JP3907681B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

Some slot machines individually stop the display rows at display positions according to the timing of the player's stop operation. In this type of slot machine, usually, automatic stop control is performed in which all variable displays are individually controlled and automatically stopped when a certain time has elapsed without being stopped (Patent Document 1). ).
JP 2002-177461 A

  The stop control in the current slot machine is a table control in which the stop position of the display row is stopped at a position according to the control content called stop data determined in advance on the data table for each rotation position of the display row according to the stop operation timing. The method is generally adopted. In the table control method, the combination of stop data used in each display row is selected according to the winning / non-winning, so that the display row can be stopped without worrying about the design when each display row is stopped. I can do it. Specifically, if you want to stop the three display columns at the winning position, stop the combination of stop data that stops each display column at the winning position, and stop the three display columns at the non-winning position. If you want, select a combination of stop data that stops each display row at a position where you will not win.

  By the way, regarding the automatic stop control of the slot machine, there is a request to stop the display row so as not to win a prize when a predetermined time has passed without being stopped. It is easy to respond to this request if a certain amount of time has passed without the stop operation being performed once. What is necessary is to determine the control contents of the three display columns so as not to win a prize, and to control and stop the three display columns individually according to the control contents. However, if a certain period of time has elapsed after at least one stop operation, the control contents of the three display columns have already been selected in the automatic stop control of the current table control method, and the selection of the control contents is a prize. If so, stop control is performed to win a prize. This is because it is necessary to determine the control content without considering the design at the stop position of the already stopped display row, and to individually control the remaining display rows according to the control content.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is a case where a certain period of time has passed without being stopped, and may not be awarded depending on the stop position of the display row during variable display. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can automatically stop a display column during variable display so as not to win a prize.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

  A first slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is possible. In a stopped state, among a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) crossing the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3), the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is in a predetermined mode. Is a slot machine that grants a number of game media according to the established combination, and one or a plurality of the winning lines (L1 to L5) are targeted for betting according to the number of bets An enabling means (101) for enabling, and a start operating means (12) for outputting a start signal (112) instructing the start of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player And the plurality of displays A plurality of stop operating means (113a to 113c) that are provided corresponding to each of them and output stop signals (113a to 113c) for instructing stop of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player. 13a to 13c), an internal lottery means (101, TBL11 to 13) for determining one by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses and generating internal lottery information indicating the lottery result, and the internal lottery information When the winning of any one of the prizes is indicated, the stop signals (113a to 113c) due to the operation of the plurality of stop operation means (13a to 13c) are detected, and the display corresponding to the stop signals (113a to 113c) In the row (R1, R2, R3), the symbol is activated when the symbol constituting the winning prize is within a predetermined range from the activated winning line (L1 to L5) When stopping the variable display of the display row (R1, R2, R3) to stop on the entry prize line (L1 to L5), and the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the plurality of stop operations The stop signal (113a-113c) by the operation of the means (13a-13c) is detected, and in the display columns (R1, R2, R3) corresponding to the stop signal (113a-113c), the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize , The operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, etc.) that controls the variable display stop of the display row (R1, R2, R3) so as not to stop on the winning line (L1-L5) s, aa, ab) and the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab) stop the variable display of some of the display columns (R1, R2, R3). If already Detecting that the arrangement of symbols in the stopped display row (R1, R2, R3) is part of the arrangement of symbols constituting a prize on any of the winning lines (L1 to L5) And a process for identifying a winning line (L1 to L5) that may be a winning among the activated winning lines (L1 to L5), and at least one display during variable display For the columns (R1, R2, R3), the variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) is stopped so that the symbols constituting the prize do not stop on the winning lines (L1 to L5) where there is a possibility of winning. Automatic stop position determining means (101, 202a to d) for executing processing for determining the position, and variable display is continued from the time point when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a to d), From the base time When a predetermined time elapses, the position of the display row (R1, R2, R3) is monitored, and the position of the display row (R1, R2, R3) is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a to d). The automatic stop control means (101, S202e-g, i) for controlling the display row (R1, R2, R3) so as to stop the variable display when the stop position is reached, and the internal lottery information is either In the case of winning a prize, the time from when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a to d) to immediately before the time when the display row (R1, R2, R3) reaches the stop position. When a stop signal (113a-113c) due to the operation of the stop operation means (13a-13c) is detected during the period, the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, a, ab) are used to stop the variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3), and if the stop signals (113a to 113c) are not detected during the period, the automatic stop control means (101, Stop control management means (101, S202g) for stopping variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) using S202e-g, i).

  A first slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is possible. In a stopped state, among a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) crossing the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3), the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is in a predetermined mode. Is a slot machine that grants a number of game media according to the established combination, and one or a plurality of the winning lines (L1 to L5) are targeted for betting according to the number of bets An enabling means (101) for enabling, and a start operating means (12) for outputting a start signal (112) instructing the start of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player And the plurality of displays A plurality of stop operating means (113a to 113c) that are provided corresponding to each of them and output stop signals (113a to 113c) for instructing stop of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player. 13a to 13c), internal lottery means (101, TBL11 to 13) for generating internal lottery information indicating the lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses, and the internal lottery information is any prize When a winning signal is indicated, stop signals (113a to 113c) due to operations of the plurality of stop operating means (13a to 13c) are detected, and display columns (R1, R2) corresponding to the stop signals (113a to 113c) are detected. , In R3, when the symbol constituting the winning prize is within a predetermined range from the activated winning line (L1 to L5), the winning the symbol is activated When the variable display of the display row (R1, R2, R3) is controlled to stop on the in (L1 to L5) and the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the plurality of stop operation means ( 13a to 13c) are detected and stop signals (113a to 113c) are detected, and in the display columns (R1, R2, R3) corresponding to the stop signals (113a to 113c), the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is valid. Operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, etc.) for controlling stop of variable display of the display row (R1, R2, R3) so as not to stop on the winning line (L1 to L5) aa, ab) and variable display of some of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) are stopped by the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab) Already stopped It is possible to win by detecting that the arrangement of symbols in the display row (R1, R2, R3) is part of the arrangement of symbols constituting a prize on any of the winning lines (L1 to L5). A process for identifying a winning prize and a winning line (L1 to L5) that may be won among the activated winning lines (L1 to L5), and a display column to be stopped at the end during variable display (R1, R2, R3) of the display row (R1, R2, R3) so that the symbols constituting the specified prize do not stop on the winning lines (L1 to L5) where there is a possibility of winning. Automatic stop position determining means (101, 202a to d) for executing processing for determining the stop position of variable display, and variable display from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a to d). Continue When a predetermined time elapses from the time point, the position of the display row (R1, R2, R3) to be stopped last is monitored, and the position of the display row (R1, R2, R3) is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a). -D) automatic stop control means (101, S202e-g, i) for controlling the display row (R1, R2, R3) so as to stop the variable display when the stop position determined by (d) is reached; When the lottery information indicates that one of the prizes is won, the display columns (R1, R2, R3) to be stopped last from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determination means (101, S202a to d) are displayed. When a stop signal (113a-113c) by the operation of the stop operation means (13a-13c) is detected in a period immediately before the time point when the stop position is reached, the operation stop is performed. Using the control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab), the variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) to be stopped last is stopped, and in the period, the stop signal (113a ˜113c), stop control management means for stopping the variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) to be finally stopped using the automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i). (101, S202g), and the plurality of prizes include a prize that is based on a predetermined symbol being stopped on a winning line activated in a single display row (R1), The automatic stop position determination means (101, S202a to d) displays the last stop of the single display row (R1) when the single display row (R1) is included in the display row being variably displayed. Columns and It is characterized by doing.

In a slot machine, variable display is generally automatically stopped when there is no stop operation for a predetermined time. In the conventional automatic stop control of the table control method, if the internal lottery is won, the stop control is allowed to accept a prize. Therefore, even in the case of automatic stop, a prize may be awarded. However, taking into account the player's operation in winning the slot machine is important because of the nature of the slot machine with betting as a game element. On the other hand, according to the first slot machine, even if a predetermined time elapses from the reference time point, there is no stop operation of some of the stop operation means, and the arrangement of the symbols in the display row that has already stopped If it is a part of a line of symbols composing a prize on the winning line, stop the display column during variable display so that the symbols composing the prize do not stop on the winning line where there is a possibility of winning The position is determined, and if there is no stop operation of the stop operation means in the period from the time of this determination to immediately before the time when the display row reaches the stop position, the display row stops at the stop position. That is, the display row stop control is executed so as to be in a stoppage mode. For this reason, in the case of automatic stop, even if winning by the internal lottery is lost. That is, it is possible to make it a condition for winning a prize that the player operates the stop operation means.
In addition, according to the first slot machine, the stop signal generated by the operation of the stop operation means during a period from when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determination means to immediately before the time when the display row to be stopped reaches the stop position. Is detected, the stop control by the operation stop control means is performed. That is, even if the automatic stop is started, the stop operation of the player can be accepted before the stop control by the automatic stop control means ends. Furthermore, by the stop control by the automatic stop control means, it is possible to stop the single display row that determines the winning / non-winning at a position where the winning is not made.
Here, the combination means a combination of symbols necessary for giving a game value among the combinations of symbols. On the other hand, a prize refers to a type of game value given as a result of one game. The object of the internal lottery is a prize, and one prize or a plurality of combinations are associated with one prize. Winning means that a combination is established. The winning combination means stopping on the winning line where the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is activated. That is, by winning a prize by internal lottery and operating the stop operation means at a predetermined timing, a winning combination corresponding to the winning prize is established and a prize is won. In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are associated with one prize, a winning combination that is allowed to be established according to the pressing order of the stop operation means may be specified.

  Further, in the first slot machine, the stop control management means (101, S202g) is configured such that the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab) when the internal lottery information indicates a loss. ) Is preferably used to stop the variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3). In this case, the operation stop control means displays that the stop signal is detected at the time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time so as not to stop on the winning line in which the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is activated. What is necessary is just to control the stop of variable display of the column.

  The second slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is possible. In a stopped state, among a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) crossing the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3), the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is in a predetermined mode. Is a slot machine that grants a number of game media according to the established combination, and one or a plurality of the winning lines (L1 to L5) are targeted for betting according to the number of bets An enabling means (101) for enabling, and a start operating means (12) for outputting a start signal (112) instructing the start of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player And the plurality of displays A plurality of stop operating means (113a to 113c) that are provided corresponding to each of them and output stop signals (113a to 113c) for instructing stop of variable display of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) according to the operation of the player. 13a to 13c), internal lottery means (101, TBL11 to 13) for generating internal lottery information indicating the lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses, and the internal lottery information is any prize When the winning signals are indicated, the stop signals (113a to 113c) due to the operations of the plurality of stop operating means (13a to 13c) are detected, and the display columns (R1, R2) corresponding to the stop signals (113a to 113c) are detected. , R3), when the symbol constituting the winning prize is within a predetermined range from the activated winning line (L1 to L5), When stopping the variable display of the display row (R1, R2, R3) to stop on the line (L1 to L5) and the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the plurality of stop operation means ( 13a to 13c) are detected and stop signals (113a to 113c) are detected. In the display columns (R1, R2, R3) corresponding to the stop signals (113a to 113c), the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is valid. Operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s) for controlling stop of variable display of the display row (R1, R2, R3) so as not to stop on the winning line (L1 to L5). , Aa, ab), a prize, a display row (R1, R2, R3) subject to stop control, and a winning line (L1 to L5) so as not to stop the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize. Paired with the stop position There is a storage means (TBL51) stored in correspondence, and a part of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) of the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab). When the variable display is stopped, the arrangement of the symbols in the display row (R1, R2, R3) that has already been stopped is a part of the arrangement of symbols that constitute a prize on any of the winning lines (L1 to L5). Detecting the fact that it has become, and a process of specifying a prize having a possibility of winning and a winning line having a possibility of winning among the activated winning lines (L1 to L5), and variable display Automatic stop position for executing processing for determining the stop position corresponding to the specified prize and the winning line with the possibility of winning with reference to the storage means (TBL51) for the display column to be stopped at the end of Decision means (1 1, TBL51, S202a-d) and the internal lottery information indicates winning of any prize, the automatic stop position determining means (101, TBL51, The variable display is continued from the time when the stop position is determined in S202a to d), and the position of the display column to be stopped last is monitored when a predetermined time elapses from the reference time, and the position of the display row is the automatic stop position. Automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i) for controlling the display row so as to stop the variable display when the stop position determined by the determining means (101, TBL51, S202a to d) is reached. The plurality of prizes include a prize that is based on a predetermined symbol stopping on a winning line activated in a single display row (R1). Rarely, the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202a to d) stops the single display column (R1) last when the single display column (R1) is included in the variable display display column. It is characterized by being a display column to be displayed.

According to the second slot machine, even if a predetermined time elapses from the reference time point, there is no stop operation of some stop operation means, and the arrangement of the symbols of the display column that has already stopped is on any winning line. In order to prevent the symbols constituting the award from stopping on the winning line where there is a possibility of winning, the stop position of the display column being variably displayed is stored in the storage means. It is determined with reference, and when the variable display of the display row is continued from the time of the determination and the stop position is reached, the display stops. That is, the display row stop control is executed so as to be in a stoppage mode. For this reason, in the case of automatic stop, even if winning by the internal lottery is lost. That is, it is possible to make it a condition for winning a prize that the player operates the stop operation means.
In addition, the storage means stores a prize, a display row that is subject to stop control, and a stop position determined for each winning line so as not to stop the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize. According to the second slot machine, it is possible to easily determine the stop position by specifying a prize and a winning line with a possibility of winning and at least one display row in variable display.

  In a slot machine, a symbol number is generally assigned to each of a plurality of symbols displayed in a display row. Therefore, in the second slot machine, a symbol number is assigned to each of a plurality of symbols displayed in each display row (R1, R2, R3), and the automatic stop position determining means (101, TBL51) is assigned. , S202a to d), the storage means (TBL51) stores the symbol number as the stop position, and the automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i) displays the variable display. The stop of variable display of the display row may be controlled so that the row stops at the position of the symbol number determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, TBL51, S202a to d).

  By the way, in the case of a prize whose winning condition is that a predetermined symbol stops on a winning line in which the plurality of prizes are validated in all display columns, automatic stop control is performed for the display column to be finally stopped. If the stop control by means can be performed, no problem occurs even if the stop control of the display column to be stopped immediately before the last is arbitrary. Therefore, in each of the slot machines, the automatic stop position determination means configures a prize on the winning line (L1 to L5), with the last display column to be stopped as at least one display column during the variable display. The automatic display stop control means (101, S202e-g, i) determines the stop position of the variable display of the display row so that the symbol does not stop. The stop of variable display of the display row is controlled so as to stop at the position of the symbol number determined in step 1, and the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab) If the information indicates that one of the prizes is won and there is no stop operation of some of the stop operation means (13a to 13c) even after the predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point, the variable table For a display column that is stopped within the middle display column and immediately before the last, control is performed to stop the variable display of the display column with the time when the predetermined time has elapsed as the detection time of the stop signal (113a to 113c). It is preferable to do. In this case, the display sequence to be stopped immediately before the last is determined by the operation stop control means that does not need to refer to the arrangement of the already stopped display columns or monitor the stop position of the display column during variable display. It is only necessary to perform stop control, and the processing of these display columns is lighter than in the mode in which stop control is performed by the automatic stop control means.

A third slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) displayed on the display columns (R1, R2, R3). Each of the symbols is assigned a symbol number, and in a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is stopped, a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L1) crossing the plurality of display columns are displayed. L5) is a slot machine that grants one of the combinations when the arrangement of the symbols stopped on the activated pay line is in a predetermined mode, and grants a quantity of game media according to the established combination. And enabling means (101) for enabling one or a plurality of the winning lines (L1 to L5) as betting targets according to the number of bets, and the display columns (R1, R2,. Start of variable display of R3) Start operation means (12) for outputting a start signal to instruct, and a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). R3) A plurality of stop operation means (13a to 13c) for outputting stop signals (113a to 113c) for instructing stop of variable display, and a lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses A plurality of internal lottery means (101, TBL11 to 13) for generating internal lottery information, and a plurality of stop tables that store symbol numbers at reference positions and stop positions of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) in association with each other; The plurality of stop tables are classified in association with a plurality of prizes and loses, and the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, and R3), and the stop table associated with the prizes The stop position is stored so that the symbols constituting the prize within a predetermined range are stopped on a predetermined winning line (L1 to L5), and the stop table corresponding to the loss is stored in the stop table. , A stop table group (TBL 21 to 29) in which the stop position is stored so as to be lost, an award, and information specifying a set of stop tables used for stop control for each of the plurality of display columns , Reference is made to storage means (TBL 52, 53) that associates and stores stop positions determined so that symbols constituting a prize do not stop, and the storage means (TBL 52, 53) based on the prize indicated by the internal lottery information. A stop table specifying means (101, S106) for reading out information specifying the set of stop tables and specifying a set of stop tables used for stop control; and the stop signal Acquisition means (101, S109c, d, m, n, v, w) for acquiring the symbol number of the reference position at the time of detecting (113a to 113c), and the identification based on the acquired symbol number With reference to the stop table, the stop position is read out, and the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, j) for controlling the display row (R1, R2, R3) to stop the variable display according to the read stop position. r, s, aa, ab) and the stop table specifying means (101, S106), and after the stop table set is determined, the display column to be stopped last corresponds to the specified stop table set. Automatic stop position determining means (101, S202d) for determining the stop position to be referred with reference to the storage means (TBL 52 to 53), and the internal extraction The automatic stop position determining means (101, S202d) for the display sequence to be finally stopped when the information indicates that one of the prizes is won and no stop signal is detected even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point. The variable display is continued from the time when the stop position is determined by, and when the position of the display row reaches the stop position determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202d), the variable display is stopped. And automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i) for controlling a row, and a predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line activated in the single display row (R1) for the plurality of prizes. In the case where a prize whose condition is a prize is included, a plurality of the display columns including the single display column (R1) are variable tables when a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point. If it is in the middle, the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202d) determines the single display row (R1) as a stop position as the display row to be stopped last, and the automatic stop control means (101, S202d). It is preferable that S202e-g, i) execute stop control for the single display row (R1).

According to the third slot machine, after a set of stop tables used for the operation stop control means is specified, a stop position corresponding to this set is determined, and the internal lottery information determines whether a prize is won. If the stop signal is not detected even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time, the display column to be stopped last is the variable display from the time when the stop position is determined, and the position of the display column is The variable display is controlled to stop when the stop position is reached. For this reason, in the case of automatic stop, even if winning by the internal lottery is lost. That is, it is possible to make it a condition for winning a prize that the player operates the stop operation means.
Further, the storage means includes a stop table group in which stop positions are stored so as to be lost, internal lottery information, a set of stop tables, and stop positions determined so that symbols constituting the prize do not stop. Since the information is stored in association with each other, according to the third slot machine, the stop position can be easily determined by identifying the prize whose internal lottery information indicates winning and the set of stop tables determined from the stop table group. Can be determined.
Further, according to the third slot machine, it is possible to determine the stop position at an arbitrary time after the specification of the set of stop tables. Since the specific point in time of the set of stop tables is before the point at which the variable display of the display column actually stops using the stop table of the set, stop based on the stop position of the display column where the variable display actually stopped Compared with the mode of determining the position, the degree of freedom in design is increased. In addition, by the stop control by the automatic stop control means, it is possible to stop the single display row that determines the winning / non-winning at a position where the winning is not made.
The stop position in the stop table may be given by a symbol number or may be given by the number of advance frames that is the number of symbols until the display row is stopped.

  Further, in the third slot machine, the stop table specifying means (101, S106) may determine the set of stop tables according to the internal lottery information, or the plurality of stop operation means ( You may make it determine the set of the said stop table according to the operation order of 13a-13c) and the said internal lottery information. In either case, the stop position can be determined simply by specifying a set of stop tables. In the latter case, the stop table specifying unit determines a set of stop tables when the last stop operation among the plurality of stop operations is performed, and the automatic stop position determining unit determines the stop after the determination. Preferably the position is determined.

  Further, in each aspect according to the third slot machine, when the internal lottery information indicates winning of any prize, the display from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means (101, S202d). When a stop signal due to the operation of the stop operation means is detected in a period immediately before the time when the row (R1, R2, R3) reaches the stop position, the operation stop control means (101, S109i, j, r, s, aa, ab) is used to stop the variable display of the display column, and if the stop signal is not detected during the period, the automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i) is used to It is preferable to provide stop control management means (101, S202g) for stopping the variable display of the display row. In this case, if a stop signal due to the operation of the stop operation means is detected in the period from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determination means to the time immediately before the display row to be stopped reaches the stop position, Stop control is performed by the stop control means. That is, even if the automatic stop is started, the stop operation of the player can be accepted before the stop control by the automatic stop control means ends.

  In each slot machine, the “reference time” may be set in any way as long as the time can be determined. For example, this “reference time” is defined as the time when the variable display speeds of all the display columns (R1, R2, R3) become a constant speed, and the variable display speeds of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) are It is preferable to provide speed control means (101) for controlling the speed to become constant after a predetermined acceleration period from the start of variable display. Note that “a predetermined time elapses from the reference time point” means that a predetermined time elapses from the determined time point.

  Each slot machine further includes time management means (101, S109a1, k1, t1) for managing the remaining time until the predetermined time elapses, and display means (30) for displaying the remaining time. The time management means (101, S109a1, k1, t1) includes a generating means for generating an interrupt signal having a predetermined period, a counting means for counting the interrupt signal and outputting a count value, and the count value for the remaining time. It is preferable to provide a conversion means for converting to a value, and when the stop signal is detected before the predetermined time elapses, the count value is returned by a predetermined value. In this case, each time the player performs a stop operation, the time point of the automatic stop is extended by a time corresponding to the predetermined value, while the player has the remaining time (the limit that can avoid the automatic stop and aim for winning) I can know. Note that this mode is not limited to the case where the remaining time is always displayed, and includes a mode in which the remaining time is displayed when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the time of shifting to automatic stop.

  Further, in each of the slot machines, stop control is performed by a notifying means (30) for notifying the lottery result and the automatic stop control means (101, S202e to g, i) according to the prize indicated by the internal lottery information. When performing, it is preferable to provide notification control means (101, S1092) for controlling the notification means (30) so as to change the notification content. In a slot machine, when a prize is won by an internal lottery, an image associated with the winning prize is often displayed on the display means to notify the player of the prize. The player operates the stop operation means aiming at the symbols that make up the notified prize, but if the player does not stop on the winning line where the symbols are activated even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the winning is possible There is. In such a case, it is often the case that an award accompanied by carryover of a winning flag, for example, a big bonus winning is indirectly notified. In the case of automatic stop, even if the small role prize is won, it will be lost, and the player will mistakenly recognize that the prize with carryover of the winning flag has been won. According to this aspect, when the stop control is performed by the automatic stop control means, the notification content is changed, so that misunderstanding of the player is avoided and excessive expectation is prevented.

The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.
“Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.
The “storage device” refers to a device that can electrically or magnetically store a game medium that has been thrown in to play a game. The storage device stores the game media that has been input and the payout that has been paid out by winning.
“Credit” refers to information on a game medium stored electrically or magnetically in the storage device, and the number is referred to as the number of credits.

The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination.
The “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface.
“Variable display device” refers to a display device having a plurality of display columns and capable of variably displaying each. When the display row is a reel, it is called a reel variable display device, and when the display row is displayed on a screen such as a liquid crystal display, it is called an image variable display device.

The “start lever” is a device for the player to input an instruction to start variable display of the display row of the variable display device.
The “stop button” is a device that is provided corresponding to each display row to be variably displayed, and for the player to input an instruction to stop variable display of each display row.
“Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is validated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.

A “game” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.
The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize, and there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.
“Combination” refers to a combination of symbols necessary for giving a game value among the combinations of symbols. For example, red 7 and 7-7-7.

The “prize” means a type of game value given as a result of one game. Start prizes that give conditions to start other types of games, small prizes that give only dividends without giving conditions to start other types of games, and the next game without game media or credits It is divided into replay prizes that give conditions to start. The start prize includes a BB prize, an EB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, a CB prize, and an RT prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.
“Prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into awards or loses, and defines a probability of winning a prize.
"Internal lottery" is to acquire one number from a number of numbers generated from a sequence generator that is configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and the number (obtained random number value) and the prize lottery table Refers to determining the winning or losing of any prize by comparing with the value related to winning in the recorded data.

“Winning” means that the obtained random number value belongs to a range of numerical values corresponding to any one of the prize categories in the prize lottery table.
“Lose” means that the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category of loss in the prize lottery table, or does not belong to the range of numerical values corresponding to any category of prize.
The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

“Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line that is validated by a betting operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.
“Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. For non-winning prizes, even if one of the prizes is won in the internal lottery, there are cases where the combination of the winning buttons is not aligned on the valid winning line by the operation of the stop button, and there are cases where the prizes are not aligned in the case of a loss in the internal lottery . Even if a prize is won, a case where the winning combination is not on the effective winning line is called “missing”.
The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination of symbols to be awarded based on the winning of the internal lottery or the state of the game. The winning flag set in the game is cleared at the end of the game regardless of whether a prize is won or a game is missed.

“Carrying a winning flag” means that in a specific prize, even if the winning flag of the specific prize is set, even if the winning flag is missed and the winning flag is not cleared, the next game Also means that the winning flag remains set. In addition, games that carry over the winning flag are referred to as internal games, and there are BB internal games, EB internal games, and RB internal games corresponding to the BB prize, the EB prize, and the RB prize.
“Stop control” refers to control for stopping a display row that is variably displayed in accordance with the timing of operation of a stop button, or control for automatically stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The “normal game” is a game in which any one of a plurality of prizes and loses is drawn by internal lottery, and is a reference game when there are a plurality of game states.

The “SB game” is the next game in which the SB award is won. Compared with the normal game, the number of combinations (role) of symbols related to the small role award is increased or the lottery probability of the small role award is changed. A game to be played. The SB game is called a normal character in the game rules.
“RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the lottery probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.
The “CB game” refers to a game in which the winning flag related to the small role prize is set regardless of the result of the internal lottery in the next game in which the CB prize is won. The CB game is referred to as a second type special character in the game rules.

“BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbols (combination) associated with a small role award or a small role award, compared to a normal game, until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game played by changing the lottery probability and a game played by increasing the number of symbol combinations (combinations) related to the RB prize or by changing the lottery probability of the RB prize. The BB game is referred to as a game in which an accessory continuous operation device according to a first type special accessory is operating according to a game rule.
“EB game” refers to a game in which a winning flag relating to a small role award is set or a CB prize lottery probability, regardless of the result of the internal lottery until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the EB prize is won. A game that is played in a fluctuating manner. The EB game is referred to as a game in which an accessory continuous operation device according to a second type special accessory is operating according to a game rule.
“RT game” refers to a re-game award among a plurality of awards in a game of a type such as a normal game, a BB game, etc. until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the winning of a specific award or a winning game. If the game type is a normal game, it is called a normal RT game, and if it is a BB game, it is called a BB RT game. The RT game is called a replay winning high probability game.

  According to the present invention, a slot that can be automatically stopped so that a display row that is variably displayed becomes non-winning when a certain time has elapsed without at least a part of the stop operation. Machine can be provided.

<1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 can be opened and closed by a hinge on one side. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP in which buttons for players to play a game, a reel window 20 to be described later for visualizing symbols of the variable reel display device RL, and information for progressing the game are displayed. The panel display unit DP on which the display devices are arranged, the liquid crystal display unit on which information for proceeding the game and the effect display unit TP on which the illumination device is arranged, and the saucer unit BP are configured. .

  In the operation unit OP, a medal slot 10 is arranged on the upper right side of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is arranged on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the slot machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. The middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and the right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged, and the basic operation sequence of the game is the bet button operation → start lever operation → left stop button It is easy to perform a series of operations of operation → middle stop button operation → right stop button operation. On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game. Further, the operation unit OP displays a lending button 15 used when a prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card, and a frequency of prepayable card lending. A frequency indicator 17 is provided for performing the above. When the prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1 as described above, the operation of the prepaid card type medal lending machine by operating these buttons 15 and 16 of the slot machine 1 and the frequency display The frequency display by 17 is performed by controlling the prepaid card type medal lending machine.

  In the panel display portion DP, the reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols through the reel window 20 with three reels. it can. Further, on the reel window 20, horizontal winning lines L1 to L3 and diagonal winning lines L4 and L5 pass. On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line indicator 21 corresponding to each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided. When one game medal is inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is provided. Is turned on, and when two game medals are inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 is turned on in addition to the winning line L1, and when three gaming medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L3 are displayed. In addition, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 are turned on. Further, when a predetermined combination of symbols is established as a result of the game, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the established winning line is blinked to notify the player. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 on which a plurality of LEDs such as a display that lights up when winning a prize and an LED that lights up according to the game state are arranged. Further, on the lower side of the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP has a liquid crystal display 30 that displays the progress of the game as an image, an illumination LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color and lighting pattern according to the game state, and a change according to the game state. A speaker 32 that outputs an operation sound corresponding to BGM or button operation and a guide sound is disposed.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

<2: Configuration of variable reel display device>
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the slot machine 1. 2A shows the entire structure of the reel variable display device RL, and FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel.

  The reels R1 to R3 are made of transparent ABS resin or the like, and are affixed to the reel frames 56a to 56c composed of a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame extending radially from the shaft portion, and the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. It is composed of reel bands 58a to 58c on which 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN: 1 to 21) are printed. The reels R1 to R3 are fixed to the stepping motors 54a to 54c and rotate. For the rotation operation of the reels R1 to R3, stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps are used, and predetermined symbols can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying predetermined pulses. . Further, backlight devices 53a to 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) are provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c. In this way, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c by the backlight devices 53a to 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel bands 58a to 58c stand out.

  In addition, the detection plates 57a to 57c are attached to one of the spoke portions, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c can output one pulse of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c for each rotation of the reels R1 to R3. ing. The detection plates 57a to 57c and the reel bands 58a to 58 so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c. The position 58c is set.

  In the variable reel display device RL, the reels R1 to R3, the stepping motors 54a to 54c to which the reels R1 to R3 are fixed, the backlight devices 53a to 53c, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c are fixed to the base plates 52a to 52c, respectively. By doing so, it has a single unit configuration. Further, the reel variable display device RL is inserted into the case body 50 by inserting the base plates 52a to 52c along the guide rails 51a to 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL. Yes.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. Twenty-one symbols are printed at equal intervals on each of the left, middle, and right reels. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval between symbols is 19 steps. Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155a If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step 48 is advanced, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the process proceeds 390 steps, the symbol number PN = 2. The number PN = 21 is positioned on the pay line L1. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Thereby, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

<3: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display and displays an image, and the LEDs and sound of the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP. There is provided an illumination control board 100C for effect control. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the timing of the INTR signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors and LEDs.

The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. , A signal detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.
The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals for driving the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 through which the inserted game medal passes from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106. The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and is provided to the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, the lighting control of the illumination device by the illumination LED 31, and the reel variable display device RL. The lighting of the backlight devices 53a to 53c and sound such as BGM are output from the speaker 32.
The display control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, and a graphic LSI. A display circuit 197 including the peripheral circuits is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The strobe signal of the CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 according to the execution of the program.
Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Execute.

<4: Slot machine games>
<4-1: Slot machine game method>
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
(1) Insertion bet process A game in the slot machine 1 starts by inserting a game medal into the medal slot 10 (insertion operation). With this insertion operation, one winning line (L1) is selected and activated when the first game medal is inserted, and two more winning lines (L2, L3) are selected and activated when the second sheet is inserted. When the third card is inserted, two more winning lines (L4, L5) are selected and activated.
(2) Insertion credit processing When game medals are further inserted, up to 50 game medals are stored as credits in the storage device. Game medals thrown in after the 50th that exceeds 50 are returned to the medal tray 40.
(3) Reservation bet process In order to start the game, in addition to a bet operation, a bet line bet is made to activate a pay line by depressing the bet button 11 for credits stored in the storage device.

(4) Dividend credit processing Thereafter, the rotation of the three reels R1 to R3 is started by pressing the start lever 12, and the reels R1 to R3 are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 13a to 13c. When the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated winning line, a prize is awarded and a dividend is awarded based on the number of dividends determined by the symbol combination (combination). Is stored as credits in the storage device.
(5) Dividend payout process When the number of credits reaches 50, which is the upper limit, the medal payout device is driven to pay out game medals for the amount exceeding 50 to the medal tray 40.
(6) Automatic betting process When the re-game prize is won, the same bet number as in the previous game is automatically bet.

(7) Return Payout Processing When the settlement button 14 is pressed, the medal payout device is driven to pay out the game medals for the winning line bet to the medal tray 40.
(8) Settlement payout processing Further, game medals having the number of credits stored in the storage device are paid out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal payout device.
(9) Lending credit processing When the slot machine 1 is connected to a gaming medium lending machine such as a medal lending machine, lending processing is performed by pressing the lending button 15, and the lending portion is credited to the storage device. Store.
(10) Lending / dispensing process Alternatively, the gaming medal for lending is driven out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal paying device.

<4-2: Slot machine awards and roles>
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of prizes and their combinations (combination of symbols) in the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, a prize is awarded when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated prize line, and a small prize is awarded with a maximum of 15 medals based on the number of prizes determined by the combination. There are also prizes for starting other types of games from regular games.

  As a prize for starting another type of game, a BB award consisting of a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” (also called a BB role) for starting a BB game, and “white 7- An EB award consisting of a combination of symbols “White 7-White 7” (also referred to as an EB role), an RB award consisting of a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” (also referred to as an RB role) for starting an RB game, and a CB game There is a CB award consisting of a combination of symbols of “white 7-BAR-BAR” (also called CB role).

  As a small role award for giving a payout, a small role A prize consisting of a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (also called a watermelon role) with 15 medals as a payout, and 10 medals as a payout “ Belle-Bell-Belle "combination of symbols (also referred to as a bell) B Award, consisting of a combination of" Cherry-ANY-ANY "symbols (also referred to as a cherry) with two medals as dividends There is a small role C prize. ANY may be any symbol. This cherry role is awarded only when the cherry symbols on the left reel are aligned on the winning line. If the cherry symbol is displayed in the middle of the left reel, it will win the winning line L1, but the left reel When displayed in the upper row, the winning lines L2 and L4 are won. Simultaneous winning on a plurality of winning lines is called duplicate winning. In this case, four payouts can be obtained.

  In addition, there is a re-game prize consisting of a combination of symbols of “plum-plum-plum” (also called a plum role) in which the next game is played without a betting operation (no game medal inserted).

<4-3: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1.
(1) Start and end of the BB game In FIG. 7A, the slot machine 1 wins the BB prize by the internal lottery during the normal game, and when the BB role is established and the prize is won, the BB game starts from the next game. Is done. The BB game is ended when the acquired number of sheets in the BB game exceeds the specified number.
(2) BB inside game Even if the BB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the BB role is not established, the BB prize winning flag will be carried over until the next game is won. Become. When the BB combination is established in the BB inside game and wins, the BB game is started from the next game.

(3) Start and end of the EB game When the EB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the EB combination is established and won, the EB game is started from the next game. The EB game is terminated when the number of acquired sheets exceeds the specified number during the EB game. Further, when the SB prize or RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the EB game, the EB game is ended.
(4) EB inside game A EB inside game in which the winning flag of the EB prize is carried over until the next game is won if the EB role is not established even if the EB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game. Become. When the EB combination is established in the EB inside game and the prize is won, the EB game is started from the next game.
(5) Start and end of the RB game When the RB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the RB combination is established and won, the RB game is started from the next game. A maximum of 12 RB games are played, and when the RB game is won eight times, the RB game is terminated.

(6) RB inside game A RB inside game in which the winning flag of the RB prize is carried over until the next game is won if the RB combination is not established even if the RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game. Become. When the RB combination is established and a prize is won in the RB inside game, the RB game is started from the next game.
(7) Start and end of CB game When a CB prize is won by an internal lottery during a normal game and the CB combination is established and won, the CB game is started in the next game. The CB game ends in one game.
(8) Start and end of SB game When an SB prize is won by an internal lottery during a normal game and the SB combination is established and won, the SB game is started in the next game. The SB game ends in one game.

(9) Modified Example of BB Game FIG. 7B is a modified example of the game performed in the slot machine 1, and the BB game and the EB game are different from FIG. 7A.
First, during the normal game, the BB prize is won by internal lottery. When the BB role is established and won, the BB game is started from the next game, and the BB normal game is started first. The BB normal game is a game in which the lottery probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. During the BB regular game, the RB prize is won by internal lottery. When the RB role is established and won, the RB game (RB game during BB) is started from the next game, and when the RB game is won eight times during the RB game, the RB game is ended. . The BB game is terminated when the number obtained in the BB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout.
(10) Modification of EB game When an EB prize is won by an internal lottery during a normal game, and the EB combination is established and won, the EB game is started from the next game, and the EB normal game is started first. The EB normal game is a game in which the CB winning lottery probability varies as compared to the normal game. When the CB prize is won by the internal lottery during the EB normal game and the CB combination is established and won, the CB game (CB game during EB) starts in the next game, and the CB game ends in one game. The EB game is terminated when the number obtained in the EB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout. Further, when the SB prize or RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the EB game, the EB game is ended.

<5: Operation of slot machine>
Next, details of the overall operation of the slot machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

<5-1: 1 game flow>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the flow of one game. First, based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed. Wait until it is detected (S100). When the signal is detected, the process proceeds to the next, and it is determined whether or not the start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until the signal is detected (S101). When the signal is detected, the betting operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the CPU 101 sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH, acquires the counter value from the counter circuit that makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds via the input port 107, and makes it a random value ( S103). Next, referring to the game type data, a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the game is selected (S104). Using the selected prize lottery table, a determination is made as to which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and a winning flag for that prize is set (S105). . Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, a stop data table group to be referred to in stop control is selected (S106).

Next, the CPU 101 performs a notification effect of the result of the internal lottery (S1061).
This notification effect will be specifically described. In the ROM 104, information for outputting a unique control pattern and sound (for example, BGM) for each award is written. Information for displaying a unique image is also written. For example, when the prize is a small role B prize, information for displaying an image of an unbroken bell is specified. Note that “not cracked” is the opposite of “cracked”, and this book uses the expression “unbroken bell image” to distinguish it from the “broken bell image” that appears later. .

  The CPU 101 reads from the ROM 104 information for outputting a control pattern and a sound corresponding to the prize for which the winning flag is set in step S105, and controls the command including the information for outputting these control pattern and the sound. Simultaneously with output to the substrate 100C, information for displaying an image corresponding to the award is read from the ROM 104, and a command including this information is output to the display control substrate 100B.

  The display control board 100B receives the above command and controls the liquid crystal display device 30 so that an image corresponding to the command is displayed. Thus, an image corresponding to the prize for which the winning flag is set in step S105 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, if the winning flag for the small role B prize is set in step S105, an unbroken bell image is displayed.

  The illumination control board 100C receives the command including the above-described control pattern and information for outputting the sound, and controls the illumination LED 31 using the information for outputting the control pattern in the command. Thereby, the light of the color according to the prize for which the winning flag is set in step S105 is emitted in the lighting pattern (timing) according to the prize. In addition, the electrical decoration control board 100 </ b> C causes the speaker 32 to output sound using information for outputting the sound in the received command.

  In this embodiment, since the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, the timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game is referred to until the timer value reaches 0. Wait (S107). When the timer value reaches 0 to start rotation of the reel as a base point for measuring the elapsed time of one game, the timer value is set to an initial value (2050) corresponding to 4.1 seconds, and three reels are set. To drive the reel drive signals 154a to 154c to rotate the stepping motor simultaneously or sequentially (S108). Specifically, each of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c includes a plurality of drive signal lines for exciting a plurality of winding phases, and a reel is supplied by supplying a pulse signal to each drive signal line in a predetermined phase pattern. Rotate. In addition, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not passed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 immediately enter a standby state without rotating and enter a standby state. Inform the player of this by a lamp or sound.

  Next, the CPU 101 detects that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed after all the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. Is used as a reference time, and measurement of the remaining time from the reference time until the automatic stop time elapses is started, and an LED incorporated in the stop button is turned on to notify that the stop buttons 13a to 13c can be received (S1081). . Specifically, it is detected that the pulse width of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c supplied to the drive signal line of the stepping motor is constant, and this detection time is used as a reference time, and counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds. A value indicating a predetermined automatic stop time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as an initial value of the timer value. At this time, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to each reel is turned on.

  In addition, as a method of detecting that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotation speed, after a predetermined number of steps have elapsed from the start of rotation, or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation (a predetermined number of interruptions have occurred), A method of assuming that a constant rotational speed has been reached by outputting pulses at regular intervals to the stepping motor, or after a predetermined number of steps have elapsed since the start of rotation, or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation (a predetermined number of interruptions have occurred) There is a method of determining that a predetermined rotational speed has been reached when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined number of steps have elapsed, a stepping motor has made one revolution, or an index has been detected. That is, in this embodiment, the time point at which the constant rotational speed is detected is set as the reference time point, but the time point at which it is considered that the constant rotational speed is reached may be set as the reference time point.

  Then, the CPU 101 performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (S109). As will be described in detail later, in the reel stop process, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected and the stop button is operated, the operation of the stop button is performed based on the stop data table group selected in step S106. The symbol number PN to be stopped is determined from the position and stop data in the stop data table group, the brake force is applied by all-phase excitation that simultaneously excites all winding phases, and 15-step equivalents after starting all-phase excitation Reel stop processing is performed for each reel, which is rotated and stopped by inertia, and when the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time (remaining time runs out), the reels that have not been stopped are automatically Stop.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag is ON (S1091), changes the notification effect of the result of the internal lottery only when the automatic stop flag is ON (S1092), and sets the automatic stop flag to OFF (S1092). S1093). To change the notification effect of the result of the internal lottery, the CPU 101 reads information for displaying the broken bell image from the ROM 104, generates a command including this information, and outputs it to the display control board 100B. The display control board 100B receives the above command and controls the liquid crystal display device 30 to change the image to be displayed to a broken bell image corresponding to the command. At the same time, a control pattern and sound corresponding to the broken bell may be output. In this case, the CPU 101 generates a control pattern corresponding to the broken bell and a command including information for outputting sound, and outputs the command to the electrical control board 100C. The electrical control board 100C has a control pattern and a command corresponding to the command. Output sound. By such a change in the notification effect, the player can know that the prize was won but the prize was not won because the reel was automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line (S110), and if it has won, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, with reference to the game type data, it is determined whether or not the BB game, the EB game, the RB game or the CB game is in progress (S111). A process is performed (S112), and then a winning flag clear process is performed (S113). Here, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize that the flag can be carried over, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize or small role prize that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of winning or missing. Subsequently, the prohibition of the bet operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114), the game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted, and the process returns to step S100 to prepare for the start of the next game.

<5-2: Prize lottery table determination process>
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of lottery according to the game type selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. During the base game, the lottery probabilities for determining one of the replay prize, the small part C prize, the small part A prize, the RB prize, the CB prize, the EB prize, the BB prize, or the lost game by lottery are determined as Nrp1, Nc1, Na1, Nrb1, Ncb1, Neb1, Nbb1 are set, and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. During various internal games, the lottery probabilities for determining either the replay prize, the small part C prize, the small part A prize or the loser are set as Nrp1, Nc1, and Na1, respectively, and the winning prize is won. Set the flag. The lottery probabilities Nrp1, Nc1, and Na1 during the normal game and during various internal games are the same. The data in which data indicating these lottery probabilities is set is referred to as a prize lottery table TBL11.

  During the BB game and the RB game, the lottery probabilities for determining any one of the replay prize, the small role C prize, the small role A prize, the small role B prize or the loser by lottery are Nrp2, Nc2, Na2, Nb, respectively. And set the winning flag of the winning prize. The data set with these lottery probabilities is set as a prize lottery table TBL12.

  During the EB game and the CB game, the lottery probabilities for determining any one of the replay prize, the small role C prize, the small role A prize, the RB prize, or the lose are set as Nrp3, Nc3, Na3, and Nrb3, respectively. Then, the winning flag of the winning prize is set. The data set with the lottery probability is set as the prize lottery table TBL13.

  The CPU 101 manages the game types as game type data, such as 00H for a normal game, 01H for a BB internal game, and 10H for a BB game.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. FIG. 10A shows the storage of the prize lottery table TBL11 for the base game, FIG. 10B shows the storage of the prize lottery table TBL12 for the BB game and the RB game, and FIG. The memory | storage of prize lottery table TBL12 for CB games is shown. The prize lottery tables TBL11 to TBL13 store lottery division data indicating the range of numerical values set for each prize in a range of random numbers from 0 to 16383 (0000H to 3FFFH).

  In the prize lottery table TBL11, the lottery division data 2250 of the replay prize is stored in the first memory area of the prize lottery table indicated by the ADR11, and when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 0 to 2249, Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset 02H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery C prize lottery classification data 1000 is stored, and if the acquired random number value is in the range of 2250-3249, the prize for the small role C prize is won. It shows that. In the storage area offset by 04H from the head of the prize lottery table, the lottery division data 300 for the small role A prize is stored, and when the obtained random number value is in the range of 3250-3549, the small role A prize is won. It shows that. RB prize lottery classification data 160 is stored in the storage area offset by 06H from the head of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 3550 to 3709, it indicates that the RB prize is won. CB prize lottery classification data 100 is stored in the storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 3710 to 3809, it indicates that the CB prize is won. An EB prize lottery classification data 120 is stored in the storage area offset by 0 AH from the head of the prize lottery table. If it belongs to the range of 3810 to 3929, it indicates that the EB prize is won. BB prize lottery classification data 150 is stored in the storage area offset by 0 CH from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 3930 to 4079, it indicates that the BB prize is won. In addition, the data of the range of the numerical value belonging to the lose is not stored, and the acquired random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery division data from the re-game award to the BB award, and is determined not to belong to any lottery division data. If you are lost. The prize lottery table TBL12 and the prize lottery table TBL13 are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that the prizes to be drawn and the range of numerical values are different.

  It should be noted that the prize lottery table TBL11 for normal games is also used in various internal games. However, when the acquired random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery classification data from the re-game award to the small role A prize and it is determined that it does not belong to any lottery classification data up to the small role A prize, it is lost. Since the lottery probability from the replay prize to the small role A prize of various internal games is the same as that of the normal game, the determination of the range from the RB prize to the BB prize is omitted in the normal game prize lottery table TBL11. it can.

<5-3: Winning flag set processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag setting process in step S105. In this winning flag setting process, a winning flag effective for the game is set from the award lottery tables TBL11 to TBL13 according to the acquired random number value and the type of game determined in step S104. However, if the prize lottery table is different depending on the game, the winning flag to be set is also different, and the winning flag to be set is different if the random number is different even in the same prize lottery table. If there is a winning flag carried over from the previous game, a plurality of winning flags are set by combining the carry-over flag and the random number value acquired in the game. In the EB game and the CB game, the winning flag is set based on the acquired random number value in the small role B prize.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game award has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the re-game award lottery classification data in the award lottery table (S105a). In this case, the replay winning flag of bit 0 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105b).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won based on whether the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role C prize in the prize lottery table (S105c). Is determined, the small C C prize winning flag of bit 3 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105d).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role A prize in the prize lottery table (S105e). Is determined, the small role A prize winning flag of bit 1 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105f).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not various internal games, BB games, or RB games are in progress with reference to bits 0 to 5 of the game type data (S105g), and various internal games, BB games, or RB games. If it is determined that it is in the middle, the process proceeds to step S105j. If it is not determined in step S105g that the game is an internal game, a BB game, or an RB game, whether or not the RB prize is won is determined based on the RB prize lottery classification data in the prize lottery table. It is determined whether it belongs to the range shown (S105h), and if it is determined that it belongs, the RB winning flag of bit 1 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105i).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal game is being played based on whether all the bits of the game type data are 0 (S105j). If it is determined that the normal game is not being played, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105q. If it is determined in step S105j that the base game is being played, whether or not the CB prize is won is determined based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the CB prize in the prize lottery table ( In S105k), if it is determined that it belongs, the CB winning flag of bit 3 of the winning information 1 data is set to "1" (S105l).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the EB prize has been won by determining whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the EB prize in the prize lottery table (S105m). In such a case, the EB winning flag of bit 2 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105n).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB prize in the prize lottery table (S105o). In such a case, the BB winning flag of bit 0 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105p).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a BB or RB game is in progress with reference to bits 4 to 5 of the game type data (S105q). If it is determined that the BB or RB game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S105t. . When it is determined in step S105q that the BB or RB game is being played, whether or not the small role B prize is won is determined by the acquired random number value within the range indicated by the small lot B prize lottery classification data in the prize lottery table. It is determined whether or not it belongs (S105r). If it is determined that it belongs, the small role B prize winning flag of bit 2 of the winning information 2 data is set to "1" (S105s).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an EB or CB game is in progress with reference to bits 6 to 7 of the game type data (S105t), and if it is determined that an EB or CB game is being performed, The winning flag of the small part B award of bit 2 is set to “1” (S105u), and the process ends.

  In addition, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, when there is a carry-over flag from the previous game, it is specified that a plurality of winning flags are set at the same time when a new prize is won in this game. However, when a new prize is won, if the prize is won, the bit corresponding only to the prize is set to “1” without affecting other bits, so that a plurality of bits are set to “1” at the same time. May be. In this example, the winning information 1 data is divided as the storage device for storing the winning flag corresponding to the start prize, and the winning information 2 data is stored as the storing device for storing the winning flag corresponding to the replay prize and the small role award. You may make it memorize | store with the memory | storage device. The plurality of bits being “1” means that the plurality of bits are “1” considering the winning information 1 data and the winning information 2 data together. In addition, as winning information, a prize is assigned to each bit and managed as a flag as to whether or not the winning is performed. However, “01H” is a re-game winning, and “02H” is a small role C winning winning. You may make it manage.

<5-4: Stop data selection process>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop data selection process in step S106. In this stop data selection process, a stop data table group used in stop control is selected from the winning flag set in step S105. As shown in FIG. 13, the stop data table groups TBL21 to TBL29 set for each award further include three stop data table groups TBL21A to TBL21C (re-game) for the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. In addition, for each reel, the stop data tables TBL21A1 to TBL21A5 (replay L1 of the replay L1) are arranged for each winning line so that the stop positions of the symbols are distributed to the upper line (L1), the lower line (L3), and the like. Example). In addition, since the stop data table is switched according to the stop operation of the player, it is not necessary to specify and select the stop data table to be finally used that is selected during the stop operation.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106a), and if it is determined that it is set, the re-game stop data table group TBL21 is selected (S106b).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 3 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the small role C prize winning flag is set (S106c). The stop data table group TBL22 is selected (S106d).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize winning flag is set with reference to bit 2 of the winning information 2 data (S106e). The stop data table group TBL23 is selected (S106f), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the small role A prize winning flag is set (S106g). The stop data table group TBL24 is selected (S106h), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 3 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the CB winning flag is set (S106i). If it is determined that the CB winning flag is set, the CB stop data table group TBL25 is determined. Is selected (S106j), and this process is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 2 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the EB winning flag is set (S106k). If it is determined that the EB winning flag is set, the EB stop data table group TBL26. Is selected (S106l), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S106m). If it is determined that the RB winning flag is set, the RB stop data table group TBL27 is determined. Is selected (S106n), and this process is terminated.

Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB winning flag is set (S106o). If it is determined that the BB winning flag is set, the BB stop data table group TBL28 is determined. Is selected (S106p), and this process is terminated.
Finally, if the CPU 101 determines that any winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table for losing TBL29 (S106q) and ends the process.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop data table to be stopped at the pay line L1 used in the right reel selected in the stop data selection process. 14A shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band, and FIGS. 14B, 14C, and 14D show the small role B award stop data table TBL23C1, the replay award stop data table TBL21C1, and the BB award, respectively. The stop data table TBL28C1 for use is shown. These stop data tables indicate from “0” to “4” that instructs to stop from a symbol position (stop symbol position) nearest to the stop position where the stop operation instruction signal 113c is detected to a number of symbols ahead. The number of advance frames is stored. “0” means stop at the stop symbol position, and “4” means stop at the symbol position four frames ahead. Note that the stop data table only needs to be able to instruct which symbol to advance and stop, so the stop data for the small part B in FIG. 14B is not the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. You may make it memorize | store the symbol number PN to stop as described in the parenthesis in the table.

  The small symbol B stop data table TBL23C1 can stop the bell symbol at the middle stage (winning line L1 position) regardless of the symbol number (stop symbol number) at the stop symbol position. Also, in the re-game award stop data table TBL21C1, it is possible to stop the plum symbol at the middle stage (position of the winning line L1) regardless of the number of the stop symbol number. Thus, if five of the 21 symbols are arranged within an interval of 4 frames, the symbol can always be stopped at the middle stage (position of the winning line L1) regardless of the symbol number. Such bell designs and plum designs are called 100% retracted designs.

  On the other hand, in the BB award stop data table TBL28C1, the red 7 symbols are shown in the middle (position of the winning line L1) only at the 10 stop symbol numbers “1”, “5” to “9”, and “18” to “21”. Can be stopped. If the stop symbol number is “2” to “4” or “14” to “17”, the BAR symbol is displayed. If the stop symbol number is “10” to “13”, the white 7 symbol is displayed in the middle. Stop. The white 7 symbol and the BAR symbol can be stopped by displaying “Red 7-Red 7-White 7” and “Red 7-Red 7-BAR” as reach eyes. This is to notify the player that there was no such event. Even if the winning combination is not established in this game, such as the BB Award or EB Award, the winning flag of the next game is set, and in the stop data table of the symbol which is not 100% drawn symbol, a specific stop symbol The number of frames is set so as to stop the symbol for the number, and the number of frames advanced is set so as to reach the reach for other stopped symbol numbers. By displaying the reach, the player can know that the winning flag is set.

  For example, when the player's stop operation timing is the case where the symbol number (stop symbol number) is “7”, when the small role B prize stop data table TBL23C1 is selected, the advance frame number “1” is set. Acquire, advance one frame from the stop symbol number, display the bell symbol of symbol number “8” in the middle, and if the replay award stop data table TBL21C1 is selected, acquire the number of advance symbols “3” Then, three frames are advanced from the stop symbol number, and the plum symbol of symbol number “10” is displayed in the middle. When the BB award stop data table TBL28C1 is selected, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the red symbol of symbol number “9” is displayed in the middle row by advancing two frames from the stop symbol number. Depending on the stop data table selected in this way, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbols to be stopped in the middle stage are different.

<5-5: Reel stop processing>
15 to 17 are flowcharts showing the contents of the reel stop process in step S109. This reel stop process is an operation stop control process for stopping the reels according to the stop data in the stop data table group, and is stopped after the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time until the last stop reel is automatically stopped. If the stop operation is performed between the automatic stop process for controlling the reel so as to automatically stop if no operation is performed and the automatic stop time from the reference time to the last stop of the reel. It includes a stop control management process for managing stop control so that the reel is stopped by the operation stop control process. The details will be described below.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (whether or not the timer value indicating the remaining time has reached 0) and whether or not the first stop button stop operation has been performed (S109a1). Is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109b). Further, while any determination result is “NO”, the time indicated by the timer value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S109a2). Thereby, the player can know that the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time is getting shorter. The CPU 101 executes processing for dividing the clock signal CLK to generate an interrupt signal having a predetermined period, processing for counting the interrupt signal and outputting the count value, and processing for converting the count value into the remaining time. Thus, it functions as time management means for displaying the remaining time on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In step S109b, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is detected, it is determined that the first stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109d). Specifically, the stop button number and the stop symbol number at the timing are acquired by detecting stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c that are output when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. In this example, stop button numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the stop buttons 13a, 13b, and 13c, respectively. Further, in step S109d, the next button operation cannot be accepted until the processing in step S109j, so that the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off.

  Next, the time when it is determined that the first stop button stop operation has been performed is set as a reference time, the remaining time until the reel is automatically stopped is extended, and the extended remaining time is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S109d1). . Specifically, a value indicating the automatic stop time is set as an initial value of the timer value, and the time indicated by the timer value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In other words, when the CPU 101 detects a stop signal before the automatic stop time elapses, the CPU 101 executes a process of returning the count value by a predetermined value (in this example, the automatic stop time). Thereby, the player can know that the remaining time until the automatic stop of the reel is extended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109e. Note that the time until the automatic stop of the reel is extended by the first stop button stop operation is the second time even when the first stop button stop operation is performed immediately before the remaining time runs out. This is to ensure time for stopping the stop button. In this embodiment, the value indicating the remaining time until the automatic stop is used as the initial value of the timer value. However, a value indicating the predetermined time may be added to the timer value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109a1 that the automatic stop time has elapsed, the automatic stop flag is turned ON (S109a3), and the stop button number “3” and stop symbol number of the right reel R3 at that time are acquired (S109c). ), The process proceeds to step S109e. In step S109a3, since the next button operation cannot be accepted until the processing in step S109j, the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off.

  Next, the CPU 101 limits the stop data table groups that can be used from the stop button number among the stop data table groups based on the winning flag selected in the reel stop data table group selection process in step S106 (S109e). Specifically, it is determined whether the symbol to be stopped can be stopped at any one of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. In the case of the left reel R1, a winning line L2 or L4 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L5 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the middle reel R2, the winning line L2 is a candidate for the winning line if it can be stopped in the upper stage, the winning line L1, L4 or L5 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, and the winning line L3 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the right reel R3, a winning line L2 or L5 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L4 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. If it is possible to stop at a plurality of stages, one stop data table for a predetermined line is selected by lottery or the like from among the winning line candidates combined with them.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the reel that has been operated to stop is the right reel R3 and is in the EB game or the CB game (S109f), and the reel that has been operated to stop is the right reel R3 (stop button number). = 3), and if it is determined that the game is in the EB game or the CB game with reference to bits 6 and 7 of the game type data, the right reel R3 is selected from the stop data table group for the predetermined line. A low pull-in stop data table is determined (S109h), and if not, a stop data table based on the stop button number is determined (S109g).

Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109i), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109j). Further, in step S109j, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to the unstopped reel is turned on.
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (the timer value indicating the remaining time has become 0) or whether the automatic stop flag is set to ON. A determination is made based on the remaining time (S109k1). Further, while any determination result is “NO”, the time indicated by the timer value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S109k2). Thereby, the player can know that the remaining time extended after the stop operation of the first stop button is shortening every moment.

  In step S109l, if any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the second stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109n). Further, in step S109n, since the next button operation cannot be accepted until the processing in step S109s, the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off.

  Next, the time point at which it is determined that the second stop button stop operation has been performed is set as a reference time point, the remaining time until the reel is automatically stopped is extended, and the extended remaining time is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S109n1). . Specifically, the value indicating the automatic stop time is set as the initial value of the timer value in the same manner as when the stop operation of the first stop button is performed, and the time indicated by the timer value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Let Thereby, the player can know that the remaining time until the automatic stop of the reel is extended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109o.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109k1 that the automatic stop time has elapsed or the automatic stop flag is ON, the automatic stop flag is set to ON (S109k3), and the remaining reels rotating at that time are set. Among them, the stop button number and stop symbol number of the reel from the rightmost side are acquired (S109m). Specifically, it is determined whether the right reel R3, the middle reel R2, and the left reel R1 are rotating in this order. For example, when the middle reel R2 and the left reel R1 are rotating, the middle reel R2 is selected and stopped. The button number “2” is acquired. For example, when the right reel R3 and the middle reel R2 or the left reel R1 are rotating, the right reel R3 is selected and the stop button number “3” is acquired. Further, in step S109k3, since the next button operation cannot be accepted until the processing in step S109s, the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109o.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the reel that has been operated to stop is the right reel (stop button number = 3) and is in the EB game or the CB game with reference to bits 6 and 7 of the game type data. However, if it is determined that the stopped reel is the right reel and is in the EB game or the CB game, the low pull-in for the right reel is selected from the stop data table group for the predetermined line. The stop data table for use is determined (S109q), and if not, a stop data table adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel is determined based on the stop button number (S109p).

  Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109r), and stops the reel on which the stop operation has been performed based on the advance frame number (S109s). Further, in step S109s, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to the unstopped reel is turned on.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (the remaining time indicated by the timer value has disappeared), or whether the automatic stop flag is set to ON, based on the automatic stop flag and the remaining time until the automatic stop. (S109t1). Further, while any determination result is “NO”, the time indicated by the timer value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S109t2). Thereby, the player can know that the remaining time extended after the stop operation of the second stop button is shortening every moment. Next, it is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c whether or not the third stop button stop operation has been performed (S109u).

  In step S109u, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the stop operation of the third stop button has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109w). In step S109w, the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109x.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109t1 that the automatic stop time has elapsed or the automatic stop flag is ON, the stop button number and stop symbol number of the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109v). ). Furthermore, in step S109v, the LEDs built in the stop buttons 13a to 13c are turned off. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (S200). Here, if it is determined that the internal lottery is lost or the winning is 100%, the process proceeds to step S109x. Although details will be described later, the processing after step S109x is processing for normal reel stop control (operation stop control processing) for stopping an unstopped reel using the determined stop data table. That is, when the CPU 101 determines that the internal lottery has been lost or the winning has been confirmed, the CPU 101 performs normal reel stop control. The reason for this will be described below.

[If lost in the internal lottery]
If there is a loss in the internal lottery, there will be no winning even if normal reel stop control is performed. In addition, the automatic stop control process avoids winning by predetermining the stop position of the unstopped reel according to the state of the stopped reel, so that the normal reel stop using the stop data table is used. As in control, the amount of data to be used increases as the variation of the stop position increases. As described above, normal reel stop control is performed when the internal lottery is lost.

[In the case of a prize that allows 100% winning]
Examples of prizes that can be awarded when at least one reel is not stopped include a re-game prize, a small role B prize, and a small role C prize. As shown in FIG. 6, since the re-game prize and the role related to the small role B prize are both made up of only 100% drawing symbols, if the re-game prize or small role B prize is won by internal lottery, The normal reel stop control based on the stop operation of the person will win regardless of the stop operation timing. Prohibiting such winnings on the ground that only the remaining reels automatically stop is severe for the player. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, since the combination related to the small role C prize is a combination of symbols of “Cherry-ANY-ANY”, the small role C prize is won by internal lottery and based on the stop operation of the player If the left reel is stopped so that the cherry symbol is positioned on the winning line by the normal reel stop control, the winning is determined regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel. In this case, no matter how the stop positions of the middle reel and the right reel are controlled, it cannot be lost, so there is no point in switching to control control. As described above, the normal reel stop control is performed when the winning is definite.
That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by executing step S200, the CPU 101 does not perform the automatic stop process for stopping the unstopped reel so as not to win if the stop operation is not performed until the end. By executing the stop control process for operation with the time when the automatic stop time has elapsed as the detection time of the stop signal, the symbols that make up the prizes that are within the predetermined range from the activated pay line are displayed on the activated pay line It functions as a stop control means for operation that is pulled in and stopped.

  In step S109x, the CPU 101 determines whether the reel that has been stopped is the right reel (stop button number = 3) and is in the EB game or the CB game with reference to bits 6 and 7 of the game type data. Determine whether. If it is determined that the stopped reel is the right reel and is in the EB game or the CB game, the low-reeleration stop data for the right reel is selected from the stop data table group for the predetermined line. A table is determined (S109z), and if it is not determined, a stop data table adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel is determined based on the stop button number (S109y).

  Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109aa), stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109ab), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the internal lottery did not result in a loss and 100% winning is not possible, the CPU 101 sets the automatic stop flag to ON and reels that have not yet stopped (hereinafter, “ "Unstopped reel") is specified (S201), and automatic stop processing is started (S202). In the automatic stop process, the same process as the part of the winning determination process in step S110 is performed. The winning determination process is a process that is performed after the end of the reel stop process in step S109. Here, in order to avoid duplication of explanation, first, the winning determination process will be described, and then the automatic stop process will be described.

<Winning determination process>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line after the reels are stopped is checked to determine whether or not a winning is achieved. If it is determined that a prize has been won, a process for starting another type of game is performed if the prize is a start prize, and a payout is awarded if the prize is a small prize.

  First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table from stop symbol numbers of all reels R1 to R3 (S110a). FIG. 19A shows a state in which a symbol is displayed on the reel window 20 in a game in which a winning flag for the BB prize is set. In this example, the watermelon symbol (symbol number PN = 2) is displayed in the upper part of the left reel R1, the red symbol (symbol number PN = 1) is displayed in the middle part, and the watermelon symbol (symbol number PN = 21) is displayed in the lower part. The watermelon symbol (symbol number PN = 10) is displayed in the upper row of R2, the red symbol (symbol number PN = 9) is displayed in the middle row, the bell symbol (symbol number PN = 8) is displayed in the lower row, and the plum symbol is displayed in the upper row of the right reel R3. (Symbol number PN = 10), red 7 symbol (symbol number PN = 9) in the middle, and bell symbol (symbol PN = 8) in the bottom, the combination of red 7 symbols on the winning line L1 It shows the winning state of the BB prize that is established. A winning determination table TBL31 shown in FIG. Specifically, symbol codes indicating symbols displayed for each of the pay lines L1 to L5 are stored in the order of reels R1 to R3. The symbol code is a number that can identify the content of the symbol. In the example of FIG. 19A, symbol codes “01”, “01”, and “01” are stored as symbol combinations of the L1 line. Similarly, symbol codes “04”, “04”, “07” as symbol combinations for the L2 line, symbol codes “04”, “05”, “05” as symbol combinations for the L3 line, symbol code “04” as symbol combinations for the L4 line. Symbol codes “04”, “01”, and “07” are set as symbol combinations of “01” and “05” and the L5 line. In this example, three game medals are inserted and five valid pay lines are set (L1 to L5), and one pay line is set (L1). The symbol code is set only for the symbol combination of the L1 line, and the symbol code of the symbol combination other than the L1 line is set to “00”.

  Next, the CPU 101 makes a winning determination with reference to the winning determination table TBL31 created in step S110a (S110b). Specifically, the data of the winning combination data table TBL41 shown in FIG. 19C is compared with the data of each line of the winning determination table TBL31. Note that the data of the small role C award in the winning combination data table TBL41 is “06”, “FF”, “FF”, and this “FF” means any symbol, and the data in the winning determination table TBL31 is Do not compare.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S110c), and if it is determined that a win has been won, clears the re-game win flag of bit 0 of the winning information 2 data (S110d). Subsequently, an automatic bet process is performed (S100a in FIG. 8), and the process returns to step S101.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small role C prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for two medals is performed (S110f). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role B prize has been won (S110g). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for 10 medals is performed (S110h). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role A prize has been won (S110i). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for 15 medals is performed (S110j). In these payout giving processes, a payout credit process is performed in which the number of payouts is added to the credit up to the credit upper limit value (50 cards), and a payout for paying out medals from the medal payout device to the medal tray 40 for the portion exceeding the credit upper limit value. Switch to processing.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a CB award has been won (S110k). If it is determined that a CB award has been won, the CB game flag in bit 7 of the game type data is set to “1” (S110l). .

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an EB prize has been won (S110m). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the EB game flag in bit 6 of the game type data is set to "1" (S110n). The acquired number counter is cleared (S110o).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB award has been won (S110p). If it is determined that the RB award has been won, the RB game flag in bit 5 of the game type data is set to “1” (S110q). . Subsequently, the maximum number of winnings (the number of remaining winnings) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum number of games (the remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S110r).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a BB prize has been won (S110s). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the BB game flag in bit 4 of the game type data is set to "1" (S110t). The acquired number counter is cleared (S110u). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<5-5-1: Automatic stop processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the automatic stop process in step S202.
The automatic stop process is an automatic stop position determination process (S202a to S202d) for determining a stop position so that a symbol constituting a winning combination does not stop on a winning line where a winning combination may be established when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determination process, the variable display is continued. When the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time, the position of the reel is monitored, and the position of the reel reaches the stop position. It includes an automatic stop control process (S202e to S202g, S202i) for controlling the reel so as to stop the reel. The automatic stop position determination process detects that any of the winning combinations has become a temper, and configures a tempering combination among the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “tempering combination”) and the activated winning line. For a process (S202a and S202b) for specifying a winning line (hereinafter referred to as “tempe line”) on which symbols are arranged, and an unstopped reel, an unstopped reel so that the symbols constituting the tempering role do not stop on the template line. Including the process of determining the stop position (S202d). “Tempai” means a state in which there is only one unstopped reel, and there is a possibility that a winning combination will be made (the possibility of winning a prize) when this reel is stopped. Hereinafter, the automatic stop process will be described in detail.

First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table as in step S110a (S202a).
FIG. 21A shows the state of symbols displayed on the reel window 20 in a game in which the winning flag for the small role B prize is set. As shown in this figure, at the stage of step S202a, one of the three reels R1 to R3 (left reel R1 in the figure) is rotating and its stop symbol is undetermined. Moreover, in the example of this figure, the role of bell, the role of plum, and the role of cherry are a temper. The contents of the winning determination table created in step S202a based on the state of the symbols shown in this figure are as follows: “R1 rotation” is shown in FIG. 21C when five valid winning lines (L1 to L5) are set. As shown as “medium”. On the other hand, FIG. 21B shows the state of the symbols displayed on the reel window 20 when all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped. The stopped symbols of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 are shown in FIG. 21 (A). The contents of the winning determination table created in step S110a based on the state of the symbols shown in this figure are as follows. When five valid pay lines (L1 to L5) are set, “all stop” is shown in FIG. As shown in “Time”. As apparent from FIG. 21C, the contents of the winning determination table during R1 rotation are different from those at the time of full stop because all the symbol codes corresponding to the left reel R1 which is an unstopped reel are “00”. Is only the point.

Next, the CPU 101 refers to the winning determination table created in step S202a and specifies the tempering line and the tempering role (S202b).
In step S202b, the CPU 101 compares the data of the winning combination data table TBL41 shown in FIG. 19C with the data of each line of the winning determination table created in step S202a. When it is detected that the winning combination is a tempering on the line and this is detected, the winning line related to this detection is specified as the tempering line, and the winning related to this detection is specified as the tempering role. Stated at a level closer to the implementation, the CPU 101 uses the symbol code “00” in the winning determination table as an arbitrary symbol in which a role relating to detection is established (for example, a bell symbol if the role relating to detection is a bell role). And the same processing as the winning determination in step S110b is executed. Thereafter, the winning combination determined to be won in this process is treated as a tempering combination.

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether there is a template line (S202c).
In the example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21C, in step S202b, a tempering line L2 in which the bell role and the cherry role are tempers is specified, and the tempering line L4 in which the plum role and the cherry role is a temper. Is identified, and the tempering lines L1, L3, and L5 in which the cherry role is a tempering are identified, and the determination result is “YES”.
Here, when it is determined that there is a tempering line, the symbols constituting the tempering combination are compared with the symbol corresponding to the winning prize, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step S202h and automatic stop is performed. The variable display may be stopped by the operation stop control means with the time when the time has passed as the stop signal detection time. In other words, the automatic stopping means is not used when the tempering is performed with a symbol unrelated to the winning combination. In this way, the reel can be given an opportunity to stop at the stop symbol position in the operation stop control process, so that variations in the stop symbol position can be increased.

Therefore, the CPU 101 refers to a stop position table TBL51, which will be described later, and determines an automatic stop symbol number indicating a position at which an unstopped reel is stopped so as not to win a prize (S202d).
The automatic stop symbol number is a symbol number of a symbol displayed in the middle of the reel window when an unstopped reel is automatically stopped. In the automatic stop symbol number determination process, the RAM 105 is used to hold the automatic stop symbol number. Alternatively, a process of specifying one symbol number to be written in the storage area for automatic stop symbol numbers secured in the CPU 101, a process of writing the specified one symbol number in the storage area, and a symbol number written in the storage area And a process of determining to use for automatic stop control as an automatic stop symbol number. Further, in step S202d, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to the stop button number acquired in step S109v is turned on.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position table TBL51.
The stop position table TBL51 associates a winning combination (prize), an unstopped reel and a tempering line with a stopping position where the arrangement of symbols constituting the winning combination does not stop. The combination information shown, the non-stop reel information indicating whether the non-stop reel is the left reel, the middle reel or the right reel, and the automatic stop operation symbol number (stop position) determined for each tempering line It is stored in association. The automatic stop operation symbol number is a candidate for the automatic stop operation symbol number, and the storage position of the automatic stop operation symbol number in the stop position table TBL51 is determined when the automatic stop operation symbol number is used for stop control as the automatic stop operation symbol number. When the unstopped reel is stopped at the position indicated by the automatic stop operation symbol number, the position is such that all the combinations cannot be established.

The value of the automatic stop operation symbol number is determined in advance in association with the combination (prize), the non-stop reel and the tempe line, and as a rule, the unstopped reel is stopped at the position indicated by the automatic stop operation symbol number. In such a case, it is determined that not all combinations are established.
For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the non-stop reel is the left reel and the bell role is a temper on the winning line L2, the plum role is always a tempered on the winning line L4 and the winning line On L1-L5, the cherry role becomes a temper. In this example, even if it is avoided that the bell combination is established on the tempering line L2, there is a possibility that a plum combination or a cherry combination is established. In order to eliminate this possibility, the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the bell role, the left reel and the tempe line L2 in the stop position table TBL51 and the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the plum role, the left reel and the tempe line L4. No. “20” indicates the position where the left reel is stopped so that neither the bell symbol nor the plum symbol stops at the upper stage and the cherry pattern stops at any of the upper, middle and lower stages.

  Further, for example, when the non-stop reel is the left reel and the watermelon role becomes a temper on the winning line L2, the cherry role becomes a tempered on the winning lines L1 to L5. Further, in this case, there is a possibility that the RB combination becomes a temper on the winning line L4. Specifically, the symbol number of the stop symbol in the middle stage of the right reel is 19 and the symbol number of the stop symbol in the middle stage of the middle reel is 14. In this example, even if it is avoided that the watermelon role is established on the tempering line L2, the cherry role or the RB role may be established. In order to eliminate this possibility, the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the watermelon role, left reel and tempering line L2 in the stop position table TBL51 and the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the RB role, left reel and tempering line L4 Is a number indicating the position where the left reel is stopped so that neither the watermelon symbol nor the BAR symbol stops at the upper stage, and the cherry symbol stops at any of the upper, middle and lower stages.

  Deviating from the principle, the automatic stop action symbol number corresponding to the role of cherry (a prize in which a predetermined symbol stops on a winning line activated on a single reel) Is the value of The automatic stop operation symbol numbers corresponding to the cherry combination are roughly classified into those corresponding to the left reel and those corresponding to the middle reel and the right reel. The automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the left reel is used to stop the left reel (unstopped reel) so that the cherry role is not established, and the value is in any of the upper, middle and lower stages. Even the cherry pattern is determined not to stop. On the other hand, the automatic stop operation symbol numbers corresponding to the middle reel and the right reel are determined in order to prevent the middle reel and the right reel from continuing to rotate indefinitely, and the value is used to avoid the formation of the winning combination. Does not contribute.

  In the automatic stop symbol number determination process in step S202d, the automatic stop operation symbol numbers corresponding to the unstopped reel specified in step S201, the tempering line and the tempering role specified in step S202b are obtained from the stop position table TBL51. Searched. In this search, first, the CPU 101 focuses attention processing on one of the combination information in the stop position table TBL51 until attention is paid to the combination information indicating the combination included in the combination combination identified in step S202b. BB role, EB role, RB role, CB role, watermelon role, bell role, plum role, cherry role are performed in this order. This attention process ends when the role information indicating the bell role is noticed in the example shown in FIGS. Next, the winning combination information, the non-stopped reel information indicating the non-stopped reel (left reel R1 in this example) identified in step S201, and the tempering line (in this example, the winning combination is a temperament) The automatic stop operation symbol number (“20” in the example) corresponding to the Tempe line L2) is specified. This automatic stop operation symbol number becomes the automatic stop symbol number.

  Note that the attention process ends when paying attention to the role information indicating the cherry role, and any of the BB role, the EB role, the RB role, the CB role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the plum role is a temper. This is the case where only the cherry role is a temper. In this case, if only the formation of the cherry role is avoided, it is possible to make a non-winning prize. This is the reason why the value of the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the combination information indicating the cherry combination in the stop position table TBL51 may be determined out of principle.

  Next, the CPU 101 specifies the stop symbol number of the current position of the unstopped reel, determines whether or not the stop symbol number matches the automatic stop symbol number (S202e), and sends the symbol by one frame. In this manner, the process of updating the stop symbol number by controlling the unstopped reel R1 (S202f) and the process of determining whether or not the third stop button stop operation has been performed (S202g) are performed in step S202e. The process is repeated in order until the determination result is “YES” or until the determination result in step S202g is “YES”. During this time, the unstopped reel continues to rotate at a constant rotational speed. If the determination result in step S202e becomes “YES” in the above repetition, the CPU 101 sets the advance frame number to “0” and ends the automatic stop process (S202i), and loads an unstopped reel at a position corresponding to the advance frame number. The reel stop process is terminated by stopping (S109ab). That is, when the stop symbol number matches the automatic stop symbol number, the unstopped reel is stopped at the position indicated by the stop symbol number (automatic stop symbol number) without continuing to update the stop symbol number. Even when the temper line does not exist and the determination result in step S202c is “NO”, the CPU 101 sets the advance frame number to “0” and ends the automatic stop process (S202i). The unstopped reel is stopped at a position corresponding to (S109ab). Alternatively, one symbol before the final stop symbol number may be set as an automatic stop symbol number, and the number of frames may be set to “1” to stop one symbol ahead.

  On the other hand, in the above repetition, when the determination result in step S202g is “YES”, the CPU 101 turns off the automatic stop flag and the LED built in the stop button corresponding to the stop button number acquired in step S109v. Is turned off (S202h). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109w, and an operation stop control process is performed (S109x to S109z, S109aa, S109ab). That is, when the CPU 101 detects any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected in the above repetition, the CPU 101 ends the automatic stop process, and uses the determined stop data table to set the unstopped reel. The reel stop process is terminated by stopping.

  As is clear from the above, in the automatic stop process, the non-stop reels repeat the above at the earliest after the point at which the automatic stop symbol number is determined from the time when the constant rotational speed is reached. Until it continues to rotate at a constant rotational speed. In addition, the stop operation for the unstopped reel is effective from the time when the automatic stop symbol number is determined until just before the unstopped reel reaches the stop position indicated by the automatic stop symbol number. This is notified by the lighting of the LED.

<5-6: Winning determination process>
The contents of the winning determination process are as described above.

<5-7: Special game end determination process>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special game end determination in step S112. In this special game end determination process, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied when a special game (BB game, EB game, RB game, and CB game) is being performed.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB game is in progress with reference to bit 7 of the game type data (S112a). If it is determined that the CB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S112c. If it is determined in step S112a that the CB game is being played, the CB game flag in bit 7 of the game type data is cleared (S112b), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112a that the CB game is not being played, the game type data is referenced with reference to bits 4 to 6 of the game type data (S112c), and if it is determined that the BB game or the EB game is being played, In this game, it is determined whether or not a small prize is won and a dividend is awarded (S112d). If a payout is generated, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S112e), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S112f).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the BB game or the EB game (S112g). The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit value that must not be exceeded during the game determined in the BB game or EB game, and is the BB game and EB game. In, different acquisition number upper limit judgment value is set. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S112g, the BB game flag (bit 4) or the EB game flag (bit 6) in the game type data is cleared (S112h), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112c that the RB game is in progress, it is determined whether a small role prize or a replay prize is won (S112i). When winning the small role award or replay award, the remaining number of winnings is subtracted (S112j), and then it is determined whether the remaining number of winnings has reached 0 (S112k). If it is determined that the number of winnings has reached 0, the RB game flag in bit 5 of the game type data is cleared (S112p), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112k that there is a remaining winning number, the remaining winning number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S112l). During the RB game, the number of remaining winnings during the RB game is displayed on the obtained number display 23b. Next, the remaining number of games is subtracted (S112m). If it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the process proceeds to step S112p, the RB game flag is cleared, and if it is determined that there is a remaining number of games. Then, the remaining number of games is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S112o), and this process is terminated.

<5-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S113. In this winning flag clearing process, the winning flag set by internal lottery or the like during one game is cleared at the end of one game based on the type of winning flag and the result of the game, or carried over to the next game without being cleared. Do things.

  First, the CPU 101 clears the winning information 2 data in order to clear the replay winning flag, the small role A prize winning flag, the small role B prize winning flag, and the small role C prize winning flag regardless of winning, in one game ( S113a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB winning flag is set with reference to bit 3 of the winning information 1 data (S113b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 sets the CB winning flag. Clear (S113c).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the EB winning flag is set with reference to bit 2 of the winning information 1 data (S113d). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines the EB prize. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S113e). If it is determined that the EB combination has been established and the prize has been won, the EB winning flag is cleared (S113f). If it is determined in step S113e that the game has not been won, the EB internal game in-game flag of bit 1 of the game type data is set to “1” (S113g), and the next game is changed to the EB internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S113h). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines the RB award. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S113i). If it is determined that the RB combination has been established and the prize has been won, the RB winning flag is cleared (S113j). If it is determined in step S113i that the game has not been won, the RB internal game flag of bit 2 of the game type data is set to “1” (S113k), and the RB internal game is set from the next game.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB winning flag is set (S113l). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines the BB prize. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S113m). If it is determined that the BB combination has been established and the prize has been won, the BB winning flag is cleared (S113n) and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S113m that the game has not been won, the BB internal game flag of bit 0 of the game type data is set to “1” (S113o), the next game is changed to the BB internal game, and this process is terminated.

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While the present invention has been described in connection with the most practical and preferred embodiments at the present time, the invention is limited to the embodiments disclosed herein. However, the invention can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification, and slot machines with such changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Must be understood. For example, the following modifications are naturally included in the present invention.

(1) In the embodiment described above, the data format of the stop data table indicating the stop position is a format for specifying the number of advance frames, but is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. A format for designating the symbol number PN to be stopped or a format for designating the symbol position to be stopped may be used.

(2) In the embodiment described above, the automatic stop symbol number is determined after the automatic stop process is determined for the reel to be stopped last, but the symbol number is stored in the storage area for the automatic stop symbol number. The writing timing is not limited to this. For example, an arbitrary period within a period from when a stop operation instruction signal is detected for two reels until the remaining one reel can be specified until when it is determined to perform automatic stop processing for the last reel to be stopped It may be a point in time. However, this period includes a period in which there are two unstopped reels, and the existing winning determination process cannot be performed in this period. If the winning determination process cannot be performed, the winning combination (prize) is not specified. Therefore, it is necessary to specify one automatic stop operation symbol number by a method different from the embodiment. As such a method, the following first and second methods can be considered.

In the first method, when a stop operation instruction signal is detected for two reels, the second reel stops based on the current stop position of the second stop reel and the determined stop data table. The sequence of symbols displayed in the reel window (the sequence of symbols displayed by the first and second stopped reels) is specified in advance before the second reel stops, and this is used to determine a prize. It is a method of specifying one automatic stop operation symbol number by performing processing.
The second method is a stop position table (for example, a stop position table TBL52 or a stop position described later) in which an award and a set of stop data tables determined when the prize is won by internal lottery are associated with an automatic stop operation symbol number. In this method, one automatic stop operation symbol number is specified using the position table TBL53).

  When the first or second method is employed, it is possible to specify one automatic stop operation symbol number before the start of the automatic stop process of FIG. For example, between steps S109r and S109s, the same processing as in steps S202a, S202b, S202c and step S202d is executed in advance with the symbols specified in advance, and the automatic stop action symbol number is specified before the start of the automatic stop processing. Write to the storage area. However, if there is no template line in the process similar to S202c, the automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the loss may be written in the storage area. When the CPU 101 specifies one automatic stop operation symbol number before the start of the automatic stop process, the CPU 101 skips steps S202a, S202b, S202c and step S202d, and the already specified automatic stop operation symbol number is stored. A process of determining to use the symbol number written in the storage area for the automatic stop symbol number as the automatic stop symbol number for the automatic stop control is performed.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position table TBL52.
This stop position table TBL52 is suitable for a mode that does not perform a process of switching the stop data table in accordance with the stop operation of the player, information for identifying a prize, stop data table combination number for identifying a set of stop data tables, Information identifying the stop data table used to stop the left reel, information identifying the stop data table used to stop the middle reel, information identifying the stop data table used to stop the right reel, and stop control are performed. The automatic stop operation symbol number when the non-reel is the left reel, the automatic stop operation symbol number when the reel is the middle reel, and the automatic stop operation symbol number when the reel is the right reel are stored in association with each other.

  When the stop position table TBL52 is used in the second method, the CPU 101 performs an internal lottery, determines a set of stop data tables used in the operation stop control process, and further detects a stop operation instruction signal for two reels. When the remaining one reel is identified, the stop data table TBL52 is referred to, and one automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal lottery, the set of the stop data table determined, and the remaining reels. Is identified.

  In the example of FIG. 26, the set of stop data tables corresponding to each prize is five (1-5) corresponding to the winning lines L1 to L5, but is not limited to this. For example, there may be three (1 to 3) sets of stop data tables corresponding to the small role C prize. Further, the stop data table combination number may be determined so as to be unique across all prizes and loses. In this case, it is not necessary to store information for identifying a prize in the stop position table TBL52. Therefore, the CPU 101 specifies one automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to the determined set of stop data tables and the remaining one reel.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the stop position table TBL53, and FIG. 27A shows a part of the contents of the stop position table TBL53.
This stop position table TBL53 is suitable for a mode for performing a process of switching the stop data table in accordance with the stop operation of the player, and includes information for identifying a prize, a combination of one set of the stop data table and the other set. A stop data table combination number to be identified, information for identifying five stop data tables, and two automatic stop operation symbol numbers are stored in association with each other. In this figure, the contents of the records corresponding to the stop data table combination numbers “3” and “4” are shown, but in reality there are five records, each storing similar information. .

Each set of stop data tables is composed of three pieces of information for identifying five stop data tables. That is, one of the five pieces of information belongs to both sets. The information shown in this figure is information for identifying a stop data table used for stop control of the reel related to the first stop when the reel to be stopped first (the reel related to the first stop) is the right reel. It is.
One set corresponds to the case where the reel that stops third (reel related to the third stop) is the left reel. The other data belonging to this set is illustrated as a stop data table used for stop control of the reel related to the second stop when the reel to stop second (the reel related to the second stop) is the middle reel. And information for identifying a stop data table used for stop control of the left reel.
The other set corresponds to the case where the reel that stops third (reel related to the third stop) is the middle reel. The other information belonging to this group is shown in the figure, when the reel related to the second stop is the left reel, information for identifying the stop data table used for the stop control of the reel related to the second stop, and This is information for identifying a stop data table used for stop control.

  Here, the relationship between each set and the winning line will be described by focusing on the record of the stop data table combination number “3”. As shown in FIG. 27B, one set 3a in this record corresponds to the pay line L3. Further, as shown in FIG. 27C, the other set 3b corresponds to the pay line L4. That is, the information for identifying the five stop data tables in this record is that the reel for the first stop is the right reel and the reel for the second stop is the middle reel when the re-game prize is won by internal lottery. For example, if the symbol constituting the re-game prize is drawn on the winning line L3 and the reel relating to the first stop is the right reel and the reel relating to the second stop is the left reel, the symbol constituting the re-game prize on the winning line L4. It is stipulated to pull in.

Of the two automatic stop operation symbol numbers shown in the figure, the left reel automatic stop operation symbol number has a value corresponding to one set (set 3a), and the middle reel automatic stop operation symbol number is the other set ( It has a value corresponding to the set 3b).
In FIG. 27A, only the portion of the stop position table TBL53 that is used when the award is a replay prize and the reel related to the first stop is the right reel is shown. The position table TBL53 also includes a portion corresponding to a case where the award is another award or loss, and a portion corresponding to a case where the reel related to the first stop is a middle reel or a left reel.

  When the stop position table TBL53 is used in the second method, the CPU 101 performs an internal lottery to determine a combination of stop data tables used in the operation stop control process, and further, reels related to the first and second stops. When the stop operation instruction signal is detected and the stop data table set and the reel related to the third stop are specified, the stop data table TBL53 is referred to, and the prize winning in the internal lottery and the specified set and the specified reel One automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to is specified.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the stop control of the reel that stops second and the reel that stops second when stopping automatically is performed using the stop data table. However, the stop control may be the same as that of the reel that stops last. In this form, if simply considered, stop control of the reel that stops second is performed so that no prize (combination) becomes a template. However, there is a case where the award becomes a temperament even if the reel that stops second is stopped at any position. For example, this is the case where the middle reel stops after the right reel in the examples of FIGS. In this case, the small role C prize (cherry role) becomes a temper no matter where the middle reel is stopped. In other words, there is a case where an automatic stop operation symbol number in which no prize is a temper cannot be determined. Therefore, in the stop control of the reel that stops second, it is desirable to use a stop position table that stores an automatic stop operation symbol number that minimizes the number of awards that will be a template (including 0).
Further, the number of display columns (reels) is not limited to three and may be any number of two or more.
As is clear from the above, by modifying the above embodiment, the arrangement of the symbols displayed on the reel window by the reels that have already stopped is part of the symbol arrangement that constitutes a prize on any winning line. And a process for identifying a winning winning line and a winning winning winning line among the activated winning lines, and at least one spinning reel (stop control) For at least one reel), a stop position (automatic stop symbol number) corresponding to the specified prize and winning line is determined with reference to the stop position table. .

(4) In the above-described embodiment, when the automatic stop time has elapsed or when the automatic stop flag is ON, the unstopped reels are automatically stopped in order from the right side. In this embodiment, the automatic stop process is performed only for the reel that stops last in the present embodiment. Because it is. In other words, this is for surely avoiding a situation in which a predetermined symbol automatically stops on the winning line activated in the single reel. Therefore, when the same stop control as that of the reel that stops last is performed for the reels other than the reel that stops last, the unstopped reels may be automatically stopped in a different order from the above.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the stop position table TBL51 is designed so that there is one automatic stop operation symbol number corresponding to one role (prize), one unstopped reel, and one template line. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be designed to be plural. Further, in this case, not the automatic stop operation symbol number that does not establish all the combinations but the automatic stop operation symbol number that does not establish the corresponding combination may be stored in the stop position table. In this case, when a plurality of winning combinations become a tempering combination, an automatic stopping symbol number common to all tempering winning combinations becomes an automatic stopping symbol number.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a structure of a reel variable display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel belt | band | zones 58a-58c. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the types of prizes and their combinations (combination of symbols) in the slot machine 1. FIG. 46 shows the types of games played on the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of 1 game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery according to the game type selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop data selection process of step S106. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of stop data table group TBL21-TBL29. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table stopped on the pay line L1 used with the right reel selected by stop data selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the reel stop process in step S109 following FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the content of a reel stop process in step S109 following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the winning determination process of step S110. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the automatic stop process of step S202. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the winning determination table creation process of step S202a. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of stop position table TBL51. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special game completion | finish determination of step S112. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S113. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the stop data table which concerns on a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the stop position table TBL52 which concerns on a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the stop position table TBL53 which concerns on a modification.

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1 slot machine RL variable reel display device 100A main control board 100B display control boards 101, 191 CPU

Claims (4)

A plurality of display columns capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped, an activated winning line among a plurality of winning lines crossing the plurality of display columns A slot machine in which any combination is established when the arrangement of symbols stopped above is in a predetermined mode, and a quantity of game media corresponding to the established combination is provided,
An activating means for activating one or a plurality of the winning lines as wagers according to the number of bets;
Start operation means for outputting a start signal instructing start of variable display of the display row in accordance with the operation of the player;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns, each outputting a stop signal instructing to stop variable display of the display columns in accordance with a player's operation;
Internal lottery means for generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses;
When the internal lottery information indicates that one of the prizes has been won, a stop signal generated by the operation of the plurality of stop operation means is detected, and a symbol constituting the winning prize is displayed in a display row corresponding to the stop signal. Controlling the stop of variable display of the display row so that the symbol stops on the activated winning line when the symbol is within a predetermined range from the activated winning line, and the internal lottery information is lost. When a stop signal due to the operation of the plurality of stop operation means is detected, the stop line is stopped on the winning line in which the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is validated in the display row corresponding to the stop signal. Operation stop control means for controlling the stop of variable display of the display row,
When the variable display of some of the display columns is stopped by the operation stop control means, the arrangement of the symbols of the display columns that have already stopped is the arrangement of symbols constituting a prize on any winning line. Detecting that it has become a part, processing to identify a prize that may win and a winning line that may win among the activated winning lines, and at the end of variable display An automatic stop position for executing a process of determining a variable display stop position of the display row so that the symbols constituting the specified prize do not stop on the winning line with the possibility of winning for the display row to be stopped A determination means;
The variable display is continued from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means, and the position of the display column to be stopped last is monitored when a predetermined time elapses from the reference time. Automatic stop control means for controlling the display row to stop the variable display when the stop position determined by the stop position determination means is reached;
When the internal lottery information indicates winning of any prize, in a period from when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means to immediately before the time when the display column to be stopped last reaches the stop position. When the stop signal due to the operation of the stop operation means is detected, the variable display of the display column to be stopped last is stopped using the operation stop control means, and the stop signal is not detected during the period, A stop control management means for stopping the variable display of the display column to be stopped at the end using the automatic stop control means,
The plurality of prizes include a prize that is a condition for winning that a predetermined symbol stops on a winning line activated in a single display column,
The automatic stop position determining means, when the single display column is included in the display column in the variable display, the single display column is used as the display column to be stopped last. A plurality of display columns capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped, an activated winning line among a plurality of winning lines crossing the plurality of display columns A slot machine in which any combination is established when the arrangement of symbols stopped above is in a predetermined mode, and a quantity of game media corresponding to the established combination is provided,
An activating means for activating one or a plurality of the winning lines as wagers according to the number of bets;
Start operation means for outputting a start signal instructing start of variable display of the display row in accordance with the operation of the player;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns, each outputting a stop signal instructing to stop variable display of the display columns in accordance with a player's operation;
Internal lottery means for generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses;
When the internal lottery information indicates that one of the prizes has been won, a stop signal generated by the operation of the plurality of stop operation means is detected, and a symbol constituting the winning prize is displayed in a display row corresponding to the stop signal. Controlling the stop of variable display of the display row so that the symbol stops on the activated winning line when the symbol is within a predetermined range from the activated winning line, and the internal lottery information is lost. When a stop signal due to the operation of the plurality of stop operation means is detected, the stop line is stopped on the winning line in which the arrangement of symbols constituting the prize is validated in the display row corresponding to the stop signal. Operation stop control means for controlling the stop of variable display of the display row,
Storage means for storing the award, the display row that is subject to stop control, and the stop position determined for each winning line so that the arrangement of symbols constituting the award does not stop; When the variable display of some of the display columns is stopped by the stop control means, the arrangement of the symbols of the display columns that have already stopped is a part of the arrangement of symbols constituting a prize on any winning line. Detecting that it has become, a process for identifying a prize that has a possibility of winning and a winning line that has a possibility of winning among the activated winning lines, and a display to be stopped at the end during variable display Automatic stop position determination means for executing processing for determining the stop position corresponding to the specified prize and the winning line having the possibility of winning with reference to the storage means for the column;
When the internal lottery information indicates winning of any prize, for the display column to be stopped at the end during the variable display, the variable display is continued from the time when the stop position is determined by the automatic stop position determining means, When a predetermined time elapses from a reference time point, the position of the display row to be stopped last is monitored, and when the position of the display row reaches the stop position determined by the automatic stop position determining means, the variable display is stopped. Automatic stop control means for controlling the display row,
The plurality of prizes include a prize that is a condition for winning that a predetermined symbol stops on a winning line activated in a single display column,
The automatic stop position determining means, when the single display column is included in the display column in the variable display, the single display column is used as the display column to be stopped last. The operation stop control means includes:
If the internal lottery information indicates that a prize has been won and there is no stop operation of some of the stop operation means even after the predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point, With respect to the display column to be stopped until immediately before the last, the time when the predetermined time has passed is set as the detection time of the stop signal, and control of variable display stop of the display column is controlled.
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above. A plurality of display columns capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are provided, and a symbol number is assigned to each of the plurality of symbols displayed in each display column, and variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped. In such a state, one of the winning combinations is established when the arrangement of the symbols stopped on the activated winning line among the plurality of winning lines crossing the plurality of display rows is in a predetermined mode. A slot machine that grants a corresponding amount of game media,
An activating means for activating one or a plurality of the winning lines as wagers according to the number of bets;
Start operation means for outputting a start signal instructing start of variable display of the display row in accordance with the operation of the player;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns, each outputting a stop signal instructing to stop variable display of the display columns in accordance with a player's operation;
Internal lottery means for generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes or loses;
A plurality of stop tables that store the symbol number at the reference position and the stop position of the display column in association with each other, and the plurality of stop tables are classified in association with a plurality of prizes and loses, and the plurality of display columns. In the stop table associated with the award, the stop position is stored so that symbols constituting the award within a predetermined range are stopped on a predetermined winning line. In the corresponding stop table, a stop table group in which the stop position is stored so as to be lost,
And awards, and information specifying a set of stop table to be used for the stop control for each of the plurality of display rows, a memory means symbols stored in association with the predetermined stop position so as not to stop composing the award ,
Stop table specifying means for referring to the storage means based on a prize indicated by the internal lottery information , for reading information specifying the set of stop tables and specifying a set of stop tables used for stop control;
An acquisition means for acquiring a symbol number of the reference position at the time of detecting the stop signal;
An operation stop control means for referring to the specified stop table based on the acquired symbol number, reading the stop position, and controlling the display row so as to stop the variable display according to the read stop position;
After the stop table set is determined by the stop table specifying means, the stop position corresponding to the specified stop table set is determined with reference to the storage means for the display column to be stopped last. Automatic stop position determining means;
If the internal lottery information indicates winning of any prize and no stop signal is detected even if a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point, the display sequence to be stopped last is stopped by the automatic stop position determining means Automatic display for controlling the display row so that the variable display is stopped when the position of the display row reaches the stop position determined by the automatic stop position deciding means. Control means,
The plurality of prizes include a prize that is a condition for winning that a predetermined symbol stops on a winning line activated in a single display column,
When a plurality of display columns including the single display column are being variably displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the reference time point, the automatic stop position determination unit stops the single display column last. As a display column to be determined as a stop position,
The automatic stop control means executes stop control for the single display row.
A slot machine characterized by that.

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