JP4953261B1 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to reliably observe that a rotating reel stops within a time limit after a stop switch operation, reduce a processing load from the stop switch operation to the rotating reel stop, and increase a degree of freedom in processing design related to stop control. .
SOLUTION: Stop position data creation means 162 and rotation stop control means 180 are provided. The stop position data creation means 162 is operated until all rotation reels 25 are at a constant speed based on an operation of a start switch 37, and a stop switch. Stop position data is created based on the operation of 38, and if stop position data creation has not been completed at the time of the next stop switch 38 operation, stop position data is created only for the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time of operation. Then, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined by the stop position data.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine in which a rotating reel is formed so as to be able to stop at a stop position corresponding to a result of a role lottery and an operation timing of a stop switch.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a slot machine, one in which a lottery is drawn by a winning lottery means and stop control of a rotating reel is performed based on a result of the lottery is known. Specifically, when the start switch is operated, a role lottery is performed by the role lottery means, and when the player operates the stop switch, depending on the result of the role lottery and the operation timing of the stop switch The stop position of the rotary reel is determined, and control is performed so that the rotary reel is stopped at this stop position. For example, if you do not win any part by lottery, if the stop switch is operated, the combination of symbols of any part within the range where the rotating reel can be stopped (ie within the pull-in range) The stop position is determined so that the reel does not stop at the same time, and the rotating reel is controlled to stop at the stop position. On the other hand, when any of the winning combinations is won by the winning lottery, if the stop switch is operated, the combination of symbols of the winning combination is stopped as much as possible within the range where the rotating reel can be stopped. Such a stop position is determined, and control is performed to stop the rotating reel at the stop position.

In addition, in order to make the combination of symbols displayed when the rotating reel stops, the stop control is switched based on whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed during the rotation of the rotating reel, and the same lottery results are also different. There is also known a slot machine formed so that the stop position is determined.
The slot machine as described above is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below.

JP 2002-153596 A

Here, the slot machine has a specification requirement that the rotating reel must be stopped within a predetermined time limit (190 ms) after the stop switch is operated. All slot machines must comply with the conditions.
However, in the slot machine as described above, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined after the stop switch is operated. In other words, triggered by the operation of the stop switch, a process such as searching for a position where the rotating reel can be stopped or a position where the rotating reel cannot be stopped is performed to determine the stopping position of the rotating reel, and then the rotating reel is placed at the stop position. It will be stopped. Then, after the stop switch is operated, all of the above processes must be performed within a predetermined time limit (190 ms), and there is no room for the processing time. As a result, there has been a problem that it is difficult to design with a high degree of freedom.

In addition, when a stop switch is operated at the same timing as the lapse of a predetermined time in a slot machine that switches the stop control based on whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed during rotation of the rotating reel, the stop control is performed Since the rotation reel stop position must be determined after switching, more processing must be performed before the rotation reel is stopped. Therefore, there has been a problem that the above-described series of processing cannot be completed within a predetermined time limit (190 ms) after the stop switch is operated, and there is a possibility that a situation in which the above conditions cannot be observed may occur.
Such a problem is notable when using a reel with 21 symbols around the rotating reel of a slot machine, and particularly when using a reel with 20 symbols around. .

  Therefore, the following invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and since the stop switch has been operated while ensuring that the rotating reel stops within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch has been operated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can reduce the burden of processing executed until the rotating reel stops and can increase the degree of freedom in design of processing related to stop control of the rotating reel.

The following invention has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(First invention)
In the first invention, a plurality of rotating reels 25 having a plurality of symbols 51 around them, a start switch 37 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 25, and rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 25 When the stop switch 38 is operated based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means 140 and the lottery means 140 for performing the lottery based on the operation of the stop switch 38 for stopping and the start switch 37 Based on the operation of the stop position data and the stop position data creating means 162 for creating stop position data corresponding to each position of the rotary reel 25 and the stop switch 38, the stop position data for stopping the rotary reel 25 is determined. At the stop position determined corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated in the stop position data created by the creation means 162, the rotary reel 25 Rotation stop control means 180 for stopping the rotation position, and stop position data creation means 162 is based on the operation of the start switch 37 until all the rotation speeds of the rotary reels 25 reach a constant speed. When stop position data is created for all the positions of the rotary reel 25 and the stop switch 38 is not operated at the time of the operation based on the operation of each stop switch 38, Although the stop position data is created again for all the positions of all the rotating reels 25 where the operation of the stop switch 38 is not performed, after the operation of the one stop switch 38, the operation of the next stop switch 38, If the creation of the stop position data has not been completed, the stop position data is obtained only for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operating the stop switch 38. Is formed so as to create a rotation stop control unit 180, the when the creation of the stopping position data at the time of the operation of the stop switch 38 has been finished, the reels 25 with the stop position data If the stop position data has not been created at the time of operation of the stop switch 38, the stop position data created only for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 is used. Thus, the rotary reel 25 is formed to stop .

Here, the slot machine 10 includes not only a game that uses a game medal as a game medium but also a game that uses a game ball as a game medium (so-called Parrot (registered trademark) game machine). .
Further, the number of symbols 51 attached to the rotary reel 25 is not particularly limited, and may be 20 or 21, for example. In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, for example, three rotation reels 25 (left reel 22, middle reel 23, and right reel 24) can be installed. The number of rotary reels 25 that can be installed is not limited to three, and may be four or more.

The role lottery means 140 is for performing a lottery based on the operation of the start switch 37. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, when the start switch 37 is operated, the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is performed to determine whether a plurality of predetermined combinations are won or not. .
The stop position data creating means 162 determines a stop position for stopping the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated, corresponding to each position of the rotating reel 25, based on the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140. This is for creating stop position data.
Here, the “position of the rotating reel 25” means the rotating position of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. For example, in the slot machine 10 in which one symbol 51 is displayed on each of the upper, middle, and lower portions of the display window 34, the stop position data creating means 162 includes each symbol attached to the periphery. 51 can be formed so as to create stop position data respectively defining the stop position of the rotating reel 25 when it is assumed that the stop switch 38 is operated at the position where the display window 34 is displayed in the middle. it can. For example, when 21 symbols 51 are attached around each rotary reel 25, the positions of the rotary reels 25 (total numbers) at which the 21 symbols 51 are displayed in the middle of the display window 34. 21) Determine the stop position for each.

  Further, the stop position data creating means 162, based on the operation of the start switch 37, outputs stop position data for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 until the rotational speeds of all the rotating reels 25 reach a constant speed. Shaped to create. For example, in the slot machine 10 in which three rotary reels 25 (left reel 22, middle reel 23, and right reel 24) are provided and stop switches 38 are provided corresponding to the rotary reels 25, the stop position When the start switch 37 is operated, the data creation means 162 creates stop position data for all positions of the three rotary reels 25 until all the three rotary reels 25 are in the constant speed rotation state. To do.

Note that the stop position data creating means 162 does not wait until the rotation speed of all the rotation reels 25 becomes constant when the start switch 37 is operated, but not until the rotation reels 25 start to rotate. In addition, stop position data may be created for all positions of all the rotating reels 25.
Further, when there are rotating reels 25 that are not yet operated at the time of the operation based on the operation of each stop switch 38, all the rotating reels 25 that are not operated at the stop switch 38 are present. The stop position data is created anew for all the positions. For example, in the slot machine 10 described above, when the first stop switch 38 is operated, the stop position data creating means 162 has two rotary reels 25 that have not yet been operated (that is, the rotation) Stop position data is recreated for all the positions of the two rotating reels 25). When the second stop switch 38 is operated, all the positions of one rotating reel 25 (that is, one rotating reel 25 that is rotating) for which the stop switch 38 has not been operated yet are stopped again. Recreate the position data.

Further, the stop position data creating means 162 operates the stop switch 38 when the creation of stop position data has not been completed at the time of the operation of the next stop switch 38 after the operation of the one stop switch 38. The stop position data is created only for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of the above.
Here, “when the creation of stop position data has not been completed” means that when there are a plurality of rotation reels 25 for which stop position data is to be created, the creation of stop position data for all the rotation reels 25 is performed. This means not only when it has not been completed but also when the creation of stop position data for some of the rotating reels 25 has not been completed. Further, not only when the stop position data has not been created for the rotating reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 (that is, the next stop switch 38), but also corresponds to the stop switch 38 that has not been operated. This includes the case where the creation of stop position data for the rotating reel 25 is not completed.

For example, in the slot machine 10 described above, the stop position data creating means 162 has two rotating reels when the second stop switch 38 is operated after the first stop switch 38 is operated. The position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the second stop switch 38 when the creation of stop position data has not been completed for any of the 25 Only stop position data may be created.
Further, when the second stop switch 38 is operated, only the rotating reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 is stopped as described above when the creation of stop position data is not completed. Position data may be created.

Further, when the second stop switch 38 is operated, only the rotating reel 25 corresponding to the non-operated stop switch 38 is stopped as described above when the creation of stop position data has not been completed. Position data may be created.
More specifically, the stop position data creating unit 162 includes a stop table 161 described later in the slot machine 10, and includes a stop point data creating unit 163 described later and a stop position determining unit 164 described later. can do.
Here, the stop table 161 defines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the position of the rotary reel 25.

Further, the stop point data creation means 163 determines whether each position of the rotating reel 25 is a position where the rotating reel 25 cannot be stopped, based on at least the result of the lottery by the role lottering means 140, or the rotating reel This is for determining whether or not it is a stoppable position where 25 can be stopped, and for generating stop point data in which a priority order is set for the stoppable position.
The stop position determining means 164 moves from the position of the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotating reel 25 stops based on the stop point data created by the stop point data creating means 163. If there is only one stoppable position with the highest priority in the range of the possible number of symbols 51, the highest priority is set although the stoppable position is set as the stop position. In the case where there are a plurality of stoppable positions, the stop position data is set so that the stop position set in the stop table 161 is set as the stop position.

That is, according to these means, stop point data is created before the operation of each stop switch 38, and stop position data that defines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is created based on the stop point data. Can do.
Based on the operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 is determined corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 162. This is for stopping the rotary reel 25 at the stopped position. That is, when the stop switch 38 is operated, the rotary reel 25 stops at the stop position defined in the stop position data corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. It becomes.

It should be noted that the stop control of the slot machine 10 according to the present invention is performed on the rotating reel 25 having 20 symbols 51 on the periphery and on the rotating reel 25 having 21 symbols 51 on the periphery. Can also be applied.
(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the stop position data creating unit 162 sets the stop position to stop the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated based on the lottery result by the role lottering unit 140. Create stop position data determined for each of the 25 positions. Further, the stop position data creating means 162, based on the operation of the start switch 37, outputs stop position data for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 until the rotational speeds of all the rotating reels 25 reach a constant speed. Based on the operation of each stop switch 38, if there is a rotating reel 25 that has not yet been operated at the time of the operation, all the reels that have not been operated at the stop switch 38 Stop position data is newly created for all positions of the rotary reel 25. In addition, after the operation of one stop switch 38, if the creation of stop position data has not been completed at the time of operation of the next stop switch 38, the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 Create stop position data only for. Then, based on the operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 corresponds to the position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 162. The rotary reel 25 is stopped at a predetermined stop position.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, in principle, before each stop switch 38 is operated, all the rotary reels 25 that have not been operated yet (that is, during rotation) Stop position data for all the positions of all the rotating reels 25) is created. Therefore, after the stop switch 38 is operated, a process for stopping the rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined in the stop position data may be performed.
On the other hand, for example, when a plurality of stop switches 38 are operated almost simultaneously, a situation such as the operation of any one of the stop switches 38 being accepted, the operation of one stop switch 38 is performed. After that, since the time interval until the operation of the next stop switch 38 has become extremely short, if the creation of stop position data has not been completed, the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 Only stop position data is created. That is, in such a situation, the minimum required stop position data is generated in order to stop the rotating reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38. Then, the process of stopping the rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined in the generated minimum required stop position data is performed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the processing related to the stop control after the stop switch 38 is operated is reduced, so that the process is executed after the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotary reel 25 stops. This can reduce the burden of processing. Since there is a margin in the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated to when the rotating reel 25 stops, the degree of freedom in design of processing relating to stop control of the rotating reel 25 can be increased.
In addition, since the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated to when the rotating reel 25 is stopped is shortened, it is ensured that the rotating reel stops within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch is operated. It can be done.

(Second invention)
In addition to the features of the first invention described above, the second invention is that the creation of stop position data has not been completed at the time of the operation of the next stop switch 38 after the operation of one stop switch 38. If stop position data for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 has already been created, the rotation stop control means 180 uses the rotary reel at the stop position defined in the stop position data. 25 is formed to stop.
(Action / Effect)
According to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, when the stop switch 38 is operated, the creation of stop position data is completed for all positions of all the rotary reels 25 that have not been operated. If the stop position data for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 was operated has already been created, the stop that has already been created without creating the stop position data again. Using the position data, the rotary reel 25 is stopped.

Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the generation of duplicate stop position data, and it is possible to further improve the efficiency of the process related to the stop control of the rotary reel 25.
(Third invention)
In addition to the features of the first or second invention, the third invention is configured to always accept an operation of the stop switch 38 that has not been operated even after the stop switch 38 is operated. It is characterized by that.
(Action / Effect)
According to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, even if the next stop switch 38 is operated after one stop switch 38 is operated, the operation of the stop switch 38 is not accepted. The player can continuously operate the stop switch 38 at extremely short time intervals.

  Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the stop switch 38 can be operated at a pace for each player. Therefore, while the operational feeling of the stop switch 38 is improved, the rotary reel 25 is operated after the stop switch 38 is operated. Thus, it is possible to reduce the burden of the processing executed until the stop of the rotation, and to ensure that the rotating reel stops within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch is operated.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the present invention, the rotation reel is stopped after the stop switch is operated while ensuring that the rotation reel is stopped within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch is operated. Thus, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can reduce the burden of processing and increase the degree of freedom in design of processing related to stop control of a rotating reel.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of input and output of the control device of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the appearance of the display window of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic of the symbol arrangement | sequence in each rotation reel. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic of the structure of the role in a slot machine. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic which showed the allocation state of the step number of a stepping motor. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic of the stop table of the left reel when a bell combination and a watermelon combination are won in duplicate. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic which shows stop point data. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of a slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of stop position data creation processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a stop position determination process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 2nd form of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 2nd form of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a stop point data creation process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 2nd form of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a stop position determination process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the other form of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic which showed the allocation state of the step number of a stepping motor.

(First form)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Slot machine 10)
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment uses a disk-shaped game medal as a game medium.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing 20 that opens to the front side (the direction of the player facing the slot machine 10 when viewed from the slot machine 10), The front door 30 is configured to close the front opening so as to be openable and closable.

(Case 20)
Although not specifically shown in the figure, the housing 20 includes a main board unit including a board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, a reel unit 21 including a plurality of rotating reels 25, and various types provided in the slot machine 10. A power supply device for supplying power to the device, a hopper unit 27 for storing game medals and paying out game medals at the time of stop display of a combination of symbols 51 constituting a role are installed.
The main board unit houses a main board on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted. The main board constitutes the main control device 101 among the control devices 100 that control the operation of the slot machine 10, and specifically controls the game of the slot machine 10.

  The reel unit 21 is a main device used in the game of the slot machine 10, and includes three stepping motors 26 fixed to the frame and three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shaft of each stepping motor 26. It consists of and. Specifically, the rotary reel 25 includes a left reel 22 located on the left side in FIG. 2, a right reel 24 located on the right side in FIG. 2, and between the left reel 22 and the right reel 24. The middle reel 23 is positioned. In addition, 20 symbols 51 are attached around each rotary reel 25 (see FIG. 4). Further, the rotary reels 25 are rotated around the rotation axis of the stepping motor 26 so that a pattern 51 of the rotary reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through a display window 34 described later.

(Front door 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the front door 30 has a lamp 52 as an effect device 50 that turns on and off according to the game state, and an effect device 50 for performing various effects and notifications. A decorative portion 31 including the liquid crystal display device 53 is provided.
In addition, a medal payout opening 40 for paying out game medals from a hopper unit 27 provided in the housing 20 is provided at the lower center of the front door 30, and sound is output to both sides of the medal payout opening 40. One speaker 54 is provided as a production device 50 for each.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, a sub-board unit in which a sub-board on which various electronic parts such as an IC are mounted is provided on the back surface of the front door 30. The sub-board constitutes a sub-control device 102 for performing control related to effects in the control device 100 that controls the operation of the slot machine 10.

In addition, an operation portion 33 that protrudes to the front side is provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 30.
A medal slot 44 for inserting a game medal is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33 in order to bet a game medal when starting a game. Further, a bet switch for replacing a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine 10, with a bet of a game medal, is provided at the upper left end portion of the operation unit 33. As a bet switch, a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with one game medal bet, and a max bet switch that can be replaced with a bet of three game medals, which is the maximum number that can be bet to start a game. 36b. A settlement switch 39 for settlement of credit medals is provided at the front left end of the operation unit 33. Further, on the right side of the settlement switch 39, a lever-like start switch 37 for starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 25 by driving the stepping motor 26 is provided. Further, in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, there are three stop switches corresponding to each rotary reel 25 and for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 25 separately by stopping the driving of the stepping motor 26. 38 is provided.

In addition, a display window 34 is formed between the decorative portion 31 and the operation portion 33 in the front door 30 so that the symbols 51 of the three rotary reels 25 provided in the housing 20 can be visually recognized.
The display window 34 is provided in front of the three rotary reels 25, and when the rotation of all the three rotary reels 25 is stopped, the 20 symbols 51 displayed around each rotary reel 25 are displayed. 3 of them can be displayed, that is, visually recognized. That is, when all the three rotating reels 25 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 3, three symbols 51 are displayed vertically in the display position corresponding to each rotating reel 25 in the display window 34, respectively. . In other words, three symbols 51 are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the display window 34, respectively. In the display window 34, a total of nine symbols 51 arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has any one of the display reels 34 in each display reel 34 with the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 stopped. There are a total of five stop display lines 90 formed by connecting the stop positions of one symbol 51 in a straight line.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a stop display line 90 that connects the middle stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the middle stage of the right reel 24 is a middle line 91. An upper line 92 is a stop display line 90 that connects the upper stage of the left reel 22, the upper stage of the middle reel 23, and the upper stage of the right reel 24 in a straight line. A stop display line 90 that connects the lower stage of the left reel 22, the lower stage of the middle reel 23, and the lower stage of the right reel 24 is a lower line 93. Further, a stop display line 90 connecting the lower stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the upper stage of the right reel 24 is a right upper line 94. A stop display line 90 that connects the upper stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the lower stage of the right reel 24 is a right downward line 95.

The stop display line 90 is not limited to a straight line. For example, the stop display line 90 is a line formed by connecting the symbols 51 stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 22, the lower stage of the middle reel 23, and the lower stage of the right reel 24 with a broken line ( An L-shaped line), a line (V-shaped line) configured by connecting broken lines 51 of symbols 51 stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 22, the lower stage of the middle reel 23, and the upper stage of the right reel 24 can be determined. The stop display line 90 is not limited to these.
When a predetermined number of game medals are bet to start one game, a predetermined number of stop display lines 90 among the five stop display lines 90 are activated. Then, as a result of the lottery by the part lottery means 140 described later, when a predetermined part described later is won and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the part stops on any of the activated stop display lines 90, Profits corresponding to the amount (for example, payout of a predetermined number of game medals or execution of special games) are given.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal selector for judging whether a game medal inserted through the medal slot 44 is correct or not at a position corresponding to the lower part of the medal slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30. 43 and a medal sensor 35 for detecting a game medal determined to be an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 are provided.
(Control device 100)
As described above, the control device 100 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, and is composed of the main control device 101 and the sub-control device 102.
The main board constituting the main control device 101 and the sub board constituting the sub control device 102 are each provided with various electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RWM, and I / O. Note that only one CPU may be provided, or a plurality of CPUs may be provided. Further, the CPU, ROM, RWM, I / O, and the like may be a one-chip type configured integrally.

Further, the main control device 101 and the sub control device 102 are provided with input means capable of inputting various signals to these devices, and output means capable of outputting the result of control based on input by the input means. ing. The main control device 101 and the sub control device 102 function as various control means when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.
Specifically, the main control device 101 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 25 by controlling the start switch 37 and the stop switch 38, controls related to the game, and the sub-control device 102 relates to the game. Control the production.
(Input means of control device 100)
As input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the following sensors and switches are connected.

(1) Medal sensor 35
(2) Bet switch (single bet switch 36a, max bet switch 36b)
(3) Start switch 37
(4) Stop switch 38
(5) Checkout switch 39
All of the switches (1) to (5) are connected to the main controller 101. The input means is not limited to the switches (1) to (5). Further, input means connected to the sub-control device 102 may be provided.

(Medal sensor 35)
The medal sensor 35 is a sensor for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 44 that are determined as appropriate game medals by the medal selector 43 described above.
(Bet switch)
The bet switch is a switch for subtracting the number of credit medals and replacing it with a bet of game medals. A maximum bet switch 36b that can be replaced with a bet of three game medals is provided.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a maximum of three game medals can be bet per game by inserting game medals from the medal insertion slot 44. Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). When the game medals are credited, instead of inserting the game medals into the medal slot 44, the game medals can be bet by operating the bet switch, and the start switch 37 can be operated. Can be.
(Start switch 37)
The start switch 37 can start driving the reel unit 21 on the condition that a game medal is betted or on the condition that a combination of symbols 51 constituting a re-gamer to be described later is stopped and displayed. It is a simple lever-shaped switch.

Here, the “re-playing combination” is one of the combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 140 described later. When the re-game combination is won by lottery by the combination lottery means 140, and the symbol 51 ("REPLAY") constituting the re-play game is stopped on any of the activated stop display lines 90, the game medal The game can be played again without making a new bet.
In addition, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the next game until a predetermined time (a so-called wait time, for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses after the start switch 37 of the previous game is operated. Even if the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 does not start or the operation of the stop switch 38 becomes invalid even if the rotary reel 25 starts rotating. In other words, when the start switch 37 is operated, whether the rotating reel 25 starts to rotate on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch 37 of the previous game of the game is operated. Alternatively, the stop switch 38 is configured to be effective.

(Stop switch 38)
The stop switch 38 is a switch for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 25 by stopping the driving of the stepping motor 26. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 38 includes three switches corresponding to the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24, respectively.
Then, by operating the stop switch 38 corresponding to each rotary reel 25, the corresponding rotary reel 25 is configured to stop rotating.
Further, the stop switch 38 can be operated when the rotation speed of all the rotation reels 25 reaches a predetermined constant speed after the rotation reel 25 starts to rotate by the operation of the start switch 37. It is formed as follows.

(Checkout switch 39)
The settlement switch 39 is a switch for settlement of a credited game medal, that is, releasing the credit and paying out the credit medal.
(Output means of control device 100)
As the output means of the control apparatus 100, the following are connected as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel unit 21 (stepping motor 26)
(2) Hopper unit 27
(3) Production device 50 (lamp 52, liquid crystal display device 53, speaker 54)
The output means (1) and (2) are connected to the main control device 101, and the output means (3) is connected to the sub-control device 102. The output means is not limited to (1) to (3).

(Reel unit 21 (Stepping motor 26))
The reel unit 21 includes three stepping motors 26 fixed to a predetermined frame and a total of three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 26, respectively.
Each rotary reel 25 includes a rotary drum (not shown) formed in a cylindrical shape, and a tape-like reel tape (not shown) attached around the rotary drum. Yes. And on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape in each rotary reel 25, "Red 7,""Blue7,""BAR,""Watermelon,""Bell,""Cherry,""REPLAY," etc. A total of 20 symbols 51 of a plurality of types are displayed in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, 20 symbols 51 are arranged on each of the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24. For convenience, symbols 51 from “19” to “0” are assigned in order from the upper side to the lower side in FIG. Yes.

The rotating reel 25 rotates around the rotation axis of the stepping motor 26 so that the symbol 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through the display window 34. ing. That is, when the rotary reel 25 rotates, the symbols 51 appear to move from the upper side to the lower side in FIG.
In addition, an index (not shown) used for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 25, and a predetermined sensor (for example, for example, detecting the passage of the index) Photo sensors, magnetic sensors, touch sensors, etc.) are provided. Then, the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated based on the pulse signal output from the stepping motor 26 after each rotary reel 25 starts rotating and the index is detected by a predetermined sensor. The stop control is performed by detecting and stopping the rotating reel 25 at a predetermined position.

Specifically, the stepping motor 26 has a four-phase coil that is excited by a drive pulse supplied from the main controller 101, although not particularly shown. Then, by 1-2 phase excitation in which two-phase excitation in which two of the four-phase coils are excited simultaneously and one-phase excitation in which one of the four-phase coils is excited are alternately repeated, The rotor is driven to rotate.
Further, the stepping motor 26 has a predetermined number of steps for controlling the rotating reel 25. By assigning the number of steps to each symbol 51 of the rotating reel 25, the stop in one symbol unit is controlled. It is like that.

(Step number assignment)
Hereinafter, assignment of the number of steps in the stepping motor 26 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The stepping motor 26 of the slot machine 10 according to this embodiment has 504 steps (= 21 × 24) as the total number of steps, and the rotation speed is 80 rpm.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated and within a range of up to five symbols 51 from that time. It has become.

  Here, when the rotating reel 25 having 21 symbols 51 attached thereto is used, 24 steps can be equally assigned to each symbol 51. As described above, since the rotation speed of the stepping motor 26 is 80 rpm, the control time per step is 1.49 ms. Then, if it stops at the maximum of 5 symbols from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, the number of steps for 5 symbols is 120 steps (= 24 × 5), so the rotation is performed after the stop switch 38 is operated. The time until the reel 25 stops is 178.8 ms (= 1.49 × 120). Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 38, there is a possibility that the stop process is delayed by one step, but even if this is taken into consideration, the rotary reel 25 stops after the stop switch 38 is operated. The maximum time is 180.29 ms = (177.6 + 1.49), which is within 190 ms.

However, as described above, 20 symbols 51 are attached to the rotating reel 25 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and the number of steps cannot be equally assigned to each symbol 51. In addition, since the number of steps allocated is increased by reducing the number of symbols by one compared to the case of 21, if the allocation of the number of steps is biased, a maximum of five symbols ahead from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. When trying to stop, there is a possibility that it cannot be stopped within 190 ms.
Therefore, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the quotient M (that is, 25) and the remainder P (that is, 4) obtained by dividing 504 steps set as the total number of steps by 20 Based on the above, P / 4 (that is, 1) of symbols 51 in which M + 1 steps (that is, 26 steps) are assigned to any of the ranges of 5 consecutive symbols 51 among the 20 symbols 51 and , (20-P) / 4 (that is, 4) symbols 51 to which M steps (that is, 25 steps) are allocated are included. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the number of steps is assigned to the symbol 51 so that the sequence of 25 steps, 25 steps, 25 steps, 25 steps, and 26 steps is repeated four times.

  As a result, in any of the five consecutive ranges of the twenty symbols 51, four symbols 51 to which 25 steps are allocated and one symbol 51 to which 26 steps are allocated are included. Therefore, the total number of steps in the range of five symbols 51 is an equivalent value of 126 steps (= 26 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25). Since the control time for one step is 1.49 ms as described above, the time until the rotary reel 25 stops when the stop switch 38 is operated and the maximum rotation of five symbols is 1 time. Even considering interruptions for steps, the maximum is 189.23 ms (= 1.49 × 126 + 1.49), which is within 190 ms.

(Hopper unit 27)
The hopper unit 27 is for paying out a game medal to a player based on a game result such as a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination being stopped and displayed.
(Director 50)
The effect device 50 is for executing the effect. Specifically, the effect device 50 notifies the player of the winning etc. with the input of a predetermined effect control signal output from the sub-control device 102. This is for performing various effects.
Specifically, the rendering device 50 includes a lamp 52, a liquid crystal display device 53, a speaker 54, and the like. Note that the rendering device 50 is not limited to these devices, and may include an image display device such as a CRT display device, a dot matrix display device, or an electroluminescence display device.

The lamp 52 is for exciting the game or notifying that a predetermined combination is won by blinking, turning on or off the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 53 is for performing game effects and various notifications by displaying characters and images (still images and moving images). In addition, the speaker 54 is for performing a game effect and various notifications by outputting predetermined sound effects and BGM.
Specifically, when a predetermined game (for example, a BB game) is started or a predetermined combination is won, the game control means 120 described later is transferred to the effect control means 300 of the sub-control device 102 described later. A game start signal and a winning signal are output. Then, the effect control means 300 selects predetermined effect data, triggered by the input of the signal, and outputs a control signal based on the effect data to the effect device 50. Then, the production device 50 outputs the production contents based on the production data, triggered by the input of the control signal output by the production control means 300.

(Control means of the control device 101)
The control device 100 includes a main control device 101 and a sub-control device 102. As described above, the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM, and as shown in FIG. It functions as a control means from 1) to (9).
(1) Game control means 120
(2) Role lottery means 140
(3) Rotation start control means 160
(4) Stop table 161
(5) Stop position data creation means 162
(6) Rotation position detection means 170
(7) Rotation stop control means 180
(8) Stop mode determination means 200
(9) Production control means 300
The main control device 101 functions as control means (1) to (8), and the sub-control device 102 functions as control means (9). The control device 100 is not limited to the control means (1) to (9) described above, and may include other means.

(Game control means 120)
The game control means 120 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a normal game which is a general game, a special game (BB game, which is a game different from the normal game and gives a player a greater profit than the normal game) RB game).
Note that the game is not limited to these. For example, unlike a normal game, a replay time game (RT game) in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than that during a normal game, and a result of a lottery by a role lottery means 140 There is an advantageous game that can give a predetermined privilege to a player, such as an assist time game (AT game) for notifying information, an assist replay time game (ART game) in which a replay time game and an assist time game are executed. You may do it.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 120 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Normal game control means 121
(2) Special game control means 122
Further, the game control means 120 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above.
(Normal game control means 121)
The normal game control means 121 is for controlling a normal game that is a general game.
Specifically, when the start switch 37 is operated on the condition that a game medal is bet by inserting a game medal or by operating a bet switch, a predetermined lottery means 140, which will be described later, determines in advance. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win any of the plurality of roles. Along with this, all three rotary reels 25 start to rotate. Thereafter, when one predetermined stop switch 38 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the stop switch 38 is stopped. When all three stop switches 38 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 25 is stopped. At this time, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination by the winning lottery means 140 is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined profit corresponding to the winning combination is given. The predetermined profit can be given, for example, by paying out a predetermined number of game medals or executing the above-mentioned special game or advantageous game. The normal game control means 121 controls the series of processes in one game.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, as a combination, there is no game medal paid out, but a re-game player who can play a game again without newly inserting a game medal, and a predetermined number of game medals And a special game role related to a special game that can give a player even greater profits than the small role and the replay game role (first BB game role, second BB game role, RB game role) And.
Moreover, as a small role, as shown in FIG. 5, it has a cherry role, a bell role, and a watermelon role.
Specifically, the re-playing role is configured by a combination of symbols 51 of “REPLAY” (“REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”). When the combination of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” is stopped on any of the stop display lines 90, the next game is played under the same conditions as the game without inserting a new game medal (that is, replaying). Play a game).

Among the small roles, the cherry role is a combination of the symbol 51 of “cherry” and another symbol 51 (“cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” (ANY may be any symbol 51)). Composed. When the combination of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, one) of game medals is paid out.
Among the small roles, the bell role is constituted by a combination of symbols 51 of “bell” (“bell”, “bell”, “bell”). When the combination of “bell”, “bell” and “bell” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) of game medals are paid out.

Among the small roles, the watermelon role is configured by a combination of the “watermelon” symbols 51 (“watermelon”, “watermelon”, “watermelon”). When the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of game medals are paid out.
The first BB game combination is composed of a combination of “red 7” symbols 51 (“red 7”, “red 7”, “red 7”). When the combination of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the game shifts to the BB game.
Further, the second BB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols 51 of “blue 7” (“blue 7”, “blue 7”, “blue 7”). When the combination of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the game shifts to the BB game.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out and the game proceeds to the BB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the BB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.
Further, the RB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols “BAR” 51 (“BAR”, “BAR”, “BAR”). When the combination of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the RB game is started. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out, and the game proceeds to the RB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the RB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.

In addition, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for the watermelon role and the bell role, a single lottery by the role lottery means 140, which will be described later, is won by one of the roles, and the watermelon role and the bell role overlap Then you can win. Note that the winning combination will not be limited to these.
(Special game control means 122)
The special game control means 122 is for controlling a special game (BB game, RB game) that can give a player a larger profit than a normal game.
The RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined specific combination (in this embodiment, a bell combination) is won with high probability is performed under a certain condition. In addition, the BB game is a game that can execute a game similar to a normal game (BB game general game) and can shift to an RB game under certain conditions during the game.

Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, the game is started by betting of a predetermined number of game medals as in the normal game. Then, when all the rotations of the three rotary reels 25 are stopped, a game medal is paid out depending on whether or not the combination of symbols 51 corresponding to the combination on the stop display line 90 is stopped.
In addition, when a combination of specific symbols 51 for shifting to the RB game is stopped on the stop display line 90 during the BB game, the RB game is subsequently shifted. After the RB game is finished, the same lottery and control as in the normal game are performed. It should be noted that the transition to the RB game is not performed as described above, and the transition to the RB game is started as soon as the BB game is started, and the transition to the RB game is resumed as soon as the predetermined number of RB games are finished. Can also be set. That is, it is possible to set so that a game in the RB game state is always executed when the BB game is started.

Then, when the number of game medals paid out during the BB game exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 465), the BB game ends. Further, as the BB game end condition, other conditions can be set instead of the total number of game medals to be paid out as described above.
Further, when the RB game is entered, a game medal is paid out when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined specific combination (in this embodiment, a bell combination) is stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90. Is done. In the RB game, the combination of the symbols 51 “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” stops on the stop display line 90 during the normal game, so that the RB game also shifts from the normal game.

(Role lottery means 140)
The role lottery means 140 is for determining the winning or non-winning of any of a plurality of predetermined roles by lottery. Specifically, based on a predetermined winning probability, A lottery is performed to determine which role has been played or lost.
The role lottery means 140 is not particularly shown, but the random number generating means for generating a random number within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535), and the random number generated by the random number generating means A lottery table (normal game) having a plurality of winning areas having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the winning combination within a numerical area taken by random numbers generated by a random number extracting means and random number generating means for extracting from time to time Lottery table, BB game lottery table, RB game lottery table), winning determination means for determining whether the random number extracted by the random number extracting means belongs to which winning area of the lottery table, winning determination When it is determined that a predetermined combination is won by the means, a flag establishment means for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the combination is provided.

Here, establishment of the winning flag means a state in which a numerical value stored in a predetermined memory is a predetermined value. For example, when the numerical value stored in the predetermined memory corresponding to the BB game combination is “1”, it can be set that the winning flag of the BB game combination is established. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the memory is “0”, it can be set that the winning flag for the BB game combination is not established.
The winning flag is set when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 is a win for a small role, or when the lottery result is a win for a special game player such as a BB game. There are special winning flags.

The small role winning flag is valid only in a game in which the winning flag is established. On the other hand, the special winning flag can be carried over to the next game.
(Rotation start control means 160)
The rotation start control means 160 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the rotation start control means 160 receives a start signal output based on the operation of the start switch 37. By being input, a rotation start signal is output to the stepping motors 26 provided on the respective rotary reels 25, and the start of all the rotary reels 25 is started by driving the stepping motors 26.

Further, when the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation start control means 160 rotates all the rotating reels 25 at a predetermined acceleration, and when the rotation speeds of all the rotating reels 25 reach a predetermined speed, The constant speed rotation is performed at this predetermined speed.
(Stop table 161)
The stop table 161 determines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the position of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the stop table 161 is rotated when the stop switch 38 is operated. Depending on the position of the reel 25 (the attached symbol 51), the position of the rotating reel 25 to be stopped within the range of the number of symbols (five) that can be moved from the position of the rotating reel 25 is determined. It is determined for every 25 positions.

Specifically, in the stop table 161, the combination for which the winning flag is established while the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination for which the winning flag is not established does not stop on any of the stop display lines 90. The stop position is determined within the above-mentioned range of the number of symbols (5) that can be moved so that the combination of the symbols 51 to be configured stops at any one of the stop display lines 90.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a stop table 161 is provided for each game and for each lottery result by the combination lottery means 140. Note that only one stop table 161 or a plurality of stop tables 161 may be provided for each game and for each lottery result by the lottery means 140.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a stop table 161 when a special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination) is won as a stop table 161 in a normal game, a stop table 161 when a re-game combination is won, Stop table 161 when winning the cherry role, stop table 161 when winning the bell role, stop table 161 when winning both the watermelon role and the bell role (see FIG. 7), and when not winning A stop table 161 is provided (that is, when a loss occurs).
Specifically, FIG. 7 is a stop table 161 corresponding to the left reel 22 in the case where the winning combination of the watermelon role and the bell role is won. In the stop table 161, the stop position when the corresponding stop switch 38 is operated when the symbol 51 corresponding to each symbol number is in the middle of the left reel 22 is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a symbol number “5” is defined as a stop position corresponding to the symbol number “2”. That is, according to this stop table 161, when the stop number 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated when the symbol number “No. 2” “blue 7” is in the middle of the left reel 22, the left reel 22 Moves by 3 symbols and stops at the position where the “watermelon” of symbol number “5” is in the middle.

Further, the stop table 161 can set not only the stop position of one symbol number as the stop position corresponding to the predetermined symbol number, but also the stop positions of a plurality of symbol numbers. With reference to the table 161, conditions predetermined by the program (for example, stop at a symbol number closer to the predetermined symbol number, stop at a symbol number farther from the predetermined symbol number, etc.) The stop position may be determined based on (condition).
Further, a part of the stop table 161 may be shared in order to reduce the amount of data.
For example, in a slot machine 10 that has a plurality of re-playing roles as a combination and has a plurality of re-playing roles that will be won by a plurality of re-playing roles in a single lottery by the role lottery means 140, By providing a stop table 161 corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch 38 for this duplicate re-game player, it is formed so that one of the re-game players is stopped and displayed according to the order in which the player operates the stop switch 38. can do. In such a slot machine 10, the predetermined operation order can be set so as to share the stop table 161 determined for the other operation order without providing the original stop table 161.

Further, for example, the stop reel 38 is always displayed in a stopped state regardless of the position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated, or in any order when the stop switch 38 is operated. In the slot machine 10 that has a re-playing role and a bell role, there is no stop table 161 when the re-playing role is won. In this case, the stop table 161 can be set to be shared.
As described above, when the stop table 161 is shared, the rotation reel 25 should not be stopped as a stop position corresponding to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and a predetermined symbol number ( For example, a stop impossible position (that is, a position to be kicked) or a position with a low priority order may be determined. In this case, even if the stop table 161 is referred to, the above position is not determined as the stop position, but is stopped within a predetermined condition by the program (for example, within a range of 5 symbols from the predetermined symbol number). Stops based on conditions such as stopping at a symbol number farthest from the predetermined symbol number, or stopping at a symbol number closest to the predetermined symbol number, etc. The position may be determined.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment also includes a stop table 161 for special games (BB game, RB game). In addition, the stop table 161 may include a stop table 161 that is carrying over the special winning flag in a state where the winning flag of the special game player is carried over. The stop table 161 is not limited to these.
Further, the stop table 161 may determine a direct stop position corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25, or may determine the number of symbols moved from the position of the rotary reel 25.
(Stop position data creation means 162)
The stop position data creating means 162 determines a stop position for stopping the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated, corresponding to each position of the rotating reel 25, based on the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140. This is for creating stop position data.

  When the start switch 37 is operated, the stop position data creating means 162 stops the stop position data for all the positions of the three rotary reels 25 until all the three rotary reels 25 are in the constant speed rotation state. Create data. In addition, after the first stop switch 38 is operated, the second stop switch 38 is operated at the latest after the first stop switch 38 is operated (that is, the second stop switch 38 is operated). Until the time when the first stop switch 38 is operated until the time when the operation of the switch 38 is accepted). Stop position data is recreated for all positions of the two rotating reels 25) that are rotating when the eye stop switch 38 is operated. In addition, after the second stop switch 38 is operated, the second stop switch 38 is operated until the third stop switch 38 is operated at the latest (that is, the third stop switch 38 is operated). Until the time when the second stop switch 38 is operated until the time when the operation of 38 is received), the one rotary reel 25 (that is, the second reel switch 25 that has not been operated yet). Stop position data is recreated for all positions of one rotating reel 25) that is rotating at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated.

  For example, after the start switch 37 is operated, the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23, and the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24. Shall be done. In this case, when the start switch 37 is operated, the stop position data creating means 162 determines all positions of all the rotating reels 25 until the rotational speeds of all the three rotating reels 25 reach a constant speed. Create stop position data for. When the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, all the positions of the rotating middle reel 23 and right reel 24 are stopped until the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is operated. Recreate the position data. When the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is operated, stop position data is generated for all positions of the rotating right reel 24 until the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is operated. I will do it again.

It should be noted that the stop position data creation means 162 does not wait until the rotation speed of all three rotation reels 25 reaches a constant speed when the start switch 37 is operated, but until the rotation reel 25 starts rotating. During this period, stop position data may be created for all the rotating reels 25.
The stop position data creating means 162 does not recreate the stop position data after the previous operation of the stop switch 38 until the time when the next stop switch 38 is operated. After the operation, the stop position data is recreated until the time when the next stop switch 38 can be operated (that is, the time when the next stop switch 38 can be accepted). May be.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the time from when the start switch 37 is operated until the rotational speeds of all three rotary reels 25 become constant speeds is at all positions of all three rotary reels 25. This is sufficient to create stop position data. Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, stop position data for all the positions of all the rotating reels 25 that are rotating from when one stop switch 38 is operated to when the next stop switch 38 is operated. In order to make it possible to create, a non-acceptable period in which the operation of the next stop switch 38 is unacceptable for a predetermined time after the operation of one stop switch 38 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the stop position data creating means 162 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Stop point data creation means 163
(2) Stop position determining means 164
Further, the stop position data creating means 162 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above.
(Stop point data creation means 163)
The stop point data creating means 163 is based on at least the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140. This is for determining whether or not the position is a stoppable position that can be stopped, and for generating stop point data in which a priority order is set for the stoppable position.

Hereinafter, a method for creating stop point data by the stop point data creating unit 163 will be described more specifically.
The stop point data creation means 163 determines whether the position when the 20 symbols 51 of the rotary reel 25 are respectively in the middle is the stop impossible position or the stop possible position. In addition, for the stoppable position, the priority order is determined based on the effectiveness of the stop.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, an 8-bit data area is provided in the RWM corresponding to each position (symbol 51) of the rotating reel 25. In each 8-bit data area, the most significant bit (leftmost bit) is associated with “REPLAY”, the bit next to the most significant bit is associated with “bell”, and the most significant bit is two adjacent to the most significant bit. Correspond to “watermelon”, 3 bits from the most significant bit to “cherry”, 4 bits from the most significant bit to “red 7”, and 5 from the most significant bit. The next bit corresponds to “blue 7”, and the next 6 bits from the most significant bit correspond to “BAR”. Also, initialization processing is performed at the start of stop point data creation, and the least significant bit (seven adjacent bits from the most significant bit) of each data area is set to “1”. That is, the data area is “00000001”.

Based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means 140, the position of the rotary reel 25 must not be stopped (for example, “cherry” in the left reel 22 even though the cherry role is not won). Is determined to be “0”, the least significant bit in the data area corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 is determined to be “0”. That is, the data area is “00000000”.
On the other hand, when the position of the rotating reel 25 is a position where the symbol 51 constituting the winning combination can be stopped and displayed, the winning combination in the data area corresponding to the position of the rotating reel 25 is displayed. The bit corresponding to the configured symbol 51 is set to “1”.

For example, if the winning combination of the bell is selected and the position of the rotating reel 25 is a position where the symbol 51 of “bell” can be stopped and displayed, the data area corresponding to the position of the rotating reel 25 is “01000001”. Become.
In addition, if the watermelon role and the bell role are selected and the position of the rotating reel 25 is a position where both the symbol 51 of “watermelon” and the symbol 51 of “bell” can be stopped and displayed, The data area corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 is “01100001”. If the position of the rotating reel 25 is a position where only the symbol 51 of “watermelon” can be stopped and displayed even if the watermelon role and the bell role are selected, it corresponds to the position of the rotating reel 25. The data area to be processed is “00100001”. In addition, when the position of the rotary reel 25 is a position where only the symbol 51 of “bell” can be stopped and displayed, the data area corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 is “01000001”.

  By setting the value of the bit in the data area in this way, the priority order is determined by the magnitude of the value set in the data area. That is, in the above-described case, there is a position where both the symbol 51 of “watermelon” and the symbol 51 of “bell” can be stopped and displayed, rather than the position where only the symbol 51 of “bell” and “watermelon” can be stopped. The data area corresponding to the position where both the “Watermelon” symbol 51 and the “Bell” symbol 51 can be stopped and displayed is “01100001”, and the “Watermelon” symbol 51 is a highly effective stop position. This value is larger than the value “00100001” of the data area corresponding to the position where only the symbol can be stopped and the value “01000001” of the data area corresponding to the position where only the symbol 51 of “bell” can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, the position where the value of the data area is the largest is the stoppable position with the highest priority.

  For example, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop point data of the left reel 22 when the watermelon role and the bell role are won are as shown in FIG. 8B. In this stop point data, the value of the data area when the symbol 51 corresponding to each symbol number is in the middle of the left reel 22 is determined. For example, when No. 11 “REPLAY” is in the middle, “BELL”, “REPLAY” and “Watermelon” are stopped and displayed on the left reel 22, and both “Watermelon” and “Bell” can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, the value of the data area is “01100001”. When the number 12 “bell” is in the middle, “BAR”, “bell”, and “REPLAY” are stopped and displayed on the left reel 22, and only “bell” can be stopped and displayed. The value of the data area is “01000001”. In addition, when the number 13 “BAR” is in the middle, “cherry”, “BAR”, “bell”, and “REPLAY” are stopped and displayed on the left reel 22, and “cherry” that constitutes a cherry role that is not won "51" is a non-stoppable position where the symbol 51 is stopped and displayed, the value of the data area is "00000000".

In this stop point data, since the value “01100001” of the data area corresponding to the position where both “watermelon” and “bell” can be stopped and displayed is the largest value, the value of the data area is “01100001”. ”(For example, the position of the left reel 22 where the number 16“ REPLAY ”is the middle level, the position of the left reel 22 where the number 8“ red 7 ”is the middle level, etc.) has the highest priority. This is a stoppable position.
Although not particularly illustrated, the stop point data creating unit 163 creates stop point data for all the rotating reels 25 that are rotating based on the lottery result by the combination lottery unit 140. Therefore, the stop point data creating means 163 creates stop point data for the rotating reels 25 if the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 are rotating.

Further, the symbol 51 determined corresponding to the 8-bit data area is not always fixed, but can be formed to be changed according to the operation order of the stop switch 38, for example. Specifically, for example, in the case of the operation order of the stop switch 38 that first stops the left reel 22, the symbol 51 is determined corresponding to the 8-bit data area as described above. In cases other than the operation order, it can be determined that the bit corresponding to “red 7” and the bit corresponding to “bell” are reversed.
By determining in this way, the symbol 51 that is likely to be stopped and displayed can be changed in accordance with the operation order of the stop switch 38.

In addition, the change of the symbol 51 determined in accordance with the data area is a symbol that constitutes different types of roles (for example, a special game combination and small role, a special game combination and re-playing combination, a small combination and re-play combination), etc. You may carry out between 51, and you may carry out between the symbols 51 which comprise the same kind of combination (for example, special game combination, small combination etc.).
(Stop position determining means 164)
The stop position determination means 164 is based on the stop point data created by the stop point data creation means 163 for each position of the rotary reel 25 from the position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated. This is for generating stop position data that determines at which position within the range of the number 51 of symbols (5) that can be moved before the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is stopped.

Specifically, the stop position determination means 164 is the highest in the range of five symbols 51 from each position of the rotary reel 25 in the stop point data created by the stop point data creation means 163. In the case where there is only one stoppable position for which priority is determined, stop position data is created in which the stoppable position is set as the stop position.
Further, the stop position determining means 164 searches the stop table 161 when there are a plurality of stoppable positions with the highest priority in the range, and determines the stop position determined in the stop table 161. Then, a stop position table defined as the stop position is created.
Hereinafter, a method for creating stop position data by the stop position determining means 164 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8B. Here, as an example of a method for creating stop position data, the tenth “watermelon” from the stop point data (see FIG. 8B) created when the watermelon role and the bell role are won in duplicate. Stop position data is created when the stop switch 38 is operated when the switch is in the middle stage, and the stop position is assumed when the stop switch 38 is operated when the seventh “bell” is in the middle stage. The creation of data will be described.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the stop switch 38 is operated when the 10th “watermelon” is in the middle stage, the 11th “REPLAY” is the middle position, the 12th “ The position where the “bell” is the middle, the position where the “BAR” of the 13th is the middle, the position where the “cherry” of the 14th is the middle, or the position where the “watermelon” of the 15th is the middle Thus, the left reel 22 is stopped. Here, in the stop point data, as shown in FIG. 8B, only the value of the data area corresponding to the position where “REPLAY” of No. 11 is in the middle is “01100001”. Only is the stoppable position with the highest priority. Therefore, the stop position determination means 164 creates stop position data in which the position where the 11th “REPLAY” is in the middle is determined as the stop position.

  If the stop switch 38 is operated when the 7th “bell” is in the middle stage, the 8th “red 7” is the middle position, and the 9th “watermelon” is the middle stage. Position, 10th “watermelon” will be in the middle position, 11th “REPLAY” will be in the middle position, or 12th “bell” will be in the middle position. . Here, in the stop point data, as shown in FIG. 8B, the value of the data area corresponding to the position where “Red 7” of No. 8 is the middle and the position where “REPLAY” of No. 11 is the middle is shown. Is “01100001”, and there are a plurality of stoppable positions with the highest priority. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the stop position determining means 164 determines the stop position based on the stop table 161 that determines the stop position of the left reel 22 when the watermelon role and the bell role are won in duplicate. . Here, in the stop table 161 shown in FIG. 7, when the stop switch 38 is operated when the 7th “bell” is in the middle stage, the 8th “red 7” is left at the middle stage. It is stipulated that the reel 22 be stopped. Therefore, the stop position determination means 164 creates stop position data in which the position where the eighth “red 7” is in the middle is determined as the stop position.

As described above, in the stop table 161, not only the stop position of one symbol number but also the stop positions of a plurality of symbol numbers can be determined as stop positions corresponding to a predetermined symbol number. In other words, the stop position can be determined based on the conditions determined by the program after referring to the stop table 161.
For example, in the above-described case, it is assumed that the stop table 161 has both a position where the “red 7” of No. 8 is in the middle and a position where the “REPLAY” of No. 11 is in the middle. And, when the stop position of a plurality of symbol numbers is defined in the stop table 161, the position where the symbol number farther from the symbol number located in the middle stage when the stop switch 38 is operated becomes the middle stage. It is assumed that the stop position is predetermined by the program.

Then, in the above-described case, the stop position determining means 164 uses stop position data in which the position at which the 11th “REPLAY”, which is the symbol number farther from the 7th “bell”, is the middle stage is set as the stop position. Will be created.
Further, as described above, when a part of the stop table 161 is shared in order to reduce the amount of data, the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140 and the stop position corresponding to the predetermined symbol number are used as the rotary reel. There may be a position where it cannot be said that 25 should be stopped (for example, a position where stopping is not possible (that is, a position where kicking is to be performed) or a position where priority is not high). In this case, even if the stop table 161 is referred to, it is possible to form the stop position based on a condition determined in advance by a program instead of determining the position as the stop position.

For example, in the above-described case, it is assumed that the position where the 10th “watermelon” that cannot be said to stop the left reel 22 is in the middle is defined in the stop table 161. If the position where the rotary reel 25 should not be stopped is determined on the stop table 161, within the range of 5 symbols from the symbol number located in the middle when the stop switch 38 is operated. It is assumed that a condition for stopping at a symbol number farthest from the symbol number in a position where stop is not possible is determined by the program.
Then, in the above-described case, the stop position determining means 164 has the symbol number farthest from the “bell” of No. 7 among the symbol numbers that cannot be stopped within the range of No. 7 to No. 11. Thus, stop position data in which the position where the 11th “REPLAY” is in the middle is determined as the stop position is created.

  In addition, in the stop point data created by the stop point data creating means 163, when all the ranges of the five symbols 51 from the predetermined position of the rotating reel 25 are the non-stoppable positions, a predetermined value is set. Re-create stop point data based on a predetermined priority, and re-create stop position data with the highest priority position as the stop position among the re-created stop point data, Can be formed. Further, when there are a plurality of positions with the highest priority, the stop positions can be determined based on a predetermined stop table 161. Further, although the stop table 161 is referred to, if the stop position set in the stop table 161 is different from the high priority position, a condition set by the program (for example, a stop switch) The stop position can be determined based on a condition that the position where the symbol number farthest from the symbol number located at the middle stage at the time when 38 is operated is the middle position).

  The above-mentioned “predetermined priority order” is, for example, based on the player's advantage when the rotating reel 25 stops at the position, and the lower the player's advantage, the higher the priority. It can be determined so that the ranking is higher. Specifically, when the rotating reel 25 stops at the position, the number of games that a player can acquire a game medal (the number of games that can be acquired by executing a BB game or an RB game for a special game player) should be small. The smaller the number, the higher the priority of the position. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the position at which the first BB game combination or the second BB game combination is stopped and displayed has the lowest priority, and the position at which the RB game combination is displayed and stopped. Priority is given in the order of the position where the combination will be displayed, the position where the watermelon combination will be displayed, the position where the re-game combination will be displayed, and the position where the cherry combination will be displayed. It can be determined so that the ranking is higher.

In this way, even when the stop switch 38 is operated when the predetermined position of the rotary reel 25 is in the middle stage, the rotary reel 25 is kept in a state where the profit that the player can acquire is minimized. Can be stopped.
Although not particularly shown, the stop position determination means 164 creates stop position data that determines the stop position for all the positions of the left reel 22 other than those described above, based on the stop point data. Although not particularly shown, the stop position determining means 164 creates stop position data for all the rotating reels 25 that are rotating. Therefore, if the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 are rotating, the stop position determining means 164 creates stop position data for these rotating reels 25 based on the stop point data created for these rotating reels 25. To do.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, before each stop switch 38 is operated by the stop point data creating unit 163 and the stop position determining unit 164, each of the rotating reels 25 is A stop position corresponding to the position is determined.
(Rotation position detection means 170)
The rotational position detecting means 170 is for detecting the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated.
Specifically, the rotational position detecting means 170 is not particularly shown, but is a count means for counting the pulse signal output from the stepping motor 26, and a reset for resetting the count value of the pulse signal by the counting means. Means are provided.

  More specifically, after each rotating reel 25 starts rotating and all the rotating reels 25 rotate at a constant speed, a detection sensor (not shown) passes an index. In response to the detection, the counting means starts counting pulse signals output from the stepping motor 26. Then, the rotation angle of the index is calculated based on the count value at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, and thereby the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time is detected. The count value of the pulse signal by the counting means is reset by the reset means each time the passage of the index is detected by a detection sensor (not shown), and a new pulse signal is counted from this point. It is supposed to be.

(Rotation stop control means 180)
Based on the operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 is determined corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 162. This is for stopping the rotary reel 25 at the stopped position. That is, when the stop switch 38 is operated, the rotary reel 25 stops at the stop position defined in the stop position data corresponding to the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. It becomes.
(Stop mode determination means 200)
The stop mode determining means 200 determines in advance the stop display mode of the symbol 51 displayed in a state where the predetermined reel is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140 and the rotating reel 25 is stopped according to the winning combination. This is to determine whether or not the combination of the given symbols 51 is present, and to perform control based on the determination result. That is, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination is stopped, a control signal corresponding to the combination related to the stop is output.

The stop mode determination unit 200 outputs the control signal to various control units. Then, for example, the game control means 120 to which a predetermined control signal is input controls so that the hopper unit 27 pays out a predetermined number of game medals. In addition, an effect control means 300 (to be described later) to which the control signal is input controls the effect device 50 so that a predetermined effect is performed. Further, the game control means 120 to which the control signal related to the re-game is input performs the re-game. Further, the special game control means 122 to which the control signal related to the special game combination is input starts the special game.
(Production control means 300)
The effect control means 300 is for executing effects related to the game by the effect devices 50 such as the lamp 52, the liquid crystal display device 53, and the speaker 54, triggered by the input of signals output from various control means. is there. As an effect related to a game, for example, when a winning notification effect for notifying that a predetermined role is won by the role lottery means 140 or a special game (for example, a BB game) is started, There are directing.

Specifically, the effect control means 300 includes an effect table for storing various effect data, an effect data selection means for selecting predetermined effect data from the effect table, and an effect based on the input signal. An effect executing means for executing an effect by a predetermined effect device 50 is provided based on the effect data selected by the data selecting means.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 9, a game start process for initializing unused RWM, clearing various flags, and the like is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not a game medal has been inserted or a bet switch has been operated. If it is determined that the input or the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input or the operation has not been performed, the process returns to step 101.
In step 102, the value of a counter for counting the number of game medals bet is added based on the insertion of a game medal in step 101 or the operation of a bet switch. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter matches the number of game medals required for starting the game (ie, the prescribed number). If it is determined that the number matches the specified number, the process proceeds to the next step 104. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not match the specified number, the process returns to step 101.

In step 104, it is determined whether or not the start switch 37 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 37 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 has not been operated, the process returns to step 104.
In step 105, a lottery for a combination is performed by the combination lottery means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a winning flag is set based on the result of the lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, based on the set winning flag, a symbol 51 to be subjected to control such as so-called pull-in is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.

In Step 108, all the rotation reels 25 start to rotate by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 109.
In step 109, stop position data creation processing for creating stop position data is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not all the rotary reels 25 are in a constant speed rotation state. When it is determined that the constant speed rotation state has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 111. On the other hand, when it is determined that the constant speed rotation state is not established, the process returns to step 110.
In step 111, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop switch 38 is not operated, the process returns to step 111.

In step 112, from the generated stop position data, the rotation reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38, and the stop position corresponding to the position of the rotation reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated, that is, the middle stage The symbol number of the symbol 51 to be stopped is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.
In step 113, the symbol number acquired in step 112 is set as the stop position. As a result, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the rotary reel 25 at a position where the symbol 51 having the symbol number set is in the middle. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.

In step 114, stop position data creation processing for creating stop position data is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, it is determined whether or not all three rotary reels 25 have stopped. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 116. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are not stopped, the process returns to step 111.
In step 116, the stop mode determination means 200 determines whether or not the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination has stopped on any stop display line 90. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 117.

In step 117, when it is determined that the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 118.
In step 118, a game end process such as turning off a predetermined lamp is performed. And one game is complete | finished.
Next, the stop position data creation processing in step 109 and step 114 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process creates stop position data after creating stop point data.

In step 200, an RWM address is set to set an 8-bit data area corresponding to the rotating reel 25 (right reel 24) for which stop point data is first created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel 25 that generates stop point data is rotating. And when it determines with it being rotating, it progresses to the following step 202. FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is not rotating, the process proceeds to step 212.
In step 202, in order to create stop point data, a total of 20 8-bit data areas (array data) are acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, 20 data areas are initialized, that is, the values of all data areas are set to “00000001”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, the stop position of the symbol 51 for generating the stop point data, that is, the symbol number 0 is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, when the set symbol number is located in the middle stage, based on the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140, a so-called kicking symbol (for example, the cherry symbol on the left reel 22 when the cherry symbol is not won) ) Is to be stopped and displayed. If it is determined that the kicked symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the next step 206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the kicked symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 207.

In step 206, the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number is set to “00000000”. That is, the position where the symbol number is in the middle is determined as the stop impossible position. Then, the process proceeds to Step 207.
In step 207, when the set symbol number is located in the middle stage, whether or not the symbol 51 (so-called drawing symbol) constituting the symbol corresponding to the lottery result by the symbol lottery means 140 is stopped and displayed. Is determined. If it is determined that the drawing symbol is displayed in a stopped state, the process proceeds to the next step 208. On the other hand, if it is determined that the drawing symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 209.

In step 208, the bit corresponding to the drawn symbol is set to “1” in the data area corresponding to the set symbol number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 209.
In step 209, the symbol number of the symbol 51 for which the next stop point data is to be created is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 210.
In step 210, it is determined whether or not the creation of stop point data has been completed for the stop positions (symbol numbers) of 20 symbols 51. If it is determined that the process has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 211. If it is determined that the process has not ended, the process returns to step 205.

In step 211, stop position determination processing is performed for generating stop position data that determines the stop position of each position of the rotary reel 25 based on the generated stop point data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 212.
In step 212, the address of the RWM is set in order to set an 8-bit data area corresponding to the rotating reel 25 that generates the next stop point data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, it is determined whether stop point data has been created for all the rotating reels 25. And when it determines with having produced, the stop position data creation process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been created, the process returns to step 201.

Next, the stop position determination process in step 211 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 300, in order to refer to the stop table 161, an address at which the stop table 161 is stored is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, 0 is set as the position of the rotating reel 25 for generating stop position data, that is, the symbol number for generating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the number next to the number set as the symbol number for generating stop position data is set as the symbol number for inspection. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.

In step 303, the value of the maximum value storage data area (8 bits) for storing the maximum value of the stop point data is initialized, that is, the value of the maximum value storage data area is set to “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, the value of the stoppable position storage data area (8 bits) for storing the stoppable position where the rotating reel 25 can be stopped is initialized, that is, the value of the stoppable position storage data area. Is “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether or not the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for inspection is larger than the value stored in the maximum value storage data area in the generated stop point data. . If it is determined that the value is large, the process proceeds to the next step 306. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not large, that is, if it is determined that the value of the data area corresponding to the set test symbol number is less than or equal to the value stored in the maximum value storage data area, step Proceed to 308.

In step 306, the stored value in the maximum value data storage area is updated to the value in the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for inspection. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 307.
In step 307, the stored value of the stoppable position storage data area is initialized, that is, the value of the stoppable position storage data area is set to “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 308.
In step 308, whether or not the value of the data area corresponding to the set design number for inspection is equal to the value of the stored maximum value data storage area and the value of the maximum value data storage area is greater than 0 Is determined. If it is determined that the value of the data area corresponding to the test symbol number is equal to the value of the maximum value data area and the value of the maximum value data storage area is greater than 0, the process proceeds to the next step 309. On the other hand, if the value of the data area corresponding to the test symbol number is not equal to the value of the maximum value data area or the value of the maximum value data storage area is 0, the process proceeds to step 310.

In step 309, it is determined how far the set symbol number for inspection is away from the symbol number for creating stop position data (that is, the number of symbols), and a stoppable position storage data area corresponding to this distance Is set to “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 310.
In step 310, the next symbol number is set as the symbol number for inspection. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 311.
In step 311, it is determined whether or not the above processing has been performed for five symbols from the set symbol number for generating stop position data. If it is determined that the above processing has been performed for five symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 312. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above processing has not been performed for five symbols, the process returns to step 305.

In step 312, the number next to the set symbol number for generating stop position data is set as the symbol number for table inspection. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 313.
In step 313, the set table inspection symbol number is determined in the stop table 161 as a stop position corresponding to the stop position data creation symbol number, and the stop position data is stored in the stoppable position storage data area. It is determined whether or not it is stored as a stoppable position corresponding to the creation symbol number. If it is determined in the stop table 161 and stored as a stoppable position, the process proceeds to step 317. On the other hand, if it is not determined in the stop table 161 or is determined not to be stored as a stoppable position, the process proceeds to the next step 314.

In step 314, the next symbol number is set as the symbol number for table inspection. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 315.
In step 315, it is determined whether or not a search in the stop table 161 has been performed for five symbols from the set symbol number for generating stop position data. If it is determined that the above search has been performed for five symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 316. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above search has not been performed for five symbols, the process returns to step 313.
In step 316, the symbol number of the stoppable position farthest from the stop position data creation symbol number among those stored as the stoppable location corresponding to the symbol number for creation of stop position data in the stoptable location storage data area To get. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 317.

  In step 317, the table inspection symbol number set in step 313 is determined in the stop table 161 as a stop position corresponding to the symbol number for generating stop position data, and the stoptable position storage data area If it is determined that the stop position data is stored as a stoppable position corresponding to the symbol number for generating the stop position data, the set table inspection symbol number is set as the stop position, and the stop position data is set in the RWM. Remember. On the other hand, when the symbol number is acquired in step 316, stop position data in which the acquired symbol number is determined as the stop position is stored in the RWM. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 318.

In step 318, the next symbol number is set as the symbol number for creating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 319.
In step 319, it is determined whether stop position data for 20 symbols has been created. And when it determines with having produced, a stop position determination process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been created, the process returns to step 302.
(Summary)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when 21 symbols 51 are attached around the rotating reel 25, the stop switch 38 is operated by assigning 24 steps equally to each symbol 51. Although there is provided a stepping motor 26 that can be controlled to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 25 within 190 ms from the time point and within the range of five symbols 51 from the time point, the rotary reel 25 20 symbols 51 are attached to the periphery of each of the symbols, and one symbol 51 in which 26 steps are assigned to any of the ranges of five consecutive symbols 51 among the twenty symbols 51, and 25 steps. The four symbols 51 assigned are included.

  That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the sum of the number of steps in any of the five symbols 51 is equal to 126 steps (= 26 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25). Become. Here, since the control time for one step is 1.49 ms, the maximum time required for the rotary reel 25 to stop when the stop switch 38 is operated and the maximum number of symbols is rotated is 189. .23 ms (= 1.49 × 126 + 1.49), which is within 190 ms. That is, it is possible to control to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 25 within 190 ms from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated and within the range of five symbols 51 from the time.

Therefore, using the stepping motor 26 for controlling the rotating reel 25 with 21 symbols 51 around it, the rotating reel 25 with 20 symbols 51 around can be subjected to the same constraints. It can be reliably controlled.
Thus, by using the stepping motor 26 for rotating the rotary reel 25 having 21 symbols 51 around it, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 having 20 symbols 51 around can also be controlled. Thus, it is possible to share the members, and it is possible to reliably observe the conditions imposed on the time from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotating reel 25 stops.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop position data creating means 162 is based on the lottery result by the role lottery means 140, and the stop position for stopping the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated, Stop position data determined corresponding to each position of the rotary reel 25 is created. Further, the stop position data creating means 162, based on the operation of the start switch 37, outputs stop position data for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 until the rotational speeds of all the rotating reels 25 reach a constant speed. create. Further, when there are rotating reels 25 that are not yet operated at the time of the operation based on the operation of each stop switch 38, all the rotating reels 25 that are not operated at the stop switch 38 are present. The stop position data is newly created for all the positions. Then, based on the operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 corresponds to the position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 162. The rotary reel 25 is stopped at a predetermined stop position.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, stop position data for all the rotating reels 25 that are rotating is created before each stop switch 38 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 38 is operated, a process for stopping the rotating reel 25 at the stop position determined in the stop position data may be performed.
Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, processing related to stop control after the stop switch 38 is operated is reduced, and therefore, the process is executed from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotary reel 25 stops. The burden of processing can be reduced. Further, since there is a margin in the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotating reel 25 stops, the degree of freedom in design of the processing relating to stop control of the rotating reel can be increased.

In addition, since the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated to when the rotating reel 25 is stopped is shortened, it is ensured that the rotating reel stops within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch is operated. It can be done.
(Second form)
In the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, stop point data is created by the stop point creation means 163 for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 before each stop switch 38 is operated. It has become. Then, when each stop switch 38 is operated, stop position data defining the stop position is created by the stop position determining means 164 based on the created stop point data, and the stop position determined in the stop position data Thus, the rotating reel 25 is stopped.

That is, the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is different from the slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment in the timing at which the stop position data is created by the stop position determining means 164.
Therefore, since the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment differs from the slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment only in the flow of processing, only the outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 will be described below.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
An outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

In step 400 shown in FIG. 12, a game start process for initializing unused RWM, clearing various flags, and the like is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, it is determined whether or not a game medal has been inserted or a bet switch has been operated. If it is determined that the input or the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input or the operation has not been performed, the process returns to step 401.
In step 402, the value of a counter for counting the number of game medals bet is added based on the insertion of a game medal in step 401 or the operation of a bet switch. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.

In step 403, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter matches the number of game medals required for starting the game (ie, the prescribed number). If it is determined that the number matches the specified number, the process proceeds to the next step 404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified number does not match, the process returns to step 401.
In step 404, it is determined whether the start switch 37 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 37 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 is not operated, the process returns to step 404.
In step 405, the lottery means 140 performs lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 406.

In step 406, the winning flag is set based on the result of the winning combination. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 407.
In step 407, based on the set winning flag, a symbol 51 to be controlled for so-called pull-in control is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 408.
In step 408, all the rotation reels 25 start to rotate by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 409.
In step 409, stop point data creation processing for creating stop point data is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 410.

In step 410, it is determined whether or not all the rotary reels 25 are in a constant speed rotation state. When it is determined that the constant speed rotation state has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 411. On the other hand, when it is determined that the constant speed rotation state is not established, the process returns to step 410.
In step 411, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 412. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 has not been operated, the process returns to step 411.
In step 412, stop position determination processing for creating stop position data that defines the stop position is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 413.

In step 413, the symbol number acquired in step 412 is set as the stop position. As a result, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the rotary reel 25 at a position where the symbol 51 having the symbol number set is in the middle. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.
In step 414, stop point data creation processing for creating stop point data is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 415.
In step 415, it is determined whether or not all three rotary reels 25 have stopped. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 416. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are not stopped, the process returns to step 411.

In step 416, the stop mode determination means 200 determines whether or not the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination has stopped on any stop display line 90. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 417.
If it is determined in step 417 that the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination has stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 418.
In step 418, a game end process such as turning off a predetermined lamp is performed. And one game is complete | finished.

Next, the stop point data creation processing in step 409 and step 414 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 500, an RWM address is set to set an 8-bit data area corresponding to the rotating reel 25 (right reel 24) for which stop point data is first created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel 25 that generates stop point data is rotating. If it is determined that the motor is rotating, the process proceeds to the next step 502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is not rotating, the process proceeds to step 511.

In step 502, a total of 20 8-bit data areas (array data) are acquired in order to create stop point data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, 20 data areas are initialized, that is, the values of all the data areas are set to “00000001”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.
In step 504, 0 is set as the stop position of the symbol 51 for generating the stop point data, that is, the symbol number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, when the set symbol number is located in the middle, based on the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140, a so-called kicking symbol (for example, the cherry symbol on the left reel 22 when the cherry symbol is not won) ) Is to be stopped and displayed. If it is determined that the kicked symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the next step 506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the kicked symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 507.

In step 506, the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number is set to “00000000”. That is, the position where the symbol number is in the middle is determined as the stop impossible position. Then, the process proceeds to Step 507.
In step 507, when the set symbol number is located in the middle stage, whether or not the symbol 51 (so-called drawing symbol) constituting the symbol corresponding to the lottery result by the symbol lottery means 140 is stopped and displayed. Is determined. If it is determined that the drawing symbol is displayed in a stopped state, the process proceeds to the next step 508. On the other hand, if it is determined that the drawing symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 509.

In step 508, the bit corresponding to the drawing symbol is set to “1” in the data area corresponding to the set symbol number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the symbol number of the symbol 51 for which the next stop point data is to be created is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 510.
In step 510, it is determined whether or not the creation of stop point data has been completed for the stop positions (symbol numbers) of 20 symbols 51. If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 511. If it is determined that the process has not ended, the process returns to step 505.

In step 511, an RWM address is set in order to set an 8-bit data area corresponding to the rotating reel 25 for which stop point data is to be generated next. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 512.
In step 512, it is determined whether stop point data has been created for all the rotating reels 25. And when it determines with having produced, the stop position data creation process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been created, the process returns to step 501.
Next, the stop position determination process in step 412 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 600, the position of the rotating reel 25 for generating stop position data, that is, the symbol number next to the position (symbol number) of the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated as the symbol number for generating stop position data. Set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the value of the maximum value storage data area (8 bits) for storing the maximum value of the stop point data is initialized, that is, the value of the maximum value storage data area is set to “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 602.
In step 602, the value of the stoppable position storage data area (8 bits) for storing the stoppable position where the rotating reel 25 can be stopped is initialized, that is, the value of the stoppable position storage data area. Is “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.

In step 603, in the generated stop point data, whether or not the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for generating stop position data is larger than the value stored in the maximum value storage data area. Determined. And when it determines with it being large, it progresses to the following step 604. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not large, that is, it is determined that the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for generating stop position data is equal to or less than the value stored in the maximum value storage data area. If yes, go to Step 606.
In step 604, the stored value of the maximum value data storage area is updated to the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for generating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.

In step 605, the stored value of the stoppable position storage data area is initialized, that is, the value of the stoppable position storage data area is set to “00000000”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.
In step 606, the value of the data area corresponding to the set symbol number for generating stop position data is equal to the value of the stored maximum value data storage area, and the value of the maximum value data storage area is greater than zero. It is determined whether it is larger. If it is determined that the value of the data area corresponding to the symbol number for generating stop position data is equal to the value of the maximum value data area and the value of the maximum value data storage area is greater than 0, the next step 607 is performed. move on. On the other hand, if the value of the data area corresponding to the symbol number for generating stop position data is not equal to the value of the maximum value data area or the value of the maximum value data storage area is 0, the process proceeds to step 608.

In step 607, it is determined how far the set stop position data creation symbol number is away from the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated (that is, the number of symbols). The bit of the stop position storage data area corresponding to this distance is set to “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.
In step 608, the next symbol number is set as the symbol number for generating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 609.
In step 609, it is determined whether or not the above processing has been performed for five symbols from the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. If it is determined that the above processing has been performed for five symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 610. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above processing has not been performed for five symbols, the process returns to step 603.

In step 610, in order to refer to the stop table 161, an address where the stop table 161 is stored is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 611.
In step 611, the symbol number next to the position (symbol number) of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated is set as the symbol number for generating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 612.
In step 612, the set symbol number for creating the stop position data is determined in the stop table 161 as the stop position corresponding to the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, In the possible position storage data area, it is determined whether or not it is stored as a possible stop position corresponding to the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. If it is determined in the stop table 161 and stored as a stoppable position, the process proceeds to step 616. On the other hand, if it is not determined in the stop table 161 or it is determined that it is not stored as a stoppable position, the process proceeds to the next step 613.

In step 613, the next symbol number is set as the symbol number for generating stop position data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 614.
In step 614, it is determined whether or not a search in the stop table 161 has been performed for five symbols from the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. If it is determined that the above search has been performed for five symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 615. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above search has not been performed for five symbols, the process returns to step 612.
In step 615, in the stoppable position storage data area, among those stored as the stoppable position corresponding to the symbol number of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. The symbol number of the stoppable position farthest from the symbol number of the rotary reel 25 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 616.

  In step 616, the symbol number for generating the stop position data set in step 612 is determined in the stop table 161 as the stop position corresponding to the symbol number of the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated. In the stop position storage data area, it is set when it is determined that the stop position is stored as the stop position corresponding to the symbol number of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. Stop position data in which the symbol number for generating stop position data is set as the stop position is stored in the RWM. On the other hand, when the symbol number is acquired in step 615, stop position data in which the acquired symbol number is determined as the stop position is stored in the RWM. Then, the stop position determination process ends.

(Summary)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each position of the rotating reel 25 is a non-stoppable position where the rotating reel 25 cannot be stopped based on the lottery result by the combination lottering means 140 by the stop point data creating means 163. Whether or not it is a stoppable position at which the rotating reel 25 can be stopped is determined, and stop point data in which a priority order is set for the stoppable position is created. Further, the stop point data creation means 163 generates stop point data for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 until the rotational speeds of all the rotating reels 25 become constant based on the operation of the start switch 37. Based on the operation of each stop switch 38, if there is a rotating reel 25 that has not yet been operated at the time of the operation, stop until the next operation of the stop switch 38 at the latest. Stop point data is newly created for all positions of all the rotating reels for which the switch 38 is not operated.

When each stop switch 38 is operated, a stop position corresponding to each position of the rotary reel 25 is determined by the stop position determining unit 164 based on the stop point data created by the stop point data creating unit 163. Stop position data is created. The rotation stop control means 180 is set at the stop position according to the position of the rotation reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, and is determined by the stop position data created by the stop position determination means 164. Stop 25.
Further, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, stop point data for all positions of all the rotating reels 25 that are rotating is created before each stop switch 38 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 38 is operated, a process of creating stop position data that determines the stop position based on the stop point data and then stopping the rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined by the stop position data. Can be done.

Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, processing related to stop control after the stop switch 38 is operated is reduced, and therefore, the process is executed from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotary reel 25 stops. The burden of processing can be reduced. Further, since there is a margin in the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the rotating reel 25 stops, the degree of freedom in design of the processing relating to stop control of the rotating reel can be increased.
In addition, since the processing time from when the stop switch 38 is operated to when the rotating reel 25 is stopped is shortened, it is ensured that the rotating reel stops within a predetermined time limit after the stop switch is operated. It can be done.

(Third form)
The slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment is configured to always accept an operation of the stop switch 38 that has not been operated even after the stop switch 38 is operated. That is, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the operation of the stop switch 38, reception disable period is not provided does not accept operation of the next stop switch 38. Therefore, continuous operation of the stop switch 38 at an extremely short time interval, simultaneous operation of a plurality of stop switches 38, and the like are possible.
With this formation, after the operation of one stop switch 38, the creation of stop position data for all the positions of all target rotary reels 25 is completed at the time of the operation of the next stop switch 38. A situation that is not done will occur.

Therefore, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop position data creation means 162 has completed creation of all stop position data at the time of operation of the next stop switch 38 after operation of one stop switch 38. If there is no stop position data for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the stop set in the stop position data. The rotary reel 25 is stopped at the position.
On the other hand, after the operation of one stop switch 38, at the time of the operation of the next stop switch 38, stop position data on the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 has not yet been created. When it happens, stop position data is created only for the position. The rotation stop control means 180 is configured to stop the rotary reel 25 at a stop position determined by the generated stop position data.

(Specific example of creating stop position data)
Hereinafter, creation of stop position data in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be specifically described.
For example, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated for the first time after the start switch 37 is operated, the stop position data creating means 162 still operates the stop switch 38 with this operation as a trigger. Generation of stop position data is started with respect to all positions of the middle reel 23 and all positions of the right reel 24 that are not broken.
Here, at the time when the next stop switch 38 is operated, with respect to the middle reel 23, the position where the "bell" of "No. 0" is in the middle stage, and the "red 7" of "15" is in the middle stage It is assumed that stop position data has been created for each of the above positions. That is, in this case, stop position data has not yet been created from the position where “16th” “cherry” is in the middle to the position where “19th” “REPLAY” is in the middle. Become. Further, regarding the right reel 24, it is assumed that stop position data has not been created for any position.

In the above-described case, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is operated at a position where “red 7” of “No. 5” in the middle reel 23 is in the middle stage. Then, since stop position data has already been created for “No. 5” “red 7” in the middle reel 23, the rotation stop control means 180 uses the middle reel 23 in the already created stop position data. The middle reel 23 is stopped at the stop position determined for “Red 7” of “No. 5”.
In other words, in the above-described case, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is moved from the position where the “bell” of “0” on the middle reel 23 becomes the middle stage, and “red 7” of “15” becomes the middle stage. If the operation has been performed at any position up to the position, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the middle reel 23 by using the already generated stop position data.

On the other hand, in the above-described case, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is operated at a position where “17” “cherry” in the middle reel 23 is in the middle stage. Then, since the stop position data has not yet been created for “17” “cherry” in the middle reel 23, the stop position data creating means 162 is the position where this “17” “cherry” is in the middle stage. Only for, stop position data is created. At this time, stop position data is not created for other positions. Then, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the middle reel 23 at the stop position determined in the generated stop position data.
That is, in the above-described case, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is positioned so that the “16th” “cherry” on the middle reel 23 is in the middle level and the “19th” “REPLAY” is in the middle level. Since the stop position data has not been created yet, the stop position data is created only for the position of the middle reel 23 when the stop switch 38 is operated. Then, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the middle reel 23 at the stop position determined in the generated stop position data.

In the above case, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is operated at a position where “10th” “REPLAY” in the right reel 24 is in the middle stage. Then, for the right reel 24, stop position data has not yet been created for any position, so the stop position data creating means 162 stops only for the position where “REPLAY” of “No. 10” is in the middle stage. Create location data. Then, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the right reel 24 at the stop position determined by the generated stop position data.
That is, in the above-described case, no stop position data is generated for the right reel 24 at any position even if the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is operated. Stop position data is created only for the position of the right reel 24. Then, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the right reel 24 at the stop position determined by the generated stop position data.

(Modification of stop position data creation)
In the specific example described above, when stop position data has already been created for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, it has already been created without creating stop position data again. Although stop position data has been used, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, if the creation of stop position data has not been completed for all the positions of all the rotation reels 25 for which stop position data is to be created, the rotation reels 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated Even if stop position data has already been created for the position, stop position data for the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated may be created again.

In addition, if the creation of stop position data has not been completed for all positions of the rotating reel 25 where the stop switch 38 has been operated, stop position data for the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 has been operated. However, stop position data for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated may be generated again.
In addition, although the creation of stop position data has been completed for all the positions of the rotating reel 25 for which the stop switch 38 has been operated, the creation of stop position data has been completed for the rotating reel 25 for which the stop switch 38 has not been operated. If not, stop position data regarding the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated may be created again.

(Rotating reel 25 stops when multiple stop switches 38 are operated simultaneously)
As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to accept an operation of the stop switch 38 that is not yet operated even after the stop switch 38 is operated. For this reason, simultaneous operation of a plurality of stop switches 38 is possible.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the operations of the plurality of stop switches 38 are simultaneously received, the rotary reel 25 is stopped based on a predetermined stop priority. .
Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the priority order is set lower in the order of “left reel 22 → middle reel 23 → right reel 24”. Note that the priority order is not limited to this order.

In this case, it is assumed that after the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 are simultaneously operated. Then, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after stopping the middle reel 23, the right reel 24 is stopped.
More specifically, first, the stop position data for the middle reel 23 is determined, and the stop position data for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 has already been created. In this case, the middle reel 23 is stopped using the stop position data. On the other hand, if stop position data for the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time of the operation has not yet been created, the stop position data creating means 162 stops the position data only for the position of the rotating reel 25. And the middle reel 23 is stopped using the stop position data.

After this, the stop position data of the right reel 24 is determined, and when stop position data about the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 has already been created, The right reel 24 is stopped using the stop position data. On the other hand, if stop position data for the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time of the operation has not yet been created, the stop position data creating means 162 stops the position data only for the position of the rotating reel 25. And the right reel 24 is stopped using the stop position data.
(Modified example of stopping the rotary reel 25 during simultaneous operation of multiple stop switches 38)
When a plurality of stop switches 38 are operated at the same time, after the creation of stop position data for all the positions of all the rotary reels 25 operated at the same time is finished, based on a predetermined priority order, The rotating reel 25 may be stopped.

  In addition, the rotary reel 25 for which stop position data has been created for the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when each stop switch 38 is operated is preferentially stopped regardless of the predetermined priority order. Good. For example, when the above-mentioned priority order is set, after the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 are It shall be operated at the same time. If stop position data has not yet been created for the position of the middle reel 23 at this time, but stop position data has already been created for the position of the right reel 24 at this time, it is determined in advance. Regardless of the priority order, the right reel 24 for which stop position data has already been generated may be stopped first.

  In addition, the rotary reel 25 for which stop position data has been created for all positions may be preferentially stopped regardless of a predetermined priority order. For example, when the above-mentioned priority order is set, after the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 are It shall be operated at the same time. At this point, stop position data has been created for both the position of the middle reel 23 and the position of the right reel 24, but stop position data has already been created for all positions of the right reel 24. For the middle reel 23, it is assumed that stop position data has not been created for some positions. In this case, regardless of the predetermined priority order, the right reel 24 for which stop position data for all positions has already been created may be stopped first.

In addition, when a plurality of stop switches 38 are operated at the same time, if the creation of stop position data for all positions of all the rotary reels 25 operated at the same time has been completed, all the rotary reels 25 are You may stop at the same time.
It should be noted that the stop control of the rotary reel 25 in the third embodiment is a slot machine 10 that creates stop position data that defines stop positions corresponding to the respective positions of the rotary reel 25 until the stop switch 38 is operated. That is, the description has been made on the assumption that the slot machine 10) according to the first embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and stop point data corresponding to each position of the rotary reel 25 until the stop switch 38 is operated. The present invention can also be applied to the slot machine 10 that creates only the slot machine 10 (that is, the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment).

That is, after the operation of one stop switch 38, if the creation of stop point data has not been completed at the time of operation of the next stop switch 38, the position of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 It is possible to form such that stop point data is generated only for the, and stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed.
(Other forms)
An abnormal state such as an error between when the start switch 37 is operated and any one of the stop switches 38 is operated, or between when the stop switch 38 is operated and the next stop switch 38 is operated. When the stop switch 38 is detected, the stop position data can be created again after the stop switch 38 is operated.

If formed in this way, even if the already generated stop position data is damaged due to the occurrence of an abnormal condition or is rewritten with a different content, the rotating reel 25 is stopped at an appropriate position. Can do it.
Further, the stop control in the first, second, or third form is performed for the rotary reel 25 having 20 symbols 51 around it, but is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to a rotating reel 25 having 21 symbols 51 around it.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the first, second, or third embodiment, the stepping motor 26 is set with the step number of 504 steps, but is not limited to this, and the total number of steps is 21. A step of × N (N is a multiple of 4 and excluding a multiple of 5) of 16 or more can be set. Then, when the 21 × N steps set as the total number of steps is divided by 20, the quotient is M, and the remainder is P, and any of the five consecutive symbol 51 ranges among the twenty symbols 51. Also, P / 4 symbols 51 to which M + 1 steps are assigned and (20−P) / 4 symbols 51 to which M steps are assigned can be included.

For example, the stepping motor 26 can be set to 336 steps as the total number of steps. In this case, four symbols 51 to which 17 steps are assigned and one symbol 51 to which 16 steps are assigned are included in any of the ranges of the five consecutive symbols 51. .
In order to include two symbols 51 to which M + 1 steps are allocated and three symbols 51 to which M steps are allocated in any of the ranges of five consecutive symbols 51, FIG. As shown in (a), the number of steps can be assigned in the order of M + 1 step, M + 1 step, M step, M step, M step, and this can be repeated four times. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the number of steps may be assigned in the order of M steps, M + 1 steps, M steps, M + 1 steps, and M steps, and this may be repeated four times.

  And even when formed as described above, the same operations and effects as those of the first, second, or third embodiments are exhibited.

10 slot machine
20 Housing 21 Reel unit
22 Left reel 23 Middle reel
24 Right reel 25 Rotating reel
26 Stepping motor 27 Hopper unit
28 Power supply 30 Front door
31 Decoration part 33 Operation part
34 Display window 35 Medal sensor
36a Single bed switch
36b Max bet switch
37 Start switch 38 Stop switch
39 Settlement switch 40 Medal payout exit
43 Medal selector 44 Medal slot
50 Production equipment 51
52 Lamp 53 LCD
54 Speaker 90 Stop display line
91 Middle line 92 Upper line
93 Lower line 94 Upper right line
95 Right Down Line
100 Controller 101 Main controller
102 Sub-control device 120 Game control means
121 Normal game control means 122 Special game control means
140 Role lottery means 160 Rotation start control means
161 Stop table 162 Stop position data creation means
163 Stop point data creation means
164 Stop position determination means 170 Rotation position detection means
180 Rotation stop control means 200 Stop mode judgment means
300 Production control means

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
Based on the operation of the start switch, a role lottery means for drawing a role,
Stop position data for creating stop position data for each position of the rotating reels, in which stop positions for stopping the rotating reels when the stop switch is operated based on the lottery results by the role lottery means Creating means;
Based on the operation of the stop switch, in order to stop the rotating reel at the stop position determined corresponding to the position of the rotating reel at the time when the stop switch is operated in the stop position data generated by the stop position data generating means. Rotation stop control means, and
Stop position data creation means
Based on the operation of the start switch, stop position data is created for all positions of all rotating reels until the rotational speed of all rotating reels reaches a constant speed, and
Based on the operation of each stop switch, if there is a rotating reel for which the stop switch has not been operated at the time of the operation, stop all the positions of all the rotating reels for which the stop switch has not been operated. While creating location data ,
After the operation of one stop switch, if the creation of stop position data has not been completed at the time of the operation of the next stop switch, the stop position data is only obtained for the position of the rotating reel at the time of operation of the stop switch. Formed to create ,
The rotation stop control means is
When creation of stop position data has been completed at the time of operation of the stop switch, the rotation reel is stopped using the stop position data, but creation of stop position data is completed at the time of operation of the stop switch. If not , the slot machine is configured to stop the rotating reel using stop position data created only for the position of the rotating reel at the time of operating the stop switch . After the operation of one stop switch, the creation of stop position data has not been completed at the time of the operation of the next stop switch, but the stop position data on the position of the rotating reel at the time of operation of the stop switch has already been If it was created,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation stop control means is configured to stop the rotary reel at a stop position defined in the stop position data.   3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is configured to accept an operation of a stop switch that has not yet been operated even after the stop switch is operated.