JP2016168449A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable at least one of suitable enhancement of a degree of attention during an invalid period and suppression of erroneous operation in stop operation of a circulating body by a player.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes a main control unit 101 for integrally managing a game. The main control unit 101 receives a signal from each kind of sensor, such as a start detection sensor 41a, performs driving control of stepping motors 42c-44c on the basis of the inputted signal and starts rotating a reel as a circulating body, and performs stop driving control of the stepping motors 42c-44c and stops the corresponding reel when signals are inputted from stop detection sensors 42a-44a on the basis of operation of stop buttons 42-44. The main control unit 101 is configured to be capable of detecting operation of the stop buttons 42-44 according to signals from the stop button detection sensors 42a-44a during rotation of a reel and during the invalid period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts medals and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped by operating the stop button. Inside the slot machine, a lottery is performed on condition that the medal is inserted and the start lever is operated, and the result of the lottery is winning and the symbol that the player has won on the preset active line is stopped. As a condition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out or a special game (special game state) advantageous to the player is given.

  In this slot machine, the stop button is operated from the start of rotation of each reel until the rotation speed reaches constant speed rotation, or the stop corresponding to another reel is performed during the stop control of one reel. In general, the reel stop control is not performed even when the button is operated (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This is because the stop control of each reel or another reel cannot be stably performed during the period until the reels rotate at a constant speed, or during the period when the stop control of one reel is performed.

JP 2003-180936 A

  However, in such a configuration, for example, when the operation of the stop button is performed during an invalid period, the corresponding reel does not stop, so the game does not proceed, and the player's attention may be reduced. . In addition, for example, when a plurality of stop buttons are operated over a period during which the operation of the stop button is invalid and a valid period, the reel operated on the invalid period does not stop, but is operated during the valid period. The reel on the side stops. In this case, a so-called erroneous operation in which the reels cannot be stopped in the stop order or stop timing intended by the player may occur.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the circulatory display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and at least one of appropriately increasing the degree of attention during the invalid period and suppressing erroneous operation in the stop operation of the circuit body by the player. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

The present invention
A plurality of circling bodies that circulate in the circumferential direction and in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that allows a part of each pattern to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start the circuit of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means provided on each of the circulating bodies, for rotating each of the circulating bodies;
Start drive control means for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
A stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the drive means so as to stop the rotation of the rotating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means based on the operation of each stop operation means;
A specifying means for specifying that the stop operation means is operated during a predetermined invalid period in which the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circulation body is invalidated during the circulation of the circulation body;
When it is specified by the specifying means that the stop operation means has been operated during the predetermined invalid period, the operation of at least one stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body in circulation is disabled. Special control means for executing special control for making the stop drive control not to be executed when the stop operation means is operated after that, or
With
The special control means is configured to execute the special control for a predetermined number of operations among the operations of the stop operation means during the predetermined invalid period.

  According to the present invention, at least one of appropriately increasing the degree of attention during the invalid period and suppressing an erroneous operation in the stop operation of the circuit body by the player is possible.

It is a front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is closed. It is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is opened. It is a rear view of a front door. It is a front view of a housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a main controller. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. It is a flowchart which shows a reel control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows RT state process. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3rd RT state lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is a figure which shows an example of the 4th RT state lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 5th RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning aspect established. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows a BB state process. It is a flowchart which shows a game number management process. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery result corresponding | compatible process. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation in an auxiliary | assistant display part. (A)-(c) It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing which performs a pushing order alerting | reporting effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is a flowchart which shows a notification lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning result corresponding | compatible process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows a stop command response process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the rotational speed of each reel, and the valid and invalid period of a stop button. It is a flowchart which shows a rotation start process. It is a flowchart which shows operation corresponding | compatible processing. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the extension information command process performed with CPU of a display control apparatus, (b), (c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation in an auxiliary | assistant display part. (A)-(d) It is a timing chart which shows the mode of a change of the effective and invalid period of a stop button. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation corresponding | compatible process in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement of each reel based on operation of the stop button in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special reel control process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start order determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special rotation start process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special stop validation process in 3rd Embodiment. (A)-(c) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between rotation of each reel and the valid and invalid period of a corresponding stop button in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special rotation start process in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of a change of the valid and invalid period of a stop button from the rotation start of each reel in 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. It has become. For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor (not shown) for detecting that the reel has rotated once is installed in each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “red bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Youth” symbol (eg, 14th on left reel 32L), “White 7” Design (eg, 10th of left reel 32L), “BAR” design (eg, 8th of left reel 32L), “White bell” design (eg, 6th of left reel 32L), “Blue 7” design (eg, , The third of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel and the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a cherry prize, a first watermelon prize, a second watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a first special bell prize to a twelfth special bell prize. When the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R may be any symbol. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, when the “cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, a cherry win is awarded on all four active lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. When the “watermelon” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, five medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning. When the “blue 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the active line, one medal is paid out as the second watermelon winning. That is, in the case of the second watermelon winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L may be any symbol. When the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, nine medals are paid out as a bell winning. In addition, the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of two reels out of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the effective line, and the “replay” symbol of the remaining one reel stops on the effective line. In this case, nine medals are paid out as a special bell prize. For example, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “red bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the first special bell prize is awarded. As a result, nine medals are paid out.

  State transition winnings in which only the game state transition is performed include a first BB winning and a second BB winning.

  When the “blue 7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the first BB win is made, and the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “white 7” symbol of the right reel 32R. When the symbol stops on the active line, the second BB win is made. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  As a prize to which a re-game privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting a medal is given, there are a first re-game prize to a twelfth re-game prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, or the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M When the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the first replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a second replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line, a third replay prize is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fourth re-game win is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fifth replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the effective line, or the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are on the effective line. If it stops, it becomes the 6th re-game prize. When the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “youth” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a seventh replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, an eighth replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, it becomes the ninth re-game prize. When the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the tenth regame prize is awarded. When the “red bell” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the eleventh regame prize is awarded. When the “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the twelfth replay prize is awarded.

  In addition, when any of the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, and the twelfth regame prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, and the second regame prize is achieved. Is established, the gaming state is shifted to the second RT state, the third re-game winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state, and the fourth re-gaming winning is achieved. When the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state and the fifth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. In addition, although it is different from winning a prize, “Replay” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol from the left on the active line, “Replay” symbol, “White Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” When the symbol stops, when the “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol stops, and when the “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “White Bell” symbol stops The gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols in which the gaming state shifts to the first RT state is referred to as a transition outcome.

  When any one of the sixth regame prize to the ninth regame prize is established, the gaming state does not shift. However, when any one of the seventh regame prize to the ninth regame prize is established, a notification lottery process, which will be described later, is performed as the specific combination prize.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the third special bell symbol is a combination of symbols for the third special bell winning, that is, a combination of a “replay” symbol, a “white bell” symbol, and a “red bell” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the third special bell symbol is a “replay” symbol for the left reel 32L, a “white bell” symbol for the middle reel 32M, and a “red bell” symbol for the right reel 32R.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 1 to 5, a start lever 41 that is operated to start the rotation of the reels 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, and 32 </ b> R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 25. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop buttons 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop button 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop button 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop button 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop buttons 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has a stop lamp 42b, 43b, 44b built therein. These stop lamps 42b, 43b, 44b are turned on when the corresponding stop operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44 is effective, and are turned off when an effective stop operation is performed. .

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return button 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return button 55 is operated in a situation where the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated, and the medal jammed in the selector 46 is medaled. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, a first credit insertion button 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time is provided. A second credit insertion button 57 and a third credit insertion button 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion button 56. The second credit insertion button 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion button 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, it should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each credit insertion button 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A checkout button 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement button 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout button 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset button 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset button 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset button 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, reel index sensors 32l, 32m, and 32r that individually detect that each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation, a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each Stop detection sensors 42 a to 44 a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, inserted medal detection sensors 45 a that detect medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and payout detection sensors that detect medals paid out from the hopper device 51. 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a for individually detecting the operations of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58, an adjustment detection sensor 59a for detecting the operation of the adjustment button 59, a reset detection sensor 72a for detecting the operation of the reset button 72, The setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73. Various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 73a for detecting is connected that it is turned ON Te, signals from these various sensors are outputted to the CPU102 through the input and output ports 104.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RWM 106 for securing the credit card, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit as well known, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RWM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RWM 106 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RWM 106 includes a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, stop lamps 42b to 44b built in the stop buttons 42 to 44, stepping motors 42c to 44c for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and medals provided to the selector 46 A passage switching solenoid 46a, a hopper device 51, a credit display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. They are connected via the input / output port 104.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the display control device 81 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The display control device 81 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 82 as arithmetic processing means. The CPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 82 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 83. An RWM 84 and the like for securing are incorporated.

  The display control device 81 is provided with an input / output port (not shown), the main control device 101 is connected to the input side, and the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are connected to the output side. Yes. The upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are driven and controlled based on various commands input from the main controller 101. In other words, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for managing and managing the game. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 81 controls the various display parts 60-62.

  In such a configuration, the ROM 83 of the display control device 81 stores an RT state moving image data group 85 including a push order notification moving image data group 85a and a special notification moving image data group 85b. When the push order notification or special notification moving image data group is set for the auxiliary display unit 65, the auxiliary display unit 65 performs the push order notification or special notification during the RT state. The push order notification and the special notification will be described later.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated, for example, every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RWM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RWM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RWM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a determination value for determining whether or not the data of the RWM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RWM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been recovered. Therefore, writing to the RWM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, stepping motor control processing for driving the stepping motors 42c to 44c, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As the game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RWM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game win to the twelfth re-game win is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings has been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result made in the sensor monitoring process (step S107) of the timer interruption process. If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset button 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 59 has been operated. If the settlement button 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement button 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S207 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is turned off at step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RWM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into seven game states, ie, a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a fifth RT state, and a BB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 14 is a normal gaming state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal gaming state. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RWM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the cherry and the second watermelon are won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as “first BB winning flag”) or a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “second BB winning flag”). Otherwise, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see step S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 3 to 20, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is If it is 1 or 2, the corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, when winning a role other than the first BB and the second BB, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the first BB or the second BB is won. In that case, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the probability of winning when IV = 1 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 is about 2050. The probability of winning when 1 / IV, IV = 3 is about 1 / 6.4, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/262, the probability of winning when IV = 5 Is about 1/256, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 1/65500. The probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is about 11.9, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 12 to 19 is about 1/3 of each. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 1/30. Also, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.80.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result handling process is executed in step S309. This process is a process for causing the display control device 81 to execute a predetermined effect according to the game result, and the lottery result handling process will be described in detail later. In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, a process of driving and controlling the stepping motors 42c to 44c under a predetermined condition is executed to start the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined period (predetermined time) has elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has been started, and to perform a process for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. It is determined whether or not the current state is correct. When the predetermined period has elapsed, stop lamps 42b to 44b built in the stop buttons 42 to 44 are provided so that the player can recognize that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S402 and subsequent steps.

  Here, the predetermined period in the rotation start process is set longer than the period required from the start of rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R until the constant speed rotation. Accordingly, the process does not proceed to step S402 during the period until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed, that is, during the acceleration period of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  In the present embodiment, in a predetermined game, in the rotation start process, any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is provided in a period from when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate until a predetermined period elapses. When operated, special processing is performed. The details of this process will be described later. Here, the process after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes constant and the rotation starts will be described.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403, and whether or not the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, a stop command from the corresponding stop detection sensor is issued. It is determined whether or not it has occurred. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, stop command response processing is executed in step S404. In such processing, processing corresponding to the case where the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated under a predetermined condition is executed. The stop command response process will be described in detail later. In subsequent step S405, the corresponding stop lamp is turned off, and in subsequent steps S406 to 412, stop control processing is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S406, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop button is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed from the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signals of the reel index sensors 32l, 32m, and 32r are input. In the subsequent step S407, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S407, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S408, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. Do. Thereafter, in step S411, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S412, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RWM 106 after the reel is stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. In the slot machine 10, for example, when winning is made when IV = 8 to 19, that is, when a bell and two types of special bells are won (see FIG. 14), the stop button 42 that has issued a stop command is issued. The stop information second setting process is performed so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of .about.44.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when IV = 8 to 19, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the winning mode established. For example, when the winning flag “12” corresponding to IV = 12 is set, stop information is set so that the first special bell winning is established when the left stop button 42 is operated first, and the middle stop Stop information is set so that a bell winning is established when the button 43 is first operated, and stop information is set so that a ninth special bell winning is established when the right stop button 44 is first operated. However, even when the stop information is set in this way, the corresponding winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, and the upper and lower stages of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped. An effective line is set in the middle reel 32M. For this reason, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the interval between similar symbols is 6 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 and 44. The middle reel 32M can be stopped on the effective line, and if the same symbols are arranged with an interval of 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 43. Can be stopped on the active line. On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, a “cherry” symbol, and a “watermelon” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is six symbols or less. On the middle reel 32M, a “replay” symbol is arranged. And “Youth” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. On the right reel 32R, the interval between the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol is 6 symbols or less. It is arranged to become. For this reason, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. On the other hand, with respect to other symbols such as “red bell” symbol and “white bell” symbol, sections are arranged so as to be separated by more than the above interval. It is necessary for the player to operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

  A case will be described as an example where winning is made when IV = 12, and the operation is performed in the order of left stop button 42 → middle stop button 43 → right stop button 44. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed to establish the first special bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, which is a first special bell symbol, is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is six symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop button 42 is operated first, the “replay” symbol stops at the upper or lower stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop button 42 is operated at the timing when the 12th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 17A, the 12th “replay” is displayed. The symbol stops at the bottom. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4.

  On the middle reel 32M, “red bell” symbols, which are the first special bell symbols, are arranged at positions 2, 5, 10, and 20. In the sections No. 20 to No. 10, the “red bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less. In the No. 10 to No. 20 interval, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 9 symbols. It has become. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop button 43. Specifically, when the middle stop button 43 is operated at a timing when any of the “red 7” symbol of No. 16 and the “red bell” symbol of No. 10 has reached the middle stage, FIG. As shown, the “red bell” symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 11th “watermelon” design to the 15th “white bell” design reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if it is stopped after being put on, the “red bell” symbol which is the first special bell symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. When the middle stop button 43 is operated at such timing, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the 15th “white bell” symbol stops at the middle stage. When the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the “white bell” symbol is stopped in the middle, so that in the situation where the winning combination is not notified, the third special bell winning or the fourth special bell winning It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

  On the right reel 32R, “red bell” symbols as first special bell symbols are arranged at positions 9 and 16. In the 9th to 16th sections, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 6 symbols, while in the 16th to 9th segments, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 13 symbols. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 44. Specifically, when the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing when any of the “blue 7” symbol of No. 3 to the “red bell” symbol of No. 16 reaches the lower stage, the symbol is the first special bell symbol. The “red bell” symbol stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell winning is established in the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when the “red bell” symbol No. 16 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 17D, the first special bell is displayed on the fourth line L4. Winning is established. On the other hand, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “red 7” symbol of No. 17 to the “white bell” symbol of No. 2 reaches the lower stage, the right reel 32R is divided into four symbols. Even if it is stopped after being slid, the “red bell” symbol which is the first special bell symbol cannot be stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. When the right stop button 44 is operated at such timing, the “watermelon” symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. For example, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when the second “white bell” symbol has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The “Replay”, “White Bell”, and “Watermelon” symbols stop. That is, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the first special bell winning cannot be established, the transition point (see FIG. 8) stops on the active line.

  It is not limited to the case where the winning is made when IV = 12, but the case where the winning is made when IV = 12 to 19 and the left stop button 42 is operated first, that is, the first special bell to the second When stop information is set so that 4 special bell winnings are established, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which each special bell cannot be established, the transitional points stop on the active line. To do.

  Next, an example will be described in which winning is performed when IV = 8 and the left stop button 42, the middle stop button 43, and the right stop button 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish a bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “red bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at positions 13 and 20, and a “white bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at a sixth position. In this case, the interval between the 6th “white bell” symbol and the 13th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 13th “red bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 20th “red bell” symbol and the 6th “white bell” symbol is 6 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the left reel 32L such that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop button 42 is operated for the first time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper or lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at positions 20, 20, 5, and 10, and the “white bell” symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at the 15th position. ing. In this case, the interval between the “red bell” symbols in the sections 20 to 10 is 4 or less, and the interval between the “red bell” symbol of 10 and the “white bell” symbol of 4 is 4 symbols. The interval between the 15th “white bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 4 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the bell symbols is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the middle stop button 43 is operated for the second time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, a “red bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at positions 9 and 16, and a “white bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at a second position. In this case, the interval between the 2nd “white bell” symbol and the 9th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 9th “red bell” symbol and the 16th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 16th “red bell” design and the 2nd “white bell” design is 6 designs. That is, on the right reel 32R, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the right stop button 44 is last operated, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. As a result, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, and a bell winning is established.

  When the stop information is set so that the bell winning is established, the bell winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, regardless of whether IV = 8-19.

  In the case of winning when IV = 8-19, stop information is set so that a bell winning is established for two operation orders among the six operation orders of the stop buttons 42-44. Stop information is set so that a special bell winning is established for the operation sequence. As described above, when stop information is set so that a bell winning is achieved, the bell winning is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell prize is established, the special bell prize is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the winning information is set so that the fifth special bell to the twelfth special bell winning is established when IV = 8-19, that is, the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is the first. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the corresponding special bell winning can be established, the special bell winning is established, and the corresponding special bell winning can be established. If the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at an impossible timing, not only the special bell winning is not established, but also the transition outcome does not stop on the active line. In this case, medals are not paid out and the game state is not shifted.

  The transition item is a case where winning is made when IV = 12 to 19, and the left stop button 42 is first operated and the first special bell to the fourth special bell corresponding to the set stop information. If no winning can be established, stop on the active line. In this case, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state while the medals are not paid out.

  Further, the operation order of these stop buttons 42 to 44 is set so that the winning combination is different depending on the stop button operated first, as shown in FIG. That is, among the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is established depending on whether the left stop button 42 is operated first, the middle stop button 43 is operated first, or the right stop button 44 is operated first. Even if the second and third stop buttons are set in reverse order, the winning combination does not change.

  In addition, when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. It is assumed that the right stop button 44 is operated. In such a case, in a situation where the winning combination is not notified, the special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition outcome is stopped on the active line with a probability of 3/4. By the way, in the case of winning when IV = 7, a bell winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S411 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning combination is associated with the winning flag, the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RWM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset button 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result corresponding process is executed in step S414 to execute the game according to the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended. The winning result handling process will be described in detail later.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In this case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not any of the first regame winning combination to the twelfth regame winning combination has been established. If no re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. Displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of a later payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. If the transition is stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S503, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S502 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, it means that any of the first RT setting flag to the fifth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. In such a case, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S504, and the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S503. finish.

  If the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the first RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 19 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, 26 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay or the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 26. A plurality of replays including the first replay are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 16.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 21 to 26 is about 54.6. Also, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.80.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, in the normal game state, when the winning is made when IV = 20, the sixth regame is won. The winning probability for IV = 20 is about 7.30. In the 1st RT state, if it is elected when IV = 20, it will be elected for the first replay, and if elected when IV = 21, it will be elected for the first replay and the second replay, If it is won when IV = 22, it will be won for the first replay, the second regame, and the 10th regame. If it is won when IV = 23, it will be the first regame, When the game and the 11th regame are won, and when the win is IV = 24, the 1st replay, the 2nd replay and the 12th replay are won, and when the IV = 25, the win is won. If the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame, and the eleventh regame are won, and if it is won when IV = 26, the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame Wins the game and the 12th replay. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 26 is about 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state transitions to the first RT state, a winning mode in which a bonus for replaying is given for each role type of small role, replaying, and BB with the same probability as the normal gaming state. Changes to something different from the normal gaming state. More specifically, in the normal gaming state, only the sixth re-game winning that does not shift the gaming state is established, and in the first RT state, the second re-game winning that shifts to the second RT state and the first that shifts to the normal gaming state. A re-game prize, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize are established.

  In the stop information second setting process (step S412) in the first RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winning is made when IV = 21 to 26 In addition, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 26 under the first RT state, and an operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M. Are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the right reel 32R has the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less. Has been placed. For this reason, when stop information is set so as to establish at least the first regame prize, the “cherry” symbol, “replay” that establishes the first regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. ", A combination of" Replay "symbols, or a combination of" Replay "," Youth ", and" Watermelon "symbols stop on the active line. Similarly, when stop information is set to establish the second regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “replay” symbol that establish the second regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line.

  Regarding the 10th regame prize, the 11th regame prize, and the 12th regame prize, even in the same operation order, the 10th regame prize, the 11th regame prize, the 12th regame prize, or the first regame prize It is set to win. On the left reel 32L, a “BAR” symbol, a “red bell” symbol, and a “white bell” symbol are arranged so as to form a section away from each symbol interval. The 11th regame prize and the 12th regame prize are established only when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing other than the predetermined timing, the first regame winning is established. More specifically, when the first replay prize or the tenth regame prize is set, the left reel 32L displays the “BAR” symbol on the active line according to the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop the “BAR” symbol, stop the “BAR” symbol. If the “BAR” symbol cannot be stopped, stop the “Cherry” symbol on the active line. Regardless of the operation timing of the button 44, the “replay” symbols on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line. When the first replay prize or the eleventh regame prize is set, the left reel 32L stops the “red bell” symbol on the active line according to the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop, the “red bell” symbol is stopped, and if the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line, and the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button Regardless of the operation timing of 44, the “youth” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the effective line on the right reel 32R. In addition, when the first replay prize or the twelfth regame prize is set, the left reel 32L stops the “white bell” symbol on the active line according to the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop, the “white bell” symbol is stopped. If the “white bell” symbol cannot be stopped, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line, and the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button. Regardless of the operation timing of 44, the “youth” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the effective line on the right reel 32R.

  The winning flag “22” to the winning flag “27” are associated with the second regame only in one of the six operation orders, and other operation orders are other than the second regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “22” to the winning flag “27” is set, the second replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the second re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S501 that the transition point is not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S505, and based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Then, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and this process ends. As a result, when any one of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  If none of the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, or the twelfth regame prize is established, the process proceeds to step S507 and the prize set in the previous payout determination process is established. Based on the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the second re-game winning is established. If the second re-game winning is established, the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S508, and this process ends.

  If the second RT setting flag is set in step S508, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the setting of the second RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 21 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, 25 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay as the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 25. A plurality of re-games including the third re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. The probabilities are each about 24.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.30. That is, when transitioning to the second RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the second RT state, a third re-game prize that shifts to the third RT state, a first re-game prize that shifts to the normal game state, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process (step S412) in the second RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 is also performed. Then, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established according to the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the second RT state, and an operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, “replay” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the “youth” symbols are spaced between the same symbols. Are arranged so as to be 4 patterns or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the third regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “youth” symbol that will establish the third regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “28” to the winning flag “33”, the third replay is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the third regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “28” to the winning flag “33” is set, the third replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the third re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the second regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S509, and the third regame winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the third regame winning is established, the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S510, and this process is terminated.

  If the third RT setting flag is set in step S510, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the third RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 23 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. Twenty-five index values IV are set in the third RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay as the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 25. A plurality of re-games including the fourth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. Each probability is about 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/423. That is, when transitioning to the third RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. And in the 3rd RT state, the 4th re-game prize which shifts to the 4th RT state, the 1st re-game prize which shifts to the normal gaming state, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize and the 12th re-game prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process (step S412) in the third RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8-19, the case where the winning is made when IV = 20-25 is also obtained. Then, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 which have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the third RT state, and an operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M is the same symbol. It arrange | positions so that the space | intervals may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fourth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and the “replay” symbol that establish the fourth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “34” to the winning flag “39”, the fourth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fourth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “34” to the winning flag “39” is set, the fourth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the fourth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the third re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S511, and the fourth re-game winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the fourth regame winning is established, the fourth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S512, and this process is terminated.

  If the fourth RT setting flag is set in step S512, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fourth RT state based on the setting of the fourth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fourth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 25 is a fourth RT state lottery table selected in the fourth RT state of “setting 3”. In the fourth RT state lottery table, 25 index values IV are set. In IV = 1-19, the same winning combination and point value PV as the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20-25, as the winning combination, A plurality of re-games including the fifth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. Each probability is about 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/423. That is, when transitioning to the fourth RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. In the fourth RT state, a fifth regame prize that shifts to the fifth RT state, a first regame prize that transitions to the normal game state, a tenth regame prize, an eleventh regame prize, and a twelfth regame prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process (step S412) in the fourth RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8-19, the case where the winning is won when IV = 20-25 is also obtained. Then, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established according to the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 under the fourth RT state, and a winning mode that is established. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 6 symbols or less, and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M is the symbol of the same type. It arrange | positions so that the space | intervals may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fifth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and the “youth” symbol that result in the fifth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45”, the fifth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fifth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45” is set, the fifth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the fifth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the fourth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S513, and the fifth regame winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the fifth regame prize has not been established, the present process is terminated. If the fifth regame prize has been established, the fifth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S514. Set and finish this process.

  If the fifth RT setting flag is set in step S514, the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state based on the setting of the fifth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fifth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 27 is a fifth RT state lottery table selected in the fifth RT state of “setting 3”. In the fifth RT state lottery table, 29 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the sixth regame or the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 29. A plurality of re-games including the sixth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 1.40 / 40, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1 / 51.8, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1/655, when IV = 23 The probability of winning is about 1/650, and the probability of winning when IV = 24 to 29 is about 16.4. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/417. That is, when transitioning to the fifth RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the fifth RT state, the sixth re-game prize, the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, the ninth re-game prize, and the first re-game prize, which are shifted to the normal gaming state, are not changed. A 10 regame prize, an eleventh regame prize, and a twelfth regame prize are established.

  In the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the fifth RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winning is made when IV = 21 to 29 is also performed. Then, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established according to the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 29 under the fifth RT state, and a winning mode that is established. “Replay” symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. In this way, a “replay” symbol is arranged. For this reason, when stop information is set so as to establish at least the sixth re-game prize, the “replay” symbol, “replay”, which is the sixth re-game prize is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The combination of “design” and “replay” design stops on the active line.

  For the seventh regame prize, the eighth regame prize, and the ninth regame prize, even if the operation sequence is the same, the seventh regame prize, the eighth regame prize, the ninth regame prize, or the sixth regame prize It is set to win. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are arranged such that a section in which the “red 7” symbols are separated from the symbol intervals is formed. For this reason, each of the combinations of the “Red 7” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, the seventh regame award, the eighth regame award, and the ninth regame award, which will be the sixth regame award, It is established only when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. However, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the seventh regame prize, the eighth regame prize, and the ninth regame prize can be established, the seventh regame prize is not the sixth regame prize but the seventh regame prize. The stop buttons 42 to 44 are formed at the timing when the re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize are established and the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize cannot be established. When is operated, the sixth re-game winning prize is established.

  More specifically, when the sixth regame prize or the seventh regame prize is set, the left reel 32L displays the “red 7” symbol on the active line according to the operation timing of the left stop button 42. When it is possible to stop the “Red 7” symbol, the “Red 7” symbol is stopped. When the “Red 7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “Replay” symbol is stopped on the active line. When the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L of the middle reel 32M and the middle stop button 43 is operated at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. The “red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line, otherwise the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line. The right reel 32R stops the “youth” symbol on the effective line when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 44. To stop the “Replay” symbol on the active line.

  When the sixth regame prize, the seventh regame prize, or the ninth regame prize is set to be established, first, for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, the sixth regame prize or the seventh regame prize is set. This is the same as when the winning is set. In the right reel 32R, the right stop button 44 is operated when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on the active line. In this case, the “red 7” symbol may be stopped on the active line, and the “red 7” symbol may be stopped on the active line even when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M. When the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing when it is not possible, the “youth” symbol is stopped on the active line, and when the “red 7” symbol is not stopped on the middle reel 32M, the right stop button 44 is operated. The “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line regardless of the timing.

  When it is set so that the sixth regame prize or the eighth regame prize is established, the left reel 32L can stop the “red 7” symbol on the active line according to the operation timing of the left stop button 42. When possible, the “red 7” symbol is stopped, and when the “red 7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line. In the right reel 32R, the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, and the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing at which the “BAR” symbol can be stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the “BAR” symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 32R (see FIG. 6), and there remains room for either the sixth regame winning or the eighth regame winning. On the other hand, even when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing at which the “BAR” symbol cannot be stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. Stops the “replay” symbol on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the “BAR” symbol does not stop on the active line (see FIG. 6). When the “red 7” symbol is not stopped on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 44. The middle reel 32M has the “red 7” symbol stopped on the left reel 32L and the “BAR” symbol stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, and the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line. If the “Red 7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “Replay” symbol is stopped on the active line. Further, when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, or when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, the “replay” symbol is used regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 43. Stop the symbol on the active line.

  The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “50” to the winning flag “55”, the sixth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the sixth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45” is set, the sixth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the sixth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Here, transition of the game state relating to the normal game state and each RT state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition outcome on the active line. In the transition event, stop information is set to establish one of the first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize, and when the corresponding special bell prize cannot be established, it stops on the active line. . In other words, the transition outcome is won when IV = 12 to 19, and when the left stop button 42 is operated first and the special bell winning is not established, it stops on the active line. The probability of winning in any of IV = 12-19 is about 1.90. Further, when the player operates the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button 44 aiming at one of the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified. The first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize are established with a probability of 1/4, and the transitional outcome stops on the active line with a probability of 3/4. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. In the normal game state, whether or not the winning combination is made for the second replay, the third replay, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame is not performed, so the second RT state, the third RT state, and the fourth RT are changed from the normal game state. No event that causes transition to the state or the fifth RT state occurs. In the normal game state, the probability of winning the re-game is about 1 / 7.3.

  When the gaming state is the first RT state, when the second re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and the first re-game winning, the tenth re-game winning, the eleventh re-game winning, the twelfth The game state shifts to the normal game state when a re-game win (hereinafter, these four re-game wins are collectively referred to as a “falling re-game win”) is established. As described above, in the case of winning when IV = 21 to 26, stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 21 to 26 is about 1/10. In addition, when winning is achieved when IV = 20, a fall replay prize is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 16.9. Therefore, when the gaming state is the first RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1/5, and about 8.48 minutes. It shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1. That is, in the first RT state, the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the second RT state. In addition, in the first RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the third replay, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame is not performed, so the first RT state to the second RT state, the third RT state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state There is no event that goes to. In the first RT state, the probability of winning any one of the replays (first replay, second replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1 / 7.3. It is the same probability as the normal gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the second RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state when the third re-game winning is established, and the transition point is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the first RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set to establish the third replay prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 4.00. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 / 4.0 and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 4.80. That is, in the second RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the third RT state. Note that in the second RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the fourth re-game and the fifth re-game is not performed, and therefore an event that shifts from the second RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state does not occur. In the second RT state, the probability of winning one of the replays (first replay, third replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 4.00 as described above. This is a fraction of that of the normal gaming state and the first RT state.

  When the gaming state is the 3rd RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the 4th RT state when the 4th re-game winning is established, and the transition is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the 1st RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the fourth replay prize in one of the six operation orders, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 1/47. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the third RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 8.82 and takes about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 1.77. That is, in the third RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fourth RT state. Note that in the third RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined with respect to the fifth replay is not performed, and therefore, an event that shifts from the third RT state to the fifth RT state does not occur. In addition, in the third RT state, the probability of winning any one of the replays (first replay, fourth replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1.47 as described above. This is a fraction of that of the second RT state.

  When the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the fifth RT state when the fifth re-game winning is established, and the transition point is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the first RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set to establish the fifth regame prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 1/47. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fourth RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the fifth RT state with a probability of about 8.82, and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 1.77. That is, in the fourth RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state. In addition, in the fourth RT state, the probability of winning any one of the replays (first replay, fifth replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1.47 as described above. This is a fraction of the same probability as in the third RT state.

  When the gaming state is the fifth RT state, the transition is stopped on the active line to shift to the first RT state, and the falling re-game winning is established to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state. As described above, in the case of winning in the case of IV = 24 to 29, stop information is set to establish the sixth regame prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 24 to 29 is about 1.73. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fifth RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 5.20 and takes about 3.28 minutes. It shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1. In the fifth RT state, any one of the replays (first replay, sixth replay, seventh replay, eighth replay, ninth replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth The probability of winning (replay) is about 1.47, which is the same probability as the third RT state and the fourth RT state.

  As described above, in order to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, it is necessary to pass through the four RT states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state. In addition, when a fall re-game winning is established in the second RT state to the fourth RT state, it shifts to the normal gaming state instead of shifting to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous one stayed). When the transition point stops on the active line, the transition to the first RT state is performed instead of transition to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous stay was present). For this reason, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, it is difficult to shift to the fifth RT state. Incidentally, the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified is about 1 / 50,000.

  On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the fifth RT state (in the present embodiment, a situation in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified), it is desirable to shift quickly. For example, if it is configured to shift directly from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, the winning probability of the role that triggers the transition to the fifth RT state (the fifth regame in the present embodiment) will inevitably be set low. The game until the winning combination is monotonous. Further, if the winning combination of the transition combination is increased in order to eliminate the monotony and the transition combination is established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the fifth RT is determined depending on whether or not the operation order is notified. While the probability of shifting to a state changes and the above monotony is eliminated, the game until the winning combination is won even if the operation order is notified. Therefore, like the slot machine 10, when the transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is made, a plurality of RT states different from the fifth RT state are passed, By increasing the winning probability of (.about.4th replay), the game delay in the case where the operation order is notified is eliminated.

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If any BB winning is established, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S604. At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RWM 106 is cleared. In step S605, 442 is set in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out in the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and 442 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Process. By performing the processing of step S604 and step S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

  If the gaming state has shifted to the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S606. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0. When the value is 0, the BB setting flag is cleared and the game state is changed to the normal game state.

  When no BB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), when any BB winning is not established (when step S603 is NO), the remaining payout counter is set at step S605. In the case where 442 is set and the case where the end determination process is performed in step S606, the process proceeds to step S607, and the game number management process is executed. Although this process will be described in detail later, unlike the lottery result of each game, it is a process related to the progress of each game.

  After executing the processing of step S607, in steps S608 to S614, signal output processing for outputting a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the hall management device or the like is performed. Specifically, first, in step S608, it is determined whether or not a jackpot signal is output from the external concentrated terminal board 121 to the hall management device or the like. If the jackpot signal is not output, the process proceeds to step S609 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S610 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the fifth RT state, the present process is terminated, and if the current gaming state is the BB state or the fifth RT state, the external concentration terminal is set in step S611. An output start process for starting output of the jackpot signal from the plate 121 is performed, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the jackpot signal is output when the gaming state shifts to the BB state and when the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. For this reason, in a game arcade or the like in which a slot machine 10 and a jackpot counter that displays the number of jackpots of the slot machine 10 are connected and installed, in addition to the transition to the BB state, Can also be displayed on the jackpot counter. The jackpot signal when the state shifts to the BB state and the jackpot signal when the state shifts to the fifth RT state may be output from different output portions of the external concentrated terminal board 121. In such a configuration, in the jackpot counter, the number of times of shifting to the BB state and the number of times of shifting to the fifth RT state can be displayed separately.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a jackpot signal has been output, the process proceeds to step S612 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S613 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. When the current gaming state is the BB state or the fifth RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, it means that the BB state or the fifth RT state has ended, so an output stop process for stopping the output of the jackpot signal is performed in step S614. To end this process.

  In the slot machine 10, the display control device 81 does not notify the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, so that the gaming state can easily shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, The state may be difficult to shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. That is, in this slot machine 10, the transition probability of transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state changes depending on whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. Therefore, hereinafter, processing for causing the main control apparatus 101 to notify the display control apparatus 81 of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 will be described.

  First, the game number management process in step S607 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. If the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S702, and a waiting game number lottery process is performed. In the waiting game number lottery process, one of the values 1 to 1280 is acquired from the game number lottery counter provided in the ROM 105. In step S703, the value acquired in the standby game number lottery process is set in the standby game number counter provided in the RWM 106 of the main control device 101. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S704, and it is determined whether the penalty flag is set. When the penalty flag is set, the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S705 to S707 is performed, and then this process is terminated. When the penalty flag is not set, the process is terminated after performing the waiting game number subtraction process shown in steps S708 to S711. The penalty game number subtraction process will be described later, and the standby game number subtraction process will be described.

  In the waiting game number subtraction process, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the value of the standby game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S709. In the subsequent step S710, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after subtraction is zero. If the value of the waiting game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the waiting game number counter is 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified in step S711. The notification flag is set, and this processing is terminated.

  As described above, when the BB state is ended, any value of 1 to 1280 is set as the number of waiting games. When the penalty flag is not set, the number of waiting games is decremented by 1 every time one game is finished, and the notification flag is set when the number of waiting games becomes 0.

  Next, the lottery result handling process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not any combination is won. If no winning combination has been won, the process is terminated. If any winning combination has been won, it is determined in step S802 whether a penalty flag has been set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set.

  If the notification flag is set, it is determined in steps S804 and S805 whether or not a bell (only with a special bell) is won or a fall replay is won. When the bell or the fall replay is won, the process proceeds to step S806, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, that is, if it is any of the first RT state to the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S807, and the notification command is set as a transmission target to the display control device 81. The notification command is composed of a plurality of bits so that the user can grasp whether the command is a notification command and whether the player has won the bell or the fall replay. The display control device 81 that has received the notification command assists the push order notification moving image data group 85a in the RT state moving image data group 85 of the ROM 83 in order to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the current game. Set on display 65. At this time, if the bell is won, the moving image data corresponding to the operation order that can win the bell is selected from the push order notification moving image data group 85a and notified by the auxiliary display unit 65. When re-game is won, the video data corresponding to the operation order that can establish either the second re-game prize or the sixth re-game prize is not a fall-down re-game prize. The data is selected from the data group 85a and notified by the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state in step S806, the process is terminated without setting the notification command. This is due to the following reason. That is, in order to shift from the normal gaming state to the first RT state, it is necessary to operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 so that the transition point stops on the active line. Since the transition outcome is to stop on the active line when the special bell winning cannot be achieved, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning is informed, This is because it is not possible to shift from the gaming state to the first RT state. Further, when the bell is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (when winning is achieved when IV = 7), the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

  Here, in the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the display control device 81, when it is determined that the bell is won in step S804, the operation order of only the stop button to be operated first is notified. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S805 that the fall replay has been won, the operation order of all the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. As described above, when the bell is won, whether the bell stops or the special bell stops depending on which of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is the stop button to be operated first. Is set (see FIG. 16), and if the fall replay is won, only one of the six operation orders is not the fall replay prize but the second regame prize to the sixth regame. This is because it is set as an operation order that can establish either of the winnings (see FIGS. 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28). Therefore, the display control device 81 that has received the notification command selects different data from the push order notification moving image data group 85a depending on whether the player has won the bell or the player has won the fall replay.

  Here, the content of the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the auxiliary display unit 65 (the pressing order notification effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the state of the push order notification effect, and FIG. 33 (a) shows the state of the push order notification effect when the bell is won. FIG. 33 (b-1) to FIG. 33 (b-3) show the push order notification effect when the fall replay is won. FIG. 33 (a) shows an example in which a bell winning is established when the middle stop button 43 is operated first, and FIG. 33 (b) shows the middle stop button 43 → right stop button 44 → As an example, a case where any one of the second regame prize to the sixth regame prize is established instead of the falling regame prize when operated in the order of the left stop button 42 is shown. FIG. 34 is a timing chart for explaining the timing at which the push order notification effect is executed in the auxiliary display section 65. FIG. 34 (a) shows a state where the start lever 41 is operated, and FIG. b) shows the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and FIG. 34 (c) shows a state in which the push order notification effect is executed.

  In the push order notification effect in the case where the bell is won, as shown in FIG. The button display corresponding to the stop button to be operated (in the figure, the middle button display corresponding to the middle stop button 43) is numbered 1 and is larger than the other button displays and yellow (see the figure). Is displayed with diagonal lines. Thereby, the player can recognize that the bell is won in the current game and that the stop button to be operated first is the middle stop button 43.

  In the push order notification effect when the fall replay is won, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-1), the auxiliary display unit 65 has three light blue (dots in the figure) in parallel corresponding to the replay. Among the displayed button displays, the button display corresponding to the first stop button to be operated (the middle button display corresponding to the middle stop button 43 in the figure) is added with the numeral 1 and displayed larger than the other button displays. Is done. The button display corresponding to the stop button to be operated second (the button display on the right side corresponding to the right stop button 44 in the figure) is attached with the number 2 and the button corresponding to the stop button to be operated third. The number (3 on the left side corresponding to the left stop button 42 in the figure) is added to the display, and the button display corresponding to the second and third stop buttons to be operated is the first stop button to be operated. It is displayed smaller than the corresponding button display. When the player operates the middle stop button 43 and the corresponding middle reel 32M is finally stopped, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-2), the button display corresponding to the second stop button to be operated is another button. When the player operates the right stop button 44 and the corresponding right reel 32R is finally stopped, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-3), the player corresponds to the third stop button to be operated. The button display to be displayed is displayed larger than the other button displays. Thus, the player can recognize that the player has won the fall replay in the current game and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  Explaining the execution timing of the push order notification effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the start lever 41 is operated at the timing t0, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Starts rotating. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed at a timing t1 through an acceleration period. As described above, in the reel control process (FIG. 15), after the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts to reach a constant speed (after a predetermined period elapses), the stop buttons 42˜ In the configuration in which the operation of 44 is enabled, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches the constant speed rotation at the timing t1. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the push order notification effect is executed on the auxiliary display unit 65 at the same time or substantially simultaneously with the timing t0 when the start lever 41 is operated. That is, the notification command set in step S807 is transmitted to the display control device 81 in the command output processing (step S110) in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), and the display control device 81 receives the notification command. Is configured to immediately execute the push order notification effect regardless of the rotational speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Here, as a configuration for executing the push order notification effect, a configuration for executing the push order notification effect after the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have reached constant speed rotation, that is, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is effective. However, in this configuration, the player recognizes the operation order after the push order notification effect is executed, and operates the stop buttons 42 to 44. From the viewpoint of smoothly playing the game, it is not preferable. On the other hand, like this embodiment, it is set as the structure which performs a pressing order alerting | reporting effect at the timing before operation of stop button 42-44 becomes effective, and the operation order of stop button 42-44 is carried out. After the recognition, if the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective, it is possible to operate quickly thereafter, and it is possible to advance the game with a good tempo.

  Returning to the description of the lottery result handling process (FIG. 32), if it is determined in step S803 that the notification flag is not set, or if it is determined in step S805 that the fall replay is not won, step In step S808, the winning flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the specific combination is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the cherry, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the seventh regame, the eighth regame, and the ninth regame is won. If the specific combination is not won, this process is terminated. If the specific combination is won, a notification lottery process is performed in step S809.

  Further, as already described, even if the winning flag is “47” to the winning flag “49” and one of the seventh re-game, the eighth re-game, and the ninth re-game is won, Depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the sixth re-game prize is established without the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize. Even in such a case, it is determined in step S808 that the specific combination is won.

  In the notification lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S902, and a notification lottery is performed based on a random number acquired from the RWM 106. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the notice lottery is won, the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0 in step S904, the notice flag is set in step S905, and the process is terminated. In the notification lottery in step S902, the probability of winning the notification lottery is set differently depending on the type of the specific combination. Specifically, in the case of the ninth replay, the probability of winning the notification lottery is 100%, and in the case of the first watermelon, the probability of winning the notification lottery is 10%, The replay, the eighth regame, the seventh regame, the second watermelon, and the first watermelon are set in order of decreasing the probability of winning the notification lottery.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, a predetermined numerical value is added to the value of the accumulation counter provided in the RWM 106 in step S906, and this process ends. The predetermined numerical value is set to be different depending on the type of the specific combination. Specifically, it is “5” which is the largest in the case of the ninth re-game, and “1” which is the smallest in the case of the first watermelon, and the ninth re-game, the eighth re-game, the seventh The numerical value added to the value of the accumulation counter is set to be smaller in the order of game, second watermelon, and first watermelon.

  The probability of winning the notification lottery and the predetermined numerical value to be added to the accumulation counter are arbitrary.

  Next, winning result correspondence processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a fifth regame prize has been established. If the fifth regame winning is established, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1004 after setting the notification flag in step S1003. If the notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1004, based on a random number acquired from the RWM 106, a notification frequency lottery process for determining the notification frequency for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed. In step S <b> 1005, the notification count determined in the notification count lottery process is set in the notification count counter provided in the RWM 106. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, any one of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification number counter by performing the notification number lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the fifth regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S1006 to determine whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S1007 whether or not a fall replay prize has been established, and step S1008. It is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. The case where the falling re-game winning is established and the case where the transition outcome is stopped on the active line means that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state or the first RT state. In such a case, the notification flag is cleared in step S1009, and the waiting game number lottery process described above is performed in step S1010. In step S1011, the value acquired in the waiting game number lottery process is set in the waiting game number counter. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the falling replay winning is not established in the situation where the notification flag is set and the transition outcome does not stop on the active line, this processing is performed after performing the notification processing in step S1012. Exit.

  In the in-notification process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is not 0 in step S1101. If the value of the notification number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is not 0, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not a small winning prize has been established. If the small role winning is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the small role winning is achieved, the nine small portion winning, that is, the bell winning, in which nine medals are paid out in step S1103. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not any of the first special bell prize to the twelfth special bell prize is established. If the 9 small winning combination has not been established, the present process is terminated. If the 9 small winning combination has been established, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter in step S1104. Thereafter, in step S1105, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. If the value of the notification number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, the notification flag is cleared in step S1106. In a succeeding step S1107, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0. If it is 0, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the accumulation counter in step S1108, and the above-described notification number lottery process is performed in step S1109. Thereafter, the value determined in the notification number lottery process in step S1110 is set in the notification number counter, the notification flag is set again in the subsequent step S1111, and this process is terminated.

  Therefore, when the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, even when the value of the notification counter is 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified again in a predetermined game. . As described above, the accumulation counter is set in the notification lottery process (FIG. 35) so that the probability of winning the notification lottery and the numerical value to be added to the accumulation counter when winning are different depending on the type of the specific role. ing. Therefore, the player sets the notification flag while predicting whether or not the notification lottery process is performed depending on the type of the specific combination, and the numerical value added to the accumulation counter in the case of winning. A game can be played while predicting how long the state will continue.

  Next, stop command response processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is not set, the penalties determination process shown in steps S1202 to S1206 is performed.

  In the penalty determination process, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating. judge. If it is not the first stop command, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is the first stop command, it is determined in step S1203 whether or not the left stop button 42 has been operated as the first stop command. When the left stop button 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the penalty flag is set in step S1205. After that, or when the penalty flag is already set, 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter provided in the RWM 106 in step S1206, and this process is terminated.

  In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the left stop button 42 is not operated first in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the penalty flag is set and 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter. It has become so.

  When the penalty flag is set, in the game number management process (see FIG. 31), an affirmative determination is made in step S704, and the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S705 to S707 is performed instead of the standby game number subtraction process. . In the penalty game number subtraction process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty game number counter in step S705, and it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty game number counter is 0 in step S706. If the value of the penalty game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value is 0, the process is terminated after the penalty flag is cleared in step S707. In the lottery result handling process (see FIG. 32), if the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S802, and the lottery result handling process is terminated. That is, when the penalty flag is set, the notification lottery process is not performed even if the specific combination is won.

  That is, when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted after the game is finished. Further, in the next game, even if a specific combination is won, notifying lottery processing is not performed, and the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted. Therefore, when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set, a disadvantageous situation occurs for the player.

  Next, the game flow of the slot machine 10 will be described. In the present slot machine 10, the first BB winning probability is very low, about 1/16400 and the second BB winning probability is about 1/25050. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, the flow of the game after the end of the BB state will be described.

  When the BB state ends, main controller 101 shifts the gaming state from the BB state to the normal gaming state. At this time, main controller 101 performs a waiting game number lottery process, and sets any value from 1 to 1280 in the waiting game number counter. The notification flag that indicates the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is set when the number of waiting games becomes zero. That is, when the number of standby games is not 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

  When the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state is set low, and it is very difficult to transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. ing.

  For this reason, the player needs to play the game every time so that the number of waiting games becomes zero. The number of waiting games is decremented by 1 when a game is played by first operating the left stop button 42 in a situation where the penalty flag is not set. Further, when the specific combination is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set and the notification lottery is won, the number of waiting games is set to zero. The penalty flag is set when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set. That is, in order to set the number of waiting games to 0, it is necessary to first operate the left stop button 42 in each game.

  When the number of waiting games becomes 0, a notification flag is set. When the bell or the fall replay is won in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the display control device 81 notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, so that the player can operate the bell prize or the second regame prize to the fifth regame prize without operating the stop buttons 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “promotion replay prize”. In addition, by establishing a bell prize or a promotion re-game prize, it is possible to avoid a fall re-game prize being established or a stoppage of a transition on the active line, and the game state is changed to the 5th RT state relatively quickly. It is possible to migrate.

  When the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, the probability of transition from one gaming state to another gaming state is set high, and transitioning from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state may result in an operation order. This is easier than in the case where no notification is given.

  When the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state, a notification number lottery process is performed, and any one of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification number counter. Then, when the bell winning or special bell winning is established, the value of the notification number counter is decremented by 1, and when the value of the notification number counter becomes 0, the notification flag is cleared. That is, in the fifth RT state, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 for establishing the bell winning is notified for the number of notifications, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

  The expected value of medal payout per game in the fifth RT state is about 4.80 when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. Since it is necessary to bet three medals in order to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals increases by about 1.80 per game in the fifth RT state. By the way, if 16 times is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 100 medals can be expected until the notification flag is cleared, and if 33 times is set as the number of notifications, the notification flag is set. An increase of about 200 medals can be expected before being cleared, and if 50 is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 300 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared. As a result, an increase of about 450 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared.

  When the value of the notification counter is 0 under the fifth RT state, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0. When the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, the notification flag is set again, the notification number lottery process is performed, and any of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification number counter again. The value of the accumulation counter is incremented by a predetermined numerical value depending on the type of the specific combination when the notification lottery is won when the specific combination is won in the fifth RT state. From this point of view, it can be said that the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  When the value of the accumulation counter is 0, a waiting game number lottery process is performed, and any value of 1 to 1280 is set in the waiting game number counter. As a result, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified again until the number of waiting games becomes zero. The expected value of medal payout per game in the fifth RT state is about 3.07 when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified. Since it is necessary to bet three medals to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.07 per game in the fifth RT state. Therefore, even in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. However, in such a situation, the transition outcome stops on the active line with a probability of about 1/20 and transitions to the first RT state, and the fall replay prize is established with a probability of about 3.28. Then, the normal gaming state is entered. For this reason, if the transition outcome stops on the active line or the falling re-game winning is established before the number of waiting games becomes 0, the situation advantageous to the player is ended.

  As described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, it is advantageous for the player. However, even if the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, An adverse situation can occur. Specifically, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in an order different from the notified operation order, in the case of a game won by the bell, depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, a special bell or In the case of a game in which the transition outcome is stopped on the active line and the fall replay is won, depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the fall replay prize may be established instead of the second regame prize to the sixth regame prize. To do. As already described, the gaming state transitions to the first RT state when the transition outcome stops, and the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state when a falling re-game winning is established. In other words, the game state in which the user stayed is shifted to a more disadvantageous game state, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  In particular, even if the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified on the auxiliary display unit 65 and the player operates according to the notification, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not stop. This is because even when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated while the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, a period during which the operation is valid and a period during which the operation is invalid are set. It is. Here, the relationship between these periods will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the valid and invalid periods of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the rotational speed increases during the acceleration period after the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotating at the timing t0. After the rotational speed reaches a predetermined speed at the timing t1, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R continues to rotate at that speed. Here, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective at the timing t2 set after the timing t1. That is, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid until the timing t2, and the operation invalid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is set from the timing t0 to the timing t2. In the slot machine 10, the period from when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate until the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective is basically set to 1 sec. Further, as described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, if the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started at the timing t0 or during the wait period, Previously, a push order notification effect has been executed in the auxiliary display unit 65.

  Since the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the timing of t2, even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the timing of t2, the corresponding reel does not stop, and the stop button 42 is later than the timing of t2. The corresponding reel is stopped when .about.44 is operated. Further, as already described, at the time of stopping, when slip control is set, the reel is controlled to stop with slip. Even during the reel slip control, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid. Therefore, it can be said that the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid during a period until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t3 and the corresponding reel is finally stopped at the timing t4 with sliding. In the slot machine 10, when 4 symbol slip control is performed, which is the maximum number of slip symbols, the period from when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated until the corresponding reel is finally stopped. (The period from the timing t3 to the timing t4 when the maximum number slip control is performed) is set to be 0.1 sec. Further, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the timing of t0, that is, before starting the rotation of the reel, and after the timing of t4, that is, after the reel has finally stopped, The operation of the stop button corresponding to the last stopped reel is invalid.

  Due to the existence of the invalid period and the valid period of these stop buttons 42 to 44, the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 in accordance with the notified operation sequence. If a plurality of stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, one reel does not stop and the other reel stops. Therefore, this is a so-called erroneous operation in which the reels stop in an unintended stop order. This causes a disadvantageous situation for the player as described above.

  In particular, in the present slot machine 10, as described above, when a bell is won, depending on the stop button that is operated first, it is set so that a bell win or a special bell win is different. In the case of winning, a setting is made so that whether to become a fall re-game prize or another re-game prize depends on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other words, the push order notification effect is executed at the same time as or before the start of rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the operation order for the re-game winning other than the bell winning or the falling re-game is notified. Even if it is, the stop button which should be operated first at the timing of t0 to t2 shown in FIG. 39 is operated, and the stop button which should be operated after the timing of t2 is subsequently operated. If this happens, the fall replay prize and the transition outcome may stop. Accordingly, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period from the start of the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R until the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes valid (the period from the timing t0 to the timing t2). In such a case, there is a high possibility of erroneous operation.

  On the other hand, the period during which the reel slip control is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is 0.1 sec, and the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is started after the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started. It is set to be shorter than the period until becomes effective. In particular, the period during the slip control is shorter than the period (about 0.2 sec) that is assumed to be required until the player operates another stop button after operating one stop button. The possibility of an erroneous operation due to the operation of the stop button corresponding to another reel during the operation is relative to the period from the start of the reel rotation until the stop button operation becomes effective. It can be said that it is low. In addition, some players may operate the same stop button a plurality of times in order to surely stop the reel. In this case, even if the stop button is operated during a period in which the operation is effective, there is a high possibility that the same stop button is intentionally operated during the subsequent slip control.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period from the start of the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R until the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective. Since there is a high possibility that an erroneous operation will occur, a characteristic process is set in the rotation start process (step S401) in the reel control process (FIG. 15) performed by the main control device 101 in order to suppress the erroneous operation. . The rotation start process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined wait time (eg, 4.1 sec) has elapsed since the reel started rotating in the previous game, and waits until the wait time elapses. If the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset in step S1302. Thereafter, in step S1303, the bet number of medals is set. The set bet number is output to the external concentration terminal board 121 in the counter process (step S109) of the timer interruption process. In subsequent step S1304, rotation start information is set in a motor control storage area provided in RWM 106. By performing this process, the acceleration process of the stepping motors 42c to 44c is started in the stepping motor control process (step S106) of the timer interrupt process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. Therefore, by setting the wait time, even if the player bets a prescribed number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating.

  In a subsequent step S1305, a process of inputting a numerical value corresponding to the operation invalid period (for example, “671” corresponding to about 1 sec) to the invalid counter MC provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The invalid counter MC is a counter that is decremented by one in the timer subtraction process (step S108) every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed once. The CPU 102 specifies that the operation is invalid. It is a counter for doing.

  In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the operation invalid period has elapsed by determining whether or not the invalid counter MC is “0”. If the operation invalid period has not elapsed, it is determined in subsequent step S1307 whether or not the stop buttons 42 to 44 have been operated. If not, the process returns to step S1306 again.

  On the other hand, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the operation invalid period elapses, an affirmative determination is made in step S1307, an operation handling process is executed in step S1308, and the process returns to step S1306 again. That is, regardless of whether or not the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the reel stop control process in steps S402 to S412 in the reel control process (FIG. 15) does not proceed until the operation invalid period elapses. Corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R do not stop even if 44 is operated. Here, the operation handling processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the operation handling process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the normal gaming state is set. If the normal gaming state is set, the operation handling process is ended as it is. In step S1402, it is determined whether or not a notification flag is set, and in subsequent step S1403, it is determined whether or not a bell (only simultaneous winning with a special bell) or a fall replay is won by checking a winning flag. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S1402 or step S1403, the operation corresponding process is terminated as it is. That is, even when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the operation invalid period elapses, the game stays in a gaming state (first RT state to fifth RT state) other than the normal gaming state. Only the game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified on the auxiliary display unit 65 is processed after step S1404.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the extension number counter EC provided in the RWM 106 is “2”. If the extension number counter EC is “2”, the operation corresponding process is ended as it is. The extension number counter EC is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify the number of times that the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the operation invalid period elapses in the game that notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  In the subsequent step S1405, the value of the extension number counter EC is incremented by “1”, and in the subsequent step S1406, the invalidation counter MC is incremented by “671”. Thereby, the operation invalid period is extended. Specifically, in step S1406, a process of extending the operation invalid period by about 1 sec is executed.

  Note that the value added to the invalid counter MC in step S1406 is not limited to “671”, and may be smaller or larger. Furthermore, a numerical value to be added may be set so as to be longer than a period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the constant speed rotation, or may be set to be shorter. However, from the standpoint of suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operations that would cause the reels to stop in an unintended stop order when the stop operation of each reel is performed continuously, at least the player must stop each reel continuously. In order to correspond to the speed at which the operation is performed, it is desirable to execute the addition process of the invalid counter MC so that the period is longer than the interval in which the player continuously operates one stop button and the other stop button.

  In a succeeding step S1407, the extension information command is set as a transmission target for the display control device 81, and the operation corresponding process is ended. The processing of the display control device 81 that has received the extension information command will be described later.

  Returning to the description of the rotation start process (FIG. 40), if it is determined in step S1306 that the invalid counter MC is “0”, then in step S1309, the extension number counter EC is set to “0”, and then continued. In step S1310, the stop lamps 42b to 44b are lighted and displayed, and then the rotation start process is terminated.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period until the operation invalid period elapses in a predetermined game, about 1 sec every time the stop button 42 is operated once. The operation invalidation period is extended one by one. As a result, even if the reel that the player has stopped is not stopped, the stop operation of the next reel is performed, so that it is possible to prevent the transition start and the fall re-game winning from being stopped. It is possible.

  In addition, the frequency | count of extension of an operation invalid period is not limited to 2 times, and may be 1 time or 3 times or more. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the erroneous operation.

  In step S1406 in the operation handling process (FIG. 41), a process of adding a predetermined numerical value to the invalid counter MC is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, for example, by updating again to “671” corresponding to the length of the operation invalid period before update, at least the period from the start of rotation to the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is reduced. It is added to the operation invalid period. In this case, compared with the process of adding a predetermined numerical value to the invalid counter MC, the length of the operation invalid period after being extended becomes shorter, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation while smoothly progressing the game.

  Next, the processing of the display control device 81 that has received the extension information command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42A is a flowchart showing the extension information command process, and FIGS. 42B and 42C are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effects in the auxiliary display unit 65.

  As shown in FIG. 42A, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the extension information command received this time is the first one received in the current game, and if it is the first time, step S1502 is executed. The first special notification is set at step S1503, and if it is not the first time, the second special notification is set at step S1503. In step S1502 and step S1503, the special notification moving image data group 85b among the RT state moving image data groups 85 stored in the ROM 83 of the display control device 81 is set to the auxiliary display unit 65 to correspond to the special notification. Set.

  Specifically, when the first special notification is set, as shown in FIG. 42 (b-1), the word “wait” is displayed, a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 64, and the operation is disabled. An effect that teaches that the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period is executed. In addition, as a background, a so-called watering (or deer threatening) moving image effect is displayed, in which water is drawn into the bamboo cylinder and the bamboo cylinder inverted by the weight of the accumulated water hits the stone and makes a pleasant sound. In the animation production of the water to be added, water gradually accumulates in the bamboo cylinder, and with the passage of 1 sec corresponding to the extended operation invalid period, as shown in FIG. 42 (b-2), the bamboo cylinder is inclined and water is spilled. It is set to make a noise by hitting a stone, and the progress of the extended operation invalid period is taught. In addition, by displaying an emotional scenery movie called Sosui, it can be expected to calm the player's feelings.

  When the second special notification is set, as shown in FIG. 42 (c-1), the word “Wait and wait!” Is displayed, a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 64, and the operation is disabled. It is taught that the period has been extended. In addition, a moving image effect of sunrise at Mt. Fuji is displayed as a background. In the video production of sunrise on Mt. Fuji, the sky gradually brightens, and the sun appears from the top of Mt. Fuji as shown in FIG. The progress of the extended operation invalid period is taught. Furthermore, by displaying an emotional landscape movie of sunrise at Mt. Fuji, it can be expected to calm the player's feelings. Further, since the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped with sunrise, the player can resume the game with a new feeling.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (c), a push order notification effect informing the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (in the drawing, the order of the middle reel 32M → the right reel 32R → the left reel 32L). Is displayed in such a manner that it can be visually recognized even if each special notification is set. Specifically, although it is displayed smaller than when each special notification is set, it is displayed in front of the background video effect in each special notification, and the player can use the stop buttons 42 to 44 even during the operation invalid period. It is possible to recognize the operation order. Therefore, the game can be resumed immediately after the operation invalid period has elapsed. In this description, the push order notification effect in the case of winning the fall replay has been described as an example, but the same applies to the push order notification effect in the case of the bell win. Needless to say, display contents and moving images in each special notification are not limited thereto.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to notify that the operation invalid period is extended by the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64 as the operation invalid period is extended. Thereby, the player can recognize that he / she operated the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the operation invalid period, and can expect to carefully operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the current game and the subsequent games. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a disadvantageous situation for the player.

  Next, how the operation invalid period is extended will be described with reference to FIG.

  43 (a) to 43 (d) are timing charts showing changes in the valid and invalid periods of the stop buttons 42 to 44 based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44. FIG. ), (B-1), (c-1), (d-1) indicate the valid and invalid periods of the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and FIGS. 43 (a-2), (b-2), ( c-2) and (d-2) show the operating state of the stop buttons 42-44.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (a), the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started at the timing t0, and the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R reaches the constant speed rotation at the timing t1. When the operation invalid period of Ta period (1 sec in this embodiment) elapses at the timing, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes valid. Further, when any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing of t3 during the effective period, the corresponding reel is stopped at the timing of t4 with sliding. As already described, the period during which the reel rotates with sliding after the stop button is operated (the period from t3 to t4) is also the operation invalid period. Further, the operation of all the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the timing t0, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the last stopped reel is invalid after the timing t4.

  In the game in which the operation order is notified, as shown in FIG. 43B, when any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t5 during the operation invalid period, the operation invalid period is a period of Tb ( In this embodiment, 1 sec) is extended. As a result, the operation invalid period is a period of Ta + Tb. The first special notification is executed by the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64. When the extended operation invalid period elapses at the timing t6, the operation of the stop button becomes valid, and the corresponding reel can be stopped based on the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (c), in a situation where any operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed at the timing t5, any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is further performed at the timing t7 during the operation invalid period. When the above operation is performed, the extended operation invalid period is further extended for a period of Tc (1 sec in the present embodiment). As a result, the operation invalid period is a period of Ta + Tb + Tc. The second special notification is executed by the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64. When the extended operation invalid period elapses at timing t8, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes valid, and the corresponding reel can be stopped based on the operation.

  On the other hand, when the operation invalid period is extended to twice, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), any one of the third stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t9 during the operation invalid period. However, the operation invalid period is not extended, and the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes valid at the timing of t8 as in FIG. 43C, and the corresponding reel can be stopped based on the operation. It becomes.

  In the slot machine 10, the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated in a free operation order after the operation invalid period has elapsed while suppressing the occurrence of a situation where the operation is not performed in the notified operation order. That is, even if the operation invalid period is extended, the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order after the operation invalid period has elapsed.

  As a configuration that suppresses the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in an operation order other than the notified operation order, a configuration that allows the stop buttons 42 to 44 to be operated only in accordance with the notified operation order is also conceivable. However, the reason why the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated in the operation order other than the notified operation order as in this configuration is as follows. That is, in the slot machine 10 in which the player operates the start lever 41 to start the game, and the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 to end the game, the player starts the game by his / her own operation. This is because the operation method of starting and ending these games should be able to be performed as the player likes. In other words, even if the operation sequence for obtaining the highest profit is notified at the end of the game, the player is free not to follow the notification. For example, the player intentionally changes the fifth RT state to another state. This is because when it is desired to shift to the gaming state, it is considered that there should be room for an operation that does not follow the notification. In this regard, in the case of a configuration that allows the game ending operation to be performed only by the notified operation sequence, not only can the operation different from the notification be intentionally performed, but also the progress of the game can be performed by the player's operation. This leads to the eradication of the real pleasure of the slot machine 10, and it is considered inappropriate to use such a configuration from the above significance.

  If the wait time (4.1 sec) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the system waits in step S1301. Specifically, when the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 and the start lever 41 are operated in the current game within the wait time after the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started in the previous game, The process waits in step S1301. When the player wants to digest each game at high speed, it is assumed that each game is digested continuously at a so-called full weight so that a situation of waiting in step S1301 occurs in each game.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to extend the operation invalid period when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period. In the slot machine 10, the operation invalid period is extended. Is set so as not to interfere with such full-weight digestion. Specifically, the operation invalid period after starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is 3 sec even if it is extended to the maximum. The period required for the subsequent stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the payout of medals is set to be within 1 sec in total. Therefore, the player can quickly execute each operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 and the start lever 41 in the next game, and even if the operation invalidation period is extended to the maximum, the wait time is sufficient. The full-weight digestion described above can be executed within a certain 4.1 sec. In particular, an erroneous operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is likely to occur in a situation where the player tries to digest each game at a high speed because, for example, the closing time of the game hall is approaching. In other words, if the configuration is such that execution of full-weight digestion is disabled when the operation invalidation period is extended, the configuration for suppressing the occurrence of an erroneous operation may be a configuration that prevents smooth digestion of the game. On the other hand, in the present slot machine 10, as described above, the occurrence of an erroneous operation is suppressed and the progress of the game is not hindered.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  Based on the player operating the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate, and the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 at a timing after the operation invalid period has elapsed. In the slot machine 10 in which the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the operation invalid period elapses, the operation invalid period is extended as an operation corresponding process. It was set as the structure to do. As a result, the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 a plurality of times before and after the operation invalid period, and an erroneous operation that stops the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R at an unintended stop sequence and timing occurs. Can be suppressed.

  Along with the extension of the operation invalid period, the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64 notify that the operation invalid period has been extended. Accordingly, the player can recognize that he / she has operated the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the operation invalid period, and can expect to perform the operation by carefully checking the operation order in the current game and the subsequent game.

  The extension of the operation invalid period is limited to 2 times. Thereby, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are continuously operated during the operation invalid period, it is possible to prevent the operation invalid period from being extended without limitation.

  Even if the winning combination is the same as the winning combination, the game results differ depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. More specifically, when a bell is won, depending on the operation order, a bell winning may be established, or the transition outcome may be stopped on the active line. When a bell prize is established, nine medals are paid out, while when the transitional outcome stops, the gaming state can shift. In addition, when a falling replay prize is won, depending on the order of operations, a falling regame may be established or another regame may be established. The gaming state shifts when a falling re-game winning is established, while the gaming state does not shift when another re-gaming is established. By applying the configuration that suppresses the occurrence of the erroneous operation described above to a gaming machine in which a gaming result may differ depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the gaming machine may have a better game. it can.

  As a result of the different games described above, one of the situations may be advantageous for the player and the other may be disadvantageous for the player. Specifically, when a plurality of game states having different degrees of advantage for the player are set and the bell is won as the above different game results, nine medals can be obtained when a bell winning is established. On the other hand, when the transition outcome stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the currently staying gaming state (the transition is made when staying in the first RT state). Not). Also, if you win the fall replay prize, you will get the privilege that the next game can be played free of charge when the fall replay is established, but the gaming state is more than the gaming state you currently stay in When a transition is made to the normal gaming state, which is an unfavorable gaming state, and another re-game is established, the next game is provided with a privilege that allows the player to play the game for free and the gaming state is not shifted. By applying the configuration that suppresses the occurrence of the erroneous operation described above to a gaming machine in which either an advantageous situation or an unfavorable situation occurs depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, a game of the gaming machine Can be made better.

  The operation handling process is configured to be performed when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during a predetermined period after the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Specifically, the operation of the stop button is invalid even during the slip control based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 after the predetermined period has elapsed (hereinafter, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate). In this slip period, even if the stop button is operated, the operation invalid period is not extended as described above. did. This is due to the following reason. That is, the period from the start of rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to the elapse of a predetermined period is 1 sec, whereas the sliding period is as short as 0.1 sec. The possibility of an erroneous operation due to the operation of the stop button corresponding to is relatively low compared to the period from the start of the reel rotation until the operation of the stop button becomes effective. In addition, some players may operate the same stop button a plurality of times in order to surely stop the reel. In this case, even if the stop button is operated during a period in which the operation is effective, there is a high possibility that the same stop button is intentionally operated during the subsequent slip control. In other words, the configuration that does not execute the operation handling process in the sliding period is that the period is short and the possibility that an erroneous operation occurs is low, and the viewpoint that the stop button is likely to be operated intentionally, This is because the operation handling process should not be executed during the sliding period.

  All the stop buttons 42 to 44 are set as targets for extending the operation invalid period by the operation handling process. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load as compared with a configuration in which the operation invalid period of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is individually extended.

  In particular, if the configuration is such that only the operation invalid period of the stop button operated during the operation invalid period is extended, the operation invalid period of other stop buttons elapses before the stop button with the operation invalid period extended. Therefore, this configuration is not effective from the viewpoint of suppressing the occurrence of an erroneous operation caused by operating a plurality of stop buttons before and after the operation invalid period. On the other hand, when the operation invalid period other than the stop button operated during the operation invalid period is extended, the occurrence of the erroneous operation can be suppressed, while the management of the validity and invalidity of the operation of each stop button 42 to 44 can be managed. There is concern about an increase in processing load due to individual monitoring. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the operation invalid period of all the stop buttons 42 to 44 is extended as in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation while reducing the processing load.

  In a game where a winning combination that results in a different game result depending on the stop order is used, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, and the game in which the above-described operation invalid period can be extended is limited. In games other than the games won for the above-mentioned role, it is possible to smoothly advance the game without extending the operation invalid period, and in the game won for the above-mentioned role, be careful of the player. It is possible to increase the significance of recommending

  As described above, the operation sequence of the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated as intended by the player while suppressing erroneous operations by the player. Specifically, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in a free order of the player after the expiration of the period of course even when the operation invalid period is not extended, even when the operation invalid period is extended. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally stop the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in an operation order different from the operation order notified by the player, and to advance the game by the player's own operation. This prevents the delight of the taste.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period, the operation invalid period is extended as the operation corresponding process. However, in the present embodiment, the operation corresponding process is performed. As a configuration, a process for invalidating a predetermined number of operations after the operation invalid period has elapsed is executed.

  Hereinafter, a configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described. Except for the different configuration, the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing reel control processing in the present embodiment.

  In the reel control process in the present embodiment, a rotation start process is first executed in step S1601 as in the first embodiment. However, the rotation start processing in the present embodiment is different in processing configuration from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a different configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the rotation start process in this embodiment.

  In the rotation start process in the present embodiment, the processes in steps S1701 to S1705 are executed in the same manner as the processes in steps S1301 to S1305 in the first embodiment. In step S1706, whether or not a predetermined period (operation invalid period) has elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has started, the value of the invalid counter MC is “0” as in the first embodiment. It is determined by whether or not. If it is determined in step S1706 that the predetermined period has not elapsed, it is determined in step S1707 whether or not the stop buttons 42 to 44 have been operated. If not, the process returns to step S1706 and any stop is performed. If any of the buttons 42 to 44 is operated, an operation handling process is executed in step S1708. After performing the operation handling process, the process returns to step S1706 as in the first embodiment. If the invalid counter MC is “0” in step S1706, the rotation start process is terminated.

  Here, the operation corresponding processing in this embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the operation handling process in the present embodiment, the processes in steps S1801 to S1803 are executed in the same manner as the processes in steps S1401 to S1403 in the first embodiment. In step S1804, it is determined whether or not the stop limit counter SC provided in the RWM 106 is “0”. The stop limit counter SC is a stop button after the operation invalid period has elapsed when any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated during the operation invalid period in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. This is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify the number of operations 42 to 44. If the stop limit counter SC is “0” in step S1804, the process proceeds to step S1805, and “2” is input to the stop limit counter SC. On the other hand, if the stop limit counter SC is not “0” in step S1804, that is, if the process of step S1805 has already been executed in the current game, the operation corresponding process is terminated as it is.

  After executing the process of step S1805, a stop restriction command is set as a transmission target to the display control device 81 in step S1806, and this operation corresponding process is terminated. The display control device 81 that has received the stop restriction command has detected that the stop button 42 to 44 has been operated on the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64 during the operation invalid period of the stop button 42 to 44, and the stop restriction counter SC. Notification that teaches the value of is performed. In this case, the auxiliary display unit 65 can simultaneously recognize the push order notification effect for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 as well as the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect in the first embodiment. Is reported in various ways.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process (FIG. 44), after the rotation start process is executed in step S1601, it is determined in step S1602 whether any of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 has been operated. If none of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 is operated, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in step S1603 and step S1604 similarly to the processing in step S402 and step S403 in the first embodiment. It is determined whether or not a stop command has been issued. In a succeeding step S1605, it is determined whether or not the stop limit counter SC is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1602 or a negative determination is made in step S1605, the process proceeds to step S1606. In step S1606, a process of subtracting “1” from the stop limit counter SC is executed. In a subsequent step S1607, an SC subtraction command is set as a transmission target to the display control device 81, and then the process returns to step S1602. The display control device 81 that has received the SC subtraction command executes a process of changing the value of the stop limit counter SC displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” as described above. Thereby, the player can recognize that the value of the stop limit counter SC has been subtracted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1605 that the stop limit counter SC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1608, the stop lamps 42b to 44b are turned on, and in step S1609, the first embodiment described above. The stop command handling process is executed in the same manner as described above, the process related to the reel stop in steps S1610 to S1619 and the process based on winning a winning combination are executed, and the reel control process is terminated.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period in the game in which the operation order is notified, “2” is input to the stop limit counter SC and the operation invalid period. Even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated after the elapse of time, the corresponding reels are not stopped until the second operation, and the corresponding reels are stopped when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated for the third time. The processing to be executed is executed.

  Further, the stop limit counter SC is subtracted not only by the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 after the operation invalid period has elapsed, but also by the operation of any one of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58.

  Here, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R by executing the operation handling process will be described with reference to FIG.

  47 (a) to 47 (c) are timing charts showing the operation status of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44. FIGS. b-1) and (c-1) show the rotation and stop states of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R. FIGS. 47 (a-2), (b-2) and (c-2) show the stop button 42. The state of operation of -44 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate at the timing t0, and the operation invalid period elapses at the timing t2 after reaching the constant speed rotation at the timing t1. Then, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective. When any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing of t3 during the effective period, the corresponding reel is stopped at the timing of t4 with sliding.

  In the game in which the operation order is notified, as shown in FIG. 47B, when any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t5 during the operation invalid period, the stop limit counter SC is used in the operation corresponding process. Enter “2” in. The speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65 perform special notification, and the auxiliary display unit 65 displays the value of the stop limit counter SC. After that, even if any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t6 and the timing t7 during the effective period, the corresponding reel is simply subtracted by “1” from the stop limit counter SC. Do not stop. However, the display of the value of the stop limit counter SC on the auxiliary display unit 65 is decremented by “1”. If any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing of t3 in a situation where the stop limit counter SC is “0” by the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 at the timing of t6 and t7, FIG. As in (), the corresponding reel stops at the timing t4 with slip.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47C, even when any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated a plurality of times at the timings t5 and t8 during the operation invalid period, the stop limit counter is used in the operation corresponding process. A predetermined numerical value (“2” in this embodiment) is not input again to the SC. Therefore, as in FIG. 47 (b), when any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing t3 which is the third operation after the effective period, the corresponding reel is accompanied by a slip and the timing t4. Stop at.

  Further, although not shown in the drawing, the subtraction process of the stop limit counter SC is performed by any one of the credit insertion buttons 56 while suppressing an erroneous operation due to the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 before and after the operation invalid period as described above. It is set as the structure performed also by operation of -58. In other words, the value of the stop limit counter SC needs to be set to “0” as an operation performed by the player to recognize the above-described erroneous operation and restart the game. In this case, even if the stop limit counter SC has already reached “0”, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are further operated, and a so-called secondary erroneous operation occurs in which the reel stops at an unintended timing. However, this configuration is a device for suppressing the occurrence of the secondary erroneous operation. That is, the player can resume the game by operating one of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 when the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes invalid after the operation invalid period has elapsed. It has become a structure.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated from the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R until the operation invalid period elapses, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated after the operation invalid period elapses. In addition, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalidated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, twice), and the corresponding reel stop control is not performed. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress generation | occurrence | production of the erroneous operation by operating the stop buttons 42-44 in multiple times before and after progress of the operation invalid period.

  Even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the number of times that the operation is invalidated is set to a predetermined number (two times) as an upper limit. This is set in correspondence with the number of stop buttons 42 to 44 provided in the slot machine 10. In other words, the number of stop buttons corresponding to the reels other than the reel intended to be stopped first is two, but even when these are operated continuously, the respective stop reels are not controlled. The occurrence of erroneous operations can be suppressed.

  However, if the two stop buttons are operated before and after the operation invalid period, the reel operated before the operation invalid period does not stop and the reel operated after the operation invalid period passes. From the viewpoint of suppressing an erroneous operation of stopping, the number of times of invalidating the operation after the lapse of the invalid operation period may be one. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of reliably invalidating the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the number of times that the operation is invalidated after the operation invalid period has elapsed may be three or more.

  In addition to the configuration in which the stop limit counter SC is decremented by “1” when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated after the operation invalid period has elapsed, other switches (in this embodiment, credit insertion buttons 56 to 57 are used). ), The stop limit counter SC is subtracted even when operated. As a result, it is possible to suppress an erroneous operation that causes the reel to stop at an unintended timing or order due to an operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that is performed only to subtract the stop limit counter SC. That is, when “2” is input to the stop limit counter SC, it is necessary to subtract the stop limit counter SC as an operation after the player recognizes it. If this configuration is not provided, the stop button corresponding to the reel that is not intended to be stopped first is operated or stopped without noticing that the value of the stop limit counter SC has become “0”. There is a possibility that the stop button is operated at a timing other than the intended timing. On the other hand, the value of the stop limit counter SC is also subtracted by operating an operation unit (credit insertion buttons 56 to 58) different from the operation unit for stopping the reels (stop buttons 42 to 44) as in this configuration. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such secondary erroneous operations.

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In the first and second embodiments, the operation corresponding process is executed when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period. However, in the present embodiment, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is configured. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are controlled so that the elapsed timing of the operation invalid period differs.

  Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first and second embodiments will be described. Except for the different configuration, the second embodiment is the same as the first and second embodiments. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing normal processing in the present embodiment.

  In the normal processing in the present embodiment, the processing in steps S1901 to S1909 is executed in the same manner as in steps S201 to S209 in the first and second embodiments. In step S1910, it is determined whether or not the normal gaming state is set. If the normal gaming state is not set, that is, if the first RT state to the fifth RT state are set, the process proceeds to step S1911. In step S1911, it is determined whether the notification flag is set, and in subsequent step S1912, it is determined whether a bell (only simultaneous winning with a special bell) or a fall replay is won. If both the determination in step S1911 and step S1912 are affirmative, the process advances to step S1913 to execute a special reel control process.

  Here, the special reel control processing in step S1913 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special reel control process, similarly to the rotation start process in the first and second embodiments, the elapse of the wait time is determined in step S2001, the wait time is reset in step S2002, and step S2003. Set the number of bets at. In the following step S2004, the rotation start order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is determined. Here, the rotation start order determination process in step S2004 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the rotation start order determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the game is won by the bell in step S2101. If the game has won the bell, it is checked in step S2102 whether the winning flag is “8” to “11”. As already described, when the winning flag is “8” to “11”, as shown in FIG. 16, when the left reel 32L is first stopped, a bell (“red bell” or “ The combination of “white bell” is set to stop on the active line. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2102, the left reel 32L is set as the first reel to start rotation first in step S2103, and the main rotation start order determination process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2102, it is confirmed in step S2104 whether the winning flag is “12” to “15”. When the winning flag is “12” to “15”, as shown in FIG. 16, when the middle reel 32M is first stopped, a bell (a combination of “red bell” or “white bell”) is not a special bell. ) Is set to stop on the active line. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2104, in step S2105, the middle reel 32M is set as the first reel to start rotation first, and the rotation start order determination process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2104, it means that the winning flag is “16” to “19”. When the winning flag is “16” to “19”, as shown in FIG. 16, when the right reel 32R is first stopped, a bell (a combination of “red bell” or “white bell”) is not a special bell. ) Is set to stop on the active line. Therefore, if a negative determination is made in step S2104, the right reel 32R is set as the first reel to start rotation first in step S2106, and the main rotation start order determination process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, that is, if the game is one of the falling replays, the winning flags are “22”, “28”, “34”, “40” in step S2107. ”And“ 50 ”. In a game where the winning flag is any one of “22”, “28”, “34”, “40” and “50”, as shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 22, FIG. 24, FIG. 26 and FIG. When the reels 32R, the middle reel 32M, and the left reel 32L are stopped in this order, not the fall replay (first replay) but the promoted replay (second replay to fifth replay) or the game state does not change. The re-game (sixth re-game) is set to be established. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2108, the first reel is the first reel that starts rotating, the second reel is the second reel that starts rotating, and the third reel is the last reel that starts rotating. The right reel 32R is set as the first reel, the middle reel 32M is set as the second reel, and the left reel 32L is set as the third reel, and the rotation start order determination processing ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2107, it is confirmed in step S2109 whether the winning flag is any one of “23”, “29”, “35”, “41”, and “51”. In the game where the winning flag is “23”, “29”, “35”, “41” or “51”, as shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 22, FIG. When stopped in the order of reel 32R → left reel 32L → middle reel 32M, it is not a fall replay (first replay or tenth replay) but promoted replay (second replay to fifth replay) or It is set so that a re-game (sixth re-game) in which the game state does not shift is established. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2109, the right reel 32R is set as the first reel, the left reel 32L is set as the second reel, and the middle reel 32M is set as the third reel in step S2110. finish.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2109, it is checked in step S2111 whether the winning flag is any one of “24”, “30”, “36”, “42”, and “52”. As shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 22, FIG. 24, FIG. 26 and FIG. 28, in the game where the winning flag is any one of “24”, “30”, “36”, “42” and “52” When the reel 32M is stopped in the order of the right reel 32R and the left reel 32L, it is not a fall replay (first replay or eleventh replay) but an promoted replay (second replay to fifth replay) or It is set so that a re-game (sixth re-game) in which the game state does not shift is established. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2111, in step S2112 the center reel 32M is set as the first reel, the right reel 32R is set as the second reel, and the left reel 32L is set as the third reel, and the main rotation start order determination processing is performed. finish.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2111, it is checked in step S2113 whether the winning flag is any one of “25”, “31”, “37”, “43”, and “53”. As shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 22, FIG. 24, FIG. 26 and FIG. When the reel 32M is stopped in the order of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, it is not a fall replay (first replay or twelfth replay) but an promoted replay (second replay to fifth replay) or It is set so that a re-game (sixth re-game) in which the game state does not shift is established. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2113, the middle reel 32M is set as the first reel, the left reel 32L is set as the second reel, and the right reel 32R is set as the third reel in step S2114. finish.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2113, it is checked in step S2115 whether the winning flag is any one of “26”, “32”, “38”, “44”, and “54”. In a game where the winning flag is “26”, “32”, “38”, “44”, or “54”, as shown in FIGS. 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28, the left When stopped in the order of reel 32L → right reel 32R → middle reel 32M, it is not a fall replay (first replay, tenth replay, or eleventh replay), but a promoted replay (second replay to second replay). 5 re-games) or a re-game (sixth re-game) in which the game state does not change. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2115, the left reel 32L is set as the first reel, the right reel 32R is set as the second reel, and the middle reel 32M is set as the third reel in step S2116. finish.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2115, it means that the winning flag is any one of “27”, “33”, “39”, “45”, and “55”. In the game where the winning flag is “27”, “33”, “39”, “45” or “55”, as shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 22, FIG. When stopped in the order of reel 32L → middle reel 32M → right reel 32R, it is not a fall replay (first replay, tenth replay, or twelfth replay) but promoted replay (second replay to second replay). 5 re-games) or a re-game (sixth re-game) in which the game state does not change. Therefore, if a negative determination is made in step S2115, the left reel 32L is set as the first reel, the middle reel 32M is set as the second reel, and the right reel 32R is set as the third reel in step S2117, and the main rotation start order determination processing is performed. finish.

  Therefore, in the rotation start order determination process, if the bell is won, the first reel to be stopped is set as the first reel in accordance with the operation order of winning the bell instead of the special bell, and the fall replay is won. In the case where there is a fall regame, the rotation start order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set in accordance with the operation order of the promotion regame prize (second regame prize to the fifth regame prize) or the sixth regame prize. Set as the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel.

  Returning to the description of the special reel control process (FIG. 49), after executing the rotation start order determination process in step S2004, the process proceeds to step S2005, and the special rotation start process is executed. Here, the special rotation start process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S2201, the process of starting the rotation of the reel (first reel) to be rotated first is executed in the rotation start order determined in the rotation start order determining process. Specifically, rotation start information of the stepping motor (any of the stepping motors 42c to 44c) corresponding to the first reel is set in the motor control storage area provided in the RWM 106. By performing such processing, the stepping motor control processing (step S106) of the timer interruption processing starts the acceleration processing of the stepping motor corresponding to the first reel, and the first reel starts to rotate. In subsequent step S2202, a process of inputting “671” to the first invalid counter MC1 provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The first invalid counter MC1 is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify that the operation invalid period during which the stop control of the first reel cannot be performed. Each time the timer interrupt process is executed once, the timer subtraction process ( The counter is decremented by “1” in step S108). Further, the period until the value input to the first invalid counter MC1 becomes “0” in step S2202 is the same as the first and second embodiments after the first reel starts to rotate. The period is set to be longer (1 sec in this embodiment) than the period required to reach constant speed rotation.

  In the subsequent step S2203, a process of inputting “168” to the first delay counter TC1 provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The CPU 102 indicates that the first delay counter TC1 is the timing for starting the rotation of the second reel (reel other than the first reel in the case of a bell) determined in the rotation start order determination process (FIG. 50). This is a counter for identification, and is a counter that is decremented by “1” in the timer subtraction process (step S108) every time the timer interrupt process is executed once.

  After executing the process of step S2203, it is determined in step S2204 whether the first delay counter TC1 is “0”, and waits until it becomes “0”. In other words, the timer interrupt process is executed once every 1.49 msec, and after “168” is input to the first delay counter TC1 in step S2203, the affirmative determination is made in step S2204. The configuration takes about 0.25 sec.

  After an affirmative determination in step S2204, it is determined in a subsequent step S2205 whether or not the game is won by the bell. If the determination in step S2205 is affirmative, that is, if the game is won by the bell and only the first reel is determined in the rotation start order determination process (FIG. 50), the remaining steps are performed in the subsequent step S2206. The reel rotation start process is executed. More specifically, by storing the rotation start information of the stepping motor corresponding to the reel other than the reel that started the rotation in step S2201 in the motor control storage area, in the stepping motor control process (step S106) of the timer interrupt process, The acceleration process of the stepping motor corresponding to the reels other than the first reel is started, and the corresponding reel starts to rotate.

  In a succeeding step S2207, a process of inputting “671” to the second invalid counter MC2 provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The second invalid counter MC2 is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify that the operation invalid period during which the stop control of the reels other than the first reel cannot be performed, and the timer decrement every time the timer interrupt process is executed once. This is a counter to which “1” is subtracted in the process (step S108). Similarly to the first invalid counter MC1, during the period until the value input to the second invalid counter MC2 becomes “0” in step S2207, the reels other than the first reel start to rotate. Is set to have a longer period (1 sec as in the case of the first reel) than the period required to reach constant speed rotation. After executing the process of step S2207, the special rotation start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2205, that is, a game that has been won for the fall replay, the rotation start order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is determined in the rotation start order determination process (FIG. 50). If it is a game, the process proceeds to step S2208. In step S2208, the rotation start process of the second reel determined in the rotation start order determination process is executed. Specifically, rotation start information of the stepping motor (any of the stepping motors 42c to 44c) corresponding to the second reel is set in the motor control storage area provided in the RWM 106. By performing such processing, the stepping motor control processing (step S106) of the timer interruption processing starts the acceleration processing of the stepping motor corresponding to the second reel, and the second reel starts to rotate. In the subsequent step S2209, a process of inputting “671” to the second invalid counter MC2 provided in the RWM 106 is executed.

  In the subsequent step S2210, a process of inputting “168” to the second delay counter TC2 provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The second delay counter TC2 is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify that it is the timing for starting the rotation of the third reel determined in the rotation start order determination process (FIG. 50). This counter is decremented by “1” in the timer subtraction process (step S108) every time the process is executed.

  After executing the process of step S2210, it is determined whether the second delay counter TC2 is “0” in step S2211, and waits until it becomes “0”. In other words, the timer interrupt process is executed once every 1.49 msec, and after “168” is input to the second delay counter TC2 in step S2210, affirmative determination is made in step S2211. The configuration takes about 0.25 sec.

  In a succeeding step S2212, a process for starting rotation of the third reel is executed. Specifically, by storing the rotation start information of the stepping motor corresponding to the third reel in the motor control storage area, the stepping motor corresponding to the third reel in the stepping motor control process (step S106) of the timer interrupt process is stored. The acceleration process of the motor is started, and the third reel starts to rotate.

  In a succeeding step S2213, a process of inputting “671” to the third invalid counter MC3 provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The third invalid counter MC3 is a counter for the CPU 102 to specify that the operation invalid period during which the stop control of the third reel cannot be performed. Each time the timer interrupt process is executed once, the timer subtraction process (step This counter is decremented by “1” in S108). Similarly to the first invalid counter MC1 and the second invalid counter MC2, the period until the value input to the third invalid counter MC3 in step S2213 becomes “0” is from the start of the rotation of the third reel. The period is set to be longer than the period required for constant speed rotation (in this embodiment, 1 sec as in the case of the first reel and the second reel). After executing the process of step S2213, the special rotation start process is terminated.

  Therefore, in the case of winning the bell, the time difference between the start of rotation of the first reel and the other reels is about 0.25 sec. In the case of falling replay winning, the first reel and the second reel, and the second reel and the third reel. When the time difference between the start of rotation is about 0.25 sec, the player can identify that the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has started separately, and stop buttons 42 to 44 in this game. It is possible to recognize that the operation order is notified by the reel rotation mode. Furthermore, the operation order can be recognized from the rotation order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  Returning to the description of the special reel control process (FIG. 49), after the special rotation start process is executed in step S2005, the special stop validation process is executed in step S2006. Here, the special stop validation process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not the first reel is rotating. If the first invalid counter MC1 is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2302 if it is rotating. To do. If the first invalid counter MC1 is “0”, in a subsequent step S2303, the first reel stop valid flag is set in the reel stop valid flag storage area provided in the RWM. Thereby, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel becomes effective. In a succeeding step S2304, a process for lighting the corresponding stop lamp is executed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel has become effective. After executing the process of step S2304, the special stop enabling process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S2301 that the first reel is not rotating, the process advances to step S2305. In step S2305, it is determined whether or not the game has won the bell. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2305, it is determined in step S2306 whether the remaining reels other than the first reel are rotating. If the remaining reels are not rotating, the special stop validation process is terminated. If the remaining reels are rotating, the process advances to step S2307 to determine whether the second invalid counter MC2 is “0”. If the second invalid counter MC2 is not “0”, this special stop is enabled as it is. The process ends. If the second invalid counter MC2 is “0”, the stop valid flag corresponding to the remaining reels is set in the reel stop valid flag storage area in the following step S2308. Thereby, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the remaining reels other than the first reel becomes effective. In a succeeding step S2309, a process for lighting the corresponding stop lamp is executed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the operation of the stop button corresponding to the remaining reels has become effective. After executing the process of step S2309, the special stop validation process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2305, that is, if the game has been won for the fall replay, the process proceeds to step S2310. In step S2310, it is determined whether the second reel is rotating. If the second reel is rotating, the process proceeds to step S2311, where it is determined whether the second invalid counter MC2 is “0”. If the second invalid counter MC2 is not “0”, the special stop is enabled as it is. The process ends. If the second invalid counter MC2 is “0”, in the subsequent step S2312, the second reel stop valid flag is set in the reel stop valid flag storage area. Thereby, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel becomes effective. In a succeeding step S2313, a process for lighting the corresponding stop lamp is executed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel has become effective. After executing the process of step S2313, the special stop validation process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2310 that the second reel is not rotating, the process advances to step S2314. In step S2314, it is determined whether or not the third reel is rotating. If the third reel is not rotating, the special stop enabling process is ended as it is. If the third reel is rotating, the process advances to step S2315 to determine whether or not the third invalid counter MC3 is “0”. If the third invalid counter MC3 is not “0”, the special stop is enabled as it is. The process ends. If the third invalid counter MC3 is “0”, in a subsequent step S2316, the third reel stop valid flag is set in the reel stop valid flag storage area. Thereby, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel becomes effective. In a succeeding step S2317, a process for lighting the corresponding stop lamp is executed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel has become effective. After executing the process of step S2317, the special stop validation process ends.

  Returning to the description of the special reel control process (FIG. 49), after the special stop validation process is performed in step S2006, the process proceeds to step S2007.

  In step S2007, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated. If operated, the reel stop valid flag corresponding to the stop button operated this time in the subsequent step S2008 is set. It is determined whether it is set.

  Specifically, the game won for the bell will be described. If the first reel is the left reel 32L, it is determined in step S2007 that the left stop button 42 has been operated, and the first reel is determined in step S2008. When the stop valid flag is set, or when it is determined in step S2007 that the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated, and the remaining reel stop valid flags are set in step S2008. The process proceeds to step S2009. If the first reel is the middle reel 32M, it is determined in step S2007 that the middle stop button 43 has been operated and the first reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, or step S2007. If it is determined that the left stop button 42 or the right stop button 44 has been operated in step S and the stop valid flag for the remaining reels is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the first reel is the right reel 32R, it is determined in step S2007 that the right stop button 44 has been operated and the first reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, or step S2007. If it is determined that the left stop button 42 or the middle stop button 43 has been operated in step S8, and the stop valid flag for the remaining reels is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009.

  The game won for the fall replay will be described. First, the relationship between the reel set as the first reel, the stop button, and the first reel stop valid flag is the same as the game won for the bell. It is. If the second reel is the left reel 32L, it is determined in step S2007 that the left stop button 42 has been operated, and if the second reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the second reel is the middle reel 32M, it is determined in step S2007 that the middle stop button 43 has been operated, and if the second reel stop valid flag is set in step S2208, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the second reel is the right reel 32R, it is determined in step S2007 that the right stop button 44 has been operated, and if the second reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the third reel is the left reel 32L, it is determined in step S2007 that the left stop button 42 has been operated, and if the third reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the third reel is the middle reel 32M, it is determined in step S2007 that the middle stop button 43 has been operated, and if the third reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the third reel is the right reel 32R, it is determined in step S2007 that the right stop button 44 has been operated, and if the third reel stop valid flag is set in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2007 or step S2008, the process returns to step S2006.

  The processing from step S2009 to step S2019 is the same as the processing from step S404 to step S414 in the first embodiment. However, if it is determined in step S2016 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is executed in step S2017, and then the process returns to step S2006.

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 48), if an affirmative determination is made in step S1910, or a negative determination is made in step S1911 or step S1912, the process proceeds to step S1914 to execute the reel control process.

  The reel control process in the present embodiment is substantially the same as that in the first embodiment, but the process configuration of the rotation start process (FIG. 40) is different. That is, as described above, in the game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, the special reel control process is performed, so that in the rotation start process in the present embodiment, all reels 32L, 32L, It is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of rotation of 32M and 32R (whether or not the invalid counter MC is “0”). When the predetermined period has elapsed, the rotation start processing is terminated after the stop lamps 42b to 44b are turned on. Further, the display control device 81 is configured not to perform the extension information command processing (FIG. 42).

  After executing the special reel control process in step S1913 or after executing the reel control process in step S1914, the process in steps S1915 to S1917 is the same as the process in steps S211 to S213 in the first embodiment. The process is executed, and the process returns to step S1903.

  The operation invalid period of the first reel to the third reel is not limited to the above, and may be longer or shorter than each of the above lengths. Specifically, the values input to the first invalid counter MC1, the second invalid counter MC2, and the third invalid counter MC3 are arbitrary. However, from the viewpoint of stably performing the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, each invalid counter MC1 so that the operation invalid period elapses after the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches the constant speed rotation. , MC2 and MC3 may be set to input values. Further, although the operation invalid period of the same length is used for the first reel to the third reel, different numerical values are input to the invalid counters MC1, MC2, and MC3 so that the operation invalid periods have different lengths. It is good also as a structure. The numerical values input to the invalid counters MC1, MC2, and MC3 may be changed so that the operation invalid period of one reel is different from the operation invalid period of the other reels.

  In addition, a waiting period (first delay counter TC1) for starting rotation of the first reel and the other reels in the bell win, and the first reel and the second reel and the second reel and the third reel in the fall replay win The waiting time for starting rotation (first delay counter TC1 and second delay counter TC2) is not limited to the above, and may be longer or shorter than the above lengths. Specifically, the values input to the first delay counter TC1 and the second delay counter TC2 are arbitrary. Further, although the delay counters TC1 and TC2 have the same length of waiting period, different numerical values may be input to the delay counters TC1 and TC2 so that the waiting periods have different lengths.

  By making the values input to the invalid counters MC1, MC2, MC3 and the delay counters TC1, TC2 different from each other until the corresponding stop button becomes valid after the start of rotation of one reel. A configuration in which the rotation of the reel is not started is also possible. For example, by making the value input to the first invalid counter MC1 smaller than the value input to each of the delay counters TC1 and TC2, the second reel and the second reel are still at the timing when the stop button corresponding to the first reel becomes valid. A configuration in which the rotation of the three reels is not started can be adopted.

  Here, the relationship between the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the valid and invalid periods of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the rotation of the first reel set in the rotation start order determination process and the valid and invalid periods of the corresponding stop buttons, and FIG. FIG. 53C is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the rotation of the second reel set in the start order determination process and the valid and invalid periods of the corresponding stop buttons, and FIG. 53C is the first in the rotation start order determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the valid and invalid period of the stop button corresponding to rotation of the reel set as 3 reels. In this description, the game won for the fall replay, that is, the game set so that the rotation start order of all the reels is different, but the game won for the bell under the situation shown in FIG. 53 (b). Thus, the control for enabling the stop button corresponding to the rotation of the reels other than the first reel is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 53A, the rotation of the reel set as the first reel is started at the timing ta. After that, the first reel passes through the acceleration period, the first reel stop enable flag is stored at timing td, which is the timing after reaching the constant speed rotation, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel is invalid. Switch to effective.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the second reel starts to rotate at the timing tb when the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel is invalid. The second reel stop validation flag is stored at the timing te, which is the timing after reaching the constant speed rotation, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel is switched from invalid to valid.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the third reel starts rotating at the timing tc when the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel and the second reel is invalid, and the first reel and the second reel. The third reel stop enable flag is stored at the timing tf, which is the timing after reaching the constant speed rotation after the acceleration period, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel is switched from invalid to valid. Change.

  Explaining the relationship with each counter set in the special rotation start process (FIG. 51), the period from the timing ta to the timing td corresponds to the period corresponding to the first invalid counter MC1, and from the timing tb to te. The period from the timing to t2 corresponds to the period corresponding to the second invalid counter MC2, and the period from the timing tc to the timing tf corresponds to the period corresponding to the third invalid counter MC3. Further, a period from the timing ta to the timing tb corresponds to a period corresponding to the first delay counter TC1, and a period from the timing tb to the timing tc corresponds to a period corresponding to the second delay counter TC2.

  Therefore, even if the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel becomes effective at the timing td, the operation corresponding to the second reel is performed until the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel becomes effective at the timing te. Even if the stop button is operated, the reel does not stop. In this period (period from td to te timing), the reel does not stop even if the stop button corresponding to the third reel is operated. Further, even if the stop button corresponding to the second reel is enabled at the timing of te, the stop button corresponding to the third reel is not operated until the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel is enabled at the timing of tf. Even if is operated, the reel does not stop.

  After the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel becomes valid at the timing of tf, the operation of the stop button corresponding to any of the first reel to the third reel is valid.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In a game where a winning combination (bell or fall replay) having different game results depending on the stop order is set, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated separately at different timings under predetermined conditions. This makes it possible to vary the timing at which the stop operation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes effective. Therefore, even when the player performs the stop operation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R continuously, the stop operation is effective for one of the reels. On the other hand, there occurs an event in which the stop operation is not valid on the other side. In this case, the stop operation of the reel that has not become valid is performed again after the reel stop operation becomes valid. That is, the reels are stopped in the order in which the stop operations of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are valid, and it is possible to suppress an erroneous operation that stops the reels in an unintended order.

  Even when winning a combination that results in a different game result depending on the stopping order, if the game is in the normal gaming state or the notification flag is not set, the timing at which the reel stop operation becomes effective is changed as described above. The configuration is such that no control is performed. This is because when the reel control is performed, even if the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified on the auxiliary display unit 65, the operation order that provides an advantageous game result is identified by the reel rotation order. This is because the payout rate is extremely increased. On the other hand, by limiting the reel control as in the present configuration, it is possible to suppress the increase in the payout rate and achieve the above-described effects.

  However, from the viewpoint of varying the timing at which the stop operation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes effective and suppressing the player from operating the stop buttons 42 to 44 in an unintended order, the reels described above are used. The control is not limited to that executed only in the game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the control of each game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified on the auxiliary display unit 65. As a configuration in which part or all of the auxiliary display unit 65 is not notified, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be notified in the game according to the rotation start order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations in the game.

  Further, as described above, the slot machine 10 is configured such that a penalty flag is stored when a reel other than the left reel 32L (the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R) is first stopped when the notification flag is not set. However, in such a situation, the left reel 32L may be the first reel and rotation may be started first. In this case, since at least the elapsed timing of the operation invalid period of the stop button 42 and the elapsed timing of the invalid operation period of the stop button 43 and the stop button 44 occur, the reels other than the left reel 32L are first stopped unintentionally. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the operation invalid period has a different timing by changing the rotation start timing of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. However, in this embodiment, the length of the operation invalid period is set to be different. By making it different for each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the operation invalid period elapse timing is made different.

  Hereinafter, a configuration different from that of the third embodiment will be described. Except for the different configuration, the third embodiment is the same as the third embodiment. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing special rotation start processing in the present embodiment.

  In the special rotation start process in the present embodiment, the process of starting the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed in step S2401. Specifically, the rotation start information of all the stepping motors 42c to 44c is stored in the motor control storage area. Thereby, in the stepping motor control process (step S106) of the timer interrupt process, the acceleration process of the stepping motors 42c to 44c corresponding to all the reels is started, and all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. That is, as in the first and second embodiments described above, both reels are configured to start rotating simultaneously.

  In subsequent step S2402, a process of inputting “671” to the first invalid counter MC1 is executed, and in a subsequent step S2403, a process of inputting “839” to the second invalid counter MC2 is executed. Thereafter, in step S2404, it is determined whether or not the game is won by the bell. If the game is won by the bell, the special rotation start process is terminated as it is. If it is not a game won for the bell, that is, if it is a game won for the fall replay, a process of inputting “1007” to the third invalid counter MC3 is executed in step S2405, and this special rotation start process is terminated. .

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the rotation control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is not performed separately, but only the length of the operation invalid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44 corresponding to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. By making them different, the configuration is such that, as in the third embodiment, the elapsed timing of the operation invalid period is shifted. Therefore, it can be said that the rotation start order determination process (FIG. 50) in this embodiment is a process for determining the order of timing at which the operation invalid period of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R elapses.

  More specifically, the operation invalid period of the first reel is set to about 1 sec, whereas the operation invalid period of the second reel is set to about 1.25 sec. That is, in the third embodiment, about 0.25 sec provided as a difference in rotation start timing between the first reel and the second reel corresponds to the stop corresponding to the first reel and the second reel in this embodiment. It is set as the deviation of the elapsed timing of the button operation invalid period. The operation invalid period of the second reel is about 1.25 sec, whereas the operation invalid period of the third reel is set to about 1.5 sec. That is, in the third embodiment, the stop button corresponding to the second reel and the third reel corresponds to about 0.25 sec provided as a difference in rotation start timing between the second reel and the third reel. This is set as a deviation in the elapsed timing of the operation invalid period.

  In this configuration as well, it goes without saying that the numerical values input to the first invalid counter MC1, the second invalid counter MC2, and the third invalid counter MC3 are not limited to the above.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation where the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is switched from invalid to valid after the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. In this description, the game won in the fall replay, that is, the game in which the elapsed timing of the operation invalid period of the corresponding stop button in the first reel to the third reel is set to be different will be described. In such a game, the operation invalid period of each stop button corresponding to the reels other than the first reel elapses at the elapse timing of the operation invalid period of the stop button corresponding to the second reel.

  As shown in FIG. 55, rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started at the timing ta, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel is switched from invalid to effective at the timing td after the acceleration period. Thereafter, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel is switched from invalid to valid at the timing te, and then the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel is switched from invalid to valid at the timing tf.

  The relationship between the invalid counters MC1, MC2, and MC3 set in the special rotation start process (FIG. 54) will be described. The period from the timing ta to the timing td corresponds to the period corresponding to the first invalid counter MC1. The period from the timing ta to the timing te corresponds to the period corresponding to the second invalid counter MC2, and the period from the timing ta to the timing tf corresponds to the period corresponding to the third invalid counter MC3.

  Therefore, as in the third embodiment, even if the operation of the stop button corresponding to the first reel is valid at the timing td, the operation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel is valid at the timing te. Until that time, even if the stop button corresponding to the second reel is operated, the reel does not stop. In this period (period from td to te timing), the reel does not stop even if the stop button corresponding to the third reel is operated. Further, even if the stop button corresponding to the second reel is enabled at the timing of te, the stop button corresponding to the third reel is not operated until the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel is enabled at the timing of tf. Even if is operated, the reel does not stop.

  After the operation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel becomes valid at the timing of tf, the operation of the stop button corresponding to any of the first reel to the third reel is valid.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the special rotation start process (FIG. 54), the rotation control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed simultaneously, and the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is effective. The timing is different. As a result, the effects described in the third embodiment can be achieved without complicating the processing related to rotation control.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied alone to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments in a predetermined combination.

  (1) As an operation handling process, the operation invalid period is extended in the first embodiment, and a predetermined numerical value is set in the stop limit counter SC in the second embodiment. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to these configurations, and any configuration may be used as long as the predetermined processing is executed in response to the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the operation invalid period. For example, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period, a loud warning sound is emitted from the speaker 64 so that the player does not continue to operate the other stop buttons 42 to 44, A configuration in which the backlight of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is turned off (or turned on, blinking, etc.), a configuration in which the reciprocating operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is cured more than a normal operation, and the stop buttons 42 to 44 are vibrated. A configuration, a configuration in which warning display is executed by the auxiliary display unit 65, and the like are conceivable. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of preventing other reels other than the reel corresponding to the stop button operated during the invalid operation period from being stopped, the player intends to stop the reel first. It may be configured to harden so that the forward operation of the stop button corresponding to the reel becomes impossible. In either case, the player usually performs a stop operation for each reel continuously, but if a reel stop operation is performed during the operation invalid period, the player moves to the next reel stop operation. In order to avoid such a situation, the notification may be performed so as to stop the continuous stop operation in a reflective manner, or a configuration that can relieve the stop operation even if the stop operation has been performed continuously. Even in these configurations, it is possible to suppress at least an erroneous operation that is not intended by the player.

  (2) As operation handling processing, in the first embodiment, processing for extending the operation invalid period is performed, and in the second embodiment, processing for setting a predetermined numerical value to the stop limit counter SC is performed. From the viewpoint of executing a predetermined process when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period, it is specified that the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at least during the operation invalid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44. It suffices to have means, and the present invention is not limited to the configuration for executing each of the above processes. For example, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period, the auxiliary display unit 65 may perform a special effect. In particular, when a lottery result of each game is a predetermined special role winning, in a gaming machine having an effect (so-called freeze effect) that extends the operation invalid period to teach the selected special role, during the operation invalid period When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, if the special display that is not executed or is difficult to be executed in another game is executed on the auxiliary display unit 65, the rare value of the special role is made to stand out more. Can do.

  In addition, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period, an effect of teaching the winning combination in the game may be executed by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like. In this case, a variety of effects can be provided for teaching the winning combination in each game.

  Further, depending on the number of times that the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period and the period during which the stop buttons 42 to 44 are pressed, the contents of the effects during the operation invalid period or in the game may differ. Good. For example, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays a gauge indicating the length of the operation invalid period, and the gauge gradually accumulates depending on the number of operations and the pressing operation period of the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the operation invalid period. A configuration in which the content of the subsequent display on the auxiliary display unit 65 changes depending on the degree of accumulation of the gauge can be considered. In these cases, since the contents of the effect change based on the operation even during the operation invalid period, it is possible to expect active participation in the game.

  Therefore, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention during the operation invalid period by executing each of the above processes.

  (3) In each of the embodiments described above, in the game for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the operation corresponding processing is performed or the special reel control processing is performed. It is not limited to those. For example, the above process may be executed when a bell or a fall replay is won in a game after executing a predetermined number of games from a predetermined start game or determined by lottery, and each game is executed. It is good also as composition to do.

  In particular, even in a game in which the operation order is not notified, even if the left stop button 42 is intended to be operated first, the left stop button 42 does not stop the left reel 32L during the operation invalid period, and the middle stop without noticing it. If the button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated, the corresponding middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R stops, a penalty flag is set, and a disadvantageous situation for the player occurs.

  Furthermore, even when the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 at the timing intended to stop the specific combination (watermelon, cherry), etc., the first stop button operated is the next during the operation invalid period. When the stop button operated after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the reel does not stop as intended and a situation in which the specific combination cannot be stopped may occur. From the viewpoint of suppressing these erroneous operations, the present invention is effective as a configuration that is executed in any game.

  Further, the operation corresponding process or the special reel control process may be executed only when staying in a predetermined gaming state. For example, it is good also as a structure performed in the game which alert | reports the operation order of the stop buttons 42-44, when it is the case where it is staying in the 5th RT state. In particular, from the viewpoint of suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operations, the game is played in order to digest the set number of notifications once the transition to the fifth RT state, rather than the stage of transitioning the gaming state to the fifth RT state. In this case, the player's concentration tends to be interrupted, but erroneous operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is likely to occur. Therefore, by limiting the game for executing the above process to the fifth RT state, it is possible to reduce the processing load of other games and more accurately suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations.

  (4) In the first and second embodiments, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are started to rotate and the stop operation after the invalid operation period has been validated. The rotation start and stop operations may be validated separately as in the third embodiment.

  (5) In the first and second embodiments, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated from when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate until a predetermined period elapses, the operation handling process is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration as long as the operation corresponding process is executed when the operation is performed during a period in which the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid. That is, as shown in FIG. 39, the period from the time when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated until the corresponding reel finally stops with sliding (the period from the timing t3 to the timing t4) also corresponds to the other reels. The operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid, and the operation corresponding process may be executed even when the stop buttons 42 to 44 corresponding to other reels are operated during the period. In this case, if the stop order intended by the player is the first stop reel → the second stop reel → the third stop reel, for example, the second stop is performed while the stop control with sliding is performed on the first stop reel. The third stop reel is stopped before the second stop reel, which is generated when the stop operation of the reel is performed and then the stop operation of the third stop reel is performed after the first stop reel is finally stopped. It is possible to suppress the erroneous operation of.

  Further, after any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is moved forward and the corresponding reel is finally stopped, the operation of the other stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalidated until the stop button is returned. In general, a configuration in which the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalidated even when another operation unit such as the start lever 41 is operated, a period during which the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are invalid. Also, the above-described operation corresponding process may be executed.

  (6) In the second embodiment, the stop limit counter SC is subtracted not only by the operation of the stop buttons 42-44 but also by the operation of the credit insertion buttons 56-58. You may apply to this embodiment. In other words, the operation invalidation period extended by the operation handling process may be canceled when one of the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 is operated (the invalid counter MC is set to “0”).

  (7) In the first embodiment, the stop limit counter SC in the second embodiment may be set in addition to the extension of the operation invalid period as the operation handling process. In this case, even after the extended operation invalid period elapses, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid until the stop limit counter SC becomes “0”, and erroneous operations can be more reliably suppressed. Further, in this configuration, when the stop limit counter SC becomes “0” based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58, the invalid counter MC is also set to “0”. Thus, even when the operation invalid period is extended, the player can cancel the operation invalid period, and the game can be facilitated.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, the player may be able to select whether or not to perform the operation handling process or the special reel control process in a predetermined game. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the operation handling process or the special reel control process by operating an operation unit that can be operated by a player or a manager of the game hall.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the game state is set to the normal game state and the first RT state to the fifth RT state, and each game state is shifted by the transition start, the promoted replay and the fall replay. Needless to say, the types and number of gaming states and the transition modes thereof are not limited to those described above, but are arbitrary.

  In particular, from the viewpoint of suppressing an erroneous operation of a reel stop that is not intended by the player, a configuration in which a disadvantageous situation for the player may occur due to the erroneous operation, for example, a reel symbol arrangement that misses a role established by the stop timing. There may be only one gaming state as long as there is a certain configuration or a configuration in which the penalty flag in each of the above embodiments is set according to the stop order of the reels.

  (10) In each of the above embodiments, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is changed. Any configuration that suggests that the player can recognize is acceptable. For example, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports an operation order by outputting an audio | voice from the speaker 64, and the structure which suggests an operation order by lighting and displaying the lamp | ramp of the stop button operated next by the light emission color etc. which are different from other stop buttons. Alternatively, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be configured to indicate a reel to be stopped next by turning on or off the backlight, and another display device or accessory device may be provided to change the operation order by the device. It is good also as a structure to alert | report.

  (11) In the first and second embodiments, the auxiliary display unit 65 performs a display corresponding to the numerical values of the special notification and the stop limit counter SC, but is not limited thereto. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be visually recognized, and a display corresponding to each special notification may be performed on a display unit provided so as to cover the entire display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. It is assumed that the player is concentrated on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R during the game. Even if the player is concentrated on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a special display is provided on the display unit that directly enters the field of view. By performing the display corresponding to the notification, it is considered that the effect of causing the player to recognize the content of the special notification is further improved.

  (12) In each of the above-described embodiments, if at least the main control device 101 can specify that the game is to execute the operation handling process or the special reel control process, each process executed by the main control apparatus 101 is display-controlled. It is good also as a structure which the apparatus 81 performs. In this case, in order for the main control device 101 to be able to specify that the game is to execute the operation handling process or the special reel control process, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. That is, it is only necessary that main controller 101 can specify that the notification flag is set. Specifically, at least the notification lottery processing (FIG. 35), the processing of steps S1001 to S1003 in the winning result handling processing (FIG. 36), and the processing during notification (FIG. 37) are executed by the main control device 101. The result of each process of the main control device 101 may be sequentially transmitted to the display control device 81 as a command.

  (13) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine having the BB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine having no BB state, or may be an RB state or an SB state. It may be a slot machine having other gaming states.

  (14) In each of the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are bet. However, the start command is also issued after one bet or two bets. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (15) In each of the above-described embodiments, as a privilege to be granted, a privilege that pays out medals is provided in addition to a privilege that a gaming state shifts and a privilege of replaying, but the configuration is limited to this configuration. Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (16) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels and three corresponding stop buttons arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Also, a slot machine provided with five corresponding stop buttons in parallel, or a slot machine having seven effective lines may be used. From the viewpoint of suppressing erroneous operation in the reel stop operation, it is sufficient that there are at least two reels and corresponding stop buttons.

  (17) In each of the embodiments described above, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A plurality of revolving bodies (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction, while rotating in the circumferential direction;
A display window portion (display windows 26L, 26M, 26R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of the patterns for each of the circulating bodies;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means (stepping motors 42c to 44c) provided on each of the circulating bodies and configured to circulate each of the circulating bodies;
Start drive control means (function to execute rotation start processing in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, a stop drive control means (in the first embodiment) performs stop drive control of the drive means so as to stop the circulation of the rotating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means. , A function of executing the processes of steps S402 to S412 in the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101. In the second embodiment, a function of executing the processes of steps S1603 to S1617 in the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101),
A specifying means (first operation) for specifying that the stop operation means is operated during a predetermined invalid period during the circulation of the circuit body and the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circuit body is invalidated. In the first embodiment, the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 has a function of executing the process of step S1307, and in the second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1707),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, it is possible to specify by the specifying unit that the stop operation unit is operated during the circulation of the rotating body and during the predetermined invalid period. As a result, even when the stop operation means is operated during the invalid period, other processing can be executed based on the operation.

  As other processing, based on the operation of the stop operation means during the invalid period, a process of executing a special effect by the notification means provided in the gaming machine or the corresponding stop control of the circulating body is performed. A process for suppressing the occurrence of an erroneous operation based on not being considered can be considered. By providing the specifying means, these processes can be executed.

  Feature A2. When it is specified by the specifying means that the stop operation means has been operated during the predetermined invalid period, the operation of at least one stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body in circulation is disabled. Special control means for executing special control to prevent the stop drive control from being executed when the stop operation means is operated thereafter (execution corresponding processing in the CPU 102 of the main controller 101 is executed) The gaming machine according to Feature A1, further comprising:

  According to the feature A2, when the stop operation means is operated during a predetermined invalid period, the player cannot subsequently operate the stop operation means or the circulating body does not stop even if the operation is performed by special control. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation caused by operating the stop operation unit over a period during which the operation of the stop operation unit is invalid and a period during which the operation is valid.

  Feature A3. The special control means performs the special control on the circulating body different from the circulating body corresponding to the stop operation means operated at least during the predetermined invalid period. Game machines.

  According to the feature A3, an erroneous operation in which the circuit body stops at an unintended timing or stop order by operating different stop operation means over a period during which the operation of the stop operation means is invalid and a period during which the stop operation means is valid. Can be suppressed.

  Feature A4. The special control means executes the special control for all the circulating bodies including the circulating bodies corresponding to the stop operation means operated during the predetermined invalid period. A gaming machine according to A3.

  According to the feature A4, since it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the erroneous operation described in the feature A3 and to execute the special control for all the circulating bodies, the processing load is compared with the configuration in which the special control of each circulating body is individually executed. Can be reduced.

  Feature A5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A4, wherein the special control means extends the predetermined invalid period as the special control.

  According to the feature A5, the invalid state continues even after the predetermined invalid period, and the invalid period in which the stop drive control is not executed even when the stop operation unit is operated becomes longer. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of an erroneous operation can be suppressed. In particular, in this configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation with a simple processing configuration as compared with a configuration in which other determination elements are added to suppress an erroneous operation.

  Feature A6. The special control means, as the special control, does not execute the stop drive control for a predetermined number of times even when the stop operation means is operated after the predetermined invalid period has elapsed. The gaming machine according to any one of A5.

  According to the feature A6, when the stop operation means is operated during the predetermined invalid period, the stop drive control of the orbiting body is performed a predetermined number of times even if the stop operation means is operated after the predetermined invalid period has elapsed. By not performing it, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations. In particular, in this configuration, even in a situation where specific control is being performed, the player can perform the stop operation of the circuit body by operating the stop operation means for a predetermined number of times. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly advance the game while suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operations.

  Feature A7. Any of the features A2 to A6, wherein the predetermined invalid period includes at least a period from the start of the circulation of each of the circuit bodies to the time when the circulation speed of each of the circuit bodies reaches a constant speed. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to the feature A7, it is possible to suppress an erroneous operation caused by operating a plurality of stop operation means before and after the circulation of each circuit is started and before the circuit speed reaches a constant speed. In particular, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation in which a circulating body different from the circulating body intended to be stopped first among a plurality of circulating bodies stops.

  Feature A8. The special control means executes the stop drive control of the circuit body corresponding to the operated stop operation means after the stop operation means is operated, and during the period until the circuit body finally stops, The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein the special control is not executed even when the stop operation means is operated.

  According to the feature A8, the period for executing the special control becomes more limited. In particular, the period from when the stop operation means is operated to when the circulating body finally stops is shorter than the period from when the circulating body starts to reach constant speed, and there is a possibility of erroneous operation. The execution of special control during such a period may lead to an increase in processing load. Further, there is a possibility that one stop operation means may be continuously operated even after starting the corresponding stop driving control of the orbiting body, and such a player's operation ensures the stop driving of the orbiting body. In order to perform the control, it is not preferable to execute the special control based on the operation from the viewpoint of smooth progress of the game. Therefore, the effect of the feature A7 can be favorably achieved by adopting a configuration in which the special control is not executed during the period.

  Feature A9. The special control means is configured to execute the special control for a predetermined number of operations among the operations of the stop operation means during the predetermined invalid period (in the first embodiment, the operation The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A8, wherein the invalid period is extended up to twice, and in the second embodiment, the stop limit counter SC is set only once).

  According to the feature A9, since the special control is performed only a specific number of times, after the special control is released, the player can stop the corresponding circuit body by operating the stop operation means. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where stop drive control is not performed indefinitely and to smoothly play a game.

  Feature A10. The features A2 to A9 are provided with specific release means for releasing the special control (function of executing steps S1602 and S1606 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 of the second embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A10, after the player recognizes that the special control is set by the special control means, the special control is released by the specific release means and the game can be resumed. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly play a game while suppressing erroneous operations.

  Feature A11. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the specific release means is provided separately from the stop operation means and is operable by a player.

  According to the feature A11, it is not necessary to operate the stop operation means when releasing the special control. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a secondary erroneous operation in which the player does not notice that the special control has already been released and further operates the stop operation means.

Feature A12. Informing means (speaker 64 or auxiliary display unit 65),
Special notification means is provided for executing special notification by the notification means when the specifying means specifies that the stop operation means has been operated during the predetermined invalid period. The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A11.

  According to the feature A12, when the stop operation means is operated during a predetermined invalid period, a special notification is executed. Thereby, even during the period when the operation of the stop operation means is invalid, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention of the game.

  In particular, the player can recognize that the stop operation means has been operated during the invalid period by means of a special notification, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation that continues to operate the stop operation means. It is.

Feature A13. Lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for lottery of the combination based on the operation of the start operation means;
Based on the fact that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination forms a predetermined combination at an effective position visible from the display window and stops, a privilege is given to the player as a winning establishment Privilege granting means (function of executing the process of step S211 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101);
With
When the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (bell or fall replay) and the stop operation means is operated in a first specific order, the stop drive control means has a first specific picture at the effective position. While the stop driving control of each of the circuit bodies is executed to stop (bell winning or sixth replay winning), the lottery result of the winning combination is the specifying result, and the stop operating means is specified second. Special stop drive control means (main control) that executes the stop drive control of each of the circuit bodies to stop the second specific picture (transition start or fall replay prize) at the effective position when the operations are performed in order A function of executing the process of step S412 in the CPU 102 of the apparatus 101,
The privilege granting means is a first special privilege that is advantageous for a player based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position (the right to pay out nine medals or to play the next game free of charge). On the other hand, based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the second special privilege (the gaming state is changed to the first RT state or the normal gaming state) is more disadvantageous for the player than the first special privilege. Special privilege granting means (function to execute RT state processing in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101),
When it is specified by the specifying means that the stop operation means has been operated during the predetermined invalid period, the operation of at least one stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body in circulation is disabled. Special control means for executing special control for making the stop drive control not to be executed when the stop operation means is operated after that, or
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, the operation notifying means for notifying the player of the first specific order so as to be recognizable (assistance based on receiving the notification command in the CPU 82 of the display control device 81) A function of causing the display unit 65 to execute a push order notification effect);
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, comprising:

  According to the feature A13, when the result is a specific result, a different privilege is given depending on the operation of the stop operation means. Specifically, the first special privilege is given when the operation is performed in the first specific order, while the second special privilege is given when the operation is performed in the second specific order. Since the second special privilege is a disadvantage more disadvantageous to the player than the first special privilege, it is more advantageous for the player to perform the operation in the first specific order when the specific result is obtained. When the lottery result of the combination is a specific result, the first specific order is notified by the operation notification unit. Thus, when the player operates the stop operation means in the first specific order based on the notification, since the erroneous operation is suppressed by the special control means, the operation can be more reliably executed in the first specific order. It becomes possible.

Feature A14. Special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (each RT state) advantageous to the player or maintaining the special gaming state based on the fact that the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. The function of executing the processing of steps S507 to S514 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101),
Special game state ending means for ending the special game state based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position (function to execute the processing of steps S501 to S506 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101). A gaming machine according to Feature A13, comprising the gaming machine.

  According to the feature A14, when an operation is performed in the first specific order in which the first specific picture stops, the player shifts to a special gaming state, while an operation is performed in the second specific order in which the second specific picture stops. The special game state ends. Therefore, when the result is a specific result, depending on whether the operation is performed in the first specific order or the second specific order, the subsequent gaming state is different, and a more careful operation of the stop operation means is required. Since the occurrence of erroneous operations is suppressed, the game can be suitably advanced.

Feature A15. The special game state includes at least a plurality of transition special game states (each RT state) that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and have different advantages.
The special gaming state ending means stays in the transition special gaming state (fifth RT state) having the highest advantage among the transition special gaming states based on the fact that the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position. The gaming machine according to Feature A14, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the transition special gaming state and shift to the normal gaming state even if it is present.

  According to the feature A15, even when the player is staying in the transition special game state having the highest advantage, the game state transitions to the normal game state based on the stoppage of the second specific picture. As a result, the effect of the feature A14 can be further achieved.

  The above feature A group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts medals and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped by operating the stop button. Inside the slot machine, a lottery is performed on condition that the medal is inserted and the start lever is operated, and the result of the lottery is winning and the symbol that the player has won on the preset active line is stopped. As a condition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out or a special game (special game state) advantageous to the player is given.

  In this slot machine, the stop button is operated from the start of rotation of each reel until the rotation speed reaches constant speed rotation, or the stop corresponding to another reel is performed during the stop control of one reel. In general, the reel stop control is not performed even when the button is operated (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This is because the stop control of each reel or another reel cannot be stably performed during the period until the reels rotate at a constant speed, or during the period when the stop control of one reel is performed.

  However, in such a configuration, for example, when an operation is performed during a period in which the operation of the stop button is invalid, the corresponding reel does not stop, so the game does not proceed, and the player's attention may decrease. is there. In addition, for example, when a plurality of stop buttons are operated over a period during which the operation of the stop button is invalid and a valid period, the reel operated on the invalid period does not stop, but is operated during the valid period. The reel on the side stops. In this case, a so-called erroneous operation in which the reels cannot be stopped in the stop order or stop timing intended by the player may occur.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the circulatory display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A plurality of revolving bodies (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction, while rotating in the circumferential direction;
A display window portion (display windows 26L, 26M, 26R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of the patterns for each of the circulating bodies;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
Lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for drawing a lottery based on the operation of the start operation means;
Drive means (stepping motors 42c to 44c) that are provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotate the rotating bodies;
Start drive control means (function to execute rotation start processing in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of each stop operation means, a stop drive control means (CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for stopping and controlling each drive means so as to stop the circulation of the rotating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means. In step S1913 and step S1914).
Based on the fact that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination forms a predetermined combination at an effective position visible from the display window and stops, a privilege is given to the player as a winning establishment Privilege granting means (function of executing the process of step S1915 in the CPU 102 of the main controller 101);
With
When the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (bell or fall replay) and the stop operation means is operated in a first specific order, the stop drive control means has a first specific picture at the effective position. While the stop driving control of each of the circuit bodies is executed to stop (bell winning or sixth replay winning), the lottery result of the winning combination is the specifying result, and the stop operating means is specified second. Special stop drive control means (main control) that executes the stop drive control of each of the circuit bodies to stop the second specific picture (transition start or fall replay prize) at the effective position when the operations are performed in order A function of executing the process of step S2017 in the CPU 102 of the apparatus 101),
The privilege granting means is a first special privilege that is advantageous for a player based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position (the right to pay out nine medals or to play the next game free of charge). On the other hand, based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the second special privilege (the gaming state is changed to the first RT state or the normal gaming state) is more disadvantageous for the player than the first special privilege. Special privilege granting means (function to execute RT state processing in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101),
After the start of the circulation of the circuit body, an invalid period in which the operation of the corresponding stop operation means is invalidated is set,
The gaming machine performs a special control so that the invalid period has a different timing corresponding to the first specific order, on the condition that the lottery result of the combination is the specific result. A gaming machine comprising special control means for executing (a function for executing a special reel control process in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101).

  According to the feature B1, when the lottery result of the combination is a specific result, the first special privilege is granted when the stop operation means is operated in the first specific order, while the second specific order When the operation is performed, the second special privilege that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first special privilege is given, and the special control means controls the invalid period to correspond to the first specific order. Is done. That is, if each stop operation means is operated in an order other than the first specific order, an event occurs in which the invalid period of the stop operation means that has been operated does not elapse at that timing. Stop drive control is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an erroneous operation that causes the player to perform operations in the second specific order.

Feature B2. In the case where the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, a notification means (display control device 81) for notifying the player of the first specific order is provided,
The gaming machine according to claim B1, wherein the special control means executes the special control on the condition that at least one of the notification means notifies the first specific order.

  According to the feature B2, the player can operate each stop operation means in the first specific order according to the notification, and erroneous operations are suppressed as described in the feature B1. Further, according to this configuration, since the first specific order is notified as a condition, special control by the special control means is not performed even when the lottery result of the combination is the specific result. It can also happen. As a result, it is possible to make the game suitable without unnecessarily increasing the advantage to the player.

  Feature B3. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, wherein the special control means executes the special control so as to start the circulation of each of the revolving bodies at the same timing based on the operation of the start operation means.

  According to the feature B3, the circulation of each circuit body starts at the same timing, while the invalid period of each stop operation means passes at different timings corresponding to the first specific order by the special control means. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect of the feature B1 by changing the setting of the invalid period without performing special control for the driving control of each circling body, and complicated processing is not required.

  Feature B4. The special control means executes the special control so as to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies at different timings in accordance with the first specific order based on the operation of the start operation means. The gaming machine according to B1 or feature B2.

  According to the feature B4, the circulation of each circulation body is started in correspondence with the first specific order. Thereby, the player can recognize that the lottery result of the combination is the specific result and the first specific order, and can more reliably perform the operation of each stop operation means in the first specific order. .

  Feature B5. The special control means is configured to start the circulation of all the circulating bodies at a timing before the predetermined invalid period of the circulating body that has started the circulation among the circulating bodies first. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein control is executed.

  According to the feature B5, the circulation of all the circulating bodies is started before the invalid period of the circulating body that started the circulation first has elapsed. Therefore, there is no event that there is a circulating body that has not yet started lap after the invalid period of the circulating body that has started the lap first. More specifically, the invalid period of the circuit body that first started the lap has passed, and the stop operation means corresponding to the circuit body has been operated to stop the circuit body, while the circuit body still starts the circuit. There is no event that there is an uncirculated body. In gaming machines, depending on the stopping mode of one lap, the winning results of the role and the benefits granted can be predicted, and if the lap that has completed the lap and the lap that has not started lap are mixed at the same time Depending on the predicted winning result and the privilege to be granted, the attention level of the circuit body that has not started the circuit may decrease. On the other hand, according to the present configuration, since the circuit body that has completed the circulation and the circuit body that has not started the circulation cannot be mixed at the same timing, the feature B1 does not decrease the degree of attention of each circuit body. The effect of can be produced.

Feature B6. Special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (each RT state) advantageous to the player or maintaining the special gaming state based on the fact that the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. The function of executing the processing of steps S507 to S514 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101),
Special game state ending means for ending the special game state based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position (function to execute the processing of steps S501 to S506 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101). The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, comprising:

  According to the feature B6, when an operation is performed in the first specific order in which the first specific picture is stopped, the player shifts to a special gaming state, while on the other hand, the operation is performed in the second specific order in which the second specific picture is stopped. The special game state ends. Therefore, when the result is a specific result, the game state thereafter differs depending on whether each stop operation means is operated in the first specific order or the second specific order, and more careful operation of the stop operation means is required. However, since the occurrence of the erroneous operation described in the feature B1 is suppressed, the game can be performed suitably.

Feature B7. The special gaming state includes at least a plurality of transition special gaming states that are advantageous to the player and have different advantages than the normal gaming state,
The special gaming state ending means stays in the transition special gaming state (fifth RT state) having the highest advantage among the transition special gaming states based on the fact that the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the transition special gaming state and shift to the normal gaming state even when the gaming state is present.

  According to the feature B7, even when the player is staying in the transition special game state having the highest advantage, the game state transitions to the normal game state based on the stoppage of the second specific picture. As a result, the effect of the feature B5 can be further achieved.

  The feature B group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts medals and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped by operating the stop button. Inside the slot machine, a lottery is performed on condition that the medal is inserted and the start lever is operated, and the result of the lottery is winning and the symbol that the player has won on the preset active line is stopped. As a condition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out or a special game (special game state) advantageous to the player is given.

  In this slot machine, the stop button is operated from the start of rotation of each reel until the rotation speed reaches constant speed rotation, or the stop corresponding to another reel is performed during the stop control of one reel. In general, the reel stop control is not performed even when the button is operated (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This is because the stop control of each reel or another reel cannot be stably performed during the period until the reels rotate at a constant speed, or during the period when the stop control of one reel is performed. For this reason, in the slot machine, there are a period during which the operation of the stop button is invalid and a period during which the operation of the stop button is invalid after each reel starts to rotate.

  However, in such a configuration, when a plurality of stop buttons are operated over a period in which the operation of the stop button is invalid and a valid period, the reel operated in the invalid period does not stop, but the valid period The reel on the side that was operated is stopped. In this case, a so-called erroneous operation in which the reels cannot be stopped in the stop order or stop timing intended by the player may occur.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the circulatory display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as game machine, 32 ... Reel as circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means, 42-44 ... Stop button as stop operation means, 64 ... Speaker which comprises auxiliary | assistant effect part, 65 ... an auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part, 81 ... a display control device as a sub control board, 101 ... a main control apparatus as a main control board, 102 ... a CPU constituting various control means such as a lottery means and a main control means .

Claims (1)

A plurality of circling bodies that circulate in the circumferential direction and in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that allows a part of each pattern to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start the circuit of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means provided on each of the circulating bodies, for rotating each of the circulating bodies;
Start drive control means for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
A stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the drive means so as to stop the rotation of the rotating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means based on the operation of each stop operation means;
A specifying means for specifying that the stop operation means is operated during a predetermined invalid period in which the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circulation body is invalidated during the circulation of the circulation body;
When it is specified by the specifying means that the stop operation means has been operated during the predetermined invalid period, the operation of at least one stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body in circulation is disabled. Special control means for executing special control for making the stop drive control not to be executed when the stop operation means is operated after that, or
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the special control means is configured to execute the special control for a predetermined number of operations among the operations of the stop operation means during the predetermined invalid period.

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