigation effect.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is instructed that one of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information is won during the control of the AT effect state, and the number of continuations is “ If it is not “0 (zero)” and the winning of the stoppage of the bell stop or the one-piece combination stop is not instructed, control is performed to shift from the AT effect state to the normal effect state. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where it is instructed that winning information of any one of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information is won during the control of the AT effect state. If the winning of the stop of the bell stop or the stop of the one-piece combination is not instructed when it is not “0 (zero)”, the AT effect state is continuously controlled.

  In the AT effect state in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, “addition” that increases the number of continuations may be performed. In the following description, increasing the number of continuations is referred to as “addition”, and the amount (period) for increasing the number of continuations, that is, the number added to the continuation count is referred to as “addition count”. By performing the addition, the control period of the AT effect state as the advantageous gaming state is extended.

  If the sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to display any one of the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, and the watermelon stop eye during the control of the AT effect state, whether or not to perform the addition At the same time, an extra lottery is performed to determine the number of extras when extras are made.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to perform an extra in the extra lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the extra number determined together with the determination to the continuation number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Incidentally, in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, the second cherry stop eye is more advantageous for the player than the first cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye, as in the AT entry lottery, and the first cherry stop eye is The probability of the addition and the number of additions are determined so as to be more advantageous to the player than when the watermelon stops.

Next, the control performed by the sub control CPU 41a in connection with the freeze control by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye when the winning of the 53rd winning information is instructed and the auxiliary instruction command is input. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the effect. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the navigation effect for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye when the auxiliary instruction command is input in the situation where the penalty is given.

  Further, when the freeze control start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the freeze effect. Moreover, when the freeze control continuation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to continuously execute the freeze effect. On the other hand, when the freeze control end command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the freeze effect. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the freeze effect even if a control command related to the freeze effect (mainly a freeze effect start command) is input in a situation where a penalty is given.

  When the freeze effect start command is input during the control of the normal effect state, the sub control CPU 41a sets the AT information in the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, AT information may be stored without winning the AT entry lottery. In addition, when the freeze control continuation command is input during the control of the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations at the next transition to the AT performance state based on the specific display pattern instructed by the specific display instruction command. The number of times of addition is determined, and the determined number is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the addition determined number.

  Further, when the freeze control start command is input during the control of the standby effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of continuations when the next transition to the AT effect state is performed based on the specific display pattern indicated by the specific display instruction command. The number of times of addition is determined, and the determined number is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the addition determined number. In addition, when the freeze effect continuation command is input during the control of the standby effect state, the sub control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations when the transition to the AT effect state is performed next based on the specific display pattern indicated by the specific display instruction command. The number of times of addition is determined, and the determined number is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the addition determined number.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations in accordance with the transition from the standby effect state to the AT effect state, if the addition determined number is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the addition determined number Is added to the number of continuations.

  Further, when the freeze effect start command is input during the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition based on the specific display pattern instructed by the specific display instruction command, and sub-controls the determined number of times of addition. This is added to the number of continuations stored in the RAM 41c. In addition, when the freeze effect continuation command is input during the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition based on the specific display pattern instructed by the specific display instruction command, and sub-controls the determined number of times of addition. This is added to the number of continuations stored in the RAM 41c.

  As described above, when the freeze control is performed (the establishment of the validation condition is delayed), a privilege such as “AT information is stored” or “addition is performed” is given by the sub-control CPU 41a. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that gives a privilege when the establishment of the activation condition is delayed functions as a privilege giving means.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition in accordance with the input of the freeze effect start command or the freeze effect continuation command, and the allowable target included in the specific display pattern indicated by the specific display instruction command. As the symbol combination is more advantageous, it is easier to determine a larger number of times as an additional number. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition so that the superiority / inferiority relationship of the specific display pattern including the allowable target symbol combination is the same as the superiority / inferiority relationship of the allowable symbol combination.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the allowable symbol combinations included in the specific display pattern are the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the chance stop eye, and the special replay. It is a stop eye. In these permissible symbol combinations, the special replay stop eye is a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed when freeze control is performed, so that it is more than the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, and the watermelon stop eye. It is determined to an advantageous symbol combination. Of the symbol combinations other than the special replay stop eye, the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, and the watermelon stop eye that trigger the AT inrush lottery and the addition are more advantageous than the chance stop eye. Determined. Furthermore, among the first cherry stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, and the watermelon stop eye, the winning probability of the AT entry lottery, the probability that the addition will be performed, and the number of times of addition are advantageous (the second cherry stop eye) In the order of the first cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye), an advantageous symbol combination is determined. Therefore, the acceptable combination of symbols included in the specific display pattern is superior or inferior so as to be advantageous in the order of the special replay stop eye, the second cherry stop eye, the first cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, and the chance stop eye. A relationship has been established. The superiority / inferiority relationship of the specific display patterns excluding the fifth specific display pattern is the sixth specific display pattern, the second specific display pattern, the first specific display pattern, the third specific display pattern, and the fourth specific The superiority or inferiority relationship is determined so as to be advantageous in the order of display patterns.

  For this reason, for example, when the CPU 41a for sub-control determines the number of times of addition in accordance with the input of the freeze effect start command or the freeze effect continuation command, the second specific display pattern is used rather than the case where the first specific display pattern is instructed. When the display pattern is instructed, it is easier to determine a larger number of times of addition.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates the fifth specific display pattern including the stop stop eye when determining the number of times of addition in accordance with the input of the freeze effect start command and the freeze effect continuation command. In such a case, the number of additions greater than “0 (zero)” is not determined (that is, no addition is performed).

Here, based on FIGS. 13A to 13I, display contents of the fluoroscopic window 16 when the freeze control is performed in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13A, when the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the initial display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the start lever 22 is operated and the freeze control is performed. Suppose.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 13D, the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> C, and 13 </ b> R are rotated, and the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 instead of the initial display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1, and the initial display pattern is not displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the start lever 22 is operated, and the freeze control is performed. Suppose it was done.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and the initial display pattern is once displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16, the initial display pattern is changed. A preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 13E and 13F, after the preparation display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 during the freeze control, the second specific display pattern is determined as the specific display pattern. In this case, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and the second specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. Thus, when the second specific display pattern is displayed instead of the preparation display pattern, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated by three symbols (rotated in the normal direction). That is, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate by the same amount (for three symbols).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 13 (g) and 13 (h), when the freeze control is continuously performed, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated again, and the second specific display is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. The preparation display pattern is displayed again instead of the pattern.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (i), the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate to display the specific display pattern determined as the specific display pattern. For example, when the sixth specific display pattern is determined as the specific display pattern, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated by nine symbols, and the fluoroscopic window 16 has a sixth display instead of the preparation display pattern. The specific display pattern is displayed.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after freeze control is performed, the time required for the speed at which some reels rotate from the base point to reach a constant speed (predetermined speed) and the other reels from the base point The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate so that the time required for the rotation speed to reach a constant speed is different. Specifically, in this embodiment, the timing at which some of the reels rotate from the base point is made constant by making the timing for starting the rotation of some of the reels different from the timing for rotating the other reels. The time required to reach and the time required for the speed at which the base and other reels rotate to reach a constant speed are made different. The base point refers to a point in time before the speed at which the reel rotates reaches a constant speed.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, control for starting the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is performed in the rotation start process (step S21) in the game progress main process. Incidentally, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R by the rotation start process corresponds to the rotation for performing the variable game, and corresponds to the rotation for stopping and displaying the symbol combination based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery. To do.

Here, based on FIG. 14, the rotation start process (step S21) performed in the game progress main process will be described.
In the rotation start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze end flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S301). That is, in step S301, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze control has been performed. If the determination result in step S301 is negative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to each stepping motor to start rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R (step S302). In step S302, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate simultaneously. When the process of step S302 is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the rotation start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S301 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to the stepping motor corresponding to the first reel to start the rotation of the first reel (step S303). In this embodiment, the first reel is the right reel 13R, the second reel is the middle reel 13C, and the third reel is the left reel 13L. Therefore, in step S303, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to the stepping motor corresponding to the right reel 13R to start the rotation of the right reel 13R.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random startup control random number (step S304). The random startup control random number value may be a hardware random number or a software random number. The random startup control random number is a random number used to set a standby timer. Further, when the random startup control random number value is acquired, the main control CPU 40a sets a time in the standby timer based on the acquired random startup control random number value (step S305).

  When the process of step S305 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the time set in the standby timer has elapsed (step S306). If the determination result in step S306 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until the time set in the standby timer has elapsed, that is, until the determination result in step S306 becomes affirmative.

  Further, after elapse of the time set in the standby timer, the main control CPU 40a starts rotation of the target reel (step S307). In step S307, if the main control CPU 40a has not started the rotation of the middle reel 13C as the second reel, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to the stepping motor corresponding to the middle reel 13C. Start turning. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a has already started the rotation of the second reel in step S307, it outputs a control signal to the stepping motor corresponding to the left reel 13L as the third reel, and the left reel Start 13L rotation. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a accelerates the rotation of the reel with the same acceleration when starting the rotation of the first reel to the third reel.

  When the process of step S307 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R have started to rotate (step S308). If the determination result of step S308 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S304.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S308 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of a random number for valid standby timer (step S309). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the time in the valid standby timer (step S310). In step S310, the main control CPU 40a determines a time to be set in the valid standby timer based on the value of the valid standby timer random number, and sets the time to the valid standby timer.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the time set in the valid standby timer has elapsed (step S311). If the determination result in step S311 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until the time set in the effective standby timer elapses, that is, until the determination result in step S311 becomes affirmative.

  Then, after elapse of the time set in the effective standby timer, the main control CPU 40a clears the freeze end flag set in the main control RAM 40c (step S312), and ends the rotation start process.

  Here, based on FIG. 15, the rotation mode (operation mode) of each reel when the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> C, and 13 </ b> R are rotated by the rotation start process of the present embodiment after the freeze control is performed will be described. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the control for starting the rotation of the first reel is performed in step S303 of the rotation start process, the rotation of the first reel starts from timing t11. Then, the first reel is accelerated at a predetermined acceleration, and the speed at which the first reel rotates at a timing t21 reaches a constant speed.

  Further, the rotation of the second reel starts from timing t12 when the time set in the first standby timer elapses after the rotation of the first reel starts. Then, like the first reel, the second reel is accelerated at a predetermined acceleration, and the speed at which the second reel rotates at a timing t22 reaches a constant speed.

  The timing at which the speed at which the second reel rotates reaches a constant speed is later than the timing at which the speed at which the first reel rotates reaches the constant speed. Then, from the base point tX before the rotation speed of the reel reaches the constant speed, the time T11 required for the rotation speed of the first reel to reach the constant speed and the second reel rotate. The time T12 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

  Further, the rotation of the third reel starts at timing t13 when the time set in the second standby timer elapses after the rotation of the second reel starts. Then, like the first reel and the second reel, the third reel is accelerated at a predetermined acceleration, and the rotation speed of the third reel reaches a constant speed at timing t23.

  The timing at which the rotation speed of the third reel reaches a constant speed is later than the timing at which the rotation speed of the first reel reaches the constant speed. The time T11 required for the speed at which the first reel rotates to reach a constant speed from the base point tX before the timing at which the reel rotates at a constant speed, and the third reel rotate. The time T13 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

  Similarly, the timing at which the rotation speed of the third reel reaches a constant speed is later than the timing at which the speed of rotation of the second reel reaches the constant speed. Then, from the base point tX before the speed at which the reel rotates, the time T12 required until the speed at which the second reel rotates reaches the constant speed, and the third reel rotates. The time T13 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

  In this way, by making the timing at which the reel starts to rotate, the timing at which the speed at which the reel rotates reaches a constant speed is different. And the time required for the speed at which each reel rotates from the base point before the speed at which the reel rotates to reach a constant speed is different.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a reference display pattern (reference display pattern) is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 as a display unit, a specific display pattern (specific display pattern) is formed at another position. Symbols are arranged on a reel as a moving object. For this reason, when the specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 after the reference display pattern is displayed when the freeze control is being performed (when the establishment of the validation condition is delayed), the main control CPU 40a. In other words, the reels need only be controlled to rotate by the same amount so that the specific display patterns already formed at other positions are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16.

  Therefore, control for searching and specifying how much each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is rotated toward the specific display pattern to be displayed, and control for rotating each reel 13L, 13C, 13R by different amounts. Even if not performed, the reels may be rotated by the same amount toward the specific display pattern to be displayed. For this reason, control can be simplified or a control burden can be reduced.

  (2) A specific display pattern including an allowable combination of symbols is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 as a display unit even when freeze control is being performed (when establishment of the validation condition is delayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to share control information, so that the control burden can be reduced.

  Furthermore, even when freeze control is being performed, the permissible target symbol combinations are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 to surprise the player and to attract the player's interest. Improvements can be made.

  (3) The specific display pattern is displayed under the same superiority or inferiority relationship as the superiority or inferiority relationship of the symbol combination to be included in the specific display pattern (specific display pattern). For this reason, the display content of the fluoroscopic window 16 as the display unit is controlled without changing the superiority or inferiority relationship depending on whether or not freeze control is performed (whether or not the validation condition is established). Therefore, the control burden can be reduced.

  Furthermore, when freeze control is being performed, it is advantageous because it is possible to determine superiority or inferiority under the same feeling as when freeze control is not being performed (when a variable game is being performed). It is easy to determine whether or not, the display content of the fluoroscopic window 16 can be noticed, and the time when the freeze control is effectively performed can be enjoyed.

  (4) Displayed even when a specific display pattern (specific display pattern) is displayed many times when freeze control is being performed (when establishment of the activation condition is delayed) Since it is only necessary to rotate the reel by the same amount toward the specific display pattern, the control can be simplified and the control burden can be reduced. In addition, when freeze control is performed, the specific display pattern (specific display pattern) is displayed many times, so that the player can be entertained.

  In particular, since a special display pattern is displayed when the freeze control is performed, it is an opportunity to grant a privilege, so it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to how many times the specific display pattern is displayed. .

  (5) After the freeze control is performed (after the establishment of the validation condition is delayed), a part of the reels from the base point before the reel rotation speed reaches a constant speed (predetermined speed). The rotation of the reel as a rotating body is different from the time required for the rotation speed to reach a constant speed and the time required for the rotation speed of the other reels to reach a constant speed from the base point. Movement is controlled. For this reason, it is difficult to infer from the display contents of the fluoroscopic window 16 after freeze control the symbols that are variably displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 as the display unit when the speed at which all the rotating bodies rotate reaches a constant speed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the operation timing for stopping the rotation of each reel is assisted.

  (6) After the freeze control is performed (after the establishment of the validation condition is delayed), by changing the timing for starting the rotation of the reel as the rotating body, some of the reels rotate from the base point. The time required for the moving speed to reach a constant speed is different from the time required for the speed at which the other reels rotate from the base point to reach a constant speed. Thereby, the situation which assists the timing of operation (stop operation) for stopping rotation of each reel can be suppressed. At the same time, each reel in a state in which specific display content (for example, display content after freeze control is performed) is formed by allowing the player to recognize that the timing at which the reel starts to rotate is different. It is easy to grasp that 13L, 13C, and 13R are not rotating.

  (7) After freeze control is performed (after the establishment of the activation condition is delayed), the activation condition is not satisfied until the speed at which the reel as the rotating body rotates reaches a constant speed. The operation cannot be performed. As described above, since it takes time until the stop operation for stopping the rotation of each reel can be accepted after the start of the rotation of the reel, the reel starts the rotation and stops in a short time. It is easier to suppress a situation where the timing of the operation for stopping the rotation of each reel is assisted than in the case where this is possible.

  (8) By setting the time in the valid standby timer, the timing at which the validation condition is satisfied, that is, the timing at which the stop operation can be performed can be delayed, so that freeze control has been performed or freeze control has been completed. It is possible to make it easier to recognize.

  (9) Since the time set in the valid standby timer is determined by lottery using the valid standby timer random number, the time until the validation condition is satisfied varies. As a result, by setting the time in the effective standby timer, it is difficult to estimate the time until the stop operation becomes possible, and the timing of the operation for stopping the rotation of each reel is assisted. It is easy to suppress.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the time required for the speed at which some reels rotate from the base point to reach a constant speed by making the acceleration at which some reels rotate differ from the acceleration at which other reels rotate. And the time required for the speed at which the other reels rotate to reach a constant speed is made different. The base point refers to a point in time before the speed at which the reel rotates reaches a constant speed.

  In the rotation start process in the second embodiment, control different from the rotation start process in the first embodiment is performed. Specifically, in the rotation start process in the second embodiment, processes in steps S401 to S405 described later are performed instead of the processes in steps S303 to S308 in the rotation start process in the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 16, the process of step S401-step S405 of the rotation start process in this embodiment is demonstrated.
In the rotation start process of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires the acceleration determination random number when the determination result in step S301 is affirmative (step S401). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines a reel to be rotated at the first acceleration by lottery (step S402). In step S402, the main control CPU 40a determines a reel to be rotated at the first speed from the three reels based on the value of the acceleration determining random number.

  The main control CPU 40a that has finished the process of step S402 determines a reel to be rotated by the second acceleration by lottery (step S403). In step S403, the main control CPU 40a rotates at the second acceleration from the reels other than the reel determined as the reel to be rotated at the first acceleration in step S402 based on the acceleration determining random number. Determine the reel.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a that has finished the process of step S403 determines a reel to be rotated at the third acceleration (step S404). In this embodiment, since there are three reels, in step S404, the main control CPU 40a sets the remaining one reel other than the reel rotated by the first acceleration and the reel rotated by the second acceleration to the first reel. 3 is determined as a reel to be rotated at an acceleration of 3.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a accelerates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R with each acceleration and starts to rotate (step S405). When the process of step S405 is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S309.

  In the present embodiment, the first acceleration, the second acceleration, and the third acceleration are different from each other. The first acceleration is greater than the second acceleration. Further, the second acceleration is larger than the third acceleration. Note that “high acceleration” corresponds to a short time required for the speed at which the reel rotates to reach a constant speed after the reel starts rotating.

  Here, based on FIG. 17, the rotation mode (operation mode) of each reel when the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated by the rotation start process of the present embodiment after the freeze control is performed will be described. To do.

  It has been determined that the reel that is rotated at the first acceleration is the first reel, the reel that is rotated at the second acceleration is the second reel, and the reel that is rotated at the third acceleration. Shall.

  The rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R starts from timing t31. Then, the first reel is accelerated at the first acceleration from timing t31, and the speed at which the first reel rotates at timing t41 reaches a constant speed.

Further, the second reel is accelerated at the second acceleration from timing t31, and the speed at which the second reel rotates at timing t42 reaches a constant speed.
Since the second acceleration is smaller than the first acceleration, the speed at which the reel rotates is higher when the rotation of the reel is accelerated by the second acceleration than when the rotation of the reel is accelerated by the first acceleration. It takes longer to reach the constant speed. Then, from the base point tX before the rotation speed of the reel reaches the constant speed, the time T21 required for the rotation speed of the first reel to reach the constant speed and the second reel rotate. The time T22 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

Further, the third reel is accelerated by the third acceleration from timing t31, and the speed at which the third reel rotates at timing t43 reaches a constant speed.
Since the third acceleration is smaller than the first acceleration, the speed at which the reel rotates is higher when the rotation of the reel is accelerated at the third acceleration than when the rotation of the reel is accelerated at the first acceleration. It takes longer to reach the constant speed. Then, from the base point tX before the timing at which the reel rotation speed reaches the constant speed, the time T21 required for the first reel rotation speed to reach the constant speed and the third reel rotate. The time T23 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

  Similarly, since the third acceleration is smaller than the second acceleration, the speed at which the reel rotates when the rotation of the reel is accelerated at the third acceleration than when the rotation of the reel is accelerated at the second acceleration. It takes longer to reach a constant speed. Then, from the base point tX before the speed at which the reel rotates reaches the constant speed, a time T22 required until the speed at which the second reel rotates reaches the constant speed, and the third reel rotates. The time T23 required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different.

  In this way, the timing at which the speed at which the reel rotates reaches a constant speed differs by making the acceleration at which the reel rotates. And the time required for the speed at which each reel rotates from the base point before the speed at which the reel rotates to reach a constant speed is different.

Hereinafter, as described in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5) and (7) to (9) of the first embodiment.
(10) After the freeze control is performed (after the establishment of the validation condition is delayed), some of the reels rotate from the base point by making the acceleration at which the reel as the rotating body rotates differ. The time required for the speed to reach a constant speed is different from the time required for the speed at which the other reels rotate from the base point to reach a constant speed. Thereby, the situation which assists the timing of operation (stop operation) for stopping rotation of each reel can be suppressed. At the same time, by causing the player to recognize the difference in acceleration at which each reel rotates, each reel 13L, 13C in a state where specific display content (for example, display content after freeze control is performed) is formed. , 13R is easily grasped.

  (11) The reel that rotates by rotating at the first acceleration, the reel that rotates by rotating at the second acceleration, and the reel that rotates by rotating at the third acceleration are determined by lottery each time. Therefore, for example, there is a case where a reel different from the reel that has been rotated at the first acceleration this time is rotated at the first acceleration next time. For this reason, the situation which assists the timing of stop operation can be suppressed more easily.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the third embodiment, when freeze control is performed, that is, when the specific display pattern is displayed when the activation condition is delayed, a display pattern different from the specific display pattern is displayed. The reel rotates after being displayed on the transparent window 16.

  In the rotation start process in the third embodiment, control different from the rotation start process in the first embodiment is performed. Specifically, in the rotation start process in the third embodiment, processes in steps S501 to S504 described later are performed instead of the processes in steps S303 to S308 in the rotation start process in the first embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, if the determination result in step S204 of the freeze process shown in FIG. 10 is affirmative, the final stop position data is stored in the main control RAM 40c by the main control CPU 40a. The final stop position data is information that can specify the display content of the fluoroscopic window 16. Therefore, in the situation where the determination result of step S204 is affirmative, the display content of the fluoroscopic window 16 corresponds to the display content in which the symbol combination derived in the previous variation game is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

Hereafter, based on FIG. 18, the process of step S501-step S504 of the rotation start process in this embodiment is demonstrated.
In the rotation start process of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a reads the final stop position data stored in the main control RAM 40c when the determination result in step S301 is affirmative (step S501).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a searches the amount of rotation of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R for displaying the display content on the fluoroscopic window 16 from the final stop position data (step S502). Then, the main control CPU 40a rotates the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the search result in step S502 (step S503). The display content displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in step S503 corresponds to the symbol combination in which the symbol combination stopped and displayed by the stop operation in the previous variation game is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  When the processing in step S503 is completed, the main control CPU 40a accelerates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R to start rotation (step S504). When the process of step S504 is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S309.

Here, the display content of the fluoroscopic window 16 when the freeze control is performed will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the freeze control is performed after the start operation for starting the next variation game after the variation game won in the 53rd winning information is performed. Therefore, when freeze control is performed, the special replay stop eye or the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 in the previous variation game, the freeze control is performed after the start operation, and the freeze It is assumed that the fifth specific display pattern is finally displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 by the control.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> C, and 13 </ b> R rotate, and a display pattern different from the fifth specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. At this time, in the fluoroscopic window 16, a display pattern including a special replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable game immediately before the freeze control is performed is displayed. Thereafter, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), when the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 in the previous variation game, freeze control is performed after the start operation, It is assumed that the fifth specific display pattern is finally displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 by the freeze control.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 19G and 19H, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, and a display pattern different from the fifth specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. At this time, the fluoroscopic window 16 displays a display pattern including a normal replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable game immediately before the freeze control is performed. Thereafter, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate.

Hereinafter, as described in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (4) and (7) to (9) of the first embodiment.
(12) After the reel as the rotating body rotates and the specific display pattern (specific display pattern) is displayed when the freeze control is performed (when the activation condition is delayed) After the display pattern different from the specific display pattern is displayed on the see-through window 16 as the display unit, the reel rotates. For this reason, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping rotation of a reel by the specific display pattern displayed by internal control can be controlled.

  (13) The freeze control is performed after the specific display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 as the display unit is displayed when the freeze control is performed (when the establishment of the validation condition is delayed). A display pattern including a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed at the end of the immediately preceding variable game is displayed. Since the display pattern different from the specific display pattern is a display pattern stopped and displayed by the player, it is not the display content displayed by the internal control. Therefore, the reel is determined by the specific display pattern displayed by the internal control. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the operation timing for stopping the rotation is aided.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the game progress main process of the said embodiment, you may comprise so that determination whether a wait time may pass (step S18) may be performed irrespective of whether the freeze execution flag is set. In this case, the determination process in step S17 can be omitted, and the process in step S18 can be performed after the process in step S16 is completed.

  In the above embodiment, in the freeze control, when the sixth specific display pattern having the same display content as the initial display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, it is determined to continue the freeze control (step S212). The determination result of (1) may be affirmative). In such a configuration, when the sixth specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, it can appear as if the initial display pattern is displayed, and it appears as if freeze control has been started again. The player can be entertained as if the freeze control was performed multiple times.

  In step S206 in the freeze process of the above embodiment, even if there is a reel that does not need to be rotated to display the initial display pattern, the reel may be configured to rotate.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the determination result in step S103 in the internal lottery process is affirmative, that is, the probability that freeze control is determined is changed depending on whether or not the AT estimation flag is set. It does not have to be. In the above embodiment, when the AT estimation flag is not set, it may be configured to determine that the freeze control is performed with a higher probability than when the AT estimation flag is set.

  In the above embodiment, the superiority or inferiority relationship of the symbol combination for which a prize corresponding to the symbol combination to be permitted may be determined may be changed, or the superiority or inferiority relationship may not be defined for the symbol combination in which the award is determined.

In the above embodiment, the superiority or inferiority relationship of the specific display pattern corresponding to the specific display pattern may be changed, or the superiority or inferiority relationship may not be defined in the specific display pattern.
In the above embodiment, the superiority or inferiority relationship of the specific display pattern corresponding to the specific display pattern may be different from the superiority or inferiority relationship of the symbol combination in which a prize corresponding to the symbol combination to be allowed is determined. When configured in this way, since the apparent superiority or inferiority relationship differs depending on whether the establishment of the activation condition is delayed, the perspective window expected by the player depending on whether the establishment of the activation condition is delayed The player can be entertained under the gameability in which the display content of 16 is changed.

  In the above embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R that are the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel may be changed. For example, the first reel may be the left reel 13L, the second reel may be the middle reel 13C, and the third reel may be the right reel 13R. Further, the second reel may be the left reel 13L or the right reel 13R.

  In the rotation start process of the above embodiment, when the freeze control is not performed, only the processes of step S301 and step S302 are performed, while when the freeze control is performed, step S301 and steps S303 to S303 are performed. The process of S311 is performed. Therefore, it can be said that the establishment of the activation condition is delayed by performing the processing of step S303 to step S311. Therefore, the processing of step S303 to step S311 is also part of the control for delaying the establishment of the activation condition. You can also.

  In the above embodiment, the reference display pattern may not be displayed after the initial display pattern is displayed when freeze control is performed. In such a configuration, the initial display pattern is the reference display pattern. That is, the reference display pattern is a display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 before the freeze control is performed, even if it is not a display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 when the freeze control is performed. Also good.

In the above embodiment, the number of times that the specific display pattern can be displayed when freeze control is being performed may be one.
In the above-described embodiment, all of the specific display patterns may be configured to include a symbol combination in which a prize is determined, and the specific display pattern may not include a symbol combination in which a prize is determined. It may be configured.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when the determination result of step S25 is negative, you may comprise so that it may progress to the process of step S22. In the case of such a configuration, in step S22, it is determined whether or not the speed of rotation of all the reels being rotated (excluding the stopped reel) has reached a constant speed. Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, the first determination result in step S22 being affirmative corresponds to the establishment of the validation condition.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may vary the acceleration which a reel rotates similarly to 2nd Embodiment. Even in such a configuration, the time until the reels reach a constant speed from the base point before the speed at which the reels rotate reaches a constant speed, and the other reels are fixed from the base point. The time to reach speed can be made different. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to further suppress the situation that assists the timing of the operation for stopping the rotation of the reel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, among the three reels, the first reel starts to rotate at the earliest timing, the second reel starts last, and the third reel starts last. Suppose. Furthermore, it is assumed that the third reel is rotated at the highest acceleration, the first reel is rotated at the second largest acceleration, and is rotated at the smallest acceleration. In such a configuration, even if the timing at which the second reel and the third reel rotate at a constant speed is the same timing t52, the first reel rotates at a constant speed. This is different from the timing t51 of reaching. Therefore, the time T31 required for the speed at which the first reel rotates to reach the constant speed from the base point tX before the speed at which the reel rotates reaches the constant speed, and the second reel or the third reel. This is different from the time T32 required for the speed at which the reel rotates to reach a constant speed. Further, even if the timing at which the rotation speeds of a plurality of reels reach a constant speed is the same timing, the specific display contents can be changed by making the timing at which the reels start to rotate and the acceleration at which the reels rotate. It can be made difficult to think that each reel is rotating in a state where is formed.

  In the first embodiment, the timing at which at least some of the reels start to rotate is different from the timing at which the other reels start to rotate even if the timings at which all the reels start to rotate are not different. do it.

  In the first embodiment, at least a part of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel may be changed. For example, after determining the reels to be the first reel by lottery, the reels to be the second reel and the third reel may be determined by lottery. When comprised in this way, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping the reel as a rotation body can be suppressed.

  In the second embodiment, the acceleration at which some of the reels rotate may be different from the acceleration at which other reels rotate even if the accelerations at which all the reels rotate are not different.

  In the second embodiment, when determining the reel to be rotated at the second acceleration, the value of the acceleration determining random number used when determining the reel to be rotated at the first acceleration is used. Another random number for determining acceleration may be used. For example, after the process of step S402 is completed, the value of the acceleration determination random number is acquired again, and the reel to be rotated at the second acceleration is determined based on the value of the acceleration determination random number. Good.

  In the second embodiment, the main control ROM 40b stores an acceleration pattern that can specify a reel that is rotated by the first acceleration, a reel that is rotated by the second acceleration, and a reel that is rotated by the third acceleration. You may comprise. Then, by determining the acceleration pattern based on the acceleration determination random number value, the reel that is rotated by the first acceleration, the reel that is rotated by the second acceleration, and the reel that is rotated by the third acceleration are determined. You may comprise.

  In the second embodiment, the reel that is rotated at each acceleration may be determined in advance. For example, without the lottery, the first reel is rotated at the first acceleration, the second reel is rotated at the second acceleration, and the third reel is rotated at the third acceleration. It may be configured.

  In the third embodiment, a display pattern different from the special display pattern displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 after the specific display pattern is displayed when the freeze control is performed is displayed in the immediately preceding variable game. The display pattern may not include the displayed symbol combination. For example, after a specific display pattern is displayed when freeze control is performed, a display pattern determined by lottery from among display patterns different from the specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. It may be configured.

  In the third embodiment, when a display pattern different from the specific display pattern is displayed after the specific display pattern is displayed when freeze control is performed, it is not necessary to rotate all the reels. . For example, a display pattern different from the specific display pattern displayed when the freeze control is performed by rotating at least some of the reels may be displayed.

  In the third embodiment, after displaying a display pattern different from the specific display pattern displayed when freeze control is being performed, some reels rotate as in the first embodiment. The timing at which the other reels start rotating may be different from the timing at which the other reels start to rotate. In this case, instead of the process of step S504, the processes of step S303 to step S308 may be performed. If comprised in this way, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping rotation of a rotary body more can be suppressed.

  Further, at least a part of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel may be changed. For example, after determining the reels to be the first reel by lottery, the reels to be the second reel and the third reel may be determined by lottery. When comprised in this way, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping the reel as a rotation body can be suppressed.

  In the third embodiment, after displaying a display pattern different from the specific display pattern displayed when freeze control is being performed, some reels rotate as in the second embodiment. The acceleration to be performed may be different from the acceleration to rotate the other reels. In this case, instead of the process of step S504, the processes of step S401 to step S405 may be performed. If comprised in this way, the situation which assists the timing of operation for stopping rotation of a rotary body more can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined specific display pattern (for example, the fifth specific display pattern) is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, the freeze control is not continuously performed (the determination result of step S212). May be negated). On the other hand, when a specific display pattern (for example, a fifth specific display pattern) other than the predetermined specific display pattern is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16, freeze control is continuously performed (step S212). The determination result may be affirmative). At this time, when the predetermined specific display pattern is a fifth specific display pattern that does not include the symbol combination for which the award is determined, than when the specific display pattern includes the symbol combination for which the award is determined, Since it is easy to grasp that it is not advantageous in appearance, it is easy to recognize that the freeze control is finished, and it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity even when the freeze control is finished.

  In the above embodiment, the freeze start condition is not limited to the operation of the start lever 22, and for example, the freeze start condition may be established when the MAXBET button 20 is operated. In addition, it is also possible to provide production operation means other than the BET buttons 19 and 20 and the start lever 22 so that the freeze start condition is established when the production operation means is operated. Also, the freeze start condition may not be configured to be triggered by the operation of the operating means that can be operated by the player, such as the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R and the start lever 22. For example, it is configured so that a freeze start condition is established when a predetermined time has elapsed from a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which freeze control is started or a timing at which freeze control is to be continued). Also good.

  In the above embodiment, when the rotation of the reel as the rotating body is started after the freeze control is performed, that is, after the establishment of the validation condition is delayed, it is opposite to the normal direction (normal direction). You may comprise so that it may be rotated to a normal direction, after rotating a reel to a direction. For example, some reels are configured to rotate in the reverse direction and then rotate in the normal direction, while other reels are configured to rotate in the normal direction without rotating in the reverse direction. Also good. Even in this case, the time required for the speed at which some reels rotate from the base point to reach a predetermined speed and the speed at which other reels rotate from the base point become the predetermined speed. The time required to reach this can be made different.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the privilege provided when freeze control is performed. For example, as the type of AT effect state, a first AT effect state and a second AT effect state that is more advantageous to the player than the first AT effect state are controlled. And it is good also as a privilege to transfer to the 2nd production state from the 1st AT production state. In addition, it is good also as a privilege that the winning probability of AT entry lottery becomes high. In this case, when the freeze control is performed in the AT effect state, the AT entry lottery is easily won in the normal effect state after the end of the AT effect state, and the freeze control is performed in the normal effect state. May be configured to facilitate winning the AT entry lottery in the normal performance state.

  The navigation effect in the above embodiment is not limited to navigating the stop button operated first, but is an effect of navigating the stop button operated first (first) and the stop button operated second. May be. Such a navigation effect corresponds to navigating the stop button operated for the third time (last) by navigating the stop button operated for the first time and the second time. That is, this corresponds to navigating the entire operation order of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, even if it does not delay establishment of validation conditions rather than a predetermined period when freeze control is performed, establishment of validation conditions should just be delayed rather than usual. In this case, the delay means corresponds to having a function of delaying the establishment of the validation condition more than usual.

  In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is not limited to being performed by the effect display device 14, but may be configured to be performed by the speaker Sp. Alternatively, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R may be configured to incorporate a light emitter and execute a navigation effect using the light emitter. Further, the navigation effect may be configured to be executed using a plurality of effect execution means (in the above, the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the light emitter incorporated in the stop button).

  -You may provide a setting apparatus in the pachi-slot 10 of the said embodiment. The setting device is connected to the main control CPU 40a. Note that the setting device is preferably disposed inside the pachi-slot 10 and cannot be operated by the player. The setting state of the pachislot machine 10 may be configured to be changeable by operating the setting device when the pachislot machine 10 is powered on. By changing the setting state of the pachi-slot 10, the winning probability of at least some of the winning information among the plurality of types of winning information combinations (that is, the probability that display result display is allowed) may be configured to be changeable. .

  The above embodiment is applied to a revolving game machine (pachislot machine) in which a bonus game is given (occurred) when a symbol combination classified as a bonus stop is displayed in a stopped state on the winning line L1. Also good.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a spinning-type game machine (pachislot) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
-In the said embodiment, you may restrict | limit so that the symbol combination in which the prize was defined on the non-winning lines L2-L5 may not be stopped and displayed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a player is misunderstood by not being awarded a prize even though the symbol combination on which the prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the non-winning lines L2 to L5. Can do.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the game control means rotates the rotating bodies after the delay means delays the establishment of the validation condition, the game control means starts the rotation of some of the rotating bodies and the other The timing for starting the rotation of the rotating bodies is made different, and the acceleration at which the part of the rotating bodies is rotated is different from the acceleration at which the other rotating bodies are rotated, so that the part of the rotating bodies from the base point. The time required for the rotational speed of the rotating body to reach a predetermined speed is different from the time required for the speed at which the other rotating body rotates from the base point to reach the predetermined speed. Control the rotation.

  (B) When the game control means rotates the rotating bodies after the delay means delays the establishment of the enabling condition, the game control means moves the rotating bodies of the some rotating bodies in a direction opposite to the normal direction. After rotating, the rotating body of the other rotating body is rotated in the normal direction without rotating in the reverse direction, so that the part of the rotating bodies can be moved from the base point. The rotation time of the rotating body is different so that the time required for the rotating speed to reach a predetermined speed is different from the time required for the speed at which the other rotating body rotates from the base point to reach the predetermined speed. Control the movement.

(C) The predetermined speed is a speed at which the validation condition is satisfied.
(D) The time required for the rotation speed of the part of the rotating bodies from the base point to reach a predetermined speed and the speed of rotation of the other rotating bodies from the base point until the predetermined speed is reached. When the rotating body that is the part of the rotating body is different from the rotating body that is the part of the rotating body when the rotation of the rotating body is controlled so that the time required differs. There is.

  (E) A plurality of rotating bodies in which symbols are arranged, a display unit on which the symbols are displayed, and a rotating game is started by rotating all the rotating bodies based on a start operation, and based on a stop operation The game control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating body so as to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body, the stagnation means capable of stopping the progress of the variable game, and the progress of the variable game by the stagnation means Stagnation rotation control means capable of controlling the rotation of the rotation body so that a specific display pattern is displayed on the display unit when the game control means is stationary, and the game control means includes the stagnation The speed at which some of the rotating bodies rotate from the base point before the rotating body reaches a predetermined speed when the rotating body is rotated after the means stops the progress of the variable game. Required to reach the predetermined speed That time, the game machine other rotating member from said base, characterized in that the speed of rotation controls the rotation of the rotary body so as to differences, and time required to reach a predetermined speed.

  (F) A plurality of rotating bodies in which symbols are arranged, a display unit on which the symbols are displayed, and a rotating game is started by rotating all the rotating bodies based on a start operation, and based on a stop operation Game control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating body so as to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body, and the game control means rotates the rotating body to start the variable game. At this time, the time required for the rotation speed of some of the rotating bodies to reach the predetermined speed from the base point before the rotating speed of the rotating body reaches the predetermined speed, and other times from the base point. A gaming machine that controls the rotation of a rotating body so that the time required for the moving body to rotate reaches a predetermined speed.

  L1 ... winning line, LZ00 to LZ20, CZ00 to CZ20, RZ00 to RZ20 ... design, La ... decorative lamp, Sp ... speaker, 10 ... pachislot, 13 ... drum unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel , 14 ... Production display device, 16 ... Transparent window, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM 41... Sub-control board 41 a Sub-control CPU 41 b Sub-control ROM 41 c Sub-control RAM

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating bodies in which symbols are arranged;
A display unit on which the design is displayed;
Game control for controlling the rotation of the rotating body to rotate all the rotating bodies based on a start operation to start a variable game and to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on a stop operation Means,
An allowance determining means for determining whether to allow display of a predetermined symbol combination triggered by the start operation;
Start operation accepting means for accepting the start operation;
A stop operation accepting means for accepting a stop operation after acceptance of a start operation by the start operation accepting means and after a predetermined validation condition is established with the passage of a predetermined period;
Delay means capable of delaying establishment of the validation condition from the predetermined period after acceptance of the start operation by the start operation acceptance means;
A delay rotation control means capable of controlling the rotation of the rotating body so that a specific display pattern is displayed on the display unit when the delay means delays the establishment of the enabling condition; Prepared,
In the game control means, when the rotating body is rotated after the delay means delays the establishment of the validation condition, the game control means starts from a base point before the rotational speed of the rotating body reaches a predetermined speed. The time required for the rotating speed of some rotating bodies to reach the predetermined speed is different from the time required for the rotating speed of other rotating bodies to reach the predetermined speed from the base point. A game machine characterized by controlling the rotation of the rotating body.   The game control means, when the rotating means rotates the delay body after the delay means delays the establishment of the validation condition, the timing for starting the rotation of the part of the rotating bodies and the other rotating bodies By making the timing for starting the rotation different, the time required for the rotation speed of the part of the rotary bodies from the base point to reach a predetermined speed and the other rotary bodies rotate from the base point. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation of the rotating body is controlled so that the time required for the speed to reach a predetermined speed is different.   The game control means is configured such that when the rotating means is rotated after the delay means delays the establishment of the validation condition, the acceleration of the rotating bodies and the other rotating bodies are rotated. By making the acceleration to be different from each other, the time required for the rotation speed of the part of the rotating bodies from the base point to reach a predetermined speed and the speed of rotation of the other rotating bodies from the base point are predetermined. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation of the rotating body is controlled so that the time required to reach the speed is different.