JP4394908B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing using, for example, medals as game media, and in particular, a game is executed using a plurality of reels (variable display means) having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. Relates to the slot machine configured in the above.

  Conventionally, for example, three variable display means such as reels (drums) displaying a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface are provided, and by rotating these reels, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed to execute a game. A slot machine or the like that gives a player a predetermined value (profit) when a symbol stopped and displayed in the display window by a reel stop forms a predetermined symbol combination on a preset active line Is generally known.

  In such a slot machine, a player inputs a bet amount based on a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3) of game media (medals and game balls) insertion operation or bet button operation (bet operation) from credits. Then, the reels are rotated by operating the start lever to display the symbols in a variable manner, and after a certain period of time, the player automatically operates each reel stop button corresponding to each reel. The rotation of the reels is sequentially stopped to determine the symbol combination mode (stop mode). When the reel is stopped, the symbol combination form formed on the activated line activated in response to the input of the bet number becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode (winning mode) determined in advance. The winning is confirmed (established) and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is given to the player. Here, the player inserts a game medium to start a game and subtracts the credit number according to the betting button operation from the stored number of (credit) game medium previously deposited in the slot machine, or the game The input of the bet number based on the predetermined winning (replay winning) based on the result is collectively referred to as a bet or a bet input.

  Further, in a slot machine using a general medal, a plurality of types of winnings are prepared. For example, a small prize winning in which a relatively small amount (for example, 10 or less) of medals is paid out, bet one medal. A JAC prize that allows a relatively large number (for example, 15) of medals to be paid out, a replay prize that allows the game to be played again without betting medals (replay may not be treated as a prize), and a JAC prize with a high probability RB winning that generates a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB) game that allows a JAC game that is likely to be established a predetermined number of times, and a small role game and an RB game in which the probability of establishing a specific small role winning is higher than the normal state A BB prize for generating a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) game that can be played a predetermined number of times is prepared. In particular, when a BB prize as a special prize is established, a special gaming state is established, and a large amount (300 or more) of game media can be obtained at a time as compared with the small prize.

  The normal slot machine is provided with a function (internal lottery function: lottery means) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win various prizes in relation to the execution of the game, and the lottery result by the lottery means is awarded. Only when a winning is won (internal winning is established: winning flag is established), a predetermined symbol is allowed to stop on the active line to form a winning mode, and reel control (so-called so-called winning is achieved) Pull-in control) is performed.

  On the other hand, if the lottery result is not a winning prize (the winning flag is not established), the predetermined symbol stops on the active line to form a winning mode no matter what timing the player performs the reel stop operation. Reel control (so-called kicking control) is performed so as not to occur.

  Incidentally, in recent slot machines, in addition to the variable display means, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and a display means other than the variable display means, such as a reel, a lamp, an LED, and a speaker, are provided. Therefore, it is considered that a presentation related to a game is performed by the variation display means (Patent Document 1).

  In the invention of Patent Document 1, for example, when a game is executed and a special prize is won by an internal lottery, the effect of the game is derived by deriving an effect result according to the winning of the special prize by the effect means. I try to increase it. In addition, even if you do not win a special prize in the internal lottery, by performing an effect that derives the result of the performance according to the internal lottery loss at a certain rate, the execution frequency of the effect will be increased moderately and the interest will be improved I am doing so. Furthermore, even in the production of the production result according to the loss, a production with high expectation and a production with low expectation are provided to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to further enhance the interest.

In such a slot machine, a game control device (main control device) for controlling the progress of the game by controlling the fluctuation display means, and effect control based on control signals (control information, control commands) from the game control device It is common to provide an effect control device (sub control device) that performs the above.
JP 2000-176084 A

However, in the conventional slot machine, the effect result is determined based only on the result of the internal lottery executed at the start of the game, and the effect content is also determined at the same time. There was a risk of it.
In other words, in the slot machine, the game is played with a reel and a stop operation is performed aiming at a specific symbol, so that a special symbol combination mode is established, but there is an original interest (1 reel). Or, when the production result corresponding to the loss is derived at the time of stopping two reels, the winning of the special prize will be denied at that time. That is, the content of the effect determined based only on the result of the internal lottery is executed, ignoring the reel stop mode (including the stop mode in the middle) and the player stop operation mode.

  In particular, in the middle of a game (for example, when two reels are stopped), a temperament mode (for example, “7, 7,-” (“-” is still changing) that can be a special symbol combination mode corresponding to a special prize on the active line. )), Or when the formation of a temperament that can be a reach (a stop mode that can only be stopped when a special prize is won internally), and if the special prize is denied by the production, It may also be lowered instead. For example, when an effect is executed in accordance with the execution of the game and a temperament mode is formed at the time when two reels are stopped, an effect result indicating that the game is lost at that time is derived. In spite of this, there is a problem that the expectation disappears due to the derivation of the production result, even though the expectation of the player is originally increased.

  The present invention provides a slot machine that can change the contents of the presentation in the middle of the game based on the reel stop mode and the player stop operation mode and prevent the slot machine's original interest from being impaired by the stage. For the purpose.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and a lottery of a plurality of types of winnings including a special prize are performed for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display by the variation display means. Based on the fact that the lottery means and the lottery result of the lottery means that the winning prize has been won, each of the fluctuations so that the symbol corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped on the activated line activated based on the betting input. When the special symbol combination mode corresponding to the special prize is stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of the game, the special prize is established, and the player is more profitable than usual. In a slot machine that generates a special game state (BB, RB) in which a game that is easy to give can be executed, an effect related to the lottery result of the lottery means is executed corresponding to the execution of one game. And an effect means for deriving the result of the effect in response to a stop of any one of the plurality of change display means in one game, wherein the effect means is a game played by a player. A game midway result mode monitoring unit that monitors a game midway result mode that changes according to an operation involved, and an effect delaying unit that delays the timing of deriving the result with respect to the running effect based on the monitoring result of the game midway result mode monitoring unit And when the predetermined variation display means is stopped, the presentation means advances the presentation until the next fluctuation display means stops, and the lottery result is not a special prize winning. effect is controlled so as to decrease the probability of traveling in accordance with the stop of the variable display means when the game progress result embodiment monitoring means, said plurality of variable display hand When a plurality of fluctuation display means other than the fluctuation display means that stops at the last stop, the intermediate symbol combination aspect that is stopped and displayed on the effective line can form the special symbol combination aspect. Including an intermediate symbol combination aspect monitoring means for monitoring whether or not it is an aspect, wherein the effect delay means is the specific intermediate symbol combination by the intermediate symbol combination aspect monitoring means when the lottery result is not a special winning prize. Based on the detection of the aspect, the effect that the effect result that was planned to be derived when the plurality of change display means except the change display means that stops last is lost is displayed in the change display means that is stopped last. It is designed to delay until stoppage. For example, when the first reel stop operation is performed, when the symbol corresponding to the special prize is stopped and displayed on the active line, or when the second reel stop operation is performed, the template is formed. In some cases, the effect delay process by the effect delay means is executed. Note that the “tempe” mode is a special symbol combination mode corresponding to a special prize or an intermediate symbol combination mode capable of forming a reach. Further, the mid-game result mode includes a stop mode of the fluctuation display means that changes in accordance with an operation related to the game by the player, a time for stopping each fluctuation display means, and the like.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the game midway result mode monitoring means sets a specific stop operation when a time required for a stop operation for displaying the midway symbol combination mode in a stopped state is a predetermined time or more, includes a specific stop operation monitoring means for monitoring whether a particular stop operation has been performed, the presentation delay means based on the detection of the specific stop operation by the specific stop operation monitoring means stops the last change the effect of rendering was scheduled to be derived when stopping the plurality of variable display means excluding the display means result is loss, is obtained so as to be delayed until stop of variable display means is stopped said last. That is, the effect delay process by the effect delay means is executed only when it is considered that the player has performed the stop operation of the variation display means aiming at a specific symbol. For example, when the interval for performing the stop operation of the variation display unit is a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or more, it is determined that the stop operation of the variation display unit is performed aiming at a specific symbol.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the presentation means includes a game elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring an elapsed time from the start of the game, and at least a part of the variation display means is stopped. In addition, an automatic effect result deriving unit that automatically derives an effect result is provided even when the corresponding change display unit is not stopped based on the passage of a predetermined time detected by the game elapsed time monitoring unit. It is a thing. That is, the execution of the effect corresponding to the stop operation of the first fluctuation display means and the execution of the effect corresponding to the stop operation of the second fluctuation display means are not executed unless the corresponding change display means is stopped. However, it is automatically executed when a predetermined time has passed.

The invention according to claim 4 includes a main control device provided with the lottery means, and the effect means includes a display device that performs effect display as the effect, and the display device based on control information from the main control device. A sub-control device that controls the game, and the main control device transmits mid-game information to the sub-control device. Based on the reception, an intermediate result mode of the game is monitored.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the content of the performance from lowering the expectation for the midway result of the game by the variable display means, and it is possible to enjoy both the midway result of the game and the content of the performance for a long time. A slot machine with high characteristics.
In addition, although the intermediate symbol combination form formed by stopping a part (for example, two) of the variable display means has a high expectation (for example, a tempering form), the effect is lost at that time. Since it can be prevented from being derived, it becomes a highly interesting slot machine that can enjoy the contents of the production while expecting the stop mode of the variable display means.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the possibility of winning a special prize increases as the presentation progresses every time the variable display means are stopped. It is possible to produce an effective performance that gradually increases the sense of expectation.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the player performs a specific stop operation (so-called eye-pressing operation) and a high-expected symbol combination mode (for example, a tempering mode) is formed, the effect is continued. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effective performance that greatly enhances the player's expectation. On the other hand, if a pattern combination aspect with a high expectation is accidentally formed on the variable display means, if the effect is not delayed, a long effect (an effect set to increase the expectation) is frequently produced. It can prevent that the reliability of production itself falls by generating.

According to the invention of claim 3 , when the automatic stop time is slightly before, the effect result is automatically derived without the stop operation of the fluctuation display means being performed. It can be performed. That is, when the automatic stop time is reached, stop control is performed with a short interval between the variable display means, so that it is not possible to produce an effective performance even if the performance is performed according to the timing. Can be eliminated.

According to the invention which concerns on Claim 4 , interest can be improved by performing an effect by a display. In addition, a variety of effects can be performed by the configuration of the efficient control device. Furthermore, it is possible to reliably monitor the mid-game result mode with the sub-control device.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.
Near the center of the upper half of the front panel 2, a display window 20 is provided for allowing the player to visually recognize the symbols that are displayed in a variable manner by the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. From the display window 20, three symbols can be visually recognized from among the symbol rows displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c while the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped. Yes. That is, in a state where the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window portion 20. In addition, a reel back surface lamp 40 (FIG. 2) is disposed inside the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c so that the reels can be easily seen. The lamp can be turned off or turned on in various manners to produce effects. It can also be done.

  Above the display window section 20, a display device 5 including a liquid crystal display device or the like on which various information is displayed is provided. The display device 5 is controlled by the effect control device 60 (FIG. 2), and an effect is obtained that results in a result related to the lottery result of the internal lottery.

  On the left side of the display window 20 is provided a bet line display unit 13 for displaying bet lines activated in accordance with the number of medals inserted by the player or the number of bets placed from credits (up to 3). It has been.

  For example, when the bet number is one, the bet line display unit 13 indicates that “1” in the center of the bet line display unit 13 is lit and only the middle horizontal line is an active line, and the medal bet number is 2 In the case of the number of cards, “1” in the center of the bet line display portion 13 and “2” positioned above and below it are lit, indicating that the three horizontal lines in the upper, middle and lower rows are valid lines, When there are three, “1”, “2”, and “3” of the bet line display section 13 are all lit, and three horizontal lines of the upper, middle, and lower stages and two diagonal lines that are lowered to the right and raised to the right. It shows that a total of 5 lines are effective lines.

  On the right side of the display window 20, a gaming state display unit 14 for displaying various gaming states is provided. The game state display unit 14 displays, for example, an “INSERT_MEDALS” display indicating that the gaming machine is in a state where the game can be executed and suggesting the insertion of a medal, that the replay winning is obtained, and that the game currently being performed receives the replay winning. “REPLAY” display indicating that the game is a replay game after being acquired, indicating that there is a waiting time from when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever 6 until the reels 4a, 4b, 4c start to rotate. “WAIT” is displayed, and the player operates the reel stop button to stop the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, or the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are automatically stopped after a predetermined time and the game ends. “GAME_OVER” display or the like.

  Below the display window 20 is a payout display portion 8 for displaying the number of payouts when a player wins various prizes and receives a payout of medals, the number of small role games in the BB game, the number of JAC games in the RB game, etc. A game progress display unit 11 for displaying the number of credits and a credit number display unit 12 for displaying the number of credits of medals are provided side by side. In addition, each of these display parts 8, 11, and 12 can be comprised using 7 segment LED and a liquid crystal device.

  A front cover member 25 having translucency is mounted on the upper portion of the front panel 2, and a decorative display section 37 (FIG. 2) made of a light emitting member such as a lamp or LED or a speaker is mounted on the back of the front cover member 25. A sound output unit 26 (FIG. 2) made up of and the like is provided.

  A medal insertion slot 15 for inserting medals is provided in the inclined base part 22 between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 2, and a player can play a game by inserting medals into the slot. It becomes like this. In addition, the tilt table 22 has a 1-bet button 10 that can bet medals one by one from the number of credits (credit data) by a pressing operation and a betable number (for example, the number of credits) from the number of credits by one pressing operation A maximum bet button 9 is provided for betting medals for 3 bets if the number is 3 or more and 2 bets if the number of credits is 2. With the medal bet buttons 9 and 10, medals can be bet within the credit amount displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 without inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 15. Is set.

  A rectangular decorative panel 19 is provided in the lower half portion of the front panel 2. Above the decorative panel 19, either a credit state in which medals can be stored as credits or a non-credit state in which medals cannot be stored is provided. A credit selection button 18 that can be selectively switched to a state, a start lever 6 for starting the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c and a reel stop button 7a for stopping the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c. , 7b, 7c are provided.

  Each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b and 7c has a built-in stop button lamp 39 (FIG. 2) for notifying whether or not the reel stop button is operable. For example, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c cannot be operated while these stop button lamps 39 are not lit, and the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c can be operated after the lamps are lit. Further, whether or not the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operable can be notified by the lighting color of the operation information lamp 39.

Further, front cover members 24, 24 having translucency are mounted on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 19, and lamps, LEDs, and the like are disposed on the back portions of the front cover members 24, 24.
Further, below the decorative panel 19, a tray 23 that can store medals paid out from the medal payout unit 3 (FIG. 2) on the back of the front panel 2, an ashtray 21, and the like are provided.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as a main control device installed in the slot machine.
In the figure, the game control device 50 includes a CPU 51, a read-only ROM 52, a read / write RAM 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54, and a random number generator 55.

The CPU 51 performs various arithmetic controls by the control unit and the arithmetic unit, and permits the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c to be stopped so that a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed in the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. It functions as an internal lottery means for determining whether or not.
Specifically, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery using a random number generated by a random number generator (random number generating IC) 55 and output as a random number for internal lottery. Instead of the random number generator 55, an internal lottery random number may be generated by software processing of the CPU 51.

  Further, the game control device 50 performs stop control means for performing stop control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c so that a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed (or not formed) based on a lottery result by the lottery means. (Withdrawal / kicking control).

The ROM 52 stores control programs and control data, as well as determination values for internal lottery.
The RAM 53 is a storage area for random numbers for internal lottery generated by the CPU 51, a storage area for other various data (for example, the number of credits for medals, the number of bets for medals, winning prize types, etc.), and a work area for the CPU 51. It has.

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 is connected to a inserted medal detection sensor 15S, a start lever switch 6S, reel stop switches 7Sa, 7Sb, 7Sc, reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 31c, 1 bet switch 10S, max bet switch 9S, credit selection switch 18S, payout medal detection sensor 3S, setting device 32, reset switch 33, front frame opening detection switch 34, etc. Output.

  Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 15, and the start lever switch 6S is a switch for detecting that the start lever 6 is operated, and a reel stop switch. 7Sa, 7Sb, and 7Sc are switches provided for the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, respectively, for detecting that the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operated. The reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c Is a sensor that is provided for each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, and detects a stop position of each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. A 1-bet switch 10S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 10 is pressed. The max bet switch 9S is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 9 is pressed. The credit selection switch 18S is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 18 is pressed, and the payout medal detection sensor 3S is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out from the medal payer (medal payout unit) 3. The setting device 32 is a slot machine setting (settings 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities for each winning are prepared, and the winning probability becomes higher as the winning winning probability of setting 1 is the lowest and the set value is increased, for example, There are six tables with different winning probabilities for each winning or partial winning (BB winning or RB winning) for each setting), and reset switch 33 is a switch for resetting the gaming state of the slot machine The front frame opening detection switch 34 is a switch for detecting that the front panel 2 is opened.

  Further, the input / output interface (I / F) 54 sends a control signal and the like output from the CPU 51 via an output port and a driver (not shown) to the effect control device (sub control means) 60, the game progress display unit 11, the bet. Output to line display unit 13, credit number display unit 12, payout number display unit 8, gaming state display unit 14, medal payout unit 3, reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc, external signal output unit 38, stop button lamp 39, etc. is doing.

  For example, the input / output interface (I / F) 54 includes internal lottery information that can specify the lottery result by the lottery means, and reels from the first reel stop switch 7Sa, the second reel stop switch 7Sb, and the third reel stop switch 7Sc. The stop information, game midway information such as reel stop position information from the first reel position detection sensor 31a, the second reel position detection sensor 31b, and the third reel position detection sensor 31c are output to the effect control device 60.

  The effect control device 60 as a sub-control device includes a control CPU, RAM, ROM, timer, and the like, and supervises control of information display and sound output unit 26 related to the effect of the display device (liquid crystal display device) 5. And do it. That is, the display device 5 and the effect control device 60 constitute an effect means, and the effect means provides an effect of deriving a result related to the lottery result by the lottery means in response to the execution of the game by the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. Do.

  In addition, the production control device 60 as the production means functions as a game midway result mode monitoring unit that monitors a game midway result mode that changes in accordance with an operation related to the game by the player. It functions as an effect delay means for delaying the derivation timing of the result for the effect being executed based on the monitoring result of the means. The game halfway result mode monitoring means, for example, when a part (for example, two) of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is stopped, the halfway symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line is a specific midway symbol combination. Whether or not it is a mode (for example, a tempered mode), and in the case of a specific midway symbol combination mode, an effect in which the effect result that was scheduled to be derived before the stop of the reels is lost Then, the operation is delayed until the stop of the reel to be stopped thereafter (for example, the third reel stop).

  Furthermore, the effect control device 60 functions as a game elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time from the start of the game measured by the timer, and at least one of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is not stopped. When an effect is being executed, it functions as an automatic effect result deriving unit that automatically derives an effect result based on the elapse of a predetermined time. That is, the execution of the effect corresponding to the first reel stop operation and the execution of the effect corresponding to the second reel stop operation are not performed unless the corresponding reel stop operation is performed, but when a predetermined time has elapsed. Is designed to run automatically.

  In addition, during the special game state in which a special prize is established and a flashy production is performed, the production control device 60 outputs the production display on the display device 5 and the output from the sound output unit 26 if the game is not executed for a certain period of time. Perform control to reduce or stop. In addition, a control signal is output to the decoration device (lamp, LED) 37, the reel back surface lamp 40, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 are separately provided, and the effect control device 60 performs effect display control on the display device 5 based on a control signal from the game control device. Therefore, the processing load on the game control device can be reduced and various effects can be displayed.

  The communication mode between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60. An illegal signal is prevented from being input.

FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of symbols written on the reels included in the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a winning combination based on a winning combination (winning type), a combination pattern corresponding to each winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a correspondence figure with the contents.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, “7” located in the array numbers 1, 5, and 11 of the left reel 4a, “Taiko” located in the array numbers 2, 7, 14, and 19, array numbers 3, “Happy” located at 8, 16, “Uchiwa” located at SEQ ID Nos. 4, 9, 13, 17, 21; “Cherry” located at SEQ ID Nos. 6, 15; located at SEQ ID Nos. 10, 12, 18 Seven kinds of symbols of “lightning” and “BAR” located at the array element number 20 are arranged on the reel according to a predetermined rule. Then, when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped, if the symbols stopped on the active line form any of the symbol combination modes shown in FIG. 4, a corresponding winning is established.

  The BB win is a win established when “7, 7, 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and 15 medals are paid out and a BB game is given as a special game state. Here, the BB game is generated when a small role game (maximum of 30 times) is executed by increasing the winning probability of a predetermined small role winning and a specific condition (JAC in winning) is established in the small role game. This is a special gaming state composed of RB games. The RB game is a special game state in which a JAC game in which a specific prize (JAC prize) that is not normally established can be established with a high probability can be executed a predetermined number of times.

  The RB winning is a winning established when “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and 15 medals are paid out and an RB game is given as a special gaming state. It should be noted that the RB game awarded in the RB winning and the RB game in the above-described BB game may be considered as the same gaming state.

  The replay winning is a winning that is established when “round fan, round fan, round fan” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the replay game is performed in the next game after the reel stops. In this replay game, the number of medals bet this time is carried over to the next game, so the game can be started without newly betting medals.

  The drum prize is a prize that is established when “Taiko, Taiko, Taiko” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and 10 medals are paid out.

  Happi winning is a winning that is established when “Happi, Happi, Happi” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The thunder prize is a prize that is established when “thunder, thunder, thunder” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and one medal is paid out.

  A cherry prize is a prize that is established when “Cherry, ANY, ANY” (any symbol can be used for “ANY”) is displayed on the active line. When there are 5 active lines, 2 medals are paid out for the upper and lower cherries and 1 for the middle cherries.

  The JAC in winning is a winning that is established when “Uchiwa, Uchiwa, Uchiwa” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the small role game in the BB game, and two medals are paid out, and the JAC game is executed a predetermined number of times. An executable RB game is started.

  In the JAC winning, in the RB game started by the JAC in winning or the RB game started by the RB winning, the “round fan, round fan, round fan” is placed on the active line (for example, the middle line) when one medal is bet. Fifteen medals are paid out in a winning that is established when the display is stopped. However, during the RB game, even if “Uchiwa, Uchiwa, Uchiwa” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the replay is not won and the replay game is not performed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, reel stop control is performed by the reel stop control means of the game control device 50. For example, in a normal game (other than the BB game and RB game), a position advanced by a maximum of 4 frames from the timing at which the player operated (stop operation) the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c (within about 190 ms from the detection of the reel stop switch) The reel stop control for stopping the reel 4 is executed. For this reason, if there is a symbol on the active line at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and a symbol corresponding to the winning in which the flag is established in the subsequent four frames, the symbol is It is forcibly drawn on the active line and stopped. That is, the symbols that are always present in the five consecutive frames can always be stopped and displayed on the active line by the drawing stop control by the game control device 50. In addition, if the position corresponding to the active line is all of the upper, middle, lower, or any two (upper / middle or middle / lower), the symbols must always be present in the continuous 7 frames or 6 frames. Can always be stopped and displayed on the active line by the pull-in stop control.

  For example, in the left reel 4a of FIG. 3, the symbols “taiko” and “uchiwa” are always present in 7 consecutive frames, and the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c are always present in 5 consecutive frames. If five active lines are set and the winning flag for the drum or replay prize is set, the reel can be stopped by pressing the key forward (left → middle → right) to make sure that the game wins. it can. However, this is not the case when the reel stop control does not function normally when the player makes an irregular push (for example, middle → right → left). On the other hand, prizes other than the drum prize and the replay prize may not necessarily be acquired even if the game stop control is performed by the game control device 50 unless the reel stop operation (the push operation) is aimed at a specific symbol. .

Next, the game control process by the game control device 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, the game control device 50 executes an initial process for determining whether or not the slot machine is in a state where a game can be executed (step S1).

  Next, a BET process for determining whether or not a medal is bet is executed (step S2). In this process, when the replay game right is generated as a result of the previous game, when at least one medal is inserted from the medal slot 15, and at least one medal is credited to the RAM 53. When the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated in the state stored as, the medals are determined to be bet.

  For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the inserted medal is first detected by the medal detection sensor 15 s and the detection signal is input to the game control device 50. Based on the detection signal, the bet number of medals is stored, and the active line corresponding to the bet number is displayed on the bet line display unit 13. However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, three) is set for the bet amount. For example, in a state where the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, a medal exceeding the upper limit value of the bet number is set. Is inserted from the medal slot 15, the surplus medals are returned to the tray 23 without being added to the bet amount. On the other hand, when a “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18 and a medal exceeding the upper limit of the betting number is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the surplus medal is added to the credit amount. At the same time, the addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 as the credit amount.

  Next, a lottery process is executed based on the output from the start lever switch 6s (step S3), a winning winning flag is set based on the lottery result (except when the lottery result is lost), and the lottery result is displayed. It transmits to the production control device 60 as internal lottery information.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c in the previous game, and each reel motor 4Ma, 4Mb, A control signal is sent to 4Mc to execute reel fluctuation start processing for starting rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the start lever 6 is operated, the stop button lamp 39 is turned on to control each reel stop button 7a, 7b, 7c to be in an operable state.

  Next, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined based on the timing at which the player performs the stop operation of the reels with the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c and the state of the winning winning flag set in step S3. Based on this determination, a reel fluctuation stop process for outputting a control signal to each reel motor 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc is executed (step S5).

  In step S5, reel control according to the lottery result in step S3 is performed. For example, in a state where the winning winning flag is set, the reel pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, the winning symbol is a symbol that should originally be stopped on the active line, or a symbol for several frames (for example, four frames) that follows. When a symbol forming a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning prize is included, each reel 4a, 4b, 4c is controlled to stop so that the symbol is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line (retraction control). ). Conversely, in a state where no winning winning flag is set, kick control is performed on at least one of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c so that the winning symbol combination mode is not stopped and displayed on the active line. Is called.

  In step S5, if the player does not stop the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c even after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds or more) has elapsed since the start lever 6 was operated, The game control device 50 outputs a control signal to each of the reel motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc according to the reel stop position determined based on the state before the game start of each reel and the established winning flag, and each reel 4a, The rotation of 4b and 4c is automatically stopped.

  Next, a winning establishment determination process is executed based on the stop mode of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c (step S6). Specifically, each reel position detection sensor 31a, 31b, 31c detects the stop position of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, and corresponds to one of the winning modes (for example, small role, BB, RB, replay, etc.) It is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on whether or not a stop mode to be established has been established on the active line. If it is determined that any winning is established, a winning establishment flag corresponding to the winning is set.

  Next, a predetermined number of medals are paid out based on the winning establishment flag set in the winning establishment determination process in step S6 (step S7). Specifically, when a winning establishment flag other than the replay winning is set, a process of transmitting a control signal to the medal paying unit 3 so as to pay out the number of medals according to the winning, or the number of medals according to the winning Is added to the storage of the number of credits. On the other hand, when the winning flag for replay winning is set, a process for carrying over the number of bets stored in the current game to the next game is performed. A process for clearing the winning establishment flag is also performed together with the payout process. By ending the payout process in step S10, a series of game control processes are ended and one game is ended.

  Next, an effect control process controlled by the effect control device 60 as effect means (game midway result mode monitoring means, effect delay means, midway symbol combination mode monitor means, game elapsed time monitoring means, automatic effect result deriving means). explain.

  First, the effect of the present embodiment is an effect game modeled after goldfish scooping, and the result of the effect is derived based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means to notify the winning or non-winning of the special prize. For example, scooping a goldfish and catching it in a bowl informs that it has won a special prize, and if it has not won a special prize, derives other results. If the lottery result is not a special winning prize, the production result will be a notification that the special prize is not won, and if the lottery result is a special prize winning, the production result is a special prize winning. The effect that will be notified is called the hit effect.

  FIG. 6 is an example of the contents of effects executed in the slot machine of the present embodiment, and shows how the effects started by the start operation are advanced each time the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped. The first reel stop operation is the first reel stop operation after the start operation, and the second reel stop operation is the reel stop operation performed after the first reel stop operation. This reel stop operation is a reel stop operation performed after the second reel stop operation, and does not necessarily correspond to the first reel 4a, the second reel 4b, and the third reel 4c.

  FIG. 6 (1) is an effect made in response to the start operation, and is a display example of the start screen when the effect is started. FIGS. 6 (2) and 6 (2 ') are effects made in response to the first reel stop operation, and FIG. 6 (2) is a preparation for scooping goldfish with a tool for scooping goldfish (hereinafter referred to as poi). FIG. 6 (2 ′) is a display example for notifying that a special prize is not won because the poi is broken while trying to scoop the goldfish. FIGS. 6 (3) and 6 (3 ′) are effects performed in response to the second reel stop operation, and FIG. 6 (3) is a display example of scooping up the goldfish. FIG. 6 (3 ′) Is a display example of notifying that the special prize is not won by breaking the poi at the time of scooping the goldfish. Figures 6 (4) and (4 ') are the effects made in response to the third reel stop operation, and Figure 6 (4) is a special prize winning because the scooped goldfish was captured in the bowl. FIG. 6 (4 ′) is a display example for notifying that a special prize is not won by failing to move to a bowl despite scooping up the goldfish.

  The effect control device 60 selects a predetermined effect from the selection table 1 shown in Table 1 described later or the selection table 2 shown in Table 2 based on the internal lottery information transmitted from the game control device 50, and FIG. One of the effects shown in FIG.

  Table 1 is a selection table 1 (losing selection table) in which a plurality of loss production modes are set, and is stored in the ROM of the production control device 60. When the lottery result by the lottery means is not won by special winning and the effect is executed, the effect is selectively determined and executed from this lose selection table.

  In other words, when the lottery result is a special prize non-winning and the loss production 1 is selected, the production starts in response to the start operation (FIG. 6 (1)), and the first reel stop operation is performed. Correspondingly, an effect (FIG. 6 (2 ′)) that the poi is broken is executed. When the loss production 2 is selected, a goldfish is prepared for scooping with a poi corresponding to the first reel stop operation (FIG. 6 (2)), and the goldfish corresponding to the second reel stop operation. An effect (FIG. 6 (3 ′)) in which the poi is broken at the time of scooping up is performed. When the loss production 3 is selected, the goldfish is scooped up in response to the second reel stop operation (FIG. 6 (3)), and the goldfish is moved to the bowl in response to the third reel stop operation. An effect (FIG. 6 (4 ′)) in which goldfish spills on is executed.

  As described above, three types of loss effects 1 to 3 are prepared. Further, the selection ratio of these lost effects is set to 50% for lost effects 1, 30% for lost effects 2, and 20% for lost effects 3. The effect control device 60 performs lottery results according to the effect control processing described later. When the special prize is not won, control is performed so that a predetermined effect is selected from these lost effects. That is, the production control device 60 as production means advances the production every time the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, and responds to the stop of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c when the lottery result is not a special winning prize. The control is performed so that the probability that the production progresses is low. As a result, there is a possibility that a special prize will be won if the production is advanced in accordance with the number of reels that have been stopped, so that the player's expectation for the special prize will gradually increase. It will be an effective production.

  Table 2 is a selection table 2 (hit selection table) in which the winning effect mode is set, and is stored in the ROM of the effect control device 60. When the lottery result by the lottery means wins a special prize and executes an effect, the effect of the winning selection table is executed.

  That is, if the lottery result is a special prize winning, the production starts in response to the start operation (FIG. 6 (1)), and preparations for scooping the goldfish with the poi in response to the first reel stop operation are made. (Fig. 6 (2)), scooping up the goldfish in response to the second reel stop operation (Fig. 6 (3)), and moving the goldfish to the bowl in response to the third reel stop operation. A successful production is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure for starting the production, which is one of the production control processes performed by the production control device 60. According to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, it is determined which of the above-described effects (losing effect or winning effect) is to be executed.

  First, the effect control device 60 determines whether or not the game start information associated with the start operation has been received from the game control device 50 in step S101. If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S102 and determines that it has not been received. If so, the process ends. Then, in step S102, it is determined whether or not a special prize has been won based on the internal lottery information transmitted from the game control device 50. If it is determined that the prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S103 to select a winning effect from the selection table 2. In step S104, an effect start flag is set. Even when a special prize is won, an effect may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 30%).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the special prize has not been won, the process proceeds to step S105 to extract a random number for lost effect, and in step S106, it is determined whether the extracted random number is a specific value. For example, the extracted random number and the specific value are set so as to execute an effect with a probability of 1/100. If it is determined in step S106 that the extracted random number is a specific value, in step S107, a predetermined loss effect (any of the loss effects 1 to 3) is selected from the selection table 1 with the selection rate described above, and in step S104. Set the production start flag. If it is determined in step S106 that the extracted random number is not a specific value, the process ends.

  The production control device 60 as the production means executes a predetermined production when the production start flag is set in step S104.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for effect switching, which is one of the effect control processes performed by the effect control device 60. In the present embodiment, a game intermediate result mode (intermediate symbol combination mode formed by stopped reels) that changes according to an operation related to the game (reel stop operation) by the player is monitored (game intermediate result mode monitoring means, On the way, symbol combination mode monitoring means), the result derivation time for the effect being executed is delayed based on the game halfway result mode (effect delay means). For example, the derivation time of the effect result is delayed when the symbol combination mode in the middle of the second reel stop operation becomes the tempered mode. In the temperament mode, a temperament mode in which a special symbol combination mode corresponding to a special prize can be established at the time when the second reel is stopped (when only the reel to be stopped last is variably displayed), It includes both temperament modes in which a reach eye mode (a stop mode that is displayed only when a special prize is won internally) can be established.

  First, when it is determined in step S201 whether the second reel stop operation has been performed based on the reel stop information (game in-progress information) transmitted from the game control device 50, and it is determined that the second reel stop operation has been performed. The process proceeds to step S202, and if it is determined that the second reel stop operation has not been performed, the process ends. Then, it is determined whether or not the effect executed in step S202 is a loss effect 2. If it is determined that the effect is a loss effect 2, the process proceeds to step S203, and if it is determined that the effect is not a loss effect 2, the process ends. Here, when the second reel stop operation is performed, the effect is executed in the case of the lose effect 2 and the lose effect 3 or the win effect, but in the case of the lose effect 3 and the win effect, the effect is third. Since the effect is continued until the reel stop operation is performed, control for delaying the derivation time of the effect result by the effect switching process is not performed.

  Next, based on the reel stop position information (game midway information) transmitted from the game control device 50 in step S203, it is determined whether the midway symbol combination mode formed by the two stopped reels is a temperament mode, If it is determined that the temperament mode is set, the process proceeds to step S204. If it is determined that the tempering mode is not set, the process is terminated. In step S204, an effect (auxiliary effect) to be executed is designated from the selection table 3 (auxiliary selection table) shown in Table 3, and an effect switching flag is set in step S205.

  The effect control device 60 as the effect delay means executes a predetermined effect (auxiliary effect) when the effect switching flag is set in step S205. For example, FIG. 9 shows a timing chart when the symbol combination mode becomes the tempered mode during the second reel stop operation when the lose effect 2 is executed. That is, when the lose effect 2 is executed, the effect is ended when the second reel stop operation is performed, and the effect is ended (FIG. 6 (3 ′)), but the effect ends, Since the effect switching flag is set and the auxiliary effect is executed when the state becomes the temperament, the effect when the second reel stop operation is performed is the effect of scooping up the goldfish ((3) in FIG. 6). When the third reel is stopped and the goldfish is transferred to the bowl, the effect of spilling the goldfish (FIG. 6 (4 ′)) is executed. That is, the same effect as when the lose effect 3 is selected is executed on the surface.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which an effect that is ended in response to the second reel stop operation (losing effect 2) is being executed, an intermediate symbol combination aspect formed by stopping two reels If the game is highly anticipated (tempered), the reel will be delayed without ending the production in response to the second reel stop operation. In spite of the presence, it is possible to prevent the result of losing from being derived at that time due to the production. Therefore, the slot machine is a highly interesting slot machine that can enjoy the contents of the production while expecting the stop mode of the reel without impairing the fun of the game with the original reel of the slot machine.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for automatically deriving an effect result, which is one of the effect control processes performed by the effect control device 60. In the present embodiment, the effect control device 60 monitors the elapsed time from the start of the game measured by the timer (game elapsed time monitoring means), and even when the corresponding variation display means is not stopped, the reels 4a, 4b, An effect result is automatically derived based on the detection of the elapse of a predetermined time without performing a stop operation for at least one of the reels 4c (automatic effect result deriving means).

  In the present embodiment, when the winning effect is executed after winning the special prize and when the lost effect 3 is executed without winning the special prize, that is, the last reel stop operation (third reel stop operation). The automatic effect result derivation process is performed only when the effect progresses to the end.

  First, it is determined whether the third reel stop operation has been performed based on the reel stop information (game in-progress information) transmitted from the game control device 50 in step S301, and it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed. If so, the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed, the process ends. Then, in step S302, it is determined whether the effect result has already been derived. If it is determined that the effect result has not been derived, the process proceeds to step S303, and if it is determined that the effect result has been derived, the process ends. . Next, in step S303, it is determined whether all of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are changing. If it is determined that all the reels are changing, the process proceeds to step S304. If not, the process proceeds to step S306.

  Next, in step S304, it is determined whether or not a first specified time (for example, 26 seconds after the start of the game) has elapsed. If it is determined that it has elapsed, an effect automatic end flag is set in step S306. On the other hand, in step S306, it is determined whether two of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are changing. If it is determined that the two reels are changing, the process proceeds to step S305, and the two reels are changing. If it is determined that this is not the case (only one reel is changing), the process ends. In step S307, it is determined whether a second specified time (for example, 28 seconds after the start of the game) has elapsed. If it is determined that it has elapsed, an effect automatic end flag is set in step S309.

  The effect control device 60 as the automatic effect result deriving means executes a predetermined effect when the effect automatic end flag is set in step S305. For example, FIG. 11 shows a timing chart in the case where a stop operation is not performed for any reel before the first specified time elapses after the game starts when the winning effect is executed. That is, an effect is started in response to the start operation (FIG. 6 (1)), and an effect is made in which preparations are made to scoop the goldfish with a poi when 26 seconds have elapsed (FIG. 6 (2)), and the goldfish when 28 seconds have elapsed. An effect of scooping up the goldfish is executed (FIG. 6 (3)), and when 30 seconds have elapsed, the goldfish is transferred to the bowl and the effect of scooping the goldfish is executed (FIG. 6 (4)). Also, the reel game is automatically stopped when 30 seconds have elapsed since the game started. On the other hand, if the second reel stop operation is not performed by the second specified time after the first reel stop operation when the hit effect is being executed, the goldfish is A stunning scooping effect is executed (FIG. 6 (3)), and after 30 seconds, the goldfish is transferred to the bowl and the goldfish scooping is successful (FIG. 6 (4)).

  6 (2) corresponds to the first reel stop operation, the effect of FIG. 6 (3) corresponds to the second reel stop operation, and the effect of FIG. 6 (4) This is an effect that should be executed in response to the third reel stop operation. If there is no reel stop operation, the response is based on the elapse of a predetermined time (first specified time, second specified time). Even if the reel stop operation to be performed is not performed, the effect is automatically executed and terminated.

  Conventionally, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are not stopped, the effect corresponds to the reel stop information transmitted in a short time when the reels are automatically stopped (for example, 30 seconds after the game starts). Since it was being executed (the display time in this case is 0.2 seconds if the time for executing one effect is 2 seconds), the player could not recognize each effect. In the present embodiment, at a point just before the time when the reels are automatically stopped, even if the corresponding reel stop operation is not performed, the effect is automatically executed and the effect result is derived. Effective production can be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, not only the case where the win effect is executed by winning the special prize and the case where the lose effect 3 is executed when the special prize is not won, but the reel effect 2 is executed and any reel is executed. When the stop operation is not performed, the automatic effect result derivation process may be performed. Note that when the lose effect 1 is executed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is executed in response to the automatic stop of the reel.

(Modification)
In the embodiment described above, the effect delay process is performed when the intermediate symbol combination aspect stopped and displayed on the active line when a part of the reels are stopped is changed to a specific intermediate symbol combination aspect (tempered aspect). However, it is also possible to perform the effect delay process based on the stop operation of the player.

  FIG. 12 is another example of a flowchart showing a processing procedure for effect switching, which is one of the effect control processes performed by the effect control device 60. In the present embodiment, as a mid-game result mode that changes in response to an operation related to the game by the player (reel stop operation), the mid-symbol combination mode formed by the stopped reels is monitored (middle symbol combination mode monitoring means) ) The time required from the first reel stop operation to the second reel stop operation is monitored (specific stop operation monitoring means), and the result derivation timing for the performance being executed is delayed based on these monitoring results. (Production delay means). In general, when a push operation is performed, a relatively long time is required for the reel stop operation. Therefore, when a predetermined time or more is required for the reel stop operation, it can be treated that the push operation is performed. For example, when the time required from the first reel stop operation to the second reel stop operation is 2 seconds or more, the stop operation aimed at a specific symbol (for example, “7”) at the time of the second reel stop operation It can be determined that (a specific stop operation) has been performed. Further, when the second reel stop operation is performed, the derivation timing of the effect result is delayed when the symbol combination mode becomes the tempered mode.

  First, when it is determined in step S401 whether the second reel stop operation has been performed based on the reel stop information (game in-progress information) transmitted from the game control device 50, and it is determined that the second reel stop operation has been performed. The process proceeds to step S402, and if it is determined that the second reel stop operation has not been performed, the process ends. Then, it is determined whether or not the effect executed in step S402 is a loss effect 2. If it is determined that the effect is a loss effect 2, the process proceeds to step S403, and if it is determined that the effect is not a loss effect 2, the process ends.

  Next, on the basis of the reel stop position information (game in-progress information) transmitted from the game control device 50 in step S403, the symbol combination mode (game in-game result mode) formed by the two stopped reels becomes a temperament mode. If it is determined that it is in the temperament mode, the process proceeds to step S404. If it is determined that it is not in the temperament mode, the process is terminated.

  In step S404, it is determined whether the time (timer value) required from the first reel stop operation to the second reel stop operation is a predetermined value (for example, 2 seconds) or more. Here, the time required from the first reel stop operation to the second reel stop operation is measured according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, when it is determined whether the first reel stop operation has been performed based on the reel stop information (game midway information) transmitted from the game control device 50 in step S501, and it is determined that the first reel stop operation has been performed. Shifts to step S502 to start a timer. Next, in step S503, it is determined whether the game result information transmitted from the game control device has been received. If it is determined that the game result information has been received, the process proceeds to step S504 to reset the timer. In this way, the timer value is measured. The timer is updated by interrupt processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S404 that the timer value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S405, and when it is determined that the timer value is less than the predetermined value, the process ends. In step S405, an effect (auxiliary effect) to be executed is specified from the selection table 3 shown in Table 3, and an effect switching flag is set in step S406. Then, the effect control device 60 as the effect delay means executes a predetermined effect (auxiliary effect) when the effect switching flag is set in step S406.

  As described above, in the modified example, when a player performs a specific stop operation (a so-called eye-pressing operation aiming at a specific symbol) and a high-expected symbol combination mode (for example, a tempering mode) is formed. However, the production is not delayed when the design combination mode is accidentally changed to the halfway symbol combination mode, so that it is possible to produce an effective production that greatly enhances the player's expectation. Further, step S403 in FIG. 12 may be omitted, and the effect delay process may be performed based only on the specific operation of the player.

As mentioned above, although the invention made | formed by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.
For example, in the above embodiment, when the symbol combination mode on the active line when the second reel stop operation is performed becomes a specific intermediate symbol combination mode (for example, a tempering mode), the effect delay process is performed. However, when the loss production 1 is selected, the production delay processing may be performed in the middle of the symbol combination mode when the first reel stop operation is performed. For example, the effect delay process is performed when the symbol corresponding to the special prize is included in the stop display mode when the first reel stop operation is performed. Also, both the intermediate symbol combination mode when the first reel stop operation is performed and the intermediate symbol combination mode when the second reel stop operation is performed are monitored, and the effect delay processing is performed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the effect delay process is performed when the intermediate symbol combination aspect becomes a specific intermediate symbol combination aspect (for example, the temperament aspect). When the symbol combination mode is formed, the effect delay process may be performed with a predetermined probability. As a result, if the special prize is not won, it will not be said that the possibility of winning the special prize will be high if the production progresses due to the production being delayed and progressed. The adverse effect of lowering can be prevented.

  In addition, when a specific intermediate symbol combination mode is formed when the second reel stop operation is performed, it is monitored which effective line is formed with the tempered mode, and an effect is produced according to the monitoring result. You may make it determine whether it delays. For example, in the case of the tempe in the upper line, the delay is not performed in the case of the temper in the middle line. In this case, as information that can identify the effective line on which the tempered aspect is formed, for example, which effective line is formed with the tempered aspect by transmitting reel stop position information from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60 Can be monitored.

  In the above embodiment, the game control device 50 transmits reel stop position information as mid-game information to the effect control device 60, and the effect control device 60 monitors and identifies the symbol combination mode on the way from the reel stop position information. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination aspect (tempered aspect) is formed, but the game control device 50 determines from the reel stop position information whether the intermediate symbol combination aspect is a specific symbol combination aspect (tempered aspect). Then, it may be configured to transmit midway symbol combination mode information as game midway information based on the determination result to the effect control device 60. In other words, the game midway result mode monitoring means may be configured by the effect control device 60 alone, or may be configured by the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium, but also to a slot machine that uses a pachinko ball as another game medium. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which the variable display means is constituted by a belt other than a reel, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, or the like.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. 4 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol row | line | column displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. It is a list figure showing the kind of winning mode of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game control performed by the game control device 50. It is an example of the effect content performed with the slot machine of this embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for starting an effect performed by the effect control device 60. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of effect switching performed by the effect control device 60. FIG. 10 is a timing chart in a case where a game halfway result mode becomes a tempered mode in a second reel stop operation when a lose effect 2 is executed. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for automatic effect result derivation performed by the effect control device 60. It is a timing chart when stop operation is not made about which reel by the 1st specified time progress after game start when the hit production is performed. 12 is another example of a flowchart showing a processing procedure of effect switching performed by the effect control device 60. 6 is a flowchart for measuring a reel stop operation interval (timer value) by a timer.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main-body part 2 Front panel 3 Medal dispenser 4a Reel (variation display means)
4b reel (variation display means)
4c reel (variation display means)
5. Display device (production means)
6 start lever 7 reel stop button 8 payout display section 9 max bet button 10 1 bet button 12 credit number display section 13 bet line display section 14 game state display section 15 medal slot 18 credit selection button 19 makeup panel 20 display window section 21 Ashtray 22 Inclined base part 23 Medal storage tray 24 Front cover member 25 Front cover member 26 Sound output part 50 Game control device (main control device, lottery means)
60 effect control device (sub control device, effect means, game midway result mode monitoring means, effect delay means, midway symbol combination mode monitoring means, specific stop operation monitoring means, game elapsed time monitoring means, automatic effect result deriving means)
100 slot machine

Claims (4)

A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a lottery means for performing a lottery of a plurality of types of prizes including a special prize every time a game involving a variation display by the variation display means is performed,
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means that the winning prize has been won, the variable display means is stopped so that the symbol corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped on the activated line activated based on the betting input. A game in which the special winning is established when the special symbol combination mode corresponding to the special winning is stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of the game, and the player is more likely to give profits than usual. In a slot machine designed to generate a special gaming state that can execute
The effect related to the lottery result of the lottery means is executed corresponding to the execution of one game, and the result of the effect is stopped for any one of the plurality of variable display means in the one game. There are directing means to derive corresponding to
The production means includes a game midway result mode monitoring unit that monitors a game midway result mode that changes according to an operation related to the game by a player,
Production delay means for delaying the derivation time of the result for the performance being executed based on the monitoring result of the game midway result mode monitoring means,
If the production means does not derive the production result when the predetermined fluctuation display means is stopped, the production means proceeds until the next fluctuation display means is stopped, and each fluctuation display is performed when the lottery result is not a special winning prize. Control to reduce the probability that the production will progress according to the stop of the means,
The mid-game result mode monitoring unit is configured to stop and display the halfway symbol combination mode on the active line when a plurality of variation display units except the variation display unit that stops last among the plurality of variation display units are stopped. Including a midway symbol combination aspect monitoring means for monitoring whether or not the specific symbol combination aspect that can form the special symbol combination aspect,
When the lottery result is not a special prize winning, the effect delay means is based on detection of the specific intermediate symbol combination aspect by the intermediate symbol combination aspect monitoring means, except for the variation display means that stops last. A slot machine, wherein an effect in which an effect result that is scheduled to be derived when the variable display means is stopped is delayed until the stop of the variable display means that is stopped last. The game midway result mode monitoring means determines that the specific stop operation is performed when the time required for the stop operation for displaying the midway symbol combination mode is not less than a predetermined time. Specific stop operation monitoring means for monitoring whether or not,
The effect delay means is based on the detection of the specific stop operation by the specific stop operation monitoring means, and the effect result that was scheduled to be derived when the plurality of change display means except the change display means that stops last is stopped. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect of losing is delayed until the last stop of the variable display means stopped. The rendering means includes game elapsed time monitoring means for monitoring the elapsed time from the start of the game,
Based on the fact that the game elapsed time monitoring means detects the passage of a predetermined time without stopping the operation of at least some of the plurality of fluctuation display means, the corresponding fluctuation display means is not stopped. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic effect result deriving unit that automatically derives the effect result. A main control device including the lottery means;
The effect means is composed of a display device for effect display as the effect, and a sub-control device for controlling the display device based on control information from the main control device,
While the main control device transmits game midway information to the sub-control device, the game midway result mode monitoring means of the sub-control device monitors the game midway result mode based on reception of the game midway information. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

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