JP3802423B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a slot machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a variable display game has been provided with, for example, three variable variable display means such as reels (drums) that display a plurality of identification symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and the plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed by rotating these reels. As a result of this variable display game, a predetermined game value is given to the player in connection with deriving a winning result mode in which a stopped identification symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode on a preset active line A slot machine adapted to do so is generally known.
[0003]
In such a slot machine, a player operates to insert a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3 in the case of medals) of game media (medals or game balls), or a bet button operation when there is a credit (bet operation). After inputting the number of bets based on the above, by operating the start lever, the reels are rotated to variably display the identification symbols, and the reels respectively provided for each reel automatically or after a certain time has elapsed. By operating the stop button, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped to determine the symbol combination mode (stop result mode). When the reels are stopped, the symbol combination form formed on the activated line activated in response to the input of the bet number becomes a predetermined symbol combination aspect (winning result mode) set in advance. In this case, the winning is confirmed, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is given to the player. Here, the player inserts a game medium to start the game, and subtracts the credit number according to the betting button operation from the stored number (credit number) of the game medium previously deposited (credited) in the slot machine. The input of the number of bets based on this is generally called a bet.
[0004]
In addition, in a slot machine such as a general pachislot machine, it is configured so that three identification symbols of each reel can be seen through a display window provided on the front side, and a total of nine identification symbols can be seen. It is like that. As the effective line, the middle horizontal line is generally set for one bet (one medal bet), and the middle horizontal line and the upper horizontal line for two bets (two bets). The lower horizontal line is set, and in the case of 3 bets (same 3-bet), the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines, the diagonal line that goes up to the right, and the diagonal line that goes down to the right are set.
In a general pachislot machine, a plurality of types of winnings are set. For example, small prize winnings or medals that only pay out medals equal to or less than the maximum payout number (for example, 15) per game. A regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated to be abbreviated below) that allows a re-game win (so-called replay win) that allows a game to be played again without betting, and a JAC game that can easily determine a JAC win (described later) with a high probability up to a predetermined number of times. A regular bonus prize (hereinafter also referred to as an RB prize for short), a small role game that easily determines a small role prize with a high probability, and a JAC game that easily determines a JAC prize with a high probability. Is a big bonus (hereinafter, abbreviated as BB) that can be executed up to a predetermined number of times. Also referred to as a BB prize Te.), And the like are available. Note that a JAC game that can be executed based on the determination of the BB winning or the RB winning can be executed, for example, by betting only one medal, and when the JAC winning is determined as a result of the execution, for example, The maximum payout number (for example, 15) medals is paid out.
Among these, in particular, RB winning and BB winning are referred to as special winnings, and in a special gaming state (that is, RB or BB) generated based on the determination of this special winning, (100 or more) game media can be acquired at once.
[0005]
In general, the pachislot machine is equipped with a function (internal lottery function) for performing a lottery (for example, before the stop operation of the identification symbol) in advance whether or not various winnings are won in connection with the execution of the game. Only when this internal lottery is won, reel control is performed so that a predetermined identification symbol is allowed to stop on the active line and form a winning result form, and winning can be determined as much as possible. Note that winning the internal lottery is also referred to as “a winning flag is established”.
On the other hand, if the internal lottery is not won (if the winning flag is not established), no matter what timing the player performs the reel stop operation, the predetermined identification symbol stops on the active line and the winning result mode is changed. Reel control is performed so as not to form.
Therefore, if the timing of the reel stop operation is met at any time, the winning result mode can not be formed, but only when the timing of the reel stop operation matches after winning the internal lottery, It can be formed. Thus, by performing reel stop control based on the internal lottery result, it becomes possible to some extent to control the game result according to the internal lottery result.
However, some of the special symbols such as the RB winning and the BB winning, and the small role winnings have a smaller number of arrangement symbols on the reel than the other identification symbols forming the winning result mode, and the arrangement interval thereof. Is set to a large value (or only one reel may be arranged on one reel), so that the reel stop operation aiming at a specific identification symbol, that is, the reel as described above unless the target is pressed. Even if the control works, the winning may not be confirmed.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional pachislot machine, the rotation speed of each reel is controlled so that each reel rotates at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize the type of each identification symbol during variable display.
Conventionally, a pachislot machine has a function that allows a player to arbitrarily operate a reel stop button to stop each reel aiming at a specific identification symbol to some extent, that is, there is room for the player to intervene in technology. This is one characteristic, and this is an important factor that enhances the fun of games in pachislot machines.
Therefore, if the rotation speed of the reel is set to such a high speed that any player cannot recognize each identification symbol that is variably displayed or a specific identification symbol, the reel can be stopped for a specific identification symbol. Is completely impossible, and there is no room for players to intervene in technology. Therefore, in a conventional pachislot machine, the reel rotation speed is high, but it is set so as not to be high enough for the player to intervene at all, or a specific identification symbol (for example, a BB winning prize) In many cases, consideration is given to make the identification pattern that can form the winning result form stand out from other identification patterns, and therefore, when winning a special prize based on the internal lottery result as described above, many It is possible to stop the reels so that a winning result mode corresponding to the special winning can be formed without executing the game of times.
However, even for the novice who is totally concerned even if the above-mentioned considerations are made, the reel stop operation may not be performed as expected. In such a novice, if the special prize is won (the game medium is spent). Such as having to run a large number of games or giving up the game value for the special prize in the worst case. There was a problem of avoiding games on the machine from the beginning.
However, to ensure that any player can easily stop aiming at a specific identification pattern, for example, if the reel rotation speed is controlled to be always low, the target identification pattern will be There is a possibility that the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment of being able to stop aiming will not be obtained, and it may decrease interest, and by providing such a function for beginners, the game can be reversed for relatively experienced players In many cases, the user feels troublesome, such as inability to proceed smoothly, and another problem (experienced players refrain from games in such slot machines) occurs.
[0007]
The present invention was made to solve the above-described problems, and can easily execute a stop operation of an identification symbol corresponding to a winning prize without hindering the smooth progress of a game. The purpose is to provide.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
  Multiple variable displays that can variably display multiple identification symbolsreelAnd a lottery means for lottering whether or not the prize is won in relation to the execution of the variable display, and if the prize is won as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, an identification corresponding to the selected prize The plurality of variable displays so that the symbol can be stopped based on a stop operation by the player.reelIn the slot machine designed to perform stop control of
  Specific display capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbolsreelThe plurality of variable displaysreelProvided separately from
  As a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a predetermined winning is won, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is set to the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning.SynchronizeThe specific symbol isCorresponding to a predetermined prizeThe specific indication is used as a guide for the stop timing of the identification symbol.reelSpecific display control means for controlling,
When the variable display on the variable display reel that is the target of synchronization of the variable display period of the specific symbol among the plurality of variable display reels is stopped, the specific display control means Switch to the predetermined variable display reel that is still in variable display,
Further, by comparing the rotational phase of the variable display reel with the rotational phase of the specific display reel, the identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning that is the target of synchronization of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol and the specific symbol And a synchronization correction means for adjusting the rotation speed of the specific display reel so as to eliminate the rotation phase difference when the rotation phase difference exists.It is characterized by that.
[0009]
  Here, variable displayreelFor example, it is composed of a reel on which a plurality of types of identification symbols are written around and the variable display is performed by rotating the reel around the axis. It may be composed of a device or a CRT type display device, and may perform variable display by changing the display content.
  Similarly, the specific display means includes a reel having a specific symbol written around it, and it is possible to perform variable display by rotating the reel around the axis, but not limited thereto, For example, a liquid crystal display device or a cathode ray tube display device may be used, and variable display may be performed by changing the display content.
  The winnings are set in a plurality of types, for example, big bonus winning, regular bonus winning, small role winning, regame winning (replay winning), and the like.
  In addition, when the winning flag is established, the winning is determined when the winning result mode corresponding to the winning (corresponding to the winning flag) is established, and the game value corresponding to each winning is given to the player. It has become. Here, the game value corresponding to each winning is, for example, payout of gaming media (for example, medals or balls) based on the establishment of each winning result mode, opportunities to acquire a large amount of gaming media such as big bonus and regular bonus, The right to re-game.
  Here, the winning result mode is, for example, each variable displayreelThis is established by stopping the identification symbol in a predetermined combination mode (symbol combination mode) as a result of variable display on the effective line set over the period. Specifically, for example, it is established when the identification symbol corresponding to the winning a prize stops on the active line.
  Therefore, the “identification symbol corresponding to the winning” is an identification symbol that can constitute the winning result mode.
  Further, “the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped” means that “the identification symbol can be stopped on the active line in a predetermined combination manner corresponding to the winning prize”.
  Furthermore, “in relation to execution of variable display” may be “at the start operation (start operation) for starting variable display” or “at the start of variable display”. However, it may be at other timing related to execution of variable display.
[0010]
  According to the invention of claim 1,A specific display reel capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbols is provided separately from the plurality of variable display reels, and when a predetermined prize is won as a result of a lottery by a lottery means, By synchronizing the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize, the specific symbol is specified so that it becomes a standard for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning by the player. Specific display control means for controlling the display reel is provided, and the specific display control means stops variable display on the variable display reel that is the target of synchronization of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol among the plurality of variable display reels. In this case, the synchronization target is switched to a predetermined variable display reel that is still in variable display, and the rotation phase of the variable display reel and the rotation position of the specific display reel are changed. To detect the rotational phase difference between the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the specific symbol to be synchronized with the variable symbol display cycle of the specific symbol, and when the rotational phase difference exists, Since the synchronization correction means for adjusting the rotation speed of the specific display reel so as to eliminate this rotational phase difference is provided, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol are corrected. Thus, the variable display reel and the specific display reel, which are to be synchronized with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, can be variably displayed in synchronization. for that reason,Specific indicationreelIf a specific symbol that is variably displayed is used as a guideline (to aim) and the identification symbol is stopped, the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize is variably displayed.reelTherefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from stopping the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, and dissatisfaction or spending a lot of game media to stop the identification symbol. Variable displayreelThe variable display speed is not changed, so that the smooth progress of the game is not disturbed, so that dissatisfaction with the skilled person or the like does not occur.
[0011]
  The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
  A plurality of target display units for notifying a variable display reel that is a target of synchronization of the variable display period of the specific symbol;
  The synchronization correction unit is configured not to notify the plurality of target display units until the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning is completely synchronized with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol.It is a feature.
[0012]
  According to invention of Claim 2,A plurality of target display units for notifying a variable display reel that is a target of synchronization of a variable display cycle of a specific symbol, and the synchronization correction means, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning and the specific symbol of the specific symbol Since the plurality of target display units are not notified until the synchronization with the variable display cycle is completely achieved, each target display unit has a variable display cycle of an identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning and a variable display cycle of a specific symbol. In addition to notifying the synchronization target, it can also be notified that synchronization is being performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a desired identification symbol cannot be stopped because the player erroneously performs a stop operation when synchronization is not yet complete.
[0013]
  The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
  The specific display control means forcibly synchronizes the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol when a stop operation is performed by a player other than the predetermined procedure. With a forced termination means to terminate,
If the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning is stopped in a tempered state on the active line even though the stop operation is performed in a manner other than the predetermined procedure, the forced display means synchronizes the variable display cycle. Continue without exitingIt is characterized by that.
[0014]
  According to invention of Claim 3,The specific display control means forcibly terminates synchronization between the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol when a stop operation is performed by a player other than the predetermined procedure. In the case where an identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning is stopped in a tempered state on the active line even though the stop operation is performed in a manner other than the predetermined procedure, the forcible end means sets the variable display cycle. Since the synchronization is continued without ending, the synchronization between the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is continued when the player performs an erroneous stop operation. In addition, even if a stop operation is performed outside the predetermined procedure, if the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning is stopped in the tempered state on the active line, the predetermined winning is supported. The synchronization between the variable display cycle of the specific symbol variable display cycle of identification symbols may be continued.
[0036]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachislot machine as an example of a slot machine according to the present invention will be described.
[0037]
The pachislot machine 100 of FIG. 1 has various devices provided inside a box-shaped machine frame (not shown) whose front is open, and the front door 2 can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner on the front of the machine frame. It is roughly constituted by being provided.
[0038]
  In the upper center of the front surface of the front door 2 is formed an identification symbol display window 5 that can be seen through the rear (for example, transparent), and behind the identification symbol display window 5, a plurality of (for example, independently rotatable) 3 reels (Variable display reel), That is, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c are arranged.
  These reels 20a to 20c are visible through the identification symbol display window 5, and constitute a variable display unit 20 that performs variable display of the identification symbol.
  The reels 20a to 20c are formed, for example, in a substantially cylindrical shape having the same radius and the same axial length (display width), and are provided coaxially with each other and in parallel with each other. Note that the axial direction of each of the reels 20a to 20c is, for example, the horizontal direction of the pachislot machine 100.
  Around each of these reels 20a to 20c, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a symbol row (for example, array numbers 1 to 21) formed by arranging a plurality of types of identification symbols at equal intervals. A symbol string for 21 frames) is displayed. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the symbol rows written on the reels 20a to 20c are developed in a plane. And among the identification symbols in these symbol sequences, a predetermined number (for example, three) of identification symbols that are continuous can be visually recognized through the identification symbol display window 5 for each of the reels 20a to 20c.
[0039]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the types of identification symbols are, for example, “7 (filled)” (for example, array number 21 of the first reel 20a), “7 (outlined)” (for example, Array number 20 of the first reel 20a), "main character" (for example, array number 17 of the first reel 20a), "replay" (for example, array number 18 of the first reel 20a), “Watermelon” (for example, array number 16 of the first reel 20a), “crown” (for example, array number 19 of the first reel 20a), “Cherry” (for example, array number 12 of the first reel 20a) There are 7 types of convenience.
[0040]
The pachislot machine 100 also includes a first reel motor 611 corresponding to the first reel 20a, a second reel motor 612 corresponding to the second reel 20b, and a third reel 20c corresponding to the third reel 20c. Reel motors 613 are provided (FIG. 2).
Each of the motors 611 to 613 is composed of a stepping motor or the like, and operates under the control of a game control device 50 to be described later, and independently drives the corresponding reels 20a to 20c to rotate and stop rotation about the axis. It is possible.
Each motor 611 to 613 rotates at a high speed so that the corresponding reels 20a to 20c rotate independently from each other to circulate a plurality of types of identification symbols from the top to the bottom in the identification symbol display window 5. (Identification symbols are variably displayed).
Furthermore, after starting the variable display, all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped by the motors 611 to 613 (based on a stop operation of the reel stop buttons 14a, 14b, and 14c described later), so that three rows vertically and horizontally In three rows, a stop display for displaying nine symbols in a stopped state on the variable display unit 20 is performed.
[0041]
Here, a plurality of effective lines are set in the variable display section 20.
That is, for example, an effective line crossing the middle stage of each reel 20a-20c (middle horizontal line), an effective line crossing the upper stage of each reel 20a-20c (upper horizontal line), and an effective line crossing the lower stage of each reel 20a-20c (lower horizontal) Line), the first reel 20a lower stage—the second reel 20b middle stage—the third reel 20c the upper stage, and an effective line (diagonal line rising to the right) obliquely crossing each reel, and the first reel 20a upper stage—the second reel 20b middle stage. -There are five effective lines of effective lines (diagonal lines descending to the right) that obliquely cross each reel from the lower stage of the third reel 20c.
As will be described later, a predetermined number of activated lines are activated according to the number of bets, but any of a plurality of winnings set on the activated activated line. When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol combination mode corresponding to the above, a winning result mode is established, and a predetermined number of medals corresponding to each winning result mode are paid out. In the following, the “valid activated line” is also simply referred to as “valid line”.
[0042]
  As shown in FIG. 1, a specific symbol display window 910 that can be seen through the rear (for example, transparent) is formed, for example, next to the identification symbol display window 5 (for example, right side in front view). Behind this specific symbol display window 5 is a fourth reel (Specific display reelAn effect display device) 900 is rotatably provided. The fourth reel 900 is visible through the specific symbol display window 910, and constitutes a variable display unit 950 that performs variable display of the specific symbol and the effect symbol.
  For example, the fourth reel 900 is formed in the same size and shape as the first to third reels 20a to 20c, and is provided coaxially with each other and in parallel with the first to third reels 20a to 20c. Yes.
  That is, multipleVariable display reelandSpecific display reelEach of these is constituted by reels 20a, 20b, 20c, 900, and each reel 20a, 20b, 20c, 900 is provided in parallel with each other.
[0043]
  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a specific symbol 901 and a plurality of types of effect symbols 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, and 909 are written around the fourth reel 900.
  Among these, the specific symbol 901 is used as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by associating the variable display cycle with the variable symbol display cycle of the identification symbol (details will be described later). (The specific symbol 901 is also a notification symbol for notification of bonus winnings; details will be described later).
  On the other hand, the effect symbols 902 to 909 are used for effect display related to variable display of identification symbols (FIG. 5 and the like; details will be described later).
  As described above, the pachislot machine 100 includes the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) capable of displaying the effect symbols 902 to 909 for effect display relating to the variable display of the identification symbols. 901 can be variably displayedSpecific display reelIt is the structure which included the function as.
[0044]
Here, in the specific symbol 901, the width W (FIG. 3) in the orthogonal direction along the variable display surface with respect to the variable display direction is set larger than each of the effect symbols 902 to 909. That is, the fourth reel 900 displays the specific symbol 901 in a state of protruding from the effect symbols 902 to 909 in the orthogonal direction (at least one of them) along the variable display surface with respect to the variable display direction. .
Moreover, the specific symbol 901 is set to a color that stands out when mixed in each of the effect symbols 902 to 909 (specifically, for example, each effect symbol 902 to 909 is set to a bright color such as red). The specific design 901 is made a dark color such as black).
That is, the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) can display both the specific symbol 901 and the plurality of effect symbols 902 to 909, and is more prominent in terms of shape and color than the effect symbols 902 to 909. The specific symbol 901 is displayed in the display mode.
[0045]
The fourth reel 900 is rotationally driven and stopped about its axis by a fourth reel motor 800 made of, for example, a stepping motor. By this rotational driving, the specific symbol 901 and a plurality of types of effect symbols 902- 909 is moved at a high speed (and a low speed if necessary) so as to circulate from top to bottom (or from bottom to top depending on the production mode) in the back of the specific symbol display window 910 (specific symbol) 901 and effect symbols 902 to 909 are variably displayed).
[0046]
Further, near the specific symbol display window 910 (for example, on the upper side), the reel (any one of the first to third reels 20a to 20c) that is a target of association (details will be described later) of the variable symbol display cycle of the specific symbol 901. ) For example by a light emitting display, a first target display unit 811, a second target display unit 812, and a third target display unit 813 are provided. A target indicator 814 (FIG. 2; for example, a lamp) is provided at the back of each target display portion 811-813. Among these, when any one of the target indicators 814 is turned on, the notification of the reels to be associated and the association control are performed (for example, the synchronization is completed). Notification is performed. That is, when the target indicator 814 at the back of the first target display unit 811 is turned on, it is notified that the reel to be associated is the first reel 20a, and similarly, the second target display unit 812 is used. The second reel 20b is turned on when the target display 814 in the back is turned on, and the third reel 20c is turned on when the target display 814 in the back of the third target display portion 813 is turned on. This is reported.
[0047]
Furthermore, a start lever 13 for performing a start operation for starting one game is provided on the front side of the front door 2 on the lower side of the identification symbol display window 5.
Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, below the identification symbol display window 5, there is a one-to-one correspondence with the first reel 20 a, the second reel 20 b, and the third reel 20 c, and each of the reels 20 a to 20 c. Stop buttons for stopping the rotation and displaying the identification symbols are provided, that is, a first reel stop button 14a, a second reel stop button 14b, and a third reel stop button 14c.
The reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are made of, for example, a colored translucent resin. Further, in the back of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, a stop button lamp 140 (notifying the lighting of the fact that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c). 2) are provided respectively.
[0048]
In addition, the following components are arranged on the front surface of the front door 2 in addition.
First, the bet number display unit 31 displays the bet number of medals according to the lighting state of the bet number display 31a (FIG. 2) disposed in the back thereof. The GAME OVER lamp unit 33 notifies the end of the big bonus by lighting of a lamp (a part of the game state display 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back thereof. A lamp (a part of the game status indicator 650 (FIG. 2)) is arranged at the back of the WAIT lamp section 34, and all the reels 20a to 20c start rotating after the start lever 13 is operated. It is informed that it is in the period by turning on during the period until it is done. The REPLAY lamp unit 35 notifies the fact that the next game is replayed after the winning result mode of the replay winning is established by turning on a lamp (a part of the game status display 650 (FIG. 2)). To do. The INSERT MEDALS lamp unit 36 is one of the lamps (game state display 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back when no game is being performed and the medal can be received as a bet or credit. Part) repeats blinking to encourage the insertion of medals.
[0049]
The medal slot 6 is for inserting a bet and placing a bet. The credit amount display unit 7 displays the number of credits of medals according to the lighting state of a credit number display unit 7a (FIG. 2), for example, which is arranged in the back of the LED and has 7 segments. The number-of-payout display unit 8 displays the number of medals to be paid out according to the lighting state of the number-of-payout display 8a (FIG. 2), for example, composed of 7-segment LEDs.
Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, a maximum bet button 9 for placing a bet (betting) on a limit number (for example, three) of medals in a single operation, a credited medal, A display relating to the progress of the bonus game according to the lighting state of a 1-bet button 10 for betting one by one each time an operation is performed, and a game progress indicator 11a (FIG. 2; comprising 7-segment LEDs, for example) arranged in the back A game progress display unit 11 for performing a game, a credit selection button 12 for selecting a credit state / non-credit state of a medal, a keyhole 15 into which a key for opening the front door 2 is inserted, and a decoration display that lights or blinks for decoration Parts 661, 662, 663, a decorative plate part 16 that constitutes a lower region of the front door 2, and the like, and an ashtray 1 at the bottom of the front surface of the front door 2. And pan 18 for reserving medals are arranged.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot gaming machine 100 has a sound output unit 60 such as a speaker and a medal paying unit 80 (for example, a hopper) for paying medals based on the establishment of the winning result mode. It has.
[0051]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot gaming machine 100 has a game control device 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an effect control that performs overall control related to the game effect under the control of the game control device 50. An apparatus 700, a display control apparatus 710 that controls the display of the fourth reel 900 under the control of the effect control apparatus 700, and a sound control apparatus 720 that controls the sound output unit 60 under the control of the effect control apparatus 700. Is included in the control system. In addition, the components of this control system are also arranged inside the machine casing.
[0052]
Among these, the game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, an I / F (Interface) 54, and the like.
[0053]
Among them, the CPU 51 includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control. In addition, a random number generated (generated) and output by a random number generator (not shown) provided in the game control device 50 is used for internal lottery. The internal lottery is used as a random number (whether or not the prize is won). Instead of the random number generator, the CPU 51 itself may perform processing for generating a random number for internal lottery.
In the ROM 52, control programs and control data for executing various processes are written, and determination values for internal lottery are written.
The RAM 53 stores an internal lottery random number storage area generated by the CPU 51, various data (for example, medal credit count data, medal bet count data, various win flags (described later) status data, and wins A storage area for temporarily storing a payout based on a winning in which the result mode is established, and a work area for the CPU 51.
[0054]
The I / F 54 includes a inserted medal detection sensor 6a, a start lever switch 13a, a first reel stop switch 14d, a second reel stop switch 14e, a third reel stop switch 14f, a first reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Reel position detection sensor 601, second reel position detection sensor 602, third reel position detection sensor 603, 1 bet switch 10a, max bet switch 9a, credit selection switch 12a, payout medal detection sensor 640, probability setting device 630, reset switch 15a, various signals output from the front door opening switch 670 are output to the CPU 51.
[0055]
Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 6 a is a sensor for detecting the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. The start lever switch 13a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 13 has been operated. The first reel stop switch 14d indicates that the first reel stop button 14a has been operated, the second reel stop switch 14e indicates that the second reel stop button 14b has been operated, and the third reel stop switch 14f indicates that the third reel This is a switch for detecting that the stop button 14c has been operated. The first reel position detection sensor 601 indicates the rotation phase of the first reel 20a, the second reel position detection sensor 602 indicates the rotation phase of the second reel 20b, and the third reel position detection sensor 603 indicates the rotation phase of the third reel 20c. These are sensors for detecting each. The 1 bet switch 10a is a switch for detecting that the 1 bet button has been operated, and the max bet switch 9a is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 9 has been operated. The credit selection switch 12a is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 12 has been operated. The payout medal detection sensor 640 is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out to the tray 18 by the medal payout unit 80. The probability setting device 630 is a device for setting the winning probability for each game in the pachislot gaming machine 100 to any one of a plurality of stages (for example, six stages) based on a predetermined operation. The reset switch 15a is a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 15 has been rotated and resetting the pachislot gaming machine 100 based on this detection. Note that, for example, the error state of the pachislot gaming machine 100 is canceled based on the reset switch 15a outputting a detection signal to the game control device 50. The front door opening switch 670 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front door 2.
[0056]
The I / F 54 receives a control signal output from the CPU 51, and sends the control signal to the effect control device 700, the game progress indicator 11a, and the bet number indicator 31a via an output port and a driver (not shown). , Credit number display 7a, payout number display 8a, gaming status display 650, decoration display 660, medal payout unit 80, first reel motor 611, second reel motor 612, third reel motor 613, The signal is output to the external signal output unit 620, the stop button lamp 140, and the like.
[0057]
Here, the decoration indicator 660 is a light emitting member such as a lamp provided in the back of the decoration display portions 661 to 663, and the external signal output portion 620 is output from the game control device 50 to the outside of the pachislot gaming machine 100. Relays external signals to be transmitted.
[0058]
In addition, the production control device 700 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and is controlled by the game control device 50 or by unique control. The control signal is output to the display control device 710 and the sound control device 720.
[0059]
Further, the display control device 710 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and is controlled by the effect control device 700 or by unique control. The control signal is output to the fourth reel motor 800 and the target indicator 814. In addition, a detection signal from the fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is input to the display control device 710. The fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is for detecting the rotational phase of the fourth reel 900.
[0060]
In this way, the pachislot machine 100 has a display control device 710 (production) that performs production display control of the fourth reel 900 (production display device) that can display the production symbols 902 to 909 that perform production display relating to variable display of the identification symbols. The display control device 710 includes a function as specific display control means for controlling variable display of the specific symbol 901.
[0061]
The sound control device 610 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the like, and is controlled by the effect control device 700 or by unique control. The control signal is output to the sound output unit 60.
[0062]
Next, processing related to medal betting and the like will be described.
First, when the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 6, the inserted medal detection sensor 6a detects the inserted medal and the detection signal is played. Input to the controller 50.
Then, the game control device 50 adds the memorized bet number based on this detection signal and displays the bet number on the bet number display unit 31.
However, since a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 3) is set for the bet number, when medals exceeding the upper limit value are inserted, the surplus medals are not added to the bet number. It is returned to the tray 18.
[0063]
On the other hand, when “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6 a detects the medal and inputs the detection signal to the game control device 50. To do.
Similarly, in this case, the game control device 50 adds the memorized bet number based on the medal detection signal, and displays the bet number on the bet number display unit 31.
Further, when medals exceeding the upper limit (three) of the bet number are inserted, the medal credit number is added one by one without adding the surplus medals to the bet number. The addition result is displayed on the credit number display unit 7 as the credit number.
However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and when medals exceeding the upper limit value are inserted, the extra medals are not added to the credit number 18 To return to.
Further, when the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated in a state where there is a medal credit, the number of medals according to the operation is bet and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. .
[0064]
In the case of paying out medals based on a prize in the “non-credit state”, the total number of medals is paid out to the tray 18, while in the “credit state”, medals are based on the prize. Is paid out until the number of credits reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50), the medals are added to the credit number and are not paid out to the tray 18, and medals exceeding the upper limit value are credited. It pays out to the tray 18 without adding to the number.
[0065]
In addition, the number of valid lines to be activated is set to be changed according to the number of medals bet (the number of bets).
That is, for example, when the number of bets is 1, only one active line (for example, the middle horizontal line) is activated, and when the number of bets is 2, three effective lines (for example, upper, middle, lower) When the bet number is 3, all the effective lines are set to be activated.
Then, medals are paid out only when a predetermined winning result mode corresponding to winning is established on the activated line activated according to the number of bets. Conversely, even if a winning result mode is established on an active line other than the activated effective line, a medal corresponding to the winning is not paid out.
[0066]
The pachislot gaming machine 100 is configured as described above, and performs game control described below by a control system such as the game control device 50.
[0067]
First, in a state where a bet is made by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 6, or in a state where a bet is made by operating the max bet button 9 or the 1 bet button 10, or in the previous game, When the winning result mode (replay winning result mode) is established, the start lever 13 is operated without betting.
[0068]
Then, the operation of the start lever 13 is detected by the start lever switch 13a, and this detection signal is input to the CPU 51 of the game control device 50. Based on this input, the CPU 51 of the game control device 50 extracts a random number for internal lottery, and performs an internal lottery by comparing the extracted random number with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 52.
Here, the game control device 50 functions as a lottery means.
Furthermore, by this internal lottery, it is determined (lottery) whether or not a prize (for example, any of a small role prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, or a replay prize) is won, and the result of the lottery is a prize. A winning flag (for example, any one of a small bonus winning flag, a big bonus winning flag, a regular bonus winning flag, or a replay winning flag) corresponding to the winning selected corresponding to the condition is generated (established), and the winning flag is established. Data indicating this is temporarily stored in the RAM 53. Hereinafter, the winning flag is also simply referred to as a flag.
[0069]
On the other hand, the CPU 51 sends a control signal instructing the first to third reel motors 611 to 613 to start rotation of the reels 20a to 20c based on the detection signal input by the start lever switch 13a (each reel 20a to 20c are controlled to start rotating). Thereby, it will be in the state which performs variable display of an identification symbol.
After starting the variable display of the identification symbols in this way, when the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, the CPU 51 instructs the stop button lamps 140 to light up. A control signal is sent (a process for turning on each stop button lamp 140 is performed). By turning on the stop button lamp 140 by this process, it is notified that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
As described above, when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are individually operated sequentially in a state where the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped, the operation signals from the reel stop switches 14d to 14f are input to the CPU 51, respectively. Is done.
Then, the CPU 51 determines the stop position of each of the reels 20a to 20c based on the input timing of the operation signal and the established state of each winning flag, and based on this determination, the reels 611 to 613 are in each reel. A control signal instructing to stop the rotation of 20a to 20c is output.
[0070]
For example, when any winning flag is established, the drawing control of the identification symbol is performed so that the identification symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line. .
Here, with the drawing control of the identification symbol, when the timing of the stop operation is shifted early within a predetermined range, the reels 20a to 20c are immediately stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c. Rather, it is control that preferentially stops the identification symbol corresponding to the winning flag on the active line by slightly delaying the stop timing.
In other words, during this control, by stopping the variable display of the identification symbol with a slight delay with respect to the timing of the stop operation after the stop operation, it has not yet reached the active line at the time of the stop operation. The identified symbol reaches the effective line and is stopped and displayed.
However, since the number of identification symbols that can be pulled in is limited (for example, within +4 frames), the identification symbol that can be stopped on the active line by pull-in control is the reel stop button. Based on the operations 14a to 14c, an identification symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing pull-in control, and an identification symbol of a predetermined number of frames (for example, four frames) that follow the identification symbol.
Here, the identification symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing the pull-in control is, in principle, an identification symbol that is positioned on the line when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. If the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated at a timing at which the symbol cannot be immediately stopped on the line, the next identifying symbol is obtained.
[0071]
  In this way, the pachislot machine 100 has a plurality of reels 20a to 20c (which can variably display a plurality of identification symbols.Variable display reel) And a game control device 50 (lottery means) for lottering whether or not a prize is won in relation to the execution of the variable display, and when the prize is won as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50 The stop control of the reels 20a to 20c is performed so that the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning can be stopped based on the stop operation by the player.
[0072]
On the other hand, when no winning flag is established, control is performed to prevent the identification symbols corresponding to the winning from being arranged.
Specifically, for example, when the first reel stop button 14a is operated at the timing when the “cherry” that forms the winning result mode only by the first reel 20a is positioned on the active line, the “cherry” Is controlled after the first reel 20a is rotated until it deviates from the effective line (kicking control).
Further, for example, when the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are stopped, “7 (filled), 7 (filled)” is already aligned on the effective line, and “7 (filled)” is also set on the third reel 20c. In the case where the arrangement results in a big bonus winning result mode (see FIG. 4) when they are aligned on the effective line, the third reel 20c has “7 (filled)” on the effective line. Kick-off control is performed so that there is no match.
[0073]
Based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, any one of the above-described controls (control to stop the reels 20a to 20c) is performed, so that three identification symbols are variably displayed for each reel 20a to 20c. It becomes the state stopped and displayed in the unit 20 (the state where the stop result mode is derived and displayed), and the variable display of the identification symbol ends.
[0074]
If the stop operation of all the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is not completed before a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the variable display of the identification symbol continues endlessly. In order to prevent this, the CPU 51 outputs a stop control signal to each of the reel motors 611 to 613 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the operation of the start lever 13. Based on the stop control signal, the reel motors 611 to 613 are continuously rotated until that time, that is, all of the reels 20a to 20c, or any two of the reels 20a to 20c, or Stop one rotation.
For this reason, even if the player has not completed the stop operation of all the reels 20a to 20c, the reels 20a to 20c automatically stop rotating when a certain time has passed since the start lever 13 was operated. The variable display is finished, and three identification symbols for each of the reels 20a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 20.
[0075]
As described above, as a result of the stop display based on the operation of each of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c or after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the winning result mode is established. In this case, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the type of winning result mode established.
[0076]
In the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning includes a big bonus winning, a regular bonus winning, a replay winning, and a small role winning (watermelon, crown, and cherry). Of these, the big bonus prize and the regular bonus game are special prizes that have a greater game value to be given to the player based on the finalization of the prize than the other prizes. That is, the prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes.
In the case of a big bonus winning, “7 (filled), 7 (filled), 7 (filled)” is aligned on the active line, or “7 (opened), 7 (opened), 7 (opened)” Or when “main character, main character, main character” are arranged, 15 medals are paid out. In the case of regular bonus winnings, if “7 (filled), 7 (filled), main character” is aligned on the active line, or “7 (open), 7 (open), main character” is aligned. Pay out 15 medals.
In the case of a watermelon that has won a small role, 10 medals are paid out when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is aligned on the active line. In the case of a crown for winning a small role, eight medals will be paid out when "crown, crown, crown" are aligned on the active line.
Also, in the case of a cherry for winning a small role, a winning result mode is established by simply displaying “Cherry” on the first reel 20a on the active line, and a medal is paid regardless of the other symbols of the stop pattern. put out. In the case where “Cherry” is stopped in the middle of the first reel 20a, two medals are paid out, and “Cherry” is stopped in the upper stage of the first reel 20a or in the lower stage of the first reel 20a. Pays out 2 x 2 = 4 medals (in case of 3 bets).
In the case of a replay winning, if “Replay, Replay, Replay” are aligned on the active line, the medals will not be paid out, but even if the player does not make a new bet, the same number of bets as the game will be automatically made. And the next game (regame; replay) can be performed simply by operating the start lever 13.
[0077]
Of these prizes, the big bonus prize and the regular bonus prize winning flag will start the big bonus or regular bonus with the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag after the winning flag is established. It is carried over to each game continuously until it is done. On the other hand, the winning flags for the small role winning and the replay winning are valid only for the game in which the winning flag is established, and the winning flag is not carried over to the game after the next time.
[0078]
In particular, when the result of the stop display indicates that a big bonus winning or regular bonus winning result mode is established, a medal is paid out and a privilege such as generating a big bonus or a regular bonus is given.
[0079]
When the winning result mode of the regular bonus winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and the regular bonus is started.
During this regular bonus, a special game called a JAC game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times).
In a JAC game, the number of bets on a medal is, for example, one, and when a JAC symbol is aligned on an active line (for example, a middle horizontal line) corresponding to the one bet (for example, a replay winning result mode is established) And a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out.
This regular bonus is ended when one of the following conditions is met: the JAC game is executed 12 times during the regular bonus, or the JAC winning is established 8 times during the regular bonus.
[0080]
When the big bonus winning result mode is established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out and the big bonus is started. During this big bonus, a special game called a small role game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). In this small role game, a small role winning occurs with a higher probability than in a normal game. Further, during the big bonus, the regular bonus described above can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times).
The condition for starting a regular bonus during a big bonus is that bonus ins (also referred to as JAC ins) when bonus in symbols are aligned on the active line as a result of a small role game (for example, a winning result mode of replay winning is established) It is to become. Then, by this bonus-in, a predetermined number (for example, in the case of the present embodiment, for example, 2 (or 0) may be used) medals are paid out, and the small role game is temporarily suspended to start a regular bonus. .
This big bonus is terminated when, for example, one of the following conditions is satisfied: the small bonus game is performed 30 times during the big bonus, or the regular bonus is performed three times during the big bonus.
[0081]
Next, main game control of the pachislot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described.
[0082]
First, the pachislot machine 100 according to the present embodiment uses the fourth reel 900 to perform an effect display related to variable display of the identification symbol.
[0083]
A specific example of this effect display will be described below.
[0084]
For example, as a result of the lottery, when winning the “cherry” of the small role winning and when winning the bonus winning (either BB winning or RB winning), each has a predetermined probability, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, an effect display of a result mode is performed such that an effect symbol 909 simulating “cherry” is derived and displayed on the variable display unit 950 in a stopped state.
In other words, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 5 is derived, a “cherry” flag for small role winning is established, or a bonus winning flag (hereinafter also referred to as bonus flag) is set otherwise. This means that the fact that it has been established is also notified (however, the possibility of establishing the “cherry” flag for the small role winning is higher than the bonus winning).
In this case, if the stop operation of the first reel 20a is performed aiming at "cherry", the winning of "cherry" can be confirmed with a high probability, and the accurate stop operation aiming at "cherry" is performed. Nevertheless, if the winning of “cherry” is not confirmed, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established.
Further, only for games played after the game for which the bonus flag is established, when the flag for winning a small role or a replay prize other than “Cherry” is established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 5 is derived with a predetermined probability. You may make it do. In this case, it is possible to recognize that the bonus flag is established if a small role winning other than “Cherry” or a replay winning is confirmed in the game in which the display result mode of FIG. 5 is derived.
Specifically, for example, a game in which the “cherry” flag is established has a probability of 50%, and a game in which the RB prize flag is established has a probability of 10%, and a game in which the BB prize flag is established is 5 Each of the display result modes shown in FIG. 5 is derived with a probability of%.
[0085]
In addition, as a result of the lottery, if you win one of the “Cherry”, “Crown” and “Watermelon” winning small roles, or if you win a bonus winning (either BB winning or RB winning) With a predetermined probability, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, an effect design 905 that imitates “cherry”, an effect design 904 that imitates “crown”, and an effect design 903 that imitates “watermelon” at a time in a stopped state. As a result, an effect display such as derivation display on the variable display unit 950 is performed.
That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 is derived, one of the “cherry”, “crown”, and “watermelon” flags of the small role winning is established, or otherwise, the bonus flag is set. It is also informing that it has been established.
In this case, “Cherry”, “Crown”, “Watermelon”, regardless of the winning result mode, “Cherry”, “Crown”, “Watermelon” If no winning is confirmed, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established.
Also in this case, the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 may be derived with a predetermined probability when the replay winning flag is established only in a game played after the game in which the bonus flag is established. . In this case, if the replay winning is confirmed in the game in which the display result mode of FIG. 6 is derived, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established.
Specifically, for example, when the “cherry”, “crown”, and “watermelon” flags are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 is derived with a probability of 10%, respectively, and when the RB winning and BB winning flags are established. Each of the display result modes shown in FIG. 6 is derived with a probability of 20%.
Therefore, the display result mode illustrated in FIG. 6 is a display result mode in which the expectation of bonus winning is higher than the display result mode illustrated in FIG. 5, for example.
[0086]
In addition, as a result of the lottery, when a bonus winning (either a BB winning or an RB winning) is won, or when it is disappointing (not winning any winning; neither winning flag is established) For example, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, an effect design 903 simulating characters “chance!” Is derived and displayed on the variable display unit 950 in a stopped state. Do.
That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 7 is derived, it is also informed that the bonus flag is established or is out of place (however, there is a probability that the bonus flag is established). high).
Specifically, for example, when the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 7 is derived with a probability of 30%, but 10% when the display result mode is derived is out of place. It is supposed to be.
[0087]
Further, when a bonus winning (either BB winning or RB winning) is won as a result of the lottery, the specific symbol 901 is stopped on the variable display unit 950 with a predetermined probability, for example, as shown in FIG. The notification display in the form of derivation display is performed.
That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is derived, it is informed that the bonus flag is reliably established.
That is, the display control device 710 (effect display control device) wins a predetermined prize (in the case of this embodiment, for example, a special prize (that is, bonus prize)) as a result of the lottery by the game control apparatus 50 (lottery means). When winning, the control is performed to display the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) as a notification symbol capable of notifying the winning state to notify the winning state.
Specifically, for example, when the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is derived with a probability of 10%, respectively. The display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is not derived.
In this way, when the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are established, the probability of deriving the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is set relatively low (for example, compared to the display result mode shown in FIG. 7). This is to prevent the expectation from being lowered when another effect display (for example, the effect display shown in FIGS. 5 to 7) is performed by setting this probability too high.
Further, whether to derive the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is determined for each game even after the flag is established. For this reason, after the flag is established, the probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG. 8 even once during 2 games is 20%, and the probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG. The probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG. 8 even once during the game is 40%. As the number of executions of the game increases, the probability of deriving and displaying the display result mode of FIG. 8 increases.
[0088]
When a game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times in the case of this embodiment) including the game in which the bonus flag is established, the display shown in FIG. The result mode is derived and displayed. For this reason, if five games are executed after the bonus flag is established, the establishment of the flag can always be recognized.
[0089]
In addition, illustration of the display result mode to be derived is omitted, but other display result modes, such as, for example, an effect symbol 908 that simulates “watermelon” on the variable display unit 950, an effect symbol 908, and an effect symbol 909 are displayed. Are displayed on the variable display unit 950 and displayed on the variable display unit 950. Only the effect design 907 imitating the “crown” is displayed and displayed on the variable display unit 950. The effect design 907 and the effect design 908 are displayed at once. The display result mode derived and displayed on the variable display unit 950, and the display result mode derivation display of only the effect symbol 906 imitating “replay” on the variable display unit 950, the effect symbol 906 and the effect symbol 907 are displayed at the same time. It is possible to display the display result mode that is derived and displayed on the screen, and the display result mode that displays the effect symbol 906 and the effect symbol 905 on the variable display unit 950 at a time. Are each winning a prize corresponding to the displayed design (that is, a prize in which a winning result mode is formed by an identification pattern of the same display as the displayed design (small role winning or replay winning))? Otherwise, it is informed that the player has won a bonus prize.
[0090]
Here, among such effect display and notification display, in particular, the timing at which the effect symbols 903 to 909 are derived and displayed as the display result mode is before the stop operation of each reel 20a to 20c is enabled after the game is started ( It is preferable that each stop button lamp 140 is turned on), and in this way, the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped after the types of effect symbols 903 to 909 derived and displayed are recognized. Therefore, for example, when a small role winning is won, the winning can be confirmed with certainty (however, when an accurate stop operation is performed).
On the other hand, the timing for deriving and displaying the production symbol 902 as the display result mode (that is, the notification timing that there is a possibility of winning the bonus winning), and the timing for deriving and displaying the specific symbol 901 as the notification symbol (that is, the bonus winning) As with the case where the effect symbols 903 to 909 are derived and displayed as the display result mode, the notification timing that the player has been won may be immediately after the game starts, but immediately after the game ends (the first to third reels 20a). It is even more effective that ˜20c is immediately after stopping.
[0091]
In addition, before performing any one of the above-described effect display derivation display or notification display derivation display, for example, variable display by the fourth reel 900 is performed.
[0092]
Further, in the game after the bonus winning notification (derivation display of the display result mode in FIG. 8) is performed, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus winning. Thus, the fourth reel 900 is controlled so that the variable display of the specific symbol 901 becomes a guide for the stop operation timing by the player.
[0093]
  That is, when a bonus winning (predetermined winning) is won as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50 (lottery means), the variable display of the specific symbol 901 is made variable in the variable symbol display cycle corresponding to the winning bonus winning. By associating the periods, the fourth reel 900 (in such a way that the specific symbol 901 becomes a standard for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by the player.Specific display reel) Is controlled.
  More specifically, the fourth reel 900 is controlled so that the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is synchronized with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected bonus winning.
[0094]
Or, in other words, in the case of the present embodiment, the prize includes a plurality of types of bonus prizes (special prizes; BB prizes and RB prizes), and if any of the bonus prizes is won, In each case, control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning is performed. This control is a bonus winning notification (derivation display of display result mode in FIG. 8). In the game after doing.
[0095]
  Further, in other words, as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50, after winning one of the bonus winnings, a plurality of reels 20a to 20c (Variable display reel), If a winning result mode corresponding to the bonus winning is not formed even if the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed.
[0096]
In the following, the control (hereinafter also referred to as synchronization processing) for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the bonus winning will be described in detail.
[0097]
In this synchronization process, first, among the identification symbols of the first reel 20a, the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus winning (for example, when winning the BB winning, the array number 21 (or array number 15) "7 (filled) The variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 is synchronized with the variable display cycle of “)”).
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, variable display by the fourth reel 900 is started, and as shown in FIG. 11A, the array number 15 (or array number 21) of the first reel 20a is started. ) Is synchronized with the timing when the identifying symbol 901 passes through the variable display portion 20 and the timing when the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 passes through the variable display portion 950, and after the synchronization, the first reel 20a stops. The rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is maintained (FIGS. 11B and 11C). More specifically, the identification symbol (identification symbol to be associated with the variable display cycle) of the array number 15 (or array number 21) of the first reel 20a and the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 are as follows. The specific symbol 901 is variably displayed while maintaining a horizontal line with each other.
[0098]
  In this way, the fourth reel 900 isVariable display reelTo be synchronized with the reels (first to third reels 20a to 20c) (hereinafter also referred to as “synchronization”), specifically, the following may be performed.
  First, the rotation phases of the first to third reels 20a to 20c are detected by the first to third reel position detection sensors 601 to 603, respectively, and this detection signal is input to the game control device 50. 50 also outputs the input detection signal to the display control device 710 via the effect control device 700. The display control device 710 recognizes the rotational phase of the first to third reels 20a to 20c based on the detection signal.
  On the other hand, the rotational phase of the fourth reel 900 is detected by the fourth reel position detection sensor 820, and this detection signal is input to the display control device 710. The display control device 710 receives the fourth signal based on the detection signal. The rotational phase of the reel 900 is also recognized.
  Further, regarding each of the first to third reels 20a, 20b, and 20c, it is determined in advance which identification symbol is located in accordance with each rotational phase. Similarly, regarding the fourth reel 900, where the specific symbol 901 is located is determined in advance according to the rotation phase.
  Therefore, the display control device 710Variable display reelBy comparing the rotation phase of any one of the first to third reels 20a to 20c with the rotation phase of the fourth reel 900, the rotation between a predetermined identification symbol to be associated with the specific symbol 901 The phase difference can be recognized. Thus, for example, after starting the rotation of the fourth reel 900,Variable display reelWhen the synchronization with a predetermined identification symbol of the first to third reels 20a to 20c is not synchronized (when there is a rotational phase difference), the fourth reel It is preferable to provide synchronization correction means for correcting the synchronization so as to eliminate this shift (rotation phase difference) by adjusting the rotation speed of 900 (temporarily increasing or decreasing). As a result of this correction, the fourth reel 900 isVariable display reelCan be variably displayed in synchronization with the reels (any one of the first to third reels 20a to 20c).
  Or, for example, at the timing when there is no deviationSpecific display reelSpecific display synchronization fluctuation start control means may be provided which starts the variable display (drives and controls the fourth reel motor 800 so that the fourth reel 900 starts rotating at the timing when there is no deviation).
[0099]
In this way, in the state where the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus prize and the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 are variably displayed in a state of being aligned with each other, the specific symbol 901 is displayed on the variable display unit 20. If the stop operation of the first reel 20a, that is, the pressing operation of the first reel stop button 14a is performed (that is, if it is pressed), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11 (d), the variable display unit 20 can stop and display the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus winning.
For example, as in the case of the first reel 20a, when there are a plurality (for example, two) of identification symbols (for example, “7 (filled)”) corresponding to the winning bonus winning (for example, BB winning), It is preferable to perform synchronization processing by selecting one (for example, an identification symbol having a small array number).
[0100]
It should be noted that only the first target display unit 811 among the first to third target display units 811 to 813 is lit and displayed during the period in which the target of the variable display cycle is set to the first reel 20a. Therefore, it is informed that the period is in progress (see FIG. 11A; not shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C).
That is, for each of the reels 20a to 20c, a notification unit (first to third target display units 811 to 813) for notifying that the variable display period is a target of association is provided, and variable display is performed by the notification unit. By notifying that the period is a target of association, it is notified which of the reels 20a to 20c is associated.
The first to third target display portions 811 to 813 are not turned on until the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 is completely synchronized. Accordingly, each of the target display units 811 to 813 not only always notifies the target of the synchronization process but also notifies that the synchronization is being performed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a desired identification symbol cannot be stopped because a stop operation is erroneously performed when synchronization is not yet complete.
[0101]
  As described above, in the synchronization process, the variable display cycle association target is first set to, for example, the first reel 20a, but when the variable display by the reel to be associated is stopped, The association target is switched to a reel that is still variably displayed (for example, the second reel 20b).
  That is, a plurality of reels 20a to 20c (Variable display reel), When the variable display by the reel that is the target of association of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is stopped, the target of association is switched to the predetermined reel that is still in variable display.
[0102]
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when the variable display by the first reel 20a that was initially the target of association is stopped, the target of association is switched to the second reel 20b. . That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), the timing at which the identification symbol of the array element number 21 on the second reel 20 b passes through the variable display portion 20 and the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 passes through the variable display portion 950. Synchronize with timing. As described above, when the reel to be associated is switched from, for example, the first reel 20a to the second reel 20b, the fourth reel until the variable display periods of the second reel 20b and the fourth reel 900 are synchronized. The rotation speed of the reel 900 may be temporarily increased or decreased. After the second reel 20b and the fourth reel 900 are synchronized, the rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is maintained until the second reel 20b stops.
As described above, the association target is switched to the second reel 20b and the first target display unit 811 is turned off while the second target display unit 812 is turned on to switch the association target. Is notified. Here, in detail, after switching the association target to the second reel 20b (and turning off the first target display unit 811), the second target display unit 812 is turned on until synchronization is completed. However, the second target display unit 812 is turned on after the synchronization is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second target display unit 812 is blinked until the synchronization is completed. The target display unit 812 may be turned on.
[0103]
Further, when the variable display by the second reel 20b is also stopped, the target of association of the variable display cycle of the fourth reel 900 is switched to the third reel 20c, similarly to the case of switching from the first reel 20b to the second reel 20b.
[0104]
Since the specific symbol 901 is very conspicuous both in terms of shape and color, when the identification symbol of each of the reels 20a to 20c is pushed using the specific symbol 901 as a guide for the stop operation timing, the identification symbol is viewed. Compared with the case of pushing, the pushing is extremely easy. Therefore, even a beginner or the like can easily stop and display the identification symbol on the variable display unit 20, so that the beginner or the like can hardly stop the identification symbol corresponding to the winning and is dissatisfied with the identification symbol. It is possible to prevent spending a large number of medals to stop the game. Moreover, since the rotation speed (that is, the variable display speed) of the reels 20a to 20c is not changed to, for example, a low speed, the smooth progress of the game is prevented, so that dissatisfaction with the skilled person or the like does not occur.
[0105]
In the above description, only the example in which the identification symbol to be associated with the variable display period is “7 (filled)” has been described. However, when winning the BB prize, “7 (white "Excluded") may be the target identification symbol, or "Main character" may be the target identification symbol.
In addition, when the RB winning is won, for the first and second reels 20a and 20b, the identification symbol to be associated with the variable display cycle is “7 (filled)”, and for the third reel 20c, The identification symbol may be “main character”, or the target identification symbol may be “7 (outlined)” for the first and second reels 20a and 20b.
[0106]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10, the above-described series of synchronization processing (hereinafter also referred to as guide symbol processing) will be described.
[0107]
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning notification (derivation of the display result mode shown in FIG. 8) has been performed. If it is determined that the process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2.
In step S2, it is determined whether or not the start lever 13 has been operated in order to start the game. If it is determined that the start lever 13 has not been operated, the reference symbol processing is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the start lever 13 has been operated. Shifts to step S3.
In step S3, a process for starting variable display of the fourth reel 900 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4.
In step S4, for the first reel 20a, a synchronization process corresponding to the established winning flag, that is, a process of synchronizing the variable display period of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display period of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus winning is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S5.
Step S5 is repeated until the synchronization by the synchronization process started in step S4 is completed. When it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S6.
In step S6, the process which makes the 1st object display part 811 light is performed, and it transfers to step S7.
In step S7, it is determined whether or not the first reel 20a has stopped. If it is determined that the first reel 20a has stopped, the process proceeds to step S8.
In step S8, the process which turns off the 1st object display part 811 is performed, and it transfers to step S9.
[0108]
In step S9, the synchronization process corresponding to the established flag is started for the second reel 20b, and the process proceeds to step S10.
Step S10 is repeated until the synchronization by the synchronization process started in step S9 is completed. When it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S11.
In step S11, the process which makes the 2nd object display part 812 light is performed, and it transfers to step S12.
In step S12, it is determined whether or not the second reel 20b has stopped. If it is determined that the second reel 20b has stopped, the process proceeds to step S13.
[0109]
In step S13, a process of turning off the second target display unit 812 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14.
In step S14, a synchronization process corresponding to the established flag is started for the third reel 20c, and the process proceeds to step S15.
Step S15 is repeated until the synchronization started in step S14 is completed. When it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S16.
In step S16, the third target display unit 813 is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S17.
In step S17, it is determined whether or not the third reel 20c has stopped. If it is determined that the third reel 20c has stopped, the process proceeds to step S18.
In step S18, a process for turning off the third target display unit 813 is performed, and this guide symbol process is terminated.
[0110]
If it is determined in step S7 that the first reel 20a is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S19.
In step S19, it is determined whether or not the other reel, that is, at least one of the second reel 20b and the third reel 20c is stopped.
If it is determined in step S19 that the vehicle has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S7 again.
On the other hand, when it determines with having stopped in step S19, it transfers to step S20.
In step S20, a process of stopping the fourth reel 900 and a process of turning off the first target display unit 811 are performed, and this guide symbol process is terminated.
[0111]
If it is determined in step S12 that the second reel 20b is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S21.
In step S21, it is determined whether another reel, that is, the third reel 20c is stopped.
If it is determined in step S21 that the vehicle has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S12 again.
On the other hand, when it determines with having stopped in step S21, it transfers to step S22.
In step S22, a process of stopping the fourth reel 900 and a process of turning off the second target display unit 812 are performed, and this guide symbol process is terminated.
[0112]
As shown in step S19 → step S20 or step S21 → step S22, a predetermined procedure (in this embodiment, for example, the order of the first reel 20a → the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c). When the stop operation is performed at a position other than the above, a forced termination means for forcibly terminating the reference symbol process is provided. According to this, when a player performs wrong stop operation, it can prevent that a synchronous process continues.
In some cases, the forced termination may not be performed. For example, the identification symbols of the second and third reels 20b and 20c (identification symbols corresponding to the winning winning prize) are placed on the active line first (the remaining first reel 20a also has the identification symbol corresponding to the winning symbol). If the first reel 20a is stopped at the end, etc., in the state where the winning result mode is derived when it stops on the active line, it corresponds to the winning winning in the second and third reels 20b and 20c. If the identification symbol to be stopped stops in the tempered state, the synchronization process is continued.
[0113]
  According to the embodiment as described above, the first to third reels 20a to 20c (a plurality of reels)Variable display reelSeparately from the above, the fourth reel 900 (variable display of a specific symbol 901 (Specific display reel) And the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the bonus winning when the bonus winning (predetermined winning) is won as a result of the lottery means (specifically) For example, the fourth reel 900 is controlled so that the specific symbol 901 becomes a guideline for the stop timing of the identification symbol stop operation by the player. If the stop operation is performed by measuring the timing with reference to the symbol 901, the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus winning can be stopped.
  Therefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from being dissatisfied because it is difficult to stop the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, or spending a large number of medals to stop the identification symbol. In addition, since the variable display speed of the first to third reels 20a to 20c is not changed, there is no dissatisfaction with the skilled person or the like due to hindering the smooth progress of the game. A sense of accomplishment and a sense of fulfillment that a stop can be achieved aiming at a desired identification symbol can be obtained.
[0114]
Further, when the variable display by the reel that is the target of association of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is stopped, the association target is switched to the reel that is still in the variable display. A stop operation aiming at a desired identification symbol can be easily performed for all of 20c, and a winning result mode corresponding to winning can be easily formed. In addition, one fourth reel 900 can cope with a stop operation of all of the plurality of reels 20a to 20c.
[0115]
Further, in the case where a plurality of types of bonus prizes (special prizes) are included in the prize as in this embodiment, when winning one of the bonus prizes, each of the identification symbols corresponding to the selected prizes is displayed. Since the control for associating the variable display cycle with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed, the stop operation aiming at the desired identification symbol can be performed even if each of the identification symbols corresponding to each bonus winning is not displayed prominently. It becomes easy to do.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stop operation aiming at the desired identification symbol from becoming difficult due to the presence of many conspicuous symbols, and even if any of the multiple types of bonus winnings is won. The identification symbol corresponding to the selected bonus winning can be easily stopped and displayed.
[0116]
In addition, after winning a bonus winning as a result of the lottery, if a winning result mode corresponding to the bonus winning cannot be formed even if a predetermined number of games (for example, five times) are played, a standard symbol process is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent beginners or the like from being dissatisfied without being able to stop displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, or spending a large number of game media to stop the identification symbol.
In addition, since the beginner can obtain the satisfaction because the identification symbol can be stopped and displayed within the predetermined number of times, it is possible to provide such an opportunity. Moreover, even for an expert who feels troublesome to display the variable display of the specific symbol 901, there is no problem because the desired identification symbol can be stopped and displayed before the variable display is performed.
In addition, as in the pachislot gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, even when a bonus win is won as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50, a variable display is executed in a slot machine that does not clearly notify the player of the winning state. Inferring whether or not the player is in the winning state is a big pleasure for the game, but when the player is in the winning state, the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is not immediately performed. Since the game winning the bonus winning is performed with a predetermined probability for each game, or after the game winning the bonus winning is performed a predetermined number of times, the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed. The enjoyment to be guessed can be obtained at least at a predetermined frequency, and the effect display by each effect symbol 902 to 909 has a meaning. Door can be.
In addition, when a predetermined number of games have been played after the game that won the bonus prize, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with each other, so that it is easy to push, so that it is in a winning state. However, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from being able to stop and display the identification symbol as desired, even though it can be reliably recognized (for example, by display of reach eyes or the like).
[0117]
  In addition, multipleVariable display reelandSpecific display reelSince each of the reels 20a to 20c and 900 is provided in parallel with each other, the variable display of the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 and the variable display of each of the reels 20a to 20c can be performed simultaneously or so much. It is possible to view without changing the line of sight, and it is possible to easily stop the identification symbol while observing the variable display of the specific symbol 901.
  In addition, since the fourth reel 900 has the same size and shape as the first to third reels 20a to 20c, even when the stop operation is performed while looking at the fourth reel 900, it is as if the first to third reels 20a to 20c. The stop operation is performed while looking at the image, and it is possible to easily stop the desired identification symbol without feeling uncomfortable during the stop operation.
[0118]
  Further, the fourth reel 900 performs a function as an effect display device capable of displaying effect symbols 902 to 909 for effect display relating to variable display, and performs variable display of the specific symbol 901.Specific display reelIn other words, the fourth reel 900, which normally displays various effects related to variable display, performs display in association with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901. Thus, it is possible to easily stop the desired identification symbol.
[0119]
In addition, the fourth reel 900 can display a specific symbol 901 and a plurality of effect symbols 902 to 909, and displays the specific symbol 901 in a display mode that is more conspicuous than each effect symbol 902 to 909. Even when the specific symbol 901 is variably displayed in the symbols 902 to 909, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 during variable display can be easily recognized.
[0120]
In addition, when a predetermined winning (in the case of the present embodiment, a bonus winning) is won as a result of the lottery, control is performed to display and display the specific symbol 901 by the fourth reel 900 as a notification symbol capable of notifying the winning state. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to easily stop the desired identification symbol.
In addition, since it is also notified that a bonus prize has been won, it is possible to prevent inequalities such that only skilled persons can immediately recognize the winning state, and beginners can play with peace of mind. In addition, since a desired identification symbol can be easily stopped, it is more effective for beginners.
Moreover, since the specific symbol 901 can be used as a notification symbol, it is not necessary to provide a separate notification symbol, and the fourth reel 900 can be used efficiently. Moreover, since the remaining display area (other than displaying the specific symbol 901) is increased on the fourth reel 900, another notification symbol can be displayed on the remaining display area by displaying another notification symbol as necessary. Since the number of types can be increased, it is possible to enhance the notification function.
[0121]
<Modification 1>
In the above embodiment, as an example of control for associating the variable display cycle by the fourth reel 900 with the variable display cycle of the first to third reels 20a to 20c, the fourth reel 900 is used for the first to third reels 20a to 20c. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the player can reduce the rotational speed of the fourth reel 900 relative to the first to third reels 20a to 20c, thereby allowing the player to specify the specific symbol 901. The variable display state may be made easier to recognize, and the eye-opening may be made easier.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, FIG. 12C, FIG. 12D, and FIG. Is set to 1 / multiple (for example, 1/2) of the first to third reels 20a to 20c, and each time the fourth reel 900 makes one turn while the reel to be associated makes two turns. The rotation of the fourth reel 900 may be controlled so that the specific symbol 901 and the identification symbol to be associated pass through the middle line at the same time.
[0122]
The present embodiment is not limited to the above example, and for example, the following variations can be considered.
[0123]
For example, in the case of a pachislot machine (slot machine) provided with a flag complete notification means that always notifies that a bonus flag has been established when the bonus flag is established, the same control as in the above embodiment or its modification is provided. May be applied.
In this case, after notification by the flag complete notification means is performed, the variable symbol display of the specific symbol 901 is performed at the variable symbol display cycle (corresponding to the established winning flag) on the first to third reels 20a to 20c. The fourth reel 900 is controlled (reference symbol processing) in association with the cycle.
[0124]
Further, the example in which the standard symbol processing is performed only when the bonus flag is established has been described. However, the standard symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, and the target symbol 901 is used as a guideline ( The identification symbol corresponding to the bonus flag may be pressed).
In this case, for example, the reference symbol process may be automatically executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, or the reference symbol process may be executed based on the player's operation. In order to execute the standard symbol process based on the player's operation, a standard command operation means (for example, standard symbol process execution button) for executing the standard symbol process is provided, and this standard symbol process execution button is provided. Can be executed by the player operating the symbol design process. The reference symbol process execution button may be provided exclusively, or may be used in combination with other buttons. In order to share the display, for example, after the variable display is finished (that is, before the next variable display is started), one of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c functions as a reference symbol process execution button. Is mentioned.
In this way, when the standard symbol processing is executed based on the player's operation, the effect display may not be performed (cancelled), or after the effect display is performed, The fourth reel 900 may be rotated again after performing the symbol processing.
In this way, if the guide symbol processing is executed based on the player's operation, even if a game beginner or the like can easily confirm whether or not the bonus flag is established when the game is stopped. It is possible to prevent the game from being stopped without noticing that the bonus flag is established. Therefore, after quitting the game without noticing that the bonus flag has been established, the right to confirm the winning of the bonus flag is later taken away by other players who will play on the same platform (pachislot machine). You can prevent it from being broken. Therefore, so-called hyena can be prevented. Hyena refers to a game played by a player (especially a game beginner), and after the player has stopped playing without noticing that the bonus flag has been established, the game is played on the same platform. It is a malicious act (or a person who performs the act) who takes away the right to confirm the winning of the bonus flag.
[0125]
As described above, when the target symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, the target identification symbol (identification symbol for synchronizing the specific symbol 901) is the symbol corresponding to the RB winning and the BB winning symbol. The corresponding symbol may be changed for each game, or the target identification symbol may be selected by the player.
The selection by the player is, for example, providing a selection button for selecting a target identification symbol, and allowing the player to select the target identification symbol by operating the selection button. It is done. This selection button may also be provided exclusively or may be shared with other buttons.
[0126]
However, in this way, when the standard symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, if the standard symbol processing is performed too frequently, the operating rate may decrease or the meaning of other effect display may be Therefore, it is preferable that the reference symbol processing can be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied (even when based on the player's operation).
For this purpose, for example, a predetermined number of games after the game from which a so-called chance (a stop result mode for notifying that the bonus flag is expected to be held) is derived (one time or multiple times (several times) Or a predetermined number of games after the game in which a highly anticipated performance display is performed (may be one or more times (preferably several times)). For example, the symbol processing can be executed.
Alternatively, each time the game is executed a predetermined number of times, the standard symbol processing can be executed automatically or based on the player's operation. In this case, whether or not a bonus winning result mode can be formed (that is, whether or not a bonus flag is established) is easily checked periodically (every predetermined number of games), even for beginners and the like. Will be able to.
[0127]
In the above description, the example in which the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated only when the bonus winning is won is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. Control that associates the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning (synchronization processing for small part winning) may be performed.
In addition, for a small role winning (for example, even in the case of a pachislot machine that performs complete pulling-in control (drawing control up to +4 frames)), it is possible to make sure that the winning is confirmed without having to push for a small role. It is not possible to confirm the winning if the winning (but, for example, forward pressing (stop operation in the order of the first reel 20a → the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c)) and not pushing In this case, the target symbol processing is executed for the identification symbol corresponding to the latter small role winning.
For example, in the case of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the “watermelon” of the small role winning corresponds to a winning that may not be able to confirm the winning if it is not pushed. Therefore, in this case, for example, immediately after the start of the game in which the “watermelon” flag of the small role winning is established, the variable display unit 950 derives and displays only the effect symbol 908 imitating, for example, the watermelon. The reel 900 is rotated again, and for each of the reels 20a to 20c, one of the identification symbols corresponding to the “watermelon” of the small role winning is sequentially provided (for example, the arrangement number 4 in the first reel 20a, the second reel). The reference symbol processing is performed so that the variable display cycle of the array number 14 in 20b and the array number 4 in the third reel 20c) and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 are synchronized.
That is, the winning includes a plurality of types of small winnings, and when one of the small winnings is won, the display control device 710 as the effect display control device is the fourth reel 900 as the effect display device. The display control device 710 as the specific display control means continues to perform the control to indicate the possibility of winning the small role winning or to notify the winning of the small role winning. The control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected small role winning is performed.
According to this, the player can not only recognize that there is a possibility of winning a small role winning (for example, “watermelon”), but continue to stop the operation by measuring the timing using the specific symbol 901 as a guide. By performing the above, it is possible to easily perform the aim corresponding to the small role winning.
Further, in this case, for example, the synchronization process for the small part winning may be performed at a predetermined rate (for example, 10%) when the bonus flag is established. According to this, even if a stop operation is performed to confirm the small role winning, when the small winning is not confirmed, a sense of expectation for the establishment of the bonus flag is increased.
[0128]
Further, as described above, not only the specific symbol 901 is displayed in a display manner that is conspicuous in terms of shape or color, but a part of the specific symbol 901 (for example, a part imitating characters BB and RB). In addition to being configured to transmit light, a specific symbol 901 may be displayed in a conspicuous display mode by providing a lamp inside the fourth reel 900 and rotating the fourth reel 900 with the lamp lit. .
In this case, each time the specific symbol 901 passes through the variable display portion 950, the light of the lamp can be seen. Therefore, it is easy to press the specific symbol 901 as a guide.
In this case, the lamp in the fourth reel 900 may be lit only during the reference symbol processing. In this way, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the variable display during the normal effect display and the variable display during the standard symbol processing, and the player aims at the specific symbol 901 during the effect display. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being performed at an incorrect timing.
In addition, since the target display portions 811 to 813 are also turned off during the effect display, it is possible to more suitably prevent the stop operation from being performed at the wrong timing.
[0129]
  In the above embodiment, the fourth reel 900 similar to the first to third reels 20a to 20c is provided, and the specific symbol 901 is provided on the fourth reel 900 to perform the standard symbol processing. , On the front side of the pachislot machine 100,Specific display reelAs an information display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) is provided, and a specific symbol is variably displayed on the information display device, a stop operation is performed by measuring the timing with the specific symbol as a guide, as in the case of performing the above-mentioned standard symbol processing. It may be possible to do.
[0130]
  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the reels to be associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 are sequentially switched and the synchronization processing is performed for all the reels 20a to 20c. ,specificVariable display reelFor example, the synchronization process may be performed only for the third reel 20c or the reel to be stopped last.
[0131]
In the above example, the detection signal of the fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is input to the display control device 710, and the fourth reel motor 800 and the target indicator 814 are driven under the control of the display control device 710. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the detection signal of the fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is input to the game control device 50, and the fourth reel is controlled under the control of the game control device 50 as the specific display control means. The motor 800 and the target indicator 814 may be driven.
[0132]
Furthermore, in the above example, the lottery is performed at the operation timing of the start lever 13, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery may be performed at the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c.
[0133]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the pachislot machine 100 of this embodiment. For example, other slot machines, pachislot machines that use a game ball instead of coins, a pachinko game machine, and an arrange ball game. It can also be applied to a ball game machine such as a machine or a sparrow ball game machine.
In addition, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[0134]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention,A specific display reel capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbols is provided separately from the plurality of variable display reels, and when a predetermined prize is won as a result of a lottery by a lottery means, By synchronizing the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize, the specific symbol is specified so that it becomes a standard for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning by the player. Specific display control means for controlling the display reel is provided, and the specific display control means stops variable display on the variable display reel that is the target of synchronization of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol among the plurality of variable display reels. In this case, the synchronization target is switched to a predetermined variable display reel that is still in variable display, and the rotation phase of the variable display reel and the rotation position of the specific display reel are changed. To detect the rotational phase difference between the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the specific symbol to be synchronized with the variable symbol display cycle of the specific symbol, and when the rotational phase difference exists, Since the synchronization correction means for adjusting the rotation speed of the specific display reel so as to eliminate this rotational phase difference is provided, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol are corrected. Thus, the variable display reel and the specific display reel, which are to be synchronized with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, can be variably displayed in synchronization. for that reason,Specific indicationreelIf a specific symbol that is variably displayed is used as a guideline (to aim) and the identification symbol is stopped, the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize is variably displayed.reelTherefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from stopping the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, and dissatisfaction or spending a lot of game media to stop the identification symbol. Variable displayreelThe variable display speed is not changed, so that the smooth progress of the game is not disturbed, so that dissatisfaction with the skilled person or the like does not occur.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachislot machine as a preferred example of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a pachislot machine.
[Fig. 3]Variable display reelA symbol row variably displayed by (first, second and third reels), andSpecific display reelIt is a figure which shows the specific symbol (notification symbol) and effect symbol displayed by (4th reel).
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a correspondence between winning, identification symbols, and winning contents (number of payouts, etc.).
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.
FIG. 7 shows an example of effect display.
FIG. 8 shows an example of effect display.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variable display state of a specific symbol.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing guide symbol processing, which is a main control flow performed by the pachislot machine.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of associating variable display periods of specific symbols.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a manner of associating variable display periods of specific symbols.
[Explanation of symbols]
20a First reel (Variable display reel)
20b Second reel (Variable display reel)
20c 3rd reel (Variable display reel)
50 Game control devices (lottery means, specific display control means, effect display control device)
900 4th reel (Specific display reel, Production display device)
901 Specific design (notification design)
902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909
700 Effect control device (specific display control means, effect display control device)
710 Display control device (specific display control means, effect display control device)
100 pachislot machines (slot machines)

Claims (3)

A plurality of variable display reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols, and lottery means for lottery whether or not a prize is won in relation to execution of the variable display; In the slot machine configured to perform stop control of the plurality of variable display reels so that the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning can be stopped based on the stop operation by the player when winning
A specific display reel capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbols is provided separately from the plurality of variable display reels ,
As a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a predetermined winning is won, the specific symbol is played by synchronizing the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning. Specific display control means for controlling the specific display reel so as to serve as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning by the person ,
When the variable display on the variable display reel that is the target of synchronization of the variable display period of the specific symbol among the plurality of variable display reels is stopped, the specific display control means Switch to the predetermined variable display reel that is still in variable display,
Further, by comparing the rotational phase of the variable display reel with the rotational phase of the specific display reel, the identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning that is the target of synchronization of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol and the specific symbol And a synchronization correcting means for adjusting the rotational speed of the specific display reel so as to eliminate the rotational phase difference when the rotational phase difference exists. Machine. A plurality of target display units for notifying a variable display reel that is a target of synchronization of the variable display period of the specific symbol;
The synchronization correction means is configured not to notify the plurality of target display units until the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning is completely synchronized with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein: The specific display control means forcibly synchronizes the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning and the variable display cycle of the specific symbol when a stop operation is performed by a player other than the predetermined procedure. With a forced termination means to terminate,
  If the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning is stopped in a tempered state on the active line even though the stop operation is performed in a manner other than the predetermined procedure, the forced display means synchronizes the variable display cycle. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is continued without being terminated.

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