JP2016097127A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing stress that a player feels by providing the player with a smooth game.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels 41, 42, 43, a lever 33, a plurality of stop switches 34, 35, 36 and a control device 100. In the slot machine 1, the control device 100 performs control so as to receive operation of the second stop switches 34, 35, 36 without any invalidation and to stop the second rotating reels 34, 35, 36 when the second stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the second rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are operated until the first rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped after the first stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the first rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a slot machine.

  Conventional gaming machines include those described in Patent Document 1, for example. In this conventional gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming machine is mainly determined as a bonus or ART (assist replay time) at the time of winning a winning combination with a low winning probability (so-called rare winning combination). ) Etc. are being drawn out.

JP 2014-50444 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the stop switch corresponding to one of the rotating reels is operated before the stop switch corresponding to any of the rotating reels is completely stopped before the rotating reel is completely stopped. However, the operation of the stop switch is invalidated and the other rotating reels are not stopped. For this reason, if the stop switch is operated too fast, it may be necessary to operate the stop switch a plurality of times in some cases, and a smooth game cannot be performed. For this reason, stress is given to the player, and the player's willingness to play may not be sustained.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide a player with a smooth game and can reduce stress felt by the player.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed;
A bet switch for betting the inserted game media;
A plurality of rotating reels having at least first and second rotating reels;
A start switch for rotating the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels for stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A control device for controlling the rotating reel based on the operation of the start switch and the stop switch;
Is provided.
The control device performs a second stop corresponding to the second rotary reel until the first rotary reel is stopped after the first stop switch corresponding to the first rotary reel is operated. When the stop switch is operated, the operation of the second stop switch is accepted without being invalidated, and the second rotary reel is controlled to stop.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to operate a stop switch corresponding to another rotating reel without waiting for the rotating reel that has been rotated by the previous operation of the stop switch. As a result, a smooth game can be provided to the player, and the stress felt by the game can be reduced.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the rotating reel of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the effective line of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating RT transition of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to the combination and pushing order of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery conditions of the combination of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the game period and pseudo | simulation game period of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the cherry re-winning function of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the promotion lottery function of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the end display function of the pseudo game period of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the switch in the pseudo | simulation game period of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the rotation start waiting avoidance function of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of 4.1 second progress confirmation in the rotation start waiting avoidance function of FIG.

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing 10. This housing 10 has an opening in the front. A front door 20 is attached to the opening so as to be openable and closable.

  The front door 20 has a translucent window 21 in a substantially central portion. In the window 21, a plurality of symbols displayed on the surfaces of the respective rotating reels 41, 42, and 43, which will be described later, are arranged so as to be visible.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device 22, an illumination device 23, and a speaker 24 are provided on the upper portion of the window 21. The liquid crystal display device 22 displays various effect images (effect movies) or displays predetermined information during the game. The illumination device 23 is turned on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The speaker 24 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, various effects during the game are performed by the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24.

  On the other hand, an operation unit 30 is provided below the window 21. The operation unit 30 includes an insertion slot 31 for inserting medals as an example of a game medium, a bet switch 32 for betting medals, and a lever 33 as a start switch for rotating the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43. And stop switches 34, 35, and 36 for stopping the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 that are provided for the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. Each switch of the operation unit 30 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player. In addition, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided in the insertion slot 31 to detect the insertion of a medal into the insertion slot 31 by the player and output a detection signal.

  In addition, the operation unit 30 is provided with a settlement switch (not shown), a stored medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

  Furthermore, a payout port 25 for paying out medals and a lower plate 26 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 25 are provided at the lower part of the operation unit 30.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the slot machine 1 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of rotating reels of the slot machine 1 of FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an effective line of the slot machine 1 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining RT transition of the slot machine 1 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1, a rotary reel unit 40, and a hopper unit 50 for paying out medals. The control device 100, the rotary reel unit 40, and the hopper unit 50 are disposed inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) that turns on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1.

  The rotary reel unit 40 includes three rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 and stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 that drive the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43. The rotary reel unit 40 is disposed at the approximate center inside the housing 10. Further, symbols arranged as shown in FIG. 3 are displayed on the surfaces of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43.

  Here, an outline of the game performed in the slot machine 1 will be described. When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 or a medal (credit) stored by operating the bet switch 32 is used to bet a medal. When the prescribed number of medals set according to the gaming state of the slot machine 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming state”) is bet, the activated line is activated and the lever 33 can be operated. That is, the game can be started. At this time, medals inserted in excess of a prescribed number set according to the gaming state or the like are stored as credits.

  The effective line is a virtual line for determining a winning of a symbol, and is formed by connecting the symbols of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 displayed on the window 21. In this slot machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, there are three horizontal lines of an upper line 71, a middle line 72, and a lower line 73, a right-up line 74, and a right-down line. It is composed of 75 diagonal two, and is validated according to the number of medals bet (the number of bets). The symbols displayed on the window 21 of the slot machine 1 are three symbols for each of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 as shown in FIG.

  When the lever 33 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the winning combination is performed and the rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 is started. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is operated, the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are stopped, and the window 21 is matched with the winning combination. Results are displayed. By stopping all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43, one game is completed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols aligned (winned) on the active line.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the gaming state includes a normal state (RT0, RT1), an ART and bonus preparation state (RT2), a bonus state (RT3), and an ART (RT4). The transition of the game state is performed when winning of each transition replay or when a predetermined combination (here, a bell) is missed. It should be noted that the missing of a predetermined combination refers to a case where a predetermined combination is missed and symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination are not aligned on the active line.

  The normal state is a gaming state when the player does not hit the ART and bonus preparation state transition combination (RT2 transition replay) or the ART transition combination (RT4 transition replay). This normal state includes a game period and a pseudo game period that occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game period. The game period is a period during which a series of operations (main game) for obtaining a game result by operating the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are performed. A series of operations for obtaining a game result by operating the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 is called one game (unit game). The pseudo game period is a game period that occurs between the operation of the lever 33 and the stop of any one of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43, and it is necessary to bet medals. This is a period in which a pseudo game (pseudo game) is performed in which a lottery with a payout of medals is not performed.

  The ART and bonus preparation state is the ART and bonus preparation state transition combination (RT2 transition replay), but the gaming state has not transitioned to the bonus state or ART (RT3 transition replay or RT4 transition replay has not won a prize) ) The game state at the time. ART is a state where the probability of replaying (replay) is higher than in the normal state and medals are less likely to be reduced (replay time (RT)), and small roles that are difficult to acquire in the normal state (push order etc.) are guaranteed A gaming state in which navigation (assist time (AT)) for acquisition is performed. Further, the bonus state means an ART (pseudo bonus) in which the production method and the lottery method are changed.

(Control device)
The control device 100 includes a CPU that performs arithmetic operations and the like, a ROM and a RAM that store programs or data necessary for the progress of games, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 100 includes a main control unit 110 and a sub control unit 120. The main control unit 110 performs control for advancing the game. For example, the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 are controlled based on the operations of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 to start or end the rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43. The sub-control unit 120 performs control for performing various effects. For example, the content of the effect is determined based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 110, the liquid crystal display device 22, the electrical decoration device 23, and the speaker 24 are controlled to output the determined content of the effect.

[Main control section]
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 110 includes a combination drawing unit 111 having a plurality of combination drawing tables 1111, a rotating reel control unit 112, a game result determination unit 113, a hopper control unit 114, and a pseudo game occurrence Part 115 and an external signal output part 116.

  Based on the operation signal of the lever 33, the combination lottery unit 111 performs combination drawing corresponding to the combination of symbols of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43. Specifically, based on the random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 33 is output and the combination drawing table 1111, the combination is drawn, and the combination won by the drawing is determined. The result of the combination drawing is output as a combination drawing result signal. The outputted winning lottery result signal is transmitted from the winning lottery unit 111 to the rotating reel control unit 112 and the sub control unit 120.

  The operation signal of the bet switch 32 is when a predetermined number of medals are stored and the bet switch 32 is operated and received during the bet reception period (when the bet switch 32 is turned on). Is output.

  The operation signal of the lever 33 is an operation signal when the operation signal of the bet switch 32 or the detection signal of the medal insertion sensor for a predetermined number of medals is output and accepted (the lever 33 is turned on). Output).

  The operation signals of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a state where the operation signal of the lever 33 is output after the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 is started and becomes a steady rotation. Is output when the operation is performed and accepted (when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are turned on).

  Note that whether or not an operation signal for each switch has been output is determined for each game. Further, in this specification, the operation of each switch means an operation in which an operation signal of each switch is output unless otherwise described.

  6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating the format of information included in the winning lottery table 1111.

  The combination lottery table 1111 includes information on combinations of symbols corresponding to combinations and push order as shown in FIG. 6, and information on combination lottery conditions in the gaming state as shown in FIG. In addition, the lottery table 1111 has a plurality of areas (numerical value areas) in which a role corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 33 is operated is stored. Note that the role lottery unit 111 is configured to select different role lottery tables 1111 according to the gaming state or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, among the combinations stored in the combination lottery table 1111, some small combinations and replays are pushed in the order of winning when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in a predetermined order. The combination includes a combination and an unquestionable combination that can be won regardless of the pressing order. The pushing order of the pushing order combination is such that navigation (notification of pushing order) is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A small role is a combination of symbols in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out when winning a prize. Replay refers to a combination of symbols that enables the next game without betting medals when winning.

  Note that the three numbers shown at the top of the table shown in FIG. 6 indicate the pressing order, “1” indicates the left reel, “2” indicates the middle reel, and “3” indicates the right reel. . For example, if it is “123”, the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, that is, the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are stopped switch 34, stop switch 35, stop. It is shown that the switches 36 are operated in this order.

  Further, the symbols “◯” and “x” shown in FIG. 7 indicate whether or not there is a possibility that the combination shown in the leftmost column will win in each RT shown in the upper part. For example, “out of” may win in RT0 and RT1, but not in RT2 to RT4.

  The rotary reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 of the rotary reel unit 40 based on the operation signal of the lever 33 to rotate the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43. The rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 of the rotating reel unit 40 based on the operation signals of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 to rotate the rotating reels 41 and 42 that are rotating. , 43 are stopped. At this time, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines the stop position of each rotating reel 41, 42, 43 based on the hand lottery result signal output by the role lottering unit 111 and also each rotating reel 41, 42, The result including 43 stop positions is output as a rotating reel stop signal. The output rotating reel stop signal is transmitted from the rotating reel control unit 112 to the game result determination unit 113 and the like.

  The game result determination unit 113 determines a game result based on the combination lottery result signal output from the combination drawing unit 111 and the rotation reel stop signal output from the rotation reel control unit 112. The result of the game includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not the winning combination has won based on the symbols arranged on the active line. Here, the game result determination unit 113 determines that the winning combination has been won when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line matches a predetermined symbol, and outputs the determination result as a game result determination signal. The output game result determination signal is transmitted from the game result determination unit 113 to the hopper control unit 114 and the sub control unit 120.

  The hopper control unit 114 controls the hopper unit 50 based on the game result determination signal output by the game result determination unit or the operation signal output by operating the settlement switch of the operation unit 30, Make a withdrawal. The medals paid out based on the game result determination signal (medals won by winning and winning) are first stored as credits. As a result of storing medals, if the upper limit of credits (for example, 50) is exceeded, the hopper control unit 114 controls the hopper unit 50 and pays out medals from the hopper unit 50 in excess of the upper limit. Further, when the settlement switch is operated when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is 1 or more), the hopper control unit 114 controls the hopper unit 50, and the stored medals are stored in the hopper unit. 50 is paid out.

  The pseudo game generation unit 115 performs, for example, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a pseudo game period (pseudo game lottery) when a predetermined combination is won, and determines whether or not a pseudo game lottery has been won. . When it is determined that the pseudo game lottery has been won, the pseudo game generation unit 115 also plays a game period (number of pseudo game occurrence games) from the time of hitting the pseudo game lottery to the generation of the pseudo game period, the pseudo game. The length of the period (number of simulated game continuation games) is determined.

  Further, the pseudo game generation unit 115 measures the game period that has elapsed since it was determined that the pseudo game lottery has been won, and determines whether or not the measured game period has reached the number of pseudo game generation games. When it is determined that the measured game period has reached the number of pseudo game occurrence games, the pseudo game generation unit 115 outputs a pseudo game start signal indicating the start of the pseudo game period and also outputs a pseudo game start signal. In the game after the game, the lever 33 is operated, and after the combination drawing with the payout of medals is performed by the combination drawing unit 111, a pseudo game period is generated. The output pseudo game start signal is transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the rotary reel control unit 112 and the like.

  Furthermore, the pseudo game generation unit 115 measures the pseudo game period (number of pseudo game digest games) that has elapsed since the output of the pseudo game start signal based on the rotary reel pseudo stop signal output from the rotary reel control unit 112. Then, it is determined whether or not the measured number of simulated game digest games has reached the number of games obtained by subtracting one game from the number of simulated game continuing games (number of simulated game end preparation games). When it is determined that the measured number of simulated game digest games has reached the number of pseudo game end preparation games, the pseudo game generation unit 115 outputs a pseudo game end preparation signal for ending the pseudo game period, and the rotating reel It transmits to the control unit 112 or the like. In addition, when all the spinning reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped in a pseudo manner after outputting the pseudo game end preparation signal, the pseudo game generating unit 115 determines that the number of pseudo game digest games has reached the number of pseudo game continuation games. A determination is made and a pseudo game end signal for ending the pseudo game period is output. The output pseudo game end signal is transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the rotating reel control unit 112 and the like, thereby ending the pseudo game period. On the other hand, when it is determined that the measured number of simulated game digest games has not reached the number of simulated game continuation games, the simulated game generation unit 115 outputs a simulated game continuation signal for continuing the simulated game period. The output pseudo game continuation signal is transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the rotating reel control unit 112 and the like, thereby continuing the pseudo game period.

  Further, the pseudo game generating unit 115 includes a pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151.

  Based on the pseudo game start signal and the pseudo game continuation signal, the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151 performs a pseudo game lottery without a medal payout. Specifically, when the lever 33 is operated during the pseudo game period, a pseudo combination is played based on a random number and a pseudo combination lottery table acquired when a pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is output. A lottery is performed, and a pseudo role won by the lottery is determined. The pseudo combination lottery result is output as a pseudo combination lottery result signal by the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151. The outputted pseudo combination lottery result signal is transmitted from the pseudo game combination lottery section 1151 to the rotary reel control section 112 and the sub control section 120.

  The pseudo game combination lottery table includes a combination of symbols corresponding to a pseudo combination, and is a numerical area in which a pseudo combination corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 33 is operated is stored. have. The pseudo game generation unit 115 is provided with a plurality of pseudo game combination lottery tables, and different pseudo game combination lottery tables are selected according to the combination or game state in which the pseudo game draw is performed. .

  As a result of lottery of the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151, when a predetermined pseudo combination (for example, pseudo cherry) wins continuously for a certain number of times (for example, five times), the pseudo game generation unit 115 sets the game state to a predetermined value. A forced transition signal for shifting to a gaming state (for example, ART) is output. The output forced transition signal is transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the sub-control unit 120.

  Further, the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151 can forcibly win a specific pseudo combination without drawing a pseudo combination. Thereby, in the pseudo game period, for example, a specific combination can be won at a desired timing, or a specific combination can be continuously won a desired number of times.

  It should be noted that the pseudo combination won by the lottery of the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151 may have the same symbol combination as the combination accompanied by the payout of medals won by the lottery of the combination lottery unit 111 or different. It may have a combination of symbols.

  By the way, the operation of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 during the pseudo game period is monitored by the pseudo game generation unit 115. The pseudo game generation unit 115 determines whether or not a pseudo operation signal of the operated switch is output when these switches are operated, and is operated when the pseudo operation signal is not output. Outputs pseudo switch operation signal. When it is determined that all the pseudo operation signals of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are output, the pseudo game generation unit 115 resets all the pseudo operation signals determined to be output. Thus, until the end of the pseudo game period, the determination as to whether or not the pseudo operation signals of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are output in the pseudo game period is repeated.

  Also, from the start of the pseudo game period, or among the pseudo operation signals of the bet switch 32, lever 33, and stop switches 34, 35, and 36 that have already been output, the last pseudo operation signal that has been output has been output. The operation of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 for which the pseudo operation signal has not yet been output has not been performed within a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) (the pseudo operation signal). Is not output), it is assumed that the operation of these switches has been performed, and a pseudo operation signal corresponding to the switch considered to be operated is output.

  As the pseudo operation signal of the bet switch 32, a rotary reel pseudo stop signal indicating that all of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped is output, and the bet switch 32 is operated during the bet reception period, and is received. Is output (when the bet switch 32 is turned on).

  The pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is output when the lever 33 is operated and accepted in a state where the pseudo operation signal of the bet switch 32 is output (when the lever 33 is turned on).

  The pseudo operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is received when the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is performed in a state where the pseudo game start signal or the pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is output. (When the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are turned on).

  As the rotating reel pseudo stop signal, a pseudo operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 is output, and the rotating reel control unit 112 regards that all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are pseudo stopped or is pseudo stopped. Output from the rotary reel control unit 112.

  When the gaming state shifts to a predetermined advantageous state, the external signal output unit 116 outputs a signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the predetermined advantageous state to the hall computer. In addition, when the setting of the slot machine 1 is changed or reset, the external signal output unit 116 notifies the sub-control unit 120 or the like that a setting change signal indicating that the setting of the slot machine 1 has been changed or the slot machine 1 A reset signal indicating that the slot machine 1 has been reset or a power-on signal indicating that the power of the slot machine 1 has been turned on is output.

  The advantageous state means an advantageous state having a higher expectation of medal acquisition than the normal gaming state. For example, in addition to the bonus state (RT3) and ART (RT4), the ART winning amount in the normal state (RT1) is high. Probability states are also included.

  The winning combination winning control unit 117 includes a winning combination winning determination unit 1171, a game period determining unit 1172, and a winning combination winning determination unit 1173.

  The winning combination winning lottery determination unit 1171 determines, based on the winning combination drawing result signal, whether or not a predetermined winning combination such as a cherry has been won as a result of the winning combination by the winning combination drawing unit 111. When it is determined that the cherry has been won, a determination is made as to whether or not the cherry is to be won again (role re-winning drawing), and it is determined whether or not the winning re-winning drawing has been won.

  When it is determined that the winning combination winning lottery determination unit 1171 has won the winning combination winning lottery, the game period determining unit 1172 will not win the cherry again after the winning combination of the winning combination portion 111 is won. Determine the game period (number of re-winning games) until the game is played. The determined re-winning game number is output as a re-winning game number signal, and is transmitted from the game period determining unit 1172 to the sub-control unit 120.

  The part re-winning measurement determination unit 1173 measures the game period (number of re-winning digested games) that has elapsed since it was determined that the part re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 has won the part re-winning lottery. The re-winning digest game number is output as a re-winning digest game number signal and is transmitted from the combination re-winning measurement determination unit 1173 to the sub-control unit 120.

  Further, the combination re-winning measurement determination unit 1173 determines whether or not the measured re-winning digest game number has reached the re-winning game number. When it is determined that the number of re-winning digest games has reached the number of re-winning games, the hand re-winning measurement determination unit 1173 displays a signal of winning re-winning that indicates that the number of re-winning digest games has reached the number of re-winning games This combination is transmitted to the pseudo game generation unit 115, the promotion determination unit 118, and the sub control unit 120.

  The promotion determination unit 118 performs promotion lottery based on the role lottery result signal and the role re-winning occurrence signal, and determines whether or not the promotion lottery has been won. In the promotion lottery, when the promotion determination unit 118 outputs a combination re-winning signal from the combination re-measurement determination unit 1173 and the cherry that is won by the combination of the combination of the combination drawing unit 111 is a predetermined cherry To be done. If it is determined that the promotion lottery has been won, the promotion determination unit 118 determines the cherry related to the promotion, and outputs the result of the promotion lottery as a promotion lottery result signal. The output promotion lottery result signal is output from the promotion determination unit 118 to the pseudo game generation unit 115 and the sub control unit 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the predetermined cherry is four kinds of cherries, that is, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a middle cherry, and an ultimate cherry, excluding the ultimate cherry, for example, a weak cherry, It refers to strong cherries and middle cherries. When these cherries win, the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous state such as a bonus state or ART with a high probability in the order of weak cherry to ultimate cherry.

  The weak cherry is a role corresponding to, for example, a case where the cherry symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the left rotating reel 41 and the seven symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the right rotating reel 43. For example, this is a case corresponding to a case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left rotating reel 41 and the seven symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right rotating reel 43. Further, the middle stage cherry is a role corresponding to, for example, the case where the 5th cherry shown in FIG. 3 stops at the middle stage of the left rotating reel 41, and the ultimate cherry is, for example, the 15th cherry shown in FIG. This is a role corresponding to the case where the rotary reel 41 stops at the middle stage.

  In the promotion lottery, instead of the cherries won by the role drawing of the role drawing unit 111, the cherries that are more likely to shift the gaming state to the advantageous state when winning the role drawing than the cherries won. A lottery for whether or not to win. Even if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the strong cherry, the middle cherry, or the ultimate cherry is won by winning the promotion lottery.

[Sub-control unit]
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 120 includes an advantageous state drawing unit 121, an ART control unit 122, a measurement unit 123, an effect control unit 124, and an advantageous state transition unit 125.

  The advantageous state lottery unit 121 determines, for example, the gaming state by ART (or bonus) based on the role lottery result signal output from the role lottery unit 111 of the main control unit 110, the promotion lottery result signal of the promotion determination unit 118, and the like. A lottery (ART lottery) on whether or not to shift to (status), or a lottery (high probability state transition lottery) on whether or not to shift the ART lottery state to a high probability state with a probability corresponding to the winning role Do.

  Specifically, in the ART lottery, for example, when a predetermined combination is won, a push order push to shift the gaming state to the ART based on the ART drawing state at the time of the predetermined combination is pushed. A lottery of whether or not to navigate (notify) the order is performed. When it is determined that the ART lottery is won by the advantageous state lottery unit 121, a game period (the number of ART games) that can be played on the ART is also determined. In addition, when the game state is ART, the advantageous state lottery unit 121 performs lottery such as adding the number of ART games when receiving a combination lottery result signal indicating that a predetermined combination has been won. These lottery results are output as an ART lottery result signal by the advantageous state lottery unit 121. The outputted advantageous state lottery part 121 is transmitted to the ART control part 122 and the effect control part 124.

  Specifically, in the high-probability state transfer lottery, for example, if the ART lottery is not won, it is determined whether to shift the ART lottery state to the high-probability state with a probability corresponding to the winning combination. Do. The advantageous state lottery unit 121 outputs the result of the high probability state transition lottery as a high probability state lottery result signal. The output high probability state lottery result signal is transmitted from the advantageous state lottery unit 121 to the effect control unit 124.

  The ART control unit 122 determines whether to change the gaming state from the normal state to ART, or from ART to the normal state, and based on the determination result, changes the gaming state from the normal state to ART, or ART. To normal state.

  Whether or not to shift the gaming state from the normal state to ART is determined based on, for example, the ART lottery result signal output from the advantageous state lottery unit 121, that is, whether or not the ART lottery has been won. When it is determined that the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the ART, the ART control unit 122 outputs the determination result as an ART preparation signal. The output ART preparation signal is transmitted from the ART control unit 122 to the measurement unit 123 and the effect control unit 124.

  Whether or not to shift the gaming state from ART to the normal state, for example, the ART period added to the number of ART games determined when the gaming period after shifting to ART (the number of ART digested games) hits the ART lottery Judgment is made based on whether or not the total number of ART games including the number of games has been reached. When it is determined that the number of ART digest games has reached the total number of ART games and it is determined that the gaming state is to be shifted from ART to the normal state, the ART control unit 122 outputs the determination result as a normal state preparation signal. The output normal state preparation signal is transmitted from the ART control unit 122 to the effect control unit 124. The total ART game number is based on the ART lottery result signal output from the advantageous state lottery unit 121, and the ART digest game number is based on the game result determination signal output from the game result determination unit 113. It is measured by the ART control unit 122.

  Further, the ART control unit 122 generates a notification of the pressing order of the pressing order based on the gaming state. The notification of the push order is performed via the liquid crystal display device 22 or the like.

  For example, when the ART control unit 122 receives an ART preparation signal, the ART controller 122 pushes the game state to transition to the ART preparation state (RT2 transition replay) until the normal state preparation signal is output. The push order for the transition from state to ART (RT3, RT4 transition replay) and the push order with payout at the time of winning (6 selection bells) is notified.

  For example, when the ART control unit 122 determines that the number of ART-digested games has reached the total number of ART games and outputs a normal preparation signal, the transition from the ART to the normal state of the gaming state is performed. Will be performed if this particular push order does not win. That is, the main control unit 110 receives a specific pushing order based on the combination drawing result signal output from the combination drawing unit 111 and the gaming result determination signal output from the gaming result determination unit 113, and Then, it is determined whether or not this specific push order has won a prize. As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the specific push order is not won and the specific push order is not won, the ART control unit 122 shifts the gaming state from the ART to the normal state, An ART end signal indicating that the state has shifted from the ART state to the normal state is output. The output ART end signal is transmitted from the ART control unit 122 to the effect control unit 124 and the like.

  Note that the transition from the ART state to the normal state in the gaming state is performed when a specific push order does not win regardless of whether or not a normal preparation signal is output, and this specific push order does not win. You may be made to be.

  Based on the game result determination signal output from the game result determination unit 113, the measurement unit 123 measures a game period that has elapsed without shifting to this advantageous state after the end of the predetermined advantageous state. Specifically, for example, after the game state has shifted from the bonus state to the normal state, the game period that has passed without a specific combination (RT3 transition replay) for shifting the game state from the normal state to the bonus state being won Measure the number of ceiling digestion games. In addition, the measuring unit 123 measures the number of ceiling digest games even during the pseudo game period. That is, the number of ceiling digest games measured by the measuring unit 123 is a combined period of the game period and the pseudo game period that have passed without the transition to the bonus state after the bonus state ends. The measured number of ceiling digest games is output as a ceiling measurement signal by the measurement unit 123 and transmitted from the measurement unit 123 to the advantageous state transition unit 125.

  Note that the measurement unit 123 resets the number of ceiling digest games to zero when, for example, an ART preparation signal is received, that is, when the measurement unit 123 shifts to an advantageous state. In addition, when the setting change signal, the reset signal, or the power-on signal is received, that is, when the setting of the slot machine 1 is changed, reset, or turned on, the ceiling digest game number is reset to zero.

  The effect control unit 124, for example, outputs a combination drawing result signal output from the combination drawing unit 111, a simulated combination drawing result signal output from the simulated game combination drawing unit 1151 of the simulated game generation unit 115, and an advantageous state drawing unit 121. An effect pattern is selected for each game according to the ART lottery result signal to be executed or the ART transition signal and the normal state transition signal output from the ART control unit 122. The selection of the production pattern is performed based on a table in which the contents of the production corresponding to the winning combination or the gaming state are stored. The effect control unit 124 controls the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24 based on the selected effect pattern, and outputs the effect.

  By the way, the production table includes a precursor production table that may be selected when, for example, a predetermined combination is won or an ART drawing is won. The sign effect table is one of the areas stored in the effect table that is selected only during a predetermined game period (prediction effect period) in which the sign effect is performed. This is one of the effects suggesting the expected level of transition.

  When the sign effect table is selected, the effect control unit 124 determines and stores a game period (number of sign games) for ending the sign effect. Then, the effect control unit 124 measures the game period (number of predictor digest games) that has elapsed from the start of the predictor effect, and whether or not the number of predictor digest games has reached the stored number of predictor games. Determine. When it is determined that the number of precursor games has reached the stored number of precursor games, the effect control unit 124 ends the precursor effect. In addition, the number of precursor digest games measured by the effect control unit 124 can include a pseudo game period in addition to the game period.

  In addition, the effect control unit 124 includes a notification unit 1241. For example, when the notifying unit 1241 wins a winning combination winning lottery, the re-winning game number signal output from the game period determining unit 1172 and the re-winning digest game number signal output from the winning combination winning determination unit 1173 Based on the above, the remaining game period obtained by subtracting the number of re-winning games from the number of re-winning games, that is, the number of games that must elapse until the cherry is again won, for example, via the liquid crystal display device 22 , Inform the player.

  The advantageous state transition unit 125 sets an upper limit value (the number of ceiling games) of the game period required to shift the gaming state to a predetermined advantageous state, and based on the ceiling measurement signal output from the measurement unit 123, It is determined whether or not the measured number of ceiling digest games has reached the set number of ceiling games. And when it determines with the measured game period having reached the set number of ceiling games, the advantageous state transfer part 125 makes a game state transfer to a predetermined advantageous state. For example, when the game period measured by the measuring unit 123 reaches the set number of ceiling games, the advantageous state transition unit 125 outputs a forced transition signal for shifting the gaming state to ART. The output forced transition signal is transmitted to the ART control unit 122 to shift the gaming state to ART (ceiling function).

  The number of ceiling games is, for example, a predetermined game period. In addition to the case where the measured game period reaches the set ceiling game number, the slot machine 1 is changed or reset. Will be reset.

(Game control processing)
Next, the game control process of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Game control processing during game period]
As shown in FIG. 8, when the player operates the bet switch 32, the main controller 110 turns on the bet switch 32 and outputs a bet switch operation signal (step S100).

  After the operation signal for the bet switch 32 is output, when the player operates the lever 33, the main control unit 110 turns on the lever 33 and outputs the operation signal for the lever 33 (step S101). When the operation signal of the lever 33 is output, the hand drawing part 111 performs the hand drawing (step S102). The result of the lottery of the combination is output as a combination of lottery result signal by the combination of lottery part 111. The outputted winning lottery result signal is transmitted from the winning lottery unit 111 to the pseudo game generating unit 115, the measuring unit 123, and the like.

  When the combination drawing result signal is transmitted from the combination drawing unit 111, the pseudo game generation unit 115 determines whether or not to generate a pseudo game period based on the combination drawing result signal or the like (step S103). If it is determined to generate a pseudo game period, the process proceeds to step S200.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pseudo game period does not occur, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 to start the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. When the stop switch 34, 35, 36 is operated by the player, the main control unit 110 turns on the stop switch 34, 35, 36 and outputs an operation signal for the stop switch 34, 35, 36 ( Step S104). When the operation signals of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are output, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 to stop the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 (step S105).

  During the game period, if the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated while the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are rotating, the positions from which the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated based on the winning lottery result signal. Retraction control or kicking control is performed so as to stop within 4 frames (4 symbols) or within 190 ms. The pull-in control is control for stopping the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 so that a specific symbol stops on the effective line. The kicking control is a control for stopping the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 so that a specific symbol does not stop on the effective line.

  Further, when the operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 is output, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether or not all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped (Step S106). When it is determined that all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are not stopped, the process returns to step S104, and steps S104 to S106 are repeated until all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped, the rotating reel control unit 112 transmits a rotating reel stop signal to the game result determining unit 113, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the game result determination unit 113 determines a result such as whether or not a winning combination is won based on the winning combination result signal and the rotating reel stop signal, and based on the determination result. Then, processing such as paying out medals is performed. When the processes of steps S100 to S107 are executed, the main control unit 110 determines that one game has been completed.

  After the process of step S107, the process returns to step S100, and the main control unit 110 waits for the player to operate the bet switch 32.

[Game control processing during pseudo game period]
As shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined in step S103 that a pseudo game period is to be generated, the process proceeds to step S200, and the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, and 63 to rotate the rotating reel 41. , 42, and 43, and the pseudo game generator 115 generates a pseudo game period. At this time, the pseudo game generation unit 115 outputs a pseudo game start signal indicating the start of the pseudo game period, and determines the number of pseudo game continuation games. The output pseudo game start signal is transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the rotating reel control unit 112, the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151, and the measurement unit 123. In addition, the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151 performs a pseudo combination drawing without paying out medals based on the output of the pseudo game start signal, and outputs a pseudo combination combination result signal representing the lottery result. The outputted pseudo combination lottery result signal is transmitted from the pseudo game combination lottery section 1151 to the rotary reel control section 112 and the effect control section 124.

  After the pseudo game start signal is output and the pseudo game period is started, when the player operates the stop switches 34, 35, 36, the pseudo game generator 115 turns on the stop switches 34, 35, 36. Then, a pseudo operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is output (step S201). When the pseudo operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is output, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, 63 based on the pseudo game effect signal transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115. Thus, the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped in a pseudo manner (step S202).

  In the pseudo game period, unlike the game period, the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 can be controlled in an arbitrary manner. For example, it is possible to control the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 so that the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are moved and stopped for four frames (190 ms) or more, or the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are reversely rotated. It can also be controlled.

  Further, when the pseudo operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 is output, the rotary reel control unit 112 determines whether or not all the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 have been stopped in a pseudo manner (step S203). ). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are not pseudo-stopped, the process returns to step S201, and steps S201 to S203 are performed until all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are pseudo-stopped. Repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have been stopped in a pseudo manner, the rotating reel control unit 112 indicates that the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have been stopped in a pseudo manner. Output a signal. The output rotating reel pseudo stop signal is transmitted from the rotating reel control unit 112 to the pseudo game generating unit 115, the measuring unit 123, and the effect control unit 124. The pseudo game generating unit 115 that has received the rotating reel pseudo stop signal counts the number of games obtained by adding 1 to the current number of pseudo game digest games as the new number of pseudo game digest games (step S204).

  The pseudo stop of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 refers to a state in which the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are not completely stopped but appear to be stopped. Here, the rotating reel control unit 112 slightly vibrates the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 in the rotation direction at the stop position corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36, so that the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are It is controlled not to stop completely. For this reason, even if all of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped in a pseudo manner and symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination are arranged on the effective line, the medals are not paid out.

  When the bet switch 32 is operated by the player after the spinning reel pseudo stop signal is output and the number of pseudo game digest games is counted, the pseudo game generating unit 115 turns on the bet switch 32 to turn on the bet switch 32. The pseudo operation signal is output (step S205). After the pseudo operation signal of the bet switch 32 is output, when the lever 33 is operated by the player, the pseudo game generating unit 115 turns on the lever 33 and outputs the pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 (step S206). ). The output pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is transmitted to the rotary reel control unit 112 to rotate the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43.

  When the simulated operation signal of the lever 33 is output, the simulated game generation unit 115 determines whether the simulated game period is based on whether the simulated game digest game number measured in step S204 has reached the simulated game continuation game number. It is determined whether or not the processing has been completed (step S207). Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the measured number of simulated game digest games has reached the number of simulated game continuation games. When it is determined that the measured number of simulated game digest games has reached the number of simulated game continuation games, the simulated game generation unit 115 outputs a simulated game end signal for ending the simulated game period. On the other hand, when it is determined that the measured number of simulated game digest games has not reached the number of simulated game continuation games, the simulated game generation unit 115 outputs a simulated game continuation signal for continuing the simulated game period. The output pseudo game end signal and pseudo game continuation signal are transmitted from the pseudo game generation unit 115 to the rotary reel control unit 112 and the effect control unit 124.

  When it is determined that the pseudo game period has not ended and a pseudo game continuation signal is output, the pseudo game combination lottery unit 1151 performs a pseudo combination without paying out medals based on the output of the pseudo game continuation signal. The lottery is performed, and a pseudo role lottery result signal representing the lottery result is output. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201, and steps S201 to S207 are repeated until the pseudo game period ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pseudo game period has ended and a pseudo game end signal is output, the pseudo game generation unit 115 sets the pseudo game period without performing the pseudo game lottery by the pseudo game game lottery unit 1151. Then, the process proceeds to step S104. Then, after all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped, the result determination and processing are performed based on the result of the combination drawing performed in step S102 (step S104 to step S107).

[Cherry re-winning function]
The control of the main control unit 110 regarding the cherry re-winning function will be described with reference to FIG. The control process for the cherry re-winning function shown in FIG. 9 is performed in parallel with the control process for the game period and the pseudo game period shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the operation signal of the lever 33 is output by the operation of the lever 33 by the player, the hand drawing unit 111 performs the hand drawing (step S300). The result of the lottery of the combination is output as a combination of lottery result signal by the combination of lottery part 111. The output winning combination result signal is transmitted from the winning combination drawing unit 111 to the winning combination winning control unit 117 and the like.

  When a winning combination winning result signal is transmitted to the winning combination winning control unit 117, whether or not the winning combination winning determination lottery determination unit 1171 has already won the winning combination lottery and is ready before the cherry is again won Is determined (step S301). If it is determined that the player is in the ready state, the process proceeds to step S302, and a point acquisition lottery is performed in accordance with the winning combination by the winning combination of the winning combination drawing unit 111. The acquired points are used in a lottery (re-winning lottery) for determining whether or not to win a cherry after winning the cherry again. After the point acquisition lottery is performed, the process proceeds to step S308.

  When it is determined that the winning combination lottery has already been won and it is not in the preparatory state before the cherry is won again, the winning combination winning determination lottery determination unit 1171 determines the combination of the winning combination drawing unit 111 based on the winning lottery result signal. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is a cherry (step S303). If it is determined that the winning combination is not a cherry as a result of the combination of the combination drawing part 111, the process returns to S300, the operation signal of the lever 33 is output, and the combination drawing part 111 performs the combination drawing. wait.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is a cherry as a result of the combination of the combination of the combination drawing unit 111, the combination re-extraction drawing is a combination of whether or not the combination re-determination lottery determination unit 1171 makes the cherry win again. (Step S304), it is determined whether or not the re-winning lottery has been won (Step S305). As a result of the re-winning lottery, if it is determined that the re-winning lottery has not been won, the process returns to S300, the operation signal of the lever 33 is output, and the role lottering section 111 waits for the winning lottery.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the re-winning lottery is won, the part re-winning lottery determining unit 1171 performs a point acquisition lottery used in the re-winning lottery (step S306), and determines the number of re-winning games (step S307). .

  When the re-winning game number is determined, the re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 determines that the re-winning digest game number measured by the re-winning game determination unit 1173 is the re-winning game number determined by the game period determination unit 1172. It is determined whether or not it has been reached (step S308). When it is determined that the number of re-winning games has reached the number of re-winning games, the winning combination winning determination unit 1171 outputs a winning combination winning generation signal and transmits it to the pseudo game generating unit 115. The pseudo game generation unit 115 generates a pseudo game period based on the received combination re-winning signal, and during this pseudo game period, a combination of a combination of a combination by the combination drawing unit 111 and a pseudo combination of the pseudo game combination drawing unit 1151 The cherry is won again without performing the role drawing (step S309). Thereafter, a re-winning lottery is performed in accordance with the acquired points (step S310), the process proceeds to step S305, and the combination re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the re-winning lottery has been won again.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of re-winning digest games has not reached the number of re-winning games, the re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 outputs the re-winning game number signal output from the game period determining unit 1172 and the re-winning game number The re-winning digest game number signal output from the measurement determination unit 1173 is transmitted to the notification unit 1241 (step S311). Based on the re-winning game number signal and the re-winning game number signal, the notification unit 1241 plays a game period until the cherry is again won, that is, the re-winning game number (the game period determined by the game period determining unit 1172). From this, the remaining game period excluding the number of re-winning digest games (the game period measured by the combination re-winning determination unit 1173) is notified to the player. After that, the process returns to S300, and an operation signal for the lever 33 is output, and it is waited for the combination drawing by the combination drawing unit 111.

  As described above, when the cherry is won by the combination of the combination of the combination lottery unit 111, the combination re-winning determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the cherry is to be won again. If it is determined by the combination re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 that the cherry is to be won again, after the number of re-winning games determined by the game period determination unit 1172 has elapsed, the pseudo game generation unit 115 causes the cherry to win again. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation not only when the cherry wins due to the winning of the role drawing unit 111 but also after the cherry wins. As a result, the interest of the game can be increased and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

  In addition, a pseudo game period is generated after the number of re-winning games determined by the game period determining unit 1172 has elapsed, and cherry is again won in this pseudo game period. By generating a pseudo game period, it is possible to hit the cherry again without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  By the way, there is a slot machine that has a so-called ceiling function and avoids a situation that causes a significant disadvantage to a player. In such a conventional slot machine, the number of games (the number of ceiling games) that need to be consumed in order to obtain the benefit of the ceiling function is not normally notified to the player. For this reason, if the player has a lack of knowledge and information about the slot machines, the player suffers disadvantages, such as stopping the game despite the fact that the number of ceiling digest games is just before the number of ceiling games. was there.

  In the slot machine 1, when the cherry is won again, the notification unit 1241 leaves the game period measured by the combination re-winning measurement determination unit 1173 from the game period determined by the game period determination unit 1172. The game period is notified to the player. For this reason, if the player wins the re-winning lottery, the player will always be notified of the number of games that will win the cherry again, thus preventing the player from losing the game despite winning the re-winning lottery. it can. Also, by notifying Cherry's re-winning, the interest of the game can be increased and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

[Promotional lottery function]
Control of the main control unit 110 regarding the promotion lottery function will be described with reference to FIG. The promotion lottery function control process shown in FIG. 10 is performed in parallel with the game period and pseudo game period control process shown in FIG. 8 and the cherry re-winning function control process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, first, the part re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 determines whether or not to make a cherry win again when the part won by the part drawing by the part lottery part 111 is cherry. It is determined whether or not the re-winning lottery has been won (step S400). When it is determined that the re-winning lottery has not been won, step S400 is repeated until it is determined that the re-winning lottery has already been won and that it is in a preparatory state before the cherry is again hit.

  When it is determined that the re-winning lottery has been won, the number of re-winning digest games is determined by the game period determined by the game period determining unit 1172, that is, as a result of the lottery of the role of the role lottery unit 111, Steps S401 to S404 are repeated until it is determined that the number of re-winning games, which is a game period until the cherry is won again, is reached. Specifically, after the lever 33 is turned on (step S401), all of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped, the game result is determined and processed (step S402), and the winning combination measurement determination unit 1173 is The number of games obtained by adding one game to the current number of re-winning digest games is counted as a new number of re-winning digest games (step S403). When the new re-winning digest game number is measured, the combination re-winning game determination unit 1173 determines whether or not the new re-winning game number has reached the re-winning game number (step S404). When it is determined that the new re-winning digest game has not reached the re-winning game number, the process returns to step S401, and steps S401 to S404 are repeated.

  When it is determined that the new re-winning digest game has reached the re-winning game number, the re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 generates a re-winning signal indicating that the re-winning game has reached the re-winning game number. And is transmitted from the combination re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 to the pseudo game generation unit 115. The pseudo game generation unit 115 receives the re-winning signal and generates a pseudo game period after the lever 33 is turned on (step S405), and the pseudo game period is started (step S406).

  When the pseudo game period is started, the cherry determined that the promotion determining unit 118 determines to win again by the re-winning lottery determining unit 1171 (winning cherry) is a predetermined cherry that can be promoted, that is, weak cherry, strong cherry It is determined whether it is a cherry or a middle cherry (step S407).

  When it is determined that the winning cherry is a weak cherry, a strong cherry, or a middle cherry, the promotion determination unit 118 performs a promotion lottery (step S408), and determines whether or not the promotion cherry is won (step S409). ).

  When it is determined that the promotion lottery has been won, the promotion determination unit 118 determines the promoted cherry (promotional cherry) and outputs the result of the promotion lottery as a promotion lottery result signal. The outputted promotion lottery result signal is transmitted from the promotion determination unit 118 to the pseudo game generation unit 115 and the advantageous state lottery unit 121. Based on the received promotion lottery result signal, the pseudo game generation unit 115 controls the rotating reel control unit 112 so that the symbols corresponding to the promotion cherries are aligned on the active line. Further, the advantageous state lottery unit 121 determines, based on the received promotion lottery result signal, that the promotion cherry has won by the role drawing of the role lottery unit 111 and determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to the advantageous state. Do lottery. In this way, in the pseudo game period, the cherry obtained as a result of the promotion lottery is again won (step S410).

  On the other hand, if the winning cherry is the ultimate cherry in step S407, or if it is determined in step S409 that the winning lottery has not been won, the cherry is not promoted. The promotion determination unit 118 outputs the result of the promotion lottery as a promotion lottery result signal, and transmits the promotion lottery result signal to the pseudo game generating unit 115 and the advantageous state lottery unit 121. Based on the received promotion lottery result signal, the pseudo game generation unit 115 controls the rotary reel control unit 112 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning cherries are aligned on the effective line, and the combination of the combination lottery unit 111 is extracted. In step S411, the winning cherry is hit again.

  After winning the cherry again, the pseudo game generating unit 115 ends the pseudo game period (step S412), and determines and processes the game result based on the operation of the lever 33 in step S401 (step S413).

  After determining and processing the game result, the part re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 performs a lottery (re-winning lottery) as to whether or not to make the cherry win again (step S414). In the re-winning lottery, for example, during steps S401 to S404, the winning probability fluctuates according to the number of points acquired according to the winning combination by the winning combination of the winning lottery unit 111. After the re-winning lottery is performed, the process returns to step S400, and the combination re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the re-winning lottery has been won again.

  In this way, when the predetermined cherry is hit again, instead of the predetermined cherry, a cherry (promoted cherry) that can shift the gaming state to an advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state with a higher probability than the predetermined cherry. Perform a promotion lottery to win. If the promotion lottery is won, the promotion cherry is won. If the promotion lottery is not won, the predetermined cherry is won.

  By the way, conventionally, there is a slot machine in which a special role winning is carried over until a special role is won after winning a special role by drawing a role. In such a conventional slot machine, while the special role won is carried over, unless the other type of special role is won, the carry-over role is not replaced. For this reason, the player could not have a sense of expectation other than when a special role was won.

  In the slot machine 1, when a predetermined cherry is won, the player can have a sense of expectation not only when the predetermined cherry is won but also after the predetermined cherry is won. As a result, the interest of the game can be increased and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

[Pseudo game period end display function]
Control of the main control unit 110 regarding the end display function of the pseudo game period will be described with reference to FIG. The control process related to the end display function of the pseudo game period shown in FIG. 11 is performed in parallel with the control process shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the pseudo game period is started in step S500, the pseudo game generation unit 115 pseudo-stops all of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 (or is considered to be pseudo-stopped). It is determined when the pseudo game digest game, which is a pseudo game period that has elapsed since the output of the pseudo game start signal, is output from the rotary reel control unit 112 after the pseudo reel stop signal is output, It is determined whether or not the number of games obtained by subtracting one game from the number of pseudo game continuation games, which is the length of the pseudo game period (number of pseudo game end preparation games) has been reached (step S501). If it is determined that the number of pseudo game digest games has not reached the number of pseudo game end preparation games, the pseudo game generation unit 115 adds the number of games obtained by adding one game to the current number of pseudo game digest games. The number of games is measured (step S502). Then, step S501 and step S502 are repeated until it is determined that the pseudo game digest game has reached the number of pseudo game end preparation games.

  When it is determined that the number of simulated game digest games has reached the number of preliminary game end preparation games, the pseudo game generation unit 115 outputs a pseudo game end preparation signal for ending the pseudo game period, and the rotating reel control unit 112 and the like. Send to. Based on the received pseudo game end preparation signal, the rotating reel control unit 112 outputs a symbol corresponding to replay when the operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 is output after the pseudo game end signal is output. The reels 41, 42, and 43 are controlled so that are aligned on the effective line (step S503). When the spinning reel pseudo stop signal is output from the spinning reel control unit 112 and the pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is output, the pseudo game generating unit 115 determines that the number of pseudo game digest games has reached the number of pseudo game continuing games. Then, a pseudo game end signal for ending the pseudo game period is output. Thereby, the pseudo game period is ended.

  By the way, conventionally, there is a slot machine that adjusts the position of a rotating reel symbol so that the execution time is started and ended in accordance with an effect whose execution time is determined in advance. In such a conventional slot machine, the rotation effect is performed during a so-called freeze in which the rotation start of the rotating reel is reserved and the operation of the stop switch is disabled. However, for example, when the operation of the stop switch is enabled during the turning effect, the player may feel uncomfortable depending on the design of the rotating reels aligned on the effective line due to the spinning effect. As a result, there are cases where a smooth game cannot be performed.

  In the slot machine 1, after the pseudo game end signal for ending the pseudo game period is output, when the operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is output, that is, at the end of the pseudo game period, The rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 are controlled so that the combinations of symbols corresponding to are aligned on the effective line. Therefore, a smooth game can be performed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

[Control processing of switch during pseudo game period]
The switch control process during the pseudo game period will be described with reference to FIG. The switch control process in the pseudo game period shown in FIG. 12 is performed in parallel with the control process shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the pseudo game period is started in step S600, the pseudo game generation unit 115 monitors the operations of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36. It is determined whether or not the switch has been operated (step S601).

  When it is determined that any one of the switches has been operated, the pseudo game generating unit 115 determines whether an operation signal for the operated switch has already been output (step S602). When it is determined that the operation signal of the operated switch is not output, the pseudo game generating unit 115 turns on the operated switch and outputs the operation signal of this switch (step S603). On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation signal of the operated switch is output, the process returns to step S601 and waits for any switch to be operated.

  At this time, the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to any one of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 is performed, and until the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 on which this operation has been performed are pseudo-stopped. When the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the other rotating reels 41, 42, 43 that are not operated is performed, the rotating reel control unit 112 performs the stop switches 34, 35 performed later. , 36 is accepted without invalidation, and the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are pseudo-stopped. For example, when the operation of the left stop switch 34 corresponding to the left rotation reel 41 is performed and the operation of the middle stop switch 35 corresponding to the middle rotation reel 42 is performed until the left rotation reel 41 is pseudo-stopped. The rotary reel control unit 112 receives the operation of the middle stop switch 35 without invalidating it, and stops the middle rotary reel 42.

  Further, the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop that have not been operated in a state where at least one of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 that have already been operated is operated. When any one of the switches 34, 35, and 36 is operated, this operation is accepted without invalidation. For example, only the operation of the stop switch 34 corresponding to the left rotation reel 41 is performed, and this operation is accepted, and only the left rotation reel 41 of the rotation reels 41, 42, and 43 is rotating, and the left Even when the stop switch 34 is operated (the left stop switch 34 is kept pressed), if the stop switch 35 corresponding to the middle rotary reel 42 that has not been operated is operated, the rotary reel control is performed. The unit 112 accepts the operation of the middle stop switch 35 without invalidating it, and stops the middle rotation reel 42.

  If it is determined in step S601 that any one of the switches has not been operated, the pseudo game generating unit 115 starts the pseudo game period or the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switch that have already been output. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed since the last outputted pseudo operation signal among the pseudo operation signals 34, 35, and 36 was outputted. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S601 to wait for any switch to be operated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the pseudo game generation unit 115 operates the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 for which the pseudo operation signal has not yet been output. The pseudo operation signal corresponding to the switch regarded as operated is output (step S603). At this time, the switch for which the pseudo operation signal is not output is considered to be operated in the order of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, the left stop switch 34, the middle stop switch 35, and the right stop switch 36. Is output.

  The bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are monitored in the order of the left stop switch 34, the middle stop switch 35, the right stop switch 36, the bet switch 32, and the lever 33. For example, if any switch is not operated from the start of the pseudo game period, it is considered that the operation of the left stop switch 34 is performed 90 seconds after the start of the pseudo game period. A pseudo operation signal is output, and the counterclockwise reel 41 is pseudo stopped.

  When all the pseudo operation signals of the bet switch 32, the lever 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are output, the pseudo game generation unit 115 determines whether the pseudo game end signal is output. It is determined whether or not to end the game period (step S605). When it is determined that the pseudo game period is to be continued, the process returns to step S601, and steps S601 to S605 are repeated until the pseudo game period ends. If it is determined to end the pseudo game period, the pseudo game period is ended, the process returns to step S600, and the process waits for the pseudo game period to start again.

  By the way, in the conventional slot machine, even if the stop switch corresponding to one of the rotating reels is operated and the rotating reels are completely stopped, the stop switch corresponding to another rotating reel is operated. The operation of the stop switch is invalidated and the other rotating reels are not stopped. For this reason, if the stop switch is operated too fast, it may be necessary to operate the stop switch a plurality of times in some cases, and a smooth game cannot be performed.

  In the slot machine 1, during the pseudo game period, the other rotary reels 41, 42 do not wait for a pseudo stop of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 rotated by the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 performed previously. , 43, the stop switches 34, 35, 36 can be operated. As a result, a smooth game can be provided to the player.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machine described in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-50444), even if any switch is operated while any switch is operated, the operation of the other switch is not performed. It is invalidated. For this reason, if you operate another switch while operating a switch that has already been operated, for example, if you operate the lever while pressing the bet switch, the lever operation becomes invalid and smooth. I couldn't play games.

  In the slot machine 1, even when another switch is operated while operating a switch that has already been operated during the pseudo game period, the operation of the other switch is accepted without being invalidated. As a result, a smooth game can be provided to the player.

[Rotation reel rotation start avoidance function]
The control process of the rotation start waiting avoidance function of the rotary reel will be described with reference to FIGS. The control process of the rotation start waiting avoidance function of the rotary reel shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is performed in parallel with the control process shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the player operates the bet switch 32, the main controller 110 turns on the bet switch 32 and outputs a bet switch operation signal (step S700). After the operation signal for the bet switch 32 is output, when the player operates the lever 33, the main control unit 110 turns on the lever 33 and outputs the operation signal for the lever 33 (step S701).

  When the operation signal of the lever 33 is output, the pseudo game generation unit 115 determines whether or not to generate a pseudo game period based on the winning lottery result signal or the like (step S702). When it is determined that the pseudo game period is to be generated, the rotating reel control unit 112 starts rotating the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 (step S703).

  When the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 is started in the pseudo game period, the rotating reel control unit 112 confirms the elapse of 4.1 seconds (step S704).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when 4.1 second elapse confirmation starts, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether or not the 4.1 second timer elapse flag is turned on (step S800). . 4. When it is determined that the 1-second timer elapsed flag is turned on, 4.1-second elapsed confirmation is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the 4.1 second elapse flag is not turned on, the rotating reel control unit 112 operates the most recent lever 33 in which the combination of the combination drawing unit 111 is drawn (that is, the latest output is performed). It is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 based on the operation signal of the lever 33 is started (step S801). At this time, the rotating reel control unit 112 starts the 4.1 second timer at the same time as the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 is started based on the operation signal of the lever 33 that has been output most recently. Whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed is determined based on whether or not the remaining time has reached 4.1 seconds.

  If it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 was started based on the operation signal of the lever 33 that was output most recently, the 4.1 second elapsed confirmation is terminated. . On the other hand, if it is determined that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 is started based on the operation signal of the lever 33 that was output most recently, the rotary reel control unit 112 is 4. The 1-second timer elapsed flag is turned on (step S802), and the next 4.1-second timer is set (step S803), and the 4.1-second elapsed confirmation is terminated.

  In the slot machine 1, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 has started based on the operation signal of the lever 33, the rotation is performed even if the lever 33 is operated. The reels 41, 42, and 43 are configured not to rotate. For this reason, simultaneously with the start of rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43, a 4.1 second timer is started to check whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed at a predetermined timing.

  4. When the confirmation of elapse of 1 second is completed, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether or not the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are rotating at a constant speed. If it is determined that the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are not rotating at a constant speed, the process returns to step S704, and after 4.1 seconds have been confirmed, the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are rotated again at a constant speed. It is determined whether or not.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are rotating at a constant speed, the rotating reel control unit 112 outputs the stop switches 34 and 35 that are output by operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 by the player. , 36 is received and the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped. At this time, after confirming that 4.1 seconds have elapsed (step S706), the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether or not all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have been pseudo-stopped (step S707). If it is determined that all the reels 41, 42, 43 have not been pseudo-stopped, the process returns to step S706, and after 4.1 seconds have been confirmed, all the reels 41, 42, 43 have been pseudo-stopped again. It is determined whether or not.

  When it is determined that all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have been pseudo-stopped, the rotating reel control unit 112 outputs a rotating reel pseudo-stop signal that indicates that all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have been pseudo-stopped. When the player operates the bet switch 32 after the rotary reel pseudo stop signal is output, the pseudo game generating unit 115 turns on the bet switch 32 and outputs a pseudo operation signal of the bet switch 32 (step). S708). After the pseudo operation signal of the bet switch 32 is output, when the lever 33 is operated by the player, the pseudo game generation unit 115 turns on the lever 33 and outputs the pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 (step S709). ). The output pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is transmitted to the rotary reel control unit 112 to rotate the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43.

  When the pseudo operation signal of the lever 33 is output, the pseudo game generation unit 115 determines whether or not the pseudo game period has ended based on whether or not the pseudo game end signal has been output. When it is determined that the pseudo game period has not ended, the process returns to step S703, and the rotating reel control unit 112 starts rotating the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pseudo game period has ended, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether or not the 4.1 second timer elapsed flag is turned on (step S711). When the 4.1 second timer elapsed flag is not turned on, the rotating reel control unit 112 confirms the passage of 4.1 seconds (step S712), and then determines whether the 4.1 second timer elapsed flag is turned on again. Determine whether.

  When it is determined that the 4.1 second timer elapse flag is turned on, the rotating reel control unit 112 starts rotating the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 (step S713), and starts the 4.1 second timer. (Step S714).

  For example, immediately after the slot machine 1 is changed or reset or powered on, and there is no operation signal for the lever 33 that has been output most recently (when the 4.1 second timer is not set), The rotating reel control unit 112 assumes that the 4.1 second timer elapsed flag is turned on, and starts rotating the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43.

  After the rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 is started, the rotary reel control unit 112 is based on the operation signal of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 output by the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 by the operator. Stops all the reels 41, 42, 43 (step S715). When all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped, the game result determination unit 113 performs result determination and processing (step S716). After the result determination and processing by the game result determination unit 113, the process returns to step S700, and the main control unit 110 waits for the operation of the bet switch 32.

  By the way, in the conventional slot machine, before 4.1 seconds have passed since the lever was operated and the rotation of the rotary reel was started, the rotation of all the rotary reels was stopped and the next start switch was operated. Even so, the operation of the lever was not accepted, and it was not possible to proceed to the next game.

  In the slot machine 1, 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation reel control unit 112 operated the lever 33 with the combination of the combination of the combination drawing unit 111 and the rotation of the rotation reels 41, 42, and 43 was started. It is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed to confirm whether or not the simulated game period. For this reason, in games immediately after the end of the pseudo game period, in many cases, the measured time has reached 4.1 seconds, and the 4.1 second timer elapsed flag is turned on. Since the determination of the second timer elapse flag is performed, it is possible to avoid waiting for the elapse of 4.1 seconds for the next game. As a result, the stress felt by the player can be reduced, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

  As a matter of course, the time for checking the progress is not limited to 4.1 seconds, and can be arbitrarily changed.

(Modification)
The combination that is subject to the re-winning lottery by the re-winning lottery determination unit 1171 is not limited to cherry but can be any combination such as watermelon. In addition, the cherries are won again in the pseudo game period, and the medals relating to the cherries are not paid out, but this is not restrictive. If possible, the cherries may be struck again with a medal payout. Note that a winning combination as a result of the winning combination winning lottery is treated internally in the same way as a winning combination as a result of the winning combination of the winning combination portion 111 regardless of whether or not a medal has been paid out.

  The promotion by the promotion lottery may be one stage (for example, weak cherry to strong cherry) or two or more stages (for example, weak cherry to middle cherry or ultimate cherry). For example, it may be set so that it cannot be promoted to the ultimate cherry. In this case, the predetermined cherries are weak cherries and strong cherries.

  The game period notified by the notification unit 1241 is not limited to the remaining game period obtained by subtracting the number of re-winning games from the number of re-winning games. For example, the remaining number of games obtained by subtracting the number of precursor games from the number of precursor games may be used, and any game period can be set as long as the game period is measured in the slot machine.

  The game period to be notified is not limited to the game period related to the re-winning lottery. For example, the remaining game period obtained by subtracting the number of ceiling digest games from the number of ceiling games may be notified to the player.

  In the end display function of the pseudo game period, the combination of symbols that can be arranged on the active line at the end of the pseudo game period is not limited to the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay, and the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination can be arranged. Can do.

  In the slot machine 1, during the pseudo game period, the other rotary reels 41, 42 do not wait for a pseudo stop of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 rotated by the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 performed previously. , 43 are controlled to operate the stop switches 34, 35, 36, but may be performed during a normal game period if possible.

  In addition, during the pseudo game period, even if another switch is operated while operating a switch that has already been operated, control is performed so that the operation of the other switch is accepted without being invalidated. If possible, it may be performed during a normal game period.

  The combination drawing table 1111 is not limited to including the information shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and may include, for example, a special combination. The special bonus means a so-called big bonus, regular bonus, and single bonus, which is a combination of symbols that can be expected to win many medals. In this case, the bonus state includes a gaming state (so-called bonus game) after the special bonus item is won.

  It is sufficient that at least one effective line is set. Also, the lines 71, 72, 73, 74, and 75 in which the symbols of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 shown in FIG. A line in which symbols are arranged in a V shape may be used as an effective line. The activated lines are not limited to being activated according to the number of bets, and for example, all activated lines may be activated by betting one medal. Furthermore, the active line may be changed according to the gaming state.

  The transition from the ART state to the normal state of the gaming state is determined by the ART control unit 122 that the number of ART digested games has reached the total number of ART games, and after a normal preparation signal is output, a specific push order is not applied. In addition, although this specific push order is performed when a prize is not won, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be performed when a specific push order does not win regardless of whether or not a normal preparation signal is output, and when this specific push order does not win.

  If possible, the configuration of the main control unit 110 may be provided in the sub control unit 120, or the configuration of the sub control unit 120 may be provided in the main control unit 1100.

  The configurations and functions described above may be combined as appropriate, and may be selected, replaced, or deleted as appropriate.

  The present invention and the embodiments are summarized as follows.

The gaming machine 1 of the present invention is
A bet switch 32 for betting the inserted game media;
A plurality of reels 41, 42, 43 having at least first and second reels;
A start switch 33 for rotating the rotary reels 41, 42, 43;
A plurality of stop switches 34, 35, 36 provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels 41, 42, 43 for stopping the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 being rotated;
A control device 100 for controlling the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 based on the operation of the start switch 33 and the stop switches 34, 35, 36;
With
The first stop reels 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the first rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are operated until the first rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped. When the second stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the second rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are operated, the operation of the second stop switches 34, 35, 36 is invalidated. It is characterized in that the control is performed so that the second rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped without being received.

  According to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the other rotary reels 41, 42, 40, without waiting for a pseudo stop of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 rotated by the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 performed previously. The stop switches 34, 35 and 36 corresponding to 43 can be operated. As a result, a smooth game can be provided to the player.

In the gaming machine 1 of one embodiment,
At least one of the bet switch 32, the start switch 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 has already been operated, and after this operation has been accepted, the switch is still being operated again. When any one of the bet switch 32, the start switch 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 that have not been operated is operated, this operation is accepted without being invalidated.

  According to the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, even when another switch is operated while the already operated switch is operated, the operation of the other switch is accepted without being invalidated. As a result, a smooth game can be provided to the player.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 10 Housing 20 Front door 21 Window 22 Liquid crystal display device 23 Illumination device 24 Speaker 25 Dispensing port 26 Lower plate 30 Operation part 31 Medal insertion port 32 Bet switch 33 Lever 34, 35, 36 Stop switch 40 Rotary reel unit 41 , 42, 43 Rotating reel 50 Hopper unit 61, 62, 63 Stepping motor 100 Control device 110 Main control unit 111 Role lottery unit 1111 Role lottery table 112 Rotating reel control unit 113 Game result determination unit 114 Hopper control unit 115 Pseudo game generation unit 1151 Pseudo-game winning lottery part 116 External signal output part 117 Role re-winning lottery determining part 1172 Playing-time winning lottery determining part 1172 Game period determining part 1173 Role re-winning measurement determining part 118 Promotion determining part 120 Sub-control part 121 Advantageous state drawing 122 ART controller 123 measuring unit 124 effect control unit 1241 informing unit 125 advantageously state transition

Claims (2)

A bet switch for betting the inserted game media;
A plurality of rotating reels having at least first and second rotating reels;
A start switch for rotating the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels for stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A control device for controlling the rotating reel based on the operation of the start switch and the stop switch;
With
The control device performs a second stop corresponding to the second rotary reel until the first rotary reel is stopped after the first stop switch corresponding to the first rotary reel is operated. When the stop switch is operated, the operation of the second stop switch is accepted without being invalidated, and the second rotary reel is controlled to be stopped. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The control device is still operated in a state where at least one of the bet switch, the start switch, and the stop switch is already operated and the switch is operated again after this operation is accepted. A gaming machine that accepts an operation without invalidating any one of the bet switch, the start switch, and the stop switch that are not operated.

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