JP2021126389A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a reel type game machine capable of executing a performance that enhances the interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a reel type game machine of the present invention, by providing a period before the start, it is suppressed that the game speed becomes too fast (the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation becomes too short). With such a configuration, for a player with a high game speed, the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is short, so that the period before the start tends to be long (it becomes easy to wait for the next operation). For a player with a slow game speed, the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is long, so that the period before the start tends to be short (it becomes difficult to wait for the next operation). Therefore, in this reel type game machine, a specific performance based on the length of the period before the start is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming ball, a gaming medal, or the like, and in particular, a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) that rotates and stops a rotating cylinder on which a plurality of types of patterns are drawn on an outer peripheral surface. Regarding.

Conventionally, after inserting (betting) a game medium such as a game medal or a game ball, a plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated based on a start operation (operation with respect to a start lever, etc.), and then the plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated based on a stop operation. There is a known rotary-type gaming machine that stops the rotation of the machine.

In such a rotating machine, various effects are executed according to the progress of the game. For example, various effects are executed at the timing when the start operation is performed and the timing when the stop operation is performed (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-125243

However, the function of performing various effects according to the game is a well-known technique for general players, and there is a problem that it cannot be said that the game entertainment is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a rotating body-type gaming machine capable of performing an effect that further enhances the entertainment of the game.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the rotating drum type gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
A spinning machine that starts the rotation of a plurality of rotating cylinders based on the start operation and stops the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders based on the stopping operation.
A pre-start period detecting means capable of detecting the length of the pre-start period, which is the period from the start operation to the start of rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders,
With
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific effect based on the length of the period before the start.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
The specific effect may be an effect of giving a privilege to the player.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining a winning combination based on the start operation is provided.
When the result of the winning combination lottery is a specific result, when the stopping operation is performed at a specific timing, the display mode when the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders is stopped corresponds to the specific result. To be
The specific effect may be an effect that suggests the result of the winning combination lottery.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the rotating machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The specific effect may be an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
The specific effect may be executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in a predetermined period.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to set a specific state that is advantageous to the player,
The specific effect may be executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in the period from the end of the specific state to the start of the specific state next time.

Further, the rotating body type gaming machine of the present invention is
The specific effect may be more easily executed when the period before the start is longer than the specified time than when it is less than the specified time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to carry out an effect that further enhances the entertainment of the game.

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine of this Example. It is a perspective view which opened the front door and showed the internal structure of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement of the symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of three rotating cylinders. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric structure of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game combination set in the game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually showed the combination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the stop table. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "remaining wait time" of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation effect processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of "navigation production" in "non-AT period" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of "navigation production" in "AT period" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 3 and 5. It is explanatory drawing which shows the settable performance of the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection probability of the performance suggestion image in the performance suggestion effect of the modification 7.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an example in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the following rotating gaming machine will be described. Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of a rotating pachinko machine:
B. Game overview:
C. Game control processing:
D. Rotation start processing:
E. Production control processing:
F. Navigation production:
F-1. Non-AT period:
F-2. AT period:
G. Modification example:
G-1. Modification 1:
G-2. Modification 2:
G-3. Modification 3:
G-4. Modification 4:
G-5. Modification 5:
G-6. Modification 6:
G-7. Modification 7:
G-7-1. Performance setting function:
G-7-2. Performance suggestion function:
G-8. Modification 8:

A. Equipment configuration of a rotating pachinko machine:
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the rotating drum type gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, also referred to as “slot machine 1”) of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is provided with a box-shaped housing 3, a front door 2 provided so as to cover the front side of the housing 3, and the like. The front door 2 is largely composed of a middle area 2ma and 2mb where the game is actually played, an upper area 2u where various effects are performed according to the progress of the game, and a lower area 2d where the game medal is paid out. The middle area is composed of two areas, a game status display unit 2ma for displaying the game status, and an operation unit 2mb for performing the game.

In the upper region 2u, an effect display device 10 is provided in the center, and speakers 14 are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 10. Further, various lamps 12 are provided above the effect display device 10 and the speaker 14. The effect display device 10 is composed of a so-called liquid crystal display device, and can display various symbols (images) according to the progress of the game to perform the effect.

A large display window 20 is provided in the center of the game status display unit 2ma provided in the middle stage of the front door 2, and three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c (left rotating cylinders 20a, middle) provided inside. It is possible to visually recognize how the rotating cylinder 20b and the right rotating cylinder 20c) rotate.

The operation unit 2 mb provided below the middle stage of the front door 2 is formed in a shape protruding toward the front (player side), and a game medal insertion port 30 for inserting a game medal is formed on the upper surface. , An insertion button 34 for inserting as many game medals stored as credits as required for the game is provided. Further, on the front surface of the operation unit 2 mb, a start lever 36 for starting the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c after inserting the game medal, and three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c (left rotating cylinder 20a, middle). Rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c (left rotating cylinder stop button 38a, middle rotating cylinder stop button 38b, right rotating cylinder stop button 38c) for stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinder 20b and right rotating cylinder 20c, respectively. It is provided. Further, the operation unit 2 mb is provided with a settlement button 40 on the upper surface. The settlement button 40 is a button operated when paying out the game medals stored inside the slot machine 1.

Further, in the lower area 2d of the front door 2, a game medal payout outlet 50 for paying out game medals, a saucer 52 for receiving the paid out game medals, and the like are provided.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the slot machine 1 by opening the front door 2. On the back surface side of the front door 2, a door substrate 240, which will be described later, is provided below the display window 20. Further, below the door board 240, a medal selector 106 that serves as a passage for the game medals inserted from the game medal insertion slot 30 is provided, and below that, in order to guide the game medals to the game medal payment exit 50. Coin shooter 108 and the like are provided.

Three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided substantially in the center of the housing 3 to which such a front door 2 is attached, and a plurality of types of symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surface of each rotating cylinder as described later. It is drawn. A main control board unit 110 in which a main control board 200 that controls the entire game is housed is provided above the spinning drums, and behind the spinning drums, a spinning cylinder board for driving each spinning drum is provided. A rotating cylinder board unit 112 in which 260 is stored is provided. Further, on the left side of the rotating cylinder, a sub control board 220 that controls various effects performed by using the effect display device 10 shown in FIG. 1, various lamps 12, speakers 14, and the like is housed. A board unit 111 is provided.

Rear speakers 114 are provided below the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, and below that, a hopper 116 for collecting game medals inserted from the game medal slot 30 and a game medal are paid out. A medal payout device 118, a power supply unit 120 in which a power supply board 280 for supplying power to the entire slot machine 1 is housed, and the like are mounted.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. The outer peripheral surface of each rotating cylinder is divided into 21 frames, and a pattern is drawn on each frame. The symbols of each cylinder are numbered 1 to 21 according to the drawn area (frame).

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is centered on the main control board 200, and the sub control board 220, the door board 240, the rotating cylinder board 260, the power supply board 280, the relay board 300, and the like are connected to the slot machine 1 so as to be able to communicate data. It is composed of.

The main control board 200 is a board that controls the progress of the entire game performed by the slot machine 1. CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203, etc. are mounted on the main control board 200 so as to be able to communicate data with each other by a bus. From the door board 240 mounted on the front door 2, the start lever 36 and the rotation stop are stopped. Upon receiving a signal or the like indicating that the buttons 38a, 38b, 38c have been operated, the game control process described later is executed. At that time, the operation of these various boards is controlled by transmitting control commands (or control signals) to the sub control board 220, the door board 240, the rotating body board 260, and the like.

Similar to the main control board 200 described above, the sub control board 220 is configured by connecting the CPU 221 and the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the effect data ROM 224 for storing the effect data, and the like so as to be able to communicate data with each other by a bus. .. Further, various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114, an effect display device 10, a rotating cylinder backlight 20L, and the like are connected to the sub control board 220. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 outputs drive signals to various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114, an effect display device 10, and a rotating cylinder backlight 20L based on control commands received from the main control board 200. , Performing various productions.

A medal selector 106, a push button 34, a start lever 36, a rotating cylinder stop button 38a, 38b, 38c, a settlement button 40, and the like are connected to the door board 240. Further, the door board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 described above so as to be able to communicate data. Therefore, when the start lever 36 provided on the front door 2, the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the push button 34, the settlement button 40, and the like are operated, the signal is mainly transmitted via the door board 240. It is supplied to the control board 200. Further, the signal that the medal selector 106 detects the passage of the game medal by the built-in medal sensor is also supplied to the main control board 200 via the door board 240.

On the rotating cylinder 260, the rotating cylinder motors 24a, 24b, 24c for rotating the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, respectively, and the rotating cylinder sensors 26a, 26b for detecting the rotation position of the respective rotating cylinders 26a, 26b. , 26c, etc. are connected. The rotating cylinder 260a drives the rotating cylinder motors 24a, 24b, 24c while detecting the rotation positions of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c by the rotating cylinder sensors 26a, 26b, 26c, respectively. , 20b, 20c can be stopped at a predetermined position.

Further, the medal payout device 118 is connected to the main control board 200 via the relay board 300, and performs an operation of paying out a predetermined number of game medals based on the control signal from the main control board 200.

The various control boards and the electric power consumed by the boards are supplied from the power supply board 280. In FIG. 4, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board 280 is represented by a broken line arrow. As shown in the figure, electric power is directly supplied from the power supply board 280 to the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220, and various boards (door board 240, rotating cylinder board 260, relay board 300) are supplied with electric power. Power is supplied via the main control board 200.

B. Outline of the game:
In the following, the contents of the control performed to advance the game in the slot machine 1 having the above configuration will be described, but as a preparation thereof, the outline of the game performed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

When starting the game, the game medals are inserted from the game medal insertion slot 30, and the number (specified number) of game medals required to start the game is inserted. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the specified number is fixed to "3", and when three game medals are inserted, the operation of the start lever 36 is activated. Further, when the game medals are stored internally as credits (stored data), it is possible to insert a predetermined number of game medals by pressing the insertion button 34.

When a specified number of game medals are inserted and the start lever 36 is operated (based on the start operation), the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start rotating. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, since a plurality of symbols are drawn on each rotating cylinder, when the rotating cylinder rotates, these symbols are variably displayed on the display window 20. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, three rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are provided on the front side of the front door 2 corresponding to each rotating cylinder. When the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated (based on the stop operation) during the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, the rotating cylinder corresponding to the operated rotating cylinder stop button stops rotating. Along with this, in the display window 20, the symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols. When the rotation of the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is stopped in this way, one of the symbols is stopped and displayed on each rotating cylinder. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the size of the display window 20 is set so that three symbols are displayed for each cylinder. Therefore, when the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped and displayed, the display window 20 displays a total of nine symbols in 3 rows and 3 columns. In addition, a plurality of winning lines are preset at the positions where these nine symbols are displayed.

FIG. 1 shows the winning lines L1 to L5 set in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, the lower line L3, the right diagonally upward line L4, and the right diagonally downward line L5 A total of five lines with and are set as winning lines (as winning lines L1 to L5). Then, when the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, some kind of symbol combination can be obtained on these winning lines. Then, if the symbol combinations aligned on the winning line are symbol combinations corresponding to any of the game combinations, the winning of the gaming combination is established, and the player is given a privilege according to the gaming combination. NS.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of game combinations set in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. In FIG. 5, the name of the player is displayed in the leftmost column, the symbol combination that establishes the prize of the player is displayed in the center column, and the player when the prize of the player is established is displayed in the rightmost column. The benefits given to are displayed. For example, in the game role of watermelon shown at the top, all three round cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are aligned with the "watermelon" symbol (the watermelon symbol is displayed aligned on the winning line). The symbol combinations are associated with each other, and as a privilege for winning the watermelon role, 10 game medals are set to be paid out to the player. Further, in the game role of the cherry role, if the symbol of the left-handed cylinder 20a is the symbol of "cherry" (if it is displayed in any of the upper, middle, and lower rows), the middle cylinder 20b and the right-handed cylinder 20c A combination of symbols may be set for any of the symbols, and two game medals are set to be paid out as a privilege for winning the role of Cherry. Further, in the game role called the replay role, a symbol combination is set in which all three round cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are aligned with the symbol of "replay" (the symbols of the replay are aligned and displayed on the winning line). As a privilege for winning the replay role, the right to play the game again (right to replay) is given without inserting a new game medal. That is, it is possible to play the game again assuming that the same number of game medals as the game medals that were inserted when the winning of the replay role was established are inserted.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a bell combination A, a bell combination B, a bell combination C, and a bell combination D are set as game combinations. The bell roles A to D are associated with a symbol combination in which the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are aligned with the "bell" symbol (the bell symbols are aligned and displayed on the winning line). As a privilege for winning the bell roles A to D, 15 game medals are set to be paid out to the player. Further, in the bell roles A to D, "the operation order of the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c that can establish a prize (hereinafter, also referred to as" winning push order ")" is set to be different from each other. ing.

Specifically, the bell role A is set to the "winning possible push order" in which the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in the order of left → middle → right, and the bell role B is set to middle → left → right. , The bell combination C is set to the right → left → middle, and the bell combination D is set to the “winning possible push order” in which the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in the order of right → middle → left. Then, when the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in the corresponding "winning possible push order" for the bell roles A to D, the winning can be established.

Of course, when the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, the winning of any of the game combinations is not always established. In this case, after inserting the specified number of game medals again, the start lever 36 is operated to rotate the rotating cylinder to perform the next game. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses by repeating such an operation. The progress of such a game is controlled by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game will be described. In addition, "a game from the operation of the start lever 36 until the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c based on the operation is stopped based on the operation of the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c" is described as "design". It is also called "variable game (one symbol variable game)".

C. Game control processing:
6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 in order to control the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. This game control process is a process that is executed after the slot machine 1 is turned on and the initialization process such as the checksum of the ROM mounted on the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220 is performed. be.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the game control process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs the input operation activation process (S102). As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is necessary to insert a specified number of game medals in order to start the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c. The operation of inserting the game medal (insertion operation) is enabled (the insertion completion flag described later can be set to ON in response to the insertion operation of the game medal).

After performing the input operation activation process in this way (S102), it is confirmed whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S104). That is, it is possible to settle the game medals including the inserted game medals before the operation of the start lever 36 described later is detected. Then, when the settlement button 40 is operated (S104: yes), the settlement process is performed to pay out the game medals stored as the stored data and the inserted game medals (S106). The payout of game medals is performed by outputting a control signal indicating the number of game medals to be paid out from the main control board 200 toward the medal payout device 118. After paying out the game medals in this way, the game returns to the state before the start of the game, and the processing after the insertion operation activation process (S102) is performed.

After performing the input operation activation process (S102), if it is determined that the settlement button 40 has not been operated (S104: no), then the input operation acceptance process is performed (S108). In the insertion operation acceptance process, it is determined whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted, and if a specified number of game medals have been inserted, a process of setting the "insertion completion flag" to ON is performed. The insertion completion flag is a flag indicating whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted.

After the insertion operation acceptance process is performed (S108), it is determined whether or not the insertion completion flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted (S110). As a result, if a specified number of game medals have not been inserted (S110: no), while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S104), the player waits until the specified number of game medals are inserted. On the other hand, when a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted (S110: yes), it is determined whether or not the start lever 36 has been operated (S112). As a result, when the start lever 36 is not operated (S112: no), it waits until the start lever 36 is operated while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 is operated (S104).

On the other hand, when the start lever 36 is operated (S112: yes), the closing operation invalidation process is performed (S114). In the insertion operation invalidation process, a process of invalidating the insertion operation of the game medal is performed. That is, after the start lever 36 is operated, the game medal cannot be inserted by any operation. In this way, when the process of invalidating the game medal insertion operation is completed (S114), the internal lottery process is started (S116).

In the internal lottery process, FIG. 5 is used to determine whether or not to allow any of the above-mentioned game combinations to win a prize by lottery. Even if one of the game combinations is won in this lottery (the winning combination is allowed), the winning combination is not immediately established, and the winning combination is not established immediately (the bell roles A to D correspond to each). By operating the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c (in the order in which the winning combination is possible), the winning combination of the winning game combination cannot be established unless the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning game combination are aligned on the winning line. On the contrary, if it is not a winning combination in the lottery, what timing and operation order (hereinafter, the operation order of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c by the player is also referred to as "player push order"). Even if the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, it is not possible to align the corresponding symbol combinations on the winning line. In that sense, this lottery is also referred to as an "internal lottery" because it is a lottery that is performed internally as a precondition for establishing a winning combination of symbols. In addition, winning a predetermined game combination in the internal lottery is also expressed as "internally winning" the game combination. In addition, the state of winning the internal lottery is also referred to as "internal winning state".

This internal lottery is carried out using a dedicated table called a winning combination lottery table. In this combination lottery table, the correspondence between the game combination and the random number for the internal lottery is set. Here, the internal lottery random number is a random number acquired when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives the operation signal of the start lever 36. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the internal lottery random number is 2-byte data, and it is possible to take a random number value in the range of 0 to 65535.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the winning combination lottery table of this embodiment. FIG. 8A collectively shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination. Further, FIG. 8B shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. As shown in the figure, in the winning combination lottery table, a random number value of 0 to 4999 is set for the “bell winning combination A”. This means that if the acquired random number value is within this range, the bell combination A is internally elected. Similarly, a random number value of 5000 to 9999 is set for the "bell role B", a random number value of 1000 to 14999 is set for the "bell role C", and a random number value of 1000 to 14999 is set for the "bell role D". Random values from 1500 to 19999 are set.

In addition, a random number value of 20000 to 21999 is set for the "watermelon role", a random number value of 22000 to 23999 is set for the "cherry role", and a random number value of 24000 to 43999 is set for the "replay role". Has been done. No game combination is set for the random number values of 44000 to 65535, and therefore, if the acquired random number values are within this range, it is a “loss”.

In the internal lottery process (S116), as described above, by detecting that the start lever 36 has been operated and acquiring a random number for the internal lottery, and referring to the combination lottery table, it is internal to any game combination. It is determined whether the player has won or has not won any of the game roles internally. Then, when any of the game combinations is internally won, the "internal winning flag" corresponding to the winning game combination is set to ON among the "internal winning flags" provided for each game combination. The "internal winning flag" is a flag used to store the result of the internal lottery.

After performing the internal lottery process in this way (S116), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an internal lottery result transmission command to the sub control board 220 (S118). The internal lottery result transmission command includes information indicating whether or not a player has won a game in the internal lottery performed in the internal lottery process (S116), and if so, the type of the game combination (internal lottery result). ) Is included, and based on this information, various effects are performed under the control of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

After the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S118), the rotation start process is performed (S120 in FIG. 7). As will be described in detail later, in the rotation start process, a process for starting the rotation of the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed.

When the rotation of the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started in this way, a rotation stop processing for stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinders is performed (S122). In the rotation stop processing, first, the stop table is selected according to the result of the internal lottery (S116 in FIG. 6) performed prior to this processing. Here, the stop table is a dedicated table that is referred to when the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped. As will be described in detail later, on the stop table, among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating cylinder when the player operates the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 3), the display window 20 The symbol to be displayed (on the winning line) is preset. As described above, when one of the game combinations is won by the internal lottery (the internal winning flag is set to ON), when the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated at an appropriate timing ( If any of the bell roles A to D is internally won, the player's push order matches the corresponding "winning push order"), and the symbol combination corresponding to that player's role is on the winning line. It is necessary to stop each of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c so that they are aligned. On the other hand, for game players who have not won internally, no matter when the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding symbol combinations will not be aligned on the valid winning line each time. It is necessary to stop the torso 20a, 20b, 20c.

Therefore, in the rotation stop processing (S122), if the result of the internal lottery is lost, a stop table for stopping the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is selected so that no winning combination is established, and a cherry role or a watermelon role is selected. If the internal winning is done, the stop table in which the cherry role or the watermelon role is won is selected only when the operation timing of the rotation stop button is the predetermined timing, and the bell roles A to D are internally won. If so, the stop table in which the bell combinations A to D win the prize is selected only when the operation order of the rotation stop button (player push order) is the "winning possible push order". Further, when the replay combination is internally won, the stop table in which the replay combination is won is selected regardless of the timing and the operation order of the rotation stop button.

After selecting the stop table in this way, it is determined whether or not the rotation speeds of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have reached a predetermined value (whether the constant speed period has been started). That is, when the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started, the rotation speed is gradually accelerated, and when the rotation speed reaches a predetermined value, the rotation speed (predetermined value) is rotated (constant speed). Since the period is started), it is determined whether or not this predetermined value is reached (whether or not this constant speed period is started). In this process, the rotation speed reaches a predetermined value on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c without measuring the actual rotation speed (the constant speed period is set). It may be judged that it has been started). Then, when the rotation speeds of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c reach a predetermined value (when the constant speed period is started), the "valid period" is started. The "valid period" is a period during which when the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped.

Then, when the left-handed torso stop button 38a is operated during the "valid period", the left-handed torso 20a is based on the rotation position of the left-handed torso 20a when the left-handed torso stop button 38a is operated while referring to the stop table. The stop position of is determined, and the left-handed cylinder 20a is stopped so as to reach the stop position. At this time, an operation command indicating that the left rotation stop button 38a has been operated during the "valid period" is transmitted to the sub control board 220. If the middle rotation cylinder stop button 38b is operated during the "valid period", the middle rotation cylinder 20b is operated based on the rotation position of the middle rotation cylinder 20b when the middle rotation cylinder stop button 38b is operated while referring to the stop table. The stop position of is determined, and the middle rotation cylinder 20b is stopped so as to reach the stop position. At this time, an operation command indicating that the middle rotation body stop button 38b has been operated during the "valid period" is transmitted to the sub control board 220. If the right-handed cylinder stop button 38c is operated during the "valid period", the right-handed cylinder 20c is based on the rotation position of the right-handed cylinder 20c when the right-handed cylinder stop button 38c is operated while referring to the stop table. The stop position of is determined, and the right-handed cylinder 20c is stopped so as to reach the stop position. At this time, an operation command indicating that the right-handed cylinder stop button 38c has been operated during the "valid period" is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol number of the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed at the reference position (on the middle line L2 in FIG. 1) is determined as the stop position of the rotating cylinder. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one of the stop tables set in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. In the stop table, the correspondence between the rotation position of the rotating cylinder when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated and the time (stop time) from the operation of the rotating cylinder stop button to the stopping of the rotating cylinder is set. Has been done. In this embodiment, the rotation positions of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are detected by the symbol numbers (see FIG. 3) displayed at the reference positions. Therefore, in FIG. 9, the rotating cylinders 20a are used as the rotation positions. , 20b, 20c are set with the symbol numbers drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces. In addition, since the rotating cylinder rotates at a constant speed, if the stop time is determined, the number of frames of rotation will be determined in the pattern drawn on the rotating cylinder during that time. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9, instead of the stop time, the "number of sliding frames" indicating how many frames the rotation is advanced (sliding) after the rotation stop button is operated to stop the rotation. "Is set. Therefore, when stopping the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, the stop table is referred to, and the symbol number of the symbol displayed at the reference position when the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated is used. The number of corresponding sliding frames is read out, and the stop position (the symbol to be stopped at the reference position (the symbol number of the stop symbol)) is determined.

Here, the stop time set in the stop table is 190 msec at the maximum, and during this 190 msec, the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotated by four frames as a symbol. In other words, when the rotation stop button is operated, it stops from the symbols (5 symbols including the symbol at the reference position) that are within 4 frames at the maximum from the symbol displayed at the reference position at that time. The design will be decided. Corresponding to this, in the stop table, a numerical value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames according to the symbol at the reference position.

In addition, if the player's push order is internally won in the bell roles A to D, which is established only when the player's push order is "winning possible push order", the player's push order may be different from the "winning possible push order". When it is confirmed, the stop table to be referred to is replaced with a stop table in which the bell combinations A to D do not win.

In this way, when the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped (S122), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not any of the game combinations has been won based on the stopped position (S122). S124). As described above, even if any of the game combinations is internally won in the internal lottery process (S116), the game combination is supported depending on the timing of pressing the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c and the player pressing order. The combination of symbols to be used is not always aligned on the winning line. Therefore, after stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinder, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the winning of the game winning combination won in the internal lottery is established.

If any of the game combinations is internally won in the symbol variation game, and if the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination won in the symbol variation game cannot be stopped and displayed on the winning line, the internal winning is won. It will be reset without being carried over after the next symbol change game.

As a result of the determination process in S124, if it is determined that a winning combination of any of the game combinations has been established (S124: yes), it is determined whether or not the winning gaming combination is a replay combination (S126). Then, when the winning of the replay role is established (S126: yes), the "replay flag" is set to ON (S128). Here, the "replay flag" is a flag for remembering that the winning of the replay role has been established. When this "re-game flag" is set to ON, the game medal is automatically re-inserted in the next insertion operation reception process (S108 in FIG. 6) even if the player does not insert the game medal. (The input completion flag is set to ON). That is, in the next symbol variation game, it is possible to perform a symbol variation game (re-game) in which the player does not need to insert a game medal. After the re-game is completed, the "re-game flag" is returned to OFF.

After setting the re-game flag to ON (S128), a game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S132). The game end command is a command transmitted each time one symbol variation game is completed. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects that one symbol variation game has ended by receiving the game end command. In addition, the game end command includes information indicating whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won in this game, information indicating the type of winning combination (winning result), and a stop display on a predetermined line. It includes information indicating the combination of symbols (stop display result), information indicating the order in which the players are pushed in the symbol variation game this time, and the like. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 not only completes one symbol variation game by receiving the game end command, but also "winning result", "stop display result", and "stop display result" in the symbol variation game. Also grasp the "player push order". When the game end command is transmitted in this way (S132), the process returns to the beginning of the game control process, and the above-mentioned processes after the input operation activation process (S102 in FIG. 6) shown in FIG. 6 are performed.

On the other hand, if the winning game combination is not a replay combination (S126: no), any of the winning combination is established (S124: yes in FIG. 6), so that the gaming combination is different from the replaying combination. Is judged to have won the prize. Therefore, a process of paying out a number of game medals according to the winning game combination (medal payout process) is performed (S130). Specifically, if the winning game is any of the bell roles A to D, 15 game medals are paid out, if it is a watermelon role, 10 game medals are paid out, and if it is a cherry role, 2 Process to pay out one game medal. This process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determining the number of game medals to be paid out, and then outputting a control signal for paying out the game medals to the medal payout device 118.

After performing the medal payout process in this way (S130), after transmitting the game end command to the sub control board 220 (S132), the process returns to the beginning of the game control process shown in FIG. 6 and the insertion operation activation process (FIG. 6). The above-mentioned processing after S102) of 6 is performed. If it is determined in the determination process of S124 that no winning of any game combination has been established (S124: no), the processing of S126 to S130 is omitted and the game ends toward the sub control board 220. After the command is transmitted (S132), the process returns to the beginning of the game control process shown in FIG. 6 and the above-mentioned processes after the input operation activation process (S102 in FIG. 6) are performed.

D. Rotation start processing:
FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the rotation start process. This rotation start process is executed when the start lever 36 is operated to perform an internal lottery as described above with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 (S120 in FIG. 7).

As shown in FIG. 10, when the rotation start process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first starts the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c in the previous (one time before) symbol variation game, and then "waits". It is determined whether or not "time" has passed (S200). The determination process of S200 is a process performed (immediately after) when the start lever 36 is operated. Therefore, in the determination process of S200, after all, the operation timing of the start lever 36 is that the "wait time" has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game. It is judged whether or not it was after.

Here, among the players, the start lever 36 and the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c have a short operation interval (also referred to as “the game speed is high” in the present specification), and the start lever 36 and the like. There is a player whose operation interval of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is short (also referred to as "the game speed is slow" in the present specification). Of course, for the game hall, a faster game speed is preferable because it leads to an improvement in the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

However, if the game speed is too fast (when the operation interval of the start lever 36 and the rotating body stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is too short), the number of symbol variation games per unit time becomes excessively large, and as a result, the number of symbol variation games per unit time becomes excessive. There is a risk that the gambling will be excessively high. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by providing (securing) a "wait time", it is possible to prevent the number of symbol variation games per unit time from becoming excessively large.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a “wait time”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "Since the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c was started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game, the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, in the current (next) symbol variation game, The "time until the rotation of 20c is started" is secured to be "wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds)" or more. In other words, if the "wait time" has not passed since the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game, the start lever in this (next) symbol variation game. Even if 36 is operated, the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is not started immediately (the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started after the lapse of the wait time).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11A, the start lever 36 is moved in the symbol variation game of this time (next) after the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started in the symbol variation game of the previous time (one time before). If the time until the operation is equal to or longer than the "wait time" (when the game speed is slow), the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started as soon as the start lever 36 is operated (almost at the same time). ..

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game, and then the current (next) symbol variation game is started. If the time until the lever 36 is operated is less than the "wait time" (when the game speed is high), even if the start lever 36 is operated, the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c should be started immediately. However, after the remaining "wait time" has elapsed, the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started. In the present specification, the remaining "wait time", that is, the time from the operation of the start lever 36 to the start of rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is also expressed as "remaining wait time". do.

If it is determined in the process of S200 in FIG. 10 that the start lever 36 has been operated after the lapse of the "wait time" (including at the same time as the lapse of the wait time) (S200: yes), the "remaining wait time" The rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started without waiting for the progress (immediately) (S202). That is, in this case, as described above using FIG. 11A, the "wait time" has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game. After that, since the start lever 36 is operated in the symbol variation game of this time (next), the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started immediately (almost at the same time).

When the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started in this way, the "remaining wait time transmission command" indicating the current "remaining wait time" is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S204). In this case, since the start lever 36 is operated after the "wait time" has elapsed, the "remaining wait time" is "0" (does not exist). Therefore, a "remaining wait time transmission command" indicating that the "remaining wait time" is "0" (does not exist) is transmitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S200 that the start lever 36 has been operated before the elapse of the "wait time" (S200: no), the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, wait for the elapse of the "remaining wait time", The rotation of 20c is started (S202). That is, in this case, as described above using FIG. 11B, the "wait time" has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started in the previous (one time ago) symbol variation game. Since the start lever 36 is operated in the symbol variation game of this time (next), the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is not started immediately, and the "remaining wait time" is detected first (remaining wait time). Calculation) (S206). Then, it waits for the detected (calculated) "remaining wait time" to elapse (S208). Then, when the "remaining wait time" has elapsed (S208: yes), the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started (S202).

When the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started in this way, the "remaining wait time transmission command" indicating the current "remaining wait time" is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S204). In this case, the "remaining wait time" detected (calculated) in the process of S206, that is, the "remaining wait time transmission command" indicating the time actually waiting (delayed) for the start of rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c. Is sent.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each time a symbol variation game is performed (each time the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started), the "remaining wait time" at that time is shown. The "remaining wait time transmission command" is transmitted to the sub control board 220. As will be described in detail later, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the "remaining wait time transmission command", it detects the "remaining wait time" from this command and executes an effect based on the "remaining wait time".

The "remaining wait time" can be regarded as a "pre-start period", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for detecting the "remaining wait time" can also be regarded as a "pre-start period detection means".

E. Production control processing:
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 performs the effect control process in conjunction with the process of the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as described above, so that the various lamps 12 and the various speakers 14 Various effects are executed using 114, the effect display device 10, the rotating cylinder backlight 20 L, and the like. Execution of various effects is realized by the following configuration.

The effect data ROM 224 of the sub-control board 220 stores image data (sprite data, moving image data, etc.) and audio data used in the effect. Further, the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 stores an effect pattern corresponding to various effects. The effect pattern is data in which the types of image data and audio data used for the effect, the output position and output timing of the image data, the output volume and output timing of the audio data, the lighting pattern of the lamp, and the like are defined. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the effect to be executed based on a command or the like from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 reads the effect pattern corresponding to the effect from the ROM 222. Then, the effect is executed by outputting the image data and the audio data stored in the effect data ROM 224 according to the read effect pattern.

F. Navigation production:
Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined game combination is internally won, a "navigation effect" suggesting that fact can be executed. Specifically, as "navigation production", "watermelon role navigation production" that suggests that the watermelon role was internally won when the watermelon role was internally won, and "cherry role internal winning when the cherry role was internally won". "Cherry role navigation production" suggesting that, and "Bell role A navigation production" suggesting that when Bell role A was internally elected, Bell role A was internally elected (or Bell role A's winning order) "Bell role B navigation production" that suggests that the bell role B was internally won (or the order in which the bell role B can win) when the bell role B was internally won, and when the bell role C was internally won. "Bell role C navigation production" that suggests that the bell role C was internally elected (or the winning order of the bell role C), and that the bell role D was internally elected when the bell role D was internally elected ( Alternatively, it is possible to execute the "bell role D navigation effect" that suggests the winning order of the bell role D).

The execution frequency of these "navigation effects" differs between the "non-AT period" and the "AT period". That is, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the "non-AT period" and the "AT period" can be set. Of these, the "non-AT period" is a period in which only the "watermelon role navigation effect" and the "cherry role navigation effect" can be executed among the above-mentioned "navigation effects", and the "AT period" is the above-mentioned "AT period". It is a period during which all of the "navigation production" (watermelon role navigation production, cherry role navigation production, bell role A production, bell role B production, bell role C production, bell role D production) can be executed.

In the "non-AT period", if the watermelon role or the cherry role is internally won, the AT period start lottery will be held. Then, when the AT period start lottery is won, the "AT period" is started. The probability of winning the AT period start lottery (probability of starting the AT period) is 1/10 when the watermelon role is internally won, and 1/5 when the cherry role is internally won. Is. The "AT period" is continued until 50 symbol variation games are performed, and when the "AT period" ends, the "non-AT period" is started again.

F-1. Non-AT period:
As described above, in the "non-AT period", "watermelon role navigation effect" and "cherry role navigation effect" can be executed as "navigation effect". Even if the watermelon role and the cherry role are internally won, the prize will not be established unless the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated at a predetermined timing. In this regard, if the "watermelon role navigation effect" or the "cherry role navigation effect" is to be performed, the player is made to operate the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c at the timing corresponding to the watermelon role or the cherry role. It is possible to receive the payout of game medals.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the “navigation effect processing” that executes the “navigation effect”. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms).

When the "navigation effect processing" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the "remaining wait time transmission command" has been received (S300). As described above with reference to FIG. 10, the “remaining weight time transmission command” is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is started, and the “remaining weight” is transmitted. The "time transmission command" includes information indicating the "remaining wait time" in the symbol variation game this time. Therefore, when the "remaining wait time transmission command" is received (S300), the "remaining wait time" in the current symbol variation game is detected (extracted) based on this command (S302).

When the "remaining wait time" is detected in this way (S302), it is determined whether or not any player has been internally elected in the symbol variation game this time (S304). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, when the internal lottery is performed, the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted from the main control board 200. It is determined whether or not any of the game roles has been internally elected.

As a result, if any of the game combinations is internally won (S304: yes), the "navigation effect execution lottery" for determining whether or not to execute the "navigation effect" is executed (S306). Then, when the "navigation effect execution lottery" is won (S308: yes), the "navigation effect" is executed (S310).

FIG. 13 shows the winning probability (navigation effect execution probability) of the “navigation effect execution lottery” in the “non-AT period”. As shown in FIG. 13, in the "navigation effect execution lottery" of the "non-AT period", when the watermelon role is internally won, the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and 1 second (first specified time). ), There is a 30% chance of winning (executing the watermelon role navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds (second specified time), there is a 60% chance. Wins (executes watermelon role navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, wins with a 100% probability (executes watermelon role navigation effect).

On the other hand, if the role of cherry is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is a 10% chance of winning (performing the navigation effect of the role of cherry) and "remaining". If the "wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 40% chance of winning (performing the cherry role navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. Win with (perform cherry role navigation production).

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "non-AT period", the "watermelon role navigation effect" and the "cherry role navigation effect" are executed with a probability corresponding to the length of the "remaining wait time". do. Specifically, the longer the "remaining wait time", the higher the probability of executing the "watermelon role navigation effect" and the "cherry role navigation effect".

F-2. AT period:
As mentioned above, in the "AT period", as "navigation production", "watermelon role navigation production", "cherry role navigation production", "bell role A navigation production", "bell role B navigation production", "bell role""C-navigationeffect" and "bell role D-navigation effect" can be executed. Even if the bell roles A to D are internally won, the prize will not be established unless the player's push order matches the "winning possible push order". In this respect, even if the watermelon role and the cherry role are internally won, the prize will not be established unless the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated at a predetermined timing. In this regard, if "Bell role A navigation production", "Bell role B navigation production", "Bell role C navigation production", and "Bell role D navigation production" are to be performed, the player will be given a "winning possible push". Since the "order" can be recognized, the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c can be operated so that the player's push order matches the "winning possible push order", and the game medal is paid out. Is possible.

In the "AT period", "bell role A navigation production", "bell role B navigation production", "bell role C navigation production", and "bell role D navigation production" are performed, and the bell roles A to D are performed. Is a more advantageous period for the player than the "non-AT period" because the frequency of winning a prize increases.

In the "AT period", the same processing as the "navigation effect processing (FIG. 12)" during the "AT period" is performed, but the winning probability of the "navigation effect execution lottery (S306)" is different. FIG. 14 shows the winning probability (navigation effect execution probability) of the “navigation effect execution lottery” in the “AT period”. As shown in FIG. 14, in the "navigation effect execution lottery" of the "AT period", when the watermelon role is internally won, 80% if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second. Win with a probability (execute the watermelon role navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, win with a 90% probability (execute the watermelon role navigation effect), "remaining" If the "wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance that you will win (execute the watermelon role navigation effect).

In addition, if the role of Cherry is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is a 50% chance of winning (performing the navigation effect of the role of cherry) and the "remaining wait time". If is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 70% chance of winning (performing the cherry role navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. (Perform the cherry role navigation production).

In addition, when the bell role A is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is an 80% probability of winning (execution of the bell role A navigation effect) and the "remaining weight". If the "time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 90% chance of winning (execution of the bell role A navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. Win (perform the bell role A navigation production).

In addition, when the bell role B is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is an 80% probability of winning (execution of the bell role B navigation effect) and the "remaining weight". If the "time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 90% chance of winning (execution of the bell role B navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. Win (perform B-navigation production as Bell).

In addition, when the bell role C is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is an 80% probability of winning (execution of the bell role C navigation effect) and the "remaining weight". If the "time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 90% chance of winning (execution of the bell role C navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. Win (perform the bell role C navigation production).

In addition, when the bell role D is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is an 80% probability of winning (execution of the bell role D navigation effect) and the "remaining weight". If the "time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 90% chance of winning (execution of the bell role D navigation effect), and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance of winning. Win (perform the bell role D navigation production).

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "AT period", there is a probability corresponding to the length of the "remaining wait time", that is, "watermelon role navigation effect", "cherry role navigation effect", and "bell". Execute "role A navigation production", "bell role B navigation production", "bell role C navigation production", and "bell role D navigation production". For details, the longer the "remaining wait time", the higher the probability that "watermelon role navigation production", "cherry role navigation production", "bell role A navigation production", "bell role B navigation production", "bell role C" Execute "Navigation production" and "Bell role D navigation production".

In addition, as the above-mentioned "navigation effect", an image showing an internally winning game combination (for example, an image of a watermelon or a cherry) or an image showing a "winning possible push order" (for example, an image showing a number) is used. It is possible to execute an effect to be displayed on the effect display device 10, an effect to output a sound indicating an internally winning game combination (for example, a sound uttering a watermelon or a cherry), and the like.

Here, as described above, among the players, the game speed is fast (the operation interval of the start lever 36 and the rotation cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is short), and the game speed is slow (start lever). There is a player (36 and the operation interval of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are short). Of course, for the game hall, a faster game speed is preferable because it leads to an improvement in the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

Then, for a player having a high game speed, since the operation interval of the start lever 36 and the rotation cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is short, the "remaining wait time" becomes long (the operation of the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c). For a player who tends to be kept waiting and has a slow game speed, the operation interval of the start lever 36 and the rotation cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is long, so that the "remaining wait time" becomes long (rotation cylinder 20a). , 20b, 20c makes it difficult to wait for the operation).

In this regard, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the "navigation effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the length of the "remaining wait time". For this reason, in order to win the winning game, the player who is trying to determine the result of the internal lottery is made aware of the "remaining wait time" and, by extension, the game speed. It can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the longer the "remaining wait time" is, the higher the probability that the "navigation effect" is executed. Therefore, for the player who expects the "navigation effect" to be performed, the "remaining wait time" should be longer (1 second or more, and by extension, 1.5 seconds or more). It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, "internal lottery" can be regarded as "role lottery", and "internal winning for watermelon role" and "internal winning for cherry role" means "the result of the role lottery is a specific result". The "navigation effect" can also be regarded as a "effect that suggests the result of the role lottery", a "specific effect", and a "effect that gives a privilege".

G. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
G-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the "navigation effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the length of the "remaining wait time", but the content is not limited to this and corresponds to the length of the "remaining wait time". It may be possible to execute "navigation effect".

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the "AT period", when the watermelon role and the cherry role are internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the internal winning is performed. If the effect of outputting a voice indicating the game role (watermelon role or cherry role) is executed and the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, the internally elected game role (watermelon role or cherry role) is executed. The effect of displaying an image showing the role) is executed, and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, the sound indicating the internally winning game role (watermelon role or cherry role) is output and the relevant An effect of displaying an image showing a game combination may be executed.

In this way, the shorter the "remaining wait time" (the faster the game speed), the easier the "navigation effect" to be recognized by the internally elected game player will be performed. For this reason, in order to win a prize for the internally elected game combination, the player who tries to determine the internally elected game combination is made aware of the "remaining wait time" and, by extension, the game speed. It is possible to realize game playability and enhance the game interest.

In addition, in the "AT period", when the bell roles A to D are internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the six rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are operated. Execute "Navigation effect" that shows three push orders including "Prizeable push order" in the order, and if "Remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, "Prizeable push order" is selected. It is also possible to execute the "navigation effect" indicating the two push orders including, and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, execute the "navigation effect" indicating only the "winning possible push order". ..

In this way, when the "navigation effect" indicating the three push orders including the "winning push order" is executed, the player guesses the "winning push order" from the three push orders and guesses the "winning push order". Since the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are operated, the possibility of winning the bell roles A to D is one-third. In addition, when the "navigation effect" indicating two push orders including the "winning push order" is executed, the player guesses the "winning push order" from the two push orders and turns. Since the torso 20a, 20b, and 20c are operated, the possibility of winning the bell roles A to D is halved. In addition, when the "navigation effect" indicating only the "winning possible push order" is executed, the player operates the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c according to the "winning possible push order", and the bell role A ~ The prize of D can be established.

Therefore, the shorter the "remaining wait time" (the faster the game speed), the easier the "navigation effect" is to win the bell roles A to D. For this reason, in order to win the bell roles A to D, the player who tries to determine the "winning push order" is made aware of the "remaining wait time" and, by extension, the game speed. It can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-2. Modification 2:
In the second modification, if the watermelon role or the cherry role is internally won during the above-mentioned "AT period", the "AT period extension lottery" is performed. Then, if the "AT period extension lottery" is won, the AT period is extended. That is, if the "AT period extension lottery" is won, the number of remaining symbol variation games (also referred to as "remaining AT number" in the present specification) until the end of the "AT period" is set to a predetermined number (in the present specification). (Also called "additional number of times") is added.

For example, if the watermelon role is internally won during the "AT period", the "additional number" is added to the "remaining AT number" with a probability of 1/10, and the cherry role is internally won during the "AT period". With a probability of 1/5, the "additional number" is added to the "remaining AT number".

Then, the "AT count" to be added is determined as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when the watermelon role is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the "additional number of times" is determined to be 10 times, and the "remaining weight" is determined. If the "time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, the "addition count" is determined to be 50 times, and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, the "addition count" is determined to be 100 times. Will be done.

In addition, when the role of cherry is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the "additional number of times" is determined to be 10 times, and the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and 1 If it is less than .5 seconds, the "addition count" is determined to be 20 times, and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more, the "addition count" is determined to be 30 times.

In this way, the longer the "remaining wait time", the more likely it is that the "additional number of times" will increase. For this reason, the "remaining wait time" should be longer (1 second or more, and eventually 1.5 seconds or more) for the player who expects the "additional number" to increase. It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

Here, the probability that the "additional number of times" is added to the "remaining number of ATs" may be higher as the "remaining wait time" is longer. For example, in the case of internally winning the role of watermelon or cherry, if the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, there is a 5% probability that the "remaining number of ATs" will be added to the "additional number" and "the number of additions" will be added. If the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, there is a 10% probability that the "remaining AT count" will be added to the "additional count", and if the "remaining wait time" is 1.5 seconds or more. , The configuration may be such that the "additional number" is added to the "remaining AT number" with a probability of 15%.

By doing this, the "remaining wait time" will be longer (1 second or more, and by extension, 1.5) for the player who expects the "additional number" to be added to the "remaining AT number". It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed) so that the game is performed (to increase the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

G-3. Modification 3:
In the third modification, the "navigation effect" is executed based on the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, after the "non-AT period" is started, the "remaining wait time" is added (calculating the total remaining wait time of the non-AT period), and the watermelon When the role or cherry role is internally won, the same "navigation effect" as in the above-described embodiment is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" up to that point.

For example, if the role of watermelon is internally won, if the total time of "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds (first specified time), there is a 30% chance that "navigation production of watermelon role" will be performed. If the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds (second specified time), the "watermelon role navigation effect" is executed with a 60% probability, and the total "remaining wait time" is executed. If the time is 100 seconds or more, there is a 100% chance that the "watermelon role navigation effect" will be executed.

In addition, when the cherry role is internally won, if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, the "cherry role navigation effect" is executed with a 10% probability, and the "remaining wait time" is executed. If the total time of "" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "cherry role navigation effect" is executed with a 40% probability, and if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 100 seconds or more, the "cherry role navigation effect" is executed with a 100% probability. Execute "Cherry role navigation production".

In this way, the "navigation effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For this reason, the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", and eventually the "non-AT period", is given to the player who tries to determine the result of the internal lottery in order to win the winning game. It is possible to realize a novel game property of being aware of the game speed in the "AT period", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", the higher the probability that the "navigation effect" will be executed. Therefore, for the player who expects the "navigation effect" to be performed, the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is made larger (50 seconds or more, and by extension, 100). It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed) so that the game is performed (to increase the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, since the "non-AT period" is a period that is more disadvantageous to the player than the "AT period", if the "non-AT period" becomes longer (if the AT period does not start easily), the game interest will decline. There is a risk. In this respect, in the above-described configuration, the longer the "non-AT period" is, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is likely to be, and by extension, the probability that the "navigation effect" is executed. It gets higher. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration of the game entertainment.

G-4. Modification 4:
Alternatively, as another configuration, the "AT period" may be started based on the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For example, when the role of watermelon is internally won, if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, the "AT period" is started with a 1/10 chance, and the "remaining wait time" is set. If the total time is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "AT period" is started with a 1/8 chance, and if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 100 seconds or more, the "AT period" is 1/6 chance. "AT period" is started.

In addition, when the role of Cherry is internally won, if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, the "AT period" is started with a 1/5 probability, and the "remaining wait time" is set. If the total time is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "AT period" is started with a 1/4 chance, and if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 100 seconds or more, there is a 1/3 chance of " "AT period" is started.

Then, the "AT period" is started with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For this reason, the player who expects the "AT period" to start is aware of the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" and, by extension, the game speed in the "non-AT period". It is possible to realize a novel game property of letting the player play, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", the higher the probability that the "AT period" will be started. Therefore, for the player who expects the "AT period" to start, the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is made larger (50 seconds or more, and by extension, 50 seconds or more). It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (accelerating the game speed) so that the game is performed (for 100 seconds or more), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, since the "non-AT period" is a period that is more disadvantageous to the player than the "AT period", if the "non-AT period" becomes longer (if the AT period does not start easily), the game interest will decline. There is a risk. In this respect, in the above-described configuration, the longer the "non-AT period" is, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is likely to be, and by extension, the probability that the "AT period" is started. It gets higher. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration of the game entertainment.

The "AT period" can be regarded as a "specific state", and the "non-AT period" can be regarded as a "period from the end of a specific state to the start of the next specific state (between specific states)". You can also do it.

G-5. Modification 5:
In the modified example 5, the "navigation effect" in the next "AT period" is executed based on the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is stored and the watermelon role or the cherry role is internally won in the next "AT period", The same "navigation effect" as in the above-described embodiment is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the immediately preceding "non-AT period".

For example, if the player is internally elected as a watermelon in the "AT period", there is a 30% chance that the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds. If the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "watermelon role navigation effect" is executed with a 60% probability, and the "non-AT period" is executed. If the total time of the "remaining wait time" in "" is 100 seconds or more, the "watermelon role navigation effect" is executed with a 100% probability.

In addition, when the cherry role is internally won in the "AT period", if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, there is a 10% chance that the "cherry role" will be won. If the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "cherry role navigation effect" is executed with a 40% probability, and the "non-AT period" is executed. If the total time of the "remaining wait time" in "" is 100 seconds or more, the "cherry role navigation effect" is executed with a 100% probability.

Then, during the "AT period", the "navigation effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For this reason, the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", and eventually the "non-AT period", is given to the player who tries to determine the result of the internal lottery in order to win the winning game. It is possible to realize a novel game property of being aware of the game speed in the "AT period", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", the higher the probability that the "navigation effect" will be executed in the "AT period". Therefore, for the player who expects the "navigation effect" to be performed, the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is made larger (50 seconds or more, and by extension, 100). It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed) so that the game is performed (to increase the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, since the "non-AT period" is a period that is more disadvantageous to the player than the "AT period", if the "non-AT period" becomes longer (if the AT period does not start easily), the game interest will decline. There is a risk. In this regard, in the above-described configuration, the longer the "non-AT period", the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" tends to be, and by extension, the "navigation effect" in the next "AT period". Is more likely to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration of the game entertainment.

G-6. Modification 6:
Alternatively, as another configuration, the "additional number of times" may be added in the "AT period" based on the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". For example, when the watermelon role is internally won in the "AT period", if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, there is a 1/10 chance of "additional number of times". Is added, and if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "additional number of times" is added with a 1/8 probability, and in the "non-AT period" If the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 100 seconds or more, the "additional number of times" may be added with a probability of 1/6.

In addition, when the cherry role is internally won in the "AT period", if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 0 seconds or more and less than 50 seconds, there is a 1/5 chance of "additional number of times". Is added, and if the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "additional number of times" is added with a 1/4 probability, and in the "non-AT period". If the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 100 seconds or more, the "additional number of times" may be added with a one-third probability.

In this way, the "additional number of times" is added with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". Therefore, for a player who expects that the "additional number of times" is added during the "AT period", the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", and by extension, the "non-AT period" It is possible to realize a novel game property of being aware of the game speed in "", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", the higher the probability that the "additional number of times" will be added. Therefore, for a player who expects that the "additional number of times" is added during the "AT period", the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is made larger ( It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed) for 50 seconds or more, and eventually for 100 seconds or more, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, since the "non-AT period" is a period that is more disadvantageous to the player than the "AT period", if the "non-AT period" becomes longer (if the AT period does not start easily), the game interest will decline. There is a risk. In this regard, in the above-described configuration, the longer the "non-AT period", the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period", and by extension, the "number of additions" during the "AT period". Is more likely to be added. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration of the game entertainment.

G-7. Modification 7:
G-7-1. Performance setting function:
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the slot machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. That is, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the slot machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one of the six types of performance is set, and the game proceeds based on the set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the performance of the slot machine 1, the internal winning probabilities (probabilities of winning in the internal lottery) of the watermelon role and the cherry role are different from each other. Six types of performances of 6 are stored in advance. Of these, as performance 1, it is stored that the internal winning probabilities of the watermelon role and the cherry role are each 2000/65536. Therefore, the internal lottery probability of the watermelon combination and the cherry combination described above using FIG. 8 is the internal winning probability of the performance 1.

Further, as the performance 2, it is stored that the internal winning probabilities of the watermelon role and the cherry role are 2500 times 65536, respectively, and as the performance 3, the internal winning probabilities of the watermelon role and the cherry role are 65536, respectively. It is memorized that the probability is 3000/65, and as the performance 4, it is memorized that the internal winning probability of the watermelon role and the cherry role is 3500/65536, respectively, and the performance 5 is It is memorized that the internal winning probability of the watermelon role and the cherry role is 4000/65536, respectively, and as the performance 6, the internal winning probability of the watermelon role and the cherry role is 4500/65536, respectively. Is remembered.

The performances 1 to 6 are set by making the number of random number values for setting the watermelon combination or the cherry combination different from each other among the acquireable random number values (0 to 65535). Such random values are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in correspondence with the performances 1 to 6 (for each of the performances 1 to 6).

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets one of the performances 1 to 6 (performance corresponding to the setting operation) to the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203. It is memorized, and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set by this.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the slot machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the slot machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nanasegu). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or flash memory (not shown) of the sub control board 220). The "performance during setting" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance during setting" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when performing the internal lottery, the "performance being set" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203. Then, the random number value acquired this time is compared with the random number value (random value corresponding to the watermelon role or the cherry role) corresponding to the "performance during setting" stored in the ROM 202. As a result, if the random value acquired this time matches any of the random values corresponding to the "performance being set" (the random value corresponding to the watermelon role or the cherry role), the watermelon role or the cherry role is internally elected. ..

As a matter of course, among the performances 1 to 6, the performance having a higher internal winning probability of the watermelon role and the cherry role is more advantageous performance for the player (because the AT period is also likely to be started). Therefore, the player is expected to have more advantageous performance set.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performances (performances 1 to 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the “setting performance storage area” of the RAM 203. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting". Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

G-7-2. Performance suggestion function:
As described above, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting any of the performances 1 to 6. However, such a performance setting function is a well-known technique for general players, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game only by having this function. Therefore, in the modification example 7, the "performance suggestion effect" that suggests the "performance being set" to the player is executed.

Specifically, in the modification 7, as the "performance suggestion effect", an effect of displaying the "performance suggestion image" on the display screen of the effect display device 10 is executed. The "performance suggestion image" includes a "performance 1 image" indicating the characters "performance 1?", A "performance 2 image" indicating the characters "performance 2?", And a character "performance 3?". "Performance 3 image", "Performance 4 image" indicating the characters "Performance 4?", "Performance 5 image" indicating the characters "Performance 5?", And "Performance 6?" 6 images ”can be displayed. In the "performance suggestion effect", the "performance suggestion image" to be displayed this time is selected from these six types of "performance suggestion images" with a probability based on the "performance being set". Then, the selected "performance suggestion image" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 10.

FIG. 19 shows the ratio of the “performance suggestion image” displayed in the “performance suggestion effect”. As shown in FIG. 19, in the "performance suggestion effect", if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the "performance 1 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected). Each is displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", the "performance 2 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. .. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", the "performance 3 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. .. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the "performance 4 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. .. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", the "performance 5 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. .. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the "performance 6 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other images are displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. ..

By doing so, the type of "performance suggestion image" corresponding to the "performance during setting" will be displayed with a high probability, and as a result, the "performance during setting" will be suggested.

The "performance suggestion effect" as described above is executed based on the length of the "remaining wait time". For example, in a symbol variation game in which a watermelon role is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, the "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability of 5%, and the "remaining wait time" is set. If it is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 10% probability that the "performance suggestion effect" will be executed. In addition, in the symbol variation game in which the role of cherry is internally won, if the "remaining wait time" is 1 second or more and less than 1.5 seconds, the "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and the "remaining wait time" is set. If it is 1.5 seconds or more, there is a 15% probability that the "performance suggestion effect" will be executed.

In this way, for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting", the game is played so that the "remaining wait time" becomes longer (1 second or more, and by extension, 1.5 seconds or more). It is possible to realize a novel game property of letting the player perform (accelerate the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

The "performance suggestion effect" can also be regarded as a "effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means", a "specific effect", and a "effect giving a privilege".

G-8. Modification 8:
In the modified example 8, the same “performance suggestion effect” as in the modified example 7 is executed. However, the execution trigger of the "performance suggestion effect" is different from that of the modified example 8.

That is, after the "non-AT period" is started, the "remaining wait time" is added (calculating the total remaining wait time of the non-AT period), and if the watermelon role or the cherry role is internally won, that The same "performance suggestion effect" as in the above-described modification 7 is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" up to the time point.

For example, if the role of watermelon is internally won, if the total time of the "remaining wait time" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, the "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability of 5%, and the "remaining wait time" is obtained. If the total time of is 100 seconds or more, there is a 10% probability that the "performance suggestion effect" will be executed.

In addition, if the role of Cherry is internally won, if the total time of "remaining wait time" is 50 seconds or more and less than 100 seconds, "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and "remaining wait time". If the total time of is 100 seconds or more, there is a 15% probability that the "performance suggestion effect" will be executed.

In this way, the "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period". Therefore, for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting", the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is made larger (50 seconds or more, and by extension, 100 seconds or more). It is possible to realize a novel game property of playing a game (increasing the game speed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, since the game speed can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased.

In addition, since the "non-AT period" is a period that is more disadvantageous to the player than the "AT period", if the "non-AT period" becomes longer (if the AT period does not start easily), the game interest will decline. There is a risk. In this respect, in the above-described configuration, the longer the "non-AT period" is, the larger the total time of the "remaining wait time" in the "non-AT period" is likely to be, and by extension, the probability that the "performance suggestion effect" is executed. Will be higher. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned deterioration of the game entertainment.

Examples of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

For example, in the above-mentioned modified examples 3 to 6 and 7, it was decided to perform the "navigation effect" or the "performance suggestion effect" based on the total time of the "remaining wait time", but a predetermined period (for example, non-AT) is performed. Based on the "remaining wait time" per symbol variation game in the period), the "navigation effect" or the "performance suggestion effect" may be performed.

<Circular gaming machines A1 to A7 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The slot machines of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following rotating drum type gaming machines A1 to A7.

<Rotating machine A1>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute a specific effect based on the length of the period before the start (remaining wait time).
<Claim format>
A spinning machine that starts the rotation of a plurality of rotating cylinders based on the start operation and stops the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders based on the stopping operation.
A pre-start period detecting means capable of detecting the length of the pre-start period, which is the period from the start operation to the start of rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders,
With
A spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a specific effect based on the length of the period before the start.

Among the players, there are a player having a high game speed (the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is short) and a player having a slow game speed (the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is long). Of course, for a gaming hall, a faster gaming speed is preferable because it leads to an improvement in the operating rate of the rotating body type gaming machine.

However, if the game speed is too fast (the operation interval is too short), the gambling may become excessively high. For this reason, in this rotating body type gaming machine, the gaming speed is suppressed from becoming too fast by providing a period before the start. With such a configuration, for a player with a high game speed, the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is short, so that the period before the start tends to be long (it becomes easy to wait for the next operation). For a player with a slow game speed, since the operation interval of the start operation and the stop operation is long, the period before the start tends to be short (it becomes difficult to wait for the next operation).

Therefore, in this spinning machine, a specific effect is executed based on the length of the period before the start. In this way, it is possible to execute a specific effect according to the length of the period before the start, and by extension, the game speed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player is made aware of the length of the period before the start, and by extension, the game speed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Rotating machine A2>
<Overview>
The specific production is a production that gives the player a privilege.
<Claim format>
In the rotating machine A1
The specific effect is a spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that gives a privilege to a player.

In such a rotating machine, a specific effect of giving a privilege to the player is executed based on the length of the period before the start. By doing so, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player who is expecting the privilege to be aware of the length of the period before the start, and by extension, the game speed, and enhances the game interest. Is possible.

<Rotating machine A3>
<Overview>
The specific effect is an effect that suggests the result of an internal lottery.
<Claim format>
In the rotating machine A1
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining a winning combination based on the start operation is provided.
When the result of the winning combination lottery is a specific result, when the stopping operation is performed at a specific timing, the display mode when the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders is stopped corresponds to the specific result. To be
The specific effect is a spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that suggests the result of the winning combination lottery.

In such a spinning machine, when the result of the winning combination lottery is a specific result, the display mode when the rotation of a plurality of spinning machines is stopped is specified when the stop operation is performed at a specific timing. The mode corresponds to the result. Then, based on the length of the period before the start, a specific effect suggesting the result of the winning combination lottery is executed. In this way, for the player who tries to determine the result of the combination lottery (whether or not it is a specific result) in order to stop a plurality of spinning cylinders so as to correspond to the specific result, the period before the start It is possible to realize a novel game property of being aware of the long and short, and by extension, the game speed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Rotating machine A4>
<Overview>
The specific effect is an effect that suggests "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
In the rotating machine A1
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the rotating machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The specific effect is a rotating body type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means.

In such a spinning machine, a specific effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as "performance being set" in the present specification) is executed based on the length of the period before the start. .. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" aware of the length of the period before the start, and by extension, the game speed, and enhances the game interest. Is possible.

<Rotating machine A5>
<Overview>
The specific effect is executed based on the total time of the period before the start during the predetermined period.
<Claim format>
In any one of the revolving gaming machines A1 to the revolving gaming machine A4,
The spinning-type gaming machine, characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in a predetermined period.

In such a rotating machine, a specific effect is executed based on "the total time of the period before the start in a predetermined period". In this way, it is possible to execute a specific effect according to the "game speed in a predetermined period". For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player is made aware of the "game speed in a predetermined period", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Rotating machine A6>
<Overview>
The specific effect is executed based on the total time of the period before the start between the specific states.
<Claim format>
In any one of the revolving gaming machines A1 to the revolving gaming machine A4,
It is possible to set a specific state that is advantageous to the player,
The spinning machine is characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in the period from the end of the specific state to the start of the next specific state.

In such a rotating pachinko / pachislot machine, a specific effect is executed based on "the total time of the period before the start in the period from the end of the specific state to the start of the next specific state (between the specific states)". .. In this way, it is possible to execute a specific effect according to the "game speed between specific states". For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player is made aware of the "game speed between specific states", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Rotating machine A7>
<Overview>
The specific effect is more likely to be executed when the period before the start is longer.
<Claim format>
In any one of the revolving gaming machines A1 to the revolving gaming machine A6,
The spinning-type gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is more likely to be executed when the period before the start is longer than the specified time than when the period is less than the specified time.

In such a rotating machine, the specific effect is more likely to be executed when the period before the start is longer than the specified time than when it is less than the specified time. In this way, a novel game property that allows a player who expects a specific effect to play a game (accelerates the game speed) so that the length of the period before the start is longer than the specified time. Can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the gaming speed can be increased, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the rotating body type gaming machine.

The present invention can be used for a rotating drum type gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1 ... Slot machine (rotating drum type gaming machine), 20a, 20b, 20c ... Rotating cylinder, 36 ... Start lever (rotation start member), 38a, 30b, 30c ... Rotating cylinder stop button, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (pre-start period detection means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU.

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A spinning machine that starts the rotation of a plurality of rotating cylinders based on the start operation and stops the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders based on the stopping operation.
A pre-start period detecting means capable of detecting the length of the pre-start period, which is the period from the start operation to the start of rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders,
With
A spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a specific effect based on the length of the period before the start. In the revolving pachinko machine according to claim 1,
The specific effect is a spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that gives a privilege to a player. In the revolving pachinko machine according to claim 1,
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining a winning combination based on the start operation is provided.
When the result of the winning combination lottery is a specific result, when the stopping operation is performed at a specific timing, the display mode when the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders is stopped corresponds to the specific result. To be
The specific effect is a spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that suggests the result of the winning combination lottery. In the revolving pachinko machine according to claim 1,
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the rotating machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The specific effect is a rotating body type gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means. In the revolving pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The spinning-type gaming machine, characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in a predetermined period. In the revolving pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
It is possible to set a specific state that is advantageous to the player,
The spinning machine is characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the total time of the pre-start period in the period from the end of the specific state to the start of the next specific state. In the revolving pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The spinning-type gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is more likely to be executed when the period before the start is longer than the specified time than when the period is less than the specified time.

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