JP5605488B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

As a kind of gaming machine, a slot machine equipped with a display device that displays a stop symbol after a symbol row constituted by a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) being attached to a reel at predetermined intervals is changed downward It has been known. In this kind of gaming machine, when a particular FIG pattern stops the active line on the display device, the game advantageous occurs consecutively for a so-called Yu technique's medals to the player for use in making an amusement is Desa have paid as a grant of the game value.

In such a gaming machine, an effect for causing the expected transition to the playing state specific to the player (hereinafter, referred to as "amusing effect".) Run the, Ru Tei is expected to the player.

For example, there is an effect that outputs a special sound effect when the start lever is operated to start the variation of the symbol, or changes the lighting pattern of the lamp to a special one when the variation of the symbol is stopped. .

JP 2002-291973.

However, since there are a large number of gaming machines in the game arcade , it has been desired to develop a gaming machine that can provide higher interest.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable you to perform more suitable interest effect.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a game accepting means for generating a game startable state based on a predetermined operation of the player, a starting operation means for performing a starting operation by the player, Variable display means for variably displaying the identification information, a stop operation means for performing a stop operation by the player, and causing the variable display means to stop changing the identification information due to the stop operation for the stop operation means. A variable control means; a detection means capable of detecting the start operation with respect to the start operation means; a lottery means for performing lottery based on detection by the detection means; and a predetermined region of the variable display means by the variable control means. Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value when the identification information of the game machine is stopped, and the gaming machine is at least in the state where the game can be started When the start operation is performed with respect to the start operation means, a first change execution means for starting a change in the identification information that can stop the change by the stop operation with respect to the stop operation means, and the game start possible state When the start operation is performed on the start operation means, the change of the identification information that can stop the change by the stop operation on the stop operation means is not started, and in the special state, Second variation executing means for ending the special state based on the start operation being performed on the start operation means and starting the variation of the identification information capable of stopping the variation by the stop operation on the stop operation means. And determining means for determining whether or not to change the identification information using the second fluctuation executing means, the second fluctuation executing means comprising: In the special state, when the start operation is not performed on the start operation means for a predetermined period, the special state is terminated, and the identification information of which the change can be stopped by the stop operation on the stop operation means And a third variation execution means for starting a variation, wherein the lottery means performs a lottery when the start operation for the start operation means in the game startable state is detected by the detection means, and the variable When the control means stops the change of the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation for the stop operation means executed by the second change execution means, the control means for the start operation means in the game startable state Based on the result of the lottery performed when the starting operation is detected by the detecting means, the change of the identification information is performed. Control stoppage.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a game accepting means for generating a game startable state based on a predetermined operation by the player, a starting operation means for performing a starting operation by the player, and a plurality of identification information are variably displayed. A variable display means; a stop operation means in which a stop operation is performed by a player; a variable control means for causing the variable display means to stop changing the identification information due to the stop operation on the stop operation means; and the start Detection means capable of detecting the start operation on the operation means, lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the detection means, and predetermined identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable control means A game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value in the case, and the gaming machine is at least in front of the start operation means in the game startable state. When a start operation is performed, a first variation execution unit that starts a variation of the identification information that can stop a variation by the stop operation with respect to the stop operation unit, and a start operation unit in the game startable state When the start operation is performed, the change of the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation with respect to the stop operation means is not started, and a special state is started. Second variation execution means for ending the special state based on the start operation being performed and starting the variation of the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation with respect to the stop operation means; and the second variation execution Determining means for determining whether or not to change the identification information using a means, and the second change executing means is provided in the special state. When the start operation is not performed on the start operation means during the period, the special state is ended, and the change of the identification information that can stop the change by the stop operation on the stop operation means is started. 3 variation execution means, wherein the lottery means performs the lottery when the detection means detects the start operation for the start operation means in the game startable state, the variable control means, When the variation of the identification information that can be varied by the stop operation with respect to the stop operation unit executed by the second variation execution unit is stopped, the start operation for the start operation unit in the game startable state is Since the fluctuation stop of the identification information is controlled based on the result of the lottery performed when detected by the detecting means, There is an effect that can provide a higher interest.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is one Example of this invention. It is the figure which expand | deployed each reel and showed the symbol arrangement | sequence. It is the figure which showed a response | compatibility with each winning combination, a winning symbol, an acquired profit, and a winning combination rate. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the small part formation table for water bottles which comprises a part of small part formation table. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the start effect process performed in a fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation stop process performed in the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the winning determination process performed in a fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart of the command reception process performed with an input distribution board | substrate. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with an input distribution board | substrate. It is a flowchart of the number counter update process performed in the main process of an input distribution board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine main body 2 having an open front surface. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is configured to close the front open side of the machine body 2.

  When the front panel 3 is in the closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state in which it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown). This locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on a key cylinder (not shown) which is a release operation unit provided on the front panel 3.

  The front panel 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 5L, 5M, 5R side by side. The display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R are formed of a translucent material, and are configured so that the inside of the machine body 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L to 5R.

  In the machine main body 2, a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R constituting variable display means are stored. Each of the reels L, M, and R is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), and the center axis of each of the reels L, M, and R is rotatably supported as the rotation axis of the reels L, M, and R. ing. The rotation axes of the reels L, M, and R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels L, M, and R correspond to the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R on a one-to-one basis. Yes. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel L, M, R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5M, 5R.

  When the reels L, M, and R are rotated, it is as if the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R are moving from the top to the bottom in the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R. It is projected on. Each of these reels L, M, and R is connected to three reel stepping motors 28 (see FIG. 4) arranged one by one for each reel. Thus, each of the reels L, M, and R is configured to be capable of rotating and stopping independently.

  A large number of symbols as identification information are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R, respectively. Among these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each reel L, M, R.

  Here, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the symbol attached | subjected to each reel L, M, R is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a development view showing a symbol arrangement in which the left reel L, the middle reel M, and the right reel R are developed in a planar shape. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the reels L, M, and R is provided with 21 symbols in a vertical row. Corresponding to each reel L, M, R, frame numbers from “01” to “21” are given, but these frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation, and each reel L, M, R is assigned to each reel L, M, R. It is not actually attached. However, the following description will be made using the frame number. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the correspondence between each combination for which a profit is given to a player, a winning symbol, an acquired profit, and a combination rate.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the symbols of each reel L, M, and R are two kinds of “7” symbols, “BAR” symbols, “money box” symbols, “bells” symbols, and “ It consists of a total of seven types of “Water Bottle” and “Cherry” designs. The “7” symbol is a symbol indicating the winning of a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB” as appropriate) as a bonus combination, and is white (for example, left reel frame number No. 2. Hereinafter, “White 7” as appropriate. And a red one (for example, left reel frame number 11; hereinafter, abbreviated as “red 7” as appropriate). The “BAR” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 16) is a symbol indicating the winning of a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB” as appropriate) as a bonus combination. The “water bottle” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 5) is a symbol indicating a winning of a replay role that allows free replay. Also, the “money box” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 4), the “bell” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 1), and the “cherry” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 3) FIG. 4 is a symbol showing a winning combination of a small role with different profits given to a player for each symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in each reel L, M, and R, it arrange | positions so that the number and arrangement | positioning of each symbol may differ completely. In addition, a symbol (small role symbol) indicating the winning of the small role excluding the “cherry” symbol and a symbol indicating the winning of the replay role (replay symbol) are all at intervals of 4 frames or less on each reel L, M, R. It is arranged by. When the small role symbol or replay symbol is forcibly stopped at a predetermined position using the small role formation table 22b (see FIG. 4) described later, the symbol is controlled only by moving for at least four frames. It can be stopped at a predetermined stop position above.

  Here, the combination set in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The roles are roughly classified into four types, that is, a bonus role, a small role, a replay role, and a loser role, and will be described in order below. The bonus combination is a combination of shifting from a normal game to a special game called a bonus game (a game advantageous to the player), and two types of big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) are set. Yes. Note that the special game means a game advantageous to a player played after the game based on the establishment of a combination (including winning) in the game before the previous game.

  The big bonus (BB) is a role for shifting to a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as BB game as appropriate) which is one of bonus games. If three “white 7” or “red 7” stop on the same effective line 6a to 6e (see FIG. 1), which will be described later, side by side, “BB” is won and 15 medals are awarded. As a result of the payout, the game shifts to the BB game. A player who plays a game obtains 15 medals and a profit from the BB game by winning "BB". The BB game is composed of a small role game of 30 times or less and a bonus game that shifts up to 3 times on condition that a predetermined role in the small role game (replay role in this embodiment) is won. The bonus game is a game in which a game with a high probability of winning a predetermined small role (in this embodiment, a money box role) is played until a predetermined condition is satisfied (until 8 times in this embodiment).

  The regular bonus (RB) is a role for shifting to an RB game which is one of bonus games. When three “BAR” symbols are stopped side by side on the effective lines 6a to 6e, which will be described later, “RB” is won and 15 medals are paid out and the game shifts to the RB game. In the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is played only once.

  The small role is a role for paying out a predetermined medal. In the slot machine 1, three types of “money box”, “bell”, and “cherry” are set as small roles. When three “money box” symbols are stopped side by side on effective lines 6a to 6e described later, “money box” is won and 15 medals are paid out. When the “bells” symbols stop side by side on the active lines 6a to 6e, “bells” are awarded and nine medals are paid out.

  When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel L stops on the active lines 6 a to 6 e, “Cherry” is won and two medals are paid out. Here, regarding the role of “cherry”, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel M and the right reel R are irrelevant to the payout of medals. In the case of “cherry” only, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the effective lines 6a to 6e on the left reel L overlap, that is, the upper stage or the lower stage, the amount multiplied by the number of overlapping effective lines. Only medals are paid out. Therefore, four medals may be paid out as a “Cherry” prize in one game.

  The replay role is a role that allows replay to be performed free of charge. If three “water bottle” symbols stop on the active line side by side, the “water bottle” wins and the game that maintains the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game is played in the next game. .

  Unlike the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination described above, the lost combination is a combination in which no profit is provided to the player. In the slot machine 1, more than half of the game is a lost combination. Control is performed. If none of the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination is stopped on the active line, the combination is lost and no medals are paid out.

  Note that the display device that displays the symbols with the cylindrical reels L, M, and R as a part of the configuration is an example of variable display means that variably displays the identification information, and the variable display means has a configuration other than the above. May be. For example, another mechanical reel configuration such as a belt-type reel may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device for variably displaying the identification information by an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.

  Returning to FIG. The front panel 3 has three effective lines 6b to 6d parallel to the horizontal direction and two effective lines 6a and 6e that are diagonally crossed so as to connect the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R. A total of five effective lines 6a to 6e are attached. Corresponding to the effective lines 6a to 6e, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are provided on the left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R in front view.

  The first effective line display lamp 7a is lit to indicate that the central horizontal line (center line) 6c is activated. When one or more medals are inserted for one game (one game), the center line 6c is activated and the first activated line display lamp 7a is turned on.

  The second effective line display lamp 7b is lit to indicate that the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line 6b and lower line 6d) are activated. When two or more medals are inserted in one game, the upper line 6b and the lower line 6d are activated together with the center line 6c, and the first effective line display lamp 7a and the second effective line display lamp are activated. 7b lights up together.

  The third effective line display lamp 7c is lit to indicate that a pair of diagonal lines (upward right line 6a and downward right line 6e) are enabled. When the maximum number of three medals is inserted for one game, all the effective lines 6a to 6e are activated and all the effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are lit. Note that the number of effective lines is not necessarily five, and may be six or more, or may be less than five.

  On the lower left side of the front view of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, the player rotates the reels L, M, R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously) to start changing the symbols (variable display). A start lever 8 is provided for performing an input operation. A start switch 8a (see FIG. 4) is connected to the back side of the front panel 3 that supports the start lever 8 so as to be swingable. When the start lever 8 is tilted while the reels L, M, and R are stopped, the start switch 8a is turned on, and rotation of the reels L, M, and R is started.

  On the right side of the start lever 8, there are provided push button type stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R that are input by the player in order to individually stop the fluctuations of the rotating reels L, M, R. ing. The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are respectively disposed directly below the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R corresponding to the reels L, M, and R to be stopped.

  The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are formed by projecting a button formed in a cylindrical shape from a white translucent synthetic resin to the front side of the slot machine 1, and each stop switch 9L on the back side of the button. , 9M, 9R are embedded in switch lamps 18L, 18M, 18R that shine red and blue. When the start lever 8 is tilted by the player and the reels L, M, R start to rotate, the switch lamps 18L, 18M, 18R (stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R) light red and The player is informed that the fluctuation is not stopped even if a stop operation is performed on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R. When a certain time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the rotation of each reel L, M, R, the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are switched to blue lighting, and the fluctuation is stopped by the stop operation. Show the player that there is. When a reel stop operation is performed on any of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R, a switch lamp built in the back side of the stop switch on which the stop operation is performed is turned off.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided for inserting medals as investment values. An inserted medal detection sensor 10a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 is provided on the back side of the front panel 3.

  On the left side of the medal slot 10, there is provided a push button type bet switch 11 for inserting three credit medals stored and stored in advance (credited) at a time. The main control board C that controls the slot machine 1 stores the number of credit medals stored in a predetermined storage area of the MPU 21 (see FIG. 4), and when medals are paid out or more medals are inserted than necessary. If it is, the number of credit medals is increased within a range of a certain number (50 in this embodiment) or less. When the bet switch 11 is pressed and turned on, medals are virtually inserted within the range of stored and stored credit medals, and the effective lines 6a to 6e corresponding to the inserted medals are activated.

  A push button type credit payout switch 12 is disposed on the left side of the start lever 8. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, a credit medal such as a medal inserted in the medal insertion slot 10 more than necessary or a medal paid out as a profit to the player according to a predetermined game result is obtained. It will be returned. In the lower left of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal number display lamp 13 for displaying the remaining number of credit medals is disposed. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, the medal The number of medals displayed on the number display lamp 13 is paid out to the player.

  On the lower side of the front panel 3, a medal discharge port 14 for paying out medals to the player and a lower tray 15 for storing the medals paid out from the medal discharge port 14 are arranged.

  An LCD 16 is disposed above the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. The LCD 16 is used to execute various display effects accompanying the progress of the game and to show the player information selected inside the machine. Speakers 17 that output sound effects of a game performed in the slot machine 1 are disposed on the left and right sides of the LCD 16. Further, on the upper side of the LCD 16, a lamp 18U whose lighting state is switched according to the state of the slot machine 1 is disposed.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board C. The main control board C is connected to an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit, and the MPU 21 and the bus line 24 and various I / O devices. And an input / output port 25 connected to the. The MPU 21 is a ROM 22 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. The RAM 23 and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. 6 to 10 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 22 has a plurality of stop position determination tables for determining the stop position so that the rotation of each reel L, M, R stops with a combination of symbols according to the internal lottery, that is, a bonus formation table 22a and a small part formation table. 22b and a minimum movement loss table 22c. The bonus establishment table 22a is used when either the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) as a bonus combination is established, that is, when a winning condition is established by winning an internal lottery for the bonus combination, This is a table in which bonus symbols ("White 7", "Red 7" or "BAR") corresponding to the winning combination are arranged and stopped on any of the active lines 6a to 6e when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped. The small combination establishment table 22b is provided with a plurality of types corresponding to each small combination and replay combination, and is used when the small combination or replay combination is established, and when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped, the effective lines 6a to 6e is a table in which symbols indicating winning winning combinations are arranged and stopped in any of 6e. In the present embodiment, the winning condition for each winning is a winning based on a lottery of the slot machine 1 using a random number counter 23b described later. In addition, it is not always necessary for the winning conditions for each winning combination to be a winning combination by internal lottery, but other conditions may be added. For example, the pressing order of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R operated by the player may be added to the winning conditions, and the control contents are general and will not be described.

  Here, a stop position determination table for determining the rotation stop positions of the reels L, M, and R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 that constitutes a part of the small role establishment table 22b. The small bottle formation table 22b1 for water bottles is used when a combination of “water bottles” is formed by internal lottery. The stop positions of the reels L, M, and R with respect to the timing when the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are operated by the player are determined in advance in the water bottle small role establishment table 22b1.

  For example, when the symbol change is performed in a state where the “water bottle” is established, when the stop switch 9L for the left reel L is operated, the timing is set to the frame number No. 8 on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle stage. When the symbol ("water bottle" symbol) exists, the left reel L immediately stops, and the symbol of the frame number No. 8 ("water bottle" symbol, see FIG. 2) on the effective line 6c in the middle in the horizontal direction. ) Stops. Thereafter, the reel stop control is performed with reference to the water bottle small combination establishment table 22b1.

  Specifically, when the stop switch 9L is turned on by the player's operation at the timing when the symbol of frame number 17 (see “money box” symbol, see FIG. 2) exists on the horizontal effective line 6c, After the left reel L continues to rotate (slides) for three frames, it draws and stops the symbol of frame number No. 13 (the “water bottle” symbol) on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle. The slot machine 1 is set to a maximum of four frames because a smaller amount (slip amount) of continuing the rotation of the reel after the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R does not give a sense of distrust to the game.

  In addition to the small bottle formation table 22b1, the ROM 22 of the main control board C is provided with a small combination formation table 22b and a bonus formation table 22a corresponding to each formation combination. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the minimum movement loss table 22c will be described. The minimum movement lose table 22c is a table used when winning conditions for the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination are not satisfied, and any of the effective lines 6a to 6e when the reels L, M, and R stop rotating. Further, it is a table that stops the symbol without stopping the symbol indicating the winning of the winning combination. The minimum movement loss table 22c is searched for a stoppable position from the positions of the reels L, M, and R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are operated, and the reels L and M are within the range of the stoppable positions. , R is set at a position where the display result of losing without any winning combination is stopped at a position where the amount of movement of R is the smallest. Even if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R is pressed at the timing when the symbol that has not been selected stops on the effective lines 6a to 6e, the minimum movement loss table 22c is referred to and any of the effective lines 6a to 6e is over. In order to prevent the symbol indicating the winning combination from being stopped, the symbol is slid from one frame to four frames and stopped.

  The RAM 23 of the main control board C includes a status flag 23a, a random number counter 23b, a BB establishment flag 23c, an RB establishment flag 23d, a small role establishment flag 23e, an effect lottery counter 23f, a start operation counter 23g, and a stop. And an effect flag 23h.

  The state flag 23a is a flag for indicating the state of the game in the slot machine 1, that is, other states such as a normal game, a bonus game, or an error state. The state flag 23a is set with data indicating the state of the normal game (“0” in this embodiment) when the power is turned on, while a BB establishment flag 23c or an RB establishment flag 23d described later is turned on, When any of “7”, “Red 7” or “BAR” is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e in the same pattern, the bonus game is indicated to shift to the bonus game. Data (BB is “1”, RB is “2”) is written (see S72 in FIG. 10). At the end of the bonus game, data indicating the state of the normal game is written in the state flag 23a in order to shift the subsequent game to the normal game (not shown).

  The random number counter 23b is a counter for performing an internal lottery for selecting a winning combination. The random number counter 23b is updated by adding sequentially within a range of “0” to “65535” by a counter update process (see S5 in FIG. 6) described later. The value of the random number counter 23b is referred to in a variation start process described later when the start lever 8 is operated by the player and the start switch 8a is detected (at the time of starting operation). The winning combination assigned in advance becomes the winning combination (see S13 in FIG. 7). Each winning combination is assigned to the value of the random number counter 23b in the ratio shown in FIG. 3, for example, 224 random number values having a ratio of 1/293 are assigned to “BB”. 168 random values having a ratio of 1/390 are assigned to “RB” (see FIG. 3).

  In this embodiment, the winning for the establishment of “BB” or “RB” is generated under the condition (sufficient condition) that “BB” or “RB” is established after winning the internal lottery. However, it is not always necessary to make a winning combination a sufficient condition for winning. Even if “BB” or “RB” is established, the establishment is kept (stocked) as the establishment of the necessary condition, and then another condition is established (for example, the value of the acquired random number counter 23b is specified) If it is a value), “BB” or “RB” for which a winning combination has been established in advance may be continuously generated.

  The BB establishment flag 23c and the RB establishment flag 23d are flags indicating that the game can align the bonus symbols corresponding to “BB” and “RB” on the active lines 6a to 6e, and refer to the bonus establishment table 22a. It is a flag for When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is to establish “BB” or “RB”, the establishment flags 23c and 23d corresponding to the established bonus combination are turned on (FIG. 7, S14 and S18). On the other hand, if any of “White 7”, “Red 7” or “BAR” is stopped side by side with the same symbol on the active lines 6a to 6e, that is, if a bonus combination is won, the status flag 23a is displayed. Data indicating that the bonus game is in progress is written, and the establishment flags 23c and 23d corresponding to the winning bonus combination are turned off (see S73 in FIG. 10).

  The small combination establishment flag 23e is a flag for indicating that the combination combination by the internal lottery at the start operation is a small combination or a replay combination, and is provided one for each combination. When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating establishment of a small combination or a replay combination, that is, the “small box”, “bell”, “water bottle” or If it is one of the values assigned for “cherry” (see FIG. 3), the flag corresponding to that value is turned on (see S23 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, the small combination establishment flag 23f is turned off at the timing when the rotation of all the reels L, M, R is stopped (see S75 in FIG. 10).

  Note that the “cherry” symbol does not stop on the effective lines 6a to 6e depending on the operation timing (stop timing) of the stop switch 9L even if the role is established. On the left reel L, only two “cherry” symbols are arranged, and medals are not paid out unless the operation timing is appropriate.

  The production lottery counter 23f is a counter used for the lottery execution of the entertainment production. In this embodiment, the production lottery counter 23f is incremented by 1 in order from “0 to 511”, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 511), “0” again. Is returned. The value of the effect lottery counter 23f is referred to in the variation start process described later when the start lever 8 is operated by the player and the start switch 8a is detected (at the start of variation), and is referred to at that time. Whether or not to execute the two types of interest effects set in the slot machine 1 corresponding to the value is determined. The entertainment effect is a special character from the speaker 17 when the start lever 8 is operated, or when a design such as a character or a character set for each model is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 16 at the start or during the change of the design. A sound effect is output, and when the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R is stopped, the lighting pattern of the lamp is changed to a special one. This is an effect that indicates to the player that it is in a special state such as easy.

  Here, the entertainment effect set in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, “starting effect” and “stop effect” are set as entertainment effects. The start effect is an effect related to the start input operation (start operation) for the start lever 8. In normal times, the change of the symbol is started by one start operation on the start lever 8, whereas in the game with the start effect, the change of the symbol is started by performing the start operation on the start lever 8 three times. Is done. Since the fluctuation that should normally be started once is not started once in a game with a start effect, the player can recognize that it is a special state different from the normal state.

  The stop effect is an effect related to an input operation (stop operation) for stopping the rotation of the reels L, M, R performed on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. Normally, when the player presses the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating, the reel rotation stops and the symbol stops changing, whereas in a game where a stop effect is executed, the stop switch is used. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed three times, the variation of the symbols is stopped. Usually, the change of the pattern that should stop only by one stop operation does not stop during the stop effect, so it is easy for the player to be in a special state different from the normal state as with the start effect. Can be recognized.

  The start effect and the stop effect are executed when execution conditions set separately based on the value of the effect lottery counter 23f and the value of the random number counter 23b are satisfied at the time of starting the variation of the symbol. Details of the execution conditions will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The start operation counter 23g is a counter for storing the number of start operations necessary until the start of symbol variation when the start effect is executed. In this starting operation counter 23g, “2” is written when the execution condition of the starting effect is established by lottery performed at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated (see S25 in FIG. 7), and then the starting operation is performed. Each time it is performed, “1” is subtracted (see S33 in FIG. 8). The time when the value of the starting operation counter 23g after this subtraction becomes “0” is the time when the starting operation is performed three times, and the change of the symbol is started at this timing. Thereby, as a start effect, the change of the symbol can be started on condition that the start operation for the start lever 8 is performed three times.

  The stop effect flag 23h is a flag indicating whether or not a stop effect execution condition is satisfied. This stop effect flag 23h indicates that when the stop effect execution condition is satisfied at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated, until the stop effect ends, that is, three stop operations are performed on any one of the stop switches. It is turned on until it is displayed, and is turned off during other periods.

  As described above, the input / output port 25 is connected to the MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 and to various I / O devices. Specifically, the input / output port 25 includes the inserted medal detection sensor 10a, the bet switch 11, the start switch 8a, the reel position detection sensor 27, and the left, middle, and right reels L, M, and R, respectively. Stepping motor 28 for left, middle and right reels for rotation, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c, medal number display lamp 13, hopper drive motor 29 for performing medal payout operation according to winning combination, and input The distribution board F and the sub control board S are connected to each other.

  The input distribution board F distributes the stop operation for the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R for stopping the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels L, M, and R into invalid and valid. When the stop operation is disabled, the rotation of the reels L, M, and R is not stopped even if the stop operation is performed. When the stop operation is enabled, the rotation of the reels L, M, and R is performed almost simultaneously with the stop operation. Stop.

  The input distribution board F is connected to the MPU 31 as a one-chip microcomputer, which is an arithmetic unit, and the input / output port 35 that connects the MPU 31 and the MPU 31 to the various I / O devices. Is installed. The main control board C is electrically connected to the input / output port 35 of the sub-control board F so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the left / middle / right reel stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R, Lamps 18L, 18M, and 18R are connected to each other.

  In the MPU 31 of the input distribution board F, various control programs executed by the MPU 31 and ROM 32 storing fixed value data, and various data etc. are temporarily stored in executing the control program stored in the ROM 32. The memory 33 is a built-in memory and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 are stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program. In addition, the RAM 33 includes a time measurement counter 33a, a stop effect flag 33b, a left pressing counter 33c, an intermediate pressing counter 33d, and a right pressing counter 33e.

  The time measurement counter 33a is a counter for measuring the time after the change of the symbol is started. The value of the time measurement counter 33a is cleared to “0” when a control command (variation start command) indicating the start of variation transmitted (or output) from the main control board C is received (or input) ( (See FIG. 11, S105). Thereafter, the value of the time measurement counter 33a is incremented by “1” every 4 milliseconds (ms) in the main process of the input distribution board F (see S113 in FIG. 12).

  Until this time measurement counter 33a becomes “1050” or more, that is, until 4.1 seconds have elapsed after the start of the change of the symbol, even if the stop operation for the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is performed, the input control board F To the main control board C is not transmitted a stop execution command for stopping the rotation of the reels L, M, R. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed on one of the stop switches and the input distribution board F detects the ON signal, the value of the time measurement counter 33a is referred to, and the value is less than “1050”. For example, the process of transmitting the stop execution command to the main control board C is skipped (FIG. 12, S117: No), and the current stop operation is assigned invalid.

  On the other hand, when the time measurement counter 33a becomes “1050” or more and the input distribution board F detects an on signal of any stop switch after 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the input distribution board F is A stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board C so that the stop operation becomes valid (see S123 in FIG. 12). When the main control board C receives the stop execution command, the main control board C stops the rotation of the reels L, M, and R according to the stop position determination table corresponding to the winning combination by lottery at the start of fluctuation. In this way, by stopping the stop operation for a certain period of time after the start of symbol fluctuation, the number of games per unit time is prevented from becoming excessive, and the number of medals consumed per hour (or the number of medals acquired) is excessive. Can be limited to climb.

  The stop effect flag 33b is a flag indicating whether or not the stop effect execution condition is satisfied, as with the stop effect flag 23h of the main control board C described above. When the stop distribution command is transmitted from the main control board C when the stop effect execution condition is satisfied, the input distribution board F receives the stop effect flag 33b. When the input distribution board F detects the ON signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R with the stop effect flag 33b turned on, the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are stopped using the respective push counters 33c to 33e. The number of operations is counted. The input distribution board F is in a state where the stop effect flag 33b is on, and after 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation, when detecting a total of three stop operations for any stop switch, A stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board C. On the other hand, in the state where the stop effect flag 33b is OFF, the input distribution board F detects the ON signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R once after 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. Then, a stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board C.

  The left / middle / right pressed number counters 33c to 33e are counters for counting the number of stop operations for the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R corresponding to the left, middle, and right reels. The values of the respective number counters 33c to 33e are cleared to “0” at the timing when the stop effect command is received from the main control board C (see S103 in FIG. 11). When the stop distribution flag 33b is on and the input distribution board F detects the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R, the value of the pressing counter corresponding to the stop switch that detected the signal is “ 1 ”is added (see FIG. 12, S120). The stop execution command is not transmitted from the input distribution board F to the main control board C until the value of any of the number counters 33c to 33e becomes “3” or more with the stop effect flag 33b being on. The stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board C only when the value becomes “3” or more (see S121 in FIG. 12). Thereby, the player is in a state different from the normal state by executing the stop effect in which the rotation of the reels L, M, R does not stop even if the stop operation is performed on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. Can be recognized.

  The sub-control board S receives a command transmitted from the main control board C, controls output of sound effects and the like from the speaker 17, and controls the display control board D to cause the LCD 16 to display effects. is there. The sub control board S includes a main control board C, a display control board D that receives a command transmitted from the sub control board S and displays an effect on the LCD 16, a speaker 17, and a lamp 18U. It is connected.

  Next, each process performed on the main control board C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the slot machine 1 is turned on.

  In the main process, first, an initialization process including restoration of backup data is executed (S1), and then each process of S2 to S6 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. I do. Below, each process of S2-S7 is demonstrated.

  In the process of S2, the game state in progress is determined based on the state flag 23a (S2). As a result of the determination, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates that the normal game is being played (S2: “normal game”), the process for the normal game by the change start process (S3) and the change stop process (S4) Run. If the content of the status flag 23a indicates that a bonus game is in progress (S2: “Bonus”), a bonus game execution process (S7) is executed. Further, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates other game state (S2: “Other”), the processing regarding each game by S3, S4, and S7 is skipped.

  In the variation start process (S3), a predetermined process is performed after determining whether or not the start switch 8a is turned on while three medals are inserted (betted). That is, when it is determined that the start switch 8a is turned on in the maximum bet state in which three medals that are the maximum number of insertions for one game are inserted, the start lever 8 is operated by the player for a predetermined operation. It is determined that the winning combination based on the internal lottery is selected according to the value of the random number counter 23b at that time, and the start (rotation) of the reels L, M, and R is executed. Details of the variation start process (S3) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the reels L, M, and R that are rotating due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are set according to the winning combination set in the fluctuation start process (S3). Stop at the specified position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol that has been set in advance is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e when stopped at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out. Details of the contents of the fluctuation stop process (S4) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the bonus game execution process (S7), control is performed on the big bonus (BB) game or the regular bonus (RB) game corresponding to the winning combination. In the case of the BB game, a small role game with an upper limit of 30 times and a bonus game that is performed on the condition that a replay role in the small role game is won are performed. In the case of the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is played only once.

  In the counter update process (S5), the values of the counters such as the random number counter 23b and the effect lottery counter 23f are updated. In each process (S6), processes other than those described above are executed. After the end of each process, the process proceeds to S2, and the processes of S2 to S7 are repeated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the change start process (S3). In this variation start process (S3), when it is determined that the start switch 8a is turned on in the maximum bet state in which three medals have been inserted, the winning combination is selected based on the value of the random number counter 23b at that time. Each flag is set accordingly, and each reel L, M, R is started.

  In the change start process (S3), first, it is determined whether or not the maximum bet is made, that is, whether or not three medals are inserted (S11). If the result of determination is that the maximum bet has been made (S11: Yes), it is then determined whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a has been detected (S12). If the start signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S12: Yes), it is the timing when the player has operated the start lever 8, and at this timing, the value of the random number counter 23b is shown as a winning combination lottery. A combination is determined (S13).

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “BB” (S13: “BB”), the BB establishment flag 23c is turned on (S14), and the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is It is determined whether or not “63” or less (S15). If the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “63” or less in the process of S15 (S15: Yes), the execution condition of the stop effect is established. In this case, a stop effect command indicating execution of the stop effect is transmitted to the input distribution board F (S16), the stop effect flag 23h is turned on (S17), and the process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, if the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “64” or more in the process of S15 (S15: No), the process of S16 and S17 is skipped and the process proceeds to S19.

  Here, the effect lottery counter 23f can take a value of “512”, which is a total of “0” to “511” as described above. For this reason, the probability that the value of the effect lottery counter 23f becomes “63” or less in the process of S15 and the execution condition of the stop effect is satisfied is “0.125” obtained by dividing “64” by “512” (that is, 8 1). Therefore, the stop effect is executed with a probability of 1/8 of the game in which the big bonus is established. Since the execution conditions for the stop effect are not established except for the above, the player can be confident that the big bonus will be established when the execution of the stop effect is recognized.

  In the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “RB” (S13: “RB”), the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on (S18), and the process proceeds to S19.

  In the process of S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “255” or less (S19). If the value is not “255” or less (S19: No), the start lottery for the start effect is lost, and the left, middle, and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven and the reels L, M, and R are moved. Start (S20), a change start command indicating start of change is transmitted to the input distribution board F (S21), and further a normal start sound command for outputting a normal start sound to the sub control board S is transmitted ( S22), the fluctuation start process (S3) is terminated.

  If the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is equal to or smaller than “255” in the process of S19 (S19: Yes), the start effect execution condition is satisfied, “2” is written in the start operation counter 23g (S25), and this variation start is started. The process (S3) ends. As described above, the value of the effect lottery counter 23f can take the value of “512” in total, and therefore, the probability that the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “255” or less and the execution condition of the start effect is satisfied is “256”. Is divided by “512” to be “0.5” (that is, a half). Therefore, the start effect is executed with a probability of one half of the game in which the bonus combination is established. Further, when the start effect is executed by updating the value of the start operation counter 23g, the processing from S20 to S22 such as starting the reels L, M, and R to start changing the symbols is skipped. Even if the player performs a start operation on the start lever 8, the state of the symbol does not start, and the player can recognize that the state is different from the normal state.

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is any one of “money box”, “bell”, “water bottle”, or “cherry” (S13: “small role” or “replay role”) The small combination establishment flag 23e corresponding to the established combination is turned on (S23), and the process proceeds to S24. If it is determined in the process of S13 that the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination have not been established, any of the established flags 23c to 23e are not updated to ON, and the process proceeds to S24. .

  In the process of S24, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “7” (S23). If the value is “7”, the start effect execution condition is satisfied, and “2” is set in the start operation counter 23g. Is written (S24), and the fluctuation start process (S3) is terminated. The process of S23 is a process performed at the start of a game in which no bonus combination is established, and the start effect is executed with a probability of 1/512 at the start of the game. In other words, the start effect is executed with a probability of one half for a game in which a bonus combination is established, whereas a game in which a bonus combination is not established has a lower probability than a game in which the combination is established. Since it is executed with a probability of 1/512, when the start effect is executed, the frequency of transition to the bonus game after the bonus combination is won is increased. Therefore, the execution of the start effect suggests a winning combination to the player, and the player can expect a transition to the bonus combination by executing the start effect. The start effect is not necessarily executed with the above-described probability. By varying the execution probabilities of the start effects, the execution frequency and the degree of expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state can be changed.

  If the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is not “7” in the process of S24 (S24: No), the process proceeds to S20. In this case, as in a normal slot machine, the change of the symbol is started by one start operation to the start lever 8.

  If the maximum bet is not made in the process of S11 (S11: No), and if the ON signal of the start switch 8a is not detected in the process of S12 (S12: No), the third start lever as the start effect The start effect process for starting the variation of the symbol by the start operation to 8 is executed (S26), and the variation start process (S3) is ended.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, one game is always performed with three medals inserted, and in the state where three medals are not inserted, The processes of S12 to S23 such as lottery and starting of reels L, M, and R are skipped by the process of S11. Further, when the ON signal of the start switch 8 is detected and the processes after S13 are performed, the bet number becomes “0” in each process (see FIG. 6, S6) performed after the change start process (S3). In the next fluctuation start process (S3) performed after the bet number is set to “0”, the maximum bet is not made in the process of S11.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the start effect process (S26) performed in the fluctuation start process (S3). In the start effect process (S26), when the start effect is executed and the start operation for the first start lever 8 is not started, the change of the symbols is not started without rotating the reels L, M, and R. This is a process for starting the variation of the symbol by the subsequent starting operation.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting operation counter 23g is “1” or more (S31). If it is not “1” or more (S31: No), the processing after S32 is skipped and the starting effect processing ( S26) is terminated. This is because if the value of the start operation counter 23g is not equal to or greater than “1”, the execution condition of the start effect is not established, and there is no need to perform the variation start process as the start effect.

  In the process of S31, if the value of the start operation counter 23g is “1” or more (S31: Yes), it is determined whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S32), and the ON signal is detected. If so (S32: Yes), the value of the start operation counter 23g is decremented by "1" (S33), and then it is determined whether or not the BB establishment flag 23c is on (S34). If the BB establishment flag 23c is on in the process of S34 (S34: Yes), the process proceeds to S38.

  If the BB establishment flag 23c is off in the process of S34 (S34: No), the establishment combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated is determined (S35). When it is determined that “BB” is established in the process of S35 (S35: “BB”), the BB establishment flag 23c is turned on (S36), and the process proceeds to S38. On the other hand, if it is determined that “RB” is established, the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on (S37), and the process proceeds to S38. If the bonus combination is not established (S35: “Other”), the process proceeds to S38 without updating the states of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d. Through the processing from S34 to S37, even when the start lever 8 is operated for the second time or later, a lottery for the establishment of the bonus combination is performed. If the bonus combination is established, the states of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are updated. Is done. Therefore, the lottery method for the start operation for the three start levers 8 can be complicated, and in this embodiment, the player has more opportunities for the bonus game than the lottery based on the one start operation. The lottery can be varied.

  Note that the processing from S34 to S37 is not necessarily performed and may be omitted. Generally, in a slot machine, a lottery is performed at the timing of a start operation with respect to a start lever, and an execution of an entertainment effect, a winning combination, and the like are determined. Also in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the processes from S34 to S37 are omitted. Thus, it is possible to follow the same lottery method as before. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery conditions from changing due to the addition of a game for starting the variation of the symbol on the basis of a plurality of start operations, and the probability of occurrence of a bonus game as usual (the formation of a role) It is possible to provide a slot machine according to the rate) with the same control as before.

  In the process of S38, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting operation counter 23g subtracted by the process of S33 is “1” or more (S38), and if the value is “1” or more (S38: Yes). Since it is necessary to wait for the start operation again, the start effect process (S26) is ended without starting each reel L, M, R.

  If the value of the start operation counter 23g is less than “1”, that is, “0” in the process of S38 (S38: No), the timing at which the start lever 8 is operated twice after the first start operation, that is, a total of three times. It is. In this case, the left, middle, and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven to start the reels L, M, and R (S39), and a variation start command is transmitted to the input distribution board F (S40). Thereby, after the first and second start operations are allocated to the player ineffectively, the player is given a game in which the third start operation becomes valid and the symbols start to change.

  After the process of S40, it is determined whether either the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is on (S41). If any one is on (S41: Yes), the sub control board S is specially started. After transmitting the sound command (S42), the start effect process (S26) is terminated. On the other hand, if none of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is on in the process of S41 (S41: No), the normal start sound command is transmitted to the sub control board S (S43), and the start effect process (S26) is performed. finish.

  In the process of S32, if the start signal of the start switch 8a is not detected (S32: No), the player is waiting for the second and subsequent start operations, and therefore the value of the start operation counter 23g is updated. The start effect process (S26) is terminated without starting each reel L, M, R.

  Here, when the sub control board S receives the special start sound command, the sub control board S has a fluctuation start sound effect of “pirone” having a pitch higher than that when the normal start sound command is received at the timing of stopping the reel change. Is output from the speaker 17. Since the special start sound command is transmitted only when one of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is turned on by the processing of S41, the special start sound is always accompanied with the third start operation in the start effect. The bonus combination has been established, so that it is possible to add a game property that allows the player to be sure that the bonus combination has been established in advance. Note that it is not always necessary to configure the special start sound command to be transmitted only when one of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is on, and the processing of S41 and S43 is omitted and the start effect is executed. A special start sound command may always be transmitted at the start of fluctuation in.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the change stop process (S4). In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the rotation of each reel L, M, R corresponds to the winning combination selected in the fluctuation start process (S3) due to the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. This is a process for stopping at the stop position. In addition, this is a process for outputting a special sound effect when the first reel is stopped only when the start effect execution condition is satisfied.

  In this variation stop process (S4), it is first determined whether or not at least one reel L, M, R is rotating (S51). If any of the reels L, M, and R are stopped as a result of the determination (S51: No), this variation stop processing (S4) is ended because the state is waiting for the symbol variation start. On the other hand, if at least one of the reels L, M, and R is rotating (S51: Yes), since the symbol is changing, next, any one of the stopped reels L, M, and R is stopped. It is determined whether an execution command has been received from the input distribution board F (S52).

  Here, the input distribution board F performs the stop operation on any of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R and the first byte data indicating the execution of the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R by the control (not shown). The second byte data indicating whether or not is transmitted. In the stop command in this embodiment, “C0h” is the first byte data, “00h” is the left reel stop switch 9L, and the middle reel stop switch 9M is the second byte data. “01h” and “02h” are transmitted to the right reel stop switch 9R by controlling the input distribution board F, respectively.

  If the stop execution command has not been received in the process of S52 (S52: No), the player is waiting for a stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. , R is rotated as it is, the processing after S53 is skipped, and the variation stop processing (S4) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the stop execution command corresponding to any of the rotating reels L, M, R is received (S52: Yes), the stop switch 9L corresponding to the rotating reels L, M, R is played by the player. , 9M, 9R are the timings when the stop operation is performed the required number of times. In this case, it is determined whether the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is on (S53). If any of the bonus establishment flags 23c, 23d is on (S53: Yes), the same bonus is determined. In order to align the symbols on the activated lines 6a to 6e, the reel that has been stopped is stopped according to the bonus establishment table 22a corresponding to the flags 23c and 23d that are turned on (S54), and the process proceeds to S61. .

  In the process of S53, if the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is not turned on (S53: No), it is next determined whether or not any small part establishment flag 23e including a replay combination is turned on. (S55). In the process of S55, if any of the small combination establishment flags 23e is turned on (S55: Yes), the reel that has been stopped according to the small combination establishment table 22b corresponding to the small combination establishment flag 23e that is turned on is selected. Stop (S56), the process proceeds to S61. On the other hand, if none of the small combination establishment flags 23e is turned on (S55: No), the reels L, M, R are stopped according to the minimum movement loss table 22c (S57), and the process proceeds to S61.

  In the process of S61, it is determined what number of reels the stopped reel is stopped (S61). If it is determined that the first reel is stopped (S61: “first”), it is determined whether or not the stop effect flag 23h is on (S62). If it is determined that the stop effect flag 23h is on (S62: Yes), an expansion stop sound command is transmitted to the sub control board S (S63), then the stop effect flag 23h is turned off (S64), and the variable stop The process (S4) ends. On the other hand, if the stop effect flag 23h is off in the process of S62 (S62: No), the process of S63 and S64 is skipped and the fluctuation stop process (S4) is ended.

  Here, when the sub control board S receives the enlarged stop sound command, the sub control board S is referred to as “dawn” which is larger than the normal reel stop at the timing of stopping the fluctuation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch in which the stop operation has been performed. The sound effect is output from the speaker 17. The stop effect flag 23h is turned on only in a game for which the stop effect execution condition is satisfied, and in order to stop the first reel in the change of that time, three stop operations are performed on any stop switch. I need. At the timing when the stop operation is performed three times, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped with the sound effect of “Dawn”, so that the player is not caused by a failure such as a poor contact of the switch but an effect indicating a special state ( It can be easily recognized that the stop effect is being executed.

  If it is the second reel stop in the process of S61 (S61: “second”), the fluctuation stop process (S4) is terminated without performing the processes of S62 to S65. In the process of S61, if it is the third reel stop (S61: “third”), it is the timing when all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, so that a winning combination such as a bonus combination or a small combination is determined. And after performing the winning determination process which performs the process based on the determination (S65), this fluctuation | variation stop process (S4) is complete | finished.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the winning determination process (S65) executed in the fluctuation stop process (S4). In the winning determination process (S65), first, it is confirmed whether a bonus combination (“BB” or “RB”) is won (S71). If the bonus combination is won (S71: Yes), data corresponding to the winning bonus combination is written to the status flag 23a (S72), and a bonus establishment flag (BB establishment flag 23c or RB establishment flag 23d corresponding to the bonus combination is written). Is turned off (S73). Thereafter, after a medal payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination (S74), the small combination establishment flag 23e is turned off (S75), and the winning determination process (S77) is ended. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the process of S71 that the bonus combination is not winning (S71: No), only the small role establishment flag 23e is turned off (S75), and the winning determination process (S65) is terminated. .

  Here, by the processing of S75, the small role establishment flag 23e is turned off for each game, while the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are not turned off unless a bonus combination is won. As a result, if a bonus combination is established, the value given by the bonus combination is carried over to the next game even if the bonus combination is not won, and the benefit of the bonus game established with a low probability compared to the small combination is obtained. The player can be surely enjoyed.

  Next, each process executed in the input distribution board F will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing command reception processing for receiving each command transmitted from the main control board C. This command reception process is performed by an interrupt process that is started when a control command is received from the main control board C.

  In the command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop effect command has been received from the main control board C (S101). If the stop effect command has been received (S101: Yes), the stop effect flag 33b is turned on (S102), and the fact that the stop effect is executed in the current game is stored in the RAM 33. Further, each value of the left / middle / right pressed number counters 33c to 33e is cleared to “0” (S103), and the command receiving process is terminated.

  If the stop effect command has not been received in the process of S101 (S101: No), it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received (S104). If the change start command has been received (S104: Yes), the time measurement counter 33a is cleared to "0" because the timing at which the reels L, M, R are rotated and the change of the symbol is started (S105). Measure the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation. Further, the switch lamps 18L, 18M, and 18R are lit in red (S106), and it is indicated by the red emission of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R that the fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed. This command reception process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the change start command has not been received in the process of S104 (S104: No), the process for another command is executed (S107), and the command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the main process performed on the input distribution board F. First, initialization processing such as initialization of each value such as RAM and I / O and setting of each interrupt such as timer interrupt is executed (S111), and then the processing shown in S112 to S125 is performed. It is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (in this embodiment, every 4 ms).

  The processing from S112 to S115 is processing for updating the value of the time measurement counter 33a and changing the switch lamp from red to blue at the timing when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation. First, in the process of S112, it is determined whether or not the value of the time measurement counter 33a is “1050” or more (S112). Since the value of the time measurement counter 33a is cleared to “0” at the start of fluctuation, the value of the time measurement counter is always less than “1050” during a certain period after the fluctuation starts.

  When it is determined in the process of S112 that the value of the time measurement counter 33a is less than “1050” (S112: No), “1” is added to the value of the time measurement counter 33a (S113), and the time measurement is performed by the addition. It is determined whether the value of the counter 33a is “1050” or more (S114). If the value is not “1050” or more (S114: No), the process proceeds to S116.

  In the process of S116, it is determined whether or not the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R is detected (S116). If the on signal is not detected (S116: No), the process of the previous S112 is executed. The elapsed time is checked (S125). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (4 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S112 (S125: Yes), the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S125: No), the process of S125 is repeated until the elapse.

  After the process of S125, the processes after S112 are repeated, and the value of the time measurement counter 33a is continuously added by the process of S113. When the process of S113 is performed 1050 times from the start of the fluctuation, the value of the time measurement counter 33a becomes “1050”, and it is determined that the value of the time measurement counter 33a is “1050” or more in the process of S114 (S114: Yes). In this case, the switch lamps 18L, 18M, and 18R that are lit in red at the start of the fluctuation are switched to blue lighting (S115), and the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R indicate that the switching is performed during the period when the fluctuation is stopped by the stop operation. After the blue light emission is indicated, the process proceeds to S116.

  In the processing from S116 to S124, the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are always monitored, and when the on signal is detected and execution of the stop operation by the player is detected, processing according to the execution timing of the stop operation is performed. Let it be done. Thereby, not only during the period when the stop operation is valid, but also during the period when the stop operation is distributed invalidly, the slot machine 1 can perform control according to the input operation by the player.

  If it is determined in the processing of S116 that the ON signals of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R have been detected (S116: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the time measurement counter 33a is equal to or greater than “1050” (S117). If it is less than “1050” (S117: No), a push counter update process for updating the values of the push counters 33c to 33e is executed based on the stop operation during the period in which the fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed. Then (S118), the process proceeds to S125. The number counter update process (S118) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in the process of S117 that the value of the time measurement counter 33a is equal to or greater than “1050” (S117: Yes), since the time of 4.1 seconds or more has elapsed after the start of symbol variation, stop. It is necessary to send a stop execution command to the main control board C when the switch 9L, 9M, 9R has been stopped a predetermined number of times. In this case, it is determined whether or not the stop effect flag 33b is on (S119).

  If the stop effect flag 33b is not on in the process of S119 (S119: No), the game is not a game for executing the stop effect. Therefore, the stop execution corresponding to the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R that detected the on signal in the process of S118. A command is transmitted to the main control board C (S123). When the main control board C receives the stop execution command, the rotation of the reels L, M, R corresponding to the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R that detected the ON signal is determined by the above-described fluctuation stop processing (see FIG. 9). Stop. Thereafter, the switch lamps 18L, 18M, 18R corresponding to the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R that have detected the ON signal are turned off (S124), and the process proceeds to S117. Thereby, in a game in which the execution condition of the stop effect is not established, the player performs a stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R only once after 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change. , The fluctuation of the design can be stopped.

  If the stop effect flag 33b is on in the process of S119 (S119: Yes), “1” is added to the value of the number counter corresponding to the stop switch that detected the on signal (S120). That is, if the stop switch that has detected the ON signal is the stop switch 9L corresponding to the left reel L, the value of the left press counter 33c is added, and if the stop switch 9M corresponds to the middle reel M, the intermediate press counter 33d. However, in the case of the stop switch 9R corresponding to the right reel R, the value of the right pressing number counter 33e is added.

  In the process of S121, it is determined whether or not the value of the added number counter after the addition in the process of S120 is “3” or more (S121). If it is not “3” or more (S121: No), the stop execution command of S123 is transmitted because any stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R has not been performed three times as a stop effect. If not, the process proceeds to S125. As a result, in a game in which the stop effect execution condition is satisfied and the stop effect flag 33b is turned on, the player stops during the period when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change and the change is stopped by the stop operation. Even if a stop operation is performed on the switches 9L, 9M, and 9R, a special state in which the variation of the symbols continues occurs.

  Even in a game with a stop effect, after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation, or after 10 seconds have elapsed since the stop operation for the first stop switch), three times with respect to the stop switch. Even if the stop operation is not performed, the process of S123 may be executed to stop the variation of the symbol.

  In the processing of S121, if it is determined that the value of the added number counter is “3” or more (S121: Yes), the stop effect flag 33b is turned off (S122), and then the stop execution command is transmitted. (S123), the switch lamps 18L, 18M, and 18R are turned off (S124), and the process proceeds to S125. When the stop effect flag 33b is turned off by the process of S122, a stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board C every time for the stop operation to the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R after the next time. As a result, until the next stop effect execution condition is satisfied, the variation of the symbol can be stopped by a single stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the number-of-press counter update process (S118) executed in the main process of the input distribution board F. The number-of-press counter update process (S118) is a process for updating the values of the number-of-press counters 33c to 33e based on a stop operation during a period in which the fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed. This number-of-presses counter update process (S118) is performed only during the period from the start of fluctuation until 4.1 seconds elapses when the fluctuation does not stop even if a stop operation is performed (see FIG. 12).

  First, it is determined whether or not the stop effect flag 33b is on (S131). If it is on (S131: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the time measurement counter 33a is "500" or more ( If the value is “500” or more (S132: Yes), is the value of the number counter corresponding to the stop switch that detected the ON signal in the processing of S116 shown in FIG. 12 “1” or more? It is determined whether or not (S133), and if the value of the number-of-presses counter is not “1” or more (S133: No), “1” is added to the value (S134).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop effect flag 33b is off (S131: No), when the value of the time measurement counter 33a is less than "500" (S132: No), the stop switch corresponding to the on signal is detected. If any one of the cases where the value of the number counter is “1” or more satisfies the condition, this number counter updating process (S118) is terminated without updating the value of any number counter 33c to 33e. To do.

  As described above, in the number-of-presses counter update process of FIG. 13, when an on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is detected during a period in which the fluctuation does not stop even if a stop operation is performed, a plurality of stop effects are generated. The value of the pressed number counter is updated as one stop operation. Therefore, if the player plays the game in anticipation that it may be a stop effect when the stop operation is slightly advanced after the start of fluctuation, the number of stop operations required after that is 2 times, for a total of 3 It is possible to more reliably realize a stop effect by a single stop operation.

  In the process of S133, it is determined whether or not the value of the time measurement counter 33a is “500” or more, that is, whether 5 seconds have elapsed after the start of fluctuation, and the elapsed time is shorter than 5 seconds. Does not update the value of the pressed number counter in the process of S135. Therefore, in the game where the stop effect is performed, the values of the number counters 33c to 33e are updated based on the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R after a certain time has elapsed from the start of the change, and immediately after the start of the change. It is possible to prevent the number of stop operations as a stop effect from decreasing due to the stop operation performed.

  Further, in the process of S134, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-presses counter corresponding to the stop switch that has detected the ON signal is “1” or more, that is, whether or not it is “0”. Only “1” is added to the value of the pressed number counter. If the value of the number counter is “3” or more due to the stop operation that is performed during the period when the change does not stop even if the stop operation is performed, the start of the change will occur even if the execution condition of the stop effect is satisfied Since the change of the symbol is stopped by one stop operation during the period in which the change after 4.1 seconds from the stop is stopped, it is not possible to provide the player with the game performance by the stop effect.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, the number of stop operations as a stop effect is three times, whereas the number of times the number counter is updated by a stop operation during a period in which fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed. Is one less than the number of operations as the stop effect. Therefore, in the stop operation during the period when the change is stopped by a stop operation after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the change, it is possible to surely make a difference from the game in the normal state, and the player enjoys the interest of the game by the stop effect. Can be reliably applied. The number-of-presses counter update process (S118) is not necessarily required to give the player the game performance of the entertainment effect by a plurality of stop operations, and may be omitted to simplify the control. good.

  Next, game contents in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference mainly to FIG. First, the player inserts three medals from the medal slot 10, or presses the bet switch 11 to place the credited medals into the max bet state, and then tilts the start lever 8 to perform the starting operation.

  The starting operation for the start lever 8 in the maximum bet state is detected by the main control board C as the establishment of the lottery condition (FIG. 7, S11: Yes, S12: Yes), and the winning combination lottery using the random number counter 23b is performed. After that, the reels L, M, and R are rotated to start changing the symbols.

  There is a period in which the fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol. When the player performs a stop operation by pressing the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R after the elapse of this period, the reel by the stepping motor 28 is caused by the change stop processing (see FIG. 9) of the main control board C due to the operation. The rotation of the symbol is stopped and the fluctuation of the symbol stops. The symbols that stop on the active lines 6a to 6e of the front panel 3 by the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are based on the lottery result of the winning combination by the random number counter 23b by the stop position determination table of the main control board C. When the symbol indicating the winning of the bonus combination or the small combination is stopped on any of the active lines 6a to 6e, the medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 14 or the credit medal is given as the game value to the player. The remaining number of is added.

  Here, at the time of starting operation with respect to the start lever 8 in the max bet state, an execution lottery of a start effect or a stop effect is performed. Specifically, when the start signal of the start switch 8a by the start operation to the start lever 8 is detected by the control of the main control board C (FIG. 7, S12: Yes), the lottery is performed together with the lottery of the winning combination. Based on different conditions depending on whether or not the bonus combination has been established, it is determined whether or not the execution condition for the start effect has been established. If it is determined that the execution condition for the start effect is not satisfied, the variation of the symbol is started on the condition that one start operation for the start lever 8 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for executing the start effect is satisfied, “2” is written in the start operation counter 23g, and the start operation for the start lever 8 is performed a total of three times by the start effect process shown in FIG. The change of the design is started on the condition. Since the execution conditions of the start effect are switched according to the lottery result of the winning combination, the number of start operations with respect to the start lever 8 necessary for the start of symbol fluctuation and the winning combination (in this embodiment, the bonus combination) Is established).

  When the start effect is executed, the player recognizes that the change is not started by the start operation for the first start lever 8 in the max bet state. At this time, the player thinks that the start operation for the start lever 8 has been missed, and executes the second start operation more specifically than the first. Still, if the player performs the third starting operation while noticing that the state is different from the normal state because the change is not started, the change is started. After the start of the change, the bonus combination is won with a high probability and the medals are paid out, so that the player recognizes that repeating his / her actions was one kind of entertainment effect. Unlike a normal game, it is possible to expect the winning of a bonus combination based on repetition of its own operation (starting operation), so that it is difficult to overlook the execution of the entertainment effect.

  In addition, a player who knows that there are a plurality of start operations as a start effect may be a start operation error or a start effect that can be expected to establish a bonus combination at the time of the first start operation. Be aware of whether the game involves production. That is, if variation is not started in the second start operation, it is a start effect and a bonus combination can be expected. Therefore, the second start operation is performed while hoping that the variation does not start. If the change does not start even after the second start operation, the game is started by performing the final third start operation while expecting a bonus combination and expecting a bonus combination. On the other hand, when the change is started by the second start operation, the player is discouraged by recognizing that the game is not accompanied by a start effect and is not a normal game with no expectation for winning the bonus combination. . Thus, the player's expectation for winning the bonus combination is completely different depending on whether or not the change is started immediately after the second start operation. For this reason, the second starting operation is a time when the tension that affects the profits to be subsequently reduced increases. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally generate a hot point that focuses on the player's consciousness, which increases the fun of the game.

  In particular, the start operation performed on the start lever 8 is performed every time a game is played, and the number of start operations changes in association with the establishment of the bonus combination. Therefore, it is possible to easily show the player that the game is in a special state that is different from the normal state due to a change in his / her actions during the game, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the game is interested. The execution of the production can be easily recognized.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, in addition to the start effect that changes the number of start operations for the start lever 8 as described above, the stop that changes the number of stop operations for the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R that stops the variation of symbols. Perform the production. Since the execution condition of the stop effect is established only when the winning combination is a big bonus, the winning combination corresponds to the number of stop operations for the stop switch. A player can expect the formation of a big bonus by an entertainment production (stop production) that accompanies a change in his / her movement, and can recognize the execution of the entertainment production in an easy-to-understand manner using the change in his / her movement as a clue. .

  Here, a special state such as a bonus combination may be suggested by stopping the fluctuation after a longer time than usual after the stop operation. For example, in the normal state, the change of the symbol is stopped almost simultaneously with the stop operation, while in a special state, the change is stopped after 1 second from the stop operation. However, if the elapsed time from the stop operation to the variable stop is long, the player feels that the symbol has stopped at a timing completely different from his intention and is dissatisfied that one game was wasted. I can feel the feeling. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is suggested that a special state is obtained by an entertainment effect in which the fluctuation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed, and after that, the player is given an opportunity for the stop operation again, The fluctuation can be stopped at the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide the fun of the entertainment effect by the stop operation without causing the player to play a useless game.

  In addition, the stop operation for the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols is performed by a player who plays a game in the expectation of winning a bonus role or the like with maximum awareness. The number of operations changes corresponding to the establishment of the bonus combination. The stop operation in the state where this awareness is raised is invalid, and the game where the fluctuation is stopped by repeating the stop operation three times is strongly impressed by the player, and it is conscious that the game is different from the normal state Can be made. After that, the winning combination of the bonus combination in which the combination is established is surely generated, so that the player can easily recognize that the entertainment production has been performed.

  Furthermore, the input distribution board F is one reel when a stop operation is performed three times for any of the three stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R after the change of the symbol in a game with a stop effect. Therefore, even if the player operates the three stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R successively in order, the variation of the symbols is continued. Therefore, the player is informed that the stop operation of his / her own stop operation has failed and the variation of the identification information is not continued, but that the variation by the control of the slot machine 1 is continued, a plurality of stop switches 9L, 9M, It can be repeatedly shown by the reaction to the stop operation for 9R, and even a player unfamiliar with the game can recognize the execution of the entertainment effect more easily.

  Further, in the stop effect, the variation of the symbols is stopped by the stop operation of the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R three times by the input distribution board F. For this reason, if the player recognizes that the fluctuation will not stop by the first stop operation, the player will consciously confirm the increase in the number of operations by the second stop operation, and then the fluctuation continues By the third stop operation at the last time, it is possible to provide the gameability aiming at the symbol of the bonus combination. Here, in the so-called reach that shows the formation of a bonus combination with a stop symbol, it is necessary to confirm the formation of the bonus combination based on the stop symbol of one game and then insert a further medal. Winning occurs. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, since it is possible to confirm the formation of the bonus combination and the game aiming for the bonus combination in one game, it is useless for the player with consumption of medals. It is possible to reduce the number of games that become, and to reduce the player's dissatisfaction.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, the input distribution board F is stopped on the main control board C based on a single stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R in a normal game by the main process shown in FIG. In a game with a stop effect in which the stop effect flag 33b is turned on, a stop execution command is transmitted to the main control board based on three stop operations on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R. That is, the input distribution board F transmits a stop execution command to the main control board C based on the number of stop operations of at least two or more types with respect to the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. Even if the number of times is not counted, it is possible to change the number of stop operations required to stop changing the symbol as a stop effect. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control of the main control board C at the time of the change stop, and prevent a malfunction from occurring due to a new control being added to the game value giving lottery or the control at the time of the change stop.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the input distribution board F is used to control whether the stop operation performed on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R is enabled or disabled. There is no need to provide the board F, and stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R may be directly connected to the main control board C, and the control operation of the main control board C may be used to determine whether the stop operation is valid or invalid. In the present embodiment, the invalidation / validation of the stop operation is performed by limiting the output of the stop execution command output from the input distribution board F to the main control board C in a game accompanied by a stop effect. However, it is not always necessary to limit the output of the command to perform the stop effect. For example, a relay (relay) intervening between the main control board C and the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is provided on the input distribution board, and the circuit contacts connecting the main control board C and the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R May be controlled by the input distribution board. In other words, the contact of the circuit may be closed in a normal time when the stop operation is valid, and may be opened when the stop operation is invalidated. A signal corresponding to the stop operation for the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is output based on the number of input operations of at least two or more, and the control of the main control board C is just to stop the fluctuation of the symbol at the signal input timing. It is possible to change the number of stop operations required to stop the change.

  Further, in this embodiment, the start lever 8 and the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R execute an entertainment effect that starts or stops the change of the symbol by a plurality of input operations. That is, either the start effect or the stop effect may be performed as an entertainment effect by a plurality of input operations. Further, the number of input operations required to start or stop the fluctuation as the start effect and the stop effect is not limited to three times, and may be two times or four times or more.

  The identification information in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later corresponds to each symbol such as “7”, “money box”, “water bottle” in the above embodiment. Further, as the detection means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1, it is determined whether or not the lottery condition for winning the combination is satisfied by checking the start switch 8 a and the ON signal of the start switch 8 a and checking the maximum bet This process corresponds to the process (S11 and S12 in FIG. 7). As the lottery means, the random number counter 23b in the above embodiment and each process in the change start process for selecting a winning combination based on the value of the random number counter 23b (each process from S13 to S15 and S18, S22 in FIG. 7). Is applicable. Further, as the stop control means, a variable stop process (the process of S4 in FIG. 9) for stopping each reel L, M, R based on each establishment table 22a-22c provided in the ROM 22 of the main control board C in the above embodiment. This corresponds to the main control board C that performs (). Further, as the game value giving means, bonus game execution processing (processing of S7 in FIG. 6), medal payout processing (processing of S77 in FIG. 10), and winning combination are executed based on the state flag 23a. Accordingly, the hopper drive motor 29 that performs the medal payout operation corresponds.

  Further, the first stop means, the second stop means, and the input frequency changing means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1 correspond to the main control board C and the input distribution board F in the above embodiment, In particular, the first stop means is based on the processes of S119 and S123 of FIG. 12 for transmitting a stop execution command to the main control board C when the stop effect flag 33b is OFF in the input distribution board F and the stop execution command. The change stop process (S4) of FIG. 9 for stopping the change of the symbol is applicable, and the stop execution command is sent to the main control board C when the stop effect flag 33b is on in the input distribution board F as the second stop means. The processes of S119 to S121 and S123 of FIG. 12 to be transmitted and the change stop process (S4) of FIG. 9 correspond to the input number changing means of FIG. 15 and S16, each process for switching on / off the stop effect flag 33b on the input distribution board F, and the stop effect flag 33b on the input distribution board F (each process in S102 of FIG. 11 and S122 of FIG. 12). Is applicable.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the number of input operations for starting or stopping the change of the symbol is changed depending on whether or not a bonus combination is established by lottery based on the value of the random number counter 23b. It is not necessary to change the number of times according to the formation of the bonus combination. In a game in which a specific small role (for example, “cherry”) is established, the number of input operations may be increased, and when “BB” or “RB” is established, the establishment is stored (stocked). You may increase the frequency | count in the game with the establishment in the machine. In other words, an input to start or stop changing the symbols with a higher probability than usual when it is in a special state different from normal, such as being able to transition to special games or having a high probability of transition. Any device that changes the number of times may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured to start or stop changing the symbol by the player's operation. However, the player needs to operate either to start or stop changing the symbol. Instead, it may be performed based only on the control of the slot machine 1 such as the main control board C.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the game in which the start effect execution condition is satisfied, the symbol change is not started unless the start operation is performed three times. However, the start operation is not necessarily performed three times. There is no need for a starting condition. A process (for example, between S31 and S32 in FIG. 8) for determining whether or not a predetermined time (10 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed after the first start operation is provided. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the value of the start operation counter is cleared to “0” and the process proceeds to S39 in FIG. 8, and each reel L is detected without detecting the ON signal of the start switch 8a. , M and R may be started and a change start command may be transmitted. When a predetermined time elapses after the first start operation, the reels L, M, and R start even if there is no start operation on the start lever 8 and the symbols start to change. Even if a player who does not know is playing a game, the game can be resumed promptly.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in a game accompanied by a stop effect, the variation of symbols stops on condition that three stop operations are performed on any one of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. However, if the stop operation is performed only three times with a stop switch selected in advance, the rotation of the reel may be stopped to stop the variation of the symbol. In the case where the variation of the symbol is stopped by a plurality of stop operations, the reels (or stop switches) that require repeated stop operations can be limited.

  Further, in a game accompanied by a stop effect, three stop operations are performed only for the stop switch that is generally easy to perform the stop operation first, that is, the left stop switch 9L closest to the start lever 8. It is also possible to stop the fluctuation of the design on the condition of In general, when a predetermined number of stop operations are performed on a stop switch that is easy for a player to perform a stop operation for the first time, the change of identification information is stopped, so that a special state is given to the player while the change continues. It is possible to give a new opportunity to aim for the identification information that the player intends to stop thereafter. Therefore, compared to a so-called reach that suggests a special state when the fluctuation is stopped, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of useless games and reduce the dissatisfaction that consumes game media uselessly.

  You may implement this invention in the game machine (pachinko machine) etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and fixed by operating a stop switch. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and that the symbol of the symbol is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation starts and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop switch) or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and it is necessary that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol As a condition, the slot machine is provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, coins, medals and the like are typical examples of game media.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Stop operation means in which an input operation is performed by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and stop for stopping variation of identification information by the variable display means due to an input operation to the stop operation means An execution unit; a detection unit that detects establishment of a predetermined lottery condition; a lottery unit that performs lottery when the detection unit detects establishment of the lottery condition; and the variable based on a lottery result by the lottery unit A stop control means for controlling identification information to be stopped in a predetermined area of the display means, and a game value for giving a predetermined game value when the stop control means stops the predetermined identification information in the predetermined area of the variable display means In the gaming machine provided with the giving means, the stop execution means changes the identification information when one input operation is performed on the stop operation means. According to the lottery result of the lottery means, the first stop means for stopping the fluctuation, the second stop means for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information when the input operation to the stop manipulation means is repeated at least twice. And an input number changing means for changing the number of times of the input operation for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information by switching between the first stopping means and the second stopping means. Machine 1.

  In the gaming machine 1, the input number changing means changes the number of input operations so that the number of input operations is increased when the lottery result of the lottery means is a lottery result in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. It is preferable to make it. The player can be expected to be given a predetermined game value with the repetition of the input operation, and can be given a game approaching to an advantageous gaming state in stages by repeating his / her own operation.

  Further, “stopping the fluctuation of the identification information” in the gaming machine 1 is not necessarily limited to stopping the fluctuation of all the identification information performed by the variable display means, and at least includes a plurality of pieces of identification information. This includes a case where the change of one identification information sequence is stopped when two or more identification information sequences are changed by the variable display means.

  In the gaming machine 1, storage means for storing input information updated in response to an input operation to the stop operation means, and update means for updating input information stored in the storage means in response to execution of the input operation And a number of times determination means for determining whether or not the input operation has been performed a predetermined number of times at least twice or more preset based on the input information updated by the updating means, the second stop means, The gaming machine 2 is characterized in that, when it is determined by the number determination means that the input operation has been performed the predetermined number of times, the change of the identification information is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine 2, the input information stored in the storage means is updated by the updating means in response to the execution of the input operation on the stop operation means, so that the input operation on the stop operation means is predetermined based on the input information. It can be determined whether or not the process has been repeated a number of times. Therefore, the second stop means can stop the variation of the identification information at the timing when the predetermined number of input operations set in advance is performed, and the entertainment effect corresponding to the number of input operations and the provision of the predetermined game value It is possible to provide the player with the gameability.

  Note that the storage means in the gaming machine 2 is exemplified by the left / middle / right push count counters 33c to 33e of the input distribution board F, and the update means is a diagram in which the values of the push count counters 33c to 33e are added and updated. 12 is exemplified, and the number determination means is exemplified by the processing of S121 in FIG. 12 for determining whether or not the value of the added number counters 33c to 33e is “3” or more.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the variable display means variably displays the identification information by changing at least two or more identification information strings including a plurality of identification information, and the stop operation means is variable by the variable display means. A plurality of stop operation units corresponding to the respective identification information strings to be displayed; and the second stop unit performs the input operation on any of the plurality of stop operation units after the identification information changes. When a predetermined number of times is performed at least twice, which is set in advance, a change of one identification information sequence corresponding to the stop operation unit where the input operation is performed is stopped. 3

  According to the gaming machine 3, the second stop means stops the change of one identification information sequence when an input operation is performed a predetermined number of times on any of the plurality of stop operation units after the change of the identification information. Therefore, when the change of the identification information is stopped by the second stop means, the change of the identification information is continued even if the player operates the plurality of stop operation units successively in sequence. Therefore, the player does not have his input operation failed and the identification information continues to fluctuate, but indicates that the fluctuation continues due to the control of the gaming machine. It can be repeatedly shown by reaction, and even a player unfamiliar with the game can recognize the execution of the entertainment effect more easily.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the variable display means variably displays the identification information by changing at least two or more identification information strings including a plurality of identification information, and the stop operation means is variable by the variable display means. A plurality of stop operation units corresponding to each identification information string to be displayed, wherein the second stop means is a specific stop operation unit selected in advance among the plurality of stop operation units after the change of the identification information; When the input operation is performed at least twice a predetermined number of times, the change of one identification information sequence corresponding to the stop operation unit where the input operation was performed is stopped. A gaming machine 4 characterized by the above.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the second stop means is 1 when an input operation is performed a predetermined number of times on a specific stop operation unit selected in advance among a plurality of stop operation units after the change of the identification information. Therefore, when the variation of the identification information is stopped by the second stop unit, the identification information sequence that requires repeated input operations can be limited. Therefore, it is requested to repeat the input operation only for the identification information sequence that is likely to be stopped first by the player, or is requested to be repeated only for the identification information sequence that is likely to be stopped at the end. It is possible to provide the player with the gameability intended by the gaming machine manufacturer.

  The specific stop operation unit selected in advance in the gaming machine 4 is a (variable) stop operation selected by a lottery performed when the number of input operations is set to two or more by the input number changing means. It may be a stop operation unit that is selected in advance at the time of designing or manufacturing a gaming machine.

  Further, as the specific stop operation unit in the gaming machine 4, a stop operation unit closest to the start operation unit where the input operation by the player is performed as a predetermined start condition among the plurality of stop operation units, or It is preferable to use the leftmost stop operation portion among the plurality of stop operation portions arranged side by side. Generally, the player can easily perform the stop operation first for the stop operation unit closest to the start operation unit and the leftmost stop operation unit among the plurality of stop operation units arranged side by side. When the input operation is performed a predetermined number of times for the stop operation unit that is easy to perform the stop operation first, the change of the identification information is stopped, so that the player is in a special state with the change continued. And an opportunity for the player to aim for identification information intended to be stopped can be given again. Therefore, generation | occurrence | production of a useless game can be decreased and the dissatisfaction to consume a game medium uselessly can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the second stop means stops the change of the identification information when the input operation is performed three times with respect to the stop operation means. A gaming machine 5 to play. When the entertainment effect is executed by changing the number of input operations to the stop operation means, when the change is stopped by two input operations, when the change continues after the first input operation, It is difficult to determine whether it is due to an operation error or one of the interesting effects by increasing the number of operations. On the other hand, if the number of input operations requested for the variable stop is too large, the player may feel disliked by repeating the input operation and may cause disgust.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the variation of the identification information is stopped by the input operation for the stop operation means three times by the second stop means. For this reason, if the player recognizes that the fluctuation does not stop by the first input operation, causes the player to consciously confirm the increase in the number of operations by the second input operation, and the fluctuation continues thereafter It is possible to provide a game that aims at identification information by the last third input operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which execution of an entertainment effect is easily understood while suppressing an increase in the number of operations.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, an operation detection means for detecting execution of an input operation on the stop operation means, and an execution detection timing of the input operation by the operation detection means after the variable display means starts to change the identification information Operation timing determining means for determining whether the predetermined time has elapsed or not, and the first stop means determines that the input operation execution detection timing is after the predetermined time has elapsed by the operation timing determining means. The second stop means stops the change of the identification information based on the input operation only when the input operation has been performed, and the execution timing of the input operation is detected by the operation time determination means after the predetermined time has elapsed. When the input operation in the case of being determined is performed at least a predetermined number of times that is set in advance at least two times, the variation of the identification information is stopped, When the operation time determination means determines that the input operation execution detection time is before the predetermined time has elapsed, the input operation is included in the predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition to stop the variation of the identification information. A gaming machine 6 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the change in the identification information is stopped by the first stop unit only when the operation timing determination unit determines that the execution detection timing of the input operation is after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the change. Therefore, it is possible to limit the number of games during a certain time before the predetermined time elapses, and it is possible to prevent the game from being repeated at extremely short time intervals and excessively increasing the shooting performance.

  Further, when the variation of the identification information is stopped by the second stop unit, the input operation in the case where the operation timing determination unit determines that the execution detection timing of the input operation is before the predetermined time has passed, It is included in the predetermined number of times under conditions. Therefore, an input operation performed unconsciously by a player who misunderstood that the predetermined time has elapsed can be handled as a single input operation when the variation of the identification information is stopped by the second stop means, and the second stop means It is possible to suppress an increase in input operations when the fluctuation is stopped.

  In the gaming machine 6, the second stop unit performs the input operation when the operation timing determination unit determines that the execution detection timing of the input operation is before the predetermined time has elapsed, to a number less than the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine 7 is characterized in that the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped by counting into the predetermined number of times only for the set special number.

  According to the gaming machine 7, the input operation before the elapse of the predetermined time is limited to the special number (for example, 1 time) set to a number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 3 times) as an operation for stopping the change of the identification information. Be included. Accordingly, at least one input operation after the lapse of the predetermined time can be made a necessary condition for the variable stop, and the variable stop by the second stop means is prevented from being performed before the predetermined time elapses. The interval can be maintained appropriately.

  In the gaming machine 6 or 7, the execution detection timing of the input operation by the operation detection unit is a standby time set in advance after the start of the variation of the identification information by the variable display unit and before the predetermined time elapses. The second stop means includes a second timing judging means for judging whether or not the elapsed time has elapsed, and the second stop means determines whether the execution detection timing of the input operation by the operation detecting means is the passage of the waiting time by the second timing judging means. And when the operation time determination means determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the input operation is included in the predetermined number of times to stop the variation of the identification information. A gaming machine 8 to play.

  According to the gaming machine 8, it is possible to determine whether the input operation before the lapse of the standby time or the input operation after the lapse of the standby time by the second timing determination means. Thus, it can be included in a predetermined number of times as one input operation for stopping the fluctuation. Therefore, the input operation immediately after the start of fluctuation of the identification information can be prevented from being counted as an input operation for stopping the change as an erroneous input operation, and the input operation for the stop of the change has been performed prematurely. The player can also recognize the execution of the entertainment effect by repeating the input operation for the change stop.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the gaming machine includes a game state changing unit that changes the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery unit, and the input number changing unit includes the gaming state A gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein after the gaming state is changed to the special gaming state by the changing means, the second stopping means is selected with higher probability than before the transition to the special gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine 9, after the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, the second stop means is selected with a higher probability than before the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state. For this reason, in the game after the transition to the special game state, the player can repeatedly perform a predetermined input operation to stop the variation of the identification information. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game property that increases the expectation of an advantageous gaming state by repeating the input operation.

  In the gaming machine 9, the input number changing means selects the second stopping means with a predetermined probability before the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, and is higher than the predetermined probability after the transition to the special gaming state. The second stopping means may be selected with probability. The player may not be convinced of the transition to an advantageous gaming state even if the input operation is repeated a plurality of times, and may give a sense of excitement to the game with the suspicion that it is not a special gaming state it can.

  The “special game state” in the gaming machine 9 and the gaming machine 10 described later is a state in which predetermined identification information can be stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display unit based on a lottery result by the lottery unit, or by a lottery unit Based on the lottery result, it means a state in which a transition to a special game composed of a plurality of games where predetermined identification information is likely to stop in a predetermined area of the variable display means is confirmed, or a state during the special game, An example of the special game state in the above embodiment is a state in which the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are turned on and the transition to the bonus game is confirmed.

  The game state changing means in the gaming machine 9 and the gaming machine 10 to be described later corresponds to the main control board C in the above embodiment, and in particular, bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d provided in the RAM of the main control board C, and bonus The processes of S14 and S18 in FIG. 7 for turning on the establishment flags 23c and 23d are exemplified.

  In the gaming machine 9, the input number changing means does not select the second stop means before making the transition to the special gaming state, but only after the gaming state has changed to the special gaming state by the gaming state changing means. The game machine 10 is characterized in that the second stop means is selected.

  According to the gaming machine 10, since the second stop means is selected only after the gaming state has transitioned to the special gaming state, the player has stopped changing the identification information by performing a plurality of input operations on the stopping operation means. Sometimes it is in a special gaming state. Therefore, the player can be provided with a gameability that ensures the transition to the special game state by performing the input operation a plurality of times, and can show the special state more easily.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, when the second stop means is selected by the input number changing means, special information different from that when the first stop means is selected is sent to the stop operation means. A gaming machine 11 comprising output means for outputting based on a predetermined input operation.

  According to the gaming machine 11, special information is output based on a predetermined input operation when the second stop means is selected and a plurality of input operations are required for the variable stop. Therefore, it is possible to more easily understand the execution of the entertainment effect corresponding to the change in the number of input operations and the provision of the predetermined game value.

  Note that the output means is based on the speaker 17 in the above embodiment, the main control board C that performs the process of outputting an enlarged stop sound by the speaker 17 (the process of S63 in FIG. 9), and the instruction of the main control board C. The sub-control board S that controls the sound output of the speaker is exemplified. Further, the output means may be a sound control means for varying at least one of a loudspeaker that outputs sound as special information and the intensity, height, and timbre of the sound outputted by the loudspeaker according to the number of input operations. Alternatively, it may be a display control unit that changes a display device typified by an LCD or a lamp that outputs display information and a display mode of the display device according to the number of input operations. In the gaming machine 11, “output based on the last input operation” means output at a predetermined timing corresponding to the last input operation, and output at the same time as the last input operation. Of course, it means that the output is made after a certain time has elapsed since the last input operation.

  In the gaming machine 11, the output means outputs the special information based on the last input operation for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information among the two or more input operations to the stop operation means. A gaming machine 12 characterized.

  According to the gaming machine 12, the special information is output based on the stoppage of the fluctuation of the identification information. Therefore, the special information is output in a state in which the player is conscious of the execution of the entertainment effect as the number of input operations changes. Can be recognized. Therefore, the execution of the entertainment effect can be shown more easily by the output of the special information in a state where the player's expectation is enhanced.

  The gaming machine 12 includes operation determining means for determining whether or not it is the last input operation, and when the operation determining means determines that the input operation is not the last input operation, the gaming machine 12 relates to a game synchronized with the input operation. The gaming machine 13 is characterized in that the information is not output, and the special information is output as information related to the game by the output means only when the operation determination means determines that it is the last input operation.

  According to the gaming machine 13, if it is not the last input operation, information relating to the game is not output, and information synchronized with the input operation is output only for the last input operation. Therefore, the special information is output from the gaming machine that has not responded to the input operation based on the suspension of the change, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by outputting the special information. The operation determination means in the gaming machine 13 is exemplified by the process of S38 in FIG.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, main control means that has the lottery means and performs control related to the game value grant lottery and is electrically connected to the variable display means, and the main control means The operation information (or signal) corresponding to the input operation with respect to the stop operation means is formed in the body and electrically connected to the main control means and the stop operation means. An gaming machine 14 comprising input distribution means for transmitting (or outputting) to the main control means on the basis thereof.

  According to the gaming machine 14, the operation information (or signal) corresponding to the input operation to the stop operation means is input to the main control means via the input distribution means, and the main control is performed based on the operation information (or signal). The means stops the change of the identification information by the variable display means. Here, since the input distribution means transmits (or outputs) the operation information (or signal) to the main control means based on at least two types of input operation times, the main control means determines the number of input operations. Without counting, the number of input operations required to stop the fluctuation of the identification information can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control of the main control means at the time of the fluctuation stop and prevent the malfunction from occurring due to the new value added to the game value giving lottery or the control at the time of the fluctuation stop.

  In the gaming machine 14, “electrically connected” does not necessarily mean that a plurality of objects to be connected (for example, main control means and variable display means) are directly connected. Even if another substrate or the like is interposed between them, an on / off electrical signal and information that can be transmitted / received are also included.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, the lottery means is provided to perform control related to a game value giving lottery and electrically connected to the variable display means, and further, at least two kinds of the stop operation means A gaming machine 15 comprising main control means for stopping fluctuations in identification information by variable display means based on the number of input operations.

  According to the gaming machine 15, it is possible to change the number of input operations required to stop the fluctuation of the identification information without providing a board or the like separately from the main control means. Therefore, the number of parts constituting the gaming machine can be reduced and the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 15, a start operation means for performing a start operation for starting the variation of the identification information, and the identification information is displayed on the variable display means due to the start operation for the start operation means. Fluctuation start means for changing the number of start operations according to the lottery result of the lottery means and starting the fluctuation of the identification information, the input number change means, The number of input operations for changing the identification information is changed by switching between the first stop means and the second stop means based on a lottery result different from the change start means. A gaming machine 16.

  According to the gaming machine 16, in the game from the start of change to the stop of change, execution of an entertainment effect that repeats an input operation at different times of start of change and stop of change and expects a predetermined game value to be given. Can be recognized easily. Further, since the input number changing means changes the number of input operations for the variable stop based on the lottery result different from the variable start means for changing the number of start operations, each of the start operation and the variable stop operation In this case, it is possible to make the player expect different game values, and the range of games can be expanded. Furthermore, the start operation means for performing the start operation and the stop operation means for performing the variable stop operation are indispensable configurations in the gaming machine that causes the player to start and stop the fluctuation. Since the number of types of interest effects can be increased by using them, it is possible to increase the types of interest effects at a low cost without requiring a special device such as a display device, thereby expanding the range of games.

  The gaming machine 17 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 16, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 18 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 16, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, start lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop switch) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed identification information at the time of the stop Is a game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the precondition that the specific identification information is predetermined. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 19 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 16, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, a start lever). The variation display of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop switch) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time is predetermined specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, A gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 19, when the second stop means is selected by the input frequency changing means, a time judging means for judging whether or not a predetermined time has passed, and a predetermined time by the time judging means A third stop that stops the change of the identification information in place of the second stop means before the predetermined input operation is performed at least twice a preset predetermined number of times when it is determined that A gaming machine 20 comprising means. If the player does not stop the fluctuation of the identification information even if the player performs a single operation on the stop operation means when the entertainment effect is performed by a plurality of input operations, the player may mistake the gaming machine as a malfunction. It is possible to quit the game. In this case, the player may abandon a state in which a game value such as jackpot is given (or easily given), and an unexpected disadvantage may occur for a player who does not know the game.

According to the gaming machine 20, when the second stop unit is selected and the time determination unit determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, the third stop unit instead of the second stop unit stops the variation of the identification information. It is done. Therefore, even if the player performs a single operation while the second stop means is selected and a predetermined number of input operations two or more times are on standby, the player's operation is The fluctuation can be stopped without going through. Thereby, the disadvantage which the player who does not know game nature suffers can be suppressed beforehand.
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As a kind of gaming machine, a slot machine equipped with a display device that displays a stop symbol after a symbol row constituted by a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) being attached to a reel at predetermined intervals is changed downward It has been known. In this type of gaming machine, when a specific jackpot symbol is stopped on the active line of the display device, a game advantageous to the player such as a so-called big bonus game or a regular bonus game is continuously generated. A lot of medals are used as game value.
In such a gaming machine, the transition of the gaming state represented by the occurrence of a bonus game is determined by a lottery performed each time a lottery condition is established. In general, the lottery is performed every time a change start operation is performed in a state where a required number of medals are inserted, and a gaming state to be changed before the symbol change is stopped is determined in advance. For this reason, an effect for causing the player to expect a transition to a specific gaming state such as a bonus game (hereinafter referred to as an “interesting effect”) is executed before the jackpot symbol is stopped, and the player receives a jackpot. Expect.
For example, there is an effect that outputs a special sound effect when the start lever is operated to start the variation of the symbol, or changes the lighting pattern of the lamp to a special one when the variation of the symbol is stopped. . This entertainment production makes it difficult to get tired of the game for a long time, and the entertainment of the game is enhanced by the jackpot that is generated in a state where the expectation is enhanced. For this reason, the player often considers the content of the entertainment effect when selecting a gaming machine for playing the game. For amusement halls, the entertainment effects of the gaming machines to be introduced greatly affect the operating rate of the gaming machines, so the manufacturers are developing the gaming machines by devising the contents of the entertainment effects. (For example, Patent Document 1: JP 2002-291973 A)
However, since a lot of gaming machines are installed side by side in the amusement hall, even if a sound effect as an entertainment effect is output, whether it was output from the gaming machine where the player is playing or from another gaming machine It is difficult to determine whether it has been output. For this reason, a player who is unfamiliar with the game sometimes misses the interesting entertainment effect. In addition, when the lighting pattern etc. of the lamp is different from the usual and used as the entertainment effect, the player needs to recognize in advance the difference between the normal state and the special state where the entertainment effect is performed. Yes, considerable experience is required to determine whether or not the performance being executed is an interesting performance. In other words, there is a problem that a player who is unfamiliar with the game cannot recognize the execution of the entertainment effect.
This technical idea was made in order to solve the above-described problems, and it is intended to provide a gaming machine that allows even a player unfamiliar with a game to easily recognize the execution of an entertainment effect. It is aimed.

1 slot machine (game machine)
6a-6e Effective line (predetermined area)
8a Start switch (part of detection means)
9L, 9M, 9R Stop switch (stop operation means)
28 Reel stepping motor (part of variable display means)
29 Hopper drive motor (part of game value adding means)
C Main control board (part of lottery means and variable control means )
F Input distribution board (part of variable control means)
L Left reel (part of variable display means)
M middle reel (part of variable display means)
R Right reel (part of variable display means)
S11 Game acceptance means
S12 detection means
S13 Lottery means
S19 Determination means
S20 first variation execution means
S26 Second variation execution means
S38 Judgment means
S42 Notification execution means

Claims (3)

Game accepting means for generating a game start ready state based on a predetermined operation of the player, start operation means for starting operation by the player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and stop by the player Stop operation means that is operated, variable control means that causes the variable display means to stop changing the identification information due to the stop operation on the stop operation means, and the start operation on the start operation means can be detected A detection means, a lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection by the detection means, and a predetermined game value when a predetermined identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable control means. In a gaming machine provided with a gaming value giving means,
The gaming machine is at least
When the start operation is performed on the start operation unit in the game startable state, a first variation execution unit that starts variation of the identification information that can be varied by the stop operation on the stop operation unit. When,
When the start operation is performed on the start operation means in the game startable state, the change to the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation on the stop operation means is not started, and a special state is set . The special state is ended based on the start operation being performed on the start operation unit in the special state, and the variation of the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation on the stop operation unit is started. A second variation execution means;
Determining means for determining whether or not to change the identification information using the second change execution means;
The second variation executing means ends the special state when the start operation is not performed on the start operation unit for a predetermined period in the special state, and varies according to the stop operation on the stop operation unit. A third variation executing means for starting the variation of the identification information that can be stopped,
The lottery means performs a lottery when the detection means detects the start operation for the start operation means in the game startable state,
The variable control means, when stopping the change of the identification information that can be stopped by the stop operation to the stop operation means executed by the second change execution means, the start operation in the game start possible state A game machine, wherein the stoppage of the change of the identification information is controlled based on the result of the lottery performed when the starting operation on the means is detected by the detecting means.   The second variation executing means includes a judging means for judging whether or not to end the special state when the start operation is performed on the start operation means in the special state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the starting operation for the starting operation means in the special state is a plurality of operations.

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