JP5952727B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is won based on a start operation by a player, executes a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels, and performs an internal lottery based on a stop operation by a player. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can perform reel stop control corresponding to a result.

  Conventionally, by generating a stand-by state for delaying the time from when the game start operation is performed until the reel stop operation is made effective compared to the normal time, it is possible to notify the winning of a bonus, There is known a slot machine that prevents such erroneous operations (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-144618 A

However, the conventional slot machine has a problem that it is less interesting in a standby state.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest in a standby state in a slot machine that can generate a standby state for performance in which a predetermined operation by a player is invalid for a predetermined period.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not to win a role based on the operation of the start operation unit by the player, and executes a variable display of a plurality of reels. In the slot machine capable of performing stop control of the plurality of reels based on a stop operation by the player for each of the plurality of reels,
A movable effect device capable of performing an effect operation by a movable effect member;
Production operation control means capable of performing operation control of the movable production device;
Based on the operation of the start operation unit by the player, and a wait state generator capable of generating a wait state for presentation for disabling a predetermined period a predetermined operation by the player,
The variation display mode of the plurality of reels includes a mode in which at least one of the plurality of reels is temporarily stopped and then re-variable display is performed in the standby state.
The standby state generating means can select and generate one of a plurality of types of standby states having different lengths of periods during which a predetermined operation by the player is invalid based on an operation of the start operation unit. And
The production operation control means includes:
Actuating the movable effect device during the standby state to cause the effect member to perform an effect operation,
Depending on the type of standby state generated by the standby state generating means, the direction of the effect operation of the effect member is changed,
It ’s configured to run suggested suggestions that suggest the outcome of the game,
The suggested presentation starts on the basis of the start operation of the operation in the standby state,
When at least one of the plurality of reels temporarily stops in the standby state, the re-variable display of the reel is started based on the effect operation of the effect member,
A result of the suggestive effect is derived based on a stop operation in the standby state.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the movable effect device is operated and the effect member performs the effect operation while the effect standby state for the effect that the predetermined operation by the player is invalid for a predetermined period is generated, It is possible to enhance the interest during the state occurrence.

In the above-mentioned invention, it is provided with a variation effect execution means capable of performing an effect by displaying a predetermined reel among the plurality of reels while the standby state is occurring, and the variation effect execution means is the same. Even in the standby state of the type, the predetermined reel can be variably displayed in different modes, and the effect operation control means operates the movable effect device in accordance with the effect by the change effect execution means. It may be a thing .
Thus to lever, it is possible to produce a variation display mode of reel more effectively, it is possible to improve the zest to increase the expectation.

In the above invention, the combination includes a special combination for generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and a specific small combination that can be won in duplicate with the special combination, and the standby state. The generating means can generate a standby state having the longest period during which a predetermined operation by the player is invalid among the plurality of types of standby states when the special role is won alone. , and the when winning in the specific small role, the plurality of types of standby state, that the length of the period during which the predetermined operation by the player becomes invalid generates a standby state other than the longest wait state It is good .

According to the present invention, during the generation of the standby state for the production in which the predetermined operation by the player is invalid for a predetermined period, the production device is operated to perform the production operation and the start operation in the standby state is performed. Since the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the game is started and the result of the suggestion effect is derived based on the stop operation in the standby state, it is possible to enhance the interest in the standby state and enhance the notification effect It becomes possible .

It is an external appearance front view which shows an example of the slot machine which concerns on this invention. 4 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on an outer peripheral surface of a reel 6 included in the slot machine 1. It is a correspondence figure with the kind of winning a prize, the pattern combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining a gaming state in the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a time chart for demonstrating the operation | movement of each reel based on operation of a start lever, and the timing of the effective period of a reel stop button. It is a time chart for demonstrating the operation | movement of each reel based on operation of a start lever, and the timing of the effective period of a reel stop button, Comprising: It is a time chart in case there exists a wait period. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an effective waiting time setting process. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for a game in which a BB winning prize is won. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for a game in which an RB winning prize is won. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for a game won in a duplicate small winning combination. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for a game won in a normal small role winning. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for an out-of-game. It is a decision table for selecting an effective waiting time, and is a diagram showing a decision table used for a game during a bonus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a reel rotation start process. It is a figure for demonstrating the rotation aspect of the reel during effective waiting time. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a stop signal transmission process. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display during an effective waiting time. It is a time chart for demonstrating the timing of a game state, game standby time, operation of a start lever, and a waiting period. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a game standby time setting process. It is a figure which shows one of the determination tables for selecting game waiting time. It is a figure which shows one of the determination tables for selecting game waiting time. It is a figure which shows one of the determination tables for selecting game waiting time.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First, an outline of the slot machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is an external front view showing an example of a slot machine according to the present invention. The slot machine 1 is schematically configured by providing various devices inside a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner on the front surface of the housing. ing.

  In the upper part of the front frame 2, an effect unit 7 that provides various effects according to the game is arranged. The effect unit 7 includes an image display device 3 located in the center, a decorative member 8 disposed on the left and right of the image display device 3, a light emitting device 71 disposed on the upper portion of the image display device 3, a doll, a shutter, and the like. An effect member 72a that produces an effect by changing the state on the front face of the display device 3, an effect device 72 (see FIG. 2) that changes the state of the effect member 72a, and speakers 4 arranged on the left and right of the light emitting device 71, etc. Composed.

  The image display device 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and various information and the like are displayed on the image display device 3 in addition to the effect display related to the game. The production device 72 includes a motor and a sensor, and produces the production by converting the state of the production member 72a. The light emitting device 71 produces an effect by light, and the speaker 4 produces an effect by sound. By combining these, various aspects of production are possible. Various effects in the effect unit 7 are controlled by an effect control device 70 described later.

  A symbol display window 5 is formed in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear side can be visually recognized (for example, transparent). Through the symbol display window 5, it is possible to visually recognize the symbols that are variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 as the variation display means disposed in the housing. The reel 6 includes a plurality of (for example, three) cylindrical reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, that is, a first reel (left reel) 6a, a second reel (middle reel) 6b, and a third reel (right reel). 6c is arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with a predetermined arrangement (see FIG. 3). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor (stepping motor) 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently driven for rotation. The rotation can be stopped.

  By rotating the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, when the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5 for each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. That is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 5.

  A plurality of enabling lines are set for the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. That is, for example, an enabling line (middle horizontal line) crossing the middle symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, an enabling line (upper horizontal line) crossing the upper symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c Effective crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the first reel 6a lower stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c upper stage across the lower stage symbols (lower horizontal line) Enable line (upward diagonal line), and enable line (lower right diagonal line) crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the first reel 6a upper stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c lower stage 5 lines (diagonal lines) are set as enabling lines.

  A predetermined enabling line is activated in accordance with the number of bets (the number of bets) set by inserting a medal by a player or inputting from a credit (hereinafter referred to as a betting operation). Whether or not a winning is achieved is determined based on the formed symbol combination mode. For example, in the case of 1 bet, the middle horizontal line becomes an effective line, in the case of 2 bets, the upper and lower horizontal lines become effective lines in addition to the middle horizontal line, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper, middle and lower horizontal lines are added to the right. The diagonal line is the effective line. It should be noted that it is possible to dedicate so-called three cards that can be executed only when the number of bets is three. In this case, five valid lines are always valid lines. Alternatively, all lines may be valid regardless of the number of bets.

  Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display 11, a payout number display 12, and an acquired number display 13 are provided. The credit number display 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits, and the payout number display 12 displays the number of payouts during the bonus game. The acquired number display 13 displays the acquired number when the winning combination is established. These indicators 11, 12, and 13 are provided with a display made of, for example, a 7-segment LED in the back of a transparent member that can be seen through the back, and display various information depending on the lighting state thereof. Yes.

  On the lower right side of the symbol display window 5 is provided a bet number display 17 for displaying the number of bets (up to 3) set by the betting operation. The bet number display unit 17 displays the bet number of medals according to the lighting state of a lamp arranged in the back thereof.

  On the lower left side of the symbol display window 5, a game state indicator 19 for displaying various game states is provided, and the current game state is displayed by the lighting state of a lamp arranged in the back thereof. The game status indicator 19 is, for example, a start display portion indicating that a bet operation is performed and a game start operation by the start lever 21 is effective, and from when the player operates the start lever 21 to when the reel rotates. Wait display (waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain amount of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), a replay prize (replay prize) is established The replay display unit indicates that the replay game has been awarded, and the insert medal display unit indicates that the slot machine 1 is in a playable standby state and suggests a bet operation.

  On the lower side of the symbol display window 5, a step portion protruding forward is formed, and the upper surface of the step portion is a front shelf 14. The front shelf 14 is provided with a medal slot 15, a bet button (not shown), and a max bet button 16.

  The medal slot 15 is arranged on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the front shelf 14. When the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 15 and performs a bet operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection sensor 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The 1 bet button and the max bet button 16 are disposed on the left side when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the front shelf 14. The 1-bet button can input one credit from the credit every time the pressing operation is performed, and the max-bet button 16 can input from the credit to the limit number of bets (for example, 3) by performing the pressing operation once.

  A credit selection button 20, a start lever 21, a reel stop button 24, a medal clogging elimination button 22, and a keyhole 23 are provided below the front shelf 14. The credit selection button 20 is used for switching between a credit state in which a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 or a medal to be paid out when a winning is established can be stored as credit and a non-credit state incapable of storing. For example, in the credit state, when medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, medals for the amount exceeding the maximum bet number are credited up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). Is stored in the slot machine 1 and can be used in subsequent games. Further, when medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are inserted, they are returned to the tray 27. On the other hand, in the non-credit state, medals that exceed the maximum bet number are returned to the tray 27.

  The start lever 21 is an operation lever for starting a single game. The medal clogging clear button 22 is for clearing a medal clogging in the medal slot 15. The key hole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.

  The reel stop button 24 includes a first reel stop button 24a, a second reel stop button 24b, and a first reel stop button 24b provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first reel 6a, the second reel 6b, and the third reel 6c, respectively. The three-reel stop button 24c is configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Further, at the back of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, a stop button LED 66 (not shown) for informing that the reels can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. 2).

  A decorative plate 25 constituting a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the portion where these operation buttons are provided, and is further provided below the decorative plate 25 and at the bottom of the front frame 2. Is provided with an ashtray 26 and a tray 27 for storing medals, and a speaker 4 for outputting sound.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the slot machine 1. The components described in FIG. 1 (for example, the game status indicator 19) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted here.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 supervises a game control device (main control device, main control board) 50 for overall control of the game and control related to the game effects under the control of the game control device 50. And a production control device (sub-control device, sub-control board) 70 that performs the same operation to constitute a control system. In addition, each component of the control system is arranged inside the casing.

The game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a and a ROM (Read Only).
Memory) 50b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 50c, I / F (Interface) 50d, and the like.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control as a calculation processing device of the game control device 50. In addition, the CPU 50a determines an effective standby time for determining a random number for winning determination and an effective standby time used for internal lottery. Various random numbers such as a random number for game and a random number for game waiting time for determining the game waiting time are generated.

  The ROM 50b stores a determination value (determination table) for internal lottery in addition to a control program and control data for executing various processes. The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various winnings in the internal winning, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. Further, an effective standby time determination table and a game standby time determination table, which will be described later, are also stored.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery generated by the CPU 50a, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, various winning flag state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the transaction, and a work area for the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection sensor 51, a start lever sensor 52, a first reel (left) stop sensor 53a, a second reel (middle) stop sensor 53b, and a third reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). (Right) Stop sensor 53c, first reel (left) position detection sensor 54a, second reel (middle) position detection sensor 54b, third reel (right) position detection sensor 54c, one bed sensor 56, max bed sensor 57, Various signals output from the credit selection sensor 58, the payout medal detection sensor 59, the setting device 60, the reset sensor 61, and the front frame opening sensor 62 are output to the CPU 50a.

  Here, the medal insertion detection sensor 51 detects the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of inserted medals is counted based on this detection information. The start lever sensor 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.

  The first reel stop sensor 53a, the second reel stop sensor 53b, and the third reel stop sensor 53c are sensors for detecting that the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are operated. The first reel position detection sensor 54a, the second reel position detection sensor 54b, and the third reel position detection sensor 54c are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c.

  The 1 bet sensor 56 is a sensor for detecting that the 1 bet button has been operated, and the max bet sensor 57 is a sensor for detecting that the max bet button 16 has been operated. The credit selection sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting that the credit selection button 20 has been operated. The payout medal detection sensor 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the payout number of medals is counted based on this detection information.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. For example, it is set to any one of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different winning probabilities for each game (for example, bonus winning). The reset sensor 61 is, for example, a sensor for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 has been rotated in reverse to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resetting the slot machine 1 based on this detection. . Note that the game control device 50 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset sensor 61, for example. The front frame opening sensor 62 is a sensor for detecting the open state of the front frame 2.

  In addition, the I / F 50d receives control signals input from the CPU 50a via an output port and a driver (not shown), an effect control device 70, a game state display 19, a bet number display 17, a credit number display 11, and a payout The number display 12, the acquired number display 13, the medal payout device 63, the first reel motor 64a, the second reel motor 64b, the third reel motor 64c, the external output terminal 65, the stop button LED 66, etc. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  Here, the medal payout device 63 is arranged in the lower part of the housing, and when a predetermined symbol combination form is formed on the active line and a winning is achieved, the number of medals corresponding to the winning (the payout medal) ), Or a medal that exceeds the upper limit of the credit by the payout medal is paid out to the tray 27. The external output terminal 65 is for connecting to a management device or the like provided separately from the slot machine 1.

  As described above, the game control device 50 is electrically connected to each component via the I / F 50d. In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50a updates a random number (for example, +1) every predetermined cycle time, performs a control to sample the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever sensor 52, and stores the sampled random number internally. Use the lottery as a random number for internal lottery.

  Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5.

  For example, when the symbol constituting the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning prize is stopped before reaching the active line, the timing of stopping the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed and the symbol is stopped. Is a so-called pull-in stop control so that is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Further, for example, when a stop operation is performed at a timing when a symbol combination mode corresponding to a winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing for stopping the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to be on the active line. The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line. In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the range in which the stop timing can be changed is within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, within 4 frames) from the position where the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display in the image display device 3, the operation of the effect device 72, and the effect by the light emitting device 71 and the speaker 4 based on the information about the game output from the game control device 50. Take control. Here, the information relating to the game is bet number information output when the game is started by operating the start lever 21 (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are transmitted). Information), internal winning information indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, and game state information indicating a current gaming state (normal state, B state, RB state, RT state, etc.).

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals output from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). The I / F 70d receives control signals input from the CPU 70a through an output port and a driver (not shown), the image display device 3, the speaker 4, the light emitting device (lamp, LED) 71, and the rendering device (motor, sensor). 72. As a result, various devices can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Specifically, the effect control device 70 causes the image display device 3 to display a small role winning notice display, a bonus winning notification display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over multiple games), and the like. (Display control means).

  Further, the effect control device 70 controls the effect device 72 to operate the effect member 72a. In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the light emitting device 71 and an effect by sound from the speaker 4.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 70 constitutes a determining unit that determines whether or not to notify assist information in an RT state as a specific gaming state to be described later. In addition, the image display device 3 constitutes a notification unit that notifies assist information based on a control signal from the effect control device 70 as a determination unit.

  The communication mode between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70, and the game control device 50 is illegal. This prevents the input of various signals.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, or the bet number is input from the credit by operating the max bet button 16 or the 1 bet button. When a bet operation is performed, an active line is set according to the number of bets, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50, and winning / non-winning of the winning is determined, and the reel 6 starts to change.

  After the predetermined time has elapsed, the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, whereby the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. Then, when a symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning is formed on the active line, a winning is established, and a game value corresponding to the winning is awarded (for example, a winning medal is paid out). The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

  FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 6 included in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, “red 7” (array number 2 of the first reel 6a, etc.), “white 7” (array number 9 of the first reel 6a, etc.) , “BAR”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Red Cherry”, “White Cherry”, “Black Cherry”, “Cherry”, “Replay”, each of which can be identified, and blank (no design) Are arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, symbols other than “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are displayed as characters, but in actuality, symbols having a predetermined external shape and color are displayed.

  In this embodiment, “bell” and “replay” are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, so that they are always displayed as stopped on the active line by pull-in stop control of 4 frames. Can be made. On the other hand, since symbols other than “Bell” and “Replay” are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, even if 4-frame pull-in stop control is performed, they may not be stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in order to stop and display these symbols on the effective line, it is necessary to stop the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c while aiming at a desired symbol (eye pressing operation).

  FIG. 4 is a correspondence diagram between winning types, symbol combination modes corresponding to each winning, and winning contents. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big bonus prize is awarded as a bonus prize for making a special prize for generating a special gaming state (big bonus state (BB state), regular bonus state (RB state)) advantageous to the player. (BB prize), regular bonus prize (RB prize), Bell prize, watermelon prize, cherry prize, and replay prize are defined as small part prizes. If any of the above winnings is won internally by an internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on the effective line, and no winning is made internally for any winnings. Is lost.

  If the bonus winning is won internally, the winning flag is carried over to the next game even if the bonus winning cannot be established in the internally won game, and the bonus winning can be established in subsequent games. On the other hand, when a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internal winning game. For example, when a small role winning (for example, watermelon winning) cannot be established due to the timing of the stop operation (so-called missing), the winning flag for this small role winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game.

  In the normal state and the replay time state (RT state) to be described later, all the above winnings including the BB winning and the RB winning are subject to internal lottery, and the big bonus state (BB state) generated by the establishment of the BB winning and In the regular bonus state (RB state) generated by the establishment of the RB winning, the BB winning and the small bonus winning excluding the RB winning are subject to the internal lottery.

  In this embodiment, BB1 winning and BB2 winning are provided as BB winning, and RB1 winning and RB2 winning are provided as RB winning. In other words, the winning flags for the BB1 winning and the BB2 winning are treated separately, and similarly, the winning flags for the RB1 winning and RB2 winning are treated separately. In the following description, when the BB1 winning and the BB2 winning are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the BB winning, and when the RB1 winning and the RB2 winning are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the RB winning. In addition, a red cherry prize, a white cherry prize, and a black cherry prize are provided as cherry prizes, and these winning flags are distinguished from each other. In the following description, when the three types of cherry prizes are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as cherry prizes.

  The BB1 prize is a prize that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode (special symbol combination mode) of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is formed on the active line, and the BB2 prize is “white 7-white 7-white”. 7 ”is a winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode (special symbol combination mode) is formed on the active line. Since the winning flags for the BB1 winning and the BB2 winning are treated separately, it is impossible to establish the BB2 winning when the BB1 winning is won internally, and it is not possible to establish the BB1 winning when the BB2 winning is won internally. It is possible. When the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts from the normal state or the RT state to the BB state. At this time, the number of medals paid out when the BB winning is established is zero. In the BB state, for example, when a game (so-called JAC game) in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal state is executed and the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB state reaches 250 To finish. When the BB state ends, the state shifts to the RT state (maximum 2000 games). That is, the end of the BB state is a condition for generating the RT state.

  The RB1 prize is a prize that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode (special symbol combination mode) of “BAR-red 7-red 7” is formed on the active line, and the RB2 prize is “BAR-white 7-white 7”. Is a winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode (special symbol combination mode) is formed on the active line. Since the RB1 winning flag and the RB2 winning flag are treated separately, it is impossible to establish an RB2 winning when the RB1 winning is internally won, and it is not possible to establish the RB1 winning when the RB2 winning is internally won. It is possible. When the RB winning is established, the gaming state shifts from the normal state or the RT state to the RB state. At this time, the number of medals paid out when the RB winning is established is zero. In the RB state, for example, a game (so-called JAC game) in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal state is executed, and the game ends when 12 games are consumed or the small role winning is achieved eight times. . When the RB state ends, the state shifts to the RT state (up to 2000 games). That is, the end of the RB state is a condition for generating the RT state.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is formed on the active line, and nine medals are paid out. According to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, a bell winning will always be established if a bell winning is won internally. The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the active line, and six medals are paid out. According to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, even if the watermelon prize is won internally, the watermelon prize may be missed if the pushing operation is not performed.

  The red cherry winning is a winning that is established when the pattern combination pattern of “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the active line. 4 medals will be paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used (the same applies hereinafter). The white cherry prize is a prize formed when the symbol combination mode of “white cherry-ANY-ANY” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and two medals are paid out for one active line. The black cherry winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “black cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the effective line, and two medals are paid out for one effective line.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the first reel 6a, six symbols other than cherry are arranged between “red cherry”, “white cherry”, and “black cherry”. That is, there is always only one type of cherry symbol in the effective line or the range that can be drawn on the effective line. As a result, two types of cherry symbols cannot be aimed at the same time on the first reel 6a.

  That is, when the first reel 6a is stopped, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when there is “white 7” of array number 9 from “bell” of array number 3 in the middle stage, “red cherry” is displayed in the symbol display window 5. Can be displayed in a stopped state, and when a stop operation is performed at a timing when “BAR” of SEQ ID NO: 10 to “BAR” of SEQ ID NO: 16 is displayed in the middle row, “White Cherry” can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed at a timing when there is “red 7” of sequence number 2 from “bell”, “black cherry” can be stopped and displayed. In other words, when the red cherry prize is won internally, if a stop operation is performed at the timing when there is a “bell” of SEQ ID NO: 3 to a “white 7” of SEQ ID NO: 9 in the middle stage, that is, a white cherry symbol or a black cherry symbol If you can push the button, you will not be able to win the red cherry prize. In this case, neither a white cherry prize nor a black cherry prize is established. The same applies to the white cherry prize and the black cherry prize.

  Therefore, if any of the cherry winnings is won internally, and the type of the cherry winning that is won internally is not notified, the probability that the player can win the cherry winning is 1 / regardless of the skill of the player. On the other hand, the probability of avoiding the winning of the internal winning cherry is 2/3.

  The replay winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “replay-replay-replay” is formed on the active line, and a replay game that can be executed without betting again is given. At this time, the number of medals paid out when the replay winning is established is zero. According to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the replay winning is internally won, the replay winning is always established.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the same game, a bonus prize and a specific small role winning (for example, a cherry winning) can be simultaneously won internally, such a specific small role becomes a duplicate small role, A small role usually becomes a small role. In this case, the priority ranking of the winnings derived on the active line is, for example, bonus winning> specific small bonus winning. The same applies to a case where a specific small role winning is won internally in a game after winning a bonus winning internally.

  In other words, when a bonus winning and a specific small role winning (for example, a cherry winning) are won internally, if the bonus symbol corresponding to the bonus winning can be stopped and displayed on the active line, the bonus symbol is on the active line. If the stop display is not possible and the stop display is impossible, the symbol corresponding to the small winning prize won in the inside is stopped and displayed on the active line. However, depending on the timing of the stop operation, if neither the bonus winning or the specific small bonus winning can be stopped and displayed on the active line, the bonus winning or the small bonus winning may not be established.

  FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram for explaining a gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the slot machine 1, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal state ST1 immediately after the power is turned on.

  In the normal state ST1, when the BB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the state shifts to the BB state ST2 as the special gaming state. When the RB winning is won internally and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the state shifts to the RB state ST3 as the special gaming state.

  In the BB state ST2, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal state. When the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches 250, the BB state ST2 ends and the state transitions to the RT state ST4. In the RB state ST3, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal state. When 12 games are consumed or a small winning combination is established 8 times, the RB state ST3 ends and the state shifts to the RT state ST4.

  In the RT state ST4 as the specific gaming state, a game (RT: replay time) is executed in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than in the normal state. Note that the internal winning probability of winnings (including bonus winnings) other than the replay winning is the same as in the normal state ST1. In the present embodiment, after the end of the BB state ST2 or the RB state ST3, 2000 games of RT are given as the prescribed number of games, that is, the RT state ST4 is continued for up to 2000 games.

  In the RT state ST4, the internal winning probability of the replay winning is increased, and the game can be repeated while reducing the consumption of medals. Can be expected. Therefore, the higher the number of continuous games in the RT state, the higher the game value is given to the player.

  This RT state ST4 ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and shifts to the normal state ST1. For example, in the RT state ST4, when the prescribed number of games of 2000 games is consumed, the RT state ST4 ends. In addition, when the BB winning or the RB winning is won internally, and the internally won game is finished, the RT state ST4 is finished and the state is shifted to the normal state ST1. However, in this case, since the BB winning or the RB winning is established in the RT state ST4 or the normal state ST1 after the transition, the RT state ST4 occurs again through the BB state ST2 or the RB state ST3.

  The RT state ST4 ends when a cherry winning as a specific winning is established. In the present embodiment, as described above, since three types of cherry prizes are set, even if one of the cherry prizes is won internally, the chance of winning this internally won cherry prize with a probability of 2/3. It can be avoided (it will be a missed winning of the winning cherry). When the establishment of the cherry prize is avoided, the RT state ST4 is continued as it is. In addition, the type of cherry winning that was won internally is notified under predetermined conditions, and if the predetermined stopping operation is performed, the establishment of the cherry winning is surely avoided, so that the RT state is continued. Yes (assist processing).

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment executes a game by variably displaying the plurality of reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c. Control means for performing stop control (retraction stop control) of a plurality of reels so that a symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay winning can be formed when the replay winning is internally won by an internal lottery performed every time the game is executed. The game control device 50 is provided. Further, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay winning is derived, the replay winning is established, and the game can be executed without inputting the bet amount (bet operation).

  In addition, the game control device 50 generates a specific game state (RT state) in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than the normal state when the BB state or the RB state is ended as the specific condition is satisfied. In addition to constituting the generating means, the specific gaming state ending means for ending the RT state based on the establishment of the cherry winning as the specific winning is constituted. In addition to the end of the BB state or the RB state, an occurrence trigger for the specific gaming state may be provided. For example, a lottery that generates a specific game state when a predetermined winning is won internally may be performed.

  Next, the delay of the standby time in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. This waiting time is the time from when the operation of the start lever 21 as a game start operation is performed until the operation of the reel stop button 24 as a stop operation is validated. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment sets the time from the start of rotation of the reel 6 to the time when the reel stop button 24 is enabled and the stop operation of the reel 6 is enabled, among the standby time. The standby time is delayed by extending the length of the effective standby time. Also, during the effective standby time, an effect relating to the game is executed.

  Here, if the start lever 21 is operated after the above-described wait time set when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, as shown in FIG. When the detection signal is input from the start lever sensor 52 based on the operation, the reel 6 starts to rotate at substantially the same timing (t1). Therefore, the effective standby time is substantially equal to the standby time. Further, when the start lever 21 is operated during the wait time, as shown in FIG. 7, even if there is a detection signal input (t3) from the start lever sensor 52 based on the operation of the start lever 21, the wait time is reached. Control is performed so as not to start the rotation of the reel 6 until the time is finished (t4). Therefore, in this case, a part of the standby time becomes the effective standby time.

  The rotation of the reel 6 may be started during the wait time. In this case, the effective standby time is from when the wait time ends to when the reel stop button 24 is enabled and the reel 6 can be stopped. It becomes.

  As a process for setting the effective standby time, the game control apparatus 50 performs an effective standby time setting process shown in FIG. In this effective standby time setting process, it is first determined whether or not the game has been started (step S1). In the determination of whether or not this game has been started (step S1), in the case shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the start lever sensor 52 based on the operation of the start lever 21 (t1). In the case of 7, it is determined whether or not it is time (t <b> 4) when the wait time ends and the reel 6 starts to rotate. In the determination of whether or not this game has been started (step S1), if the game has not been started (step S1; N), the valid standby time setting process ends. In the determination of whether or not the game has started (step S1), if the game has started (step S1; Y), a process for extracting the effective standby time determination random number (step S2) is performed, and the standby is performed. A time setting process (step S3) is performed, and the effective standby time setting process is terminated.

  In the process of setting the effective waiting time (step S3), the effective waiting time is determined by referring to the determination table described later with reference to the random number extracted in the process of extracting the effective waiting time determining random number (step S2). And the process which transmits the effective standby time information containing the information regarding the determined effective standby time to the production | presentation control apparatus 70 is performed. The decision table used at this time is selected based on the random number extraction result for internal lottery and the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the effective waiting time is 0.3 seconds which is a normal (no delay) effective waiting time, and the effective waiting time which is longer than normal is 1.0 seconds, 3.0 seconds, 5.0 seconds and 10.0 seconds are set, and one of these is selected. Note that the waiting time of 0.3 seconds is a predetermined time required at the minimum after the start operation is performed until the stop operation is validated. In other words, the game control device 50 serves as an effective standby time determining means for determining a standby time from when the start operation is performed until the stop operation is enabled to one of a plurality of times, and the start operation is performed. Effective standby time delay means is provided for delaying the standby time from when the operation is stopped until the stop operation is made effective from a predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 shows the contents of the determination table selected in the game in which the BB winning prize is won. Note that the BB winning game is not a duplicate winning with a specific small role winning in a BB winning but a single winning internal game and a game in which a BB winning is won (either a single winning or a double winning may be used) ) Is a game after that, and the BB prize winning flag until the game where the BB prize is established is carried over. In the decision table selected in the game in which the BB winning prize is selected, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 10%, and the selection rate at which 1.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. The selectivity for selecting 3.0 seconds as the effective standby time is 20% and 30%. Further, the selection rate at which 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 35%, and the selection rate at which 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 5%.

In the decision table during the BB winning prize, the selection ratio of the long effective waiting time among the effective waiting times that can be selected is higher than that other than during the BB winning prize, and the delay of the waiting time is increased. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the BB prize, which is a matter that the player is most interested in. The effective standby time of 10.0 seconds can be selected only during the BB prize winning. When the effective standby time of 10.0 seconds is selected and executed, the player enters the BB prize. It becomes possible to recognize that it has won.

  FIG. 10 shows the contents of the determination table selected in the game in which the RB winning prize is won. Note that the RB winning game means that the RB winning is not an overlapping winning combination with a specific small role winning, but a single winning internal game and an RB winning internal winning game (both independent winnings and overlapping winnings may be used) ) Is a game after the RB winning flag until the game in which the RB winning is established. In the decision table selected in this RB winning game, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 15%, and the selection rate at which 1.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. The selectivity for selecting 3.0 seconds as the effective waiting time is 25% and 30%. Further, the selection rate at which 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 30%, and the selection rate at which 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 0%.

  In the RB winning selection table, the selection rate of the long effective waiting time among the selectable effective waiting times is increased after the BB winning winning so that the delay of the waiting time is increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for winning the RB winning, which is a matter that the player is interested in similarly to the BB winning.

  In addition, in a game that is selected for the BB prize or a game that is selected for the RB prize, if 5.0 seconds or 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, the bonus prize that is won from that game is established. In the game up to the game to be executed (the game in which the winning flag of the winning bonus prize is carried over), only the shortest effective standby time of 0.3 seconds may be selected so that the standby time is not delayed. . In addition, in the game in which the BB prize is won or the game in which the RB prize is won, when 5.0 seconds or 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, the image display device 3 and the speaker are displayed after the effective standby time has elapsed. 4. You may make it alert | report (for example, display of a "bonus confirmation" or a winning winning symbol display) that the bonus winning is won by the light emitting device 71, the rendering device 72, or the like. In the game from the game that has made such notification to the game in which the winning bonus winning is established (the game in which the winning bonus winning flag is carried over), the shortest effective waiting time is 0. Only 3 seconds may be selected so that the waiting time is not delayed.

  FIG. 11 shows the contents of the decision table selected in the game won in the overlapping small role winning. The game won in the overlapping small winning combination is a game in which a specific small winning combination (for example, cherry winning) that may be won in duplicate with the bonus winning is won. Note that this determination table is selected for a game that has been won for a double small winning combination regardless of whether or not bonus winnings have been won in duplicate. In the decision table that is selected in the game that has won the duplicate small role winning, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 20%, and the selection that 1.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. The rate is 35%, and the selection rate at which 3.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 25%. Further, the selection rate at which 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 20%, and the selection rate at which 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 0%.

  In the decision table selected in the game won in the duplicate small winning combination, the decision table (shown in FIG. 12) selected in the game won in the normal small winning combination that has no possibility of winning in duplicate with the bonus winning; Compared to the decision table (shown in FIG. 13) selected in the off game, the selection ratio of the long effective standby time is made higher and the delay of the standby time is made larger. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for the possibility that the bonus winnings are won in duplicate.

  FIG. 12 shows the contents of the determination table selected in the game won in the normal small role winning. A game that is won in the regular small winnings is a game in which a small winning other than the overlapping small winnings (for example, Bell winning, watermelon winning, replay winning) is won. . In the decision table that is selected in the game that has won the normal small role winning, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 50%, and the selection that 1.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. The selectivity is 30%, and the selection rate at which 3.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 20%. Further, the selection rate at which 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 0%, and the selection rate at which 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 0%.

  In the decision table selected in the game won in the normal small part winning, the decision table (not shown in FIG. 13) is selected in the winning game that does not win any winning and the bonus winning winning flag is not carried over. The selection ratio of the effective standby time longer than (1) is increased, and the delay of the standby time is increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for winning some sort of prize.

  FIG. 13 shows the contents of the decision table selected in the off game. The missed game is a game in which no winning is won and the bonus winning winning flag is not carried over. In the determination table selected in this outlier game, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 60%, and the selection rate at which 1.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 40%. ing. Further, the selection rate at which 3.0 seconds, 5.0 seconds, and 10.0 seconds are selected as the effective standby time is 0%.

  In the decision table selected in this out game, in addition to the shortest effective standby time of 0.3 seconds, the next long effective standby time of 1.0 second can be selected. A delay in the waiting time is generated. As a result, even if it is an out-of-game, a sense of expectation for the possibility of winning some sort of prize is given, and the interest of the game is not lowered.

  FIG. 14 shows the contents of the decision table selected in the bonus game. This bonus is a state in which the gaming state is the BB state ST2 or the RB state ST3, and the bonus game is, for example, a game in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal state (so-called JAC game). In the decision table selected in this bonus game, the selection rate at which 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time is 100%, and 1.0 seconds, 3.0 seconds, 5.0 as the effective standby time. The selection rate for selecting seconds and 10.0 seconds is 0%.

  In the decision table selected in the game during the bonus, only the shortest effective waiting time of 0.3 seconds is selected, so that the delay of the waiting time does not occur, and the game can be played quickly. It can be digested. In the case of a bonus game where a winning combination with a low winning probability is won, the waiting time may be delayed so as to notify the winning by selecting a long effective waiting time. In this way, it is possible to prevent the winning of the winning small role winning from being missed.

  As described above, since one effective standby time can be selected from a plurality of effective standby times, the ratio of delay of the standby time including the effective standby time is changed to a plurality of values. It becomes a slot machine with high interest so that the player can predict the extraction results (whether or not the winning combination is won or the winning combination). In addition, since a plurality of times can be set, it is possible to solve a problem that a relatively short time can be set and the progress of the game is significantly delayed.

  In addition, the longest valid standby time of 10.0 seconds and the next long 5.0 seconds of the valid standby time that can be determined is only for games that are won for bonus prizes or games that may have been won for bonus prizes. Is set to. In addition, the expected value of each decision table is the same as the decision table selected in the game that is winning the bonus prize or the game that may have won the bonus prize than the decision table selected in other games. It is high (it has a long effective standby time). Therefore, there is a high possibility that the delay in the waiting time in the game winning the bonus winning will be larger than the delay in the waiting time in other games, and the player's expectation for winning the bonus winning will be increased. It becomes possible.

  From the above, when a start operation is performed by the player, a game with a variable display of the reels 6 is executed, and when a stop operation is performed by the player, an internal lottery extracted by executing the game In the slot machine 1 in which stop control of the plurality of reels 6 is performed based on the result of the random number for use, the waiting time from when the start operation is performed until the stop operation is validated is selected from the plurality of times. It is provided with an effective standby time determining means (game control device 50) for determining crab, and the effective standby time determining means determines the standby time based on the random number extraction result for internal lottery.

  The effective standby time determination means (game control device 50) includes a determination table for determining the standby time, and the determination table includes a special game state (BB state, RB) in which the random number extraction result is advantageous to the player. In the case of a special prize (BB prize, RB prize) for generating a (status), there is a higher possibility that a longer waiting time is determined (a delay in the waiting time becomes larger) than in the case where the prize is not a special prize. It will be set as follows.

  In addition, an effect based on the rotation mode (variation display mode) of the reel 6 is performed within the effective standby time. A plurality of modes of rotation are set for the reel 6, and here, the reel 6 is determined according to the length of the selected effective standby time. Note that the rotation mode of the reel 6 includes, for example, reel rotation start, rotation stop, re-rotation, reverse rotation, reel vibration, and rotation speed change, and these may be arbitrarily combined.

  In the game control device 50, a reel rotation start process for selecting the rotation mode of the reel 6 within the effective standby time is performed. As shown in FIG. 15, in this reel rotation start process, it is first determined whether or not a game start condition is satisfied (step S10).

  In the determination of whether or not the game start condition is satisfied (step S10), it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the rotation of the reel 6 is satisfied. In the case shown in FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether the detection signal from the start lever sensor 52 is input (t1) or, in the case shown in FIG. 7, whether the wait time is over (t4). In the determination of whether or not the game start condition is satisfied (step S10), if the game start condition is not satisfied (step S10; N), the reel rotation start process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the game start condition is satisfied (step S10), if the game start condition is satisfied (step S10; Y), the reel 6 rotation process according to the effective standby time (step S10; Y). Step S11) is performed, and the reel rotation start process is terminated.

  In the rotation process of the reel 6 according to the effective standby time (step S11), the rotation mode of the reel 6 is selected according to the effective standby time determined in the above-described effective standby time setting process, and the process of starting the rotation is performed. . The rotation mode of the reel 6 according to the effective standby time selected here is, for example, when 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, that is, in a normal case where the delay of the standby time is not performed. The reels 6 start to rotate at the same time, and gradually increase the rotation speed to a specified speed by the end of the effective standby time. Each reel 6 is rotated at the same rotational speed.

  When 1.0 second is selected as the effective standby time, each reel 6 starts to rotate at the same time and gradually increases the rotation speed in the same manner as when 0.3 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. Set to the specified speed before the end of the waiting time. Also, the rotational speed of each reel 6 is assumed to be the same. However, since the effective standby time is longer than when the effective standby time is 0.3 seconds, the increase in the rotation speed is moderated. Further, the player recognizes that the state is different from the normal state by making the effects by the image display device 3, the speaker 4, the light emitting device 71, and the effect device 72 different from the case where the effective standby time is 0.3 seconds. It can be so.

  When 3.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, the rotation start timing of each reel 6 is changed, and for example, rotation is started in the order of the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c. To do. In addition, after the start of rotation, the rotational speed is gradually increased to a specified speed. It should be noted that the order of rotation start of each reel 6 may be determined with a predetermined probability according to the type of winning winning. For example, when winning a bonus winning, The probability of starting rotation in the order of the reel 6c, the middle reel 6b, and the left reel 6a may be increased so that the player can recognize the winning.

  When 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, there are cases where a BB winning or RB winning bonus is won, or a cherry winning is won. In addition, there is a possibility that the cherry prize will be won in duplicate with the bonus prize. That is, there is a high possibility of winning a bonus prize.

  When 5.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, the reels 6 are started to rotate at the same time, and are arranged on the left reel 6a before the rotational speed is gradually increased and all the reels 6 are set to the specified speed. Among the cherries, when the predetermined cherry passes the portion of the symbol display window 5, the rotation speed of the left reel 6a is made slower than the rotation speed of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c, and the player To be able to recognize. The predetermined cherries that can be recognized by the player are the cherries that make up the cherries when the cherries are won in the game (regardless of whether or not bonus winnings are duplicated). To do. In addition, if a cherry prize is not won, that is, if a bonus prize is won alone, an arbitrary cherry is selected. Then, after the waiting time has elapsed, if the player does not win a prize aiming at a cherry that can be recognized by the player during the effective waiting time, it can be recognized that the player has won the bonus winning. In addition, even if a cherry win is established, there is a possibility that a bonus win is duplicated, so there is a sense of expectation for the next game.

  FIG. 16 shows a rotation mode when 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time. When 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective waiting time, it is a case where the player is notified that the BB winning is won. In this case, first, the reels 6 are rotated at such a speed that the player can visually recognize the symbols. At this time, as shown in FIG. 16A, the rotational speed of the middle reel 6b is made slightly faster than the rotational speed of the left reel 6a, and the rotational speed of the right reel 6c is made slightly faster than the rotational speed of the middle reel 6b. Make it fast. That is, the variation display speed (rotational speed) of the plurality of reels 6 is varied to display the variation of the reels 6.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), using the fact that the rotation speeds of the reels 6 are different, the winning BB winning symbols (here, red 7) are aligned while the reels 6 are rotated. To control. That is, control is performed so that the relative positions of the reels 6 form a special symbol combination form that can be stopped when a bonus winning is won. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), when the winning BB winning symbols are prepared, the reels 6 are maintained at the same BB winning winning symbols with the same rotational speed of the reels 6 and rotated in this state. Gradually increase the speed to the specified speed by the end of the effective standby time.

  Thereby, it is possible to notify that the bonus winning is won by the variable display mode of the reel 6, and it is possible to enhance the notification effect and enhance the interest. It should be noted that, in the effective waiting time, the rotation speed is slowed only when the winning BB winning symbol that has been aligned passes the portion of the symbol display window 5, and the winning BB winning symbol is aligned. The person may be able to recognize. That is, when the game control device 50 has won a bonus prize (special prize) as a result of extracting the random numbers for internal lottery, a plurality of reels are displayed in a specific variable display mode that can identify that the bonus prize has been won. 6 is a specific variation display control means for performing the variation display control.

  As mentioned above, the longest effective standby time of 10.0 seconds and the next longest 5.0 seconds of the effective standby time can be won in the bonus winning game or the bonus winning. It is set only for games that have sex. In addition, the expected value of each decision table is the same as the decision table selected in the game that is winning the bonus prize or the game that may have won the bonus prize than the decision table selected in other games. It is high (the effective waiting time is long, and the delay of the waiting time is increased). That is, there is a relationship between the random number extraction result and the length of the effective standby time determined, and there is also a relationship between the rotation mode of the reel 6 determined according to the effective standby time and the random number extraction result. Accordingly, the result of the internal lottery is produced depending on the length of the effective standby time and the rotation mode of the reel 6.

  Thus, the effective standby time (standby time) is determined based on the random number extraction result for internal lottery, and the variable display control of the plurality of reels 6 can be executed in a plurality of modes according to the effective standby time. Within the waiting time, the internal lottery result can be produced in a variable display manner of the plurality of reels 6, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Note that when 10.0 seconds is selected as the effective standby time, it is only when the BB winning is won, and therefore the rotation mode (variation mode) of the reel 6 is determined directly from the random number extraction result. . In other words, the game control device 50 serves as a variation display control means capable of controlling the variation display of the plurality of reels 6 by selecting one of a plurality of variation display modes based on the random number extraction result for internal lottery.

  Note that the rotation mode of the reel 6 in each effective standby time is not limited to the above-described rotation mode. Alternatively, a plurality of rotation modes with the same effective waiting time may be set, and one of them may be selected and executed.

  From the above, when a start operation is performed by a player, a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels 6 is executed, and when a stop operation is performed by a player, random numbers extracted by executing the game In the slot machine 1 configured to perform the stop control of the plurality of reels 6 based on the result, an effective standby time delay that delays a standby time from when the start operation is performed until the stop operation is made effective than a predetermined time. Based on the random number extraction result, it is possible to select one of a plurality of variable display modes and control one of a plurality of variable display modes in the standby time delayed by the means (game control device 50) and the effective standby time delay means. Variable display control means (game control device 50), and the variable display control means that if the random number extraction result is a special prize winning, the fact that the special prize has been won. And thus having the specific variable display control means for performing variable display control of a plurality of reels 6 in another possible specific variable display mode (game control unit 50).

  Further, the variable display control means (game control device 50) performs variable display of the reels 6 by varying the variable display speeds (rotational speeds) of the plurality of reels 6.

  Further, the specific variation display control means (game control device 50) has a relative position that forms a special symbol combination mode in which a plurality of reels 6 in the variation display form can be stopped when a special prize (bonus prize) is won. Thus, the variable display control of the plurality of reels 6 is performed.

  Further, in the effect control device 70, based on the effective standby time information transmitted from the game control device 50 in the above-described effective standby time setting process, the effect according to the rotation mode of the reel 6 (the effect according to the effective standby time) ) Is executed by the image display device 3, the speaker 4, the light emitting device 71, and the rendering device 72.

  Among these effects, for example, when the determined effective standby time is 5.0 seconds or 10.0 seconds, the variable display displayed on the image display device 3 based on the operation of the reel stop button 24 during the effective standby period. A display indicating the result of the game is made in the game.

  In order to enable such an effect display, the game control device 50 performs a stop signal transmission process for transmitting to the effect control device 70 that the reel stop button 24 has been operated, as shown in FIG. The stop operation can be reflected in the production. In this stop signal transmission process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop signal has been generated (step S30). In determining whether or not the stop signal has been generated (step S30), based on the operation of the reel stop button 24, any one of the first reel stop sensor 53a, the second reel stop sensor 53b, and the third reel stop sensor 53c is used. It is determined whether a detection signal is input. When it is determined whether or not the stop signal has been generated (step S30), if the stop signal has not been generated (step S30; N), the stop signal transmission process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop signal has been generated (step S30), if the stop signal has been generated (step S30; Y), it is determined whether or not it is an effective standby time (step S31). .

  In the determination of whether or not it is the effective standby time (step S31), if it is the effective standby time (step S31; Y), a process of transmitting data to the effect control device 70 as a stop signal within the effective standby time (step S31). Step S32) is performed, and the stop signal transmission process is terminated. In addition, in the determination of whether or not it is the effective standby time (step S31), if it is not the effective standby time (step S31; N), a process of transmitting data to the effect control device 70 as a stop signal outside the effective standby time. (Step S33) is performed, and the stop signal transmission process is terminated.

  Through such processing, the production control device 70 can recognize that the reel stop button 24 has been operated, and whether the operation of the reel stop button 24 has been performed within the effective standby time or is outside the effective standby time. It is possible to identify whether it was done in Note that the data transmitted to the effect control device 70 includes information for identifying which of the first reel stop button 24a, the second reel stop button 24b, and the third reel stop button 24c has been operated.

  In the production control device 70, the image display device 3 performs production display based on the data received from the game control device 50. The variable display game displayed on the image display device 3 as an effect display includes a first display area 3a and a second display that are respectively associated one-to-one with the first reel 6a, the second reel 6b, and the third reel 6c. In the area 3b and the third display area 3c, a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in the same order as the symbol arrangement of each reel 6, and then a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, the result mode of the variable display game is determined in advance by internal winning information that is information relating to the result of the internal lottery transmitted from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. In addition, sound is output in accordance with the effect display. For example, a sound effect is output in accordance with the stop of the variable display. In addition to this, an effect by the operation of the effect device 72 or an effect by the light emitting device 71 may be performed in accordance with the effect display.

  This variable display game as an effect display is started based on the operation of the start lever 21 within the effective standby time, and by operating the start lever 21, as shown in FIG. In the three regions 3a, 3b, 3c arranged in a row, the variable display of the symbols is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the first reel stop button 24a is operated within the effective standby time, this stop operation is reflected in the effect display and the variable display in the first display area 3a is stopped. To do. Similarly, when the second reel stop button 24b is operated, the variable display in the second display area 3b is stopped. Further, when the third reel stop button 24c is operated, the variable display in the third display area 3c is stopped.

  As a result, the result mode is displayed on the image display device 3. As a result mode, for example, when a BB winning is won, as a result mode suggesting this, as shown in FIG. 18C, the winning BB winning symbol is displayed. In addition, when the BB winning is not won, as a result mode suggesting this, for example, in the two display areas stopped earlier, the BB winning symbols are stopped so as to reach a so-called reach state, and the display stopped last. BB winning symbols are not stopped in the area so that BB winning symbols are not aligned. When a part or all of the reel stop button 24 is not operated, the change display of the display area that has changed due to the end of the standby time is automatically stopped. Therefore, the effect display changes according to the length of the standby time. In other words, the effect control device 70 serves as effect control means for performing an effect according to the standby time determined by the effective standby time determining means (game control device 50). Further, the game control device 50 serves as stop signal control means for reflecting the stop signal generated by the stop operation during the standby time in the effect.

  By performing such a production, it is possible to enhance the expectation regarding the internal winning and the interest of the game. Further, since the stop signal generated by the stop operation during the standby time is reflected in the effect, an interesting effect can be performed within the standby time, and the impression that the game is interrupted can be prevented. Further, the stop operation that is invalid with respect to the stop of the reel 6 can be used effectively, and the production can be operated without providing a dedicated operation unit.

  From the above, it is provided with the production control means (production control device 70) for performing the production according to the standby time delayed by the effective standby time delay means (game control device 50).

  In addition, stop signal control means (game control device 50) for reflecting the stop signal generated by the stop operation during the standby time in the effect is provided.

  The contents of the variable display game are not limited to those described above. Further, although the above-described variable display game is performed when the determined effective standby time is 5.0 seconds or 10.0 seconds, it may be performed also in the case of other effective standby times. However, in the case of the variable display game as described above, it is desirable to perform it only when the effective standby time is long. In addition, even in a game in which a normal small role winning is won or a game out of play, 10.0 seconds can be selected as an effective standby time, and a variable display game may be performed only when the effective standby time is 10.0 seconds. . Further, the above-described effect based on the rotation mode of the reel 6 and the variable display game as an effect display may be performed simultaneously, or only one of them may be selected and executed. Further, a game other than the variable display game or a display other than the game may be displayed as the effect display, as long as a predetermined operation in the effect can be performed by the stop operation.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can set a game standby time from the end of the game until the operation related to the start of the next game is validated, and can change the length of the game standby time. . As shown in FIG. 19, the game standby time is a predetermined time (until t9) from the end of the game (t6). During this game standby time, the betting operation, the operation of the start lever 21, etc. The operation related to the start of the game is not accepted. Therefore, the next game is started when a detection signal is input (t10) from the start lever sensor 52 based on the operation of the start lever 21 after the game standby time has elapsed. Note that the game standby time is set to end after the wait time.

  As a process for setting the game standby time, the game control apparatus 50 performs a game standby time setting process shown in FIG. In this game standby time setting process, it is first determined whether or not the game is over (step S20). In the determination of whether or not the game is over (step S20), if the game is not over (step S20; N), the game standby time setting process is finished. In the determination of whether or not the game is over (step S20), if the game is over (step S20; Y), a process for extracting a random number for game standby time (step S21) is performed, and the game is on standby. A time setting process (step S22) is performed, and the game standby time setting process is terminated.

  In the process of setting the game waiting time (step S22), a decision table to be described later is selected based on the random number extracted in the process of extracting the game waiting time random number (step S21), and a random number extraction result for internal lottery is selected. A process for determining the game waiting time is performed with reference to the determined table. And the process which transmits the game waiting time information containing the information regarding the determined game waiting time to the production | presentation control apparatus 70 is performed. That is, the game control device 50 constitutes a game standby time determining means for determining any one of a plurality of times as the game standby time from the end of the game until the operation related to the start of the next game is validated.

  Three tables 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 are set as the determination tables used for selecting the game standby time. The selection rates selected by the game standby time random numbers in these decision tables are 10% for Table 1 and Table 2, and 80% for Table 3.

  When Table 1 shown in FIG. 21 is selected, 20 seconds is selected as the game standby time for a game won in the BB prize, and 10 seconds is selected as the game standby time for a game won in the RB prize. Is done. Further, in the case of a game that has not won any BB winning or RB winning, 0 seconds is selected as the game standby time.

  Further, when the table 2 shown in FIG. 22 is selected, 10 seconds is selected as the game standby time in the case of a game won in the BB winning, and 10 seconds is set as the game waiting time in the case of a game won in the RB winning. Is selected. Further, in the case of a game that has not won any BB winning or RB winning, 0 seconds is selected as the game standby time.

  When the table 3 shown in FIG. 22 is selected, the game standby time is 0 for all of the games won for the BB prize, the games won for the RB prize, and the games not won for the BB prize or the RB prize. Seconds are selected. That is, the game standby time is 0 seconds regardless of the game result.

  With such a setting, it becomes possible to notify or produce the result of extraction of random numbers for internal lottery at game intervals, and it is possible to greatly enhance interest. In other words, if the setting is as described above, the player can recognize that he / she has won a bonus prize in the game when there is a game waiting time of 10 seconds or 20 seconds after the game ends. . If the game standby time is 20 seconds, the player can recognize that the game has won the BB prize. However, the selection rate for selecting a determination table that can set a 10-second or 20-second game waiting time when the bonus winning is won as described above is low, and even if the bonus winning is won. In many cases, the game waiting time is 0 seconds. Therefore, even if the game standby time is 0 second, the player does not lose his expectation. Further, by making it possible to set the game standby time, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation even after the game is over, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The game waiting time can be set in the game won for the bonus prize, but the bonus prize winning flag is carried over to the game after the internal winning game for the bonus prize until the game where the bonus prize is established. The game standby time may be set even in the game that becomes. In this case, once 10 seconds or 20 seconds is selected as the game standby time, the game from the game to the game where the winning bonus winning is established (the winning bonus winning flag is carried over). In the (game), the game standby time may not be set (0 seconds is selected as the game standby time).

  As described above, the game standby time determining means (game control device 50) is provided for determining any one of a plurality of times as the game standby time from the end of the game until the operation related to the start of the next game is validated. The game standby time determination means determines the game standby time based on the random number extraction result.

  In addition, in the game control device 50 that determines the effective standby time and the game standby time, for a game in which the standby time is delayed at the start of the game, that is, a game for which an effective standby time other than 0.3 seconds is selected, The game standby time is not set after the game ends (0 seconds is selected as the game standby time). Note that the game standby time may not be set for all the games for which the standby time is delayed, or the game standby time may not be set when the delay of the standby time is equal to or longer than a certain time. For example, in the above-described example, the game standby time is set only when there is a bonus winning, so that it is set only for a game that may have won a bonus winning 5.0 seconds or 10.0. A valid standby time of seconds may be set. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being significantly hindered. That is, the game control device 50 serves as setting prohibition means for prohibiting setting of both the delay of the standby time and the game standby time for one game.

  From the above, it is provided with setting prohibition means (game control device 50) for prohibiting setting of both the delay of the standby time and the game standby time for one game.

  In addition, the process of setting the delay of the waiting time is performed at the start of the game, and the process of setting the game waiting time is performed at the end of the game. However, the process of setting the game waiting time is set to the delay of the waiting time. Alternatively, the waiting time may be delayed in accordance with the selection result of the game waiting time. In particular, in the determination based on the above-described determination table, the game for which the game standby time is set is a part of the games won in the bonus winning, so the number of times is very small. On the other hand, the number of games in which the waiting time is delayed is much larger. Therefore, when the game standby time is set (when the game standby time other than 0 seconds is set), priority may be given to the setting of the game standby time without delaying the standby time.

  By the way, conventionally, by delaying the time from when the game start operation is performed until the reel stop operation is made effective from the normal time, it is possible to notify the winning of a bonus or prevent erroneous operation of the game. There is a known slot machine (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-144618).

However, in the conventional slot machine, the variation display mode of the reel remains normal within the delay time, which is insufficient for enhancing the notification effect and the interest.
For this reason, when a start operation is performed by the player, a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels is executed, and when a stop operation is performed by the player, based on the result of random numbers extracted by executing the game In the slot machine configured to perform stop control of the plurality of reels, it has been required to enhance the notification effect and enhance the interest.

  Therefore, the slot machine 1 executes a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels 6 when a start operation is performed by the player, and is extracted by executing the game when a stop operation is performed by the player. The slot machine 1 is configured to perform stop control of the plurality of reels 6 based on the result of the random number, and delays a waiting time from when the start operation is performed until the stop operation is made effective than a predetermined time. In the standby time delayed by the effective standby time delay means (game control device 50) and the effective standby time delay means, one of the variable display modes of the plurality of reels 6 is selected based on the random number extraction result. And a variable display control means (game control device 50) that can be controlled in such a way that the variable display control means wins the special prize when the random number extraction result is a special prize winning. And a certain variable display control means for performing variable display control of a plurality of reels 6 identifiable specific variable display mode (game control unit 50) that it has.

  Therefore, in the standby time delayed by the effective standby time delay means and the effective standby time delay means for delaying the standby time from when the start operation is performed until the stop operation is enabled, to a predetermined time, random numbers are extracted. And a variable display control means capable of selecting and controlling one of a plurality of variable display modes based on the result, so that the variable display mode of the plurality of reels 6 can be displayed within the waiting time. It is possible to produce an internal lottery result and to enhance the interest. Further, the variable display control means performs the variable display control of the plurality of reels 6 in a specific variable display mode capable of identifying that the special winning is won when the random number extraction result is the winning of the special winning. Since the variable display control means is provided, it is possible to notify that the special winning a prize has been won by the variable display mode of the reel 6, and it is possible to enhance the notification effect and enhance the interest.

  In addition, the variable display control means (game control device 50) performs variable display of the reels 6 by varying the variable display speeds of the plurality of reels 6.

  Therefore, since the variable display control means performs variable display of the reels 6 by varying the variable display speeds of the plurality of reels 6, the variable display modes of the reels 6 can be varied, and the interest is further enhanced. be able to.

  Further, the specific variation display control means (game control device 50) has a plurality of reels 6 in a variable display so that they are in relative positions that form a special symbol combination form that can be stopped when a special prize is won. In this way, the variable display control of the reel 6 is performed.

  Therefore, the specific variation display control means displays the variation of the plurality of reels 6 so that the plurality of reels 6 in the variation display are in relative positions that form a special symbol combination form that can be stopped when a special prize is won. Since the control is performed, the winning of the special prize can be notified in a reliable and highly interesting manner.

  In addition, there is provided an effect control means (effect control device 70) that performs an effect during the standby time delayed by the effective standby time delay means (game control device 50).

  Therefore, since the production control means for producing an effect during the standby time delayed by the effective standby time delay means is provided, it is possible to enhance the expectation regarding the internal winning and the interest of the game.

  In addition, stop signal control means (game control device 50) is provided that reflects the stop signal generated by the stop operation during the standby time in the effect.

  Therefore, since the stop signal control means for reflecting the stop signal generated by the stop operation during the standby time to the effect is provided, an interesting effect can be performed within the stop invalid period, and the game is interrupted because the stop operation cannot be performed. Such an impression can be prevented. Further, the stop operation that is invalid with respect to the stop of the reel 6 can be used effectively, and the production can be operated without providing a dedicated operation unit.

  In addition, a game standby time determining means (game control device 50) for determining a game standby time from the end of the game until the operation relating to the start of the next game is validated is selected from a plurality of times, and the game standby The time determination means determines the game standby time based on the random number extraction result.

  Therefore, the game standby time determining means for determining the game standby time from the end of the game until the operation related to the start of the next game is validated to any one of a plurality of times is provided. Since the game standby time is determined based on the extraction result, it is possible to notify or produce the random number extraction result at the game interval, and it is possible to greatly enhance the interest.

  Further, there is provided setting prohibition means (game control device 50) for prohibiting setting of both the delay of the standby time and the game standby time for one game.

  Therefore, since the setting prohibiting means for prohibiting both the delay of the waiting time and the game waiting time from being set for one game is provided, the progress of the game can be prevented from being significantly hindered.

  The slot machine according to the present invention has been specifically described above based on the embodiments. However, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. is there. That is, the technical scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

  For example, when one special prize is won, the total time limit means for delaying the standby time over a plurality of games and limiting the added value (total time) of the standby times of the plurality of games May be provided. In this way, it is possible to produce and inform in a plurality of games, and since the time is limited, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being remarkably slowed.

  Further, the effective standby time determination table may be changed according to the probability setting value of the setting device 60. For example, a plurality of types of determination tables for winning a BB prize shown in FIG. 9 are provided, and the higher the setting (the higher the probability of winning a BB prize), the longer the effective standby time is determined and the longer the delay is. Select a table. In this way, it becomes possible for the player to predict the probability setting value to some extent by the occurrence frequency of the long standby time, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. In addition, by setting the selection rate such that the probability setting value cannot be predicted unless the game is played for a long period of time, it is possible to increase the operation rate by executing the game for predicting the probability setting value.

  Further, during the standby period from the end of the game to the start of the next game (for example, in FIG. 19, the period from t6 to t10 includes the game standby time), the image display device 3 has a long game standby time. The effect control means may perform control for effect display according to the situation. Then, for example, a bet operation (input signal from the max bet sensor 57 based on the operation of the max bet button 16) during the game standby period may be reflected in the effect. In this case, for example, the effect control device 70 performs display control based on data transmitted from the game control device 50 in the same manner as the effect in the effective standby period described above. Further, the game control device 50 transmits data including information related to the operation of the max bet button 16 to the effect control device 70.

  As this effect, for example, when a game waiting period is reached, a display game (for example, a battle game) is displayed on the image display device 3, and an effect display is performed such that the player's own character attacks in response to a bet operation. Like that. In this case, as a result of the display game, a specific result (for example, a result of winning the opponent in the battle) is displayed when the result of the random number for internal lottery wins the bonus winning. Further, when a display game is displayed but no betting operation is performed, a specific result may not be displayed in the game, and a display of the specific result may be carried over to the subsequent games. It should be noted that other start operations, stop operations, etc. (operation of the start lever 21, operation of the reel stop button 24, etc.) that are invalid during the relevant period other than the bet operation may be reflected in the display game.

  Further, there may be provided remaining time notifying means for displaying the remaining time of the standby time, the effective standby time and the game standby time or outputting the sound.

  Further, a control for operating a movable effect device 72 (movable effect member 72a or the like) that is operated and controlled by the effect control device 70 in accordance with an effect display that is displayed according to the effective standby time (or game standby time). The production control means may perform the above. For example, the rendering device 72 is operated at the start or stop of the variable display game. Thereby, a production effect can be improved more and the interest of a game can be improved. The effect member 72a is not limited to the above-described one, and may be any shutter device that appears to hide the image display device 3, for example.

  Further, a movable effect device 72 (movable effect member 72a or the like) that is controlled by the effect control device 70 may be operated in accordance with the reel 6 that is rotated in a predetermined rotation mode during the effective standby time. . For example, the effect device 72 is operated when the reel 6 starts to rotate. Further, as a rotation mode of the reel 6 in the effective standby time, when the rotation mode is such that the rotating reel 6 is temporarily stopped and then rotated again, the temporarily stopped reel 6 is displayed again by the operation of the effect device 72. You may make it perform such an effect. In this way, it is possible to produce the variation display mode (rotation and stop) of the reel 6 more effectively, and the expectation can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  From the above, the effect control means (effect control device 70) can control the operation of the movable effect member 72a, and corresponds to the change display mode of the plurality of reels 6 by the change display control means (game control device 50). Thus, the production operation of the production member 72a is performed.

  In addition, any effect may be provided by the variable display mode (rotation mode) of the reel 6, for example, a part (one or two) of the plurality of reels may be variablely displayed (rotated). Further, in the effect based on the rotation mode of the reel 6 performed within the effective waiting time by the variation display control means, when the predetermined reel 6 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped when it is re-varied), the symbols and images that are stopped and displayed are displayed. The image display in the apparatus 3 may be associated. For example, after a predetermined reel 6 is variably displayed by the variability display control means, an image display (such as “Bell out”) indicating a specific symbol is displayed on the image display device 3, and then a bonus winning is won. In the case where the bonus symbol is not won, the other symbols are temporarily stopped. In this case, the number of times of temporary stop may be one time or a plurality of times. In addition, when the bonus winning is won, the number of stops may be temporarily controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, such as probability control so that the number of times to stop is larger than in other cases. In this way, an unprecedented effect can be achieved by the variable display mode of the reel 6 and the image display within the standby time, and the expectation can be enhanced.

  Further, the effective standby time delay means may delay the standby time according to the stop display mode of the plurality of reels 6 that are currently stopped (stop display mode stopped in the previous game). For example, when a predetermined symbol combination mode (for example, a combination mode when a cherry prize is missed, a reach symbol combination mode (7, 7, etc.)) is formed in the previous game, a predetermined effective waiting time is set. At this time, the variable display control means executes an effect based on the variable display mode of the plurality of reels 6. In this way, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation by using the previous stop mode, and to wait for the next game after the game in which the symbol combination mode at the time of missing a specific duplicate prize is formed If an effect based on the variable display mode of the reel 6 is performed, the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, when the stop operation (operation of the reel stop button 24) is reflected in the effect while the effect display according to the effective standby time is being performed by the effect control means, the effect is displayed until the end of the standby time. If it is performed, there is a possibility that the stop operation is mistakenly performed after the standby time has elapsed. In such a case, if the player intends to stop the production, the reel 6 for which the stop of the rotation is effective is stopped by the end of the waiting period, and the player who is about to perform the pushing operation It becomes dissatisfied. In order to prevent such a situation, the production control means includes pre-end means for ending the production before the end of the standby time, and the stop signal control means stops the production for the predetermined time before the end of the standby time. The operation may be invalidated. If it does in this way, it will become possible to solve the above-mentioned subject. In this case, it is desirable to provide a notifying means for notifying whether the stop operation for the effect display is valid or invalid.

  In addition, there is a monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence state of the wait time in the game, and when the total time of the wait time executed within the predetermined number of games exceeds the predetermined time (that is, when the game is advanced rapidly) In addition, the determination table switching control may be performed so that the standby time determination means determines a relatively long standby time. If it does in this way, it can prevent that an operation rate falls remarkably by insertion of waiting time.

1 slot machine 6 reel 50 game control device (standby state generating means)
70 Production control device (production operation control means)
72 Production device (movable production device)
72a Production member

Claims (1)

While performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not to win the role based on the operation of the start operation unit by the player, to execute the variable display of the plurality of reels, based on the stop operation by the player for each of the plurality of reels, In the slot machine capable of performing stop control of the plurality of reels,
A movable effect device capable of performing an effect operation by a movable effect member;
Production operation control means capable of performing operation control of the movable production device;
Based on the operation of the start operation unit by the player, and a wait state generator capable of generating a wait state for presentation for disabling a predetermined period a predetermined operation by the player,
The variation display mode of the plurality of reels includes a mode in which at least one of the plurality of reels is temporarily stopped and then re-variable display is performed in the standby state.
The standby state generating means can select and generate one of a plurality of types of standby states having different lengths of periods during which a predetermined operation by the player is invalid based on an operation of the start operation unit. And
The production operation control means includes:
Actuating the movable effect device during the standby state to cause the effect member to perform an effect operation,
Depending on the type of standby state generated by the standby state generating means, the direction of the effect operation of the effect member is changed,
It ’s configured to run suggested suggestions that suggest the outcome of the game,
The suggested presentation starts on the basis of the start operation of the operation in the standby state,
When at least one of the plurality of reels temporarily stops in the standby state, the re-variable display of the reel is started based on the effect operation of the effect member,
A slot machine, wherein a result of the suggestion effect is derived based on a stop operation in the standby state.

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