JP5581579B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine starts the rotation of a plurality of reels based on a player's start operation, performs an internal lottery, and stops the reels based on the result of the internal lottery, whereby the game result is A function of displaying using a combination of symbols arranged in the above, and a function of paying out medals and the like according to the game result are provided.

  This type of gaming machine starts the current game if the predetermined waiting period has not elapsed since the last rotation of the reel for the previous game in order to maintain an appropriate game interval. Enables the function to hold the start of reel rotation even if an operation is performed, and the stop operation to stop the rotation of the reel when a predetermined inoperable period has not elapsed since the reel rotation started. It has a function that does not.

Some gaming machines of this type have a function of changing the predetermined inoperable period based on the result of the internal lottery (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-190739 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the change in the time interval of various operations of the gaming machine performed from the start operation to the activation of the stop operation is scarce because of a request to keep the game interval appropriate. Therefore, the progress of the game has become monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the progress of a game while maintaining an appropriate game interval.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine that rotates a reel for each game and stops the rotation of the reel, and starts the rotation of the reel based on the start operation, and the stop operation is performed. Reel control means for stopping the rotation of the reel on the basis of the failure, operation control means for enabling the stop operation after the rotation of the reel is started, and timing means for timing a predetermined reference period; Determining means for determining whether or not the start operation has been performed before the predetermined reference period expires; and when the start operation is performed after the predetermined reference period has expired, the start operation is performed. The time counting means starts counting the predetermined reference period from a predetermined time until the stop operation is validated, and the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires. The timing control means for causing the timing means to re-time the predetermined reference period after the predetermined reference period has expired, and the start operation after the start operation has been performed. Based on the first period changing process for changing the first period until the rotation of the reel is started, and the rotation speed of the reel reaches a predetermined rotation speed after the rotation of the reel is started. A second period changing process for changing the second period until and a third period from when the reel rotation speed reaches the predetermined rotation speed until the stop operation is validated. A period changing unit capable of executing a plurality of period changing processes among the third period changing processes, wherein the period changing unit performs the start operation before the predetermined reference period expires. If done At least one period change among the plurality of period change processes under a predetermined condition so that a period corresponding to a remaining period from when the start operation is performed until the predetermined reference period expires is added The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized by executing processing.

  In the present invention, the period changing process is performed when the start operation is performed for the current game before the predetermined reference period expires, but the execution mode of the period changing process is changed under a predetermined condition. Here, in the present invention, since the period changing process is performed so that a period corresponding to the remaining period from when the start operation is performed until the predetermined reference period expires, the rotation speed of the reel for the previous game is increased. The period until the reel rotation speed reaches the predetermined rotation speed for the current game after reaching the predetermined rotation speed, or the stop operation for the current game is enabled after the stop operation is enabled for the previous game. The period up to can be the same length as the predetermined reference period. Therefore, in the present invention, by setting the predetermined reference period as a period corresponding to an appropriate game interval, it is possible to maintain an appropriate game interval while changing the mode of the period change process.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the period changing means executes at least one period changing process among the plurality of period changing processes in accordance with an internal lottery result for determining whether or not the winning combination is won. Also good.

  If it does in this way, the execution mode of period change processing can be changed according to the result of internal lottery.

  (3) The present invention is a gaming machine that rotates a reel for each game and stops the rotation of the reel, and starts the rotation of the reel based on the start operation being performed. Reel control means for stopping the rotation of the reel on the basis of the failure, operation control means for enabling the stop operation after the rotation of the reel is started, and timing means for timing a predetermined reference period; Determining means for determining whether or not the rotation of the reel has been started before the predetermined reference period expires; and when the rotation of the reel is started after the predetermined reference period has expired, Before the predetermined reference period expires, the time measuring means starts measuring the predetermined reference period from a predetermined time point after rotation is started until the stop operation is validated. A timing control means for causing the timing means to re-time the predetermined reference period after the predetermined reference period expires when rotation of the reel is started; and A second period changing process for changing a second period until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation of the reel is stopped after the rotation speed of the reel reaches the predetermined rotation speed. Period changing means capable of executing a third period changing process for changing the third period until the stop operation to be activated is made, wherein the period changing means has the predetermined reference period When rotation of the reel is started before the expiration, the predetermined condition is added so that a period corresponding to the remaining period from the start of rotation of the reel to the expiration of the predetermined reference period is added. Relates game machine and executes at least one period changing process of said second period change process and the third period change process under.

  In the present invention, the period changing process is performed when reel rotation is started for the current game before the predetermined reference period expires, but the execution mode of the period changing process is changed under predetermined conditions. Here, in the present invention, since the period changing process is performed so that a period corresponding to the remaining period from when the rotation of the reel is started until the predetermined reference period expires, the rotation of the reel for the previous game is performed. The period from when the speed reaches the predetermined rotation speed until the reel rotation speed reaches the predetermined rotation speed for the current game, or after the stop operation is enabled for the previous game, the stop operation is enabled for the current game The period until this can be made the same length as the predetermined reference period. Therefore, in the present invention, by setting the predetermined reference period as a period corresponding to an appropriate game interval, it is possible to maintain an appropriate game interval while changing the mode of the period change process.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the period changing means includes at least one of the second period changing process and the third period changing process according to an internal lottery result for determining whether or not the winning combination is successful. You may make it perform a period change process.

  If it does in this way, the execution mode of period change processing can be changed according to the result of internal lottery.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. First embodiment 1-1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped on the valid winning determination line among the five winning determination lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the winning determination line is determined in advance. In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and five prizes are awarded based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. All of the determination lines L1 to L5 are validated.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. A start lever (start operation means) SL for performing the operation, and a stop button (stop operation means) for performing an operation for stopping each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor B1-B3 etc. are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 on the control board is started by driving the step motor, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed. On the condition that the rotation speed of the R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed (reached steady rotation), the pressing operation (stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 (control board). The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, an operation control means 131, a timing means 132, a determination means 133, a timing control means 134, a period changing means 135, It includes a winning determination unit 140, a payout control unit 150, a replay processing unit 160, a game state transition control unit 170, an effect control unit 180, and a storage unit 190.

  The insertion acceptance means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 with respect to the start lever SL based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. The process of enabling (permitting) the start operation for starting the process is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 selects the inserted medals up to the specified number of insertions as the medal insertion switch 210 operates. Set to the input state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. As a limit, the credited medal is set to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing the start lever SL (starting operation). Performs selection processing, random number determination processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a normal state, a replay time 1 state (RT1 state), a replay time 2 state (RT2 state), a bonus establishment state (BB establishment state), and a big bonus state (BB state: bonus state) A plurality of types of gaming states can be set, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table E for internal lottery in each gaming state as shown in FIG. ing. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the internal lottery table A is selected, when the gaming state is the RT1 state, the internal lottery table B is selected, and when the gaming state is the RT2 state, When the internal lottery table C is selected and the gaming state is the BB establishment state, the internal lottery table D is selected, and when the gaming state is the BB state, the internal lottery table E is selected.

  In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, a replay is performed for each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). ), Small roles (combinations for which medals are paid out in accordance with winnings: plums, bells, cherries, and big bonuses (BB: bonuses), or any of various combinations or loses are associated with each other.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game based on a start signal input in accordance with the operation of the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is stored in the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 191.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag setting state determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag). State, on state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a game without carrying the winning state for the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (carry-over impossibility flag) that is cleared (reset to the non-winning state) each time is completed is prepared. BB is associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and other combinations (replay, bell, plum, cherry, special small role 1, special small role 2) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. ing. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a game in which the lottery flag corresponding to BB is set to the winning state and BB does not win, the winning state of the lottery flag corresponding to BB is carried over to the next game. The lottery flags corresponding to roles other than BB (Replay, Bell, Plum, Cherry, Special Small Role 1, Special Small Role 2) will be set once regardless of whether or not a prize has been won. The game is cleared (reset to a non-winning state) every time the game ends.

  Note that the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a role other than the BB (small role and replay) is used even in a game in which the winning state of the BB lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the BB lottery flag is carried over, if a role other than the BB is won in the internal lottery, the BB lottery flag and the role other than the BB won in the internal lottery The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of combinations including the lottery flags are set to the winning state.

  The reel control means 130 drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to rotate by a step motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by a pressing operation (start operation) of the start lever SL. Based on the fact that the rotation speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 have reached a predetermined rotation speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) (reaching steady rotation), When the operation control unit 131 validates the pressing operation (stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 corresponding to the rotating reels, the reel control unit 130 rotates the first reels R1 to R3 that are driven to rotate by the step motor. Control is performed to stop the reel R3 in accordance with the lottery flag setting state (internal lottery result).

  The time measuring means 132 measures a predetermined reference period. In this embodiment, the time counting means 132 counts 4.1 seconds requested as an appropriate period as an interval between each game as a predetermined reference period, and counts the time when the predetermined reference period expires after the start of the timing. finish.

  The determination unit 133 determines whether a start operation has been performed before the predetermined reference period expires after the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring time.

  When the start operation is performed after the predetermined reference period expires after the time measurement unit 132 starts the time measurement, the time measurement control unit 134 waits until the stop operation is validated after the start operation is performed. The time counting means 132 starts time counting for a predetermined reference period from a predetermined point of time, and when a start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, the time measuring means after the predetermined reference period expires 132 causes a predetermined reference period to be counted again. In the present embodiment, the timing control means 134, when the start operation is performed in a state where the time measurement means 132 has not timed the predetermined reference period, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the start operation. The time measuring means 132 is caused to start measuring a predetermined reference period from the time when rotation is started (an example of a predetermined time).

  The period changing means 135 is for changing the first period from when the start operation is performed until the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started based on the start operation being performed. From the start of the first period changing process and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 until the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (a steady rotation is reached). Until the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (after reaching the steady rotation). Among the third period changing processes for changing the third period until the stop operation is validated, a plurality of period changing processes can be executed. Then, when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, the period changing unit 135 determines a period change process to be executed among a plurality of period change processes under a predetermined condition, and the start operation is performed. The period changing process is executed such that a period corresponding to the remaining period from the point in time until the predetermined reference period expires is added.

  In the present embodiment, the period changing unit 135 can execute a first period changing process, a second period changing process (an example of a plurality of period changing processes), and the internal lottery unit 120. According to the result of the internal lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is performed (an example of a predetermined condition), it is determined to execute the first period changing process or the second period changing process. If it is decided to execute the first period changing process, the first period is changed as the first period changing process so that a period corresponding to the remaining period is added to the first period. If the second period changing process is determined to be performed, and the second period changing process is performed, the second period is added so that a period corresponding to the remaining period is added to the second period. The process for changing the period is performed.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires and it is determined to execute the first period change process, the period changing unit 135 performs the start operation. Processing to output a first wait signal for suspending the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the remaining period from when the predetermined reference period expires until the predetermined reference period expires (first period change) An example of processing). That is, when the first period changing process is not performed, the reel control unit 130 immediately starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, but when the first period changing process is performed. The reel control means 130 starts to rotate the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the first wait signal is not output. When the period changing unit 135 performs the first period changing process in this way, the first period is changed so that the remaining period is added to the first period.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires and it is determined to execute the second period change process, the period change unit 135 starts from the time when the start operation is performed. A process of setting a drive pulse (motor drive signal) corresponding to the remaining period until the predetermined reference period expires as a drive pulse supplied to the step motor of the reel unit 310 (an example of a second period changing process) is performed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the time counting unit 132 counts while decrementing the count value corresponding to 4.1 seconds, and the period changing unit 135 sets the count value at the time when the start operation is performed to a predetermined value. It is acquired as the remaining period until the base period of. Then, the period changing unit 135 sets a drive pulse corresponding to the count value acquired as the remaining period.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the count value acquired as the remaining period and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. A rotation control table in which a plurality of types of drive pulses having different periods (periods required for steady rotation, an example of the second period) required for the rotation speed to reach a predetermined rotation speed (about 80 rpm) are associated with each other. Stored in the storage means 190. Then, since the start operation has been performed after the predetermined reference period has expired, when the count value acquired as the remaining period is 0, that is, when the second period changing process is not performed, the period changing unit 135 The initial state is maintained without referring to this rotation control table, and the drive pulse for the initial state is set so that the period required for steady rotation is about 0.8 seconds.

  On the other hand, since the start operation has been performed before the predetermined reference period expires, when the count value acquired as the remaining period is greater than 0 seconds, that is, when the second period changing process is performed, the period changing unit 135 Refers to this rotation control table, and sets a drive pulse corresponding to the count value acquired as the remaining period, instead of the drive pulse for the initial state. In the present embodiment, when the count value acquired as the remaining period is greater than 0 seconds and equal to or less than 1.0 second, the period changing unit 135 has a period required for steady rotation of about 2.0 seconds. When the count value acquired as the remaining period is greater than 1.0 seconds and not longer than 1.5 seconds, the period required for steady rotation is about 2.5 seconds. When the drive pulse is set and the count value acquired as the remaining period is greater than 1.5 seconds and less than or equal to 2.0 seconds, the third drive in which the period required for steady rotation is about 3.0 seconds When a pulse is set and the count value acquired as the remaining period is greater than 2.0 seconds and less than or equal to 2.5 seconds, the fourth drive pulse in which the period required for steady rotation is about 3.5 seconds Set.

  In other words, when the second period changing process is not performed, the reel control unit 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as to rotate normally in about 0.8 seconds. When the period changing process is performed, the reel control unit 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as to perform steady rotation in a period according to the count value acquired as the remaining period. Therefore, when the period changing unit 135 performs the second period changing process, the second period is changed so that a period corresponding to the remaining period is added to the second period.

  Thus, when the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (when reaching the steady rotation), the operation control means 131 depresses the stop buttons B1 to B3 corresponding to the rotating reel. Enable (stop operation). In this state, when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the reel control means 130 moves to the step motor of the reel unit 310 based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. By stopping the supply of the driving pulse (motor driving signal), the reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled in accordance with the lottery flag setting state (internal lottery result).

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2, and the stop button B3 Pressing corresponds to a stop operation of the third reel R3.

  Here, in the stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected), Correspondence with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. In the present embodiment, a stop control table is provided for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for each set state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, the setting state of the lottery flag set in accordance with the result of the internal lottery is the same, and the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (operation mode: for example, pressing timing and pressing order) is the same. If they are the same, the same stop position is designated for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel control means 130, when the combination of the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 are the same, the first reels R1 to R1 in the same stop mode. Control is performed to stop the third reel R3.

  In the stop control table, when the lottery flags associated with two or more different combinations are set in the winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “Replay> Big Bonus (BB)> Small”, and the reel control means 130 has the lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles set in the winning state. If the winning combination is in accordance with the priority order set for each winning combination, the reels are displayed on the winning determination line so that the symbols forming the winning combination with higher priority are displayed on the winning determination line. Control to stop. When the lottery flags corresponding to a plurality of types of small combinations are set in the winning state, the priority order is determined according to the payout associated with each small role, and the reel control means 130 increases as the payout increases. Control is performed to stop the reels so that a winning combination with a high priority is given priority.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state stops on the winning determination line (so that the winning winning combination can be won). . On the other hand, in the kicking process, the reels are stopped so that symbols corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state do not stop on the winning determination line (so that a non-winning combination cannot be won). Control processing. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the reels that have already stopped (or winning a prize) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the types of symbols stopped on the determination lines L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control state is set. That is, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required from when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops is in the range of 0 to 4 frames ( (Predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the button is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is determined to win if it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames relative to the display position (upper, middle, lower) on the winning determination line. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to the symbol arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbols “RP” and the plum symbols “RP” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. “PM” is arranged so that the interval is within 4 frames, and the replay symbol “RP” and the plum symbol “PM” can be arbitrarily selected regardless of the timing and order of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. Can be drawn on the winning decision line.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on each of the winning determination lines of the winning determination lines L1 to L5 is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the bonus symbol “red 7”, the plum symbol “PM”, the bell symbol “ BL ”, cherry symbol“ CH ”, replay symbol“ RP ”, special symbol 1“ white 7 ”, and special symbol 2“ DM ”are arranged. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line when each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 6, the big bonus (BB), replay, bell, plum, cherry, special small role 1, and special small A winning determination table is prepared so that the presence / absence of winning of the combination 2 can be determined. In addition, “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 6 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that BB has won, and “RP / RP / RP” is determined on the winning determination line. If the symbol combination of is displayed, it is determined that the replay has won, and if the symbol combination of “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that the bell has won, and the winning determination line If the symbol combination “PM / PM / PM” is displayed on the display, it is determined that the plum has won a prize, and the symbol combination “CH / ANY / ANY” (ANY is not limited to the type of symbol) on the winning determination line. Is displayed, it is determined that the cherry has won, and if the symbol combination “red 7, PM, PM” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that the special small role 1 has won, and the winning determination line On top of "White 7 If the symbol combination of M · PM "is displayed, it is determined that the special Small Win 2 is winning.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a big bonus. When (BB) wins, a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state by the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination shown in FIG. 6, and a medal corresponding to the determined number of payouts is determined. Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 (dispensing device) to perform dispensing. When a plurality of small combinations wins in one game, the total of the payouts of each winning small combination can be determined as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. Also, when a replay or a big bonus (RB) is won as a result of the game, as shown in FIG. 6, no payout is set for the replay and the big bonus. Although not performed, a process (0 sheet process) is performed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation is waited in a state where the same winning determination line as the previous game is validated.

  Based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the gaming state transition control means 170 is in a normal state, a replay time 1 state (RT1 state), a replay time 2 state (RT2 state), a bonus establishment state (BB establishment state), and a big A game state transition control process for shifting the game state between bonus states (BB states) is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state. Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 170 sets the flag of the gaming state determined to be satisfied from the non-set state (off state) to the set state (on state). The setting information of the game state flag is stored in the storage unit 190.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states. In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which BB is set as an internal lottery target. When the BB is won in the normal state, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the BB established state.

  The RT1 state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a cherry (an example of a first combination) wins in an internal lottery in a normal state. In the RT1 state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B in which BB is set as an internal lottery target and the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state. Done. In the RT1 state, when the BB is won in the internal lottery in the RT1 state, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the BB establishment state, and when 100 games are performed in the RT1 state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. Control is performed.

  The RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts when a bell (an example of a second combination) wins in an internal lottery in a normal state. In the RT1 state, BB is set as an internal lottery target, and the internal lottery table C in which the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of replay is slightly higher than in the normal state is referred to A lottery will be held. In the RT2 state, when the BB is won in the internal lottery in the RT2 state, the control for shifting the gaming state to the BB establishment state is performed, and when the game is performed 1000 times in the RT2 state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. Control is performed.

  The BB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the BB is won in the internal lottery in the normal state. In the BB established state, the internal lottery table D in which BB is excluded from the target of the internal lottery and the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number is set so that the winning probability of the small role and the replay is equal to the normal state is referred. An internal lottery will be held.

  The BB state (bonus state) is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the BB winning form is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB established state. In the BB state, the replay is excluded from the internal lottery target, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E in which the winning probability of the plum is set higher than that in the normal state or the RT state. In other words, the BB state has a higher probability of winning a small role than the normal state and the RT state, and it is easy to obtain a lot of medals in a short period of time, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Further, in the BB state, control is performed to end the BB state when the predetermined number (for example, 465) medals are paid out and to shift the gaming state to the RT state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

1-2. Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment changes the first period from when the start operation is performed to when rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started based on the start operation. And a second period for changing the second period from when rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined rotation speed. The period change process can be executed. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment determines whether to execute the first period change process or the second period change process when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires. Determined according to the result of the internal lottery. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment adds the first period changing process or the second period so that a period corresponding to the remaining period from when the start operation is performed until the predetermined reference period expires is added. Period change processing is executed. Below, the control method of this embodiment is demonstrated concretely, referring FIGS. 7-10.

1-2-1. Processing when Start Operation is Performed After Expiration of Reference Period FIG. 7 shows an external input I (left side in the figure) in each game that is allowed to be accepted sequentially with the passage of time t, with the vertical axis as time t. It is a figure showing the correspondence with the various internal processes P (left side in a figure) performed with a game machine according to each external input I. Here, the various internal processes P performed in response to the external inputs I are performed almost immediately or in an extremely short time (immediately).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the Nth game has been completed, so that the bet operation by pressing the bet button B0 is activated (P10-1), When the player performs a bet operation for the (N + 1) th game (I12-1), the start operation is validated for the (N + 1) th game (P14-1). When the player performs the start operation for the (N + 1) th game (I16-1), the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started by the driving pulse for the initial state (P18-1). ) A count of 4.1 seconds is started as a predetermined reference period (P20-1). Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 1) th game (P18-1), about 0.8 seconds are required as the second period t2 (period required for steady rotation). When the time has elapsed, the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed for the (N + 1) th game (P22-1), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 1) th game ( P24-1).

  When the player performs a stop operation for the (N + 1) th game (I26-1) and all the rotations of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped (P28-1), there is a winning combination It is determined whether or not the winning combination has won, and if there is a winning combination, a medal payout control process is performed. When these processes are completed and the (N + 1) th game is completed, the determination is again made. The betting operation is validated (P10-2).

  When the player performs a bet operation for the (N + 2) th game (I12-2), the start operation is validated for the (N + 2) th game (P14-2). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, when the count operation is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1), and the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game after the reference period expires (P34-2). (I16-2), the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started immediately for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), and a count of 4.1 seconds is started as a predetermined reference period. (P20-2). Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), when about 0.8 seconds have passed as the second period t2, the (N + 2) th game. The rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 7, when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game after the base period has expired (P20-1) in which the count is started in the (N + 1) th game (I16-2) ) Immediately the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started (P18-2), and the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after about 0.8 seconds have passed as the second period t2. Reaches the predetermined rotation speed (P22-2) and the stop operation is immediately activated (P24-2), the rotation speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are predetermined for the N + 1th game. After reaching the rotational speed (P22-1) for the (N + 2) th game until the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotational speed (P22-2) (game interval Example) and N + 1 times A period (an example of a game interval) from when the stop operation is activated for a game until it is activated (P24-1) for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2) is requested as an appropriate game interval. It will be 4.1 seconds or longer.

1-2-2. Processing when Start Operation is Performed Before Expiration of Reference Period On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, after the start operation is performed for the (N + 1) th game by a player who is accustomed to the operation of the gaming machine (I16 -1), stop operation (I26-1) for the (N + 1) th game, bet operation (I12-2) for the (N + 2) th game, and start operation (I16-2) for the (N + 2) th game quickly If performed, the timing at which the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game may be (I16-2) before the 4.1 second reference period expires. In the example of FIG. 8, the timing at which the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game is (I16-2), and 3.0 seconds after the count of the reference period is started (P20-1) in the (N + 1) th game. The time has passed.

  In such a case, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started (P18-2), and after about 0.8 seconds have elapsed as the second period t2, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. When the rotation speed of the reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2) and the stop operation is immediately activated (P24-2), the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 of the N + 1th game are played. After the rotational speed reaches the predetermined rotational speed (P22-1), until the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches the predetermined rotational speed for the (N + 2) th game (P22-2). A period (an example of a game interval) or a period (P24-1) from when the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 1) th game until the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2) ( An example of a game interval is 3.0- .8 + 0.8 = becomes 3.0 seconds, it becomes 4.1 seconds less than that requested as appropriate gaming intervals.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game before the reference period has expired (P20-1) in which the count is started in the (N + 1) th game. (I16-2), after the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game (I16-2) until the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18). -2) The first period changing process for changing the first period, or the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for the (N + 2) th game is started (P18-2), the (N + 2) th The second period changing process for changing the second period of time (P22-2) until the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed for a single game is performed. By appropriate play Interval is collateral. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery performed based on the start operation for the (N + 2) th game performed before the 4.1 second reference period expires is not won by BB. The first period changing process is executed, and if the BB is won, the second period changing process is executed.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the external input I and the internal process P when the first period change process is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game before the reference period expires (P20-1) when the count is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1) I16-2), and if the result of the internal lottery performed based on the start operation for the (N + 2) th game is not BB, the first wait signal is turned on (P32 -2) For the (N + 2) th game, the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is suspended. Then, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of counting the reference period in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1), the counting of the reference period is ended (P34-2), and the first wait signal is turned off. State (P36-2). Then, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 starts immediately for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2).

  Here, in the example of FIG. 9, the timing at which the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game (I16-2), and the count of the reference period is started (P20-1) in the (N + 1) th game. Since 0 seconds have elapsed, the remaining period of (P34-2) is 1.1 seconds from the timing when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game until (I16-2) the reference period expires (P34-2). ing. Accordingly, in the example of FIG. 9, the first wait signal is output for 1.1 seconds, so that the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is held for 1.1 seconds for the (N + 2) th game. . That is, the first period t1 that was approximately 0 seconds in the (N + 1) th game is 1.1 seconds in the (N + 2) th game, and the remaining period is added to the first period t1. Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), when about 0.8 seconds have passed as the second period t2, the (N + 2) th game. The rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first period changing process is performed, so that the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 1) th game (P18-1) and the (N + 2) th game. The period from the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 (P18-2) is 4.1 seconds (= 3.0 + 1.1), so that the N + 1th game is After the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-1), the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes the predetermined rotation speed for the (N + 2) th game. Until it reaches (P22-2) (an example of a game interval), or after the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 1) th game (P24-1), the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 2) th game Until (P2 Period -2) (an example of a game space) is to become 4.1 seconds, which is requested as a suitable gaming intervals (= 3.0-0.8 + 1.1 + 0.8).

  In the present embodiment, the count is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1). When the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game before the reference period expires (I16-2). Regardless of whether the first period change process or the second period change process is performed, immediately after the reference period is counted (P34-2), the next reference period is immediately restarted. (Recounting time) (P20-2). That is, in the present embodiment, the reference period of 4.1 seconds is continuously counted as long as the start operation is performed in a state where the start operation is validated before the reference period expires. Thereby, in this embodiment, a game can be advanced as quickly as possible in the range where the game interval of each game does not become 4.1 seconds or less.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the external input I and the internal process P when the second period change process is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when a count operation is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1), a start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game before the reference period expires ( I16-2), and if the result of the internal lottery performed based on the start operation for the (N + 2) th game is BB, the count value of the reference period counted while decrementing Is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2), and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started by the drive pulse corresponding to the remaining period (P18-2).

  Here, in the example of FIG. 10, the timing at which the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game is (I16-2), and the count of the reference period is started (P20-1) in the (N + 1) th game. Since 0 seconds have elapsed, the remaining period of (P34-2) is 1.1 seconds from the timing when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game until (I16-2) the reference period expires (P34-2). ing. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 10, since the count value of 1.1 seconds is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2), the second period is about 2 by referring to the rotation control table shown in FIG. A second drive pulse of 5 seconds is set.

  Then, when rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game by the second driving pulse (P18-2), about 2.5 seconds elapse as the second period t2. The rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed for the (N + 2) th game (P22-2), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-). 2). That is, the second period t2, which was about 0.8 seconds in the (N + 1) th game, is about 2.5 seconds in the (N + 2) th game, and the second period t2 corresponds to the remaining period. The period (1.7 seconds in the example of FIG. 10) is added.

  Thus, in this embodiment, rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 1) th game (P18-1), and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for the (N + 2) th game. Even if the period from the start of (P18-2) is 3.0 seconds, the second period changing process is performed, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 of the N + 1th game are performed. After the rotational speed reaches the predetermined rotational speed (P22-1), until the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches the predetermined rotational speed for the (N + 2) th game (P22-2). A period (an example of a game interval) or a period (P24-1) from when the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 1) th game until the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2) ( An example of a game interval But the long 4.7 seconds (= 3.0-0.8 + 2.5) than 4.1 seconds, which is requested as a suitable game intervals.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start operation is performed before the reference period expires, the first period change process or the second period change process is performed according to the result of the internal lottery. It is possible to suggest or detect the result of the internal lottery to the player who performs the operation quickly. In the present embodiment, the first period changing process or the second period changing process is performed so that a period having the same length as the remaining period or a period shorter than the remaining period but as short as possible is added. The first period change process or the second period change process can be performed without hindering the progress of the game of the player who performs the operation quickly while maintaining an appropriate game interval.

1-3. Process Flow of the Present Embodiment Next, an example of a process for realizing the control method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the timing control process performed by the timing control means 134. As shown in FIG. 11, in the timing control process, it is first determined whether or not a start operation has been performed (step S10). If the start operation has been performed (Y in step S10), the reference period has already been counted. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S12). If the reference period is being measured (Y in step S12), it is determined whether or not the reference period being measured has expired (step S14), and if the reference period being measured has expired (in step S14). Y) The reference period is immediately counted again (step S16). On the other hand, when the reference period is not being measured (N in step S12), the measurement of the reference period is started immediately (step S18).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the period changing process performed by the period changing unit 135. As shown in FIG. 12, in the period change process, it is first determined whether or not a start operation has been performed (step S30). If a start operation has been performed (Y in step S30), the reference period is being measured. Is determined (step S32). If the reference period is being measured (Y in step S32), it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery performed with the start operation as a trigger is won for BB (step S34). If not won (N in step S34), the first period changing process is performed (step S36). If BB is won (Y in step S34), the second period changing process is performed. Is performed (step S38).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first period changing process in step S36 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first period changing process, first, the first wait signal is turned on (step S50), and it is determined whether or not the reference period has expired (step S52). If the reference period has expired (Y in step S52), the first wait signal is turned off (step S54). Note that each process from the start operation in step S30 in FIG. 12 to the turning on of the first wait signal in step S50 in FIG. 13 is immediately performed within a very short period of time.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second period changing process in step S38 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in the second period changing process, first, the count value of the reference period at the time when the start operation is performed in step S30 in FIG. 12 is acquired as the remaining period (step S70). And the rotation control table shown in FIG. 4 is referred, and the drive pulse according to the remaining period is set (step S72). Each process from the start operation in step S30 in FIG. 12 to the setting of the drive pulse in step S72 in FIG. 14 is performed immediately within a very short period.

1-4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. The first embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and used as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the timing control unit 134 performs a start operation in a state where the timing unit 132 does not count a predetermined reference period, the first reel R1 to the third reel are based on the start operation. Although the example in which the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring the predetermined reference period from the time when the rotation of R3 is started has been described, the predetermined time point at which the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring the predetermined reference period is a start operation. It may be a predetermined point in time from when the operation is performed until the stop operation is validated. For example, the timing control means 134 may start counting a predetermined reference period from the time when the start operation is performed, or the rotation speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are set to a predetermined rotation speed. The timing of the predetermined reference period may be started from the time point reached, or the timing of the predetermined reference period may be started from the time point when the stop operation is validated.

  In the above embodiment, the period changing unit 135 has been described as an example capable of performing the first period changing process and the second period changing process. However, the first period changing process or the second period changing is described. Instead of or in addition to the process, the third period for changing the third period from when the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotational speed until the stop operation is validated is changed. The period changing process 135 may be performed by the period changing unit 135. Then, when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, the period changing unit 135 performs the first period changing process or the third period changing process according to the result of the internal lottery. Alternatively, it may be determined whether to perform the second period changing process or the third period changing process. Further, it may be determined whether to perform the first period changing process, the second period changing process, or the third period changing process. In this case, the period changing unit 135 may be, for example, an internal lottery. If the result is a loss that has not been won for any combination, the first period change process is performed. If a combination other than BB is selected, the second period change process is performed, and BB If is selected, the third period changing process may be performed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the external input I and the internal process P when the third period change process is performed. In the case of performing the third period changing process, as shown in FIG. 15, the start operation is started for the (N + 2) th game before the reference period expires (P20-1) when the count is started in the (N + 1) th game. Is performed (I16-2), and if the result of the internal lottery performed based on the start operation for the (N + 2) th game is BB, it is counted while decrementing. The count value of the reference period is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2), and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started by the driving pulse for the initial state (P18-2).

  Here, in the example of FIG. 15, the timing when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game (I16-2), and the count of the reference period is started (P20-1) in the (N + 1) th game. Since 0 seconds have elapsed, the remaining period of (P34-2) is 1.1 seconds from the timing when the start operation is performed for the (N + 2) th game until (I16-2) the reference period expires (P34-2). ing. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 15, a count value of 1.1 seconds is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2).

  Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), when about 0.8 seconds have passed as the second period t2, the (N + 2) th game. The rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotational speed (P22-2). Then, in a period corresponding to the acquired remaining period, the second wait signal for suspending the activation of the stop operation is turned on (P42-2), and the activation of the stop operation is suspended for the N + 2th game. The In the example of FIG. 15, the second wait signal is output for 1.1 seconds, so that the activation of the stop operation is held for 1.1 seconds for the (N + 2) th game. Then, for the (N + 2) th game, the second wait signal is turned OFF after 1.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2). (P44-2), and the stop operation is validated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2). That is, the third period t3, which was approximately 0 seconds in the (N + 1) th game, is 1.1 seconds in the (N + 2) th game, and the remaining period is added to the third period t3.

  Thus, in this embodiment, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 1) th game (P18-1), the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotated for the (N + 2) th game. Even if the period until (P18-2) is started is 3.0 seconds, the third period changing process is performed, so that the stop operation is enabled for the (N + 1) th game (P24). -1) A period of (P24-2) (an example of a game interval) is requested as an appropriate game interval until the stop operation is validated for the (N + 2) th game 4.1 seconds (= 3.0) −0.8 + 0.8 + 1.1).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the third period changing process. This third period changing process is performed in place of the second period changing process or the first changing process and the second changing process when the BB is won in step S34 of FIG. 12 (Y in step S34). This can be done in addition to the change process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the third period changing process, first, the count value of the reference period at the time when the start operation is performed in step S30 of FIG. 12 is acquired as the remaining period (step S90). When the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (Y in step S92), the second wait signal is turned on (step S94), and the count value acquired as the remaining period Is counted while being decremented (step S95). When the counting of the count value acquired as the remaining period ends (Y in step S96), the second wait signal is turned off (step S98).

  In the above embodiment, the period changing means 135 is one of the first period changing process, the second period changing process, and the third period changing process in the game in which the start operation is performed before the reference period expires. Although an example in which an appropriate game interval is secured by performing one process has been described, in a game in which a start operation is performed before the reference period expires, the first period change process, the second process An appropriate game interval may be secured by performing a plurality of period change processes among the period change process and the third period change process. In other words, in the game in which the start operation is performed before the reference period expires, the period changing unit 135 is added to each of the plurality of periods among the first period, the second period, and the third period. A plurality of period changing processes may be performed so that the total is a period corresponding to the remaining period. In this case, the period changing unit 135 may determine the ratio of the period to be added to each of the plurality of periods according to the result of the internal lottery.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example is described in which at least one period changing process is executed among a plurality of period changing processes according to the result of the internal lottery in the game in which the start operation is performed before the reference period expires. However, at least one of a plurality of period changing processes in accordance with the result of the internal lottery in the previous game, the winning combination determination result of the combination, or the combination of symbols indicating a predetermined form (so-called chance eyes) is displayed. One period changing process may be executed. In addition, at least one period changing process among a plurality of period changing processes is executed in accordance with a gaming state, a game history, a relationship between the number of winnings and winnings of a predetermined combination, the so-called difference number, and the like. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the period changing unit 135 has been described with respect to the first period changing process and the third period changing process by performing each process so that the same period as the remaining period is added. However, each process may be performed so that a period longer than the remaining period is added. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period changing unit 135 has been described with respect to the second period changing process by setting an example of setting the drive pulse corresponding to the remaining period by referring to the rotation control table. 135 may correct the drive pulse so that the second period is a period obtained by adding the remaining period to the second period (0.8 seconds) in the initial state. In this case, even when the second period changing process is performed, the game interval can be set to a minimum period (for example, 4.1 seconds).

2. Second Embodiment Subsequently, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

2-1. Configuration The gaming machine of the second embodiment has the same external configuration as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description of the external configuration is omitted. In the following, the configuration of the functional blocks in the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2, but the same points as the configuration of the functional blocks in the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described in detail. Omitted and the main differences will be described.

  In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the determination unit 133 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 before the predetermined reference period expires after the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring time. Judge whether or not.

  Then, when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started after the predetermined reference period has expired after the time measuring means 132 starts measuring time, the time measuring control means 134 starts the rotation. The clocking means 132 starts counting a predetermined reference period from a predetermined time until the stop operation is validated, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotate before the predetermined reference period expires. When started, the timer 132 is caused to re-time the predetermined reference period after the predetermined reference period expires. In the present embodiment, the timing control unit 134 starts the rotation when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started in a state where the timing unit 132 has not measured the predetermined reference period. The time measuring means 132 is caused to start measuring a predetermined reference period from the time when the stop operation is validated (an example of the predetermined time).

  The period changing unit 135 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 until the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (until the steady rotation is reached). The second period changing process for changing the second period of time, and the stop operation after the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (after reaching the steady rotation) It is possible to execute a third period changing process for changing the third period until the activation of. The period changing unit 135 executes the second period changing process and the third period changing process when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the predetermined reference period expires. The period changing process is determined under a predetermined condition, and the period changing process is executed so that a period corresponding to the remaining period from when the rotation is started until the predetermined reference period expires is added. In the present embodiment, the period changing unit 135 determines whether the second lottery is won when the BB is won according to the result of the internal lottery that determines whether the winning combination is performed by the internal lottery unit 120 (an example of a predetermined condition). It is determined to execute the period change process, and when the BB is not won, it is determined to execute the third period change process.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the external input I and the internal process P when the second period changing process of the present embodiment is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, first, in a state where the Nth game has ended, the bet operation by pressing the bet button B0 is activated (P10-1). When the player performs a bet operation for the (N + 1) th game (I12-1), the start operation is validated for the (N + 1) th game (P14-1). When the player performs a start operation for the (N + 1) th game (I16-1), the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started by the driving pulse for the initial state (P18-1). . Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 1) th game (P18-1), about 0.8 seconds are required as the second period t2 (period required for steady rotation). When the time has elapsed, the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed for the (N + 1) th game (P22-1), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 1) th game ( P24-1). Then, a count of 4.1 seconds is started as a predetermined reference period (P20-1).

  Then, the count operation is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1). Before the reference period expires, the start operation for the (N + 2) th game is performed (I16-2), and the (N + 2) th game is performed. When the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started (P18-2), the result of the internal lottery performed based on the start operation (I16-2) for the (N + 2) th game is obtained. When BB is won, the count value of the reference period counted while decrementing is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2), and the first reel R1 to the third reel are driven by the drive pulse corresponding to the remaining period. The rotation of R3 is continued. That is, in this embodiment, when the start operation is performed, first, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started immediately using the drive pulse for the initial state, but BB is won. In this case, the driving pulse is switched according to the remaining period, and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is continued.

  Here, in the example of FIG. 17, the timing at which the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), and the counting of the reference period is started in the (N + 1) th game ( Since 2.2 seconds have elapsed since P20-1), the reference period is set from the timing at which rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2). The remaining period of (P34-2) until expiration is 1.9 seconds. Accordingly, in the example of FIG. 17, the count value of 1.9 seconds is acquired as the remaining period (P40-2), so that the second period is about 2. by referring to the rotation control table shown in FIG. The second drive pulse is switched to 5 seconds.

  Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), when about 2.5 seconds have passed as the second period t2, the (N + 2) th game The rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2), and the stop operation is immediately activated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2). That is, the second period t2, which was about 0.8 seconds in the (N + 1) th game, is about 2.5 seconds in the (N + 2) th game, and the second period t2 corresponds to the remaining period. A period (1.7 seconds in the example of FIG. 17) is added.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the counting of the reference period is started for the (N + 1) th game (P20-1) and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game ( Even if the period of P18-2) is 2.2 seconds, the second period changing process is performed, so that the stop operation is validated for the (N + 1) th game (P24-1) the (N + 2) th time The period of time (P24-2) (an example of a game interval) until the stop operation is validated for the game of 4.7 is longer than 4.1 seconds requested as an appropriate game interval (= 2. 2). 2 + 2.5).

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the external input I and the internal process P when the third period changing process of the present embodiment is performed. In the case of performing the third period change process, as shown in FIG. 19, the count is started in the (N + 1) th game (P20-1), and the start about the (N + 2) th game before the reference period expires. When the operation is performed (I16-2) and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), the start operation for the (N + 2) th game When the result of the internal lottery performed based on (I16-2) does not win BB, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is continued by the driving pulse for the initial state. That is, in this embodiment, when the start operation is performed, first, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is immediately started using the drive pulse for the initial state, and the BB is not won. The rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is continued using the drive pulse for the initial state as it is.

  Here, in the example of FIG. 19, the timing at which the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), and the counting of the reference period is started in the (N + 1) th game ( Since 2.2 seconds have elapsed since P20-1), the reference period is set from the timing at which rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2). The remaining period of (P34-2) until expiration is 1.9 seconds. Then, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game (P18-2), when about 0.8 seconds have passed as the second period t2, the (N + 2) th game. Although the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2), in the example of FIG. 19, counting is started in the (N + 1) th game even at this time (P20). -1) The reference period has not expired. Accordingly, the second wait signal for suspending the validation of the stop operation is turned on (P42-2), and the validation of the stop operation is suspended for the (N + 2) th game.

  In the example of FIG. 19, the second wait signal is output during 1.1 seconds (= 1.9−0.8), so that the stop operation is validated for the (N + 2) th game by 1.1. Hold for 2 seconds. Then, for the (N + 2) th game, the second wait signal is turned OFF after 1.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (P22-2). (P44-2), and the stop operation is validated for the (N + 2) th game (P24-2). That is, the third period t3, which was almost 0 seconds in the (N + 1) th game, is 1.1 seconds in the (N + 2) th game, and the period obtained by subtracting the second period t2 from the remaining period is the first period. 3 is added to the period t3.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the counting of the reference period is started for the (N + 1) th game (P20-1) and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started for the (N + 2) th game ( Even if the period of P18-2) is 2.2 seconds, the third period changing process is performed, so that the stop operation is validated for the (N + 1) th game (P24-1) the (N + 2) th time. The period of time (P24-2) (an example of the game interval) until the stop operation is validated for the game of 4.1 is requested as an appropriate game interval of 4.1 seconds (= 2.2 + 0.8 + 1.1) Become.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the reference period expires, the second period changing process or the third period is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. Since the period changing process is performed, it is possible to suggest or detect the result of the internal lottery to the player who performs the operation quickly. In the present embodiment, the second period changing process or the third period changing process is performed so that a period having the same length as the remaining period or a period shorter than the remaining period but as short as possible is added. The second period changing process or the third period changing process can be performed without interfering with the progress of the game of the player who performs the operation quickly while maintaining an appropriate game interval.

2-3. Process Flow of the Present Embodiment Next, an example of a process for realizing the control method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the timing control process performed by the timing control means 134. As shown in FIG. 20, in the timing control process, it is first determined whether or not the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has been started (step S110). If the rotation has started (Y in step S110). It is determined whether or not the reference period is already being measured (step S112). When the reference period is being measured (Y in step S112), it is determined whether or not the reference period being measured has expired (step S114), and when the reference period being measured has expired (in step S114). Y) The reference period is retimed (step S116). On the other hand, when the reference period is not being measured (N in step S112), when the stop operation is validated (Y in step S117), the measurement of the reference period is started (step S118).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the period changing process performed by the period changing unit 135. As shown in FIG. 21, in the period changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has been started (step S130), and when the rotation has started (in step S130). Y) It is determined whether or not the reference period is being measured (step S132). When the reference period is being measured (Y in step S132), it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery performed with the start operation as a trigger is won for BB (step S134). If winning (Y in step S134), the second period changing process is performed (step S136), and if BB is not won (N in step S134), the third period changing process is performed. Is performed (step S138).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second period changing process in step S136 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the second period changing process, first, the count value of the reference period at the time when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started in step S130 of FIG. 21 is acquired as the remaining period. (Step S170). Then, the rotation control table shown in FIG. 18 is referred to, and the drive pulse for the initial state is switched to the drive pulse corresponding to the remaining period (step S172). Each process from the start of the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in step S130 in FIG. 21 to the switching of the drive pulse in step S172 in FIG. 22 is performed immediately within a very short period. .

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the third period changing process. As shown in FIG. 23, in the third period changing process, first, when the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined rotation speed (Y in step S192), the second wait signal is turned on. (Step S194). When the reference period expires (Y in step S196), the second wait signal is turned off (step S198).

2-4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the various methods described as modified examples in the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the following can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the timing control unit 134 starts the rotation when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started in a state where the timing unit 132 has not measured the predetermined reference period. In the example described above, the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring the predetermined reference period from the time when the stop operation is validated. However, the predetermined time point at which the time measuring unit 132 starts measuring the predetermined reference period is: It may be a predetermined time from when the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started until the stop operation is validated. For example, the timing control means 134 may start timing of a predetermined reference period from the time when the rotations of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started, or the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. You may make it start time measurement of a predetermined | prescribed reference period from the time of a rotation speed reaching a predetermined rotation speed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the start operation is performed before the reference period expires, first, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are immediately rotated using the driving pulse for the initial state. After the start and the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the count value of the reference period is acquired as the remaining period, and then the drive pulse is switched to the first reel R1 to R1 according to the remaining period. Although the example in which the rotation of the third reel R3 is continued has been described, if the start operation is performed before the reference period expires, the first reel R1 to the first reel R1 to the first reel R1 to the first reel The remaining period is obtained by calculating the remaining period from the time when the rotation of the three reels R3 is started until the predetermined reference period expires, and is immediately started by the driving pulse corresponding to the remaining period. It may be the rotation of the reel R1~ third reel R3 is started.

  In this case, for example, when the period (first period) from the start operation to the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is 0 second, the start operation is performed. The count value of the reference period at the time of breaking is used as the remaining period as it is, for example, a period (first period) from when the start operation is performed until rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started is 1. In the case of 0.0 seconds, the result obtained by subtracting 1.0 seconds from the count value of the reference period at the time when the start operation is performed is set as the remaining period.

  Further, if the start operation is performed before the reference period expires, the count value of the reference period at that time may be acquired as the remaining period, and the first period may be changed according to the remaining period. For example, when the count value of the reference period at the time when the start operation is performed is 1.9 seconds, 1.9 seconds is set as the remaining period. The first period may be 1.1 seconds obtained by subtracting about 0.8 seconds, which is a period required for rotation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period changing unit 135 performs the second period changing process or the third period changing process in a game in which the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the reference period expires. In the game in which rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the reference period expires, the second period change is described. An appropriate game interval may be secured by performing the process and the third period change process. That is, in the game in which the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the reference period expires, the period changing means 135 is the total of the periods added to the second period and the third period, respectively. A plurality of period changing processes may be performed so that the period according to the remaining period becomes a period. In this case, the period changing unit 135 may determine the ratio of the period to be added to each of the second period and the third period according to the result of the internal lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the second period changing process and the third period changing are performed according to the result of the internal lottery in the game in which the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started before the reference period expires. Although an example of executing at least one period changing process among the processes has been described, the result of the internal lottery in the previous game, the winning combination determination result of the combination, the symbol combination indicating a predetermined form (so-called chance eyes, etc.) In response to the displayed, at least one of the second period changing process and the third period changing process may be executed. Further, at least one of the second period changing process and the third period changing process according to the game state, the game history, the relationship between the number of wins and the number of winnings of a predetermined combination, the so-called difference number, etc. You may make it perform a period change process.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period changing unit 135 has been described with respect to the second period changing process by setting an example of setting the drive pulse corresponding to the remaining period by referring to the rotation control table. 135 may correct the drive pulse so that the second period is a period obtained by adding the remaining period to the second period (0.8 seconds) in the initial state. In this case, even when the second period changing process is performed, the game interval can be set to a minimum period (for example, 4.1 seconds). In the above-described embodiment, the period changing unit 135 changes the third period so that the period obtained by subtracting the second period t2 from the remaining period is added to the third period t3. Although an example of performing processing has been described, each processing may be performed such that a period obtained by subtracting the second period t2 from a period longer than the remaining period is added to the third period t3.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the rotation control table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of the input and process in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of the input and process in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of the input and process in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of the input and process in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of an input and processing in a game machine of modification. It is a figure explaining the structure of the rotation control table in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a figure explaining the correspondence of an input and processing in a gaming machine of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 131 operation control means, 132 timing means,
133 determining means, 134 timing control means, 135 period changing means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means, 191 internal lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means, 195 effect data storage means, 196 AT flag storage means,
197 AT lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that rotates a reel for each game and stops the rotation of the reel,
Reel control means for supplying a drive signal to the driving means based on the start operation being performed to start rotation of the reel, and stopping the rotation of the reel based on the stop operation being performed;
Operation control means for enabling the stop operation after rotation of the reel is started;
A time measuring means for measuring a predetermined reference period;
Determining means for determining whether or not the start operation has been performed before the predetermined reference period expires;
In a case where the start operation is performed after the predetermined reference period has expired, the predetermined reference from the predetermined time point until the stop operation is validated after the start operation is performed to the timing unit. The timing of the period is started, and when the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, the predetermined reference period is set to the timing means when the predetermined reference period expires. A timing control means for re-timing,
By varying the drive signal supplied to the driving means, the rotational speed of the reel from rotating is started before Symbol reel and duration changing means for changing the particular time period to reach a predetermined rotational speed,
With
The period changing means is
When the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, a drive signal corresponding to a remaining period from the time when the start operation is performed until the predetermined reference period expires is the driving unit. A gaming machine characterized by being supplied to .   In claim 1,
  The period changing means is
  A gaming machine, wherein the specific period is changed by changing a drive signal supplied to the drive means among a plurality of types of drive signals having different specific periods.   In claim 2,
  The reel control means includes
  When the start operation is performed after the predetermined reference period expires, the reel is rotated so that the specific period becomes a normal period,
  The period changing means is
  When the start operation is performed before the predetermined reference period expires, a drive signal in which the specific period is longer than a period obtained by adding the remaining period to the normal period is supplied to the driving unit. A featured gaming machine.

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