JP4704823B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that uses a game ball for a medal or a pachinko machine as a game medium.

  In general, in a slot machine, after inserting a medal or a game ball in units of a predetermined bet for each game, a plurality of reels start rotating by operating a start switch arranged on the front of the machine. By operating a plurality of stop switches provided on the front surface, the rotation of the reel corresponding to each stop switch is stopped. Usually, a tilt lever type is used for the start switch, and a push button type is used for the stop switch, and this push button type stop switch is arranged side by side at a substantially central portion on the front surface of the fuselage. On the other hand, a tilting lever type start switch is arranged slightly apart on the left side of the stop switch, and the player performs a series of game operations including a lever tilt operation and a push operation of each push button in one game. I go every time.

Therefore, if a game is continued for a long time, the series of gaming operations as described above are repeated many times, and there is a problem that the shoulders and arms are easily fatigued. Therefore, for the purpose of reducing fatigue due to such a long game, a start switch and a plurality of stop switches arranged in a straight line (for example, see Patent Document 1), a start switch and a plurality of stop switches An arrangement in which operating devices including a stop switch are arranged in the vertical direction at either the left or right end of the front door has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
JP 2005-46290 A JP 2005-7126 A

  By the way, in the above prior art, in the case where the start switch and the plurality of stop switches are arranged in a straight line, the start switch is still a tilt lever type, and the stop switch is a push button type. Similarly, a series of game operations including a lever tilt operation and a push operation of each push button must be performed for each game. On the other hand, a push button type start switch is used in a case where operating devices including a start switch and a plurality of stop switches are arranged in the vertical direction at either the left or right end of the front door. Therefore, although it is not necessary to perform the tilting operation of the lever, the operation of the start switch and the plurality of stop switches is only the push operation of the push button, and the player consists only of the push operation of each push button for each game. A series of game operations must be repeated.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the start switch is arranged slightly apart on the left side of the stop switch, since many of the players are right-handed, the tilt-lever type start switch on the left side is easy for right-handed players to operate. It is difficult for the minority left-handed player to operate the start switch.

  The present invention is not a fixed change of the arrangement form of the start switch and the plurality of stop switches as in the prior art, but the operation method and switch function of each switch can be changed. By allowing the player to make a selection at any time, it is possible to reduce the fatigue of shoulders and arms even when playing for a long time by changing the game operation, and for both right-handed and left-handed players The object is to provide a slot machine that is easy to operate.

The present invention relates to a slot machine comprising a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling the start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch. And a selection means for selecting any one of the operation switches as a start switch, and the game control means includes a predetermined switch set pattern preset for each operation switch to be the start switch, and is selected by the selection means. A slot machine having a control content in which the operated switch is a start switch and the remaining operation switches are stop switches corresponding to the reels according to a switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch. It is.

  Such a configuration selectively changes the switch function of each operation switch into a start switch function and a stop switch function. Here, the selection means for selecting the operation switch to be the start switch is preferably provided so that the player can arbitrarily select and operate, but the configuration automatically selected at a predetermined timing by the game control means is excluded. It is not a thing. Further, as the switch set pattern, when four operation switches are arranged side by side and three reels are arranged side by side, among the three operation switches other than the operation switch serving as a start switch, A set pattern in which the leftmost reel stop switch is the left reel stop switch, the middle reel stop switch is the right reel, and the rightmost reel stop switch is preferred. Can be used.

Further, as the selection means, a configuration is proposed in which a handle portion that is selected and operated by the player is provided, and the handle portion is disposed on the front of the machine body that is easily operated by the player .

  Here, the selection means may include a rotary switch type, a slide lever type, a push button type and the like, and a selection switch configured to send a selection signal by a selection operation by the handle.

The present invention also provides a slot comprising a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling the start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch. In the machine, the game control means is provided with a predetermined switch set pattern preset for each operation switch to be a start switch, and among the operation switches, the operation switch first operated by the player is a start switch, In addition, according to the switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch, the slot machine is characterized in that the control content is set so that the remaining operation switches are stop switches corresponding to the reels .

  Such a configuration selectively changes the switch function of each operation switch into a start switch function and a stop switch function. Here, when the four operation switches are arranged side by side and the three reels are arranged side by side, the switch set pattern includes three operation switches other than the operation switches that serve as start switches. Among the operation switches, the leftmost one is the left reel stop switch, the middle one is the central reel stop switch, and the rightmost one is the right reel stop switch. A set pattern to be used can be suitably used.

Further, in the above-described slot machine, all the operation switches or operation switches located at least on both the left and right sides are inserted through the insertion holes in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the operation head provided at the front end An operation shaft provided so that it can be converted into a tiltable operation position where only the front portion of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole, and an operation shaft in the tiltable operation position A biasing member that biases the tilting state associated with the tilting operation from a tilting state to a non-tilting state, a first detection member that detects a tilting displacement associated with the tilting operation of the operating shaft at the tilting operation enabled position, and a pressing operation. An urging member that urges the operation shaft at the operable position forward so as to be in a non-pressed state at all times, and a second detection that detects a backward movement displacement associated with the pressing operation of the operation shaft at the position where the operation can be performed. With parts Configurations are proposed.

  Such a configuration selectively changes the operation method of each operation switch into a tilt lever type and a push button type. Here, the insertion hole may be formed in a plurality or a single in a case body provided with a front plate attached to the front door of the slot machine. In addition, as the first detection member and the second detection member, a sensor that sends an on / off switching signal according to detection / non-detection of the displacement of the operation shaft can be suitably used.

In the above-described configuration, both ends of the guide pins protruding from the left and right sides of the operation shaft are respectively inserted into the guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole. The amount of movement between the position where the operation shaft can be tilted and the position where the pressing operation can be performed, and the amount of movement displacement at the position where the pressing operation can be performed, are defined by the guide pin that moves inside. A configuration is proposed in which the operating shaft is tiltably provided.

Further, in the above-described slot machine, all the operation switches or operation switches located at least on both the left and right sides are inserted through the insertion holes in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the operation head provided at the front end A conductive operation shaft provided so that it can be converted into a tiltable operation position in which only the front portion of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole, and a front side of the operation head A conductive touch member that has a touch surface that is exposed to the part and is electrically connected to the operation shaft, and an operation shaft that is in a tiltable operation position are attached so as to change from a tilt state associated with a tilt operation to a non-tilt state. A biasing member that biases, a detection member that detects a tilt displacement associated with a tilting operation of the operating shaft at the tilting operable position, and an operating shaft that is disposed at the back of the insertion hole and converted to a touch operable position Electrically connected Is, the conduction with the touching member through the manipulation shaft, configuration and a terminal member to the input end of the touch switch circuit the touch member is proposed.

  Such a configuration selectively changes the operation method of each operation switch into a tilt lever type and a push button type. Here, the insertion hole may be formed in a plurality or a single in a case body provided with a front plate attached to the front door of the slot machine. In addition, a sensor that sends an on / off switching signal according to detection / non-detection of the displacement of the operation shaft can be suitably used as the detection member. The touch switch circuit may be a detection circuit configured to send an on / off switching signal when a person touches (touches) a touch surface of a touch member constituting the input end.

In the above-described configuration, both ends of the guide pins protruding from the left and right sides of the operation shaft are respectively inserted into the guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole. the guide pin to move the inner, is prescribed amount of movement between the tilting operation can position and allowing touch operation position of the operating shaft, and configured to control shaft as a fulcrum guide pins tilt operable position is provided tiltably Is proposed.

  As described above, the present invention includes a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling the start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch. The slot machine provided includes a selection means for selecting any one of the operation switches as a start switch, and the game control means includes a predetermined switch set pattern set in advance for each operation switch serving as the start switch, A slot machine having a control content in which the operation switch selected by the selection means is a start switch, and the remaining operation switches are stop switches corresponding to the reels according to a switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch. Therefore, a selection means to select the operation switch that will be the start switch By the player provided to allow arbitrarily selected operator, the player can change the start switch on the operation switch preference by the selecting means. Thus, for example, a right-handed player can use a left-side operation switch as a start switch, and a left-handed player can use a right-end operation switch as a start switch so that either a right-handed player or a left-handed player can use a start switch. It becomes easy to operate. Regardless of the dominant hand of the player, changing the preferred operation switch to a start switch changes the switch operation to another operation switch that becomes a stop switch corresponding to each reel based on the switch set pattern. This will improve the fun of game operations. On the other hand, the selection means is configured such that an operation switch serving as a start switch is automatically selected at a predetermined timing by the game control means. For example, if the position of the start switch is changed for each predetermined game, the player You can change your mood and reduce fatigue. Also, if the position of the start switch is changed according to the game state, the game will not be monotonous and the game will become more interesting.

  In addition, if the selection means includes a handle portion for selection operation by the player, and the handle portion is disposed on the front of the machine body that is easy for the player to operate, the selection means is required by the player. It is possible to make the selection operation freely according to.

  The present invention also provides a slot comprising a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling the start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch. In the machine, the game control means is provided with a predetermined switch set pattern preset for each operation switch to be a start switch, and among the operation switches, the operation switch first operated by the player is a start switch, In addition, according to the switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch, the slot machine has a control content in which the remaining operation switch is a stop switch corresponding to each reel. When the first operating switch becomes the start switch, for example, a right-handed player Initially operating the work switch, left-handed player by operating the right end of the operation switch to the first, also it becomes easy to operation of start switch for right-handed or left-handed any player. Regardless of the dominant hand of the player, by operating the desired operation switch first, the other operation switches become stop switches corresponding to each reel based on the switch set pattern, so that the switch operation changes. As a result, the interest of game operation is improved.

  Further, in the above-described slot machine, all the operation switches or operation switches located at least on both the left and right sides are inserted through the insertion holes in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the operation head provided at the front end An operation shaft provided so that it can be converted into a tiltable operation position where only the front portion of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole, and an operation shaft in the tiltable operation position A biasing member that biases the tilting state associated with the tilting operation from a tilting state to a non-tilting state, a first detection member that detects a tilting displacement associated with the tilting operation of the operating shaft at the tilting operation enabled position, and a pressing operation. An urging member that urges the operation shaft at the operable position forward so as to be in a non-pressed state at all times, and a second detection that detects a backward movement displacement associated with the pressing operation of the operation shaft at the position where the operation can be performed. With parts If the operating shaft is converted into a tiltable position, the reel can be started or stopped by tilting the operating shaft with respect to the operating head, while the operating shaft is set to the pressing operable position. When converted, the reel can be started or stopped by pressing the operating shaft on the operating head. Thereby, the operation switch used by the player as a start switch can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted, and the remaining operation switches used as a stop switch can be changed to a push button type that can be pressed. Further, regardless of the type of the start switch and the stop switch, the player's favorite operation switch can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted or a push button type that can be pressed. Furthermore, since the player can select two different operation methods, such as the tilting operation and the pressing operation, at any time during the game, the game operation can be changed. Even when playing a game, fatigue of shoulders and arms can be reduced. In addition, if the operating shaft is converted into a position where the pressing operation is possible, there is an advantage that the amount of protrusion from the front surface of the machine body is reduced, and packing at the time of shipment is easy.

  Further, both end portions of the guide pins protruding from the left and right sides of the operation shaft are respectively inserted into guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole, and move in the guide grooves. The guide pin defines the amount of movement of the operation shaft between the tiltable position and the position where the pressing operation is possible, and the amount of movement displacement at the position where the pressing operation is possible. In the structure provided so as to be tiltable, the guide shaft that defines the amount of movement of the operation shaft, the positioning of the operation shaft converted into the tiltable operation position and the pressing operation possible position at the conversion position, and While being able to accurately perform the positioning operation by the guide pin inserted through the guide groove, it is possible to accurately perform the pressing operation at the pressing operation possible position according to the specified movement displacement amount, The tilting operation of the operating shaft in the dynamic operational position of the guide pins can be smoothly performed as a fulcrum.

  Further, in the above-described slot machine, all the operation switches or operation switches located at least on both the left and right sides are inserted through the insertion holes in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retract, and the operation head provided at the front end A conductive operation shaft provided so that it can be converted into a tiltable operation position in which only the front portion of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole, and a front side of the operation head A conductive touch member that has a touch surface that is exposed to the part and is electrically connected to the operation shaft, and an operation shaft that is in a tiltable operation position are attached so as to change from a tilt state associated with a tilt operation to a non-tilt state. A biasing member that biases, a detection member that detects a tilt displacement associated with a tilting operation of the operating shaft at the tilting operable position, and an operating shaft that is disposed at the back of the insertion hole and converted to a touch operable position Electrically connected In this configuration, the operation shaft is converted into a tiltable position in a configuration including a terminal member that is electrically connected to the touch member via the operation shaft and uses the touch member as an input end of the touch switch circuit. Then, the reel can be started or stopped by tilting the operation shaft with respect to the operation head. On the other hand, when the operation shaft is converted to a touch operable position, the reel can be started or stopped by touch operation on the touch surface of the touch member. A stop can be made. Thereby, the operation switch used as a start switch by the player can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted, and the remaining operation switches used as stop switches can be changed to a touch button type that can be touch-operated. Further, regardless of the type of the start switch and the stop switch, the player's favorite operation switch can be changed to a lever type capable of tilting operation or a touch button type capable of touch operation. Furthermore, since the player can select two different operation methods, such as tilt operation and touch operation, at any time during the game, it is possible to change the game operation, thereby continuing for a long time. Even when playing a game, fatigue of shoulders and arms can be reduced. Further, even with the configuration according to the present invention, if the operation shaft is converted into the touch operable position, there is an advantage that the amount of protrusion from the front surface of the machine body is reduced and packing at the time of shipment is easy.

  Further, both end portions of the guide pins protruding from the left and right sides of the operation shaft are respectively inserted into guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole, and move in the guide grooves. The guide pin defines the amount of movement between the tiltable operation position and the touch operable position of the operation shaft, and the operation shaft can be tilted with the guide pin as a fulcrum at the tiltable position. The positioning of the operation shaft converted into the tiltable operation position and the touch operation possible position at the conversion position is performed by the guide groove that defines the movement amount of the operation shaft and the guide pin inserted through the guide groove. In addition, the tilting operation of the operating shaft at the tiltable position can be smoothly performed using the guide pin as a fulcrum.

  A first embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. This first embodiment shows an embodiment of the invention according to claims 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the machine body 2 of the slot machine 1 includes an outer box 3 in which a reel unit 48 (see FIG. 4) and other necessary devices are housed, and a front door 4 that covers a front opening of the outer box 3. It consists of and. The front door 4 that is the front surface of the machine body 2 is pivotally attached to the outer box 3 so that it can be opened and closed via a hinge. The upper half of the front door 4 has three display windows 5a, 5b and 5c are formed side by side. Three rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c assembled to the reel unit 48 are disposed on the back side of the display windows 5a, 5b, 5c, and one front side of each rotating reel 6a, 6b, 6c is disposed. Are visible from the display windows 5a, 5b, 5c. Each of the rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c is driven to rotate by a respective reel driving motor included in the reel unit 48, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a predetermined order along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Yes.

  The lower half portion of the front door 4 is provided with an operation part 7 slightly protruded forward through an inclined step part inclined in a front-down manner. On the upper surface of the inclined step part of the operation part 7, A display device 8 is disposed at the center. The display device 8 is configured by a display capable of displaying an image such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display. By displaying various images on the display screen, required information is provided to the player. It has become. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right side of the display device 8, and a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 is provided with a medal detection sensor 49 (see FIG. 4). ) Is transmitted to a main control board 100 (see FIG. 4) described later. Based on the detection signal, the number of bets is set on the main control board 100, and the symbols of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c viewed from the display windows 5a, 5b, 5c are linearized according to the bets. A predetermined effective line is set from five stop lines (not shown) to be connected. The stop lines are provided with line lighting tools 52a to 52e (see FIG. 4) for displaying an active line. When the bet number is set on the main control board 100, a predetermined line point is set based on the bet number. The lamps 52a to 52e are turned on, an effective line is displayed, and a game can be performed. In the display windows 5a, 5b and 5c, three symbols on the upper and lower sides are displayed for each of the rotating reels 6a, 6b and 6c when the rotating reels 6a, 6b and 6c are stopped. . As a result, there are a total of five stop lines that connect the symbols of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c in a straight line, three in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction.

  On the left side of the display device 8, a 1BET button 10 having a 1BET switch 50 (see FIG. 4) and a MAXBET button 11 having a MAXBET switch 51 (see FIG. 4) are arranged. Here, the 1 BET button 10 is for setting the number of bets for each unit up to a maximum of 3 units, and the MAXBET button 11 is for setting the number of bets in 3 units. , 11, each BET switch 50, 51 detects this, and a detection signal (wager number signal) is transmitted to the main control board 100, and there is a credit remaining number in the credit number display unit 13 described later. In this case, the remaining credit amount is subtracted and the bet amount is set in the same manner as when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 9, and the predetermined line lighting tools 52a to 52e are turned on to display the effective line, It becomes possible to play.

  Four operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d are arranged in a horizontal row on the front surface of the operation unit 7. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described later, the operation switches 12a, The switch functions 12b, 12c, and 12d can be selectively changed to a start switch function and a stop switch function. For convenience of explanation, these operation switches 12a to 12d are arranged in order from the left, the first switch (operation switch 12a), the second switch (operation switch 12b), the third switch (operation switch 12c), and the fourth switch (operation Switch 12d). A selection switch 53 is provided on the right side of these operation switches 12a to 12d. The selection switch 53 is for selecting any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d as a start switch. As shown in FIG. 2, the selection switch 53 is a rotary dial type that can be selected by the player. By adjusting the dial 55 of “1” to “4” corresponding to the first switch to the fourth switch, the main control board 100 can Any one of the first switch to the fourth switch corresponding to the dial value indicated by the instruction unit 55 is selected as the start switch. The selection switch 53 provided with the handle portion 54 constitutes selection means for selecting any of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d as a start switch.

  The selection switch 53 is not limited to the right side position of the operation switches 12a to 12d as long as the selection switch 53 is disposed on the front surface of the machine body 2 that can be easily operated by the player. Further, in addition to the rotary dial type handle 54 described above, a slide lever type, push button type, etc. handle portion is provided, and a selection signal is transmitted by a selection operation by the handle portion. It may be.

  A predetermined switch set pattern in which the remaining operation switches are set as stop switches is set in advance in each of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that are selected as the start switch by the selection switch 53. As shown in FIG. 3A, the switch set pattern includes a pattern 1 for the first switch (operation switch 12a), a pattern 2 for the second switch (operation switch 12b), and a third switch (operation switch). 12c) is assigned pattern 3, and the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is assigned pattern 4. Each of the patterns 1 to 4 is an operation switch that becomes a start switch as shown in FIG. Among the other three operation switches, the switch located on the leftmost side is the stop switch for the left rotating reel (left reel) 6a, and the switch located in the middle is the stop for the central rotating reel (middle reel) 6b. A set pattern in which the switch located on the rightmost side is a stop switch for the right rotating reel (right reel) 6c. Accordingly, when the player selects, for example, the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) as the start switch by the selection operation by the handle portion 54 of the selection switch 53, the switch set assigned to the fourth switch (operation switch 12d). According to the pattern 4, the first switch (operation switch 12a) serves as a stop switch for the left rotation reel 6a, the second switch (operation switch 12b) serves as a stop switch for the center rotation reel 6b, and the third switch (operation switch 12c). Is a stop switch for the right rotating reel 6c.

  Here, the start switch is for starting rotation of the three rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c described above, and the stop switch is for stopping the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c that are rotating separately. Used for. Therefore, for example, in the switch set pattern 4 described above, when the player operates the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) in the game-ready state, the three rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start rotating at the same time. When the first switch (operation switch 12a) is operated, the left rotation reel 6a stops, and when the second switch (operation switch 12b) is operated, the center rotation reel 6b stops, and the third switch (operation switch 12c). ) Stops the right rotating reel 6c. Each operation switch 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d is provided such that its operation method can be selectively changed between a tilt lever type and a push button type (or touch button type), and details thereof will be described later. The third and fourth embodiments will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a credit number display unit 13 and a winning / dispensing number display unit 14 are provided side by side at the back position of the medal slot 9. The credit number display unit 13 displays the remaining number of medal credits up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50). On the other hand, the winning / dispensing number display unit 14 displays the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with winning.

  In addition, a tray 15 that stores medals to be paid out in excess of the upper limit number of credits is disposed at the bottom of the front door 4.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100 provided with a board circuit for executing various game processes. On the board circuit of the main control board 100, there is arranged a main control central control unit CPU101 that constitutes a microcomputer and executes overall control relating to games. The game control means according to the present invention is constituted by this main control board 100.

  A storage device ROM 102 is connected to the central control CPU 101 for main control via an address bus (not shown) that unilaterally transmits information for specifying an address. Further, the storage device RAM 103 is also connected via a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. Here, the storage device ROM 102 stores fixed data such as operation programs used in arithmetic processing and various random number tables. The switch set patterns 1 to 4 are also stored in the storage device ROM 102. On the other hand, the storage device RAM 103 is provided with a storage area, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area, and the like.

  The board circuit of the main control board 100 is provided with a first I / O port 105a and a second I / O port 105b for the main control CPU 101 to perform data communication with peripheral devices. .

  The first I / O port 105a includes a medal detection sensor 49, a 1BET switch 50, a MAXBET switch 51, a selection switch 53, a start switch 56, a left reel stop switch 57a, a middle reel stop switch 57b, a right reel stop switch 57c, and the like. Each is connected. The central control unit CPU 101 for main control checks the presence or absence of signals output from these switches or sensors every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms). If there is an output signal, it receives the signal and stores the information. It is stored and held in the device RAM 103, and various game processes are executed according to the types of these signals. Here, the start switch 56, the left reel stop switch 57a, the middle reel stop switch 57b, and the right reel stop switch 57c are constituted by the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d. By changing the switch function of each of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d based on the selection operation, any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d is changed to the start switch 56, the left reel stop switch 57a, One of the middle reel stop switch 57b and the right reel stop switch 57c is set.

  On the other hand, in the second I / O port 105b described above, the line lighting tools 52a to 52e, the medal payout device 60, the lamp device 61, the credit number display unit 13, the winning / payout number display unit 14, the sound effect generator 62, and the display are displayed. A device 8 is connected. Then, a control command from the central control CPU 101 for main control is output to each device or the like in one direction. In addition to this, a reel unit 48 is connected to the second I / O port 105b, and the central control CPU 101 for main control and the reel unit 48 communicate with each other via the second I / O port 105b. Exchange.

  Further, a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided in the substrate circuit of the main control central control unit CPU101. The main control central control unit CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing in time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. In addition, a timer that counts clock pulses output by the clock device and measures time is also connected. The timer counts in synchronization with the clock of the clock device, and outputs a release signal when the count reaches a predetermined number. When the release signal is output, the timer is initialized (reset).

  On the main control board 100, game processing such as medal insertion processing, betting processing, game start processing, stop processing, and return processing is executed. The outline of such game processing will be described below.

  In the medal insertion process, the bet number is set and the remaining credit amount is added based on the medal insertion. As described above, when the medal detection sensor 49 disposed in the medal insertion slot 9 detects the inserted medal, a required detection signal (betting number signal) is transmitted to the main control board 100, and the detection is performed. Based on the signal, the medal insertion process is executed on the main control board 100.

  In the medal insertion process, the central control CPU 101 for main control sets the bet number according to the number of detection signals of the inserted medals if the set bet number is less than the upper limit number, and the line lighting tool for informing the active line 52a to 52e are turned on. On the other hand, when the set bet number is the upper limit number (for 3 medals), the number of inserted medal detection signals is added to the remaining credit number stored in the storage device RAM 103, and the added credit remaining number is used as the credit number. It is displayed on the display unit 13. When the remaining number of credits reaches the upper limit number (for example, 50), the main control central control unit CPU 101 operates the medal payout device 60 to detect a medal inserted exceeding the upper limit number. The number of medals corresponding to the number is paid out to the tray 15.

  The bet process is a process for setting the bet number in exchange for the subtraction of the remaining credit number that electrically stores the number of medals that have been inserted and not consumed. As described above, when the player operates the 1BET button 10 or the MAXBET button 11, a bet number signal is transmitted from the 1BET switch 50 or the MAXBET switch 51 to the main control board 100, and the betting process is executed based on the signal. Is done.

  In the betting process, the main control central control unit CPU 101 subtracts the remaining credit number, causes the remaining credit number to be displayed on the credit number display unit 13, and sets the same number of bets as the subtracted credit remaining number. The line lighting tools 52a to 52e are turned on. The 1BET button 10 can be operated until a bet amount of 3 units (3 medals), which is the maximum bet number unit, is set, and can be operated up to 3 times for each game. Further, the MAXBET button 11 sets a bet number of three units (for three medals) of the maximum bet number unit by one button operation. However, if the remaining number of credits is less than 3, the number of bets is added by the remaining number of credits, and the remaining number of credits becomes zero.

  The game start process is a process for starting the game by rotating the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c. That is, in the game start process, a start signal is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the reel unit 48, and all the stopped rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c are started to rotate. Such start processing is executed based on a required signal for requesting game start processing, which is transmitted from the start switch 56 to the main control board 100.

  The stop process is a process for stopping the rotating reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. That is, when a player operates the reel stop switches 57a, 57b, and 57c described above and a required signal for requesting a stop process is transmitted from the reel stop switches 57a, 57b, and 57c to the main control board 100, The control central control unit CPU 101 transmits a required signal to the reel unit 48 to stop the rotation of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c corresponding to the reel stop switches 57a, 57b, 57c, respectively.

  The return process is a process of paying out medals for the remaining credit amount in exchange for the zero remaining credit amount. In this return process, the central control CPU 101 for main control zeroes the remaining credit number, displays the remaining credit number on the credit number display unit 13, and transmits a required signal to the medal payout device 60. The remaining number of medals are discharged to the tray 15. Here, a return operation switch (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the machine body 2, and when the return operation switch is operated, a required signal for requesting a return process is transmitted to the main control board 100, and this is applied. Return processing is executed based on the signal.

In the above-described configuration, in principle, the game proceeds as follows.
When a player performs a medal insertion operation or a 1BET button 10 or MAXBET 11 pressing operation during a predetermined period in which a bet number can be set, the bet number is set and a line corresponding to the set bet number is set. The lighting tools 52a to 52e are turned on to notify the effective line. Further, the credit amount display unit 13 displays the credit remaining number after subtraction after setting the bet amount. When the number of bets is set in this way, it becomes a period in which the rotation reels 6a, 6b, 6c can be started to rotate next. At this time or until this time, the player selects one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d as the start switch 56 by the selection switch 53. When the start switch 56 is selected, the remaining operation switches become reel stop switches 57a, 57b, and 57c based on the above-described switch set patterns 1 to 4 (see FIG. 3B). When the start switch 56 is operated, all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start rotating at the same time. When the rotation speeds of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c become constant, it becomes a period during which the rotation of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be stopped next. Then, by operating the reel stop switches 57a, 57b, and 57c respectively, the rotation of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is stopped based on the operation timing. Here, if the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a predetermined winning combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. In terms of game contents, a game operation such as a bonus game advantageous to the player is executed. On the other hand, when the combination of the symbols that have been stopped is other than the winning combination, it is confirmed and displayed as a lost combination.

  Next, game control processing by the main control board 100 (game control means) described above will be described according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the main game process, first, a game state determination process is performed (step S100). In this gaming state determination process, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a big bonus state, a regular bonus state, or a normal state, and processing according to the gaming state is executed. That is, in the gaming state determination process, as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the big bonus flag is ON (step S101). If the big bonus flag is ON, the big bonus game process is performed. (Step S600), the process proceeds to Step S200 of the main game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the big bonus flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is ON (step S102). If the regular bonus flag is ON, the regular bonus flag is ON. After performing the game process (step S700), the process proceeds to step S200 of the main game process. If it is determined in step S102 that the regular bonus flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S200 of the main game process as it is because it is in the normal state.

  The effective line setting / display process in step S200 is a process for setting which stop line is to be activated. One of the diagonal lines (five lines) is set. That is, in this effective line setting / display process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the replay flag was turned on in the previous game (step S201). Is again set as the current effective line, and the line lighting tools 52a to 52e corresponding to the setting are turned on to display the effective line (step S202). Then, the replay flag is turned OFF (step S203), and the process proceeds to step S300 of the main game process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the replay flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 9. Specifically, the medal detection sensor 49 is turned on by the insertion of a medal, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input to the central control CPU 101 for main control (step S204). If it is determined that the medal detection sensor 49 is ON, the process proceeds to step S206. If it is determined that the medal detection sensor 49 is not ON, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether the 1BET button 10 or the MAXBET11 has been operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 1BET switch 50 or the MAXBET switch 51 is turned ON and the required signal (betting number signal) is input to the main control central control unit CPU101. If it is determined that the 1BET switch 50 or the MAXBET switch 51 is ON, the process proceeds to step S206. And without displaying, it transfers to step S300 of the main game process.

  In step S206, 1 is added to the detection number N of the betting number signal, and the addition result is set as a new detection number N. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of detections N is N = 1 (step S207). If N = 1, the effective line is set to the central line (one line), and according to the setting. The line lighting tools 52a to 52e are turned on to display the effective lines (step S208). If the number of detections N is N = 2 (step S209), the effective line is set to the center, upper and lower lines (three lines), and the line lighting tools 52a to 52e corresponding to the setting are turned on. The effective line is displayed (step S210). Further, when the number of detections N is other than that, the effective line is set to the center, upper, lower, and diagonal lines (five lines), and the line lighting fixtures 52a to 52e corresponding to the setting are turned on and the effective line is set. Is displayed (step S211). Then, when the control process of step S208, step S210, and step S211 is completed, the process proceeds to step S300 of the main game process.

  In step S300, it is determined whether or not the start switch flag is ON by operating the start switch selected by the selection switch 53 (see FIG. 2). If the start switch flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S314. Transition. If it is determined in step S300 that the start switch flag is not ON, it is determined whether any one of the first switch (operation switch 12a) to the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is being operated ( Step S301). If any of the first switch to the fourth switch is ON in step S301, it is determined whether or not the betting number signal detection count N is 0 (step S302), and N = 0 is not satisfied. If a medal insertion or betting operation has been performed, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the first switch (operation switch 12a) (step S303). If it is the first switch, it is determined whether or not the dial value indicated by the instruction unit 55 (see FIG. 2) of the selection switch 53 is 1 (step S303A). The flag of pattern 1 (see FIG. 3B) is turned ON to set switch set pattern 1 (step S304). As a result, the first switch (operation switch 12a) selected by the selection switch 53 is used as a start switch, and the remaining second switch (operation switch 12b) to fourth switch (operation switch 12d) are set to the rotary reels 6a, 6b, It can be a stop switch corresponding to 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON.

  On the other hand, if any of the first switch to the fourth switch is not ON in step S301, the process is terminated. If the number of bets detected N is 0 in step S302 and no medal has been inserted or no betting operation has been performed, the process is terminated. If the dial value is not 1 in step S303A, the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the operated switch is not the first switch, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the second switch (operation switch 12b) (step S305). If it is the second switch, it is determined whether or not the dial value indicated by the instruction section 55 (see FIG. 2) of the selection switch 53 is 2 (step S305A). The flag of pattern 2 (see FIG. 3B) is turned ON to set switch set pattern 2 (step S306). Accordingly, the second switch (operation switch 12b) selected by the selection switch 53 is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), third switch (operation switch 12c), and fourth switch (operation switch 12d). ) Can be used as stop switches corresponding to the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON. On the other hand, if the dial value is not 2 in step S305A, the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S305 that the operated switch is not the second switch, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the third switch (operation switch 12c) (step S307). If it is the third switch, it is determined whether or not the dial value indicated by the instruction section 55 (see FIG. 2) of the selection switch 53 is 3 (step S307A). The flag of pattern 3 (see FIG. 3B) is turned ON to set switch set pattern 3 (step S308). Accordingly, the third switch (operation switch 12c) selected by the selection switch 53 is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), second switch (operation switch 12b), and fourth switch (operation switch 12d). ) Can be used as stop switches corresponding to the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON. On the other hand, if the dial value is not 3 in step S307A, the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S307 that the operated switch is not the third switch, it is determined whether or not the dial value indicated by the instruction unit 55 (see FIG. 2) of the selection switch 53 is 4. If the dial value is 4, the switch set pattern 4 (see FIG. 3B) is turned on to set the switch set pattern 4 (step S309). Accordingly, the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) selected by the selection switch 53 is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), second switch (operation switch 12b), and third switch (operation switch 12c). ) Can be a stop switch corresponding to each of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON. On the other hand, if the dial value is not 4 in step S307B, the process is terminated.

  Next, a lottery process is performed (step S311). Specifically, one value is acquired from the random number table. Further, the acquired value is compared with a plurality of winning determination values, and if the acquired value matches one of the predetermined winning determination values, the corresponding winning flag (big bonus flag, regular bonus flag) , Small role flag, replay flag, etc.) are set (step S312).

  After setting the winning flag, the number of detections N is cleared (step S313), and then it is determined whether or not the reel rotation flag is ON (step S314). If the reel rotation flag is ON and the rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c are rotating, the process proceeds to step S400. If the reel rotation flag is not ON and the rotation reels 6a, 6b, 6c have not yet rotated, the rotation reels 6a, 6b, 6c are started to rotate (step S315), and the reel rotation flag is turned ON. (Step S316), the process proceeds to Step S400.

  In step S400, rotating reel stop processing is performed. In this rotating reel stop process, the rotating reels 6a, 6b and 6c are operated based on any one of the switch set patterns 1 to 4 set in steps S304, S306, S308 and S309. This is a process of stopping the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch. In this rotating reel stop process, as shown in FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether or not the flag of the switch set pattern 1 is ON, that is, whether or not the switch set pattern 1 is set (step S401). If it is determined that the flag of the switch set pattern 1 is not ON, the process proceeds to step S421. If the switch set pattern 1 flag is ON, it is determined whether the left reel (rotary reel 6a) has already stopped and the left reel stop flag is ON (step S402). If not, the process proceeds to step S406. If not ON, it is determined whether or not the second switch (operation switch 12b) is operated, that is, whether or not the second switch is ON (step S403). If ON, the left reel is stopped. (Step S404), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S405). On the other hand, if the 2nd switch is not ON by step S403, it will transfer to step S406. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 1, the left reel (rotary reel 6a) can be stopped by operating the second switch (operation switch 12b).

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) is already stopped and the middle reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S410. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the third switch (operation switch 12c) is operated, that is, whether or not the third switch is ON (step S407). If it is ON, the middle reel is stopped. The middle reel stop flag is turned ON (step S409). On the other hand, if the 3rd switch is not ON by step S407, it will transfer to step S410. Thus, in the set state of the switch set pattern 1, the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) can be stopped by operating the third switch (operation switch 12c).

  In step S410, it is determined whether or not the right reel (rotary reel 6c) has already stopped and the right reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S414. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is operated, that is, whether or not the fourth switch is ON (step S411). If it is ON, the right reel is stopped. (Step S412), and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S413). On the other hand, if the 4th switch is not ON by step S411, it will transfer to step S414. Thus, in the set state of the switch set pattern 1, the right reel (rotary reel 6c) can be stopped by operating the fourth switch (operation switch 12d).

  In steps S414 to S416, it is sequentially determined whether or not the left, middle and right reel stop flags are ON. As a result, if it is determined that all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are ON, after all the reel stop flags are turned ON (step S417), all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are turned OFF. (Step S418). Next, the switch set pattern 1 flag is turned off, that is, the switch set pattern 1 is released (step S419), the reel rotation flag is turned off (step S420), and the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S414 to S416 that one of the left, middle, and right reel stop flags is not ON, the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process.

  On the other hand, in the step S421, it is determined whether or not the switch set pattern 2 flag is ON, that is, whether or not the switch set pattern 2 is set, and it is determined that the switch set pattern 2 flag is not ON. If YES, the process moves to step S441. When the flag of the switch set pattern 2 is ON, it is determined whether the left reel (rotary reel 6a) has already stopped and the left reel stop flag is ON (step S422). If so, the process proceeds to step S426. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the first switch (operation switch 12a) is operated, that is, whether or not the first switch is ON (step S423). If it is ON, the left reel is stopped. (Step S424), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S425). On the other hand, if the first switch is not ON in step S423, the process proceeds to step S426. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 2, the left reel (rotary reel 6a) can be stopped by operating the first switch (operation switch 12a).

  In step S426, it is determined whether or not the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) is already stopped and the middle reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S430. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the third switch (operation switch 12c) is operated, that is, whether or not the third switch is ON (step S427). If it is ON, the middle reel is stopped. (Step S428), and the middle reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S429). On the other hand, if the third switch is not ON in step S427, the process proceeds to step S430. Thus, in the set state of the switch set pattern 2, the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) can be stopped by operating the third switch (operation switch 12c).

  In step S430, it is determined whether or not the right reel (rotary reel 6c) has already stopped and the right reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S434. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is operated, that is, whether or not the fourth switch is ON (step S431). If it is ON, the right reel is stopped. (Step S432), and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S433). On the other hand, if the 4th switch is not ON by step S431, it will transfer to step S434. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 2, the right reel (rotary reel 6c) can be stopped by operating the fourth switch (operation switch 12d).

  In steps S434 to S436, it is sequentially determined whether or not the left, middle and right reel stop flags are ON. As a result, if it is determined that all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are ON, after all the reel stop flags are turned ON (step S437), all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are turned OFF. (Step S438). Next, the switch set pattern 2 flag is turned OFF, that is, the switch set pattern 2 is released (step S439), the reel rotation flag is turned OFF (step S440), and the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S434 to S436 that one of the left, middle, and right reel stop flags is not ON, the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process.

  On the other hand, in step S441, it is determined whether or not the flag of the switch set pattern 3 is ON, that is, whether or not the switch set pattern 3 is set, and it is determined that the flag of the switch set pattern 3 is not ON. If YES, the process moves to step S461. If the flag of the switch set pattern 3 is ON, it is determined whether the left reel (rotary reel 6a) has already stopped and the left reel stop flag is ON (step S442). If so, the process proceeds to step S446. If not ON, it is determined whether or not the first switch (operation switch 12a) is operated, that is, whether or not the first switch is ON (step S443). (Step S444), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S445). On the other hand, if the first switch is not ON in step S443, the process proceeds to step S446. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 3, the left reel (rotary reel 6a) can be stopped by operating the first switch (operation switch 12a).

  In step S446, it is determined whether or not the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) is already stopped and the middle reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S450. If not ON, it is determined whether or not the second switch (operation switch 12b) is operated, that is, whether or not the second switch is ON (step S447). (Step S448), and the middle reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S449). On the other hand, if the second switch is not ON in step S447, the process proceeds to step S450. Thus, in the set state of the switch set pattern 3, the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) can be stopped by operating the second switch (operation switch 12b).

  In step S450, it is determined whether or not the right reel (rotary reel 6c) has already stopped and the right reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S454. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is operated, that is, whether or not the fourth switch is ON (step S451). If it is ON, the right reel is stopped. (Step S452), and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S453). On the other hand, if the fourth switch is not ON in step S451, the process proceeds to step S454. Thus, in the set state of the switch set pattern 3, the right reel (rotary reel 6c) can be stopped by operating the fourth switch (operation switch 12d).

  In steps S454 to S456, it is sequentially determined whether or not the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are ON. As a result, if it is determined that the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are all ON, after all the reel stop flags are turned ON (step S457), all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are turned OFF. (Step S458). Next, the flag of the switch set pattern 3 is turned off, that is, the set of the switch set pattern 3 is released (step S459), the reel rotation flag is turned off (step S460), and the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S454 to S456 that one of the left, middle, and right reel stop flags is not ON, the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process.

  On the other hand, in step S461, it is determined whether the left reel (rotary reel 6a) has already stopped and the left reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S465. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the first switch (operation switch 12a) is operated, that is, whether or not the first switch is ON (step S462). (Step S463), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S464). On the other hand, if the first switch is not ON in step S462, the process proceeds to step S465. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 4, the left reel (rotary reel 6a) can be stopped by operating the first switch (operation switch 12a).

  In step S465, it is determined whether or not the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) is already stopped and the middle reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S469. If not ON, it is determined whether or not the second switch (operation switch 12b) is operated, that is, whether or not the second switch is ON (step S466). If it is ON, the middle reel is stopped. The middle reel stop flag is turned on (step S468). On the other hand, if the 2nd switch is not ON by step S466, it will transfer to step S469. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 4, the middle reel (rotary reel 6b) can be stopped by the operation of the second switch (operation switch 12b).

  In step S469, it is determined whether or not the right reel (rotary reel 6c) is already stopped and the right reel stop flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S473. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the third switch (operation switch 12c) is operated, that is, whether or not the third switch is ON (step S470). If it is ON, the right reel is stopped. (Step S471), and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (Step S472). On the other hand, if the third switch is not ON in step S470, the process proceeds to step S473. Thereby, in the set state of the switch set pattern 4, the right reel (rotary reel 6c) can be stopped by operating the third switch (operation switch 12c).

  In steps S473 to S475, it is sequentially determined whether or not the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are ON. As a result, if it is determined that all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are ON, after all the reel stop flags are turned ON (step S476), all the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are turned OFF. (Step S477). Next, the flag of the switch set pattern 4 is turned off, that is, the set of the switch set pattern 4 is released (step S478), the reel rotation flag is turned off (step S479), and the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process. On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S473 to S475 that one of the left, middle, and right reel stop flags is not ON, the process proceeds to step S500 of the main game process.

  In step S500, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, it is determined whether or not a winning is made on the basis of a symbol stopped on the active line, and a medal is paid out or a bonus is generated according to the winning combination. In this winning determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, it is determined whether or not all reel stop flags are ON, that is, whether or not all reels (rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c) are stopped. If it is determined that the all-reel stop flag is not ON (NO in step S501), the process ends. If the all-reel stop flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol combination is stopped on the active line (step S502). If not, the replay flag is turned OFF (step S503). The small role flag is turned OFF (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S514. If it is determined in step S502 that the winning symbol combination is stopped on the active line, it is determined whether or not the combination is a replay symbol (step S505). If it is a replay symbol, the process proceeds to step S514. If it is not a replay symbol, it is determined whether or not the combination is a small character symbol (step S506). If it is a small character symbol, 10 medals are paid out (step S507), and the small character flag is turned OFF. In step S508, the process proceeds to step S514. If it is determined in step S506 that the combination is not a small bonus symbol, it is determined whether or not the combination is a big bonus symbol (step S509). If it is a big bonus symbol, 15 medals are paid out. (Step S510), the big bonus flag is turned ON (Step S511), and the process proceeds to Step S514. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S509 that the symbol is not a big bonus symbol, 15 medals are paid out (step S512), the regular bonus flag is turned on (step S513), and the process proceeds to step S514. In step S514, the all-reel stop flag is turned OFF, then the start switch flag is turned OFF (step S515), and the process ends. When the big bonus flag is turned on in step S511 or when the regular bonus flag is turned on in step S513, the big bonus game process (steps) is performed by the above-described gaming state determination process (see FIG. 6). S600) or regular bonus game processing (step S700) is executed.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 configured as described above includes the selection switch 53 (selection means) that selects any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d as a start switch, and the game control means includes In addition, predetermined switch set patterns 1 to 4 are set in advance for each operation switch to be a start switch, and the operation switch selected by the selection unit is used as a start switch, and the switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch. Accordingly, the remaining operation switches are provided with the control contents that are the stop switches corresponding to the respective rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c, so that the player operates each of the operation switches 12a, 12b by operating the selection switch 53 (selection means). , 12c, 12d can be changed to a start switch. Thus, for example, a right-handed player can use a left-handed operation switch 12a as a start switch, and a left-handed player can use a right-handed operation switch 12d as a start switch, so that either a right-handed player or a left-handed player can use it. It becomes easy to operate the start switch. Also, regardless of the dominant hand of the player, by changing a favorite operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d) to a start switch, the other operation switches can be switched to switch set patterns 1 to 4. Based on the above, it becomes a stop switch corresponding to each of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c, so that a change occurs in the switch operation and the interest of the game operation is improved.

  Further, since the selection switch 53 (selection means) provided with the handle portion 54 is disposed on the front surface of the machine body 2 that is easy for the player to operate, the player can freely select the selection switch 53 (selection means) as necessary. Selection operation can be performed.

  In this first embodiment, the selection switch 53 having the handle 54 is a selection means for selecting any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d as a start switch. It is also possible to configure so that the operation switch serving as the start switch is automatically selected at a predetermined timing by the game control means. Thereby, for example, if the position of the start switch is changed for each predetermined game, the player's mood is changed, and fatigue can be reduced. Also, if the position of the start switch is changed according to the game state, the game will not be monotonous and the game will become more interesting.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This second embodiment shows one embodiment of the invention according to claim 3.

  In this second embodiment, the game control means includes predetermined switch set patterns 1 to 4 (see FIG. 3 (A)) preset for each of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d serving as start switches. Of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, the operation switch first operated by the player is used as a start switch, and the switch set pattern (see FIG. 3B) assigned to the operation switch is used. The remaining operation switches are provided with control contents that are stop switches corresponding to the reels (rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c). Here, the game control means is constituted by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 4) as in the first embodiment.

  The operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d) that is first operated by the player is used as a start switch, and the remaining operations are performed according to the switch set pattern assigned to the operation switch. A game control process in which the switch is a stop switch corresponding to each reel (rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game state determination process (step S100) and the active line setting / display process (step S200) executed in the main game process are the main game process of the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 5). Since they are the same as those in FIG.

  In subsequent step S300, it is determined whether or not the start switch flag is ON by operating any one of the first switch (operation switch 12a) to the fourth switch (operation switch 12d), and the start switch flag is determined. If is ON, the process proceeds to step S314. If it is determined in step S300 that the start switch flag is not ON, it is determined whether any one of the first switch (operation switch 12a) to the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is being operated ( Step S301). If any of the first switch to the fourth switch is ON in step S301, it is determined whether or not the betting number signal detection count N is 0 (step S302), and N = 0 is not satisfied. If a medal insertion or betting operation has been performed, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the first switch (operation switch 12a) (step S303). If the switch is the first switch, the switch set pattern 1 (see FIG. 3B) is turned on to set the switch set pattern 1 (step S304). Accordingly, the first switch (operation switch 12a) is used as a start switch, and the remaining second switch (operation switch 12b) to fourth switch (operation switch 12d) are set to stop switches corresponding to the respective rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c. can do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth switches is not ON in step S301, the process is terminated. In step S302, if the betting number signal detection count N is 0 and no medals have been inserted or a betting operation has not been performed, the processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the operated switch is not the first switch, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the second switch (operation switch 12b) (step S305). If the switch is the second switch, the switch set pattern 2 (see FIG. 3B) is turned on to set the switch set pattern 2 (step S306). As a result, the second switch (operation switch 12b) is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), third switch (operation switch 12c), and fourth switch (operation switch 12d) are used as the rotary reels 6a, It can be set as the stop switch corresponding to 6b, 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON.

  If it is determined in step S305 that the operated switch is not the second switch, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is the third switch (operation switch 12c) (step S307). If the switch is the third switch, the switch set pattern 3 (see FIG. 3B) is turned on to set the switch set pattern 3 (step S308). Thus, the third switch (operation switch 12c) is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), second switch (operation switch 12b), and fourth switch (operation switch 12d) are used as the rotary reels 6a, It can be set as the stop switch corresponding to 6b, 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON.

  If it is determined in step S307 that the operated switch is not the third switch, the switch set pattern 4 is set by turning on the flag of the switch set pattern 4 (see FIG. 3B) (step S307). S309). As a result, the fourth switch (operation switch 12d) is used as a start switch, and the remaining first switch (operation switch 12a), second switch (operation switch 12b), and third switch (operation switch 12c) are set to the respective reels 6a, It can be set as a stop switch corresponding to 6b and 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S310 and the start switch flag is turned ON.

  Subsequent lottery processing (step S311) to winning determination processing (step S500) is the same as the main game processing (see FIG. 5) of the first embodiment described above, and therefore redundant description is omitted.

  In the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d) that the player first operates becomes a start switch for each game. Thus, for example, a right-handed player operates the leftmost operation switch 12a first, and a left-handed player operates the rightmost operation switch 12d first, so that either a right-handed player or a left-handed player can operate. It becomes easy to operate the start switch. In addition, regardless of the dominant hand of the player, the other operation switches are switched to the switch set patterns 1 to 4 by first operating a favorite operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d). Based on this, it becomes a stop switch corresponding to each rotation reel 6a, 6b, 6c, a change arises in switch operation, and the interest property of game operation improves.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This third embodiment shows one embodiment of the invention according to claims 4 and 5.

  As described above, the four operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d arranged in a horizontal row on the front surface of the operation unit 7 (see FIG. 1) are assembled to the case body 16 as shown in FIG. Yes. In order to facilitate the assembly of the case body 16, as shown in FIG. 12, a base member 18 having a front plate 17 attached to the front door 4 and an intermediate portion fixed to the rear portion of the base member 18. The member 19 is divided into a rear member 20 fixed to the rear portion of the intermediate member 19, and each of the members 18, 19, 20 is a pair of front and rear provided at the left and right end portions thereof. They are integrated through the engaging action of the pawl 21 and the engaging groove 22. A sensor substrate 23 is disposed at the rear of the rear member 20, and the sensor substrate 23 is fixed to a plurality of mounting shafts 24 protruding rearward from the rear member 20 using screws 25.

  The case body 16 is formed with four insertion holes 26 in the front-rear direction in a horizontal row, and each insertion hole 26 has an operation shaft having a predetermined length constituting each operation switch 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d. 27 are inserted so as to be able to advance and retreat, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, etc., each insertion hole 26 is formed as a hole having a continuous cross section extending from the base member 18 to the rear member 20, and is inserted through the front plate 17 of the base member 18. The front hole end of the hole 26 is a large-diameter opening 29 into which a substantially spherical operation head 28 attached to the front end of each operation shaft 27 can be inserted. Further, the rear hole end of the insertion hole 26 that opens in the rear member 20 is a small-diameter opening 31 through which a flat plate-like detected portion 30 formed at the rear end of each operation shaft 27 can be inserted.

  Each operation shaft 27 includes a tiltable operation position (see FIG. 13A) where the operation head 28 attached to the front end has come out of the large-diameter opening 29 of the insertion hole 26, and a front portion of the operation head 28. Are provided so as to be convertible to a pressing-operation-possible position (see FIG. 14A) protruding from the large-diameter opening 29 of the insertion hole 26. Here, guide pins 32 (see FIG. 12) are formed on the left and right sides of each operation shaft 27, and both ends of the guide pins 32 extend in the front-rear direction formed on both sides of each insertion hole 26. The guide grooves 33 are inserted through the guide grooves 33 having a predetermined length. Then, the guide pins 32 that move in the guide grooves 33 as the operation shafts 27 advance and retreat are operated so that each operation shaft 27 can be tilted (see FIG. 15 (A)) and pressed (FIG. 15 (B)). )) And the amount of movement displacement at the position where the pressing operation is possible, and the operation shaft 27 is tiltably provided at the position where the tilting operation is possible with the guide pin 32 as a fulcrum. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the lower edge of the guide groove 33 abuts on the guide pin 32 at the position where the operation shaft 27 can be tilted and the position where the pressing operation is possible. Moderation protrusions 34a and 34b are provided, and when the position of each operation shaft 27 is changed, the guide pin 32 gets over the moderation protrusions 34a and 34b by moving the operation shaft 27 forward and backward with a slightly strong force. So that you can move.

  Further, in each insertion hole 26, at the position where the operation shaft 27 can be tilted as shown in FIG. 13 (a), it comes into contact with the operation shaft 27 that has been tilted, so that the tilting state is changed to the non-tilting state. An urging member 35 (see FIG. 16) made of a urging plate spring is disposed. In addition, when the operation shaft 27 is tilted as shown in FIG. 13B at the position where the operation shaft 27 can be tilted as shown in FIG. 13A, the first detection member detects the tilt displacement. 36 is disposed in each insertion hole 26. The first detection member 36 uses a photosensor having a pair of light projecting portions and light receiving portions facing each other, and is projected by the detected portion 30 at the rear end that is displaced in accordance with the tilting operation of the operation shaft 27. When the passing light between the light part and the light receiving part is blocked, an on / off switching signal is transmitted. This signal is input to a control circuit (see FIG. 4) that controls the game operation of the slot machine 1. Here, if the signal is sent from any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that has become a start switch, the control circuit provides rotation start control of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. Further, if it is sent from any of the remaining operation switches that have become stop switches, the control circuit will be used for rotation stop control of any of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  Further, in each insertion hole 26, a biasing force is formed by a coil spring that normally biases the operation shaft 27 forward so as to be in a non-pressed state at a position where the operation shaft 27 can be pressed as shown in FIG. A member 37 is provided. The urging member 37 is mounted on the front side of the rear member 20, and as shown in FIG. 14B, when the operation shaft 27 is pressed backward, a spring provided on the operation shaft 27 is provided. The elastic force is stored by being compressed by the receiving piece 38, and the operating shaft 27 is returned to the non-pressed state via the elastic force. Further, when the operation shaft 27 is pushed backward as shown in FIG. 14 (b) at the position where the operation shaft 27 can be pushed as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the operation shaft 27 is moved backward. The second detection members 39 for detecting the movement displacement are arranged on the front side of the sensor substrate 23, respectively. Similar to the first detection member 36 described above, the second detection member 39 uses a photosensor having a pair of light projecting portions and light receiving portions that face each other. When the passing light between the light projecting part and the light receiving part is blocked by the detected part 30 at the rear end protruding rearward from the small diameter opening part 31, an on / off switching signal is transmitted. This signal is input to a control circuit (see FIG. 4) that controls the game operation of the slot machine 1. Here, if the signal is sent from any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that has become a start switch, the control circuit provides rotation start control of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. Further, if it is sent from any of the remaining operation switches that have become stop switches, the control circuit will be used for rotation stop control of any of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, an engagement groove 40 capable of engaging the medal M from above is formed in the operation head 28 attached to the front end of each operation shaft 27. By engaging the medal M, the operation shaft 27 can be easily pulled out from the position where the pressing operation is possible. Further, a pair of recesses 41 and 41 into which fingers can be inserted are formed on both sides of each insertion hole 26 opened in the front plate 17 and can be pressed with two fingers inserted into the recesses 41 and 41. The operation head 28 in the position can be held. Also by this, the operation of pulling out each operation shaft 27 from the position where the pressing operation is possible can be easily performed.

  In such a configuration, the operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d) constituting the start switch and the remaining operation switches constituting the stop switch can be tilted for each switch. The operation shaft 27 can be converted into a position (see FIG. 13 (a)) and a pressing operation possible position (see FIG. 14 (a)). When the operation shaft 27 is converted into a tiltable operation position, an operation head 28 is obtained. The rotation reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be started or stopped by tilting the operation shaft 27, while the operation shaft 27 is pressed to the operation head 28 when the operation shaft 27 is converted into a position where the operation can be performed. Thus, the rotary reels 6a, 6b, 6c can be started or stopped. Thereby, the operation switch used by the player as a start switch can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted, and the remaining operation switches used as a stop switch can be changed to a push button type that can be pressed. Further, regardless of the type of the start switch and the stop switch, the player's favorite operation switch can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted or a push button type that can be pressed. Furthermore, since two kinds of operation methods, such as a tilting operation and a pressing operation, can be selected at any time during the game for each operation switch, the game operation can be changed. Therefore, even if the game is continued for a long time, fatigue of the shoulders and arms can be reduced.

  In addition, both end portions of the guide pin 32 projecting from the left and right sides of the operation shaft 27 are inserted into guide grooves 33 of a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole 26, respectively. The amount of movement between the position where the operation shaft 27 can be tilted and the position where the pressing operation can be performed, and the amount of movement displacement at the position where the pressing operation can be performed, are defined by the guide pin 32 moving in the position 33, and the guide pin 32 moves in the position where the tilt operation is possible Since the operation shaft 27 is tiltably provided with the pin 32 as a fulcrum, the operation shaft 27 that is converted into the tiltable position and the pressable position is positioned at the conversion position. It can be accurately performed through the positioning action of the guide groove 33 that defines the amount of movement and the guide pin 32 inserted through the guide groove 33, and the pressing operation at the position where the pressing operation is possible is specified. Can be carried out appropriately in accordance with the displacement amount, further, it is possible to smoothly perform the tilting operation of the operating shaft 27 in the tilting can position the guide pin 32 as the fulcrum.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The fourth embodiment shows an embodiment of the invention according to claims 6 and 7, and enables a touch operation in place of the pressing operation in the third embodiment. .

  In the fourth embodiment, the case body 16 to which the four operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d are assembled includes a base member 18 having a front plate 17 attached to the front door 4, as shown in FIG. The base member 18 is divided into an intermediate member 19 fixed to the rear portion of the base member 18 and a rear member 20 fixed to the rear portion of the intermediate member 19. The engagement claw 21 and the engagement groove 22 that form a pair at the front and rear provided in the portion are integrated through the engagement action. Further, the sensor substrate 23 and the urging member 37 in the first embodiment are removed.

  Conductive operation shafts 27 are inserted through the through-holes 26 in the front-rear direction formed in four horizontal lines in the case body 16 so as to be able to advance and retreat. The tilting operation possible position (see FIG. 19A) where the head portion 28 has come out of the large-diameter opening portion 29 of the insertion hole 26 and only the front side portion of the operation head portion 28 from the large-diameter opening portion 29 of the insertion hole 26. It is provided so that it can be converted into a projecting touch operable position (see FIG. 20). Further, the guide groove 33 through which the guide pin 32 (see FIG. 18) of each operation shaft 27 is inserted has a tiltable operation position (see FIG. 21 (a)) and a touch operation possible position (FIG. 21 (FIG. 21)). B) is formed to have a predetermined length that defines the amount of movement between the two), and each operation shaft 27 can be tilted with the guide pin 32 as a fulcrum at a tiltable position.

  A conductive touch member 42 having a touch surface 43 exposed on the front portion of the operation head 28 is fitted in the operation head 28 attached to the front end of each operation shaft 27. The touch member 42 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a screw hole 47 formed on the rear side of the touch member 42 is screwed into a screw portion 44 at the front end of the operation shaft 27, whereby the operation head 28 is moved to the operation shaft 27. The touch member 42 and the operation shaft 27 are electrically connected to each other at the front end. Further, a conductive coil spring 45 is interposed in a compressed state between the front wall surface of the screw hole 47 of the touch member 42 and the front end surface of the operation shaft 27, and the operation head 28 is prevented from loosening by the coil spring 45. Thus, a more reliable electrical connection between the touch member 42 and the operation shaft 27 is obtained.

  Further, in each insertion hole 26, at the position where the operation shaft 27 can be tilted as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the operation shaft 27 is tilted, and the tilted state is changed to the non-tilted state. An urging member 35 (see FIG. 16) made of a urging plate spring is disposed. Further, when the operating shaft 27 is tilted as shown in FIG. 19 (b) at the position where the operating shaft 27 can be tilted as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the detection member 36 ′ for detecting the tilt displacement. Is disposed in each insertion hole 26. The above-described photosensor is used for the detection member 36 ′, and when the passing light is blocked by the detected portion 30 at the rear end that is displaced in accordance with the tilting operation of the operation shaft 27, the on / off switching signal Is sent out. This signal is input to a control circuit (see FIG. 4) that controls the game operation of the slot machine 1. Here, if the signal is sent from any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that has become a start switch, the control circuit provides rotation start control of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. Further, if it is sent from any of the remaining operation switches that have become stop switches, the control circuit will be used for rotation stop control of any of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, each insertion hole 26 is electrically connected to each operation shaft 27 converted into a touch operable position, and is connected to the touch member 42 via the operation shaft 27. Terminal members 46 that are conductive and have the touch member 42 as an input end of a touch switch circuit (not shown) are provided. Each terminal member 46 is made of a conductive leaf spring, and has one end fixed to the rear member 20 of the case body 16 and suspended in the rear hole end of the insertion hole 26, and converted into a touch operable position. The operation shaft 27 can come into contact with the rear end portion. The touch switch circuit uses a known detection circuit configured to send an on / off switching signal from the output end when a person touches the input end, and touches the operation shaft 27 shown in FIG. When a person touches the touch surface 43 of the touch member 42 as an input end at the operable position, an on / off switching signal is transmitted from the output end. This signal is input to a control circuit (see FIG. 4) that controls the game operation of the slot machine 1. Here, if the signal is sent from any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that has become a start switch, the control circuit provides rotation start control of the rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. Further, if it is sent from any of the remaining operation switches that have become stop switches, the control circuit will be used for rotation stop control of any of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  In addition, the same components as those of the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the third embodiment, and redundant description is omitted.

  In such a configuration, the operation switch (any one of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d) constituting the start switch and the remaining operation switches constituting the stop switch can be tilted for each switch. The operation shaft 27 can be converted into a position (see FIG. 19A) and a touch operable position (see FIG. 20), and when the operation shaft 27 is converted into a tiltable operation position, the operation shaft with respect to the operation head 28 is converted. The rotation reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be started or stopped by tilting operation 27, and when the operation shaft 27 is converted into a touch operable position, the touch member 42 disposed on the operation head 28 is touched. The rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be started or stopped by a touch operation on the surface 43. Thereby, the operation switch used as a start switch by the player can be changed to a lever type that can be tilted, and the remaining operation switches used as stop switches can be changed to a touch button type that can be touch-operated. Further, regardless of the type of the start switch and the stop switch, the player's favorite operation switch can be changed to a lever type capable of tilting operation or a touch button type capable of touch operation. Furthermore, since two types of operation methods, such as tilt operation and touch operation, can be selected at any time during the game for each operation switch, the game operation can be changed. Thus, even if the game is continued for a long time, fatigue of the shoulders and arms can be reduced.

  In addition, both end portions of the guide pin 32 projecting from the left and right sides of the operation shaft 27 are inserted into guide grooves 33 of a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole 26, respectively. The amount of movement of the operation shaft 27 between the tiltable position and the touchable position is defined by the guide pin 32 moving in the position 33, and the operation shaft 27 can be tilted with the guide pin 32 as a fulcrum at the tiltable position. By providing the guide shaft 33 and the guide groove for defining the amount of movement of the operation shaft 27, the operation shaft 27 that is converted into the tiltable operation position and the touch operation possible position is positioned at the conversion position. The guide pin 32 inserted through the guide pin 32 can be accurately performed through a positioning operation, and the tilting operation of the operation shaft 27 at the tiltable position is performed with the guide pin 32 as a fulcrum. It can be carried out smoothly.

  In the third embodiment, all of the four operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d can be converted into two types of operation methods including a tilting operation and a pressing operation. All of the two operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d can be converted into two types of operation methods including a tilting operation and a touch operation. Instead, four operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d Of these, those located at least on the left and right sides can be provided so as to be convertible into the two types of operation methods. Further, in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment, all (four) insertion holes 26 are formed in the single case body 16, but instead of this, for example, two on the left and right sides. The case body may be divided and the two insertion holes 26 may be formed in both case bodies, or the case body may be provided for each operation switch, and the insertion holes 26 may be formed in each case body. . As a result, when a problem occurs, it is possible to quickly replace a part of the operation switch. Furthermore, in the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment, the slot machine using medals as game media has been described. However, the present invention is a slot machine configured so that game balls for pachinko machines can be used as game media. It is also applicable to. Further, other configurations can be appropriately changed within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, in the third embodiment, the first detection member 36 for detecting the tilt displacement of the operation shaft 27 is used for the start switch, By applying the second detection member 39 for detecting the backward displacement of the operation shaft 27 for the stop switch to the configuration of the second embodiment, each of the operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d. The rotary reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are started to rotate by the sending signal of the first detection member 36 that first detects the tilt displacement of the operation shaft 27, and the remaining operation switches are based on the switch set patterns 1 to 4 described above. May be a stop switch. As a result, the player changes the operation switch to be operated first as a start switch to a lever type that can be tilted, and changes the remaining operation switch to be used as a stop switch to a push button type that can be pressed. It can be carried out.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to the present invention. It is a front view of the selection switch 53 (selection means). (A) is a chart showing the relationship between each operation switch and switch set patterns 1 to 4, and (b) is a chart showing pattern contents of each switch set pattern 1 to 4. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls game operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main game process in a 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effective line setting / display process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of rotation reel stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main game process in a 2nd Example. It is an external appearance perspective view of case body 16 concerning the 1st example with which operation switches 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d were assembled. It is a disassembled perspective view of the case body 16 same as the above. The internal structure of the case body 16 is shown. (A) is a side sectional view showing a state in which the operation shaft 27 is converted into a tiltable position, and (B) is a state in which the operation shaft 27 is tilted at the tiltable position. It is a sectional side view of a state. (A) is a side sectional view of the case body 16 showing a state in which the operation shaft 27 is converted into a pressable position, and (b) is a case body 16 showing a state in which the operation shaft 27 is pressed at the pressable position. FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the arrangement | positioning relationship between the guide groove 33 and the guide pin 32 in a 1st Example. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an arrangement state of an urging member 35. FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing an engagement groove 40 formed in the operation head 28. It is a disassembled perspective view of the case body 16 concerning a 2nd Example. The internal structure of the case body 16 is shown. (A) is a side sectional view showing a state in which the operation shaft 27 is converted into a tiltable position, and (B) is a state in which the operation shaft 27 is tilted at the tiltable position. It is a sectional side view of a state. FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the case body 16 showing a state where the operation shaft 27 is converted into a touch operable position. It is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the arrangement | positioning relationship between the guide groove 33 and the guide pin 32 in 2nd Example.

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1 Slot machine 2 Airframe 6a, 6b, 6c Rotating reel
12a, 12b, 12c, 12d Operation switch 26 Insertion hole 28 Operation head 27 Operation shaft 32 Guide pin 33 Guide groove 35 Biasing member 36 First detection member 36 'detection member 37 Biasing member 39 Second detection member 43 Touch surface 42 Touch member 46 Terminal member 53 Selection switch (selection means)
54 Handle 100 Main control board (game control means)

Claims (2)

In a slot machine comprising a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch,
Selecting means for selecting any one of the operation switches as a start switch;
The game control means has a predetermined switch set pattern preset for each operation switch to be a start switch, the operation switch selected by the selection means is a start switch, and the switch set assigned to the operation switch According to the pattern, the remaining operation switches are provided with a control content that is a stop switch corresponding to each reel ,
All operation switches or operation switches located at least on both sides
It is inserted through the insertion hole in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the tiltable operation position where the operation head provided at the front end has come out of the insertion hole, and only the front part of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole. An operation shaft provided so as to be convertible by a forward / backward operation in the front-rear direction to the position where the pressing operation is possible;
An urging member for urging the operation shaft at the tiltable operation position so as to change from the tilted state accompanying the tilting operation to the non-tilted state;
A first detection member for detecting a tilt displacement associated with a tilt operation of the operation shaft at the tilt operation enabled position;
An urging member for urging the operation shaft at the position where the pressing operation is possible, so as to be normally in a non-pressing state;
A second detection member for detecting a backward movement displacement associated with the pressing operation of the operating shaft at the pressing operation possible position;
With
Guide pins that are inserted into guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole, and both end portions of the guide pins protruding from both the left and right sides of the operation shaft are inserted into the guide grooves. Defines the amount of movement between the position where the operation shaft can be tilted and the position where the pressing operation can be performed, and the amount of movement displacement at the position where the pressing operation can be performed, and the operation shaft can tilt using the guide pin as a fulcrum at the position where the operation can be performed Slot machine characterized by being provided in . In a slot machine comprising a plurality of operation switches operated by a player when starting or stopping a plurality of reels, and a game control means for controlling start or stop of each reel based on the operation of each operation switch,
Selecting means for selecting any one of the operation switches as a start switch;
The game control means has a predetermined switch set pattern preset for each operation switch to be a start switch, the operation switch selected by the selection means is a start switch, and the switch set assigned to the operation switch According to the pattern, the remaining operation switches are provided with a control content that is a stop switch corresponding to each reel,
All operation switches or operation switches located at least on both sides
It is inserted through the insertion hole in the front-rear direction opening in the front of the machine body so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the tiltable operation position where the operation head provided at the front end has come out of the insertion hole, and only the front part of the operation head protrudes from the insertion hole. A conductive operation axis that can be converted to a position where touch operation is possible by advancing and retracting in the front-rear direction; and
A conductive touch member that includes a touch surface exposed at a front portion of the operation head and is electrically connected to the operation shaft;
An urging member for urging the operation shaft at the tiltable operation position so as to change from the tilted state accompanying the tilting operation to the non-tilted state;
A detection member for detecting a tilt displacement associated with a tilt operation of the operation shaft at the tilt operation enabled position;
It is disposed in the back of the insertion hole, and is electrically connected to the operation shaft converted into the touch operable position, and is electrically connected to the touch member via the operation shaft, and the touch member is input to the touch switch circuit. A terminal member as an end
With
Guide pins that are inserted into guide grooves having a predetermined length along the front-rear direction formed on both sides of the insertion hole, and both end portions of the guide pins protruding from both the left and right sides of the operation shaft are inserted into the guide grooves. The slot machine is characterized in that the amount of movement of the operation shaft between the tiltable position and the touchable position is defined, and the operation shaft is tiltable with the guide pin as a fulcrum at the tiltable position. .

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