JP3949554B2 - Game machine, program and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and a recording medium that are installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines, and medals earned by playing games (games) are given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium. It can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, it is common for players to try to play a game by simply selecting a platform that is easy to obtain a right to play a bonus game that makes it easy to win a prize, only for the purpose of acquiring a large number of medals. . The slot machine has a structure in which the reel is driven by a stepping motor. The electronic lottery based on random number sampling determines the presence / absence and type of winning, and the reel stop control is performed in response to this determination. . Therefore, it is possible to create a state where the winning probability by the electronic lottery can be adjusted by software to make it easy to win, and a bonus game can be made using this. In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, so that a medal is used as a game medium, but the game medium includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. “Inserting medals (game media)” includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like.
[0003]
As bonus games, there are, for example, a game that is performed by shifting to the big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) mode, a game that is performed by shifting to the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) mode, and the like. This can be done by winning a certain BB and RB.
[0004]
For example, in the transition to the RB mode, when the reel pattern is aligned with “BAR-BAR-BAR”, a game is played with one medal bet, and a maximum of 8 wins or a maximum of 12 games are played. It ends by doing. The transition to the BB mode is performed when the reel pattern is aligned to, for example, “7-7-7”. In this BB mode game, the above-described game in the RB mode is repeated 2-3 times. In addition, in the BB mode, there is a game in which a right to play a game by betting 1 to 3 medals with a high probability of winning before the transition to the RB mode is given. When the winning (bonus-in) pattern is complete, the RB mode is entered. When a game in the RB mode or the BB mode is performed, a large number of medals can be obtained as compared with the game in the normal mode. In this specification, it is assumed that the reel pattern corresponding to the winning combination is won, and that the winning combination is drawn by electronic lottery in a state before winning.
[0005]
Against this background, so that the slot machine manufacturer can attract a large number of players, the mode of the bonus game or the bonus game mode is entered within a range that does not impair the profits of the game hall. We are developing something that has been devised in terms of conditions. Then, there is a tendency to increase the chances that a bonus game can be performed, and at least probabilistically, the player is characterized by the possibility that a player can acquire a larger amount of medals in a short period of time.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of the gaming machine as described above, the stop control of each reel based on the operation timing of the stop button is a pull-in control that makes it easy to stop a predetermined symbol, a kick control that makes a predetermined symbol not stop, etc. For example, in the case of a skilled person, even if a push operation is performed to press a stop button aiming at a predetermined design, the design slips and stops according to the player's will There is a disadvantage that it can not be made. For example, some slot machines are equipped with a challenge time (CT) mode in which the stop control of at least one reel after the end of the BB mode is not controlled. In games under this CT mode, Although it is possible to perform a pushing operation, it is only a privilege within a limited period.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a storage medium that allow a player to advantageously play a game even in a game under a normal mode.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:In response to the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the operation of the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means In a gaming machine provided with reel stop control means for performing stop control of the corresponding reels so that the combination can be easily stopped at the display window, the reel stop operation means is operated by the reel stop control means. Control of stopping the reel rotation so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position of the reel at the time when the reel stop operation means of the reel stop operation means performed first among the reel stop operation means from the predetermined start point A measuring unit that measures an elapsed time until an operation; and a determination unit that determines whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time. When it is determined that the reference time has not been reached, each reel is stopped based on the respective operation timing of the reel stop operation means without performing the reel stop control by the reel stop control means, and the elapsed time When it is determined that the time exceeds the reference time, the range of shifting from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated until the rotation of the reel is stopped is changed according to the elapsed time. In this state, stop control of each reel by the reel stop control means is executed.
[0009]
  Also,The gaming machine of the present invention responds to the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the operation of the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, and is determined by the winning combination determining means. In the gaming machine having reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the corresponding reels so that the combination of symbols based on the winning combination can be easily stopped at the display window, the reel stop control means by the reel stop control means It comprises a control for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position of the reel when the reel stop operating means is operated, and an elapsed time from the predetermined starting point to the operation of the reel stop operating means A measuring means for measuring the elapsed time and a determining means for determining whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time, and each of the reel stop operating means operates. When it is determined that the elapsed time at the time when the reel is not reached the reference time, the reel corresponding to the operated reel stop operation means is operated to stop the reel without using the stop control by the reel stop control means. The reel is stopped in accordance with the operation timing of the means, and when it is determined that the elapsed time exceeds the reference time, the rotation of the reel is stopped from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated. The reel stop control by the reel stop control means is executed in a state where the range to be shifted is changed according to the elapsed time.
[0010]
  In addition, when the winning combination determining means determines that the winning combination is one of the plurality of winning combinations, the measurement of the elapsed time from the predetermined starting point by the measuring means becomes effective. .
[0012]
  As a program,In response to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reels so that the combination is easy to stop at the display window and is shifted within a predetermined range from the position when the reel stop operation means is operated, and from a predetermined starting point Measuring means for measuring an elapsed time until the first operation of the reel stop operation means among the reel stop operation means, a determination means for determining whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time, When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the reference time, the reel stop operation means does not perform the reel stop control by the reel stop control means. Means for stopping each reel based on the operation timing of the reel, and the reel from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated when it is determined that the elapsed time exceeds the reference time. The computer functions as a means for executing reel stop control by the reel stop control means in a state where the range to be shifted until the rotation of the reel is stopped is changed according to the elapsed time.Is for.
[0013]
  As a program,In response to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reels so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position when the reel stop operation means is operated so that the combination can be easily stopped at the display window; and Measuring means for measuring the elapsed time until the operation of the reel stop operation means, determination means for determining whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time, and progress when each of the reel stop operation means is operated When it is determined that the time has not reached the reference time, the reel corresponding to the operated reel stop operation means is stopped by the reel stop control means. Means for stopping in accordance with the operation timing of the reel stop operating means without using the reel, and when the elapsed time exceeds the reference time, the reel when the reel stop operating means is operated. The computer is caused to function as a means for executing the reel stop control by the reel stop control means in a state where the range to be shifted from the position of the reel until the rotation of the reel is stopped is changed according to the elapsed time.Is for.
[0015]
In addition, as the game medium, the above-described program is stored, and the program can be read by a computer.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a slot machine using the present invention. Four symbol display windows 5a to 5d are provided in the front door 4 of the housing 3, and the first reel 6a, the second reel 6b, the third reel 6c, and the sub reel 7 are rotatable in the back of each display window. It has been incorporated. As is well known, various symbols are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer circumference of the first to third reels 6a to 6c, and three symbols per reel are observed through the symbol display windows 5a to 5c when the reels are stopped. Is done. As a result, a total of five straight pay lines combining three symbols of each reel, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines are set. Prior to the start of the game, when one medal is inserted from the medal slot 8, one winning line is activated in the middle, two in the side and three in the three, and two more diagonals are added. Five winning lines are activated.
[0017]
When the start reel 10 for starting the game is operated, the rightmost sub-reel 5d starts to rotate together with the other reels 6a to 6c, and when the BB flag for shifting to, for example, the BB game mode is selected in the subsequent electronic lottery. The stop control is performed so that the position “7” is displayed. Further, the sub reel 5d rotates when a winning combination other than a lost combination is won by a winning combination determining unit 23, which will be described later, and displays a reference time TS that serves as a guide for changing the drive control of the first reel 6a. The reference time TS is displayed on the sub reel 5d, but a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel or the like may be provided to display the reference time TS.
[0018]
The operation panel above the stop buttons 9a to 9c is provided with various operation buttons such as a single bet button, a MAX bet button, and a checkout button which are operated when a game is performed with medals stored (credited). ing. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, the details thereof are omitted. In addition, a medal tray 11 is provided at the lower part of the housing 2 and receives a payout medal paid out from the payout port 12 when a win is obtained in the game.
[0019]
FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram of the electrical configuration of the slot machine 2. In the slot machine 2, the basic operation of the slot machine 2 is controlled by the CPU 20. In addition to the control unit 20a, the CPU 20 is provided with an electronic lottery machine 22, a winning combination determining unit 23, an elapsed time measuring unit 24, a control switching determining unit 25, and the like. The electronic lottery machine 22 and the winning combination determining unit 23 receive a game start signal from the control unit 20a at the start of the game by operating the start lever 10, and determine the winning combination in the game. Thus, the control unit 20a and the electronic lottery device 22 function as a winning combination determining unit.
[0020]
The electronic lottery machine 22 is provided with a first winning table and a second winning table in which random values are grouped according to their sizes. The first winning table is used for presence / absence of winning in the game under the normal mode, and the second winning table is used for winning / not winning in the game under the BB mode and RB mode. Then, a winning signal indicating the type of winning selected by the electronic lottery machine 22 is sent to the winning combination determining unit 23, and the winning combination signal is fed back to the control unit 20a.
[0021]
The elapsed time measuring unit 24 is provided for measuring the elapsed time of the game started in response to the operation of the start lever 10 at the predetermined starting point. Note that the measurement by the elapsed time measuring unit 24 is performed only when the winning combination signal fed back to the control unit 20a is a winning combination other than a lost combination. When the first stop button 9 a is pressed, the elapsed time TL is output to the control switching determination unit 25 in response to the pressing signal. Note that the predetermined start point need not be limited to the operation of the start lever 10. For example, when the rotation speed of the reel rotated after the start lever operation reaches a steady speed, the measurement of the elapsed time is started. May be.
[0022]
The control switching determination unit 25 is provided to determine whether or not to change the stop control of the first reel 6a. The control switching determination unit 25 stores in advance a reference time TS serving as a reference for changing the stop control of the first reel 9a. The reference time TS and the elapsed time TL are compared with each other to compare the first reel 6a. It is determined whether or not to change the stop control. For example, when the elapsed time TL is equal to or shorter than the reference time TS, a signal for not controlling the stop control of the first reel 6a is output to the control unit 20a. On the other hand, when the elapsed time TL exceeds the reference time TS, the first reel 6a is output from the non-control to the control unit 20a so as to perform stop control such as pull-in control and kick-off control. To do. The reference time TS is set as appropriate. For example, a plurality of reference times TS may be provided and selected by lottery for each game.
[0023]
The memory 28 is provided with a RAM area and a ROM area. The ROM area stores game execution programs and symbol tables. This symbol table is a table data in which the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle from the reference position of each reel and the symbol codes representing the symbols arranged on each reel at a constant pitch are associated with each other. It is remembered. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, the control unit can identify, for example, which symbol has moved on the central winning line, and how much the reel should be rotated. It is possible to predict whether the target symbol will move on the winning line. The RAM area of the memory 28 is used for temporary storage or rewriting of flags and data used for each game.
[0024]
The start signal generation unit 30 inputs a game start signal to the control unit 20a when the start lever 10 is operated after 1 to 3 medals are inserted. Each time a start signal is input, the count value of the game number counter 31 is incremented by “1”. Therefore, the number of games executed in the slot machine 2 can be identified by referring to the count value of the game number counter 31.
[0025]
Upon receiving the game start signal, the control unit 20a of the CPU 20 rotates the first to third reels 6a to 6c and the sub reel 7 based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 28 and starts the game process. . The reel drive controller 35 controls the drive and stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 36a to 36d, and each reel is controlled by controlling driving of each stepping motor 36a to 36c.
[0026]
Since the stepping motors 36a to 36d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied driving pulses, the first to third reels 6a to 6c and the sub reel 7 are controlled by controlling the number of driving pulses supplied by the controller 20a. The rotation angle of the reel can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. Each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 37a to 37d at the reference position, and the photosensors 38a to 38d photoelectrically detect the passage of the reflection signal portions 37a to 37d for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 38a to 38d are input from the reset signal generator 39 to the controller 20a as a reset signal for each reel.
[0027]
A pulse counter for each stepping motor is provided in the control unit 20a, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. Then, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared based on the index signal from the photosensors 38a to 38c. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored in each pulse counter while being sequentially updated.
[0028]
When the first to third stop buttons 9a to 9c are pressed, the stop signal generating unit 40 outputs a stop signal for each reel to the control unit 20a toward the CPU 20. The start lever 10 is operated to start rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed of about 80 RPM, the operation of the stop buttons 9a to 9c is validated. Thereafter, by operating these, stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 6a to 6c is started, and after operating the stop button, the corresponding reels stop within 190 msec.
[0029]
The medal sensor 41 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 8 and inputs it to the control unit 20a of the CPU 20. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal slot 8, and an inappropriate medal is discharged to the medal tray 11. Further, when a selector inserts a medal at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted in the middle of a game or while various operation buttons are pressed without passing through the medal sensor 41. The medal tray 11 is discharged. The medal sensor 41 counts the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of one game. Based on this, the control unit 20a of the CPU 20 determines the number of activated pay lines. The medal sensor 41 adds up and counts the number of medals betted every time the game is started. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0030]
The medal hopper 43 pays out a prescribed number of payout medals to the medal tray 11 when the winning of the game results, or adds the prescribed number to the credit counter. A payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 28, and the control unit 20a of the CPU 20 reads this to drive the medal hopper 43.
[0031]
The initial setting input unit 45 is provided inside the housing 3 and can be operated with the front door 4 opened. The initial setting input unit 45 is provided with a power switch serving as a main power source, a setting change button, a selection switch that can select whether or not to stop when the BB mode ends. The payout rate is changed by pressing a setting change button so that the payout rate can be varied between six stages. When changing the payout rate, the group allocation of each winning table is also adjusted.
[0032]
Next, the operation of the slot machine 2 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When 1-3 medals are inserted prior to the start of the game, the number of medals is counted by the inserted medal counter 42. Thereafter, when the start lever 10 is operated, a game start signal is input to the control unit 20a, and the count value of the game number counter 31 is incremented by “1”. In addition, when the game start signal is input, the control unit 20a samples the random number by the electronic lotter 22 and determines the type of winning by comparing the value with the first winning table, and is controlled via the winning combination determining unit 23. Is output to the unit 20a. Then, the controller 20a operates the reel drive controller 35, and the reel drive controller 35 rotates the first to third reels 6a to 6c and the sub reel 7 all at once.
[0033]
  When the winning combination signal input to the control unit 20a becomes a winning combination other than the lost combination, the control unit 20a controls the sub reel 7 rotating via the reel drive controller 35 and the first reel 6a is uncontrolled. In the case of time, for example, 5 seconds, stop control of the sub reel 7 is performed so that “5” is displayed in the symbol display window 5d. This gives the player 5 seconds1st reel 6aIt is informed that the stop control is no control. At this time, the operation of the first to third stop buttons 9a to 9c is validated, and the control unit 20a outputs a measurement start signal to the elapsed time measurement unit 24 to start timing. The player may be given a sense of urgency by notifying the player, for example, by emitting sound or a lamp at the moment when “5” is displayed in the symbol display window 5d. When the winning combination determining unit 23 becomes a loser, notification by the sub reel 7 is not performed, and the stop control of the first reel 6a is performed by pull-in control or kicking control.
[0034]
The player presses the first to third stop buttons 9a to 9c to stop the first to third reels 6a to 6c. The elapsed time measurement unit 24 measures the time until the first reel 6a is pressed, and outputs the elapsed time TL when the first reel 6a is pressed to the control switching determination unit 25. For example, when the elapsed time TL <the reference time TS (for example, 5 seconds), the control unit 20a sets the stop control of the first reel 6a to no control. In the case of the present embodiment, since the winning combination won in the inside is not notified to the sub-reel or the like, the second and third reels 6b and 6c, which are the pull-in control of the reel, are stopped first, and the first reel 6a is stopped. By pressing the key, the corresponding symbol can be stopped on the same winning effective line.
[0035]
On the other hand, when the elapsed time TL ≧ the reference time TS (= 5 seconds), the drive control of the first reel 6a is switched from no control to kicking control, and the stop control of the first reel 6a is performed. In this case, for example, even if the second and third reels 6b and 6c are stopped first, the elapsed time TL until the first stop button 9a is pressed is 5 seconds or more. Sometimes the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the same winning line. In this case, when the elapsed time has passed 5 seconds, for example, a stop sound is emitted from a speaker (not shown), and the stop control of the first reel 6a is changed from no control to kick control for the player. To be notified. Thereby, as the skill level of the player increases, it is possible to effectively use the first stop button 9a. By performing the pressing operation, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the same winning effective line, and more skilled medals can be obtained. Further, the notification regarding the change of the reel stop control may be performed not only by the speaker but also by the sub reel, the notification lamp, or the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel.
[0036]
Further, a program for executing the procedures and functions shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 2 and the flowchart of FIG. 3 by the control device of the slot machine may be stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or an optical disk. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the recording medium 50 includes a program for realizing the winning combination determining means and reel control means, means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the game, and the measured time. Means for determining whether or not to change the reel stop control is recorded. The storage medium 50 is loaded into a reading device 52 built in the slot machine 51, and the program is installed in the slot machine, or the game is executed with the storage device 50 loaded in the reading device 52. Reference numeral 53 is a CPU, and reference numeral 54 is a memory.
[0037]
Further, the program can be distributed to the slot machine using the Internet instead of installing using the storage medium. Moreover, by adding a program for executing basic operations of the slot machine such as a function of rotating a reel and a function of stopping each reel to the above program, it can be installed on a personal computer and a slot machine game can be played on a monitor. .
[0038]
In this embodiment, when the operation of the first stop button is performed within the reference time TS, the stop control of the first reel that stops in response to the operation of the first stop button is changed. The corresponding reel stop control may be changed by operating other stop buttons. Further, the stop control of the reels whose stop control is changed may be changed, for example, for the two reels of the first and third reels, or all the reels of the first to third reels. In this case, the electronic lottery machine determines whether or not BB and RB are won, and only when neither BB nor RB wins an internal prize, do not stop these winning combinations on the same winning active line. Reel stop control may be performed. When the player is an expert, if the BB or RB has not won an internal prize, the target symbol can be stopped within a predetermined time. On the other hand, in the case of an unskilled person, since the reel cannot be stopped within a predetermined time, the reel stop control is changed from no control to kicking control, and the target symbol is the same prize even if it is pushed. It becomes impossible to stop on the active line.
[0039]
In addition, when one of the first to third stop buttons is operated within the reference time TS, the reel stop control is controlled in response to the stop button operated, or otherwise. The reel stop control may be changed. In this case, if the first operated stop button is within the reference time TS, the corresponding reel stop control is changed regardless of whether the next operated stop button is operated within the reference time TS. Thus, the skill of the player is reflected.
[0040]
In this embodiment, the reel stop control is changed from no control to kicking control according to the elapsed time. However, for example, the number of symbols to be drawn may be changed in the pulling control. For example, when changing the stop control of the reel 63 of the third reel, if the third stop button is pressed before the reference time TS, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped so as to stop on the same winning effective line. Pull-in control of the three reels 63 is performed. On the other hand, when the third stop button is pressed after the reference time TS, control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the same winning effective line even at a position where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn on the same winning effective line. To do. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the “plum” of the first reel 61 and the second reel 62 is stopped on the winning effective line 65, and the “plum” of the third reel 63 is three frames from the winning effective line. When the third stop button is pressed at a later position (indicated by a dotted line in the figure), when the third stop button is pressed before the reference time TS, the design of the third reel 63 is shifted by three frames and the winning line 65 Whereas when the third stop button is pressed after the reference time TS, the symbol of the third reel 63 stops by pulling only two frames. Thus, as in the present embodiment, the number of medals obtained varies depending on the skill of the player, and more skilled medals can be obtained.
[0041]
In the present embodiment, the game under the BB mode and the RB mode is not mentioned, but the reel drive control may be changed depending on the elapsed time even in the game under the BB mode or the RB mode. Thereby, the number of medals obtained by performing the BB mode and the RB mode once between the skilled person and the unskilled person is opened. Also, a plurality of times until the reel stop control is switched may be provided, and a reel for which the stop control is changed and a time until the control is switched may be determined by lottery.
[0042]
In this embodiment, the reel stop control is changed before and after the reference time. In addition, the reel stop control may be changed for a predetermined time before each reel automatically stops. In this case, the reel stop control before the automatic stop is returned to the reel stop control before the reference time. For example, if the reel stop control before the reference time is the pull-in control and the reel stop control after the change is no control, the reel stop control before the automatic stop is returned to the pull-in control. It is difficult to get the timing, and for a player such as an unskilled player, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the same winning effective line by pulling control, and the game is played without feeling one-sided disadvantage. be able to.
[0043]
Further, the changed reel stop control may be made stronger or weaker with the passage of time. For example, when the reel stop control is weakened, if the reel stop control after the change is either the pull-in control or the kick-off control, the rate of drawing in (or kicking-out) the symbol decreases according to the elapsed time. Therefore, immediately before the automatic stop of the reel, it becomes close to no control. Therefore, the importance of early operation of each stop button is increased, and a tension can be given to an unskilled person. On the other hand, when the reel stop control is strengthened, the ratio of the pull-in control or the kick-off control is increased, so that the slot machine is advantageous to a skilled worker who can push the reel.
[0044]
In this embodiment, for example, reach eyes, chance eyes, miss eyes, etc. that occur when winning a BB are not touched, but by changing the reel stop control, reach eyes, chance eyes, miss eyes, etc. Depending on the contents of the game, you can make a reach only when certain conditions are met, for example, if the reach comes out, the winning role has not won an internal prize etc. Can have a width.
[0045]
In this embodiment, at the start of the game, the start of timing is notified, but in addition to this, for example, either notification of elapsed time or notification of the end of timing is performed, or a combination of these notifications is performed. You may do it. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player at least of the stop control time zone by the reel stop control means.
[0046]
In this embodiment, when changing the stop control of the reel when the stop button is operated within the reference time, the case where the winning combination is missed is not mentioned, but the combination of symbols stopped on the display window is When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit is not configured, the winning combination is notified to the player, or the winning combination is notified on the sub-reel when the reel is rotated. It is also possible. In this case, it is possible to improve the skill of a player such as an unskilled person.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the predetermined starting time to the operation of the reel stop operating means, and whether or not the elapsed time is within the reference time is determined. Determining means, and when it is determined that at least one operation timing of the reel stop operation means is within the reference time, the stop control by the reel stop control means is changed. As the importance of the player increases, it becomes possible to acquire more medals according to the skill of the player. Further, when the operation of the reel stop operation means is performed within the reference time, the stop control of other reels can be changed, so that the game is rich. In addition, by changing the reel stop control for a predetermined time before the automatic stop of the reel, or by strengthening or weakening the stop control content of the reel after the change, it is possible to create a game with new game characteristics. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that excites the player.
[0048]
In addition, since the game start means is operated at a predetermined starting point, it is possible to play the game with a sense of tension with respect to the game. Also, a start notifying means for notifying the start of measurement by the measuring means, a notifying means for notifying that the elapsed time is being measured by the measuring means, or a notifying means for notifying based on the progress related to the reference time. By providing it, it is possible to give a tension to the player and improve the skill level of the player.
[0049]
Further, by providing notification means for notifying that the change of the stop control by the reel stop control means has been performed, an unfair feeling at the time of playing is not given. By changing the stop control, the symbol stopped at the display window can be switched to no control determined according to the operation timing of the reel stop operation means, so that the player's sense of expectation for winning can be raised. it can. In this case, by changing the stop control for each reel, it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in gaming properties.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game procedure.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of reel stop control when a third stop button is pressed before a reference time.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of reel stop control when a third stop button is pressed after a reference time.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 slot machine
7 Sub reel
9a First stop button
20 CPU
22 Electronic lottery machine
24 Elapsed time measurement unit
25 Control switching judgment part
30 Start signal generator

Claims (6)

In response to the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the operation of the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means In a gaming machine equipped with reel stop control means for controlling the stop of each corresponding reel so that the combination is easy to stop at the display window,
The reel stop control by the reel stop control means comprises control for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated,
Of the reel stop operating means, a measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the predetermined start point to the first operation of the reel stop operating means, and whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time is determined. Determination means,
When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the reference time, each reel is stopped based on the operation timing of the reel stop operation means without performing the reel stop control by the reel stop control means. Let
When it is determined that the elapsed time exceeds the reference time, a range to be shifted from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated until the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the elapsed time. In this state, the reel stop control means executes stop control of each reel . In response to the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the operation of the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means In a gaming machine equipped with reel stop control means for controlling the stop of each corresponding reel so that the combination is easy to stop at the display window,
The reel stop control by the reel stop control means comprises control for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated,
A measuring unit that measures an elapsed time from a predetermined starting time to an operation of the reel stop operation unit, and a determination unit that determines whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time;
When it is determined that the elapsed time when each of the reel stop operation means is operated does not reach the reference time, the reel corresponding to the operated reel stop operation means is stopped by the reel stop control means. Stop according to the operation timing of the reel stop operation means without using control,
When it is determined that the elapsed time exceeds the reference time, a range to be shifted from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated until the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the elapsed time. The reel stop control by the reel stop control means is executed in the changed state . The measurement of the elapsed time from the predetermined starting time by the measuring unit becomes effective when the winning combination determining unit determines that the winning combination is one of the plurality of winning combinations. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2 . In response to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reels so that the combination is easy to stop at the display window and is shifted within a predetermined range from the position when the reel stop operation means is operated, and from a predetermined starting point Measuring means for measuring an elapsed time until the first operation of the reel stop operation means among the reel stop operation means, a determination means for determining whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time, When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the reference time, the reel stop operation means does not perform the reel stop control by the reel stop control means. Means for stopping each reel based on the operation timing of the reel, and the reel from the position of the reel when the reel stop operation means is operated when it is determined that the elapsed time exceeds the reference time. The reel stop control in a state in which the range to be shifted before stopping the rotation is changed according to the elapsed time A program for causing a computer to function as means for executing reel stop control by means. In response to the operation of the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by operation of the game starting means and the reel stop operating means provided for each of the plurality of reels, the symbol based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reels so as to be shifted within a predetermined range from the position when the reel stop operation means is operated so that the combination can be easily stopped at the display window; and Measuring means for measuring the elapsed time until the operation of the reel stop operation means, determination means for determining whether or not the elapsed time has reached a reference time, and elapsed time when each of the reel stop operation means is operated When it is determined that the time has not reached the reference time, the reel corresponding to the operated reel stop operation means is stopped by the reel stop control means. Means for stopping in accordance with the operation timing of the reel stop operating means without using the reel, and when the elapsed time exceeds the reference time, the reel when the reel stop operating means is operated. A program for causing a computer to function as means for executing reel stop control by the reel stop control means in a state in which a range shifted from the position of the reel until the rotation of the reel is stopped is changed according to the elapsed time. A recording medium in which the program according to claim 4 or 5 is stored and the program can be read by a computer.

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