JP2022169373A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To properly progress games.SOLUTION: Reel control means 306 of a game machine starts rotating reels 110 in response to the operation of a start switch during a state in which a given stop switch 120 is operated. If the given stop switch is not operated, the operation of the given stop switch 120 is not validated at timing when the operations of stop switches are enabled, but the operations of stop switches other than the given stop switch 120 are validated, and the operation of the given stop switch is validated when the operation of the given stop switch is temporarily released.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art In a slot machine as a gaming machine, a lottery for a winning combination is performed and a plurality of reels with various symbols are rotated in response to betting of medals (game value) and operation of a start switch by a player. Then, the reels are sequentially stopped according to the result of the lottery and the operation of the stop switch by the player, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the effective line, which is the line to be paid out, a predetermined number of symbols are displayed. medals are paid out (hereinafter simply referred to as "game profit") is given to the player.

In such a slot machine, in order to limit the progress speed of the game by the player, for example, after validating the operation of the stop switch in the previous game, until the operation of the stop switch is validated in the next game, You must wait at least the specified wait time.

Further, when the stop switch is operated, the operation of other stop switches is temporarily invalidated based on the stop control of the reel corresponding to the stop switch, so that the player can validate the operation of the other stop switches. You cannot perform the following operations until For example, if a predetermined time has passed since the timing at which a stop operation was performed on any one of a plurality of reels and the number of reels that are all-phase-excited is not less than 2, then the next reel is allowed to stop. There is known a technique that does not (for example, Patent Literature 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-010960

As described above, if the stop switch corresponding to the other spinning reel cannot be operated until each reel stops, the game time becomes longer. In particular, in order for the player to grasp the winning combination early and to avoid missing the winning combination grasped after the winning combination is grasped, the predetermined symbol of the predetermined reel stops on the activated line. In some cases, the eye-pushing may be performed, and the game time may be prolonged by trying to perform the eye-pushing carefully.

In order to avoid the lengthening of the game time, it is conceivable to determine whether the player has won a prize, notify the game result, or pay out medals before all the reels are stopped. However, if the game result is reported or medals are paid out before the player determines that one game has been completed, the player will feel distrust and discomfort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a game to proceed appropriately.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. Reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; The reel control means starts the rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any of the stop switches is operated, and the stop switch is started when the arbitrary stop switch is not operated. At the timing when the switch becomes operable, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated, and the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is temporarily canceled. and validates the operation of the arbitrary stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , wherein the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is not operated. For example, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches stops the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to a predetermined number, disables the first stop switch and the third stop switch different from the second stop switch, and temporarily stops the operation of the first stop switch. When released, it validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , wherein the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is not operated. For example, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the first stop switch and the first stop switch are validated. The operation of the fifth stop switch, which is different from the fourth stop switch, is not validated, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , after the start switch is operated, in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the arbitrary If the operation of the stop switch is not released once, the operation of all the stop switches is not validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , After the operation of the start switch, in a state in which any of the stop switches is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the reel The control means does not validate the operation of the arbitrary stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch, and once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released, the arbitrary Enables stop switch operation.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state where any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the The reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and operates a predetermined number of the validated stop switches. The reel corresponding to the second stop switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the second stop switch is stopped. Validate the operation of the 1st stop switch and the 3rd stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state where any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the The reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and activates the fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch. Once the operation of the first stop switch is canceled without validating the operation of the stop switch, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means With any of the stop switches being operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch is operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not being operated. , without validating the operation of the arbitrary stop switch, validating the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch, and once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch Activate the operation.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means When any first stop switch is operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated. in which the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, the second stop that has been operated up to a predetermined number The reel corresponding to the switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and validates the operation of the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means When any first stop switch is operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated. wherein the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch is validated Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without activating the operation, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is activated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of a winning determination and a process based on the winning determination, after the start switch is operated , in a state in which any of the stop switches is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated is reached, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not canceled once. , the operation of all said stop switches is not validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of a winning determination and a process based on the winning determination, after the start switch is operated , in a state where any of the stop switches is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the operation of the arbitrary stop switch Without validating the operation, validating the operation of the stop switches other than the arbitrary stop switch, and validating the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of a winning determination and a process based on the winning determination, after the start switch is operated , in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop switch without activating the operation of , and activating the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and stopping the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches. control to disable a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and the third stop switch are disabled Activate the operation.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of a winning determination and a process based on the winning determination, after the start switch is operated , in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop switch without validating the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, without validating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch, Once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are enabled.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means With any of the stop switches being operated, the reels start rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and once the operation of any of the stop switches is not released, all of the stop switches are operated. Not activated.

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately progress the game.

1 is an external view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 2 is an external view of the slot machine with the front door opened, for explaining the schematic mechanical configuration of the slot machine; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing symbol arrays on reels and activated lines; 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of a slot machine; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a winning combination. It is a figure which shows a winning-type lottery table. It is a figure which shows a prize type lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state. It is an explanatory view for explaining the transition of the production state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining reel rotation and stop processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining reel rotation and stop processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining reel rotation and stop processing; It is the flowchart which showed the main processing of a main control board. 4 is a flowchart showing reel stop processing of the main control board;

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in these embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the drawings. do.

(Mechanical Configuration of Slot Machine 100)
As shown in the external views of FIGS. 1 and 2, a slot machine 100 as a game machine includes a housing 102 with an open front surface and a front surface arranged vertically and rotatably at one end of the front surface of the housing 102. An upper door 104 and a lower front door 106 are provided. A colorless and transparent pattern display window 108 made of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate, or the like is provided at approximately the center of the lower portion of the upper front door 104. At a position corresponding to the pattern display window 108 in the housing 102 , three reels 110 (a left reel 110a, a middle reel 110b, and a right reel 110c) are independently rotatable. As shown in the pattern arrangement of FIG. 3(a), a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each area divided into 20 on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c. Through the symbol display window 108, the player can visually recognize a total of nine symbols, which are three consecutive symbols of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b and the right reel 110c located in the upper, middle and lower stages.

An operation unit installation table 112 is formed on the upper part of the front lower door 106, and the operation unit installation table 112 is provided with a medal insertion unit 114, a bet switch 116, a start switch 118, a stop switch 120, a production switch 122, and the like. there is The medal insertion unit 114 receives insertion of medals as game value through a medal insertion slot 114a. The bet switch 116 inserts (bets) a prescribed number of medals required for one game among the medals electrically stored (hereinafter simply referred to as credits) inside the slot machine 100 .

The start switch 118 is composed of, for example, a lever capable of detecting a tilting operation, and detects a game start operation by the player. The stop switches 120 (stop switch 120a, stop switch 120b, stop switch 120c) are provided corresponding to the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively, and detect a player's stop operation. In addition, when the stop switch 120 can be stopped, the player first stops any one of the stop switch 120a, the stop switch 120b, and the stop switch 120c, which is called a first stop. After that, stopping one of the two stop switches 120 that have not been stopped is called a second stop, and stopping the last remaining stop switch 120 after the second stop is called a third stop. . The effect switch 122 is composed of, for example, a press switch and a jog dial switch rotatably arranged around it, and detects a player's press operation or rotation operation.

A liquid crystal display section 124 for displaying various images associated with the performance is provided at approximately the center of the upper portion of the front upper door 104 . In addition, on the upper part and on the left and right of the front upper door 104, there are provided lamps 126 for effect, which are composed of, for example, high-intensity light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Speakers 128 are provided at the left and right positions of the liquid crystal display section 124 on the rear surface of the front upper door 104 and at the left and right positions on the rear surface of the front lower door 106 to produce auditory effects such as sound effects and musical tones.

A main credit display section 130 and a main payout display section 132 are provided on the operating section installation table 112 . A sub-credit display section 134 and a sub-payout display section 136 are provided between the symbol display window 108 and the operation section installation table 112 . The main credit display portion 130 and the sub-credit display portion 134 display the number of credited medals (the number of credits), and the main payout display portion 132 and the sub-payout display portion 136 display the number of payout medals. .

Below the reel 110 in the housing 102, a medal payout device (medal hopper) 142 for paying out medals from the medal outlet 140a is provided. In addition, a receiving tray portion 140 for storing medals dispensed from the medal ejection port 140a is provided at the lower front portion of the lower front door 106. As shown in FIG. A power switch 144 is also provided in the housing 102 . The power switch 144 is operated by an administrator who manages the slot machine 100 and is used to switch between two states, a power-off state and a power-on state.

In the housing 102, a main control board 200, which will be described later, is provided with setting keys and setting change switches (not shown) (collectively referred to as setting value setting means). In the slot machine 100, when a predetermined key (operation key) is inserted into the setting key and turned from the OFF position to the ON position, when the power is turned on through the power switch 144, the setting change mode is entered. , the setting value can be changed (simply referred to as setting change). The set value indicates the player's degree of advantage (machine ratio) in stages, and is represented, for example, in six stages from 1 to 6. In general, the higher the value of the set value, the more advantageous the game as a whole. It is set to be high (expected acquisition number is high). Each time the setting change switch is pressed in a state in which the setting can be changed, the set value is incremented by one. Then, the setting value is determined, and the setting change mode is terminated by returning the setting key to the original position (OFF position), and the game becomes possible. It should be noted that the setting can be changed only for a certain period after the power switch 144 is operated and the power is turned on.

In the slot machine 100, when a game can be started and a specified number of medals are bet, the activated line A is activated and the operation of the start switch 118 is activated. Here, bets are made by inserting credited medals through operation of the bet switch 116, inserting medals through the medal inserting unit 114, and replay combinations, which will be described later in detail, are displayed on the activated line A. This includes any case where medals are automatically inserted based on Also, the activated line A is a line for judging the winning of a winning combination, and there is one activated line A in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the activated line A has nine symbols (three reels×three rows of upper, middle, and lower) facing the symbol display window 108, the middle row of the left reel 110a, the middle row of the middle reel 110b, and the middle row of the middle reel 110b. The line is set to connect the positions corresponding to the symbols stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 110c. The invalid line is used to determine the winning combination by displaying other symbol combinations that make it easier to grasp the winning combination when it is difficult to grasp the winning combination only from the combination of symbols displayed on the valid line A. In this embodiment, five invalid lines B1, B2, B3, C1 and C2 shown in FIG. 3B are assumed. Here, the winning determination is to determine whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning type lottery is displayed on the activated line A.

Then, when the player operates the start switch 118, the game is started, the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c are rotated, and the winning type lottery and the like are executed. After that, according to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b and right reel 110c are stopped respectively. Then, when a winning combination that can receive medals wins according to the combination of the lottery results of the winning type lottery and the symbols displayed on the activated line A, the medals are paid out, and the winning type that can receive the medals is paid out. , or if the player wins but does not win, the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c are all stopped, and the game ends.

In the present embodiment, in the above-mentioned one game, a medal is inserted through the medal insertion section 114, a credited medal is inserted through operation of the bet switch 116, or a replay combination is displayed on the activated line A. After one of the medals is automatically inserted based on the above, the rotation of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c is controlled according to the player's operation of the start switch 118, and the winning type lottery is executed. The left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel corresponding to the operated stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c according to the lottery result of the lottery type lottery and the operation of the plurality of stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c by the player. 110c are respectively controlled to be stopped, and when a winning combination capable of receiving medals is won, the game is played until the medals are paid out. In addition, when the winning type for which medals can be paid out is not won, or when the player wins but does not win, the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c all stop, and one game ends. However, the start of one game may be read as the operation of the start switch 118 by the player instead of the insertion of medals or the winning of a replay combination. Also, the number of times such one game is repeated is the number of games.

(Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 100)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 includes a main control board 200 (main control section) that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control board 202 (sub-control section) that controls the effects according to the progress of the game. A control board is provided that includes. In addition, electrical signal transmission between the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 is limited to one direction only from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 202 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

(Main control board 200)
The main control board 200 has a semiconductor integrated circuit including a main CPU 200a that is a central processing unit, a main ROM 200b that stores programs and the like, a main RAM 200c that functions as a work area, etc., and controls the entire slot machine 100. . The data in the main RAM 200c is retained without being erased, even when the power is turned off, unless the setting is changed and the RAM is cleared.

In addition, the main control board 200 functions by the main CPU 200a cooperating with the main RAM 200c based on the program stored in the main ROM 200b. 306, determination means 308, payout control means 310, game state control means 312, effect state control means 314, command transmission means 316 and other functional units.

The main control board 200 receives various detection signals from an inserted medal detection section 114b for detecting insertion of medals into the medal slot 114a, a bet switch 116, a start switch 118, and stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Based on the received detection signal, the main CPU 200a executes various processes.

The initialization means 300 executes initialization processing in the main control board 200 . The betting means 302 bets medals to be used for games. Based on the operation of the start switch 118, the winning type lottery means 304 performs a winning type lottery for determining the suitability of the winning combination, more specifically, the suitability of the winning combination including the winning combination, as will be described in detail later.

The reel control means 306 controls the rotation of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b and the right reel 110c according to the operation of the start switch 118, and corresponds to the rotating left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b and the right reel 110c. Depending on the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c are controlled to stop. In addition, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in the previous game in response to the operation of the start switch 118, and then displays the lottery result of the winning type lottery. The time until the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is validated (invalidated by the completion of the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in the previous game) is extended beyond the specified time, and during that time, the reel 110a. , 110b, and 110c are rotated in various manners (freeze effect). In the reel performance, an arbitrary switch that should be enabled is not enabled for a predetermined time, processing that should be executed is suspended for a predetermined time, or a signal of an arbitrary switch that should be transmitted and received is transmitted or received for a predetermined time. It can be realized by doing or not.

A reel drive control section 150 is also connected to the main control board 200 . The reel drive control unit 150 drives a stepping motor 152 based on a rotation start signal for the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c, which is transmitted from the reel control means 306 in response to the operation signal of the start switch 118. do. In addition, the reel drive control unit 150 detects the respective stop signals of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c, which are transmitted from the reel control means 306, and the rotation position detection circuit 154 in response to the operation signal of the stop switch 120. Drive of the stepping motor 152 is stopped based on the signal.

The determining means 308 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line A. Here, the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line A may simply be called winning. A payout control means 310 pays out medals in the number (amount of value) corresponding to the winning combination based on the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination being displayed on the activated line A (winning). A medal payout device 142 is connected to the main control board 200, and the payout control means 310 discharges medals while counting the number of payout medals.

The game state control means 312 refers to the result of the winning type lottery and the determination result of the determination means 308, and shifts the game state to one of a plurality of types of game states. In addition, the effect state control means 314 refers to the result of the winning type lottery, the determination result of the determination means 308, and the transition information of the game state, and shifts the effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states.

The command transmission means 316 is a game-related command associated with the operation of the betting means 302, the winning type lottery means 304, the reel control means 306, the determination means 308, the payout control means 310, the game state control means 312, the effect state control means 314, and the like. are sequentially determined, and the determined commands are sequentially transmitted to the sub control board 202 .

The main control board 200 is also provided with a random number generator (random number generating means) 200d. The random number generator 200d sequentially increments the count value, loops within a predetermined numerical range, and extracts the count value at a predetermined point in time to obtain a random number. A random number generated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as a winning type lottery random number) is used for the game profit given to the player, for example, for the winning type lottery means 304 to determine the winning type. .

(Sub control board 202)
The sub-control board 202, like the main control board 200, has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a sub-CPU 202a as a central processing unit, a sub-ROM 202b storing programs and the like, and a sub-RAM 202c functioning as a work area. , based on the command from the main control board 200, especially controls the performance. A backup power supply (not shown) is connected to the sub-RAM 202c as well as the main RAM 200c, so that data is retained without being erased even when the power is turned off. The sub control board 202 is also provided with a random number generator (random number generating means) 202d, similar to the main control board 200, and the random number generated by the random number generator 202d It is used to determine the mode of production.

Also, in the sub-control board 202, the sub-CPU 202a functions by cooperating with the sub-RAM 202c based on the program stored in the sub-ROM 202b. It has a functional part.

The initialization determination means 330 executes initialization processing in the sub control board 202 . The command receiving means 332 receives commands from other control boards such as the main control board 200 and processes the commands. The effect control means 334 receives the detection signal from the effect switch 122, and determines the effect of the game performed by each device of the liquid crystal display unit 124, the speaker 128, and the effect lamp 126 based on the received command. Specifically, the effect control means 334 controls the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 124, the effect lamp 126, the sub-credit display unit 134, the sub-payout display unit 136, and other illumination equipment for effects. Along with determining the decoration data, the audio data constituting the audio to be output from the speaker 128 is also determined. And the production|presentation control means 334 performs the production|presentation of the determined game. Note that the production includes an auxiliary production. In the winning type lottery, when winning a selected winning type in which a correct combination (a specific combination) and an incorrect combination are duplicated, the correct operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, which is the winning condition for the correct combination, is performed. This is an effect for notifying the operation mode. With such an auxiliary effect, the player can easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the correct combination on the activated line A. An effect state in which such an assist effect is executed is called an AT (assist time) effect state. Also, a so-called ART game state may be used in which an AT effect state and an RT (replay time) game state with a high probability of winning a replay combination progress in parallel.

In the following, information managed by a board other than the main control board 200, including the sub control board 202, such as the liquid crystal display section 124, the effect lamp 126, the speaker 128, the sub credit display section 134, and the sub payout display section 136 The means may be called other notification means. On the other hand, the notification means managed by the main control board 200, such as the main credit display section 130 and the main payout display section 132, may be called main notification means (instruction monitor). Also, the main notification means and other notification means capable of executing the auxiliary effect may be collectively referred to as the auxiliary effect execution means. The effect state control means 314 causes the auxiliary effect executing means to execute the auxiliary effect in the AT effect state.

(Table used in main control board 200)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining winning combinations, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a winning type lottery table.

As will be described later in detail, the slot machine 100 is provided with a plurality of types of game states and effect states, and the game states and effect states are changed in accordance with the progress of the game. In the main control board 200, the main ROM 200b stores a plurality of winning type lottery tables corresponding to the game states managed and controlled by the game state control means 312. FIG. The winning type lottery means 304 stores the corresponding winning type lottery table in the main ROM 200b according to the current set value (indicating the easiness of obtaining a game profit in stages) stored in the main RAM 200c and the current gaming state. Based on the extracted winning type lottery table, it is determined which winning type in the winning type lottery table the winning type lottery random number acquired in response to the operation signal of the start switch 118 corresponds to.

Here, the winning combination constituting the winning type extracted from the winning type lottery table includes a replay combination, a minor combination, and a bonus combination. The replay combination is a combination in which, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the activated line A, the game can be played again without the player betting new medals. A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the symbol combination by displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the minor combination on the activated line A. In addition, the bonus combination is changed to a bonus game state (a game state during RBB operation to be described later), which is managed by the game state control means 312, by displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on the activated line A. It is a role that can be transferred to

As for the winning combination in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning combination "replay 1" to "replay 7" are provided as replay combinations. In addition, as the small winning combination, winning combinations “small winning combination 1” to “small winning combination 39” are provided. In addition, a winning combination “RBB” is provided as a bonus combination. In FIG. 5, the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c are associated with one or a plurality of symbols forming each winning combination.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the stop switch 120 is operated by the player, if the symbols forming the symbol combination corresponding to the possible winning combination are on the effective line A, the reel control means By 306, stop control is performed so that the symbol is stopped on the activated line A. Further, when the stop switch 120 is operated, there are 4 symbols in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reel 110, although the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that can be won are not on the activated line A. If it exists within the range corresponding to the minute (pull-in range), the reel control means 306 controls the number of symbols away from each other to be the number of sliding symbols, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination are valid. Stop control is performed so as to stop after maintaining the rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to draw onto the line A. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to winning combinations that can be won on the reel 110, and all of them exist within the pull-in range of the reel 110, which symbol is placed on the effective line A according to a predetermined priority. It is determined whether to pull it upward, and stop control is performed so as to stop after maintaining the rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to pull the prioritized symbol onto the effective line A. - 特許庁Incidentally, when the stop switch 120 is pressed, if a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination other than a winable winning combination is on the effective line A, the reel control means 306 controls the symbol is not stopped on the effective line A, so-called kicking processing is also executed in parallel. In addition, as will be described later, when an operation mode (operation order or operation timing) is set as a winning condition for a winning combination included in the winning type, the reel control means 306 controls the winning combination according to the player's operation mode. The symbol combination corresponding to is controlled to be displayed on the activated line A.

Then, for example, symbols constituting symbol combinations corresponding to winning hands "replay 1" to "replay 4", winning hands "small hand 1" to "small hand 6", and "small hand 35" to "small hand 39". are arranged so that they can always be displayed on the activated line A by the stop control described above on each reel 110 . Such a winning combination may be expressed as PB=1. On the other hand, for example, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 5” to “Replay 7”, the winning combination “Small combination 7” to “Small combination 34”, and the winning combination “RBB” are displayed on each reel 110. , the above-mentioned stop control does not always allow the arrangement to be displayed on the effective line A, so that a so-called dropout may occur. Such a winning combination may be expressed as PB≠1.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the winning type lottery table, a plurality of winning areas are defined, and the winning type to be the target of the lottery differs depending on each game state, and the presence or absence of non-winning (losing) differs. or 6 and 7, the winning areas ( Winning types) are represented by "⊚" and "○", but in reality, the main ROM 200b stores a winning-type lottery table corresponding to each of a plurality of game states. In addition, "◎" indicates that it is possible to draw a lottery to move to an advantageous section, and "○" indicates that it is impossible to draw a lottery to move to an advantageous section. It shows that it is a winning type.

In the winning type lottery table, each partitioned winning area is associated with a predetermined number (winning range value), which is a numerical value indicating a winning range, and a winning type. The total number of winning type lottery random numbers (65536) is obtained by summing up the numbers set in the winning areas. Therefore, the probability that each winning type is determined is a value obtained by dividing the number associated with the winning area by the total number of winning type lottery random numbers. A winning-type lottery means 304 sequentially obtains set numbers from a plurality of winning areas in the winning-type lottery table in descending order of numbers based on the game state at that time, and converts the set numbers to winning-type lottery random numbers. When the value after subtraction becomes less than 0, the winning type associated with the winning area at that time is taken as the lottery result of the winning type lottery. Also, the set numbers of all the winning areas of 1 or more winning areas are subtracted from the winning type lottery random number, and if the value after subtraction is 0 or more, the winning type "losing" of the winning area 0 is the winning type lottery. lottery result.

Here, the winning combination "RBB" constituting the winning type "RBB" will be supplemented. Predetermined Type 1 Special Accessory RB is an accessory that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability of operating the conditional device related to winning for each specified number. It is activated when the game is played, and can continue to operate until the result of the game is obtained not more than 12 times. Here, the conditional device is a device whose operation is a necessary condition for displaying a combination of symbols related to winning, replay, the operation of the accessory or the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, and the winning type lottery ( It means a winning flag that operates when winning a lottery by an electronic computer performed in a game machine. And the role product continuous operating device (winning role "RBB") related to the first type special role product constituting the winning type "RBB" is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special role product RB. It is activated when a specific combination of symbols is displayed, and ends when it is determined in advance.

According to the winning type lottery table of FIG. 6, for example, the winning area 0 is associated with the winning type "lost". No combination is displayed on the activated line A, and medals are not paid out. However, as will be described later, if the RBB internal winning flag is carried over to the next game, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" can be displayed on the activated line A by winning the winning type "lost". It becomes possible.

In addition, the winning area 1 is associated with the winning type "small winning combination ALL" in which the winning combinations "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 39" are duplicated, and the winning area 2 corresponds to the winning combination " The winning type "1 piece ALLA" in which the "small winning combination 11" to "small winning combination 39" are included in duplicate is associated with the winning area 3, and the winning combination "small winning combination 12" to "small winning combination 27" are associated with the winning area 3. The winning type "one card ALLB", which is redundantly included, is associated with it. In addition, the winning area 4 is associated with the winning type "choice 1 sheet 1" in which the winning combination "small combination 12" and "small combination 20" are duplicated, and the winning area 5 is associated with the winning combination "small combination Winning type "Choice 1 sheet 2" in which "Hand 13" and "Small win 21" are overlapped is associated, and winning area 6 is associated with winning combination "Small win 14" and "Small win 22". The winning type "choice 1 3" included in the winning area 7 is associated with the winning type "choice 1 4" in which the winning combination "small combination 15" and "small combination 23" are duplicated. are mapped. The winning area 8 is associated with the winning type "weak cherry" in which the winning combination "small combination 35" and "small combination 36" are duplicated, and the winning area 9 is associated with the winning combination "small combination 37". to "small win 39" are associated with the winning type "strong cherry", and the winning area 10 contains the winning wins "small win 7", "small win 8", and "small win 11". The winning type "watermelon A" that overlaps is associated, and the winning area 11 is associated with the winning type "watermelon B" that overlaps the winning combination "small combination 7" to "small combination 10". The winning area 12 is associated with the winning type "strong bell" in which the winning combinations "small combination 1", "small combination 3", and "small combination 5" are overlapped. In addition, the winning area 13 is associated with the winning type "common bell A" in which the winning hands "small hand 1" to "small hand 6" are overlapped, and the winning area 14 is associated with the winning hand "small hand 1” to “small winning combination 6” and “small winning combination 11” are included in duplicate, and are associated with the winning type “common bell B”.

In addition, in the winning areas 15 to 26, the correct combination (winning combination "small combination 1" to "small combination 6") with the number of payouts of 11 and the incorrect combination (winning combination "small combination") with the number of payouts of 1 Selected winning types (winning types "batting order bell 1A" to "batting order bell 6A", "batting order bell 1B" to "batting order bell 6B") that overlap with "hand 12" to "small win 34") are associated with each other. It is

Further, according to the winning type lottery table of FIG. 7, the winning areas 27 to 39 include the winning combinations "Replay 1" to "Replay 7" in duplicate. ”, and “symbol replay B1” to “symbol replay B6” are associated with each other. In addition, the winning area 40 is associated with the winning type "normal replay" in which the winning combination "replay 1" and "replay 2" are overlapped.

Further, the winning areas 41 to 46 are associated with the winning types "RBB1" to "RBB6" in which the winning combination "RBB" is included singly or overlapped with other minor combinations.

Then, when a winning type in which a plurality of winning hands are overlapped is won, a winning condition, such as stop The order in which the switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated is set.

In the following description, the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that stop the reels in the order of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c are referred to as "batting order 1," and the left reel 110a, the right reel 110c, and the middle reel 110b are operated. The operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that sequentially stop the reels are referred to as "batting order 2", and the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that stop the reels in the order of the middle reel 110b, the left reel 110a, and the right reel 110c are referred to as the "batting order." 3", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c for stopping the reels in the order of the middle reel 110b, the right reel 110c, and the left reel 110a is set to "hitting order 4", and the right reel 110c, the left reel 110a, and the middle reel 110b are operated in this order. The operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c for stopping the reels is defined as "hitting order 5", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c for stopping the reels in the order of the right reel 110c, middle reel 110b, and left reel 110a is defined as "hitting order 6". ”.

For example, in the non-internal game state, if the winning type "batting order bell 1A" in the winning area 15 is won and an operation is performed according to the correct operation mode (batting order 1), the payout number is 11, which is the correct winning combination. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the "small win 1" is preferentially displayed on the activated line A. - 特許庁Further, when the operation of the batting order 2 is performed, the stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "small combination 28" which is the incorrect combination with the number of payouts of 1 is preferentially displayed on the activated line A. is performed, and when the operation according to the batting order 3, 4 is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "small combination 12", which is an incorrect combination of the number of payouts of 1, is preferentially placed on the activated line A by 1/4. Stop control is performed so as to be displayed with a probability, and when operations are performed according to the batting order of 5 and 6, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "small combination 16", which is an incorrect combination of the number of payouts of 1, is on the valid line A. Stop control is performed so that it is preferentially displayed on the top with a probability of 1/4.

It should be noted that the winning probability (set number) of each winning type in the winning areas 15 to 26 is set to be equal. Since the player usually cannot know which type of winning has been won, the winning areas 15 to 26 as described above are provided to make it difficult for the correct combination to win. Further, as described above, even if the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated in the batting order in which the incorrect combination is preferentially displayed, the symbol combination corresponding to the incorrect combination is necessarily displayed on the activated line A. However, depending on the mode of operation, there are cases where a failure occurs (PB≠1).

When one of the winning types described above is won, an internal winning flag corresponding to each winning type is established (ON), and each reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the state of establishment of this internal winning flag. The Rukoto. At this time, if a winning type including a small winning combination is won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to these winning combinations cannot be displayed on the activated line A in the game, after the end of the game. The internal winning flag is turned OFF. In other words, the right to win a minor winning combination is limited only within the game in which the winning type including the minor winning combination has been won, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game. On the other hand, if the winning type including the winning combination "RBB" is won, the RBB internal winning flag is established (ON) and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is displayed on the activated line A. The RBB internal winning flag is carried over across games until it is displayed. In addition, when the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning type including the replay combination is established, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the replay combinations included in the winning type is always on the activated line A. After the display is performed and the processing required to play the next game without medals is performed, the internal winning flag is turned OFF.

(Transition of game state)
Now, with reference to FIG. 8, the game state transition will be described. Here, a plurality of game states such as a non-internal game state, an RBB internal game state, and an RBB active game state are prepared. Each game state is changed according to winning of a bonus combination, winning (activation), and termination, as described later.

The non-internal game state is a game state corresponding to an initial state in a plurality of game states. In such a non-internal game state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to about 1/7.3. In addition, in the non-internal game state, the winning combination "RBB" is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, approximately 1/30).

The game state control means 312 changes the game state according to winning of the winning combination “RBB”. For example, in a game in which the winning combination "RBB" is won, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is displayed on the activated line A, the game state control means 312 changes the game state to the RBB active game state. Migrate (1).

In the RBB active gaming state, the probability of winning the replay combination is set to zero. In the gaming state during the RBB operation, the winning types that can be won are the winning type "small hand ALL" in the winning area 1, and the winning types "1 card ALLA" and "1 card ALLB" in the winning areas 2 and 3. is set. When the winning type "small win ALL" is won, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning hands "small win 1" to "small win 39" is displayed on the effective line A, and the winning type "1 sheet ALL" is won. Then, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the winning combination “small combination 11” to “small combination 39” is displayed on the activated line A. In this case, the number of coins expected to be obtained per unit game in the RBB-operating game state is lowered by such a configuration of the small winning combination.

When the conditions for ending the RBB-activated gaming state are met, that is, when the acquired number reaches a predetermined number, the gaming state control means 312 shifts the gaming state to the non-internal gaming state (2).

On the other hand, in the game in which the winning combination "RBB" is won, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" cannot be displayed on the activated line A, the game state control means 312 changes the game state to the inside of the RBB. Transition to a middle game state (special game state) (3).

In the RBB internal gaming state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to about 1/5.9. In addition, in the RBB internal gaming state, the winning type "loss" is not won. In other words, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning hand "RBB" cannot be displayed on the activated line A in the winning game of the winning hand "RBB", after that, the winning hand "RBB" is replaced by a smaller combination or a smaller combination. Since the replay combination is preferentially stopped on the activated line A, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" cannot be displayed on the activated line A. - 特許庁Therefore, once the gaming state shifts to the RBB inside gaming state, the RBB inside gaming state is maintained without transition of the gaming state thereafter. Here, while maintaining the RBB inside game state, the AT effect state is realized in the RBB inside game state.

Here, in the RBB internal middle game state, since a plurality of types of correct hands are won without overlapping each other, the chances of winning the correct hands can be increased. By performing the auxiliary performance in the AT performance state in the state, it is possible to easily obtain medals. On the other hand, in the game state during RBB operation, since a plurality of types of correct hands are won in duplicate, there are few opportunities for winning the correct hands, so the correct hands are awarded more than in the AT presentation state in other game states. This reduces the number of chances that a player can play, which makes it difficult for a player to increase the number of medals he or she owns. Therefore, while providing the function of the RBB operating game state that the probability of winning a winning combination is higher than that of the RBB inside game state, the RBB operating game state is equivalent to the RBB inside game state in terms of medal acquisition performance. A specification (acceleration RBB) of being inferior can be realized.

(Transition of production state)
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state. Hereinafter, the effect state (non-AT effect state, AT effect state) to be changed by the effect state control means 314 in the main control board 200 will be described in detail. In addition, below, the case where the game state is the RBB inside game state will be described.

Here, in order to comprehensively and uniformly determine whether or not the game state with high medal acquisition performance is biased, the game section having the performance related to the instruction function, that is, the auxiliary performance (instruction function) is executed. A game section that is advantageous to the player, including a game section, is defined as an advantageous section (specific section). In the advantageous section, as a result of performing a lottery related to the operation of the auxiliary effect on the main control board 200, when the auxiliary effect is activated, the main control board 200 can identify the content of the instruction, for example, the main notification This is a game section in which instruction information may be transmitted to peripheral boards such as the sub-control board 202 only when it is displayed on the means. A game section different from the advantageous section is defined as a non-advantageous section. Therefore, a plurality of production states (non-AT production state, AT production state) belong to either the advantageous section or the non-advantageous section which are game sections. In this embodiment, almost all production states belong to the advantageous section, and the non-advantageous section is realized in a part of the non-AT production state (here, the non-advantageous production state).

In the advantageous section, among the winning modes in which the correct role is lost if there is no assistance effect, in the selected winning type in which the payout for the correct role is the maximum (here, 11), the assistance that assists the winning of the correct role When an effect (auxiliary effect for obtaining the maximum number of coins to be paid out) is performed, for example, the effect must be notified by lighting the section indicator 160 .

In addition, in the non-advantageous section, it is possible to change the winning probability of the winning type for each set value, but the probability of determining the transition to the effect state (AT effect state) accompanied by the auxiliary effect in the same winning type must not be different for each set value. On the other hand, in the advantageous section, the winning probability of the winning type and the probability of determining the transition (or addition) to the production state (AT production state) with the auxiliary production in the same winning type are different for each set value. It is possible to

Therefore, the production state control means 314 manages the transition between the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section in addition to managing the transition of the production state. In addition, regardless of such management, the advantageous section is forcibly terminated by satisfying the following termination conditions. For example, the value counted in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value (for example, the number of staying games (the number of game executions) reaches 1500 games, or the number of acquired sheets (net increase number) exceeds 2400) to force quit. In any case, the effect state control means 314 resets all the information updated in the advantageous section (all variables that affect the performance related to the instruction function) by shifting from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. .

(Non-AT production state, AT production state)
In the non-AT production state, the execution frequency of the auxiliary production is much lower than in the AT production state, and the auxiliary production is almost not performed, so the number of medals that can be obtained is limited. Here, six performance states such as a normal performance state, a non-advantageous performance state, a preparation performance state, a first interval performance state, a continuous lottery performance state, and a second interval performance state are provided as non-AT performance states.

In the AT performance state, it is possible to obtain a large number of medals while suppressing the consumption of medals by causing the assistance performance executing means to execute the assistance performance when all the selected winning types are won. Therefore, by shifting to the AT effect state, the player can progress the game more advantageously than in the non-AT effect state. Here, a pseudo bonus effect state is provided as the AT effect state. Each effect state (normal effect state, pseudo-bonus effect state, non-advantageous effect state, preparation effect state, first interval effect state, continuous lottery effect state, second interval effect state) will be individually described below.

(Each production state)
The normal rendering state is a rendering state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of rendering states. The performance state control means 314 performs AT lottery in the normal performance state. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining transition to the AT performance state, and the performance state control means 314 performs the AT lottery with different probabilities for each winning type determined by the winning type lottery. Then, when the AT lottery is won, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the pseudo bonus performance state which is the AT performance state after the predetermined number of precursor games has passed (1). Further, when a predetermined ceiling condition (for example, a predetermined number of games are played continuously in the normal production state) is satisfied in the normal production state without transitioning to the pseudo-bonus production state (so-called ceiling reached), the production state control means 314 shifts the production state to a pseudo-bonus production state (1). The transition to the pseudo-bonus effect state due to reaching the ceiling will be described in detail later.

In the pseudo-bonus effect state, an auxiliary effect is executed until a predetermined end condition (for example, the number of games played reaches a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, and the player can, for example, expect to win in the pseudo-bonus effect state. A number of 3.5 sheets can be obtained. Incidentally, in the pseudo bonus effect state, mainly two end conditions are prepared. For example, if the end condition is that the number of games played reaches the predetermined number of games, two levels of 30 and 80 are provided as the predetermined number of games, and either one is determined by lottery. In the pseudo-bonus effect state, the player naturally obtains more game profits as the number of games played increases. Therefore, the player would want the predetermined number of games to be 80, not 30. However, even if 30 is determined as the predetermined number of games, a promotion lottery is also performed to increase the predetermined number of games of the auxiliary effect from 30 to 80 during the completion of the predetermined number of games. The conditions for terminating the pseudo-bonus effect state will be described in detail later. Here, as an example of the termination condition of the pseudo-bonus effect state, the number of games played has reached the predetermined number of games. Reaching a certain number or reaching a predetermined number of acquired sheets (net increased number of sheets) may be employed.

Then, in the pseudo-bonus effect state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the effect state control means 314 may shift the effect state to a non-advantageous effect state (2). At this time, the effect state control means 314 temporarily shifts the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section, and resets all the information updated in the advantageous section. For example, if the preceding pseudo-bonus effect state is the initial pseudo-bonus effect state, that is, if it is the pseudo-bonus effect state immediately after shifting from the normal effect state, the effect state control means 314 changes the effect state to a non-advantageous state. While shifting to the performance state, the advantageous section is temporarily shifted to the non-advantageous section. In addition, even if the pseudo-bonus effect state in the previous stage is the pseudo-bonus effect state of the multiples of 3 (3, 6, . . . ) that does not go through the normal effect state, , shifts to a non-advantageous section, and temporarily shifts the advantageous section to a non-advantageous section.

Then, the effect state control means 314 draws a lottery for the transition to the advantageous section with a high probability (for example, 1/2), returns to the advantageous section after completing a few games, and shifts the effect state to the preparation effect state ( 3). This is to avoid the pseudo-bonus effect state from being forcibly terminated when the value counted in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value.

On the other hand, if the pseudo-bonus effect state in the preceding stage is not the first time, or if it is not the pseudo-bonus effect state of the multiple times of 3 that does not pass through the normal effect state, the effect state control means 314 shifts the effect state to the non-advantageous effect state. (4). This is to prevent the pseudo-bonus effect state from being forcibly terminated when the value counted in the advantageous interval reaches a predetermined value, and to prevent the advantageous interval from ending unnecessarily.

In the preparation production state, the production state control means 314 draws a lottery for transition to the first interval production state with a high probability (for example, 1/2), and based on the determination of the transition to the first interval production state, the production state is changed. to the first interval effect state (5).

The first interval effect state continues until a predetermined end condition (for example, completion of 40 games) is satisfied, during which a continuation lottery for the pseudo-bonus effect state is executed. Unlike the pseudo-bonus effect state, the first interval effect state is different from the pseudo-bonus effect state in that the number of expected wins per unit game is small and may have a negative value. In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect state is set to always be the first interval effect state when the advantageous section is won in the non-advantageous section. Therefore, after the pseudo-bonus effect state ends, even if the advantageous section continues, or if the transition to the non-advantageous section is made once as described above, the transition to the first interval effect state is made. becomes. Then, when a predetermined termination condition in the first interval effect state is satisfied, the effect state control means 314 shifts the effect state to the continuous lottery effect state (6).

The continuous lottery effect state continues until a predetermined termination condition (for example, completion of 5 games) is satisfied, and finally, the result of the continuous lottery of the pseudo-bonus effect state in the first interval effect state is reported. Unlike the pseudo-bonus effect state, the expected winning number per unit game is small in such a continuous lottery effect state, and the value may be negative. In the first interval effect state, if the transition (continuation) to the pseudo-bonus effect state is determined, the effect state control means 314 shifts the effect state to the pseudo-bonus effect state (7), and the pseudo-bonus effect state. , the production state control means 314 returns the production state to the normal production state (8).

As described above, in the present embodiment, once the pseudo bonus effect state is entered, the pseudo bonus effect state→preparation effect state→first interval effect state→continuous lottery effect state, unless the continuous lottery of the continuous lottery effect state is missed. By repeating the transition of , the player can accumulate medals.

In addition, in the preparation production state, the production state control means 314 performs a lottery for the transition to the second interval production state in addition to the lottery for the transition to the first interval production state. However, the probability of transition to the second interval effect state (eg, 1/20) is set smaller than the probability of transition to the first interval effect state (eg, 1/2). In the preparation production state, when the transition to the second interval production state is determined before the transition to the first interval production state is determined, the production state control means 314 determines the transition to the second interval production state. Based on (9), the production state is shifted to the second interval production state. Here, an example is given in which the lottery for transition to the second interval effect state is performed in the preparatory effect state, but similarly, the lottery for transition to the second interval effect state may be performed in the non-advantageous effect state.

Like the first interval effect state, the second interval effect state continues until a predetermined end condition (for example, completion of 40 games) is satisfied, during which a continuation lottery for the pseudo-bonus effect state is executed. Like the first interval effect state, the second interval effect state differs from the pseudo bonus effect state in that the number of expected wins per unit game is small and may have a negative value.

However, in the second interval effect state, the pseudo bonus effect state is determined with a higher probability than in the first interval effect state. For example, in the first interval effect state, the pseudo-bonus effect state is determined at 1/58 every game for 40 games (winning probability 50%), and in the second interval effect state, the pseudo-bonus effect state is determined for 40 games. is determined at every game 1/25 (winning probability 80%). Then, when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, the effect state control means 314 shifts the effect state to the continuous lottery effect state (10). Once the transition to the second interval effect state is determined, after that, there is no transition to the non-advantageous effect state, the preparation effect state, or the first interval effect state until the continuous lottery effect state is entered. From the pseudo-bonus effect state, only the second interval effect state is entered (11). Therefore, the player can always receive a continuous lottery with a high probability. Further, once the transition to the second interval effect state is determined, even if the transition to the pseudo bonus effect state is not determined in the continuous lottery effect state, the effect state control means 314 immediately changes the effect state. The state is shifted to a non-advantageous performance state without returning to the normal performance state (12). Therefore, when the transition to the pseudo-bonus effect state is not determined in the continuous lottery effect state, the pseudo-bonus effect state→preparation effect state→first interval effect state→continuation until the continuous lottery of the continuous lottery effect state fails again. The transition of the lottery effect state can be repeated. In this way, once the state is shifted to the second interval effect state, the transition from the pseudo bonus effect state→the second interval effect state→continuous lottery effect state can be repeated with high probability, and furthermore, the pseudo bonus effect state→the second interval effect state→continuous lottery effect state can be repeated with a high probability. Even if the transition to the bonus performance state is not determined, at least, the transition from the pseudo bonus performance state→preparation performance state→first interval performance state→continuous lottery performance state can be repeated again, so that the player can play more games. medals can be accumulated. That is, it can be said that the second interval effect state is more advantageous than the first interval effect state.

Further, as described above, the effect state control means 314, when shifting from the pseudo-bonus effect state to the second interval effect state, can shift to the non-advantageous section unlike the transition to the first interval effect state. do not have. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus effect state is the first-time pseudo-bonus effect state, the effect state control means 314 does not shift to the second interval effect state, and temporarily replaces the advantageous section with the non-advantageous section. , and be sure to shift to the first interval performance state. Then, the advantageous section is reset once. Therefore, even if the advantageous section is not reset when shifting to the second interval presentation state, the pseudo bonus presentation state passing through the second interval presentation state will not end in a short period of time due to the limitation of the advantageous section, and the player will be able to A lot of medals can be obtained by a loop of pseudo bonus effect state→second interval effect state→continuous lottery effect state.

(Reel rotation and stop processing)
As described above, in the slot machine 100, each reel 110a, 110b, 110c is rotated and stopped through operation of each switch such as the bet switch 116, the start switch 118, the stop switch 120, etc. You can earn medals accordingly. Here, the rotation and stop processing of the reels 110a, 110b and 110c in response to the operation of the start switch 118 and the stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c will be described in detail.

When the player operates the start switch 118, the reel control means 306 starts rotating the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c (hereinafter, starting the rotation of the reel 110 is referred to as starting rotation). Then, the reel control means 306 causes the rotational speeds of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c to increase (hereinafter, the state in which the rotational speeds are increasing is referred to as an acceleration state), and reaches a predetermined speed (less than 80 rpm/min). Then, the predetermined speed is maintained (hereinafter, the state in which the speed is maintained and rotated is referred to as a constant speed state). Then, when all the indexes specifying the respective positions of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are detected, the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. The player can determine whether the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is valid or invalid by the color of the backlight emitted from each of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. For example, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is valid, the backlight of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c emits blue light, and if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is invalid, the stop switch The backlights of 120a, 120b, and 120c are made to emit red light. Such emission colors and emission timings will be described in detail later with reference to flowcharts.

However, the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c not only when the index is detected but also when a predetermined permission condition is satisfied. Permission conditions are described below.

As described above, the bet switch 116, the start switch 118, and the stop switch 120 are exposed to the slot machine 100 for easy operation, and can be touched by the player at any time. However, even if the player operates each switch, if the operation of the switch is not validated, the operation will not be effectively processed. For example, when one game ends, the operation of the bet switch 116 is validated, and when medals are betted, the operation of the start switch 118 is validated, and when the start switch 118 is operated, the reels 110a and 110b. , 110c start rotating and the reels 110a, 110b, 110c can be stopped, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled, and the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are stopped.

Therefore, after operating the start switch 118, the player waits for the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c to be validated, operates the validated stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and reels 110a, Stop 110b and 110c. Since the stop switch 120 can be operated at any time, after the operation of the start switch 118 is validated, the player operates (holds) any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that have not yet been validated. , the start switch 118 can be operated. However, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated, the operation is not effectively processed, only the operation of the start switch 118 is effectively processed, and the reel control means 306 The reels 110a, 110b, and 110c start rotating according to the operation. Then, when all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b and 110c are detected and the timing for validating the operation of the stop switch 120 in one game is reached, the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the stop switch 120a, 120b and 120c. do. However, if the stop switch 120 has already been operated at this timing and the operation has not been canceled (if the ON state is maintained), as soon as the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is validated, the The operation is effectively accepted, and the reel 110 starts to stop.

Thus, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is accepted as soon as the operation is validated, the following problems may arise. That is, the stop positions of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are determined based on the rotation start positions of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. The reels 110a, 110b, and 110c can be stopped at desired positions without any adjustment, so-called spot pressing assistance.

In addition, even if the stop switch 120 is fixed in the operated state (ON state) and has a failure, the stop switch 120a is turned off as soon as the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is validated. , 120b and 120c are effectively accepted, the game progresses with the stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c malfunctioning.

Furthermore, even if the player accidentally operates the start switch 118 while holding down the stop switch 120 for some reason, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c can be effectively accepted. The reel 110 corresponding to the erroneously operated stop switch 120, which is different from the stop switch 120 to be operated or the stop switch 120 to be operated, stops. As a result, for example, when the effect state is a pseudo-bonus effect state (AT effect state), a stop operation different from the correct operation mode may occur, and the original game profit may not be obtained.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in one game in a state in which the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated (the pressing operation is maintained). When all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not released, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not validated. do. Then, the reel control means 306 detects all indexes of the reels 110a, 110b and 110c while the stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c are operated, and releases the operation of the operated stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c. Then, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is validated. Therefore, the permission condition described above is that the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is canceled (not operated).

10 to 12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the rotation and stop processing of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. FIG. 10 shows the operation timings of the stop switch 120 and the reels 110, and FIGS. represents an aspect. The arrows in FIGS. 11 and 12 indicate that each reel 110 is rotating, the stop switches 120 whose operation is invalid are indicated by cross hatching, and the stop switches 120 whose operation is valid are indicated by outline. Here, for convenience of explanation, the case where the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c for stopping the reels in the order of the reel 110a, the reel 110b, and the reel 110c are operated in the order of hitting, that is, in the order of hitting in a forward order will be described. Needless to say, it can be applied to any of the batting orders of all (six in this case).

At time (a) in FIG. 10, the player operates (depresses) the stop switch 120a, and as shown in FIG. ), the start switch 118 is operated. When the start switch 118 is operated, the reel control means 306, as shown in FIG. 11(b), excites the stepping motors 152 corresponding to the reels 110a, 110b, 110c in 1-2 phases, thereby spinning the reels 110a, 110b, 110c. Start rotating each. Then, when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c pass through the acceleration state and reach a predetermined speed (less than 80 rpm/min) at time (c) after 167 msec, for example, 1-2 phase excitation continue to move to the constant speed state.

Here, after the reels 110a, 110b and 110c have reached a constant speed state, it is assumed that all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b and 110c are detected at time (d) in FIG. When all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are detected, the reel control means 306 essentially activates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c as indicated by the dashed lines. However, at the time point (d), the stop switch 120a is kept pressed (because the permission condition is not satisfied), so the reel control means 306 operates the stop switch 120a as shown in FIG. 11(c). is maintained, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated. Therefore, the player cannot stop the reels 110a, 110b, 110c through the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c.

At time (e) in FIG. 10, when the player releases the stop switch 120a, the reel control means 306 detects all the indices of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and sets the permission condition. By satisfying the conditions, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is validated as shown in FIG. 11(d). Thus, the player can stop the reels 110a, 110b, 110c through the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. Here, the stop switch 120a is mentioned, and when the stop switch 120a is operated, all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, and when the operation of the operated stop switch 120a is released, the stop switch 120a is operated. Although an example of validating the operation of the switches 120a, 120b, and 120c has been described, it goes without saying that the same processing is performed not only for this case but also for the other stop switches 120b and 120c.

In this way, due to the configuration in which the operation of the stop switch 120 is not validated until the permission condition is satisfied, the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c (120a, 120b, 120c) are immediately activated once the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is validated. Here, the operation of the stop switch 120a) is effectively accepted, and the reel 110a does not start to stop. Therefore, the player cannot perform so-called eye-pushing assistance. Further, if any one of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c breaks down, the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c cannot be operated effectively. can be avoided. Furthermore, even if the player erroneously operates the stop switch 120 which is different from the stop switch 120 to be operated or the stop switch 120 to be operated, the operation is not accepted, and the game can be properly played. can proceed.

Here, the reel control means 306 detects all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c with the stop switch 120 being operated, and the permission condition (operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is canceled). ) is satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is validated. However, if the end of the acceleration state or the start of the constant speed state can be grasped without detecting the index, for example, by measuring the time required for at least the completion of acceleration from the start of the acceleration state, the acceleration If the end of the state or the start of the constant speed state can be grasped, the end of the acceleration state or the start of the constant speed state can be adopted instead of detecting the index. Here, the reel control means 306, when the acceleration state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c is terminated while the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated, the permission condition (the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is is canceled) is not satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated, and if the permission condition is satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is validated. Alternatively, if the reel control means 306 starts the constant speed state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c with the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c being operated, the permission condition (the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is is canceled) is not satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated, and if the permission condition is satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is validated.

Also, here, if the reel control means 306 is in a state where any stop switch 120 is operated and the permission condition is not satisfied at the timing when the stop switch 120 becomes operable, all the stop switches 120a, 120b, An example has been described in which the operation of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is validated when the permission condition is satisfied without validating the operation of 120c. However, when the stop switch 120 is operated and the permission condition is not satisfied at the timing when the stop switch 120 becomes operable, the operation of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not necessarily enabled. However, it is sufficient to validate the operation of the stop switch 120 in the operated state, and the reel control means 306 validates the operation of all or part of the stop switches 120 other than the stop switch 120 in the operated state. good too. As described above, the timing at which the stop switch 120 becomes operable is when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c started rotating in the previous game. , the timing when all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, the timing when the acceleration state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c ends, the timing when the constant speed state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c starts, etc., stop switch If 120 has not been operated, originally, it indicates the timing at which the operation should be validated.

Here, the reel control means 306 starts rotating the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c according to the operation of the start switch 118 in a state in which an arbitrary stop switch 120, for example, the stop switch 120a is operated, and the stop switch 120 is operable, the operation of the stop switch 120a is not validated, and the operations of the stop switches 120b and 120c other than the stop switch 120a are validated. Therefore, even if any of the stop switches 120b and 120c other than the stop switch 120a is operated, the corresponding reel 110 is controlled to stop. Further, when the operation of the stop switch 120a is once released after the timing at which the stop switch 120 becomes operable, the reel control means 306 corresponds to the reel 110 for which the stop control is not started, including the stop switch 120a. validating the operation of all the stop switches 120 that

In addition, the reel control means 306 rotates the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c according to the operation of the start switch 118 with an arbitrary stop switch 120 (first stop switch), for example, the stop switch 120a being operated. At the timing when the stop switch 120 can be operated, the operation of the stop switch 120a is not validated, the operation of the stop switches 120b and 120c other than the stop switch 120a is validated, and the validated stop switch 120 is activated. Among them, stop control is performed for the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 (second stop switch), for example, the stop switch 120b, which has been operated up to a predetermined number (for example, the first). However, among the activated stop switches 120, the stop switch 120 (third stop switch) different from the stop switch 120b, for example, the stop switch 120c, is deactivated according to the operation of the stop switch 120b. In addition, once the operation of the stop switch 120a is released after the timing at which the stop switch 120 becomes operable, the reel control means 306 corresponds to the reel 110 for which the stop control has not been started, including the stop switch 120a. validating the operation of all the stop switches 120 that Also, as will be described later, when there are four or more reels 110, the predetermined number can be arbitrarily set.

In addition, the reel control means 306 rotates the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c according to the operation of the start switch 118 in a state where an arbitrary stop switch 120 (first stop switch), for example, the stop switch 120a is operated. At the timing when the stop switch 120 can be operated, the operation of the stop switch 120a is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch 120 (fourth stop switch) different from the stop switch 120a, for example, the stop switch 120b is validated. and does not validate the operation of the stop switch 120 (fifth stop switch) different from the stop switches 120a and 120b, for example, the stop switch 120c. Further, when the operation of the stop switch 120a is once released after the timing at which the stop switch 120 becomes operable, the reel control means 306 corresponds to the reel 110 for which the stop control is not started, including the stop switch 120a. validating the operation of all the stop switches 120 that Here, the stop switch 120 (fourth stop switch) that is activated even when an arbitrary stop switch 120 (first stop switch) is operated is fixedly set in advance, for example, the stop switch 120b. Alternatively, the relative position may be fixed, such as being positioned to the right or left of any stop switch 120 . Also, as will be described later, when there are four or more reels 110, the number of stop switches 120 (fourth stop switch) to be activated in a state in which any stop switch 120 (first stop switch) is operated, , the number of non-activated stop switches 120 (fifth stop switches) can be set arbitrarily.

Further, here, the reel control means 306 does not validate the operation of the stop switch 120 in the operated state when the start switch 118 is operated in a state where an arbitrary stop switch 120 is operated. Although the example of not activating all the operations of the stop switches 120 other than the stop switch 120 in the closed state, activating all the operations, or activating a part of the operations has been described, the start switch 118 After the operation of any stop switch 120 is operated, when the timing at which the stop switch 120 becomes operable is reached, the operation of the stop switch 120 in the operated state is not validated, and the operation is performed All operations of the stop switches 120 other than the stop switches 120 in the state may not be validated, all operations may be validated, or some operations may be validated.

Also, here, even if any stop switch 120 is operated, the start switch 118 is validated, and when the start switch 118 is operated, the operation of the operated stop switch 120 is not validated. As described above, not only in this case, when any stop switch 120 is operated, the operation of the start switch 118 itself is not validated, and once the operation of any stop switch 120 is released, The operation of the start switch 118 may be validated.

The same process can also be realized by preventing all indexes from being detected when the stop switch 120 is operated. Specifically, when the stop switch 120 is operated, the reel control means 306 does not detect the index, or invalidates the detection of the index even if it detects the index. In this way, regardless of whether the permission condition is satisfied or not, it is possible to avoid validating the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c when the stop switch 120 is operated.

When the player operates the stop switch 120a at time (f) in FIG. , and operations of the stop switches 120b, 120c corresponding to the reels 110b, 110c for which the stop processing has not yet been performed (that is, operations of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c) are invalidated. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol that exists within the drawing range at the time of operation as a stop symbol (determines the number of sliding symbols), and draws the stopped symbol onto the effective line A by the number of sliding symbols. Maintain minute rotation. Therefore, it takes 0 to 189 msec (predetermined time within 190 msec), including reaction time for operation detection and interrupt processing, to rotate for the number of sliding frames from the operation of the stop switch 120a.

Subsequently, when the reel 110a reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the activated line A at time (g) in FIG. are excited in all phases, and stop processing of the reel 110a is started so that the phases to be excited are not switched (hereinafter, starting the stop processing by all-phase excitation is referred to as start of stop). In this way, the rotational speed of the reel 110a is reduced (hereinafter, the state in which the rotational speed is reduced is referred to as a deceleration state), and as shown in FIG. h) to stop (hereinafter, the fact that the reel 110 has stopped due to a decrease in rotation speed as a result of the start of stop is referred to as stop completion), and the stopped state is maintained (hereinafter, the state in which the stop is maintained is stopped state). Such all-phase excitation is continued for 200 msec and then released at time (i). With the release of the all-phase excitation, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the stop switches 120b, 120c corresponding to the rotating reels 110b, 110c that have not yet been stopped. Note that the rotation state indicating the operation state of the reel 110 is represented by any of the above-described acceleration state, constant speed state, deceleration state, and stop state.

Subsequently, when the player operates the stop switch 120b at time (j) in FIG. The operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c that is not set is invalidated. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol existing within the draw-in range at the time of operation as a stopped symbol, and maintains rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to draw the stopped symbol onto the effective line A. - 特許庁

Subsequently, when the reel 110b reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the activated line A at time (k) in FIG. are excited, and stop processing of the reel 110b is started so that the phases to be excited are not switched. Thus, the reel 110b stops at time (l) in FIG. 10, approximately 13 msec after the start of the stopping process, as shown in FIG. 12(b). However, all-phase excitation continues for 200 msec and is released at time (m). With the release of all-phase excitation, the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c for which stop processing has not yet been performed.

Here, as the stop completion condition, it is determined whether or not all phase excitations are released for all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c. If a so-called slide push that can be operated by pressing is not adopted, the first stopped reel 110 and the second stopped reel 110 will always be at the time when the third stop of the stop switch 120 becomes possible. Stop completed. Therefore, as a stop completion condition, instead of determining whether or not all phase excitations are released for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, the reel corresponding to the stop switch 120 that has stopped third (finally operated to stop) 110 may be determined whether or not all-phase excitation has been released. Also, here, 200 msec is counted after all-phase excitation is started, and after 200 msec the excitation is released, and along with the release of excitation, the operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c for which stop processing has not been performed is enabled. It gives an example of conversion. However, as the stop completion condition, instead of determining whether or not all phase excitation has been released for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, it is determined whether or not 200 msec has elapsed since all phase excitation, and the stop processing is performed accordingly. The operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c for which the operation is not performed may be validated. Such replacement of the stop completion condition can also be applied to all the processes described below.

Next, when the player operates the stop switch 120c at time (n) in FIG. 10, the reel control means 306 nullifies the operation of the operated stop switch 120c, similarly to the operation of the stop switch 120b. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol existing within the draw-in range at the time of operation as a stopped symbol, and maintains rotation for the number of sliding frames so as to draw the stopped symbol onto the effective line A. - 特許庁Subsequently, when the reel 110c reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the activated line A at time (o) in FIG. are excited, and stop processing of the reel 110c is started so that the phases to be excited are not switched. Thus, the reel 110c stops at time (p) in FIG. 10, approximately 13 msec after the start of the stopping process, as shown in FIG. 12(c). Such all-phase excitation continues for 200 msec and is released at time (q).

Then, when all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are stopped and a predetermined stop completion condition is satisfied at time (q) in FIG. When the condition that the phase excitation is released and the operation of the last operated (third stop) stop switch 120 (stop switch 120c in this case) is released is satisfied, It is determined which predetermined combination the symbol combination corresponds to (the winning combination).

Subsequently, the effect control means 334 notifies information relating to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A. For example, when the winning type "common bell A" is determined by the winning type lottery and the stop completion condition is satisfied, the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A indicates the winning combination "small combination 1". If so, the effect control means 334 notifies that the winning combination "small combination 1" has been won through the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 12(d). Further, the notification of information related to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is not limited to notification through the liquid crystal display section 124. In addition or alternatively, information corresponding to the winning combination is displayed through the reel backlight. An effect corresponding to the symbol combination may be performed, or a payout sound may be output from the speaker 128 in accordance with (in conjunction with) the payout of medals.

In this way, all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are released from all-phase excitation, and the operation of the last operated stop switch 120 (here, stop switch 120c) is released. , executing a determination process, or announcing an image (image corresponding to the symbol "Bell") indicating that the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is the winning combination "small combination 1". The user can surely recognize the pattern combination, and does not feel distrust or discomfort. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 124 to indicate that the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is the winning combination "small combination 1" is changed as described above from the viewpoint of preventing misrecognition of the game result. , the image corresponding to the symbol "bell" displayed on the activated line A.

In addition, the payout control means 310, like the effect control means 334, for example, after the winning type "common bell A" is determined by the winning type lottery and the stop completion condition is satisfied, it is displayed on the effective line A If the drawn symbol combination indicates the winning combination 'small combination 1', 11 medals corresponding to the winning combination 'small combination 1' are paid out.

In this way, all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are released from all-phase excitation, and the operation of the last operated stop switch 120 (here, stop switch 120c) is released. By paying out the medals, the medals will not be paid out before one game is finished. Therefore, the player will not feel distrust or discomfort.

Moreover, as described above, the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 perform their respective processes in response to the completion of the stop condition being satisfied. Here, the determination means 308 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning type lottery is displayed on the effective line A, and the effect control means 334 displays on the effective line A. Informing the player of information about the winning combination displayed, and paying out the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination displayed on the activated line A by the payout control means 310 are collectively referred to as post-stop processing. There is In addition, the performance control means 334 and the payout control means 310 may collectively be referred to as determination execution means in terms of executing processing based on the winning determination of the determination means 308 . The processing based on the winning determination includes the processing of automatically inserting medals for the next game based on the fact that the replay combination is displayed on the activated line A, and the bonus game state (game state during RBB operation) based on the winning of the bonus combination. Transition processing to RT game state, transition processing of RT game state based on winning of replay combination for transitioning RT game state, transition to AT effect state based on display of lottery result of winning type lottery for transition of AT effect state It also includes processing. Therefore, the player can grasp the game result by at least one of the post-stop processing. Specifically, by operating (depressing) the last stop switch 120 , the reel control means 306 starts stopping the corresponding reel 110 . Since the reels 110 are stopped within 190 msec by all-phase excitation, all of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are stopped at least 200 msec after the start of stopping by the timer, and the player visually recognizes the game result. do. However, at that time, if the player has not yet released the operation of the stop switch 120 (if the player continues to hold it down), the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 complete the stop. Do not perform post-processing. Here, only the player can grasp the game result through the symbol display window 108 . Then, when the player releases the operation of the stop switch 120, the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 perform post-stop processing for the first time. Originally, if all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have been stopped, the game result is recognized inside the slot machine 100 based on the result of the winning type lottery and the order and operation timing of the stop operation. be able to. However, before all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are completely stopped, or in a state where the operation of the last stop switch 120 is not released, the player cannot grasp (visually recognize) the game result, or the player cannot Since there is a possibility that the game operation of the game has not been completed, if the post-stop processing is performed under such a situation, the player will feel distrust and discomfort. Here, by setting the stop completion condition that all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are stopped and the operation of all the stop switches 120 is canceled, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. . Also, other people who can see the entire slot machine 100 and other people who can hear the payout sound of the medals can grasp the game result. Therefore, the player can grasp the game result only by himself/herself and feel a sense of superiority before the post-stop processing is executed.

In the above description, as the stop completion condition, all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are completely stopped, and the operation of the operated stop switch 120 is released. Alternatively, the stop completion condition may be that all the reels 110a, 110b and 110c are completely stopped and all the stop switches 120a, 120b and 120c are released.

In this case, the player can perform the following operations. That is, as described above, the player operates (depresses) the last stop switch 120, and by maintaining the depressing state, It is possible to delay the execution of post-stop processing. Further, here, as the stop completion condition, the cancellation of the operation of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is included. Therefore, the player presses the other stop switch 120 while maintaining the pressed state of the last stop switch 120, and presses the last stop switch 120 while maintaining the pressed state of the other stop switch 120. Even if the restrained state is released, since the operation of one of the stop switches 120 has not been released before (because the operation of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c has not been released), after the completion of the stop No action is taken. In addition, not only the last stop switch 120 but also the stopped state of the stop switch 120 that is the first stop or the second stop is not executed. For example, if the stop switch 120 is stopped in the first stop or the second stop, the operation of the other stop switches 120 is enabled regardless of whether or not the depressed state is maintained. Here, while maintaining the depressing state of the stop switch 120 that is the first stop or the second stop, another enabled stop switch 120 is operated, and the stop switch 120 that is the first stop or the second stop is released. Assume that the third stop is completed in a state where the At this time, the player holds down the other stop switch 120 while maintaining the first stopped and/or second stopped state of the stop switch 120, and maintains the held state of the other stop switch 120. However, even if the first stop or second stop switch 120 is released from the pressed state, the operation of any of the stop switches 120 has not been released before (all the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c has not been released), the post-stop processing is not executed. In this way, if any one of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is maintained in the pressed state, the post-stop processing is not executed, and the player can press the stop switches 120a, 120a, 120c to be in the pressed state. By switching between 120b and 120c, the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 can delay the execution of post-stop completion processing.

With such a configuration, it is possible to wipe away the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. In addition, the player still grasps the game result only by himself before the post-stop processing is executed, and enjoys the action of switching the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c which are in the pressed state, while feeling superiority. can be immersed in

Further, here, the payout control means 310 pays out medals after all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are released from all-phase excitation. Therefore, since the excitation timing (all-phase excitation) of the reel 110 and the timing at which the token payout device 142 is driven can be made different, the amount of current allowed for the entire device managed by the main control board 200 cannot be exceeded. Gone. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a power supply with a large current capacity for driving the token payout device 142 while the reel 110 is being excited, and the cost can be reduced.

Also, even if all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are not released from all-phase excitation, the payout of medals may be started before that, depending on the current capacity allowed by the power supply. For example, if the power supply allows the excitation timing of one reel 110 and the timing of driving the medal payout device 142 to overlap, the timing of excitation of the remaining two reels 110 and the timing of driving the medal payout device 142 overlap. Since it is not necessary to do so, payout of medals is started after all-phase excitation is released for the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 operated second. Similarly, when the power supply allows the excitation timing of a plurality (for example, 2) of reels 110 and the timing at which the medal payout device 142 is driven to overlap, the number obtained by subtracting the number of allowable reels from the total number of reels (for example, 3-2=1) Since the excitation timing of the reel 110 and the timing of driving the token payout device 142 should not overlap, all the reels 110 (for example, the first reel 110 that has stopped completely) are counted by the subtracted number. After the phase excitation is released, the payout of medals is started.

Also, the payout start timing may be switched depending on whether or not the medal payout device 142 needs to be driven. For example, when the medal payout device 142 needs to be driven, payout is started at a predetermined timing after all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are released from all-phase excitation, and the medal payout device 142 is driven. If it is not necessary, for example, if all paid out medals can be credited (not accompanied by actual payout of medals), even if the payout is started at an arbitrary timing after the determination means 308 has determined the game result. good.

Here, the payout control means 310 operates in response to the release of all-phase excitation for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c and the release of the last-operated stop switch 120. , Medals were paid out, but after confirming that all phase excitations were released for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and that the operation of the stop switch 120 that was operated last was canceled Medals may be paid out at a predetermined timing (for example, after 10 msec).

Further, here, the reel control means 306 energizes the stepping motors 152 corresponding to the respective reels 110a, 110b and 110c in all phases to start the stop processing of the respective reels 110a, 110b and 110c. However, the stop processing is not limited to all-phase excitation, and excitation is sufficient, and the stop processing may be started by one-phase excitation. When the rotation control is performed by 1-phase excitation or 1-2 phase excitation, when the final stop position is set to a specific 1-phase position, 1-phase excitation is applied to the specific 1-phase. You may make it stop. In addition, when rotation control is performed by 1-phase excitation or 1-2 phase excitation, when the final stop position is the position of a specific 1 phase, the specific 1 phase and the phases before and after that are included. You may make it stop by applying three-phase excitation. When the rotation control is performed by 2-phase excitation or 1-2 phase excitation, when the final stop position is set to a specific 2-phase position, 2-phase excitation is applied to the specific 2 phases. You may make it stop.

Also, here, as the completion of stopping of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, the release of all-phase excitation of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c and the passage of 200 msec from the start of all-phase excitation will be explained. However, not limited to this case, for example, the result of the winning type lottery is displayed on the active line A so that the player can grasp (visually recognize), or the determined stop symbol is displayed on the active line. Various states in which it can be considered that the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have stopped, such as entering a range of a predetermined number of steps from the number of steps of the stepping motor 152 corresponding to when stopped on A, are regarded as completion of stopping. be able to.

Also, here, an example in which the reel control means 306 controls the three reels 110a, 110b, and 110c has been described, but the number of reels 110 is not limited to such a case, and even if it is two or less, four reels may be used. It may be one (first reel, second reel, third reel, fourth reel) or five or more. Regardless of the number of reels 110, if the stop switch 120 corresponding to the other spinning reel 110 cannot be operated until an arbitrary reel 110 stops, the game time may become longer as follows. There is For example, in order to grasp the winning combination at an early stage and to avoid missing the winning combination grasped after the winning combination is grasped, the game is played so that a predetermined symbol on a predetermined reel stops on the activated line A. This is the case where the players carefully check the winning combination, or the case where a winning combination with a high payout wins and, for example, 11 medals are paid out in sequence. As a result, the game time in one game becomes longer than the wait time (4.1 seconds), and the progress of the game itself may be delayed. Here, after the operation of the stop switch 120 becomes valid, the operation state (operation/non-operation) of the other stop switches 120 and the corresponding reel rotation state (acceleration state, constant speed state, deceleration state, stop state) ), any stop switch 120 can be operated, regardless of the number of reels 110, the game can be played without the game time exceeding the wait time (4.1 seconds). becomes higher (you can play with full weight).

Further, here, the determination means 308 is activated in response to the release of all-phase excitation for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c and the release of the last-operated stop switch 120. The combination of symbols displayed on the line A is determined, and according to the result of the determination, the performance control means 334 informs the information on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line A, and the payout control means 310 wins. An example of paying out the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination has been described. However, regardless of such a case, the determining means 308 can determine the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A at the time when the stop switch 120 is operated for the last time. In response to the release of the phase excitation and the release of the operation of the last operated stop switch 120, the effect control means 334 displays information on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A. The payout control means 310 may pay out the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. In this way, the player's sense of distrust and discomfort can be wiped away.

Also, here, the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 release all the phase excitations for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and the operation of the last operated stop switch 120 is released. Although the explanation has been made by giving an example in which the post-stop processing is performed on the condition that the stop completion post-processing is performed on the condition that the operation Even if the operation of the stop switch 120 has not been released, the post-stop processing may be performed. With such a configuration, regardless of the operation time from the start of the operation of the stop switch 120 to the release of the operation by the player, the game result can be notified early.

Specific processing in the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 will be described below based on flowcharts.

(Main processing of main control board 200)
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the main processing of the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. Here, first, along with the main processing of the main control board 200, the outline of one game after initialization will be described, and then the details of each processing will be described. Also, here, the processing related to the features of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the configuration unrelated to the features of the present embodiment will be omitted. Further, although detailed description is omitted, when each process is performed, the switches used in each process (bed switch 116, start switch 118, stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c) are activated at the start of the process. , is invalidated at the end of processing.

(Step S100)
When the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on via the power switch 144 and becomes energized, the initialization means 300 executes initialization processing in preparation for the start of the game. The initialization means 300 generates backup data at any time while the power is on, and holds the backup data in the main RAM 200c. Therefore, even if an unexpected power failure occurs, the backup data held can be used in this initialization process to restore the state before the power failure. For example, even if an unexpected power failure occurs while the reels 110 are rotating, the reels 110 are started again after the recovery operation. Therefore, in the initialization process, basically the main RAM 200c is not initialized (RAM cleared).

(Step S200)
Subsequently, the betting means 302 bets medals through the player's operation of the bet switch 116 or insertion of medals into the medal inserting section 114 . Also, the command transmission means 316 generates an input command indicating that the operation has been performed, and transmits the generated input command to the sub control board 202 .

(Step S300)
Next, the winning type lottery means 304 validates the game start operation for the start switch 118 and shifts to the state of waiting for the operation of the start switch 118 . Here, the winning type lottery means 304 selects the winning type lottery random number updated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 in response to the operation of the start switch 118 by the player, and selects the 1 winning type lottery random number is acquired. Then, the winning type lottery means 304 determines one winning type lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state from the winning type lottery tables shown in FIGS. determines which winning area in the determined winning type lottery table corresponds, and determines the winning type or non-winning of the determined winning area as the lottery result. Further, the game state control means 312 shifts the game state from the non-internal game state to the RBB internal game state when the winning combination "RBB" is determined in the winning type lottery.

In addition, after the lottery result is determined according to the operation of the start switch 118, the command transmission means 316 generates a winning type command including the lottery result of the winning type lottery (winning type or not winning) and information on the game state. and transmits the generated winning type command to the sub control board 202 .

(Step S400)
When the start switch 118 is operated, the reel control means 306 drives the stepping motor 152 to rotate the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b and right reel 110c. In this reel rotation process, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of rotation of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c in the previous game (wait), the left reel in the game 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c start to rotate, and when all of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c rotate at a constant speed (steady speed), the process proceeds to step S500.

(Step S500)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c, and when receiving the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c by the player, the left reel 110a and the middle reel 110b corresponding to the operation are activated. , right reel 110c. Further, when any one of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is operated, the command transmission means 316 sends a stop command (first stop command, second A stop command, a third stop command) is generated each time an operation is performed, and the generated stop commands are sequentially transmitted to the sub control board 202 . The reel stop processing S500 will be described in detail later.

(Step S600)
Next, the judging means 308 judges to which predetermined combination the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A shown in FIG. , according to the symbol combination, the net increase number counter is updated if it is in the advantageous period and if a small winning combination has been won. Further, the game state control means 312 changes the game state from the RBB inside game state if the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A corresponds to the winning combination "RBB" in the RBB inside game state. During RBB operation, shift to a game state. In addition, the command transmission means 316 generates a winning command including the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A and the symbol combination corresponding to the minor winning combination is displayed on the activated line A. , and transmits the generated winning command to the sub control board 202 .

(Step S700)
Further, based on the symbol combination displayed on the pay line A (stop mode of the reels 110), for example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a small win is displayed on the pay line A, the payout control means 310 When the medal payout process corresponding to the combination is executed and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the activated line A, the process for betting the next game is automatically executed. Further, when the medal payout process is completed, the command transmitting means 316 generates a payout command indicating that the payout process has been completed, and transmits the generated payout command to the sub control board 202 .

(Step S800)
The game state control means 312 shifts the game state from the RBB active game state to the non-internal game state when the prescribed number of medals is paid out in the RBB active game state. In addition, the effect state control means 314 changes the effect state and changes between the advantageous section and the non-advantageous section. In addition, when the game state or the effect state is changed, the command transmission means 316 generates a game transition command including the changed game state or effect state, etc., and transmits the generated game transition command to the sub control board 202. do. As described above, the one game ends when the transition process S800 ends.

Here, when the transition to the pseudo-bonus effect state is determined, the effect state control means 314 causes the reel control means 306 to execute the first reel effect indicating the transition to the above-described pseudo-bonus effect state. From the next game, the pseudo bonus effect state is started.

One game is executed through a series of processes from step S200 to step S800. Thereafter, steps S200 to S800 are repeated.

(Reel stop processing S500)
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the reel stop processing in step S500. Here, the processing related to the features of this embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the configuration unrelated to the features of this embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S501)
First, the reel control means 306 initializes temporary switch light emission flags (predetermined flags) for judging whether the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is valid or invalid. Here, the temporary switch light emission flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, valid=1 (ON), invalid=0. (OFF). Therefore, the reel control means 306 sets all the bits of the temporary switch light emission flag to 0 as initialization of the temporary switch light emission flag. In this example, valid=1 (ON) and invalid=0 (OFF), but valid=0 (ON) and invalid=1 (OFF).

(Step S502)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to the temporary switch light emission flags of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and updates the switch light emission flags based on the content of the temporary switch light emission flags (the contents of the switch light emission flags are changed to the temporary switch light emission flags). overwrite with the contents of the light emission flag). Here, the switch emission flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, valid=1 (ON), invalid=0 ( OFF). The switch light emission flag operates according to the temporary switch light emission flag. Then, the reel control means 306 refers to the updated switch light emission flag in the interrupt processing every 1.49 msec, which operates in parallel, and if the switch light emission flag is 1 through the output port, that is, If the operation of the stop switch 120 is valid, the backlight of the stop switch 120 is illuminated in blue, and if the switch light emission flag is 0, that is, if the operation of the stop switch 120 is invalid, the stop switch The backlight of 120 is made to emit red light. By visually recognizing the backlight of the stop switch 120, the player can determine whether the operation of the stop switch 120 is valid or invalid. Here, the reason why the switch light emission flag is updated with the content of the temporary switch light emission flag is that the temporary switch light emission flag is once set in the interrupt of the relevant reel stop processing S500, and the backlight of the stop switch 120 is changed to light emission in the next interrupt. This is for the purpose of reflecting the change, and also as a countermeasure against the case where the stop switch 120 is kept being operated before the rotation of the reel 110 is started, as described above.

(Step S503)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 confirms whether or not an error has occurred. For example, the reel control means 306 confirms the abnormal states "discharge abnormality error", "reverse flow error", "insertion abnormality error", and "retention error". Here, the abnormal state "discharge abnormality error" occurs when the passage sensor of the dispensed medal detection unit (not shown) continues for a predetermined time (eg, 6 msec) or more, except for the dispensation of medals. The abnormal state "backflow error" occurs when the medal passing order is incorrect in the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detecting section 114b while the medal insertion is being accepted. The abnormal state "insertion abnormality error" occurs when the passing sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b is in the ON state after a predetermined time (for example, 269 msec) has passed since the blocker (not shown) was closed, or when the insertion of medals is accepted. This occurs when the difference between the number of medals passed in the correct order by the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detection unit 114b and the number of medals passing the R shoot sensor (not shown) exceeds a certain level. The abnormal state "retention error" occurs when the passing sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b has been in the ON state for a predetermined period of time (eg, 132 msec) or the insertion detection sensor of the medal slot 114a has been in the ON state for a predetermined period of time (eg, 533 msec). ) or more.

(Step S504)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to the index flags and acquires the indices of the rotating reels 110a, 110b and 110c. Note that the index flag is set only after the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have reached the constant rotation speed. It also indicates that the speed has been reached.

(Step S505)
As a result of step S504, the reel control means 306 shifts the process to step S506 if indexes are detected for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and if there are reels 110 whose indexes are not detected, step S501. Repeat the process from

(Step S506)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 refers to the stopped reel information, and specifies the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c for which stop processing has already been completed or started in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 120 by the player.

(Step S507)
Next, the reel control means 306 identifies the spinning reels 110a, 110b, and 110c that are not stopped from the result of step S506, and sets the spinning flag. Here, the spinning drum flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, each bit corresponding to one of the three reels 110a, 110b, 110c, constant speed state=1, acceleration state, deceleration state. It is represented by state or stop state=0. The reel control means 306 also specifies the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c corresponding to the rotating reels 110a, 110b, 110c, that is, the operable stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c.

(Step S508)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 sets the temporary switch light emission flags corresponding to the operable stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c identified in step S507 to 1 (ON).

(Step S509)
Next, reel control means 306 refers to a predetermined input port (for example, port number "0") and acquires the current state value of the input port. The value of such an input port functions as an operation flag. Here, the operation flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. 0).

(Step S510)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 computes the AND of the spinning drum flag and the operation flag. Here, if the reel is rotating and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the reel is operated, that is, if the operated stop switch 120 corresponds to the effectively rotating reel 110, The logical product is 1.

(Step S511)
As a result of step S510, if there is even one bit whose AND is 1, that is, if the reel 110 is rotating and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the reel 110 is operated, step S512 , and if there is no bit whose logical product is 1, the processing from step S502 is repeated.

(Step S512)
Next, the reel control means 306 computes the AND of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag. Here, if the stop switch 120 is valid and the stop switch 120 is operated, the logical product is 1.

(Step S513)
As a result of step S512, if there is only one bit whose AND is 1, that is, if the stop switch 120 is valid and only one stop switch 120 is being operated, step S514 , and if there is no bit with a logical product of 1 or there are two or more bits with a logical product of 1, the process from step S501 is repeated.

Here, the reason why step S513 is provided in addition to step S511 is to validate the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c only when the permission conditions are satisfied, as described above. That is, if step S513 is not provided and the state in which the stop switch 120 is being operated is maintained before the reel 110 starts rotating, as soon as the index is detected (YES in S505), This is because the AND of the rotating drum flag and the operation flag becomes 1 (YES in S511), and the stop processing is immediately started.

Here, by providing step S513, the switch light emission flag does not become 1, so immediate start of stop processing can be avoided. Specifically, if the stop switch 120 is operated before the start switch 118 is operated, the operation flag becomes 1, and whether it is before or after the rotation of the reel 110 is started, all the reels If indexes are detected for 110a, 110b, and 110c, the AND of the spinning flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S510 (YES in S511). However, if the stop switch 120 is operated before the rotation of the reel 110 is started, although the temporary switch light emission flag is set to 1, the NO path in step S513 is not passed and the NO path in step S511 is not passed. is repeated, the temporary switch light emission flag is reset to 0 (OFF) in step S501, and the switch light emission flag never becomes 1 (ON). Then, in step S513, the AND of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag will not become 1, and the stop processing will not be started immediately.

On the other hand, if indexes are detected for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c while the stop switch 120 is not operated, the logical product of the spinning drum flag and the operation flag becomes 0 in step S510 (NO in S511). ), the process from step S502 is repeated without going through step S501. Then, the temporary switch light emission flag of 1 is updated to the switch light emission flag in step S502 without being reset in step S501. Therefore, the backlight of stop switch 120 emits blue light in step S502. After that, when the stop switch 120 is operated, the logical product of the rotating drum flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S510, and the logical product of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S512 (S513). YES), the shutdown process is initiated appropriately. In this way, even if the stop switch 120 is maintained to be operated before the rotation of the reels 110 is started, stop processing is not performed, and the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are stopped after the indices are detected for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. If the switch 120 is operated, it becomes possible to appropriately perform the stop processing.

Looking at the above configuration from another point of view, it is as follows. First, at the timing of step S508 when the indices of all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, the temporary switch light emission flag (predetermined flag) is turned ON. At this time, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not released, NO will be returned in step S511, and the temporary switch light emission flag will be reset to 0 in step S501 through NO in step S513. Since the switch light emission flag is updated in step S502, the switch light emission flag never becomes 1 while the stop switch 120 is being operated. After all, step S501→step S502→step S508→step S513 are repeated, and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated.

On the other hand, when the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is released, the following operations are performed. That is, in step S508, the temporary switch light emission flags corresponding to the operable stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are set to 1 (ON). If the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are rotating but the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are not operated even once, the process proceeds to step S502 through NO in step S511. Since the switch light emission flag can be updated with the provisional switch light emission flag of 1 without performing the process of S501, the state where the switch light emission flag is 1 (ON) can be created appropriately. Therefore, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c can be validated through the route of step S508→step S511→step S502.

Also, here, it is assumed that there is only one bit whose logical product is 1, and if there are two or more bits, that is, two or more of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are simultaneously operated. If so, the process from step S501 is repeated without performing the subsequent stop process. In this way, when a plurality of stop switches 120 are operated at the same time, the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 is not stopped at the same time, and if there is no difference of at least one interruption time (1.49 msec), it is effective operation will not be accepted. Here, by simultaneously stopping a plurality of reels 110, it is possible to avoid an event in which, for example, the process is not completed within the interrupt time and the interrupt process that should be executed is skipped.

Here, if any two or more of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are simultaneously operated, the processing from step S501 is repeated without performing subsequent stop processing, and any operation is invalidated. made it However, this is not the only case, and a plurality of simultaneously operated stop switches 120 may be stopped according to a predetermined rule. As a predetermined rule, for example, in the order of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 on the left side is preferentially stopped, or a so-called AT (assist time), which will be described later. , it is conceivable to preferentially stop the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 operated in the order in which it should be operated.

(Step S514)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 determines the number of sliding symbols of the reel 110 as a stop process for the reel 110 corresponding to the bit whose logical product is 1.

(Step S515)
Next, the reel control means 306 acquires the stop symbol number, which is the symbol number of the symbol to be stopped (see the symbol number in FIG. 3(a)) among the symbols of the 20 frames, and stores it in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S516)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 sets the stop request flag to 1. The stop request flag is a flag for requesting the stop processing of the target reel 110 to the programs that operate in parallel. By setting the stop request flag to 1, the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol number is enabled. It becomes possible to stop on line A. The stop request flag and the above stop symbol number are read out by a program that operates in parallel, and stop processing is performed. When the stop processing is completed, the program resets the stop request flag to 0 (OFF).

(Step S517)
Next, the reel control means 306 sets the temporary switch light emission flag corresponding to the stop switch 120 that has undergone the stop processing to 0 (OFF), and updates the switch light emission flag to 0 (OFF) according to the contents of the temporary switch light emission flag.

(Step S518)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 refers to the switch light emission flags of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and causes the backlight of the stop switch 120 whose bit is 0 in step S517 to emit red light.

(Step S519)
Next, the reel control means 306 determines whether or not all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is open. As a result, if all-phase excitation is released, the process proceeds to step S520, and if all-phase excitation is not released, step S519 is repeated. Thus, here, the reel control means 306 disables the operation of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 120, and all of the reels 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120. Do not enable operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c until the phase energization is released. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a difference between the pressing order of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c and the stopping order of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c.

(Step S520)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 determines whether or not the stop processing (steps S514 to S519) of all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c has been completed. As a result, if the stopping process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S521, and if the stopping process has not been completed, the process from step S501 is repeated. Here, if there is a reel 110 that has not been stopped yet, the processing is shifted to step S501 so that the stop processing of the other reels 110 can be immediately executed, thereby shortening the playing time.

(Step S521)
Next, reel control means 306 determines whether or not all phase excitations of all reels 110a, 110b, 110c are open. As a result, if all-phase excitation is released, the process proceeds to step S522, and if all-phase excitation is not released, step S521 is repeated.

(Step S522)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 confirms whether or not an error has occurred. For example, the reel control means 306 confirms the abnormal states "discharge abnormality error", "reverse flow error", "input abnormality error", and "retention error".

(Step S523)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to a predetermined input port (for example, port number "0") and determines whether or not the current state values of the input ports are all zero. As a result, if all are 0, the reel stop processing S500 is terminated, and if any of them is 1, that is, if the stop switch 120 operated by the player has not been released, the processing of step S522 is repeated, wait for release. In this way, it is possible to wait until the stop switch 120 is released before starting the determination process S600.

After the reel stop processing S500 is completed, the determination processing S600 is performed, and then the payout control means 310 pays out the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. Further, when the determination process S600 is performed, a command indicating the result of the winning determination is transmitted to the sub-control board 202, and the effect control means 334 transmits information related to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A to the liquid crystal display unit. 124 or through a reel backlight. In addition, the effect control means 334 may output a payout sound from the speaker 128 in accordance with (in conjunction with) the payout of medals by the payout control means 310 .

In this way, the stop completion post-processing is performed in response to release of all-phase excitation for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c and release of the operation of the last operated stop switch 120. Therefore, the player can surely recognize the symbol combination without feeling distrust or discomfort.

Also, here, the payout of medals is performed after all phase excitations are released for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Therefore, since the excitation timing (all-phase excitation) of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c and the timing at which the token payout device 142 is driven can be made different, the amount of current allowed for the entire device managed by the main control board 200 can be changed. will not exceed. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a power supply with a large current capacity for driving the token payout device 142 while the reel 110 is being excited, and the cost can be reduced.

Also, here, the player pays out medals by canceling the operation of the stop switch 120 . Such processing can eliminate the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. In addition, other persons who can see the entire slot machine 100 and other persons who can hear the payout sound can grasp the game result. Therefore, the player can grasp the game result by himself/herself before the process is executed, and can feel a sense of superiority.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. be done.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the other stop switch 120 only after all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is released. mentioned and explained. However, the reel control means 306 may enable the operation of other stop switches 120 after all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is started. In this case, it can be dealt with by setting all-phase excitation start as the determination target in steps S519 and S521 in FIG. When the medals are paid out from the medal payout device 142 or when the reels 110a, 110b, 110c of the next game start rotating (starting the acceleration state), waiting for the release of the excitation of all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c (determination) processing , step S521 in FIG. 14 can be omitted.

Also, here, an example will be given in which the reel control means 306 validates the operation of the other stop switch 120 only after all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is released. did. However, not limited to this case, the operation of another stop switch 120 may be validated before the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 stops. For example, operation of any stop switch (eg, stop switch 120a) may not affect the enablement or disablement of other stop switches (eg, stop switches 120b, 120c). That is, regardless of whether another stop switch 120 has already been operated (whether another reel is rotating or stopped), and without waiting for the start of stop or completion of stop, it is still operated. All of the stop switches 120 that are not in the state are maintained in a valid operation state, and the operation of the stop switches 120 is permitted. Then, the player can continuously operate the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c (so-called slide push). In this case, the reel control means 306 does not need to wait for all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 to be released, so step S519 in FIG. 14 can be omitted. . Moreover, not only step S519 in FIG. 14 but also step S521 can be omitted. In this case, as described above, when the medals are paid out from the medal payout device 142 or when the reels 110a, 110b, 110c of the next game start rotating, the excitation release of all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c is waited. is preferable.

Therefore, if all the indexes specifying the positions of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, regardless of whether the stop switch 120a has been operated or whether the rotation state of the reel 110a is the constant speed state. First, since the operation of the stop switches 120b and 120c is enabled, the player can operate the stop switches 120b and 120c to stop the reels 110b and 110c.

In this case, the following events may occur. For example, at the timing when the stop switch 120 is operated, the pattern existing within the draw-in range is determined as the stop pattern, and the rotation is maintained for the number of sliding frames so as to draw the stop pattern onto the effective line A. - 特許庁Therefore, when the number of sliding frames is different, the time from the operation of the stop switch 120 to the start of the stop processing of the reel 110 is 0 to 189 msec (predetermined time within 190 msec). 110b and 110c are different. For example, the player operates the start switch 118, the indexes of all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are detected, and the player pushes the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c forward as shown in FIG. Suppose you operate in batting order. Then, if the number of sliding symbols is the same, the reel 110a→reel 110b→reel 110c is stopped and completed in this order. For example, the reel 110a may be stopped first, the reel 110c with a smaller number of sliding symbols may be stopped next, and the reel 110b with a larger number of sliding symbols may be stopped after the reel 110c. Thus, here, the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are not necessarily stopped and completed in the same order as the operation order of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Therefore, the stop completion condition in the slide push is that all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are released from all-phase excitation, and all-phase excitation is applied to the reel 110 corresponding to the third stopped (finally stopped) stop switch 120. is released, and the last operated stop switch 120 is released. Then, the determination means 308, the effect control means 334, and the payout control means 310 execute post-stop completion processing when the stop completion condition is satisfied.

Further, as a stop completion condition in the slide push, it is possible to omit the determination of whether or not all-phase excitation is released for the third stopped reel 110 . As described above, as the stop completion condition, instead of determining whether or not all phase excitation has been released for all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c and the third stopped reel 110, whether or not 200 msec has elapsed since all phase excitation is determined. It may be determined whether In this case, it is possible to cope with this case by setting the timing of the timer as the determination target in steps S519 and S521 in FIG. Further, as the stop completion condition, it is determined whether or not all phase excitation is released for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c while omitting the determination whether or not all phase excitation is released for the third stopped reel 110. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not 200 msec has elapsed since all-phase excitation.

12(d), when all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is the winning combination "small combination 1". is displayed, the effect control means 334 notifies, through the liquid crystal display section 124, the result of the game, that is, the winning combination "small combination 1" has been won. It is not limited to such a case, and a device other than the liquid crystal display unit 124 can be used. For example, the medal payout device 142 as a result informing means discharges the medals corresponding to the winning combination in accordance with the winning of the winning combination. Information related to the symbol combination is notified. In addition, the main payout display unit 132 and the sub payout display unit 136, which serve as result notification means, display the number of medals to be paid out as the result of the game, thereby reporting information related to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A. do. In addition, a reel backlight (not shown) as a result notification means illuminates (lights up, blinks, turns off, lights up, blinks, lights out, or lights up in a predetermined pattern) the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c corresponding to the symbol display window 108 as a result of the game. By flashing, information related to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is notified. In addition, the speaker 128 as a result notification means outputs a winning sound (a mere sound effect, a sound corresponding to a winning combination, etc.) as a result of the game, thereby matching the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A. Notify relevant information. In addition, the effect lamp 126 as a result notification means emits light (simple light emission, light emission in a color corresponding to the winning combination, and blinking pattern corresponding to the winning combination) as a result of the game. etc.), information relating to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is notified.

Further, here, as the stop completion condition, the release of the specific stop switch 120 has been described, but the specific stop switch 120 is not limited to the last operated (third stop) stop switch 120, and all or, as described above, it is not the stop switch 120 that was operated last, but at the time the stop switch 120 that was operated last is released, it maintains the pressed state, and the stop switch 120 that was operated last is maintained. Also included is the stop switch 120 that was released after the stop switch 120 that was released.

Further, here, an example is given in which the information related to the symbol combination displayed on the active line A is notified as the result of the game after all the reels have stopped. However, the information related to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line A is not limited to the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. Symbol combinations indicating that the winning combination has not been won are also included.

In addition, here, when the stop switch 120 is operated by the player, the symbols existing within the pull-in range are determined as the stop symbols, and the rotation is maintained for the number of sliding frames so as to simply draw the stop symbols onto the effective line A. However, the effect control means 334 may execute an arbitrary effect while the rotation for the number of sliding frames is maintained. However, as described above, the number of sliding symbols changes according to the timing at which the stop switch 120 is operated by the player. Therefore, the effect control means 334 changes the effect according to the number of sliding frames, for example, performs a relatively long effect when the number of sliding frames is large, and performs a relatively short effect when the number of sliding frames is small. You may let Also, depending on the number of sliding frames, the timing of effecting may be changed. For example, it is assumed that the effect control means 334 planned a predetermined effect at the time of the first operation of the stop switch 120 (at the time of the first stop). However, the number of sliding frames of the stop switch 120 is small, and the scheduled time for the performance cannot be sufficiently secured, or the time is short, so even if the performance is executed, the details of the performance cannot be sufficiently communicated to the player. If it is not possible, such an effect may be performed when another stop switch 120 is operated, for example, when the last stop switch 120 is operated (during the third stop). In this way, it is possible to secure the time for the performance and sufficiently convey the content of the performance to the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 are arranged so as to share the function part for progressing the game, but the function part of the main control board 200 is transferred to the sub control board 202. Alternatively, the functional units of the sub-control board 202 may be arranged on the main control board 200, or all the functional units may be collectively arranged on one control board.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, only one type of AT effect state is provided. good too.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game is played using medals as game value, but the game value may be electrical information (so-called medalless). In this case, when the winning combination wins, the amount of value corresponding to the winning combination may be given to the player as electrical information.

Further, each process performed by the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 described above does not necessarily have to be processed in time series according to the order described as the flowchart, and may include parallel or subroutine processing.

Further, each process performed by the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 described above does not necessarily have to be processed in time series according to the order described as the flowchart, and may include parallel or subroutine processing.

100 slot machine (gaming machine)
110a, 110b, 110c reel 116 bet switch 118 start switch 120a, 120b, 120c stop switch 124 liquid crystal display unit 200 main control board 202 sub control board 306 reel control means 308 determination means 310 payout control means 312 game state control means 314 effect state Control means 334 Production control means

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. Reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released ; , wherein the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated, and if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated At the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated, and the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is temporarily released. When done, it validates the operation of the optional stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. Reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; The reel control means starts rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state in which any of the stop switches is operated, and the stop switch is operated when the arbitrary stop switch is not operated. At the timing when it is possible, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated, and once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is canceled, the Enables operation of any stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination is performed. wherein the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is operated. If not, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated, and the validated stop switch Of these, the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to a predetermined number is controlled to stop, the first stop switch and the third stop switch different from the second stop switch are disabled, and the first stop switch is operated. is released, it validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , the reel control means starts rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, and starts the rotation of the reel when the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing when the switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, a predetermined number stop control of the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to, disables the first stop switch and a third stop switch different from the second stop switch, and temporarily releases the operation of the first stop switch. and validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination is performed. wherein the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is operated. If not, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the first stop switch and The operation of the fifth stop switch, which is different from the fourth stop switch, is not validated, and the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated once the operation of the first stop switch is released. .
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , the reel control means starts rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, and starts the rotation of the reel when the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing when the switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch are validated. without activating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the above, and activating the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination is performed. and means for reaching a timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated after the start switch is operated. , the reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and among the validated stop switches, by a predetermined number When the reel corresponding to the operated second stop switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and the operation of the first stop switch is released, Validate the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and among the validated stop switches, the second stop that has been operated up to a predetermined number The reel corresponding to the switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and validates the operation of the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination is performed. and means for reaching a timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated after the start switch is operated. , the reel control means does not activate the operation of the first stop switch, activates the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and activates the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without validating the operation of the fifth stop switch, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means does not validate operation of the first stop switch, validates operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and validates operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without activating the operation, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is activated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, said reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any of the stop switches is operated, and the stop switch becomes operable when the arbitrary stop switch is not operated. In timing, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated, and once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released, the arbitrary stop Enable switch operation.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is canceled, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means performs any of the With the stop switch operated, the rotation of the reel is started in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the arbitrary without validating the operation of the stop switch, validating the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch, and validating the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is canceled become
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, said reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, and the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, the first that has been operated up to a predetermined number is activated. The reel corresponding to the second stop switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch is stopped. Validate the operation of the stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means performs any second With the first stop switch operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the The operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number corresponds to the second stop switch. a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and the second Enables operation of the 3-stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, said reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, and the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the fifth stop different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without validating the operation of the switches, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means performs any second With the first stop switch operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the The operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the operation of the fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch is validated. and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination; After the operation, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop switch. A reel corresponding to a second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches without activating the operation of the stop switch, activating the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch. and disables a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and the third stop switch Enable switch operation.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is canceled, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and after the operation of the start switch, any In a state where the first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the operation of the first stop switch. Without activation, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is activated, and among the activated stop switches, the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number is controlled to stop, A third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch is enabled. become
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination; After the operation, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop switch. The operation of the stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the operation of the fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch is validated. First, once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is canceled, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and after the operation of the start switch, any In a state where the first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the operation of the first stop switch. not validating, validating operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, not validating operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch, not validating operation of the first Once the operation of the stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.

In order to solve the above- mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination. and the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is operated. If not, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated, and the validated stop switch is activated. Among them, the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to the predetermined number is controlled to stop, the first stop switch and the third stop switch different from the second stop switch are invalidated, and the operation of the first stop switch is disabled. Once released, it enables operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , the reel control means starts rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, and starts the rotation of the reel when the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing when the switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, a predetermined number stop control of the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to, disables the first stop switch and a third stop switch different from the second stop switch, and temporarily releases the operation of the first stop switch. and validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination. and the reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where any first stop switch is operated, and the first stop switch is operated. If not, at the timing when the stop switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the first stop switch and the The operation of the fifth stop switch, which is different from the fourth stop switch, is not validated, and the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated once the operation of the first stop switch is released.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , the reel control means starts rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state where an arbitrary first stop switch is operated, and starts the rotation of the reel when the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing when the switch becomes operable, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch are validated. without activating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the above, and activating the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination. and, after the operation of the start switch, in a state where any first stop switch is operated, if the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, The reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and operates a predetermined number of the validated stop switches. The reel corresponding to the second stop switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the Validate the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means does not validate the operation of the first stop switch, validates the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch, and among the validated stop switches, the second stop that has been operated up to a predetermined number The reel corresponding to the switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and validates the operation of the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; When the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination. and, after the operation of the start switch, in a state where any first stop switch is operated, if the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, The reel control means does not activate the operation of the first stop switch, activates the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and activates the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch. Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without validating the operation of the 5 stop switch, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the activated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; determining means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reel corresponding to the stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of all the stop switches is released; , after the operation of the start switch, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means does not validate operation of the first stop switch, validates operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and validates operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch Once the operation of the first stop switch is released without activating the operation, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is activated .
In order to solve the above- mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of arranged reels and controlling to stop each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of an activated predetermined stop switch; and at least all the reels. determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination when the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released; starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, and the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated. At the timing, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, the first that has been operated up to a predetermined number is activated. The reel corresponding to the second stop switch is controlled to stop, the third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch is stopped. Validate the operation of the stop switch and the third stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means performs any second With the first stop switch operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the The operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated, and among the validated stop switches, the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number corresponds to the second stop switch. a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and the second Enables operation of the 3-stop switch.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means , in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and the stop switch becomes operable when the first stop switch is not operated. In timing, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch is validated. is not validated, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operations of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch are validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, wherein the reel control means performs any second With the first stop switch operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch, and at the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the The operation of the first stop switch is not validated, the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated, and the operation of the fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch is validated. and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and operation of the start switch After that, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop The operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is enabled without activating the switch operation, and the reel corresponding to the second stop switch operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches is selected. stop control, disable a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the first stop switch and the third stop switch enable the operation of
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is canceled, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and after the operation of the start switch, any In a state where the first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the operation of the first stop switch. Without activation, the operation of the stop switches other than the first stop switch is activated, and among the activated stop switches, the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number is controlled to stop, A third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch is disabled, and once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch is enabled. become
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of the last stopped stop switch is released, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and operation of the start switch After that, in a state in which any first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the first stop not validating the operation of the switch, validating the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and not validating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch , once the operation of the first stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, another game machine of the present invention includes winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels that have been activated, and stopping and controlling the reels corresponding to the activated stop switches in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been activated; and at least all of the reels. is completed and the operation of all the stop switches is canceled, determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination, and after the operation of the start switch, any In a state where the first stop switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the reel control means controls the operation of the first stop switch. not validating, validating operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, not validating operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch, not validating operation of the first Once the operation of the stop switch is released, the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch is validated.

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winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
The reel control means is
starting rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch while any of the stop switches is operated;
At the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated. ,
A gaming machine that validates the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
The reel control means
With an arbitrary first stop switch being operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch,
At the timing when the stop switch is operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated. ,
controlling to stop the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches;
Disabling a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch;
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
The reel control means
With an arbitrary first stop switch being operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch,
At the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated. without validating operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch,
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
After the operation of the start switch, when the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated,
A game machine in which the operation of all the stop switches is not validated until the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is canceled once. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
After the operation of the start switch, when the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated,
The reel control means
without activating the operation of the arbitrary stop switch, activating the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch;
A gaming machine that validates the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
After the start switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated,
The reel control means
without activating the operation of the first stop switch, activating the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch;
controlling to stop the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches;
Disabling a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch;
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
At least, when the reel corresponding to the last stopped stop switch is completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that was operated is released, at least the winning determination and the processing based on the winning determination determining means for doing one;
with
After the start switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated,
The reel control means
without validating the operation of the first stop switch, validating the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and validating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch without activating
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
The reel control means is
starting rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the start switch while any of the stop switches is operated;
At the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated, the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch is validated. ,
A gaming machine that validates the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
The reel control means
With an arbitrary first stop switch being operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch,
At the timing when the stop switch is operable if the first stop switch is not operated, the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch is validated. ,
controlling to stop the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches;
Disabling a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch;
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
The reel control means
With an arbitrary first stop switch being operated, the reel starts rotating in response to the operation of the start switch,
At the timing when the stop switch can be operated if the first stop switch is not operated, the operation of the first stop switch is not validated, and the operation of the fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch is validated. without validating operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch,
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
After the operation of the start switch, when the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated,
A game machine in which the operation of all the stop switches is not validated until the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is canceled once. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
After the operation of the start switch, when the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the arbitrary stop switch is not operated in a state where the arbitrary stop switch is operated,
The reel control means is
without activating the operation of the arbitrary stop switch, activating the operation of the stop switch other than the arbitrary stop switch;
A gaming machine that validates the operation of the arbitrary stop switch once the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
After the start switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated,
The reel control means is
without activating the operation of the first stop switch, activating the operation of the stop switch other than the first stop switch;
controlling to stop the reel corresponding to the second stop switch that has been operated up to a predetermined number among the activated stop switches;
Disabling a third stop switch different from the first stop switch and the second stop switch;
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the third stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
In accordance with the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and in accordance with the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
After the start switch is operated, if the timing at which the stop switch becomes operable if the first stop switch is not operated while any first stop switch is operated,
The reel control means is
without validating the operation of the first stop switch, validating the operation of a fourth stop switch different from the first stop switch, and validating the operation of a fifth stop switch different from the first stop switch and the fourth stop switch without activating
A game machine that validates the operation of the first stop switch and the fifth stop switch once the operation of the first stop switch is released. winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
According to the operation of the start switch, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively arranged are started to rotate, and according to the operation of the activated predetermined stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. and a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the
determination means for performing at least one of winning determination and processing based on the winning determination at least when all the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the operated specific stop switch is released;
with
The reel control means starts rotating the reel in response to the operation of the start switch while any of the stop switches is operated,
A game machine in which the operation of all the stop switches is not validated until the operation of the arbitrary stop switch is canceled once.

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