JP5505912B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine formed so that a stop position of a rotary reel can be controlled in accordance with a result of a winning lottery.

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.
In such a slot machine, when determining the stop position of the rotating reel, a so-called stop prohibition position (for example, a rotating reel in which a combination of symbols constituting a winning combination is stopped on the stop display line) The stop position of the reel and the stop position of the rotary reel that cannot prevent the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination from stopping on the stop display line) are determined before stopping all the reels. Not to be.

However, the control device may malfunction due to some cause (for example, noise generation, radio wave irradiation, etc.). In this case, the rotating reel stops at the stop prohibited position, and an unexpected profit is generated by the player. There was a fear that it would be granted. Also, in recent years, for example, by performing a fraudulent rewrite of a program related to stop control of a rotating reel, the act of forcibly stopping the rotating reel at the stop prohibiting position as described above and acquiring an illegal profit has been performed. There was a fear that it would be.
Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of the above event, when all the rotating reels are stopped, whether or not the rotating reel stop display mode matches the result of the winning lottery, that is, stop prohibition. A slot machine has been devised in which it is determined whether or not the rotating reel is stopped at the position, and when it is stopped at the stop prohibited position, that fact can be notified.

  The slot machines as described above are disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below.

JP 2007-222418 A JP 2009-183745 A

However, in the slot machine as described above, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode when all the rotating reels stop matches the result of the winning lottery, and after this determination, the profit corresponding to the stop display mode is determined. (Such as paying out game medals or shifting to advantageous games). Therefore, for example, when the combination of symbols constituting the predetermined combination is stopped even though the predetermined combination is not won, but the above determination is not properly performed, the determination is made. The subsequent process of granting profits is executed as it is, and there is still a problem that there is still a high risk that profits will be obtained illegally.
Further, in the slot machine as described above, the player cannot grasp the result of the lottery by the role lottery means in principle. Therefore, when all the rotating reels are stopped, for example, when a combination of symbols constituting a predetermined combination is stopped, whether or not the predetermined combination is won, and whether or not it is stopped at an appropriate stop position based on this winning, Alternatively, it is impossible to determine whether the vehicle has stopped at the stop position (that is, whether it has stopped at the stop prohibition position) even though the predetermined combination is not won.

Then, if it is determined that the vehicle has stopped at the stop-prohibited position, it is noticed that the symbol constituting the predetermined combination has stopped, but it is abnormal. There is a fear that a very strange feeling may be given to a player who is playing a game.
Therefore, the following invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and it is difficult to give an improper profit based on the stop of the rotating reel at the stop prohibited position, and for a player who is playing a game properly. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of notifying the stop prohibition position without giving a sense of incongruity, and capable of notifying.

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. The following first and second inventions are inventions described in the claims (Claims 1 and 2), and the third to fifth inventions are inventions not described in the claims. .
(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 the rotation of all the rotating reels 25, and the rotation of the corresponding rotating reels 25 are stopped. The stop switch 38 and the role lottery means 140 for drawing the role based on the operation of the start switch 37 and the stop position data in which a predetermined stop position is determined based on the operation of the stop switch 38 The rotation stop control means 180 that stops the rotating reel 25 to be stopped at the predetermined stop position and the stop position where one or a plurality of the rotation reels 25 should not stop according to the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 Stop prohibition data based on the stop prohibition position data table 191 and data of lottery by the lottery means 140 at least are determined to be prohibited. Stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 for acquiring stop prohibition position data from the position data table 191; stop position data used for stopping the rotation reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 each time each stop switch 38 is operated; The slot machine is characterized by comprising stop prohibition position determination means 194 for determining whether or not the stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 matches.

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 stop position data is data in which a predetermined stop position is determined. Specifically, the stop position data is the rotation position (stop reception position) of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the stop switch 38 when the stop switch 38 is operated. ) To determine the stop position. Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, any one of the rotation range (stop reception position) of the rotary reel 25 at the time of operation of the stop switch 38 and within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, a range from 0 frame to 4 frames). Such a position can be determined as a predetermined stop position.
The stop prohibition position data table 191 is data related to a stop prohibition position (stop prohibition position data) that is a stop position where one or a plurality of rotating reels 25 should not stop according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140. Is predetermined.

Here, the stop prohibition position means a stop position where the rotating reel 25 should not stop.
Specifically, as the stop prohibition position, for example, (1) the stop position of the rotary reel 25 at which the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination is stopped on the stop display line 90; It is formed so that the combination of the corresponding symbols 51 can be stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90 in a predetermined case (for example, when the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined operation order). The stop position of the rotary reel 25 in which the combination of the corresponding symbol 51 is not stopped on the predetermined stop display line 90 although it is won in the combination and is in the predetermined case, (3) all rotations For example, the stop position of the rotating reel 25 that cannot prevent the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination from stopping on the stop display line 90 before the reel 25 stops. The stop prohibition position is not limited to the above-described content.

Further, as the stop prohibiting position, a position where one rotating reel 25 should not stop can be determined, or a position where a plurality of rotating reels 25 should not stop can be determined.
Specifically, a role that determines whether or not a profit is given by the stop display mode of one rotating reel 25 (hereinafter referred to as a 1-reel determined role), for example, a cherry role (“cherry” “ANY” “ANY” (Meaning that ANY can be any symbol 51))), and if the cherry role is not won, the symbol 51 of "cherry" stops on the stop display line 90 of the left reel 22. The stop position that will be performed can be determined as a stop prohibition position (a position where one rotating reel 25 should not stop) when the cherry role is not won (that is, when a role other than a loser or cherry role is won) .

In addition, there is a role that determines whether or not a profit is given by the stop display mode of a plurality of rotating reels 25 (hereinafter referred to as a multiple reel fixed role), for example, a bell role (“Bell” “Bell” “Bell”). In the case where the bell combination is not won, the stop position at which the “bell” symbol 51 stops on the predetermined stop display line 90 in a state where the three rotary reels 25 are stopped. , It can be determined as a stop prohibition position (a position where the plurality of rotating reels 25 should not stop) when the bell role is not elected (that is, when a role other than a loser or a bell role is elected).
In the case of the above (3), for example, if the third rotary reel 25 is stopped at the predetermined rotational position while the two rotary reels 25 are stopped at the predetermined stop position, If it is impossible to avoid that the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination is stopped on the stop display line 90 within a predetermined pull-in range from the position, The predetermined stop position can be set as a stop prohibition position (a position where the plurality of rotating reels 25 should not stop) at the time of a predetermined lottery result (for example, a loss).

Further, the stop prohibition position data can be formed as data of a predetermined size in which stop prohibition positions for the plurality of rotating reels 25 are determined.
Specifically, one stop prohibition position data is formed as 2-byte data, and the stop prohibition position of the left reel 22 is determined using the upper 5 bits out of 15 bits excluding the most significant bit, The stop prohibiting position of the middle reel 23 can be determined using the next 5 bits, and the stop prohibiting position of the right reel 24 can be determined using the remaining 5 bits.
For example, it is assumed that a total of 21 symbols 51 to which symbol numbers from “No. 21” to “No. 1” are assigned are assigned to each rotary reel 25.

When the “No. 19” symbol 51 of the left reel 22 is positioned in the middle of the display window 34 is the stop prohibition position of the left reel 22, stop prohibition position data “0100110000000” can be determined. That is, in the stop prohibition position data, the value of the upper 5 bits of the 15 bits excluding the most significant bit is “10011 (decimal number“ 19 ”)”, and the left reel 22 “19” When the symbol 51 is positioned in the middle of the display window 34, it indicates that the stop prohibiting position is present.
In addition, there are three cases where the “No. 5” symbol 51 of the left reel 22, the “No. 10” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 and the “No. 12” symbol 51 of the right reel 24 are located in the middle of the display window 34. When the rotation reel 25 is at the stop prohibition position when stopped, stop prohibition position data “0001010101001100” can be determined. That is, in the stop prohibition position data, of the 15 bits excluding the most significant bit, the value of the upper 5 bits is “00101 (decimal number“ 5 ”)”, and the value of the next 5 bits is “01010 (decimal number). "10"), the remaining 5 bits are "01100 (decimal number" 12 ")", the left reel 22 "5" symbol 51 and the middle reel 23 "10" When the symbol 51 and the symbol No. 12 of the right reel 24 are located in the middle of the display window 34, the stop prohibiting position is indicated.

Note that the method of determining the stop prohibition position data is not limited to the above-described content.
Further, the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 acquires stop prohibition position data from the stop prohibition position data table 191 based on at least the lottery result by the role lottery means 140. For example, if stop prohibition position data defining the stop prohibition position as described above is stored in the stop prohibition position data table 191 as stop prohibition position data when the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 is lost The stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 acquires the above-described stop prohibition position data when the lottery result by the combination lottery unit 140 is lost.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a stop prohibition position data table 191 in which stop prohibition position data is determined according to the lottery result by the role lottery means 140. That is, a corresponding stop prohibition position data table 191 can be provided for each lottery result of the combination lottery means 140. Further, a stop prohibition position data table 191 in which stop prohibition position data is determined according to the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38 may be provided. That is, a corresponding stop prohibition position data table 191 can be provided for each lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and each operation order of the stop switch 38.

The stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 is not limited to the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140, but also other acquisition conditions (for example, the operation order of the stop switch 38, The stop prohibition position data may be set based on the rotation position (stop reception position)) or the like. When setting in this way, it is necessary to set stop prohibition position data in the stop prohibition data table 191 in accordance with the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 and other acquisition conditions.
The stop prohibition position determination unit 194 is acquired by the stop position data acquisition unit 192 and stop position data used for stopping the rotation reel 25 by the rotation stop control unit 180 every time each stop switch 38 is operated. It is determined whether or not the stop prohibition position data matches. In other words, the stop prohibition position determination means 194 receives the stop position data and the stop prohibition position data before the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 stops when each stop switch 38 is operated. Whether or not matches.

  For example, when the stop switch 38 (left stop switch) corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 uses the lottery drawing unit 140 to determine the left reel 22 based on the lottery result. Stop stop position data is acquired. Then, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 determines whether or not the acquired stop prohibition position data matches the stop position data used for stopping the left reel 22. Here, if it is determined that they match, the stop position of the left reel 22 stopped by the rotation stop control means 180 is the stop prohibition position. If it is determined that they do not match, the stop position of the left reel 22 stopped by the rotation stop control means 180 is not the stop prohibition position. Then, based on the determination result, predetermined processing (for example, when it is determined that they match each other) can be performed.

(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, in the stop prohibition position data table 191, a stop prohibition position that is a stop position where one or a plurality of rotary reels 25 should not stop according to the lottery result by the role lottery means 140. Data (stop prohibition position data) relating to the above is determined in advance.
Each time each stop switch 38 is operated, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 acquires the stop position data in which the stop position used to stop the rotary reel 25 is determined, and the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 acquires the stop position data. It is determined whether or not the stop prohibition position data matches.

  That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, each time the stop switch 38 is operated, even if the stop position data is changed due to a so-called gotting action or a malfunction of the control device 100, the rotating reel Since it is determined whether or not the stop position of 25 is a stop prohibition position, at the time when each rotary reel 25 is stopped before all stop switches 38 are operated, It can be determined whether or not. In other words, whether or not the stop position of the rotary reels 25 is the stop prohibition position at a time earlier than after all the rotary reels 25 are stopped, based on the stop display mode of the rotary reels 25. Is judged. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to give an improper profit based on the stop of the rotary reel 25 at the stop prohibited position.

Further, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, when the rotary reels 25 are to be stopped at the stop prohibited position, a notification to that effect can be given before all the rotary reels 25 are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player who is playing the game appropriately that the stop at the stop prohibited position is made without giving a sense of incongruity.
(Second invention)
In the second invention, in addition to the features of the first invention described above, the combination lottery means 140 indicates that the combination of symbols 51 constituting the combination is displayed in a predetermined stop display by operating the stop switch 38 in a predetermined order. A predetermined combination set so as to be stopped and displayed on the line 90 is set to be drawable, and the stop prohibition position data table 191 indicates the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38. Accordingly, the stop prohibited position data is set so as to be determined.

When the slot machine 10 according to the present invention wins a predetermined combination as a result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140, when the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined order that is predetermined according to the winning content Although the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination is stopped on the stop display line 90, when the stop switch 38 is operated in an order different from the predetermined order, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination Can be formed so that stop control can be performed so as not to stop on the stop display line 90.
Further, when the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined order, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination is stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90, but the order different from the predetermined order. When the stop switch 38 is operated, the above combination can be formed so that stop control can be performed so that the combination is stopped on a stop display line 90 different from the specific stop display line 90.

Further, the slot machine 10 according to the present invention can be formed so that the combination is stopped on the stop display line 90 only when the operation order of all the stop switches 38 matches, or is operated first. If the stop switches 38 coincide with each other, the combination can be formed to stop on the stop display line 90 regardless of the operation order of the other stop switches 38.
Further, the stop prohibition position data table 191 in the present invention is not limited to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38, but other conditions (for example, the order of the operated stop switch 38 is predetermined). The stop prohibition position data may be determined according to whether or not the operation order matches.

(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, stop prohibition position data is determined in the stop prohibition position data table 191 in accordance with the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38.
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the predetermined combination in which the operation order of the stop switch 38 for stopping the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination on the stop display line 90 is determined appropriately. Since the stop prohibition position can be determined, it is possible to further prevent the generation of an illegal profit based on the stop of the rotary reel 25 at the stop prohibition position.

(Third invention)
In the third invention, in addition to the features of the first or second invention described above, the stop prohibition position data table 191 includes a plurality of stop prohibition position data having common stop prohibition positions for some of the rotating reels 25. When the common stop prohibition position data configured as one stop prohibition position data is determined and the common stop prohibition position data is acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192, the stop switch 38 Whether the stop position data corresponding to the rotating reel 25 for which the stop operation has been performed matches the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 for which the stop operation has been performed by the stop switch 38 in the acquired common stop prohibition position data. It is formed so as to determine whether or not.

The common stop prohibition position data consists of a plurality of stop prohibition position data having a common stop prohibition position for some of the rotating reels 25 as one stop prohibition position data.
For example, when the “No. 5” symbol 51 of the left reel 22 and the “No. 3” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 are located in the middle of the display window 34, the two reels 25 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 are arranged. In the stop prohibition position data, these stop positions are defined as stop prohibition positions (for example, “0001010001100000”). Further, when the “No. 3” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 and the “No. 8” symbol 51 of the right reel 24 are located in the middle stage of the display window 34, the two reels 25 of the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 are arranged. These stop positions are defined as stop prohibition positions (for example, “0000000001101000”) in the stop prohibition position data. In this case, since the stop prohibition position is common for the middle reel 23 in any stop prohibition position data, these stop prohibition position data are not set separately as the two stop prohibition position data. Common stop prohibition position data configured as stop prohibition position data can be determined. That is, in the above-described case, the “No. 5” symbol 51 of the left reel 22, the “No. 3” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23, and the “No. 8” symbol 51 of the right reel 24 are set as the stop prohibiting positions. One stop prohibition position data (“0001010001101000”) can be determined.

The stop prohibition position data table 191 includes a table for storing only common stop prohibition position data and a table for storing only normal stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data. It is also possible to provide only the stop prohibition position data table 191 that stores the common stop prohibition position data and other normal stop prohibition position data together.
In the one stop prohibition position data table 191, when storing normal stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data and the common stop prohibition position data together, the common stop prohibition position data and other A code or the like for identifying normal stop prohibition position data can be assigned. For example, when the stop prohibition position data is formed as 2-byte data as described above, the most significant bit is used as a bit for distinguishing the stop prohibition position data from other normal stop prohibition position data. be able to.

(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, a common stop in which a plurality of stop prohibition position data having a common stop prohibition position for some of the rotating reels 25 is configured as one stop prohibition position data in the stop prohibition position data table 191. Forbidden position data is defined. When the common stop prohibition position data is acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192, stop position data corresponding to the rotary reel 25 on which the stop operation by the stop switch 38 is performed by the stop prohibition position determination unit 194. In the acquired common stop prohibition position data, it is determined whether or not the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation by the stop switch 38 is performed matches.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, a plurality of stop prohibition position data having a common stop prohibition position can be configured as one common stop prohibition position data and stored in the stop prohibition position data table 191. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the ROM or the like can be compressed as compared with the case where a plurality of stop prohibition position data is stored separately, and hardware resources can be used efficiently. .
In addition, by performing the determination as described above, even if the common stop prohibition position data is provided, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the rotating reel 25 stops at the stop prohibition position. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult to give an illegal profit based on the stop of the reel 25 at the stop prohibition position.

(Fourth invention)
In the fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the features of the third aspect of the invention described above, data for masking a portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 that has not been stopped by the stop switch 38 in the acquired common stop prohibition position data. The stop prohibition position determination unit 194 includes a mask unit 193. The stop prohibition position determination unit 194 includes stop position data corresponding to the rotary reel 25 on which the stop operation has been performed by the stop switch 38, and common stop prohibition position data masked by the data mask unit 193. It is formed so as to determine whether or not they match.
The data mask means 193 masks the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 that has not yet been stopped by the stop switch 38 in the acquired common stop prohibition position data.

Here, the mask is a process for extracting data of a portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation is performed from the common stop prohibition position data.
Specifically, the data mask means 193 can set the common stop prohibition position data so as to set “0” to the corresponding portion of the corresponding rotary reel 25.
For example, as described above, the common stop with the “No. 5” symbol 51 of the left reel 22, the “No. 3” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 and the “No. 8” symbol 51 of the right reel 24 as the stop prohibiting position. It is assumed that prohibited position data “0001010001101000” is defined. In this case, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 is operated (that is, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is not yet operated), the data mask means 193 sets “0” to the portion corresponding to the right reel 24 in the common stop prohibition position data (that is, the lower 5 bits). Therefore, by performing the masking by the data masking means 193, the common stop prohibition position data “0001010001101000” is converted into a value “0001010001100000”.

  The mask as described above is 2-byte data, and mask data (mask bits) in which all the portions corresponding to the predetermined rotating reel 25 are “1” and all other portions are “0”. This can be done by obtaining the logical product with the common stop prohibition position data. For example, when the portion corresponding to the left reel 22 is masked (that is, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22 is not operated), the logic between the mask data “1000001111111111” and the common stop prohibition position data Find the product. When the portion corresponding to the middle reel 23 is masked (that is, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23 is not operated), the logic between the mask data “1111110000011111” and the common stop prohibition position data Find the product. When the portion corresponding to the right reel 24 is masked (that is, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is not operated), the logic between the mask data “111111111110000” and the common stop prohibited position data Find the product. The same applies to the case where the portions corresponding to the two rotating reels 25 are masked. For example, when the portions corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 are masked (that is, corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24). When the stop switch 38 to be operated is not operated), the logical product of the mask data “111111000000000000” and the common stop prohibition position data may be obtained.

Further, the data masking means 193 can be formed so as to mask not only the common stop prohibition position data but also normal stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data.
(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the data mask means 193 masks the portion of the acquired common stop prohibition position data that corresponds to the rotating reel 25 that has not been stopped by the stop switch 38 yet. Then, whether or not the stop position data corresponding to the rotary reel 25 for which the stop operation by the stop switch 38 has been performed by the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 matches the common stop prohibition position data masked by the data mask unit 193. Is determined.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the common stop prohibition position data is stored in the stop prohibition position data table 191 and the conversion data masking the common stop prohibition position data is used to match the stop position data. Therefore, the amount of stop prohibition position data stored in the ROM or the like can be compressed, and hardware resources can be used efficiently.
(Fifth invention)
In addition to the features of the first, second, third, or fourth inventions described above, the fifth invention is a stop position used by the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 to stop the rotating reel 25 by the rotation stop control unit 180. Abnormality in which an abnormality is reported by operating the rotating reel 25 that has not yet stopped in a predetermined manner when it is determined that the data and the stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 match. A notification means 200 is provided.

The abnormality notifying means 200 notifies the abnormality by operating the rotating reel 25 that has not yet stopped in a predetermined manner when the stop position of the rotating reel 25 becomes the stop prohibiting position. For example, the abnormality notifying unit 200 may stop the rotary reel 25 with a half frame shift from a predetermined stop position, or stop the rotary reel 25 at a position exceeding a predetermined pull-in range (four frames). Can do. Further, the abnormality notifying means 200 can rotate the rotating reel 25 at a speed higher than the rotation speed at the time of steady rotation or reversely rotate it.
Further, the abnormality notification means 200 may be formed so as to notify the abnormality by a method other than the operation mode of the rotary reel 25. For example, the abnormality notification means 200 can be configured to transmit an abnormality signal to the hall computer connected to the slot machine 10, or a numerical range that can be taken as a setting value on a predetermined display device that displays the setting value. It can also be configured to display an external value, or the rotary reel 25 by temporarily disabling switches (stop switch 38, start switch 37, etc.) for proceeding the game (so-called freeze state). It is also possible to make it impossible to stop the operation, and to notify the fact by the lamp 52 or the liquid crystal display device 53.

(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, it is determined that the stop position data used to stop the rotating reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 and the stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 match. In other words, that is, when the stop position of the rotating reel 25 becomes the stop prohibiting position, the abnormality notifying means 200 notifies the abnormality by operating the rotating reel 25 not yet stopped in a predetermined manner. Is called.
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the abnormality is notified by the operation mode of the rotary reel 25, so that the visual effect is extremely high and the abnormality can be surely grasped.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the present invention, it is difficult to give an improper profit based on the stop of the rotating reel at the stop prohibition position, and the stop is prohibited without giving a sense of incongruity to a player who is playing a game properly. it is possible to provide a possible slot machine to perform the notification about the stopping in position is made.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of input and output of the control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an external front view showing a display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a symbol arrangement in each rotary reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a role configuration in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of a stop prohibition position according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of a stop prohibition position data table and a calculation example of mask processing by a data mask unit according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a flow showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of a role lottery process among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of a rotary reel control process in the operation of the slot machine. It is the modification of embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is the schematic which shows the other example of a stop prohibition position.

Hereinafter, embodiments 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)
As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 20 includes a main board unit (not shown) having a board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, a reel unit 21 having a plurality of rotating reels 25, A power supply device (not shown in particular) for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 10, stores game medals, and displays a game medal at the time of stop display of a combination of symbols 51 constituting a role. A hopper unit 27 for paying out, an information display device provided outside the slot machine 10 for displaying information on the number of games, an external terminal board for connecting to a hall computer, etc. (not specifically shown), etc. Is 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 is fixed to three stepping motors (not shown in particular) fixed to the frame and the rotation shaft of each stepping motor. It is composed of three rotating reels 25. 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, 21 symbols 51 are attached around each rotary reel 25 (see FIG. 4). Further, these rotating reels 25 rotate so that a pattern 51 of the rotating 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. A lever-like start switch 37 for starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 25 is provided on the right side of the settlement switch 39. In addition, in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, there are three stop switches 38 (specifically, on the left reel 22) that correspond to the rotary reels 25 and stop the rotation of the rotary reels 25 individually. A corresponding left switch 38a, a middle switch 38b corresponding to the middle reel 23, and a right switch 38c) corresponding to the right reel 24 are 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 21 symbols 51 displayed around each rotary reel 25 when the rotation of all the three rotary reels 25 is stopped. 3 of them can be displayed, that is, visually recognized. That is, when all 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 four 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. 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.
Then, when a predetermined number of game medals are bet to start one game, a predetermined number of stop display lines 90 are activated. Then, as a result of the lottery of the role lottery means 140 described later, when a predetermined role described later is won and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the role is stopped 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.

Although not particularly shown, a display device such as a 7-segment display is provided in the vicinity of the display window 34, and a main display device for mainly displaying various information relating to the game is provided. Specifically, during the game, the number of credits, the number of paid out game medals, the number of games, etc. are displayed, and if a predetermined state abnormality has occurred, character graphics symbols etc. corresponding to the abnormal state Can be displayed.
In addition, a medal selector (not shown in particular) for judging whether the 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. ) And a medal sensor 35 for detecting a game medal determined to be an appropriate game medal by the medal selector (see FIG. 2).

(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 can be integrated into a one-chip type.

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 rotating reel 25 by operating 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 a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 44 that is determined as an appropriate game medal by the above-described medal selector (not shown).
(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-game combination stops on any of the activated stop display lines 90, a 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. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 38 includes three switches (left switch 38a, middle switch 38b, and right switch 24) corresponding to the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24, respectively. A right switch 38c).
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 rotating 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 (rotary reel 25)
(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 (rotary reel 25))
The reel unit 21 is composed of three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to a predetermined frame and a total of three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors. ing.
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. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape in each rotary reel 25, a plurality of types such as “7”, “BAR”, “SIN”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, and “replay” are arranged at almost equal intervals in the rotation direction. 21 in total are displayed in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, 21 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 “21” to “1” are assigned in order from the upper side to the lower side of FIG. Yes.

The rotating reel 25 rotates around the rotation axis of the stepping motor 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. Yes. That is, when the rotary reel 25 rotates, the symbols 51 appear to move from the upper side to the lower side in FIG.
Further, an index (not particularly 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, detecting the passage of the index) (for example, , A photo sensor, a magnetic sensor, a touch sensor, etc.). Then, based on the pulse signal output after each rotating reel 25 starts rotating and the index is detected by a predetermined sensor, the position of the rotating reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated is detected, and the predetermined position The stop control is performed by stopping the rotary reel 25.

(Hopper unit 27)
The hopper unit 27 is for paying out a game medal to the 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, characters and images (still images) for exciting a game or notifying that a predetermined role has been won by blinking, turning on or off the light source. And video), a liquid crystal display device 53 for performing game effects and various notifications, a speaker 54 for performing game effects and various notifications by outputting predetermined sound effects and BGM, 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.

(Control means of control device 100)
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 (10).
(1) Game control means 120
(2) Role lottery means 140
(3) Rotation start control means 160
(4) Rotation position detection means 170
(5) Stop position determining means 175
(6) Rotation stop control means 180
(7) Stop prohibition position control means 190
(8) Abnormality notification means 200
(9) Stop display mode determination means 210
(10) Production control means 300
The main control device 101 functions as control means (1) to (9), and the sub-control device 102 functions as control means (10). Note that the control device 100 is not limited to the control means (1) to (10) 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 are advantageous games that can give a predetermined privilege to a player, such as an assist time game (AT game) that informs 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 winning combination is selected by the winning lottery means 140 described later. Alternatively, a lottery for determining non-winning is performed. 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 are 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. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the predetermined profit can be given out by paying out a predetermined number of game medals, executing the above-mentioned special game or advantageous game, and the like. 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 (BB game role, RB game role) related to a special game that can give a player even greater profit than the small role and the re-game role. .
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 “replay” symbols 51 (“replay”, “replay”, and “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). It should be noted that there may be not only one type of re-game player but also a plurality of types. Further, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination is not limited to the above-described contents, and may be a combination of other symbols 51.

  Among the small roles, the cherry role is a combination of the symbol 51 of “cherry” and any of the symbols 51 (“ANY”, “ANY”, “cherry” (ANY can be any symbol 51)) Consists of. When the combination of “ANY”, “ANY”, and “Cherry” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of game medals is paid out. Specifically, when the “cherry” symbol 51 in the right reel 24 stops on the upper stage of the display window 34, “upper line 92 and upper right line 94 (that is, on the two stop display lines 90 in total)“ Since the combination of “ANY”, “ANY”, and “Cherry” is stopped, four game medals are paid out. When the “cherry” symbol 51 on the right reel 24 stops at the middle of the display window 34, the combination of “ANY”, “ANY” and “cherry” on the middle line 91 (that is, on one stop display line 90). Will stop, so two game medals will be paid out. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol 51 of the right reel 24 stops at the lower stage of the display window 34, a combination of “ANY”, “ANY” and “cherry” on the right down line 95 (that is, on one stop display line 90). Will stop, so two game medals will be paid out.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, among the small roles, the bell role includes a plurality of types (for example, five types from the bell role A to the bell role E). Specifically, the bell combination A is configured by a combination of the symbol 51 of “bell” and any of the symbols 51 (“ANY”, “bell”, “ANY”). When the combination of “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of game medals are paid out. For example, when the “bell” symbol 51 in the middle reel 23 stops at the upper stage of the display window 34, the combination of “ANY”, “bell”, “ANY” on the upper stage line 92 (that is, on one stop display line 90). Will stop, so 4 game medals will be paid out. Further, when the “bell” symbol 51 on the middle reel 23 stops at the middle stage of the display window 34, the middle line 91, the upper right line 94 and the right lower line 95 (that is, on the three stop display lines 90 in total) Since the combination of “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY” is stopped, 12 game medals are paid out. When the “bell” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 is stopped at the lower stage of the display window 34, the combination of “ANY”, “bell” and “ANY” is not stopped on any stop display line 90. Therefore, game medals are not paid out.

Further, each of the other bell roles is configured by a combination of different symbols 51. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a single lottery by a combination lottery unit 140 (to be described later) is set so that a plurality of bell combinations may be won simultaneously.
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 BB game combination is composed of a combination of symbols “7” 51 (“7” “7” “7”). When the combination of “7”, “7”, and “7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the BB 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 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 composed of a combination of a symbol 51 of “7” and a symbol 51 of “BAR” (“7” “7” “BAR”). When the combination of “7”, “7”, 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.

(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, game medals are 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.

In addition, when a transition is made to the RB game, a game medal is paid out when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined specific combination (Bell combination in this embodiment) is stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90. Is done. In the RB game, the combination of the symbols 51 of “7”, “7”, 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 will be held for either winning or losing.

  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.
(Duplicate winning of multiple roles)
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, it is set so that a plurality of bell combinations may be won as a result of a single lottery performed by the combination lottery means 140. That is, in the lottery table, the predetermined numerical area is formed so as to be a winning area corresponding to a plurality of bell roles, and the random numbers extracted by the random number extraction means are roles corresponding to the plurality of bell roles. If it belongs to the winning area, a winning flag for a plurality of bell roles corresponding to the winning area is established.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the above-mentioned bell combination A (“ANY”, “bell” “ANY”) is set so that it may be won in combination with other bell combinations. Has been. Specifically, when the bell combination A and another predetermined bell combination are won (hereinafter, referred to as the first overlapping selection), the bell combination A and a different bell combination from the first overlapping selection are obtained. When winning in duplicate (hereinafter referred to as second duplicate winning), and when Bell winning combination A and Bell role different from the first overlapping winning and second overlapping winning are won (hereinafter referred to as No. 1) 3 duplicate wins).
In addition, the case where a plurality of winning combinations are won is not limited to the first overlapping winning, the second overlapping winning and the third overlapping winning. It can also be set to do. In addition, the type of the winning combination is not limited to the Bell winning combination, and can be set so that the re-playing winning combination overlaps. Further, not only the same type of winning combination can be won, but also different types of winning combinations (for example, special game winning and small winning combination) can be set to be won.

(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 a stepping motor provided in each rotary reel 25, and the start of all the rotary reels 25 is started by driving the stepping motor.
Further, when the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation start control means 160 rotates all the rotating reels 25 at a predetermined acceleration determined in advance, 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.

(Rotation position detection means 170)
The rotation position detection means 170 is for detecting the rotation position (stop reception position) of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated.
Specifically, the rotational position detection means 170 is not particularly shown, but count means for counting the pulse signal output from the stepping motor, reset means for resetting the count value of the pulse signal by the count means Etc.
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. 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 rotation 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.

(Stop position determining means 175)
The stop position determination means 175 determines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 based on the rotation position (stop reception position) of the corresponding rotary reel 25 detected by the rotation position detection means 170, triggered by the operation of the stop switch 38. In other words, it is for obtaining stop position data defining a predetermined stop position, which is used for stopping the rotation reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 described later.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the stop switch 38 is operated, a predetermined number in the rotation direction from the symbol 51 on the basis of the symbol 51 that can be immediately stopped on the middle line 91 (middle position). The corresponding rotary reel 25 is stopped within a range up to the symbol 51 (ie, a predetermined pull-in range) when the maximum number of sliding frames (for example, 4 frames) is moved.

In other words, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the amount of rotation that the rotating reel 25 rotates from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops is determined by a predetermined number of frames ( Control is performed within a range of 0 frame to 4 frames (within a predetermined pull-in range).
Specifically, when the stop switch 38 is operated, a stop position (so-called bitter stop position) in which the reference symbol is in the middle, with reference to the symbol 51 (reference symbol) that can immediately stop in the middle of the display window 34. Stop position), a stop position where the first symbol 51 ahead of the reference symbol is in the middle (stop position of one-slip), a stop position where the second symbol 51 ahead of the reference symbol is in the middle ( Stop position for 2 frames slide), Stop position where 3 symbols ahead of reference symbol 51 is in the middle (stop position for 3 frames slide), or Symbol 51 4 points ahead of reference symbol is in the middle The rotary reel 25 is stopped at any one of the stop positions (stop position for sliding four frames).

Then, the stop position determination means 175 determines the rotation reel 25 based on the lottery result of the role lottery means 140 and the rotation position (stop reception position) of the corresponding rotation reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated. Determine at which position to stop. In other words, stop position data that determines at which position to stop is acquired.
Specifically, the stop position determining means 175, when the winning flag relating to the predetermined combination is established, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination stops on the stop display line 90, and The stop position of the corresponding rotary reel 25 is determined within the range of the predetermined number of frames described above so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting any combination other than the combination does not stop on the stop display line 90. Get stop position data.

Further, the stop position determination means 175, based on the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 and the rotation position (stop reception position) of the rotation reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated according to a predetermined program, It can be configured to acquire stop position data defining 25 stop positions.
Further, the stop position determination means 175 determines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 by a predetermined stop table for each result of the lottery by the role lotter means 140 and the rotation position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated. Also, it can be configured to acquire stop position data.
Here, the stop table defines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 in accordance with the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated. More specifically, the stop table 38 is operated. Any symbol position in the range (predetermined pull-in range) of the maximum number of symbols that can be moved from the rotational position of the rotating reel 25 (maximum number of sliding frames, 4 frames) according to the rotational position of the rotating reel 25 at the time This determines whether the rotary reel 25 is to be stopped. In other words, on the stop table, the number of frames that can be moved from this reference position (from 0 frame to 4 frames) with each symbol 51 of the rotating reel 25 being positioned in the middle of the display window 34 as a reference position. Any symbol position within the range is defined as a stop position.

In the slot machine 10 according to this embodiment, each stop position data is formed as 2-byte data. Of the 15 bits excluding the most significant bit in the 2-byte data, the upper 5 bits (that is, the second to sixth bits when the most significant bit is the first bit) are used for the left reel 22 The stop position is determined, the stop position of the middle reel 23 is determined by the next 5 bits (ie, the 7th to 11th bits), and the right reel 24 is determined by the remaining 5 bits (ie, the 12th to 16th bits). A stop position is set.
(Stop position when multiple winning combinations are won)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, as a result of one lottery performed by the role lottery means 140, there may be a case where a plurality of bell combinations are won. Specifically, the first double winning in which the bell role A (“ANY”, “bell”, “ANY”) and other predetermined bell roles are won in a duplicate, and the bell role A is different from the first double winning. There are a second overlapping winning combination in which the Bell combination is won and a third overlapping winning combination in which the Bell combination A and a different Bell combination from the first overlapping winning and the second overlapping winning combination are selected.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation order of the corresponding stop switch 38 is determined in advance for the first overlapping winning, the second overlapping winning, and the third overlapping winning. Specifically, in the first overlapping winning, the operation order in which the left switch 38a is operated first (ie, “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b” → “right switch 38c” and “left switch 38a ”→“ right switch 38c ”→“ middle switch 38b ”). In addition, in the second overlapping win, the operation order in which the middle switch 38b is operated first (ie, “middle switch 38b” → “left switch 38a” → “right switch 38c” and “middle switch 38b” → “Right switch 38c” → “left switch 38a”). In addition, in the third overlapping win, the operation order in which the right switch 38c is operated first (ie, “right switch 38c” → “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b” and “right switch 38c” → “Middle switch 38b” → “left switch 38a”).

  When the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined operation order for each overlapping winning combination, the “bell” of the middle reel 23 constituting the bell role A (“ANY” “bell” “ANY”) Is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 34. That is, the stop position at which the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination A stops on the middle stage line 91, the upper right line 94, and the lower right line 95 is determined. Since the rotary reel 25 stops at this stop position, the combination of “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY” on the above-described three stop display lines 90 stops, so 12 game medals Will be paid out.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch 38 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order for each overlapping winning combination, a bell combination A (“ANY” “bell” “ANY”) is formed. The stop position at which the “bell” of the middle reel 23 stops at the upper stage of the display window 34 is determined. That is, the stop position at which the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination A stops on the upper line 92 is determined. Since the rotary reel 25 stops at this stop position, the combination of “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY” is stopped on the upper stage line 92 (that is, on one stop display line 90). Four game medals will be paid out.

  Specifically, for example, when the result of the lottery by the lottery means 140 is the first overlapping winning, “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b” → “right switch 38c” or “left switch 38a” → When the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of “right switch 38c” → “middle switch 38b”, the operation order matches the predetermined operation order, and therefore the “bell” of the middle reel 23 is displayed on the display window 34. The stop position that will stop at the middle stage is determined. When the rotary reel 25 stops at this stop position, “ANY”, “BELL”, “BELL” are displayed on the middle stage line 91, the upper right line 94, and the right lower line 95 (that is, on the three stop display lines 90 in total). Since the combination of “ANY” is stopped, 12 game medals are paid out.

Further, in this case, when the stop switch 38 is operated in a sequence other than the above-mentioned sequence, the operation sequence does not coincide with the predetermined operation sequence, so that the “bell” of the middle reel 23 is placed on the upper stage of the display window 34. A stop position to be stopped is determined. Since the rotary reel 25 stops at this stop position, the combination of “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY” is stopped on the upper stage line 92 (that is, on one stop display line 90). Four game medals will be paid out.
(Stop position data)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop position is represented by the symbol number of the symbol 51 that stops in the middle stage of the display window 34, and the symbol number of the symbol 51 is determined in the stop position data. It has been.

  For example, first, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 (left switch 38a) corresponding to the left reel 22 is operated, and the stop position based on this is determined to be the symbol 51 of “No. 17” (that is, “watermelon”). . In this case, the stop position determining means 175 obtains stop position data “010001000000000000”. That is, the upper 5 bits (2nd to 6th bits) of the 15 bits excluding the most significant bit, which are the bits that determine the stop position of the left reel 22, are “10001 (decimal number“ 17 ”)”. The position at which the “17” symbol 51 stops on the middle of the display window 34 is determined to be the stop position of the left reel 22. In this case, the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 have not yet been stopped by the stop switch 38, and among the stop position data, 5 bits (seventh bit) for determining the stop position of the middle reel 23. To 11th bit) and 5 bits (12th to 16th bits) for determining the stop position of the right reel 24 have values of “00000” indicating that the stop position has not been determined.

  First, the stop switch 38 (medium switch 38b) corresponding to the middle reel 23 is operated, and the stop position based on the stop switch 38 is determined to be the "No. 12" symbol 51 (ie, "7"). It is assumed that the stop switch 38 (right switch 38c) corresponding to the right reel 24 is operated, and the stop position based on this is determined to be the “first” symbol 51 (ie, “replay”). In this case, the stop position determination means 175 acquires stop position data “0000000110000001”. That is, the stop operation of the left reel 22 has not yet been performed by the stop switch 38, and among the stop position data, 5 bits (second to sixth bits) for determining the stop position of the left reel 22 are “00000”. 5 bits (7th to 11th bits) that define the stop position of the middle reel 23 are “01100 (decimal number“ 12 ”)”, and 5 bits that define the stop position of the right reel 24 The bits (from the 12th bit to the 16th bit) are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”.

Note that the stop position data is not limited to the contents described above. For example, the stop position of each rotary reel 25 can be determined using the most significant bit to 15 bits of the 2-byte data. As stop position data, data in an area larger than 2 bytes can be used. In addition, as described above, instead of providing one stop position data that determines the stop positions of all the rotary reels 25, a plurality of stop position data that separately determine the stop positions of the respective rotary reels 25 are provided. Also good.
(Rotation stop control means 180)
Based on the operation of the stop switch 38, the rotation stop control means 180 uses the stop position data acquired by the stop position determination means 175 to stop the corresponding rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined in the stop position data. Is.

  That is, when the stop switch 38 is operated, the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 is stopped at the stop position determined in the stop position data. Specifically, for example, when the left switch 38a is first operated and the stop position data is “0100100000000000000”, 5 bits (second to sixth bits) defining the stop position of the left reel 22 Is “10010 (decimal number“ 18 ”)”, the rotation stop control means 180 moves the left side so that the “51” symbol 51 (ie, 7) stops in the middle of the display window 34. The reel 22 is stopped. Next, when the middle switch 38b is operated and the stop position data is “0100100110000000”, the 5 bits (7th to 11th bits) defining the stop position of the middle reel 23 are “01100 (10 The rotation stop control means 180 stops the middle reel 23 so that the “No. 12” symbol 51 (that is, 7) stops at the middle stage of the display window 34. .

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, before the stop switch 38 is operated and the corresponding rotation reel 25 is stopped by the rotation stop control unit 180, the stop position is determined by the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 described later. It is determined whether or not to stop at the stop prohibition position by determining whether the data matches the stop prohibition position data described later.
(Stop prohibition position control means 190)
The stop prohibition position control means 190 is for performing control relating to determination as to whether or not the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is the stop prohibition position. As shown in FIG. 1, the stop prohibition position control means 190 is roughly divided into the following means.

(1) Stop prohibition position data table 191
(2) Stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192
(3) Data mask means 193
(4) Stop prohibition position determination means 194
Further, the stop prohibition position control means 190 is not limited to the means (1) to (4) described above.
(Stop prohibited position data table 191)
The stop prohibition position data table 191 predetermines data related to the stop prohibition position (stop prohibition position data).

Here, the stop prohibition position is a stop position where the rotary reel 25 should not stop. Specifically, as the stop prohibition position, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination is stopped on the stop display line 90, the stop position of the rotary reel 25, and the symbol 51 constituting the winning combination. Examples include the stop position of the rotary reel 25 in which the combination does not stop on the predetermined stop display line 90 even though the combination satisfies the condition for stopping on the predetermined stop display line 90. . The stop prohibition position is not limited to these.
More specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 is lost, the replaying role, cherry role, bell role, watermelon role, BB game role or RB A stop position where a combination of symbols 51 constituting any of the game combinations stops on any stop display line 90 corresponds to a stop prohibition position. In addition, when the result of the lottery by the lottery means 140 is a winning of any of the winning combinations, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination different from the winning winning combination is stopped on any of the stop display lines 90. The stop position that corresponds to this also corresponds to the stop prohibition position (see FIG. 6A).

  Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is the first overlapping winning, the operation order of the second stop switch 38 is “left switch 38a” → “middle” When the switch 38b is selected, the "bell" symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle of the display window 34 (for example, the "bell" symbol 51 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23). Any of the “bell” symbols 51 corresponds to the stop prohibition position). That is, the “bell” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 is stopped at the middle of the display window 34 to be stopped, even though the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined operation order for the first overlapping winning. The stop position that does not exist corresponds to the stop prohibition position (see FIG. 6B).

  Further, for example, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is the first overlapping winning, when the operation order of the second stop switch 38 is “right switch 38c” → “middle switch 38b”, Stop position where the “bell” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle of the display window 34 (for example, the “bell” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle of the display window 34 and The stop position where the “bell” symbol 51 of the reel 24 stops at the upper stage of the display window 34 also corresponds to the stop prohibition position. That is, even though the stop switch 38 is operated in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order for the first overlapping winning, the “bell” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 is displayed on the display window 34 that should not be stopped. The stop position that stops at the middle stage corresponds to the stop prohibition position (see FIG. 6B).

Note that the stop position similar to the above also corresponds to the stop prohibition position in the other overlapping winning (second overlapping winning, third overlapping winning).
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop prohibition position data table 191 includes a stop prohibition according to the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38, as shown in FIG. Position data is defined. That is, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with the stop prohibition position data table 191 in which stop prohibition position data is determined for each lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and each operation order of the stop switch 38.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the middle switch 38b is first operated as the stop prohibited position data table 191 when the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 is lost. The table during the loss which determines the stop prohibition position data at the time, the right table when the stop is determined when the right switch 38c is operated for the first time, and the left switch 38a → right switch 38c It has a left and right table at the time of losing, which defines stop prohibition position data when the two stop switches 38 are operated in order. Further, as a stop prohibition position data table 191 in the case of a loss, stop prohibition position data when two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”, and “right switch 38c” → Two sets of stop prohibition position data that share the same stop prohibition position of “middle switch 38b” in the stop prohibition position data when two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “middle switch 38b”. It also has a common table for left middle and right middle when losing, which stores common stop prohibition position data configured as data.

Note that the stop prohibition position data table 191 in the case of a loss is not limited to these, and also includes a stop prohibition position data table 191 for other operation orders and other common tables.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the middle switch 38b is first operated as the stop prohibition position data table 191 when the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 is the first duplicate winning. The first duplicated winning time table in which stop stop position data is determined (ie, when the stop switch 38b is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order), and the “left switch 38a” → “middle switch” There is a left middle table at the time of the first duplicate win that defines stop prohibition data when two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “38b” (ie, when the stop switch 38b is operated in a predetermined operation order). doing. In addition, when the middle switch 38b is operated for the first time (ie, the stop switch 38b is operated in a predetermined operation order) as the stop prohibition position data table 191 when the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is the second overlapping win. When the second stop switch 38 is operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b” (that is, predetermined in advance). A second middle table at the time of the second overlapping win, which defines stop prohibition data (when the stop switch 38b is operated in an operation order different from the operation order described above).

Note that the stop prohibition position data table 191 in the case of the first duplicate win and the second overlap win is not limited to these, and also has a stop prohibition position data table 191 for other operation orders. Yes.
Further, the result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 140 is not limited to the above-described contents, and a stop prohibition position data table for other lottery results is also provided.
(Stop prohibited position data)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each stop prohibition position data is formed as 2-byte data, similarly to the stop position data described above. Of the 15 bits excluding the most significant bit in the 2-byte data, the upper 5 bits (that is, the second to sixth bits when the most significant bit is the first bit) are used for the left reel 22 The stop prohibition position is determined, the stop prohibition position of the middle reel 23 is determined by the next 5 bits (ie, the 7th to 11th bits), and the right reel is determined by the remaining 5 bits (ie, the 12th to 16th bits) 24 stop prohibition positions are set.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop prohibition position is represented by the symbol number of the symbol 51 that stops at the middle stage of the display window 34, similarly to the stop position described above. In the data, the symbol number of the symbol 51 is defined.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the stoppage table during losing stores stop prohibition position data “0000000000000100”. This lost stop table stores stop prohibition position data that determines the stop prohibition position when the middle switch 38b is first operated, so that the stop prohibit position of the left reel 22 is set to 5 bits (second bit). 6 bits from the bit) and 5 bits (the 12th to 16th bits) where the stop prohibiting position of the right reel 24 is determined are values of “00000” indicating that the stop prohibiting position is not determined. It has become. The 5 bits (7th to 11th bits) where the stop prohibition position of the intermediate reel 23 is determined are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”. That is, the stop prohibition position data indicates that the position where the “first” symbol 51 (ie, “bell”) of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle stage of the display window 34 is the stop prohibition position. ing. In other words, when the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140 is lost and the middle switch 38b is operated first, the “bell” of “No. 1” of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle stage of the display window 34. In other words, despite the fact that it is lost, the “bell” of the middle reel 23 constituting the bell role A is located in the middle of the display window 34 that should not be stopped, and the symbol 51 constituting the bell role A Since this combination (“ANY”, “Bell”, “ANY”) stops at the middle stage line 91, the upper right line 94, and the right lower line 95, this position corresponds to the stop prohibited position.

  Further, the left middle table at the time of the first overlapping win stores stop prohibition position data “000001001010000000” as shown in FIG. In the first overlapping middle left table, the stop prohibition position constituted by the two reels 25 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 is determined by first operating the left switch 38a and then the middle switch 38b. Since the stop prohibition position data is stored, the 5 bits (the 12th to 16th bits) where the stop prohibition position of the right reel 24 is determined indicate “00000” indicating that the stop prohibition position is not determined. It is a value. The 5 bits (2nd to 6th bits) where the stop prohibition position of the left reel 22 is determined are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”, and the stop prohibition position of the middle reel 23 is The determined 5 bits (7th to 11th bits) are “00101 (decimal number“ 5 ”)”. That is, the stop prohibition position data includes the “No. 1” symbol 51 (ie, “7”) of the left reel 22 and the “No. 5” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 (ie, “Cherry”). This indicates that the position at which the display window 34 stops in the middle is the stop prohibited position.

In other words, when the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is the first overlapping winning and the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”, “6” If the “bell” of the “number” stops at the upper stage of the display window 34, the “bell” of the middle reel 23 constituting the bell role A will be used even though the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined operation order. ”Is not stopped at the middle of the display window 34 to be stopped, but is placed at the upper stage of the display window 34 that should not be stopped, and the combination of symbols 51 (“ ANY ”,“ Bell ”,“ ANY ”) constituting the bell role A is Since the vehicle stops at the upper line 92, this position corresponds to a stop prohibited position.
Further, the second middle left winning table stores stop prohibition position data “000001010001000000” as shown in FIG. 7G. The left middle table at the time of the second overlapping win determines the stop prohibition position constituted by the two rotary reels 25 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 by first operating the left switch 38a and then the middle switch 38b. Since the stop prohibition position data is stored, the 5 bits (the 12th to 16th bits) where the stop prohibition position of the right reel 24 is determined indicate “00000” indicating that the stop prohibition position is not determined. It is the value. The 5 bits (2nd to 6th bits) where the stop prohibition position of the left reel 22 is determined are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”, and the stop prohibition position of the middle reel 23 is The defined 5 bits (7th to 11th bits) are “00110 (decimal number“ 6 ”)”. That is, the stop prohibition position data includes the “No. 1” symbol 51 of the left reel 22 (ie, “7”) and the “No. 6” symbol 51 of the middle reel 23 (ie, “Bell”). This indicates that the position at which the display window 34 stops in the middle is the stop prohibited position.

  In other words, when the result of lottery by the winning lottery means 140 is the second overlapping winning combination and the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”, “6” If the “bell” of the “number” stops in the middle of the display window 34, the middle reel that constitutes the bell role A is operated even though the stop switch 38 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. The combination of symbols 51 (“ANY”, “Bell”, “Bell”, “Bell”) is located in the middle of the display window 34 that should not be stopped and should not be stopped. ANY ") stops at the middle stage line 91, the upper right line 94, and the lower right line 95, so this position corresponds to the stop prohibited position.

(Common stop prohibited position data)
As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the left middle / right middle common table at the time of the loss as the stop prohibition position data table 191 in the case of a loss.
In the lost middle left / right middle common table, as described above, stop position data when the two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”, and When two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “right switch 38c” → “middle switch 38b”, two sets of stop prohibition position data having the same stop prohibition position of “middle switch 38b” in the stop prohibition position data Common stop prohibition position data configured as one stop prohibition position data is defined.

That is, the common stop prohibition position data includes the stop prohibition positions of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 when the two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”, and “right Among the stop prohibition positions constituted by the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 when the two stop switches 38 are operated in the order of “switch 38c” → “middle switch 38b”, the stop prohibition position of the middle reel 23 is the same. By combining the two, one stop prohibition position data defining the stop prohibition positions of the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 is configured.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the two rotary reels 25 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 are stopped, “7” of “No. 1” of the left reel 22 is displayed on the display window. When the “Cherry” of “No. 1” of the middle reel 23 stops at the middle of the display window 34, the “Bell” of “No. 2” of the middle reel 23 is displayed at the display window 34. It is determined that the combination of symbols 51 ("ANY", "Bell", "ANY") constituting the bell role A is stopped and displayed on the upper line 92. That is, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is lost, the position where “No. 1” of the left reel 22 and “No. 1” of the middle reel 23 are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 34 is stopped. Corresponds to the prohibited position. On the other hand, when the two rotating reels 25 of the right reel 24 and the middle reel 23 are stopped, the “replay” of “No. 6” of the right reel 24 is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 34, and further, the middle reel When “No. 1” “Cherry” of 23 stops in the middle of the display window 34, “No. 2” “Bell” of the middle reel 23 also stops at the upper stage of the display window 34 at this time. It is determined that the combination of symbols 51 (“ANY”, “Bell”, “ANY”) constituting the combination A is stopped and displayed on the upper line 92. That is, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is lost, the position where “No. 6” of the right reel 24 and “No. 1” of the middle reel 23 are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 34 is stopped. Corresponds to the prohibited position. The stop prohibition position by the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 and the stop prohibition position by the right reel 24 and the middle reel 23 are both the same as the middle reel 23 being “No. 1”. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7D, in the left middle / right middle common table at the time of losing, a combination of two common stop prohibiting positions of the middle reel 23 is “0000010000100110 (that is, the left reel 22 is“ 1 ”. ”, One common stop prohibition position data is defined such that the middle reel 23 is“ 1 ”and the right reel 24 is“ 6 ”).

As a result, the common stop prohibition position data includes the stop prohibition position constituted by the two rotation reels 25 of the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 in the case of a loss, and the right reel 24 and the middle reel 23 in the case of a loss. The stop prohibiting position constituted by the two rotating reels 25 is determined integrally.
The stop prohibition position data table in which the common stop prohibition position data is determined is not limited to the left middle / right middle common table at the time of losing, but the stop prohibition position in which the common stop prohibition position data is determined for other lottery results. A data table, a stop prohibition position data table defining common stop prohibition position data for combinations of different rotating reels 25, and the like can also be provided.

(Stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192)
The stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 is triggered by the operation of the stop switch 38, and the corresponding stop prohibition position data table 191 is based on the result of the lottery by the combination lottery unit 140 and the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation is performed. Stop stop position data is acquired from All of the stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as an RWM.
For example, when the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140 is lost, when the right switch 38c is first operated, the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 is triggered by the operation of the right switch 38c. Based on the rotating reel 25 (right reel 24) on which the losing operation has been performed and the stop operation, all stop prohibition position data set in the losing right stop table (see FIG. 7B) corresponding thereto are acquired. .

In addition, for example, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is a loss, when the right switch 38c is operated next after the left switch 38a is operated, the stop prohibition is triggered by the operation of the right switch 38c. The position data acquisition means 192 is based on the result of lottery (losing) and the rotating reel 25 (left reel 22 and right reel 24) on which the stop operation has been performed, and the corresponding left / right stop table when lost (FIG. 7 (c)). All the stop prohibition position data specified in (Ref.) Are acquired.
In addition, for example, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is lost, when the middle switch 38b is operated next after the left switch 38a is operated, the stop is prohibited by the operation of the middle switch 38b. The position data acquisition means 192 is based on the lottery result (losing) and the rotating reel 25 (the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23) on which the stop operation has been performed. All stop prohibition position data (common stop prohibition position data) defined in the left middle / right middle common table (see FIG. 7D) get.

  Further, for example, when the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140 is the second overlapping winning, when the middle switch 38b is operated first, the stop prohibited position data acquisition means 192 is triggered by the operation of the middle switch 38b. Based on the result of the lottery (second duplicate win) and the rotating reel 25 (medium reel 23) on which the stop operation has been performed, it is determined in the corresponding second stop table (see FIG. 7 (h)). Get all stop prohibition position data. Similarly, when the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is the first overlap winning, when the middle switch 38b is operated for the first time, the operation of the middle switch 38b is used as an opportunity to correspond to the first overlap. All stop prohibition position data defined in the winning table (see FIG. 7F) are acquired.

(Data mask means 193)
For each common stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192, the data mask means 193 corresponds to the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 that has not yet been stopped by the stop switch 38 (correspondingly) Masking 5 bits). In other words, the data mask means 193 performs processing for extracting data of a portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation has been performed in each common stop prohibition position data.
Specifically, the data mask means 193 has the same data configuration as the stop prohibition position data described above, and all bits corresponding to the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation has been performed are set to “1”, and the stop operation is performed. By using the mask data (mask bits) in which all bits corresponding to the non-rotating reel 25 are “0”, the logical stop product is obtained by calculating the logical product of the mask data and the common stop prohibit position data. The data of the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 on which the stop operation is performed is taken out.

  For example, in the case of a loss, when the middle switch 38b is operated after the left switch 38a is operated, all five bits corresponding to the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 for which the stop operation has been performed are set to “1”. Mask data of “011111111100000” in which all 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 not being operated are set to “0” is used. For example, when the common stop prohibition position data “0000010001000100” is acquired from the common table at the left middle / right middle at the time of loss by the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192, the data mask unit 193 prohibits this common stop prohibition. A logical product of the position data “0000010001000100” and the mask data “011111111110000000”, that is, data “00000100010001” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00001 (“ 1 ”in decimal number)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “00010 (“ 2 ”in decimal number)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, the “No. 1” of the left reel 22 and the “No. 2” of the middle reel 23 are set as stop prohibition positions. The determined stop prohibition position data is extracted (see FIG. 7 (i)).

  Further, for example, in the case of a loss, when the middle switch 38b is operated after the right switch 38c is operated, all 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 and the middle reel 23 for which the stop operation has been performed are set to “1”. The mask data “00000011111111111” in which all 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 where no stop operation is performed is “0” is used. Similarly to the above, when the common stop prohibition position data “0000010001000100” is acquired from the left middle / right middle common table at the time of the loss, the data mask means 193 obtains this common stop prohibition position data “0000010001000100”. , The logical product of the mask data “00000011111111111”, that is, data “0000000000001000100” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “00010 (decimal number“ 2 ”)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “00100 (decimal number“ 4 ”)”, the “second” of the middle reel 23 and the “fourth” of the right reel 24 are set as stop prohibiting positions. The determined stop prohibition position data is extracted (see FIG. 7J).

In the common stop prohibition position data, when a stop prohibition position determined by only one rotating reel 25 is determined, the role lottery means is triggered by the operation of the stop switch 38 corresponding to the rotating reel 25. Depending on the lottery result of 140, it is possible to extract only the stop prohibition position data corresponding to the rotating reel 25.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the above embodiment, since the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the Bell A role is “ANY”, “Bell”, and “ANY”, the “Bell” symbol 51 in the middle reel 23 is stopped. The stop prohibition position is determined only by the position. For example, when the bell A role is not won, the stop position where the “bell” symbol 51 in the middle reel 23 is located at the upper or middle stage of the display window 34 is the stop prohibited position. Further, in the case of the first overlapping winning or the second overlapping winning, and when the operation order of the stop switch 38 coincides with the predetermined one, the “bell” symbol 51 on the middle reel 23 is displayed on the display window 34. A stop position that is located at a position other than the middle stage (for example, a stop position that is located at the upper stage of the display window 34) is a stop prohibition position. Further, in the case of the first overlapping winning or the second overlapping winning, and when the operation order of the stop switch 38 does not match the predetermined one, the “bell” symbol 51 in the middle reel 23 is displayed on the display window 34. A stop position that is located at a position other than the upper stage (for example, a stop position that is located at the middle stage of the display window 34, etc.) is a stop prohibit position.

  Further, since the combination of symbols 51 constituting the cherry role is “ANY”, “ANY”, and “cherry”, the stop prohibition position is determined only by the stop position of the symbol 51 of “cherry” on the right reel 24. For example, when the cherry role is not won, the stop position where the symbol 51 of “cherry” in the right reel 24 is located in the upper, middle or lower part of the display window 34 is the stop prohibited position. In addition, when the right switch 38c is operated at a position where the cherry 51 symbol 51 of the right reel 24 can be stopped on the middle line 91 or the right descending line 95 while winning the cherry role. When the “cherry” pattern 51 is formed so as to stop at either the middle or lower stage of the display window 34, the “cherry” in the right reel 24 when the above-described operation is performed. "51" is a stop position where the symbol 51 is located in a position other than the middle and lower stages of the display window 34 (for example, a stop position that is located in the upper stage of the display window 34).

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the common stop prohibition position data that defines the stop prohibition position as described above is stored in a predetermined stop prohibition position data table 191 (FIG. 7 (k)). reference).
Specifically, in the stop prohibition position data table 191 shown in FIG. 7 (k), if the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 is a loss, it is the case of the first duplicate win or the second duplicate win and the stop switch When the operation order of 38 matches the predetermined order, the symbol 51 of “cherry” of the right reel 24 is placed on the middle line 91 or the right descending line 95 in the case of winning the cherry role. When the right switch 38c is operated at a position where it can be stopped,
Common stop prohibition position data is defined in which stop prohibition positions of the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 are collectively determined.

  For example, in the case of a loss, when the middle switch 38b is operated first, the stop prohibition position is determined by the stop position of the middle reel 23, so that only all 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are set to “1”. The mask data “0000001111100000” with the other bits set to “0” is used. When the common stop prohibition position data “0001010000100001” is acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above, the data mask unit 193 performs logical logic between the common stop prohibition position data and the mask data “0000001111100000”. The product, that is, data “00000000000001” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, the stop prohibition position data in which “1” of the middle reel 23 is determined as the stop prohibition position is extracted. (See FIG. 7 (l)).

  Further, for example, in the case of the first overlapping winning, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 is operated in the operation order of the left switch 38a → the middle switch 38b. Here, when the left switch 38a is operated, the stop prohibition position is not determined in the left reel 22, and therefore the common stop prohibition position data is not acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above. When the middle switch 38b is operated, the stop prohibition position is determined by the stop position of the middle reel 23. Therefore, the stop prohibition position data is extracted using the same mask data “0000001111100000” as described above. For example, when the common stop prohibition position data “0010000111010000” is acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above, the data mask means 193 causes the logic between the common stop prohibition position data and the mask data “0000001111100000”. The product, that is, data “00000111000000” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00000 (“ 0 ”in decimal number)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “01110 (“ 14 ”in decimal number)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, the stop prohibition position data in which “14” of the middle reel 23 is determined as the stop prohibition position is extracted. (See FIG. 7 (m)).

  Also, for example, in the case of a loss, when the right switch 38c is operated for the first time, the stop prohibition position is determined by the stop position of the right reel 24, so all 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are set to “1”. Mask data “0000000000001111” in which the other bits are “0” is used. When the common stop prohibition position data “0001010000100001” is acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above, the data mask unit 193 performs logical logic between the common stop prohibition position data and the mask data “00000000000011111”. The product, that is, data “0000000000000001” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “00001 (decimal number“ 1 ”)”, the stop prohibition position data in which “1” of the right reel 24 is determined as the stop prohibition position is extracted. (See FIG. 7 (n)).

  Also, for example, in the case of cherry winning, it is assumed that the stop switch 38 is operated in the operation order of the left switch 38a → the right switch 38c. The right switch 38c is operated at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol 51 can stop on the middle line 91 (for example, a position where the “watermelon” of “15” is in the middle of the display window 34). It shall be assumed. Here, when the left switch 38a is operated, the stop prohibition position is not determined in the left reel 22, and therefore the common stop prohibition position data is not acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above. When the right switch 38b is operated, the stop prohibition position is determined by the stop position of the right reel 24. Therefore, the mask prohibition position data similar to the above is used to extract the stop prohibition position data. For example, when the common stop prohibition position data “0010000111010000” is acquired from the stop prohibition position data table 191 described above, the data mask means 193 causes the logic between the common stop prohibition position data and the mask data “00000000000011111”. The product, that is, data “0000000000001000000” is obtained. In the obtained data, 5 bits corresponding to the left reel 22 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”, and 5 bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 are “00000 (decimal number“ 0 ”)”. Since the 5 bits corresponding to the right reel 24 are “10000 (“ 16 ”in decimal)”, the stop prohibition position data in which “16” of the right reel 24 is determined as the stop prohibition position is extracted. (See FIG. 7 (o)).

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only when the common stop prohibition position data is acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 in order to omit the process of determining whether the data is common stop prohibition position data. However, even when stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data is acquired, the mask processing as described above is performed, but the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 performs common stop prohibition position data. The mask processing as described above may be performed only when the above is acquired.
(Stop prohibition position determination means 194)
The stop prohibition position determination means 194 is provided with stop position data used for stopping the rotation reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 and the stop acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 each time each stop switch 38 is operated. It is determined whether or not the prohibited position data matches.

Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 includes the stop position data acquired by the stop position determination unit 175 and the stop prohibition position every time each stop switch 38 is operated. It is determined whether or not the stop prohibition position data acquired by the data acquisition unit 192 and masked by the data mask unit 193 matches.
For example, when the left switch 38a is first operated, stop position data for the left reel 22 is acquired by the stop position determining means 175. Further, based on the result of lottery (for example, losing) by the combination lottery means 140 and the left reel 22 where the stop operation has been performed, the stop prohibited position data acquisition means 192 generates stop prohibited position data (including common stop prohibited position data). To be acquired. Further, the data mask means 193 masks the bits corresponding to the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 in the acquired stop prohibition position data. Then, whether stop position data matches the masked stop prohibit position data (that is, data obtained by extracting only the portion corresponding to the left reel 22 in the stop prohibit position data) by the stop prohibit position determining means 194. It is determined whether or not.

  Further, when the middle switch 38b is operated following the operation of the left switch 38a, the stop position determining means 175 obtains stop position data for the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23. Further, based on the result of lottery (for example, losing) by the role lottery means 140 and the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 where the stop operation has been performed, the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 causes the stop prohibition position data (common stop prohibition) Including position data). Further, the data mask means 193 masks the bit corresponding to the right reel 24 in the acquired stop prohibition position data. Then, stop position data and masked stop prohibit position data (that is, data in which only portions corresponding to the left reel 22 and the middle reel 23 in the stop prohibit position data are extracted) by the stop prohibit position determining means 194 It is determined whether or not the two match.

The data mask means 193 is configured to perform masking only when the common stop prohibition position data is acquired, and not to perform masking when stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data is acquired. When the stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data is acquired, the stop prohibition determination means 194 directly compares the acquired stop prohibition position data with the stop position data, You may form so that it may determine whether it corresponds.
(Abnormality notification means 200)
The abnormality notifying means 200 includes stop position data used by the stop prohibition position determination means 194 to stop the rotation reel 25 by the stop rotation control means 180 and stop prohibition position data acquired by the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192. When it is determined that they match, this is notified.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the abnormality notifying unit 200 stops the rotating reel 25 that has not been stopped at a position beyond a predetermined pull-in range (four frames) when the above determination is made. , So as to notify the fact.
For example, when the left switch 38a is operated, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 causes the stop position data of the left reel 22 and the stop prohibition position data to match (that is, the stop position of the left reel 22 is the stop prohibition position). If it is determined that the stop position data for the left reel 22 is stopped, the stop position is determined by the number of smooth frames (for example, 10 frames) beyond the predetermined pull-in range. Rewrite it. Then, after that, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the left reel 22 at the stop position based on the rewritten stop position data, so that the left reel 22 stops in a manner that cannot normally occur, As a result, the fact that the stop position data matches the stop prohibition position data is notified.

Note that the notification mode by the abnormality notification unit 200 is not limited to the above content. For example, the rotary reel 25 may be stopped at a stop position that is shifted by half a frame from the normal stop position (that is, the stop position data is rewritten). Further, the rotary reel 25 may be rotated at a higher speed than the rotation speed at the time of steady rotation, or may be rotated in the reverse direction. Moreover, you may perform combining these aspects. Further, when there are a plurality of rotating reels 25 that have not yet stopped, some or all of the plurality of rotating reels 25 may be operated in the manner described above.
Further, the notification by the abnormality notification unit 200 can be performed by a method other than the operation mode of the rotary reel 25. For example, the abnormality notification means 200 can be configured to transmit an abnormality signal to the hall computer connected to the slot machine 10, or a numerical range that can be taken as a setting value on a predetermined display device that displays the setting value. It can be configured to display an external value, or a rotary reel can be operated by temporarily disabling switches (stop switch 38, start switch 37, etc.) for progressing the game (so-called freeze state). It is also possible to prevent 25 from being stopped, and to notify the fact by the lamp 52 or the liquid crystal display device 53.

(Stop display mode determination means 210)
The stop display mode determination unit 210 is configured so that the stop display mode of the symbol 51 displayed in a state in which the predetermined reel is won and the rotating reel 25 is stopped as a result of the lottery by the role lottery unit 140 is determined in advance according to the role. It is for determining whether or not the combination is determined and performing control based on the determination result. That is, when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination stops on a predetermined stop display line 90, a control signal corresponding to the combination related to the stop is output.
For example, the stop display mode determination unit 210 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 winning combination is won by the winning 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-described configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIGS.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the start switch 37 is operated, that is, whether or not the start switch 37 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 37 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 is not ON, the process returns to step 100.
In step 101, the role lottery means 140 performs a role lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, all the rotation reels 25 start to rotate by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated, that is, whether or not the stop switch 38 has been turned ON. When it is determined that the stop switch 38 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 is not ON, the process returns to step 103.
In step 104, a rotary reel control process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 25 have stopped. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 have stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are not stopped, the process returns to step 103.
In step 106, it is determined by the stop display mode determination means 210 whether or not the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination has stopped on the stop display line 90. When a combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination is stopped on the stop display line 90, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out or a special game is started based on the corresponding combination. Then, the game ends.

Next, the combination lottery process of step 101 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 200, a random number is acquired from the random number generated by the random number generating means by the random number extracting means. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the acquired random number is stored in a predetermined memory. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the gaming state currently being executed is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, a corresponding lottery table is selected based on the acquired gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, whether or not the extracted random number belongs to any winning area of the selected lottery table is determined by a winning determination means. If it is determined that the random number belongs to any winning area, the process proceeds to the next step 205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number does not belong to any winning area, that is, the random number belongs to the lost area, the winning lottery process is terminated.
In step 205, the flag establishment means establishes a winning flag for the winning combination corresponding to the winning winning area, and the winning lottery process ends.

Next, the rotary reel control process in step 104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the rotation position detection unit 170 obtains the rotation position (stop reception position) of the rotation reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, stop position data that determines the stop position of the rotary reel 25 related to the stop operation is acquired by the stop position determining means 175. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 acquires stop prohibition position data from the corresponding stop prohibition position data table 191 based on the lottery result by the combination lottery unit 140 and the rotating reel 25 related to the stop operation. The Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.

In step 303, the data masking means 193 performs a masking process for masking the bit of the portion corresponding to the rotating reel 25 where the stop operation is not performed for the stop prohibition position data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 determines whether or not the stop prohibition position data subjected to the mask process matches the stop position data. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to the next step 305. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step 306.
In step 305, the abnormality notifying means 200 determines a stop position for notifying that the stop prohibition position data and the stop position data do not match (for example, a stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames exceeding a predetermined pull-in range). Thus, the stop position data is rewritten. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 306.

In step 306, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the corresponding rotary reel 25 at the stop position determined in the current stop position data. Then, the rotating reel control process ends.
(Summary)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, stop prohibition position data is determined in advance in the stop prohibition position data table 191 according to the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38.
Each time each stop switch 38 is operated, the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 acquires the stop position data in which the stop position used to stop the rotary reel 25 is determined, and the stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 acquires the stop position data. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop prohibition position data masked by the data mask means 193 matches.

  That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each time the stop switch 38 is operated, even if the stop position data is changed due to a so-called gotting action or a malfunction of the control device 100, the rotating reel Since it is determined whether or not the stop position of 25 is a stop prohibition position, at the time when each rotary reel 25 is stopped before all stop switches 38 are operated, It can be determined whether or not. In other words, whether or not the stop position of the rotary reels 25 is the stop prohibition position at a time earlier than after all the rotary reels 25 are stopped, based on the stop display mode of the rotary reels 25. Is judged. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to give an improper profit based on the stop of the rotary reel 25 at the stop prohibited position.

Further, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the rotating reels 25 are stopped at the stop prohibiting position, a notification to that effect can be given before all the rotating reels 25 are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player who is playing the game appropriately that the stop at the stop prohibited position is made without giving a sense of incongruity.
Further, as described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, stop prohibition position data is determined in the stop prohibition position data table 191 in accordance with the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation order of the stop switch 38. .
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined combination such that the operation order of the stop switch 38 for stopping the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination on the stop display line 90 is determined is also appropriate. Since the stop prohibition position can be determined at the same time, it is possible to further prevent the generation of an illegal profit based on the stop of the rotary reel 25 at the stop prohibition position.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined stop prohibition position data table 191 includes a plurality of stop prohibition position data having a common stop prohibition position for some of the rotating reels 25 as one stop prohibition position data. The common stop prohibition position data configured as follows is determined. In addition, in the stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data and the common stop prohibition position data, the bit corresponding to the rotating reel 25 that has not yet been stopped by the stop switch 38 is masked by the data mask means 193. Is done. Then, whether or not the stop position data corresponding to the rotary reel 25 for which the stop operation by the stop switch 38 has been performed by the stop prohibition position determination unit 194 matches the common stop prohibition position data masked by the data mask unit 193. Is determined. That is, both the common stop prohibition position data and the stop prohibition position data other than the common stop prohibition position data are subjected to the mask process as described above, so that the stop operation by the stop switch 38 is performed by the stop prohibition position determination means 194. It is determined whether or not the stop position data corresponding to the rotary reel 25 on which the rotation is performed and the portion corresponding to the rotary reel 25 on which the stop operation by the stop switch 38 has been performed in the stop prohibition position data match.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stop prohibition position data having a common stop prohibition position can be configured as one common stop prohibition position data and stored in the stop prohibition position data table 191. In addition, since the match with stop position data is determined using the conversion data masking the stop prohibition position data, a plurality of stop prohibition position data is stored in a ROM or the like as compared with a case where a plurality of stop prohibition position data is stored separately. The amount of data can be compressed, and hardware resources can be used efficiently.
In addition, by performing the determination as described above, even when the common stop prohibition position data is provided, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the rotating reel 25 stops at the stop prohibition position.
It is possible to make it difficult to give an illegal profit based on the stop of the rotary reel 25 at the stop prohibition position.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the stop position data used for stopping the rotation reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 and the stop prohibition position data match, that is, the rotation reel 25 When the stop position becomes the stop prohibition position, the abnormality notification means 200 notifies the abnormality by operating the rotating reel 25 that has not yet stopped in a predetermined manner.
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the abnormality is notified by the operation mode of the rotary reel 25, so that the visual effect is extremely high and the abnormality can be surely grasped.

(Modified example of stop prohibited position)
In the stop prohibition position, depending on the operation timing of the last stop switch 38, the combination of symbols 51 that should not be stopped within the pull-in range (four frames) is prevented from stopping on the stop display line 90. The stop positions of the two rotary reels 25 that cannot be used are also included.
For example, the slot machine 10 of the above-described form has an advantageous game such as a so-called RT game, and when the combination of symbols 51 of “Replay”, “Replay” and “Watermelon” is stopped on the stop display line 90, the game shifts to an advantageous game. Suppose that it was formed as follows. It should be noted that the symbol arrangement, the stop display line 90, the type of combination, and the like in each rotary reel 25 are the same as those in the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment.

  In such a slot machine 10, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is lost, as shown in FIG. 11, “No. 2” “bell” is displayed in the middle of the display window 34 and left It is assumed that the reel 22 is stopped and the middle reel 23 is stopped in a state where “7” of “No. 12” is displayed in the middle stage of the display window 34. In this case, if the right switch 38c is operated when the “16th” “replay” of the right reel 24 is in the middle of the display window 34, the right reel 24 stops as it is (so-called bitter stop). The “Cherry” stops at the upper stage of the display window 34, and the combination of the symbols 51 (“ANY”, “ANY”, “Cherry”) constituting the cherry role is displayed on the upper line 92 and the right side even though it is lost. The stop line is displayed on the up line 94. When the right reel 24 moves one frame and stops (so-called one-frame sliding), “Cherry” stops in the middle of the display window 34 and “7” appears in the upper stage of the display window 34. The combination of symbols 51 constituting the cherry role (“ANY”, “ANY”, “Cherry”) despite the fact that it is stopped and lost is the middle line 91 and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the BB game role (“7 ”“ 7 ”“ 7 ”) will be stopped and displayed on the upper right line 94. In addition, when the right reel 24 is moved and stopped by two frames (so-called two-frame sliding), “Cherry” stops at the lower part of the display window 34 and constitutes a cherry role despite being lost. The combination of symbols 51 (“ANY”, “ANY”, “Cherry”) to be displayed is stopped and displayed on the right downward line 95. In addition, when the right reel 24 is moved and stopped by three frames (so-called three-frame sliding), the “watermelon” stops at the upper stage of the display window 34 and shifts to an advantageous game despite being lost. “Replay”, “Replay” and “Watermelon”, which are combinations of symbols 51 to be displayed, are stopped and displayed on the upper line 92. In addition, when the right reel 24 moves 4 frames and stops (so-called 4 frames slide), “Replay” stops in the middle of the display window 34 and the re-playing role is played even though it is lost. The combination of the symbols 51 to be configured (“Replay”, “Replay”, “Replay”) is stopped and displayed on the upper line 92.

That is, when the right switch 38c is operated at the above-described position, the right reel 24 stops at any position within the pull-in range (four frames) and shifts to a combination of symbols 51 that constitutes a combination or an advantageous game. The combination of the symbols 51 to be stopped stops, and the stop display mode of losing cannot be displayed. Therefore, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is lost, the “bell” of “No. 2” of the left reel 22 and the “7” of “No. 12” of the middle reel 23 stop at the middle stage of the display window 34. The stop position that corresponds to this corresponds to the stop prohibition position.
Further, in the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment, when a predetermined combination is won, but the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination cannot be stopped on the stop display line 90 (that is, could not be pulled in) ), The combination of symbols 51 for shifting to the advantageous game stops on the stop display line 90, and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the role is stopped on the stop display line 90 even though another combination is won. In the case where the combination of symbols 51 for shifting from the advantageous game to the normal game is configured to stop on the stop display line 90 in the case of failure, for example, as described above A stop position at which a combination of various symbols 51 stops on the stop display line 90 corresponds to a stop prohibition position.

(Modification of the above embodiment)
(Modification 1)
The stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 is a stop prohibition position when a stop operation is performed for a plurality of rotating reels 25 but the stop prohibiting position is determined based only on the stop positions of some of the rotating reels 25. Instead of acquiring the data as it is, it is also possible to form so as to acquire only the portion corresponding to the part of the rotating reels 25 (that is, the corresponding 5 bits) in the stop prohibited position data.
Specifically, for example, the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is the first overlapping win, and the stop switch 38 is operated in a predetermined operation order (“left switch 38a” → “middle switch 38b”). In this case, regardless of the stop position of the left reel 22, the stop position at which the “bell” symbol 51 on the middle reel 23 stops at the upper stage of the display window 34 becomes the stop prohibition position. Therefore, in the case of the first overlap winning and the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of the left switch 38a → the middle switch 38b, the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 stops the left middle table at the time of the first overlapping winning. Only the portion corresponding to the reel 23 in the prohibited position data (that is, the 7th to 11th bits) is acquired, and the stop prohibited position determination means 194 includes the bit data of the portion corresponding to the acquired intermediate reel 23, The stop position data indicating only the stop position of the middle reel 23 may be compared to determine whether or not the stop position of the middle reel 23 is a stop prohibition position.

  More specifically, when the first overlap win is made and the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of the left switch 38a → the middle switch 38b, the stop position determining means 175 determines only the stop position of the middle reel 23. The stop position data shown (for example, when “No. 1” symbol 51 (cherry) stops at the middle of the display window 34, “00001” and “No. 10” symbol 51 (bell) are displayed on the display window 34. In the case of stopping at the middle stage, “01010” or the like is acquired. Further, the stop prohibition position data acquisition means 192 reads “00001” from the middle left table at the time of the first duplicate win (that is, from the seventh bit to the eleventh bit corresponding to the middle reel 23 in the stop prohibition position data “00000000100000”). 5 bits), “00101” (that is, 5 bits from the 7th bit to the 11th bit corresponding to the middle reel 23 in the stop prohibition position data “000001010010100000”), and the like. Then, the stop prohibition position determination means 194 determines whether the stop position data indicating only the stop position of the middle reel 23 matches the portion (7th to 11th bits) corresponding to the middle reel 23 in the stop prohibition position data. It is determined whether or not (that is, whether or not the stop position of the middle reel 23 is a stop prohibition position).

The stop prohibition position data acquisition unit 192 acquires the stop prohibition position data as it is, and then acquires the portion corresponding to the above-described rotating reel 25 (that is, the corresponding bit) from the stop prohibition position data. You may form in.
Even when formed in this way, the effects and advantages of the above-described embodiment can be achieved, and furthermore, the comparison processing between the stop prohibited position data and the stop position data can be executed more quickly when determining the stop prohibited position. Can do.
(Modification 2)
The abnormality notifying means 200 is provided with stop prohibition position data (hereinafter referred to as outer end output stop prohibition position data, which is defined as a stop prohibition position) at which a signal is output to an external terminal board (not shown). And when the stop prohibition position determination means 194 determines that the outer end output stop prohibition position data matches the stop position data, a notification may be made. it can.

  Here, as a stop position from which a signal is output to the external terminal board, for example, a stop position at which a transition to a special game (for example, a combination of symbols 51 constituting a BB game combination or RB game (“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ BAR ”, etc.) are stopped on any of the stop display lines 90), and stop positions at which the game is shifted to advantageous games. (For example, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination that will shift to the advantageous game is a stop position where the combination of the symbols 51 stops on the stop display line 90, or the predetermined combination is missed, and the combination moves to the advantageous game. For example, a stop position where the combination of the symbols 51 to be stopped will stop on the stop display line 90). In addition, the stop position from which a signal is output to the external terminal board is not limited to the above-mentioned content.

Even when formed in this way, the rotary reel 25 stops at the stop position where the effects and effects of the above-described embodiment are achieved, and further, due to fraud, etc., the transition to special games or advantageous games is made. Can be surely prevented.
In addition, the said modification can also be comprised in combination within the range which can be changed.

10 slot machine
20 Housing 21 Reel unit
22 Left reel 23 Middle reel
24 Right reel 25 Rotating reel
27 Hopper unit 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
38a Left switch 38b Middle switch
38c Right switch 39 Checkout switch
40 Medals outlet 44 Medals entry
50 Production equipment 51
52 Lamp 53 LCD
54 Speaker 90 Stop display line
91 Middle line 92 Upper line
94 Upper right line 95 Lower right 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
170 Rotation position detection means 175 Stop position determination means
180 Rotation stop control means 190 Stop prohibition position control means
191 Stop prohibition position data table
192 Stop prohibition position data acquisition means
193 Data mask means 194 Stop prohibition position judgment means
200 Abnormality notification means 210 Stop mode determination means
300 Production control means

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A start switch for starting the rotation of all rotating reels;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
Role lottery means for drawing lotteries based on the operation of the start switch,
Rotation stop control means for stopping a corresponding rotating reel at the predetermined stop position using stop position data in which a predetermined stop position is determined based on an operation of a stop switch;
Stop prohibition position data in which data relating to a stop prohibition position (hereinafter referred to as stop prohibition position data), which is a stop position at which one or a plurality of rotating reels must not stop, is determined in accordance with the lottery result of the role lottery means. Table,
Stop prohibition position data acquisition means for acquiring stop prohibition position data from the stop prohibition position data table based on at least the result of lottery by the role lottery means;
Each time each stop switch is operated, it is determined whether or not the stop position data used for stopping the rotating reel by the rotation stop control means matches the stop prohibit position data acquired by the stop prohibit position data acquiring means. And a stop prohibiting position determining means for performing the slot machine. The role lottery means
By operating the stop switch in a predetermined order, a combination of symbols constituting the combination is set to be able to draw a predetermined combination set so that the combination is stopped and displayed on a predetermined stop display line,
The stop prohibition position data table is
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein stop slot position data is set in accordance with a result of lottery by the role lottery means and an operation order of stop switches.

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